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September 16, 2011

Losi 1/14th scale Mini 8ight buggy

Based upon the ROAR-Championship-winning 8ight buggy, this brushless-powered prodigy is the ultimate mini buggy. Its 1/14-scale size allows it to handle tougher terrain while mastering the outrageous power and speed from the brushless system. Better still, the Mini 8ight comes with everything you need to get started, including transmitter, rechargeable NiMH battery pack and charger. The Mini 8ight comes ready to run with a Losi radio system that has Spektrum 2.4GHz technology. You won’t ever need to worry about frequency conflicts or interference. Plus, it features a shorter antenna, requires fewer batteries and allows you to run more than six vehicles at a time.

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September 15, 2011

A Main Hobbies partners with BMiller Racing

A Main Hobbies announced today that it will partner with BMiller Racing, the team of radio controlled car racers founded in June by 13-year veteran professional basketball star Brad Miller. Miller (middle), along with team members Todd Pearson (left) and TJ Wickum (right) will be representing A Main Hobbies at all RC events, as well as using ProTek RC products exclusively. Miller said this about his team’s new sponsorship:

We are very appreciative of the support A Main Hobbies is providing BMiller Racing. A Main Hobbies has an exciting vision for RC racing and the hobby as a whole, and we are thrilled to be part of that excitement. I am a newcomer to the world of RC but have really enjoyed the experience, and look forward to doing even more with BMiller Racing and A Main Hobbies in the future.

Source: A Main Hobbies [amainhobbies.com]

September 15, 2011

Pro-Line Badlands SC & Blockade SC tires

Following the sneak peek some weeks ago, Pro-Line have confirmed the release of their new Badlands SC 2.2”/3.0” Tires for Short Course Trucks. It tire offers motocross style tread with huge, long-lasting lugs giving it the looks and performance that have won over bashers all across the globe. The Badlands tread design is made for the die-hard motocrosser in you. Its oversized grass and dirt shredding lugs offer you the ultimate in performance under all-terrain type conditions. The lugs are designed to ensure longevity while spitting up the surface below. Made from soft yet durable M2 compound, the tire is poised for battle and ready to take your Short Course Truck to the next level of bashing heaven. Also new for your SC truck is the Blockade SC, the revolutionary tread design features large lugs for class leading tread life, perfectly balanced tread spacing for maximum forward bite and unique side tread that keeps you planted around the corners. The Blockade excels in a wide variety of conditions, from hard packed to blue-groove and loose to loamy, the Blockade SC tires will outpace and outlast the competition.

View the Blockade SC tire here

September 15, 2011

Glyn Beal defends BRCA Sports GT title

Glyn Beal has successfully defended his BRCA Sports GT title after victory at the Colchester circuit last weekend. Round 7 of the British Nationals were at the Colchester circuit with the weather for the weekend mainly dry and sunny. In qualifying Glyn took a comfortable FTD with his 220mm Serpent 733 and in the final Glyn got an excellent start off the line and soon opened up a decent lead. At the end of the 30 minute race Glyn took the win several laps ahead of second place. With this result Glyn has now retained the title for the seventh year in a row.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

September 14, 2011

HB TCX solid axle long cup

Hot Bodies have released this set of longer durable steel outdrive cups to fit the front diff or spool on the HB TCX. These new parts allow racers to use the 44mm driveshaft instead of the 46mm driveshaft.

Source: Hot Bodies [hbeurope.com]

September 14, 2011

JConcepts Hazard 12mm hex wheel

JConcepts have announced the Hazard 12mm hex wheel for the SC10 4×4 and SC10. A powerful new look that combines the winning combination of a 10 spoke design, bead-lock appearance and center lug nut detail with a hint of inspiration from yesteryear. The Hazard will make an immediate impact on the performance of the SC10 trucks by widening the stance of the truck by 6mm in overall width. The increased width will maximize the SC10 and bring it up to the ROAR maximum legal limits in dimensional width.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

September 14, 2011

JConcepts Illuzion Hi-Flow SCT body

JConcepts have released the Illuzion Hi-Flow SCT body. Sporting a fashionable racing look, the body panel attack angles and even greater air escape packages give the Hi-Flow class leading performance. The air escape package consists of user friendly trim-out areas which have been strategically placed to ensure a clean race-able look that minimizes the trouble-some parachute effect. The large Hi-Flow areas are depressed into the body which allows the user to simply score the bottom pocket and pop-out for instant results. The hood-scoop, used predominantly as an under / over air release feature, blends beautifully into the sculpted extra-clearance fenders while releasing the front end of inner pressure. The top, rear, fender corners have been wedged reducing dead space, allowing more pass-through area minimizing unwanted air collection. The roof of the body has been dramatically ‘rock-a-bye’ shaped to promote a continuous roll in the event of roof crashes while performance enhanced number and name plates provide straight-line stability.

View more images of the body here

September 14, 2011

Clean sweep for Bruno Coelho in Portugal

Last weekend saw the last round of the Portuguese gas on road nationals at the Vila Real track where the European championships will be held next year. The race was all about Bruno Coelho, having found a good setup in Saturday’s practice session, he went on to TQ both the 1/8th and 1/10th scale class. In the 1/8th final he would go on to win with his Novarossi powered Mugen by 8 laps over José Felix in 2nd with José Pequito in 3rd. In the 1/10th class it was an equally dominant win for Bruno, taking his Mugen to the win by 4 laps over 2nd placed Fabio Romas with Antonio Silva in 3rd. The wins in both classes was enough to give Bruno the 2011 National titles in both 1/8th and 1/10th.

View the other podium here