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September 2, 2011

Zeppin Racing T3 flex chassis & options

Zeppin Racing have released a number of new parts for the Xray T3 2011 beginning with this 2.2mm flex chassis. Designed for racers who needs to have more traction all around it features four long vertical slots along the chassis to increase flex while providing more surface to install electronics securely. The 88mm super narrow chassis aids cornering speed by avoiding scrubbing on the ground and makes the car easier to control on low traction surfaces. It is also 30 grams lighter than the original chassis. Also on offer is the new steering brace in black for those who run the steering servo in a horizontal position. Zeppin also have new 48 and 64 pitch spur gears for the Xray which are precision machined from a high tensile material for durability.

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September 1, 2011

Reedy Offroad Race of Champions – Announcement

The 2012 Reedy International offroad Race of Champions will once again be held at West Coast R/C Raceway in La Mirada, California on January 26th – 29th. Entries open September 1st at Noon PST on www.RCSignup.com and with 200 spots for the open classes and 30 Invitational drivers, spaces are limited. The event continues its traditional 2wd Open and 4wd Open class along with the Invitational 2wd/4wd format. To allow everyone an opportunity to be a part of this historic event, a lottery drawing will be conducted on October 21st with the first 200 open class entries selected securing a place in the event. Entry fees are due for the selected entries and Invitational drivers by November 20th.

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September 1, 2011

Munn & Rode win at Great Snake Shootout

Venom Factory Pilot, Jesse Munn, put on a show with his Gambler SC Truck at the Great Snake Shootout in Lewiston, ID by taking TQ and the win in Pro Modified SC after the Triple A Mains against some stiff competition. Munn battled it out with factory pilots from Associated and Kyosho. Local driver Pat Rode piloted his Gambler SC Truck, powered by Venom batteries, to the win in the Sportsman SC class.

Source: Venom [venom-group.com]

September 1, 2011

Billy Fischer team manager at Viper

Viper R/C Solutions have announced that Billy Fischer will assume team manager responsibilities for Team Viper West Region. The Team Durango factory driver will be working closely with the product development team and drivers of all different levels and with his professionalism and attention to detail will definitely be a tremendous asset to the company.

Source: Viper R/C [viper-rc.com]

September 1, 2011

Ari Heinonen secures Finnish National title

Last weekend the last two races of the 4-race Finnish National Championship series were held in Vantaa. Ari Heinonen (JQ/JQ) was able to secure the Championship win ahead of Teemu Leino (Xray/LRP) and Jarno Siltanen (Mugen/Ninja), by finishing 2nd in the 3rd race, and winning the final race on Sunday ahead of Teemu Leino. This means that JQ Products have won the championship 2 years in a row now, with Joseph Quagraine winning the championship last year with the pre-production car. JQ couldn’t attend this year’s race due to being in hospital with appendicitis.

Source: JQ [jq-products.com]

September 1, 2011

JConcepts Bar Codes V1 green & V2 orange compounds

JConcepts have announced some updates to their range of 1/10th scale Bar Codes. The Bar Codes V1 front and rear tires are now available in Super soft green compound, while the rear Bar Codes V2 are now also available in orange compound for outdoor groove.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

September 1, 2011

VRC Pro is now available

After many years of waiting we have been given the word the VRC Pro is now available having just launched a few moments ago. In case you dont know VRC Pro is the complete new RC racing simulator, widely supported by RC industry leading brands, as well as by top racers like LRP factory team driver, Ronald Völker. Why? Because VRC Pro means that you can finally drive anytime, anyone, anywhere! Not only in the weekend, at your local track, with local racers. Soon you can practice and drive, and enjoy your hobby on a global scale and as much as you want. VRC Pro cars feel just like the real thing and the fun of seamless worldwide internet, multi-player racing is truly revolutionary. Everyone who loves his hobby and who wants to take his racing to the next level cannot miss out on this big happening, so subscribe today to VRC Pro.

Source: VRC Pro [vrcpro.com]

September 1, 2011

Serpent S411 ball diff & pivot pins

Serpent have brought out a ball-differential set for the 411. Featuring hard anodized aerospace aluminium diff shafts, this precision made diff pulley sports 14 balls for super smooth action. Soon Serpent will also bring out slipper-plates to turn this ball-diff into a slipper spool. Also for the Serpent 411 are these titanium nitrate coated pivot pins which help make the suspension parts works even smoother. Sold in a set of 2 for they are available in both front or rear versions.

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