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September 19, 2012

Pro-Line Ion SC tire

The Pro-Line Ion SC indoor clay tire was designed from the ground-up and requires zero break-in tine. The unique molecular structure tread design provides forward and side traction and with the super-low tread height, maximum wear is reached by the alternating dual center lugs. The ION is also extremely easy to drive due to the super-smooth side tread that flows organically out of the tire sidewall. The new tire already proved its performance by taking the ROAR National Championship in Pro-2 SC in the hands of Ryan Cavalieri.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

September 19, 2012

Pro-Line Pro-2 LCG Slash chassis kit

Pro-Line introduce the Pro-2 LCG chassis kit for the Slash 2WD truck. The kit contains a tough, hard anodised 7075 aluminium chassis plate that allows for adjustable weight bias, durable servo mounts and steering posts as well as jet fighter inspired side pods and bumpers for that overall racy look. The chassis design does away with the stock ‘channel’ and significantly lowers the centre of gravity for improved on track performance.

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September 18, 2012

Marsh wins East Coast Race against Cancer

Mccullough’s Offroad in Sarver, PA hosted the 11th annual East Coast Race Against Cancer. This year’s event had just over 200 entries, which provided some great racing in all classes. Team Associated driver Brandon Marsh competed in the 2WD Buggy and 1:8 eBuggy classes. In 2WD Buggy, Brandon was able to secure the overall TQ after TQ’ing three of four rounds of qualifying. He then went on to win the single 10-minute A Main with his Team Associated RC10B4.1. In 1/8th eBuggy, he TQ’d two of the four rounds of qualifying, but lost the tie-breaker for overall TQ. However, in the single 10-minute Main he was able to get out front early on and never looked back to take his second win of the weekend with his Team Associated RC8.2e. After all was said and done, this year’s event raised $15,000 for the American Cancer Society.

Source: Associated [teamassociated.com]

September 18, 2012

Wayne Joelson takes SA title with Rd4 win

This past weekend Round 4 of the South African Gas On Road Nationals too place at the TRAP facility near Pretoria and it attracted over 70 entries for both Nitro Touring & 1/8th categories. Heavy rainfall on Saturday night would make the Sunday finals tricky with tyre strategy & setup. In the 1/8th category, Wayne Joelson, back from the recent Novarossi Cup event held at Fiorano in Italy, was Top Qualifier and would go on to win the 45 minute final, securing another South African Championship. He was closely followed by Willie Noordman also driving the Mugen Seiki MRX5, with Faizel Salie in 3rd.

Source: PTA [pt-a.co.za]

September 18, 2012

Wilck Racing Products strong racing glue

Wilck Racing Products have introduced this specifically developed ’strong racing glue’. It features a thin viscosity, staying liquid for about 5-7 seconds before drying, when it will permanently bond your tires and wheels with little or no clean up needed after.

Source: Wilck&Andersson [tlr.nu]

September 18, 2012

Lamberto Collari wins 3rd & final round in Italy

Last weekend saw the third and final round of the Italian 1/8th on road Championships held in Cassino and still in with a shot of the title was Lamberto Collari, Alessio Mazzeo and Andrea Pirani. Already from Thursday things were going well for the multiple World champion, Collari very very fast with his Novarossi powered Capricorn, going on to take the TQ spot ahead of Alessio Mazzeo with his Max powered Serpent in 2nd with Dario Balestri (Motonica/Novarossi) 3rd and Nicola Marrone (Sepent/Max) in 4th. The final was hard fought but Collari would lead away followed by Balestri, Carmine Raiola and Francesco Tironi. Balestri would have to retire with steering problems and Raiola too had mechanical problems. Collari would win just ahead of his Capricorn team mate Tironi in 2nd with Alberto Picco (Mugen/Picco) 2 laps further back in 3rd.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com] / Image: Gabriele Nepitella

September 18, 2012

Xceed offroad set-up tools

Xceed have released these set-up tools for offroad cars, buggy and truggy. Made from strong and durable aluminium, the set-up blocks will keep your buggy or truggy well placed while doing set-up work on your car. They are 40mm high and 80mm long and green anodized with Xceed engraved logo’s. To accompany the blocks, there is also a lightweight aluminium ride height tool with measurable height from 0mm to -20mm in 1mm increments. The set-up blocks (2) and ride-height gauge are available separate or as a set.

Source: Xceed [xceedrc.com]

September 18, 2012

Team Orion Vortex R10 & R8 waterproof ESCs

Team Orion have released waterproof versions of their popular Vortex R10 & R8 speed controllers. The Vortex R10 WP comes in a 45A, 60A & 100A, and is a high-performance sensorless electronic speed controller for multiple disciplines. The Vortex R10 WP ESCs can be used with LiPo batteries with 2 and 3 cells and motors up to 6000KV. The Vortex R8 WP is a high-performance sensorless electronic speed controller designed for 1/8 scale cars and can be used with LiPo batteries with 2 to 4 cells and motors up to 6000KV. All the WP ESC’s electronics are coated in a special resin and the carbon look hardcase and power switch are sealed using rubber seals. This means that the ESC is totally waterproof and can safely be submerged in the water.

View the R8 WP speedo here