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October 17, 2012

Drew Moller wins @ Reedy Truck Race

The 2012 Reedy Truck Race of Champions was held at Hot Rod Hobbies in Saugus, California and the event brought in over 140 entries from SoCal’s best truck drivers. In the Modified Truck class, it was Team Orion/Kyosho’s Drew Moller who would TQ rounds 1 and 3 to take the overall TQ for the class. Come the finals he was in a close battle with TLR’s Mike Truhe who both scored a first and second place in the finals. Therefore A main number three would decide the 2012 title win and it was Drew Moller who lead from the first lap taking the win in the important final race and also the 2012 Reedy Truck Race of Champions title. Mike Truhe came in second with Kody Numedahl completing the podium.

Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]

October 17, 2012

Mario Rigert wins 2012 Swiss TC championship

The fifth and final round of the Swiss national touring car championship was held at the track of Lostallo. After an all wet Saturday and Sunday morning the weather got better for the finals on Sunday afternoon. Markus Streuli started from pole position with Mario Rigert in second spot and Daniel Ghirlanda in third position. As the finals were the only rounds of the whole weekend with dry conditions, it was difficult for everyone to find a good pace from the start. Mario managed to win two out of the three A finals. The win of the final round secured Mario the race victory and his fifth modified touring car title as well. Xray team mate Steven Deyhle took the runner-up spot and Antonino Mangiaracina came in third.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

October 17, 2012

VP Pro VP404 Turbo Evo tire

VP have released another 1/10 electric off road buggy rear tire, called the VP404 Turbo Evo. It has inherited all the advantages of Turbo family and is made from top quality in super soft and soft compounds. Available in early November.

Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]

October 16, 2012

Reds Racing off road clutch system

Reds Racing has developed a new off road clutch system, specifically designed to optimize engine power output and to guarantee better traction. The clutch is an integral part of the engine and allows increased performance, improved tuning and increased engine reliability. Its main feature is making the engine power output, at low RPM, very smooth and linear, ensuring better traction. This helps reduce fuel consumption and to improve driveability, thanks to lower wheel spin. The clutch is 100% made in Italy and has been designed to be easily assembled, thanks to their effortless ‘One Touch’ system that requires no tools. The clutch kit comes pre assembled and tested to ensure best performance and reliability.

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October 16, 2012

JConcepts Choppers 1/10th SCT tires

Inspired from some of the most successful JConcepts Racing Tires, these new Choppers have the look, fit and finish of a hard-core racing tire on steroids. Whether you are an experienced racer or beginning driver, the Choppers in blue compound are designed to tear up surfaces ranging from grass and gravel to dirt and asphalt. The tall and burly square lug design of the Choppers provides a deep tread depth for heavy footing even in the toughest conditions. The recessed lugs give a multitude of fresh edges to maintain consistent traction during the initial phase of tread life. The tread alignment and spacing provides massive forward bite acting as a paddle in loose dirt or sandy bashing environments. The outer sidewalls include heavy JConcepts X-Tread support ribs to aid traction in tight conditions or while against sharp or angled objects. The inner side-walls have built-in ribbing for added tire to insert support increasing cornering consistency.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

October 16, 2012

JConcepts Ford F-250 Super Duty body

Finally, the most recognizable truck on the road is Short Course ready. JConcepts introduces the first Ford F-250 Super Duty body developed specifically for Short Course Racing. Officially licensed by Ford to JConcepts, the F-250 is blended technology, combining powerful elements from the popular JConcepts assortment of SCT bodies, the Super Duty unveils like a winner. The front grill and headlight treatment have the feel of an interstate ‘big rig’ while remaining low-profile to slip under the breezy radar. The front hood scoop with cut-lines for 5 individual air-outlets make a functional yet visual impression. Low-profile cab height gives this body a distinct advantage on high speed circuits while the F-250 drop-down windows and black-out decals sharpen up the side window detail.

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October 16, 2012

PSM Racing RC8.2 turnbuckle set

PSM Racing have released this complete set of lightweight aluminium turnbuckles for the Associated RC8.2. Machined from race proven ultra strong 7075 aluminium the set includes front and rear upper links as well as steering track rods as well as the steering servo link.

Source: PSM [psm-shop.com]

October 16, 2012

Speedpassion 3X Dot Matrix 1/8 buggy tire

Speedpassion have introduced their new 3X Dot Matrix 1/8 offroad buggy tire. The unique mini pin shape and tread design is designed to provide superior traction and side bite on all types of track surfaces in any condition. The specially formulated tire compound provides excellent endurance to ensure racers have plenty of grip throughout long mains. The 3X Dot Matrix tire is available pre-mounted with inserts on a variety of different wheel styles and wheel offsets to suit any 1/8 buggy.

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