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October 24, 2011

Kenji Osaka wins 2011 JMRCA 1/8 buggy Nats

The JMRCA Japanese 1/8th offroad Nationals took place last weekend at the Futaba buggy track in Chiba. A lower than normal attendance with only 66 drivers taking part, Atsushi Hara was a notable absentee, the former multiple champion opting to take part in the Sidewinder race in the US instead. The first day of qualifying saw a dry day but as is customary for this event the rain arrived on Saturday and Sunday morning, only to clear up as the days progressed. Qualifying would see Kyosho/TecnoPower driver and reigning champion Kazuya Tanaka take the TQ spot and he would also start the main final from pole position. In the hour long final however it was former World on road Champion Kenji Osaka driving a Ninja powered Mugen that would take the win by just under 10 seconds from Kyosho/OS driver Atsushi Kawamoto in 2nd and pole man Tanaka 4 seconds further back in 3rd.

Source: JMRCA [jmrca.jp]

October 23, 2011

Vampire Racing SR1 and SR1 Plus ESC

First shown at the Nuremberg toy fair the Vampire Racing SR1 and SR1 PLUS speed controllers are finally in stock. Available in two versions it can handle down to 3.5T brushless motors and both 1S and 2S LiPo batteries. Also introducing Vampire Racing’s exclusive PTS Power Timing System, which will give you an advantage over other brushless systems. Designed as an adaptive system which continuously calculates the ideal timing value from multiple parameters, it will give you an improved feel for your car. This not only gives you more power, it means that you can handle the massive power of today’s brushless systems better than ever.

Source: Vampire Racing [vampire-racing.com]

October 23, 2011

Tommy takes KRC Cup victory

Team C are reporting that team driver driver Tommy wins the 1/8 buggy class at the KRC Cup, with his PR engine powered T8. In qualifying it was Durango driver Lam that took the top qualifying spot after 3 rounds of 10 minute qualifying. In the 45 minute final, Tommy started from 2nd place and was leading after the first tank and kept running without problems to take an easy win. Second place went to Wenyi with his Mugen/OS, with third place going to Wai with his MP9/OS combo. In the truly class it was Wenyi, driving a pre-production Truggy T8T that took the TQ and win.

Source: Team C [teamcracing.net]

October 23, 2011

Robitronic 6000mAh 50C LiPo pack

Robitronic have released their newest generation of LiPo racing pack, this 6000mAh 50C 7,4V battery. The LiPo is securely packed into a impact resistant hard case and comes pre wired with ‘T’ Connector for the lowest contact resistance. A XH type balancer is also supplied.

Source: Robitronic [robitronic.com]

October 22, 2011

Pro-Line Icon & Swarm FlexFit hats

Pro-Line have introduced 2 new FlexFit hats, the first the Icon Black Flat Bill will help you reach Icon status with the low-key embroidered Pro-Line logos front and back and a super-flat bill. The second is the Pro-Line Swarm Navy Blue FlexFit Hat. Pro-Line is blending old school baseball cap styling with new school hat materials for a brand new navy blue fitted hat. The full size Pro-Line logo front and center stands out among the crowd. The back two-thirds of the hat has a Swarm of micro P-L logos in the material and one large P-L on the back. Both hats features a Flexfit band and a curved bill that will fit your head perfect every time.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

October 22, 2011

Pro-Line 12mm hex adaptors & Blockade pre mounts

Pro-Line have released these aluminium 12mm Front and rear clamping hex adapters for the B4.1. If you just converted your B4.1 to 12mm hexes, then Pro-Line’s clamping hexes are a must have for all serious racers. These hexes clamp on to the axle and will not fall off when you change tires like the plastic hexes. Made from high quality, aircraft grade aluminium so you know that they will last and stand up to the power of your B4.1. Pro-Line have also released their popular Blockade tire in pre mount form. Available in M2 (medium) and M3 (soft), they come pre glued to V2 white wheels.

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October 21, 2011

Pro-Line ProTrac Bead-Loc wheels

This is a pair ProTrac Suspension Kit Renegade 2.2”/3.0” black/chrome Bead-Loc wheels. Pro-Line has listened to their fans and is releasing the best-selling bead-loc wheel design in the extremely popular ProTrac offset. This offset has become the new standard in short course racing and now fits several popular SC kits. The wheel features Pro-Line’s new Renegade style wheel face, a tough 10-spoke wheel replicating the latest in high performance full-size pro racing technology. Pro-Line’s Bead-loc technology allows you the ability to take tires on and off at will, making it the most user friendly and economical wheel choice available.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

October 21, 2011

Xray X12 1/12th pan car

Xray have released the next evolution of the XII, the all-new Xray 1/12 pan car platform, the X12. Direct feedback from factory team drivers, as well as customers from around the world, allowed the Xray factory to turn a concept into reality… this is what we do best at Xray. New battery placement means better car balance and weight transfer and stiffer chassis material and more robust suspension material creates a car that is significantly easier to drive. By rethinking and then creating a completely new geometry where they elongate the wheelbase and widen the front track-width, they have created a car that works exceptionally well for beginners, highly-skilled drivers and everyone in between. And to make a car even easier to work on, they replaced the side shock with newly-designed side tube lateral dampers. Lowered rear bulkheads and an improved rear axle system allow the use of super-small tires while providing a super-low center of gravity.

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