VP Pro SC wheels adopt the same nylon blend as the 1:8 VP wheels, maintaining lightness and strength. The wheels are designed to fit all standard 2.2”/3” SC tires and is a complete copy of full-size truck wheels. It stands out with the 12 elliptic outer hollows which give it a classic look while the 12 inner ribs help to support the whole wheel.
Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]
VBC Racing have introduced their first 1/10 4wd touring car designed for competition called the Wildfire. The car has been developed from the ground up and all parts are designed with only one thing in mind, ‘Fast’. VBC put in months of intensive testing with drivers all around the globe on carpet and asphalt surfaces, even testing the car in highly competitive national and international races around the world to gather valuable data to help fine tune the car.
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Team Durango have released these new HD suspension mounts from Team Durango, which come as standard on the new DNX408T truggy. They are also available as a super-tough option for the DNX408 & DNX408v2 nitro buggy as well as the DEX408 electric buggy.
Source: Durango [team-durango.com]
RB have developed this very smart tool for .12, .21 and .28 engine main bearings. It fits engines with a diameter of 11.5, 11.9, 12, 13, 14, 14.2 & 14.5mm and makes removing the rear bearing very easy whatever the size and the brand. It comes in a plastic box with an instruction manual. There is also a version of the tool available separately for 14 & 14.2mm bearings, which are the most used engines on the market.
Source: RB [rbproducts.com]
This year’s Singapore Open had great attendance with 120 racers equally divided among the 1/10th and 1/8th GP categories. This is the first time in several years that registration was full weeks in advance and a waiting list was needed. The big news this year was the level of competition, with top drivers attending the race from Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and Australia. Even bigger news, was the very fast lap times set consistently by Meen Vejrak of Thailand and Nicholas ‘IceMan’ Lee of Singapore. Nicholas Lee, a Singaporean, crossed over from EP to GP this year after a World Championship title in EP last year. Nicholas Lee TQ’d and won the 1/8 class with a RB powered Serpent 966TE. He got 2nd place and set the second fastest lap time in the 1/10 class with his RB powered KM-HK1.
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After 8 years of not having an r/c track in the area, the radio control racers went back to their roots with the reopening of the r/c track at Toa Baja, Puerto Rico under the administration of Pit Lane Hobby and their staff. With all the drivers registered in the different classes, they were able to race for the first time in years, Electric and Nitro sedan classes in the same event. With two qualifiers of 7 minutes each and Mains up to 30 minutes they started the event under a clear sky and full of enthusiastic racers.
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The 1st Annual Cow Patty Classic took place this weekend at Nugget’s Raceway Ranch in Arcadia, Florida USA. Racers from as far as California and New York made the trip and were rewarded with excellent track conditions and great competition. It was a very hot weekend with ambient temperatures of 95+ degrees and track temps as high as 140. Despite the heat, the track was in great shape with very good traction and tire wear with near record breaking lap times. Running 5 minute qualifiers was welcomed by most as they prepared for the ROAR Nationals later in the year at this track. Some chose to pit during their runs but most of the fast runs were done without a stop with all the TQ runs happening without a stop. The mains were intense with tight competition and different fuel and tire strategies taking place and it was Joaquin DeSoto Jr and DJ Apolaro taking the wins in 1/8th scale and sedan respectively.
T.O.P. Racing have shown off photos of the production Rebel R-F01 Formula One chassis which is due for release early next month. It features full adjustable front suspension geometry, link type rear suspension, super lightweight chassis and is 7.4V 2S LiPo and shorty LiPo compatible. Compatible with Tamiya F1 front suspension and the kit will require a Tamiya compatible F1 front spoiler and rear wing.
