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July 26, 2013

Maifield wins big at Summer Indoor Nationals

For the 4th consecutive year, the summer racing scene turns to Chico, California, for one of the largest indoor races in California. The JConcepts Indoor National Series arrived for its 3rd stop on the one of a kind U.S. based National Series. Defending INS champion Steven Hartson was in attendance along with 2013 National points leader Ryan Maifield. The Team Associated duo was set to do battle against the likes of Kyosho’s Cody Turner and TLR’s Phillip Atondo. As a twist, Maifield entered an additional class bringing 4 vehicles to the event to shake things down for an upcoming busy summer schedule.

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July 26, 2013

VBC Wildfire D06 touring car kit

Not long ago VBC Racing released teaser shots of the Wildfire D06 touring car prototype and now the company officially introduce the new kit. The car is based on the current Wildfire chassis that received a huge overhaul and comes with an all-new motor mount design moving the motor to the centre line and in a more forward position for increased corner speed and agility. Also new is the chassis assembly that allows for a more linear flex characteristic with improved weight balance. And not only the chassis and drivetrain received a make-over, the wishbones are of a new stronger design and the kit comes with low-profile shock towers and “true big bore” shock absorbers that are shorter but larger in diameter retaining the large volume of the original shocks with the benefits of a lower centre of gravity. Included in the kit that is meant to hit stores at the end of August are also a new design “floating” servo mount and a genuine Panaracer spur gear.

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July 26, 2013

Team Associated RC10 classic kit

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the original RC10 Team Associated soon release the RC10 Classic Kit, a faithful reproduction of Roger Curtis’ world championship-winning design. The kit comes with the iconic gold colour aluminium tub, short arm front suspension, gold colour aluminium shocks, VariLok ball differential and 3-piece clamping wheels. Just like the original the Classic Kit comes with adjustable camber and steering rods, the original design Protech body shell and rear wing as well as front rib and rear knobby tyres. To make sure the RC10 is 2013-ready it features an updated battery mount to take not only NiMH but also LiPo battery packs.

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July 26, 2013

Hara, Kanai & Vejrak confirmed for FEMCA Champs

2013 FEMCA Championships - Announcement

The organisers of this year’s FEMCA Championships for 1/8th buggy and 1/10th ISTC in Beijing, China, which take place from the to the 18th to the 28th of August, have been in contact to tell us that they have confirmed entries from 3 World Champions. Firstly former World 1/8th Offroad World Champions Atsushi Hara along with Yuichi Kanai will be in attendance, while current 1/10th scale World Champion Meen Vejrak will also attend. The offroad event will be held on a new permanent facility and Red RC will be attending the offroad portion of the event to cover it live. Entries are still open and you can find out more information here.

July 26, 2013

Yokomo B-Max2 optional parts

YokomoBMAX-AlloyChassis

Some weeks ago Yokomo announced new option parts for the B-Max2 line of 2WD buggies and now the parts are available for pre-order. Starting with the aluminium main chassis kit for the B-Max2WR and RS, the set is designed to improve both chassis stiffness and handling performance over the stock composite chassis. Featuring a hybrid construction and moulded plastic side pieces that are used to provide space for the electronics. Next up are two graphite battery holders that provide weight savings as well as improved pitch stiffness. Available for mid and rear motor cars the part also includes all needed mounting hardware and aluminium thumb screws. Designed to improve the rigidity of the front end are the narrow front upper arm mount and the front lower suspension mount. Both parts are available separately, CNC-machined from aluminium and they improve the feeling of the front end by adding weight. Those who want to improve the steering feeling of the buggy may like the aluminium steering bellcrank set. Included with the CNC-machined and blue anodised parts are four ball bearings to make for virtually frictionless steering action. The parts are more rigid than the stock moulded composite levers and offer rock solid cornering performance.

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July 26, 2013

On the Grapevine – Trencin

I have had the opportunity to visit many great, and many more not so great, r/c venues around the world and have vivid memories of my ‘wow’ reaction on entering the world famous Yatabe Arena in Japan and the mammoth Mike’s Hobby Shop in Texas. Last week however arriving at the season finale of the Yokomo Euro Touring Series in Slovakia, the Hudy Racing Arena evoked a reaction that is best not put in print. From the time we pulled up in our rental car at the main entrance barrier this place was making a lasting impression. We were greeted by the first of two car-park attendants the second of whom directed us into our parking spot. On entering the building itself the usual handshake and ‘hello’ greeting from drivers and their entourage had been replaced with ‘this place is amazing’, ‘unbelievable’ and ‘mind-blowing’ and that is exactly what the Hudy Racing Arena is.

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July 26, 2013

JConcepts lightweight Hi-Flow SCT body

JConcepts announce the lightweight version of their successful Hi-Flow SCT body shell. Making use of the original design and sporting a large air escape package to adjust the jump handling to your liking the body is made from thinner polycarbonate to shave around 20 percent of weight compared to the regular weight version. This results in a lower centre of gravity and a more nimble reaction of the truck. The body is a direct fit on a wide range of chassis and comes clear, including window masks and a large decal sheet.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

July 26, 2013

Intech ER-12 2WD buggy kit

Following a couple of teaser shots Intech Racing now released more photos of their upcoming ER-12 2WD 1/10th buggy kit. Making use of some well-known European design ideas the buggy is based on an aluminium main chassis with composite side pods, it features a reversible gear box for mid and rear motor configuration and sportts highly adjustable suspension components. Included with the kit come also carbon fibre parts such as the front and rear shock tower, steering link and battery brace as well as a cab forward body, aluminium shock absorbers and a gear differential.

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