July 7, 2011

Fastrax Spear 1/8th buggy tyre

Fastrax Spear 1/8th buggy tyre

The new ‘Spear’ 1/8th off road buggy tyre from Fastrax is the perfect all round tyre for grass and astro turf applications. The budget priced, multi-functional pin design in medium compound can be tuned and cut to suit your traction needs whether bashing or racing. Available pre-glued and mounted on either racing dish wheels or split spoke design or as unmounted with foam insert.

Source: Fastrax [fastrax-rc.com]


July 7, 2011

Answer-RC Losi 8ight Ackerman set

Answer-RC Losi 8ight Ackerman set

New from Answer-RC is this ball raced Losi 8ight Ackerman Set. Designed to be a perfect fit for the Losi 8 range of buggies and truggies this is a direct fit, coming with all required hardware needed to transplant. The kit comes with both long and short steering plates giving you the choice of set up options. The ball raced Ackerman plate makes the steering less subject to wear and also a great deal smoother and less liable to play in the steering set up of your car.

Source: Answer RC [answer-rc.com]


July 7, 2011

Venom transmitter bag

Venom transmitter bag

The Venom transmitter bag has a bold new look and is now available in black with Venom red accents. It holds today’s most popular pistol grip transmitters, keeping them secure and preventing damage during transit. The inner and outer pouches are perfect for carrying transmitter accessories like spare crystal sets and batteries.

View more images of the bag here


July 6, 2011

Dave Henry wins Canada Day All Electric Champs

This past weekend Dave Henry traveled to a new small track located in Midhurst Ontario, Canada for B&D RC Raceway’s first race and was pleasantly surprised with a fun group of local racers and a well laid out tight course under some great big shady trees. After a great weekend of racing and some amazing challenges from the locals Dave Henry was able to come home with the win in Mod 2wd buggy with his TLR 22, Mod Short Course with his Losi XXX-SCT and Pro 1/8 electric buggy with his TLR 8ight-E. Local driver Shawn Sloan won 4wd Short Course with his Losi SCTe to help TLR/Losi sweep all the classes.

Source: TLR [tlracing.com]


July 6, 2011

Jörn Neumann wins 4wd at Belgium GP

Jörn Neumann wins 4wd at Belgium GP

The annual Belgium GP for 10th scale buggies took place this past weekend at the Kampenhout track that has played host to the event since its origins in 1989. Team Durango’s Jörn Neumann took the opening round of 4WD qualifying and looked good throughout the day to sit second on the grid for the 3-leg A final. After missing out on the TQ, Jörn was determined not to lose out in the finals and was driving his DEX410 with a mix of agression and precise control in his chase for the #1 spot. In both final legs 1 & 2 Jörn looked the fastest driver and proved it as he pushed past the reigning European Champion Lee Martin to take the lead and despite pressure he was uncatchable on his way to the two leg wins and overall victory with one final still left to run.

Source: Durango [team-durango.com]


July 6, 2011

2011 Xceed Grand Prix, Thailand – Announcement

2011 Xceed Grand Prix, Thailand - Announcement

Following the success of the 2010 Xceed Grand Prix in Shanghai, Xceed stages the 2011 Xceed Grand Prix in Thailand on the same track as the 1/10 IFMAR WC in 2012. The event will be open to 1/10 and 1/8 scale gas powered classes and entry is open to all brands of cars and all nationalities. The event will combine racing, buffet party with great Thai food along with the chance to meet and make new friends. There will be a separate prize for the youngest and oldest driver, the driver who has to travel the furthest in km and the fastest female driver. Xceed driver Michael Salven, as well as Patrick Schaefer and Ronald Volker have already confirmed their entry. Full information can be found here.


July 6, 2011

Serpent 966 rear CVD sets

Serpent 966 rear CVD sets

Serpent have released a pair of complete rear CVD axles and driveshaft sets for the 966 and 960 chassis’. Made from durable spring steel, the new sets claim to increase rear traction. All parts are also available separately.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]


July 6, 2011

RC Devil pan car bumper system

RC Devil pan car bumper system

RC Devil have released their innovative bumper system for pan car chassis’. Available for the CRC Gen-X, Xray X10, Serpent S100 and Corally 10SL, it offers protection for the front edge of the chassis plate, reducing splitting, and offering some absorption in the event of a crash. This multi-piece set features a wide bumper holder which has been CNC-machined from high-strength Lexan, a 10mm thick foam bumper and the required fasteners.

Source: RC Devil [rcdevil.com]