From VP-Pro is this new aluminium camber gauge for 1/8th offroad. Manufactured from billet aluminium material and machined to a high specification, it has been black anodised and finished with machined chamfers. The gauge can measure from -5 to +12 degrees for a complete range of camber adjustments with the arm of the gauge 120mm in height.
Source: VP-Pro [vp-racing.com]
From WRC for their SBX.1 and SBXE.1 buggy, is this aluminium front chassis brace. Machined from 7075 T6 aluminium in Italy, the brace gives the car better steering response, more cornering speed and a better feeling on the bumps.
Source: WRC Racing [wrc-racing.com]
Want to upgrade all the outer suspension components and steering rack to aluminium on your Traxxas Maxx, Xtra Speed have got you covered. Releasing their new all aluminium bellcrank steering set, steering knuckles as well as front and rear c-hubs, they are available in anodised blue or red aluminium and come with all the hardware required to mount them onto your rig.
Team Associated is entering the street stock dirt oval racing class with its SR10 Dirt Oval RTR. Often overlooked in the mainstream, dirt track racing is one of the most exciting forms of tire-scorching car racing action. Competitions are held on oval tracks with a surface of dirt or clay and with hundreds of locations available throughout the United States, it’s easy to see why everyone enjoys gathering to these year-round weekly experiences. The SR10 Dirt Oval Race Car is based on the 9-time ROAR Short Course National Championship winning trucks and features a water-resistant high-power Reedy brushless speed control and 3300kV brushless motor, a 2.4GHz 2-channel radio system as well as their all new DVC (Dynamic Vehicle Control) receiver unit with built-in adjustable digital gyro. Add to that a Reedy metal-gear digital high-torque servo and a water-resistant enclosed receiver box. All of this packaged together in a factory-finished body with integrated rear spoiler. And to keep you sticking to the terrain, this SR10 beast will keep you cornering with the included high-grip street stock-inspired treaded tires and lightweight wheels.
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JConcepts have announced the complete schedule for the INS11 and NCTS3 events. For the first time, the INS will start in the centre of the United States at the Hobby Plex in Omaha, Nebraska while the NCTS will kick-off once again at 702 Raceway in Las Vegas, Nevada. 4 events scheduled on each series provides the opportunity for racers to score their best finishes in 3 of 4 events to chase the championship in each series. The JConcepts events provides drivers with an array of classes to choose from to compete nationally or on a race by race basis. However the racer choses to participate, rest assured knowing, locations, dates and facilities have been carefully selected for the ultimate 1/10th off-road experience.
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VP-Pro has introduced their new ‘Tawny’ finish wing for 1/8th scale offroad buggy. Made from high quality polycarbonate, the wing is pre smoked and comes complete with moulded plastic trim strip for strength and additional downforce and centrally mounted fins for improved stability.
Source: VP-Pro [vp-racing.com]
The second round of the Tekno RC 1:8 Winter Series at the Plex at the Hobbyplex did not disappoint. Mason Fuller (TLR) and Jared Tebo (Tekno) would be going at it again, just as they had in the opening round, fighting super close in qualifying. Jared would take the TQ in Pro Nitro Buggy, Mason in Pro Electric Buggy. The Tekno driver would try a new setup and go long on his stops, and while the pole man could battle closely with Mason, following the first pit stop Jared just couldn’t hang on anymore and lost touch. He would then battle with Tom Rinderknecht (TLR) who also got passed and in the end had to settle for 3rd, behind winner Fuller and runner up Rinderknecht. In the 10 minute Pro Electric Main, Jared would challenge Mason early and they would pass each other a few different times. The race was shaping up to be an awesome battle but with Tebo leading, Mason had a problem and dropped out of the race giving the Tekno driver an easy win. The Xray pairing of Zac Gastelum and Ashton Abdul completed the podium.
Two new items from JConcepts, the Twin Pins 2wd rear pre-mounted tire and the Swagger pre-mounted 2wd front tire, both in pink compound. The Twin Pins feature a dual spike which is connected together to form a mini-mountain like silhouette. The Twins are rotated throughout the design to form a solid, pin rich environment so surface area is maximised. The tire carcass itself has been refined, slammed to low-profile, pre-mounted on #3348W or #3348Y wheels refined for high-speed standards and slimmed out to reduce weight in all possible areas. The centre section of the tire is connected at the base by an ultra-low, winding ‘river walk’ which strengthens pins near the base. The ‘river walk’ can also extend the longevity of the tire once the pins are gone, the ‘walk’ retains some height for emergency long distance main events. The outside of a tire can make or break side-bite, too much pin and the tire can be somewhat tippy, while not enough yields a squirrely vehicle. The very outside of the Twin Pins have legs which extend out to micro pins giving the racer all-important support turning high-speed corners.
