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September 12, 2012

Hobby Haven Off-road Shootout report

JConcepts Team Driver Dave Duncan made the trip from Florida to Urbandale, Iowa for the 2012 Hobby Haven Off-road Shootout annual race. The track, a black dirt surface, is built next to the Hobby Shop building with a nice large concrete parking lot to pit on right next to the track. The track crew was awesome with the keep up, track watering, blowing the track off and/or just using a push broom in the corners to remove the fluff off the driving surface.

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September 12, 2012

Roche Silverback Power Neutron series motors

Roche have released their new Silverback Power “Neutron Series” Competition brushless motors. Available in 4.0T, 4.5T, 10.5T, 13.5T, 17.5T this new generation brushless motor offer more torque, more power and more speed. Featuring high power, bullet style, high current plug in connector system and a new adjustable high motor timing, from 11 to 20 degrees as standard. The new motor timing system allows you to have smooth low, mid power and punch, or an overall linear power band. The hard coated aluminium motor can and multi vent design offers increased motor cooling and maximum performance.

Source: Roche [roche.hk]

September 12, 2012

CRC Xti 1/12th scale chassis

Seen at this Summer’s World Championships and building on the winning heritage from the multi-Champion Gen-XL and Xi, the new Xti (Transverse or Inline) from CRC elevates 1:12th scale racing to the next level offering new and exciting features. The Xti features true inline battery configuration with a full size 1s IFMAR/ROAR battery pack. Unlike the some of the off-center ‘longitudinal battery pack designs’ that have popped up, CRC’s true inline configuration yields total balance and symmetry. Also new on the Xti, CRC’s infinitely adjustable Slider Rear Pod. The Slider Pod is a full aluminum motor pod with infinitely adjustable rear ride height. The Xti continues with their dual damper tube design and leads the way with the best-in-class rear damper, the CRC Encore shock.

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September 12, 2012

Zeppin Racing digital tweaker scale

Zeppin Racing have released this professional digital tweaker scale comprised of 1 LCD main unit and 4 separate scales. The main unit has 4 backlit LCD screens to show the measurements and settings while each scale is equipped with a high precision sensor to greatly enhance the accuracy, in 0.01oz (0.1g) increments. Measurements can be displayed in gram, oz, ozt and dwt. This scale system is designed for serious racers to measure their cars’ weight distribution easily and make necessary weight adjustment to balance their cars for the best performance. Available in black or blue.

Source: Zeppin Racing [zeppinracing.com]

September 11, 2012

Orlowski & Okonski take Polish offroad titles

Last weekend saw the Polish 1:10 Electric Buggy championship organized by Polish Model Car Federation take place in Warsaw. The biggest off-road event in the season in Poland attracted more than 40 drivers in both 2WD and 4WD classes. The 2 days event was organized in a comfortable format for the drivers and mechanics with half a day 2WD and half a day 4WD which allowed many drivers to race in both classes.

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September 11, 2012

Schumacher Ackerman mod bodyshell & pit mat

Some new items from Schumacher with the release of this new Ackerman mod for the Cat SX3 that allows more outer wheel lock compared to a standard set up. Consequently it gives a more positive feel to the steering input allowing faster potential lap times. For the Cougar SV2 there is the new cab forward body, giving a more aggressive steering feel to the mid motored buggy. Supplied pre-cut with window masks and Schumacher decals. Finally there is this excellent rubber pit mat with Schumacher Logo. Measuring 750mm x 500mm this extremely flexible pit mat is a must for your pit tables featuring indented compartments to keep your tools and parts from rolling away.

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September 11, 2012

Hudy Racing Arena joins as host of ETS finale

The schedule for the sixth season of the Euro Touring Series has been finalised with the exciting news that the Hudy Racing Arena in Slovakia will open its doors to its first international race meeting by hosting the season finale of the world famous electric touring car championship next Summer. The official test track of reigning ETS Pro-Stock Champions Xray, Round 6 of the upcoming season is scheduled as an outdoor event but should the local weather give rain for the July 19-21st date the state of the art facility can quickly switch to an indoor event ensuring racers who make the trip to the historical city of Trenčín will still get to race no matter what the weather. The other big announcement for the new season is that Modified champions Yokomo will continue as title sponsor for a third consecutive season with the series to continue to be officially known as the Yokomo Euro Touring Series.

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September 11, 2012

Xray XB9 pre-assembled brake pad set

Xray release this XB9 factory pre-assembled brake pad set for consistent and precise braking. High-precision, ultra-efficient steel brake pads are CNC-machined and precision ground on both sides for an ultra-smooth surface finish to guarantee maximum braking efficiency. Brake pad backing plates are heat-treated for maximum lifespan. Special high-grip brake pad material is specially bonded to backing plates for high resistance to generated heat build-up. Sold in a set of 4.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]