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March 31, 2013

Bowie Ginting wins Rd1 of Indonesian Nationals

The first round of 2013 Indonesian 1/10 GP National Championship was held at the JITC Race Track in Jakarta, Indonesia. The weather was perfectly clear all day but the grip level was a bit low due to rain on Saturday. Heri Susanto took his Xray into the TQ Spot with 17 laps @ 5.01 followed by Dimas Ardian placing his Serpent in 2nd, 4 seconds behind Heri. Last year’s Futaba OS Jakarta Open finalist, Aswin Narwandi would start in 3rd while Toni Kundjung took 4th. Defending National champion Bowie Ginting had a bad qualifying, having failed to finish all qualifying rounds due to engine-flame outs, he started from 6th behind Kenji Taira.

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March 31, 2013

Bittydesign Custom Casual 2.0

Bittydesign have announced their completely new line of custom wear called ‘Custom Casual 2.0’. Utilizing a new digital printing method for more durability and a better finish, you can now customize your clothing with your sponsors logos over a number of cool background designs on various colour t-shirts and hoodies. Bitty have logos on file for all offroad and onraod brands and the design can be finished off with your name on the rear of the garment.

Source: Bittydesign [bittydesign.net]

March 31, 2013

Tourex RC8 lower suspension blocks

Tourex have released these new lower suspension blocks C & D for the Associated RC8 buggy. Made from 7075 aluminium they are strong precise and allow you to reach 3 degrees of toe in. They are designed to be used with the original RC8 plastic inserts.

Source: Tourex [tourex-shop.com]

March 30, 2013

Hobbywing Xerun V3.1 1S speed controller

Hobbywing have introduced their new Xerun V3.1 1S speed controller. The dedicated 1/12th scale offering is based around the conventional V3.1 but features a BEC system with voltage booster that creates a regulated 6V/3A BEC output for the steering servo from the 1S 3.7V drive battery. This feature does away with the need to use a separate receiver battery pack. Coming in a full CNC-machined aluminium case with built-in on/off switch the controller not only does away with the need for an external receiver battery pack but also sports build-in capacitors for a tidy wiring. The 120A rated speedo is useable with motors down to 3.0T, measures 37.5x31x21.8mm, weights 37.8g and is as highly adjustable as all Xerun V3 controllers.

Source: Area52 [area52.cc]

March 29, 2013

JConcepts Escape body for SC10B

Introducing the Escape body by JConcepts, specifically designed for the newly released Team Associated SC10B vehicle. Breaking into the world of Short Course buggy racing, JConcepts has stepped up with the first aftermarket body designed around the new high-energy vehicle. The first thing noticed on the Escape is its narrowed front-end which tucks nicely against the chassis geometry. The increased front tuck tightens up the large gap in-between the chassis and stock SC10B body making the Escape a superior jumping body with its first heavy detail. Just above the tucked portion, in front of the cock-pit area, rests a reverse scoop giving an area to trim for more air-relief. A small ledge entering the cab guides the air slightly further than the original body while the main side-pods have chiseled ducts which wrap around the bolt-on plastic caging. Just behind the roll-cage area, number plates are built into the body giving the body a slightly raked look and appropriate place for small racing numbers.

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March 29, 2013

Szymon Niebora wins Polish TC Championships

Last weekend the Polish Touring Car Championships was hosted by the Polish Model Car Federation and the local club RC Wroclaw. It was big international event which attract around 100 drivers from Poland, Germany, Czech Republic and Lithuania. In the modified class we saw the domination of Yokomo cars and drivers. After qualification the TQ went to Szymon Niebora (Yokomo) and the second spot went to Mateusz Ogonowski (Yokomo) while the third spot went to Michal Orlowski (Tamiya). Defending champion from the summer Michal Orlowski (Tamiya) did his best, but could only defend his position without a chance to catch the leader. The title went to Yokomo driver Szymon Niebora, second place to Michal Orlowski (Tamiya), with Kuba Rozycki (Kyosho) third.

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March 29, 2013

SDRC Off-Road Challenge – Announcement

Silver Dollar Off-Road Challenge - Announcement

A Main Hobbies’ Silver Dollar RC Raceway will launch it’s outdoor, nitro off-road racing season with the inaugural Off-Road Challenge. The track’s massive straightaway, insane traction, covered pits and in-town location are just a few of the reasons why the Off-Road Challenge will become a staple for premiere West Coast races. Classes will be offered for both Pro and Open racers, 40+ racers, electric buggy/truggy and there will also be an Open 4WD SCT class. The Off-Road Challenge will host several local food vendors to give traveling racers an opportunity to try the best fare in Chico. Racers who compete will receive a free race t-shirt with their first entry. The affordable entry fees are set at $40 for each racer’s first class, $30 for a second class and just $20 for any additional classes. Racers will receive a $10 discount per class for registering online. All racers are encouraged to sign-up for the SDRC Off-Road Challenge here.

March 29, 2013

Capricorn Lab C02 big bore shocks

Capricorn have introduced an upgrade for its nitro touring Lab C02 chassis. The Italian firm have released new big bore, short shocks and new lowered shock towers for both the front and rear of the car. The overall set help reduce the overall centre of gravity of the car for increased performance. Available in the second have of April.

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