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December 21, 2012

Traxxas Robby Gordon edition Dakar Slash

Robby Gordon is well known for versatile driving skills that have earned him success in everything from NASCAR to short-course off-road racing. Robby got his start as a desert racer in 1986, and he remains a force in this unique brand of high-speed, high-endurance competition. Unmistakable in his tough black and vivid orange race trucks, Robby is a fan favorite and a top contender when the green flag drops on the famous Dakar Rally. And now you can drive Robby’s ride yourself with the Traxxas Robby Gordon Edition Dakar Slash. The award-winning Traxxas Slash puts you in the driver’s seat for intense, high-flying off-road action. Robby’s full-size Dakar truck embodies the spirit of Traxxas R/C with its 6.0 liter LS2 V8 racing engine, sand-shredding horsepower, 20-inch suspension travel, and desert-conquering durability.

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December 21, 2012

HB TCXX optional chassis & top deck

HB HPI Racing have released a new optional chassis and top deck for the TCXX touring car. The optional main chassis is slightly thinner than standard, while the optional 2.0mm upper deck is 0.5mm thinner than standard. The new parts give you the option to fine tune the car’s flex to suit your driving style.

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December 21, 2012

CEFX Merger with Viper R/C Solutions

Viper R/C Solutions and Multi-time National Champion Josh Cyrul are proud to announce that CEFX is merging with Viper R/C Solutions, Inc. After a successful working relationship starting at the 2012 IIC, CEFX and Viper R/C Solutions started working on plans to build something special together. With the deal inked back in November, the logistics and planning have been in the works to bring CEFX to an entirely new level of product development, production, marketing, sales and customer support. CEFX will be moving to its new home of operations in Seattle, Washington in the coming months. Expect to see new CEFX products in development and available in 2013. Josh Cyrul had this to say:

This is an incredibly exciting time for CEFX. It’s a bit like watching your child grow and head off to school. For 7 years, my limitations have held a lot of CEFX’s potential back from being what I believe it can and should be. With the new ownership, management and resources it really has the chance to grow in true Viper style – Without Boundaries. I will still remain with the company for years to come as an engineer, designer and development driver and will continue to do so from my Michigan location.

Source: Viper RC [viper-rc.com]

December 20, 2012

Titan Blitz TSX & Mini Jazz bodies

Titan Blitz TSX & Mini Jazz

After a lot of testing and development, Team Titan have released their new Blitz TSX 1/10 190mm Sedan bod. When traction builds up in a race, drivers need a body that can give more steering without sacrificing the stability so the new TSX body provides quicker response into the corner and increased steering while still maintaining a solid overall balance for improved drivability. The TSX body meets the current GBS rules and has been sent to EFRA for their approval for the 2013 race season. Available in standard 0.8mm, and light 0.7mm versions. Also new is the high roof Mini-Jazz 1/10 body. Made for the 1/10 Mini Class M03, M05…etc. with a 225mm wheelbase, it includes the rear wing and not only has great looking style but also gives the car great handing at speed that drivers need to race and have fun. Available in standard 1.0mm and light 0.8mm version.

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December 20, 2012

KM H-K1 body mount height adjusters

From KM Racing for their WC winning H-K1 Evo2 are these rear body mount height adjusters. Mounted to the rear carbon shock tower they help further support the rear body mount positions and also partly help the body from tucking in a rear impact.

Source: KM [km-rc.com]

December 20, 2012

SpeedMerchant OR-18 1/18th scale body

SpeedMerchant have released their new 1/18th scale pan car racing body, the OR-18. This is the same body that SpeedMerchant drivers used to sweep the 2011 & 2012 Mini Carpet On-Road Nationals held at R/C Madness in Enfield, CT. This project was designed from the beginning to bring all of their winning 12th scale racing knowledge to the 18th scale pan car class. The body features everything that is at the cutting edge of 12th scale body design, just slightly shrunk down, to take your 18th scale to the podium. The Aero characteristics include a dorsal fin for better straight line tracking, more rear down force to help calm down the insanely overpowered 18th scale brushless cars, as well as more side force and side bite to help produce much higher corner speeds.

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December 20, 2012

VBC WildFire suspension mounts & belts

VBC Racing have released new suspension arm mounts for the VBC WildFire. There is an optional front, rear and split type suspension mount which provide a large range of adjustment for the toe-angle and track width. Made from 7075-T6 aluminium. They have also introduced new reinforced type F rear belt for both the WildFire as well as one for the Tamiya, Xray & Yokomo. This is made from reinforced materials able to support high power from today’s modified motors.

View the other new parts here

December 20, 2012

KO Propo Off Road Champs – Announcement

KO Propo Off Road Champs - Announcement

The 3rd Annual KO Propo Off Road Championship is back at West Coast Raceway from the 5th to the 6th of January. With over 200+ entries last year and names like Cavalieri, Tebo, Kinwald, Hartson, Numedahl, and many international racers in attendance it’s going to be another amazing event hosted by KO Propo and West Coast Raceway. Since the first year of existence, The KO Propo off Road Championships has had a very similar format to qualifying but when it comes to Main day they’ve incorporated a Bump Up Triple A format where you’re never, ever out of it. More information can be found here.