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This video from JConcepts gives us a quick look at the short course setup of Ryan Maifield from this weeks ROAR electric off road nationals that are being held at the Leisure Hours track in Joliet, IL.
New from Spec-R is this middle gear for the Tamiya FF-03. The gear has been made from hardened aluminium, making it lightweight and is a more durable replacement for the original part.
Source: Spec-R [spec-r.com]
The releases from Serpent for their S811 Cobra keep coming with the introduction of these aluminium shock spring cups. Precision machined and hard coated, they are very light and durable and a direct replacement for the standard nylon parts. Sold in a set of 4.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
Simple new product from Sweep Racing, who have released this anti-slip mat. Made from black PVC, it comes in a sheet that is 1200x800mm, folds up so it is super easy to transport and features the Sweep logo printed on the corner.
Source: Sweep [sweepracing.com]
K Factory have released their new X turnbuckle wrenches. Made from CNC machined 7075 aluminium and coated for durability, each wrench is double ended for multi angle adjustment. Their thin shape allows for easy access into tight areas and they have been laser engrave with the wrench size for quick and easy identification. Available in 2.6mm, 3.5mm and 4.5mm versions.
Source: K Factory [kfactoryracing.com]
Following their recent deal X-Factory is proud to announce that the #9 E3 Spark Plugs Lucas Oil Pro-2 short course of Probst Motorsports is now parked next to the track at Leisure Hours Raceway for the duration of the ROAR National Championship. All drivers and spectators are welcome to get up close and personal with the real thing and the Probst Special Edition SCX-60. Even more exciting, pro driver Kevin Probst will appear in person from 11am until 3pm at Leisure Hours to talk short course racing and sign autographs. Crew team member Jon Probst is an entrant at this year’s ROAR Nats, and he is there all weekend to answer questions. On the R/C side, Speedy Dad, creator of the SCX-60 chassis is also there all weekend.
The EFRA European Championships are underway this week in Gothenburg Sweden on the VAST 8 track. The weather has been less than ideal, resulting in lost track time and in the case of earlier in the week, the loss of entire days. Today had seen the conditions drivable with the rain holding off but the temperature quite low. As you would expect the race has attracted the top European racers including the only 3 World’s finalist from earlier in the month in the form of podium finisher Marc Rheinard, reigning European Champion Dirk Wischnewski, and TQ man Robert Pietsch.
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CS Electronic have introduced their new line of Super Flex tire glue. As the name suggests, this glue has been specifically formulated for the gluing of rubber tires to plastic rims, it dries quickly and is very thin so it flows easily around the gluing surface. Perfect for all size tires including 1/5th and 1/6th.
Source: CS Electronic [cs-shop.de]
