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July 6, 2011

Frank Root double at West Coast Rd7

TLR and Losi’s Frank Root, Matt Schreffler, Drew Moller, Trevor Adamo and Colby Poh raced the 7th Round of the West Coast Championship Series this past weekend at WCRC Raceway. In 2wd Buggy, the TLR crew put on a clinic with 22’s in the top 5 spots on the grid led by Trevor Adamo’s TQ. The main would be all 22’s again with Trevor leading the field off from pole, with Drew Moller in the 2 and Frank Root in the 3. Frank made a move to the 2 spot, then got by Trevor for the lead when Trevor had a bobble in the woops section. A daring attempt by Trevor to quickly regain the lead would not work out and drop him from 2nd to 4th where he would finish. Up front, Frank would put in clean laps and take the win ahead of Drew Moller and a hard charging Matt Schreffler giving TLR a clean sweep of the podium! Pro2 (Modified SC) was all Frank Root. Frank’s Losi XXX-SCT with the TLR Tuned Kit was on point in qualifying taking an easy TQ. The single 5-minute main started with Frank pulling out to an early lead, and he would nearly lap the field by the end of the race taking a dominant win and his second of the day.

Source: TLR [tlracing.com]

July 6, 2011

Smolnik wins 2wd Open SC at 2011 AMS

On one of the largest tracks a 1/10 Short Course truck will ever see, Andrew Smolnik won the 2wd Open SC class with his Viper powered TQ SX10 SC at the 2011 AMS in Alabama. Only running a 10.5 motor on a track large enough to run the best 1/8 racers in the world, the steady consistently handling of the SX10 SC let Smolnik drive to the win in the two final race combined format.

Source: TQ Racing [tqracing.net]

July 5, 2011

Core RC LiPo battery range

The new Core RC LiPo battery range is designed to provide low cost racing or RTR fun with all the advantages of LiPo battery technology. These rounded batteries are an ideal replacement for older technology 7.2v NiMh and NiCds, fitting into most RTR and sport vehicles alike. Available in 4000mAh and 3000mAh 20C packs fitted with Deans Ultra Plug for extreme high current load and JST-EH Balance type plug.

View the 3000mAh pack here

July 5, 2011

Serpent S120L complete tube set

Serpent have released this complete tube set for their S120L 1/12th scale chassis. Supplied with all the hardware to make the change, it is mainly to be used in the modified class in place of the central monoshock with through shaft.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

July 5, 2011

Xray RX8 brass LiPo RX tray

New from Xray, for the RX8, this LiPo tray has been designed to accommodate lightweight LiPo receiver battery packs. CNC-machined from a single piece of solid brass, laser engraved with the weight value, 100 grams, for easy identification, this battery holder is designed for smaller LiPo Receiver Pack, maximum 1650mAh. Being made of solid brass, weight is brought to the lowest part of the car centerline which makes the car more balanced, more stable and easier to drive through corners. Reduces traction rolling in high-traction conditions, improves handling in low-traction conditions.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

July 5, 2011

Fernandez & Reguera win EP Offroad Rd3 in Spain

The last weekend of June, in northern Spain, saw the 3rd round of the Spanish Electric offroad Championships held on the very technical Rueda Loca Arena. The track was featured many bumps and 180° curves with extreme grip which stayed the same for the entire weekend. The 4WD class was run on Saturday with 2wd on Sunday. The provisional 4wd champion, Miguel Fernandez had a tough battle with Enrique Fuciños, with Fuciños winning the first final before Fernandez came back in A2 and A3 to take the win. In 2WD, the locals were very strong, placing 5 drivers in the Final A. The race was won by Jonathan Reguera, with Enrique Fuciños in 2nd and Miguel Fernandez in 3rd.

View the results and 2wd A-main videos here

July 5, 2011

HPI China sign JJ Wang

HPI China have also announced the signing of JJ Wang to their Racing Team. The 13 year old Chinese-American, who now lives in Shanghai, China has become the best 1:8 GP on-road driver in the country. His versatile talent is not limited to 1:8 GP only, as he has also shown pace in the 1:10 GP and EP class. He will race with HB TCX in future races and is “excited to join the HPI/HB Racing Team this season. And now with the support of HPI/HB, I hope to join more international races. With the new TCX, I also hope to have a successful season”.

Source: HPI China [hpiracing.net.cn]

July 5, 2011

Hudy aluminium throttle servo horns

Hudy have introduced these CNC-machined aluminium throttle servo horns. Aluminium servo horn offers maximum throttle control by eliminating the flex often associated with composite servo horns. Ultra-strong construction provides very long life and durability. Drilled and tapped for 3mm-linkage hardware. The horn has two holes for linkage mounting on both sides, allowing you to quickly and easily change the linkage angle. Available in 23T (KO, JR, Sanwa, Airtronic), 24T (Hitec) and 25T (Futaba).

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]