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December 1, 2011

Fall-Brawl Trophy Race report

Critters Raceway & Hobby Shop of Fairfield NJ recently held its first Annual Fall-Brawl Trophy Race. Classes consisted of Sportsman, 2WD and 4WD Mod Short Course, 2WD and 4WD Mod 1/10 Buggy and 2WD truck. This was the second trophy race since the track was opened in May 2011, surviving the horrific flooding in NJ in August 2011. The turnout was great with almost 100 entries with the most popular classes being 4WD Short Course and 2WD Buggy with all Mod mains being 8 minutes in length.

Continue reading the report here

December 1, 2011

Brain Stuff aluminium uniball set

More items from available for the Capricorn, Xray, Serpent and Shepherd. The set, which include 14 5.8mm balls, 2 flanged for rear hub and 2 for the upright, weigh in at only 4.27 grams compared to 12.78 grams for the standard steel versions. Made from aluminium they have received a special coating which makes they extremely hard and durable.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

December 1, 2011

Duratrax 1/8 scale wheel nuts

Duratrax have introduced new 1/8 scale wheel nuts featuring knurling on the inside flange which helps hold the nut tight to the wheel. They are closed to keep out dust, dirt and mud, have a 12mm inside diameter, and come in anodized black or blue with 1.0 or 1.25mm pitch.

View the black versions here

December 1, 2011

Full Torke 6500mah 70C LiPo pack

Team Torke have announced their entry on the market with a new range of RC products, the first being Full Torke competition LiPos. Full Torke are for racers and have been specially developed for maximum power, with a massive 6500mah and 70C. Full Torke is currently the highest capacity LiPos from Team Torke, meaning you will not be short of power no matter what you drive. Supplied in a hard case with flat bottom, they also feature the industry standard 4mm bullet connectors.

Source: Team Torke [team-torke.com]

December 1, 2011

AKA SC10 4×4 pre-mounts

AKA is adding to their best selling line of pre-mounts with the release of these SC10 4×4 pre-mounts. The SC10 4×4 has been a hit since its release earlier this year and now customers no longer have to worry about mounting their tires to race or have fun with their SC10 4×4. AKA now has them covered with all their Short Course tread designs in both Soft and Super Soft compound now available mounted on a wheel made to fit the SC10 4×4. These new pre-mounts also feature AKA’s best selling red insert for superior handling and durability compared to the competition.

Source: AKA [raceaka.com]

November 30, 2011

Duratrax Equalizer & Persuader 1/8 buggy tires

The Equalizer and Persuader 1/8 buggy tires are the latest examples of Duratrax tire innovation. By offering more tread designs while maintaining high manufacturing standards, Duratrax is making it easier for modelers to own tires with performance equal to that of more expensive brands. Equalizer and Persuader tires continue the Duratrax legacy as the brand that delivers superior results at a value-packed price. A small knob/pin design gives the Equalizer gripping power on looser tracks, while the Persuader’s shallower tread makes it ideal for indoor racing or smooth, hard-packed. Available in soft C2 or super-soft C3 compound, both unmounted and mounted on white or yellow wheels.

View the Persuader tire here

November 30, 2011

Novak Premium Ballistic red wire stators

Novak have introduced the newest answer to the call of top level racers, red wire stators. These stators are compatible with Novak’s Ballistic 540 motors, and are wound exclusively at the Novak factory in Irvine California by highly-trained motor technicians. Available in 10.5T, 13.5T and 17.5T, each hand-wound stator goes through several quality control checks, as well as testing steps to ensure it will provide the level of performance the serious racer is looking for.

Source: Novak [teamnovak.com]

November 30, 2011

Video – Asian Touring Series Japan highlights

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Having recently traveled to Japan to the world famous Yatabe Arena for the Asian Touring Series Pilot race and realising the significance of this event as a precursor to a full series in 2012 we decided to document the event. What you see above is the final result. Enjoy.