After numerous requests JConcepts has hit the easy button once again and is now offering its most popular SCT tires pre-mounted on the new +3mm Hazard wheel. The Hazard wheel pre-mount combination fits a variety of vehicles including the SC10 RS, SC10 4×4 as a direct fit and SC10 FT, Losi XXX-SCT and SCB with 12mm hex adaptors.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
JConcepts introduces the 2012 Chevy Silverado 1500 SCT body. Starting with its low-profile design, beefy fenders and noteworthy Silverado appearance, the 1500 SCT body is inspired by the looks of a class leading full-size pick-up, loaded with performance and Hi-Flow features. Fitting on 6 different trucks as a direct fit and over 9 different vehicles overall, the Chevy 1500 is just what you have been looking for. The air escape package on the Silverado 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 Hi-Flow, reverse, hood-scoop, used predominantly as an under air release feature, blends beautifully into the sculpted extra-clearance fenders while releasing the front end of inner pressure.
View another image of the body here
AS Hobby Racing in Italy have released the their 1/8th Zytech Ginetta body. Designed by Pietro Corradini, who has worked in the Ferrari Formula 1 team for 35 years, the body has been tested on the track of Cassino “Lamberto Collari” and Fiorano “Jody Scheckter” with excellent results.
Source: AS Hobby Racing [ashobbyracing.it]
Yokomo/LRP ace Ronald Völker has added a second VRC Pro World Championship title to his impressive racing legacy. After already winning in 2008 he was now victorious in the 2011 VRC Pro worlds held at the Eppelheim track, the very same track where the LRP Touring Car Masters will be held end of March. In the final Ronald was challenged by Martin Wollanka from Austria who managed to stay within 3 tenths of Ronald but a crash in lap 11 put him 2 seconds back and although he was able to make 2 tenth up in the next 5 laps Ronald ‘Mr. Consistent’ Völker cruised home with a 3.5 second gap at the finish line on Wollanka.
Read the full report here.
LRP have announced that the 15th running of the LRP Touring Car masters will take place from the 30th of March to the 1st of April in Eppelheim, close to Heidelberg, Germany. Open to both modified and open stock classes, as well as the usual round of the LRP-HPI-Challenge, the event attracts big name drivers who will all be looking to prevent the winner of the last two years Ronald Volker from making it 3 in a row. Registration is already open and if you wish to enter you can do so by visiting the official event site here.
New for the Associated SC10 4wd from Yeah Racing are these aluminium wheel adapters. The set comes with drive pins and are more durable than the original plastic versions. Sold in a complete set of 4 the adapters are anodised blue.
Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]
Pro-Line have made the announcement that they have signed current 1/8th offroad World Champion Cody King away from AKA. Tim Clark said “The Pro-Line Team is excited to announce current IFMAR World Champ Cody King on our team roster for 2012. Cody and his father, Paul King, refined their nitro racing skills as Pro-Line Team members during the peak of the Pro-Line Saturday Series and have since proven themselves as World Class competitors with many national caliber wins and a current IFMAR world title. We look forward to partnering with Cody for the defending of his IFMAR World Championship title.” Cody is “really excited to be working with Pro-Line for 2012. Pro-Line is a dedicated team of individuals and I expect great results using their products.
Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]
Shanghai’s premier indoor racing track RCI held its grand opening off-road race this past weekend in Shanghai. Over 50 drivers from all parts of China participated including China’s top off-road drivers. Team C sent a big team for the 2WD buggy, 4WD buggy and 2WD short course class. The new off-road track is adjacent to the on-road track which has facilities such as lobby lounge, pro-shop, pit area and vip rooms. Young talented on-road driver JJ Wang surprised the field by taking TQ and winning both the 2WD and 4WD class with Team C’s T2 long chassis version 2WD and T4 factory team kit 4WD. Team C would like to congratulate JJ on his very first EP off-road race and win.
Source: Team C [teamcracing.net]
