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December 22, 2010

STRC Slash & Blitz turnbuckles

STRC’s CNC machined turnbuckles will help reduce the weight of your Slash 2WD or HPI Blitz, weighing in at just a hair over quarter of an ounce or only 8 grams for a complete set of six turnbuckles. They are lighter and more economical than even titanium turnbuckles. The strength of 7075-T6 provides the durability for racing and the weight reduction over the suspension components allows for a more agile handling truck, especially in ultra competitive 17.5 stock class racing. Anodized to match their current line of option parts.

View the Slash turnbuckles here

December 22, 2010

Chris Doughty joins Durango as Project coordinator

Team Durango have announced that former off road European Champion Chris Doughty is now a full-time staff member. Chris has over 20 years RC Racing experience and more than 5 years contributing to successful RC projects, so he is a perfect fit for Team Durango. Chris will be Project coordinator at Team Durango, he will responsible for analyzing the feedback from the Durango Global Racing Team and their customers towards the continued development of the full range of Durango race cars. Making the cars faster and better suited to our customers needs is a team effort, but Chris will play a big part in coordinating that work. Chris had the following to say about joining Team Durango:

I am incredibly excited by this new opportunity at Team Durango, I have always kept an eye on the development of the Durango cars over the years and it’s clear that their ideas are great, and very well implemented. Being part of this going forward is fantastic and I can’t wait to start working with the Race Team and Durango staff.

Source: Durango [team-durango.com]

December 21, 2010

Mugen MRX-5 low friction belts

New from Mugen Seiki for their popular and successful new chassis, the MRX-5 are these new line of drive belts. Made from a softer material, compared to the standard kit belts, they will reduce friction in the drive train. Available in front, side and rear belts.

Source: Mugen [mugenseiki.com]

December 21, 2010

Wischnewski test using Tornado Track Max

To gain comparable lap times and information during testing an consistent level of grip is indispensable. But when testing outside of a race weekend, an on-road asphalt track normally offers a poor level of grip at the beginning which increases lap by lap which makes a comparison of test results quite difficult. Xray/SMI team driver Dirk Wischnewski, a two-time European Champion in 1/10 scale nitro on-road racing, was facing this problem also. However he has come to a solution which makes his testing very effective. Wischnewski is using Track Max which is a special track treatment compound from Dutch based Tornado. Dirk had this to say:

For a while I have been using Track Max of Tornado on my regular test track and I am enjoying a high and unchanging level of grip all the time. It only takes a few minutes to spray Track Max on the main parts of the track where a certain amount of traction is needed. The grip level will increase rapidly to what you know from big race meetings. Especially after a long winter period Track Max is a perfect stuff to get back to reasonable conditions.

Source: SMI Motorsport [smi-motorsport.de]

December 21, 2010

HPI Challenge Spec Racing tires

HPI is releasing an all-new tire design to solve the problem of hard-to-find spec racing tires for on-road racers. Developed with the help of the HB racing team, HPI has developed a durable tire with excellent traction and high speed stability – key factors on designing a successful racing tire. Testing took place from the UK to Thailand, and the results have been very impressive. The HPI Challenge 30 tire/wheel set features a low profile, fabric belt reinforcing and a unique blend of rubber to deliver good traction and excellent durability. The wheel is an HPI design molded in a stiff plastic for improved high-speed stability. The inserts used in the wheel are precisely molded to ensure consistency for predictable performance from set to set.

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December 21, 2010

2010 JConcepts Clash report

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The 4th Annual JConcepts Clash was an event to remember. With over 240 entries, the event simply known as the Clash is where “The Powers Explode,” combining the best of the electric and nitro classes on the same day. Every year the Clash takes on a new identity with changing and flowing track layouts that put racers on point. Drivers who ace their vehicle set-up, tire choices and driving style adjustments rise to the top early and often at the Clash. Once again some of the nation’s finest drivers converged at the Hurricane R/C Park in Lutz, FL for a winner take all Cash at the Clash 2010 no holds barred event.

Continue reading the full report here

December 21, 2010

TF Racing universal LiPo tray

TF Racing have been in touch to promote their fully universal carbon fibre battery tray. Made in 3mm carbon fibre they help hold batteries in place during an impact where tape would sometimes break. Light and universal it fits most touring car chassis’ and has adjustable positioning for fine tuning your chassis balance. Mounted on 2 rubber o-rings to avoid tweak, it can accept LiPo batteries up to 138mm x 47mm.

Source: TF Racing [tfracing.co.uk]

December 20, 2010

Skelding dominates SC at Durango winter series Rd3

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In its first appearance at the Team Durango Off-Road Winter Series, the DESC410R took the Top Qualifier spot and the win in the A main. Adam Skelding, Off Road Team Manager for Team Durango UK, said “As the DESC410R got hooked up to the track it was like driving a giant 410R. The SC had so much more drive and corner speed than the other 4wd SC’s I almost took 2 seconds a lap out of them!”

Source: Durango [team-durango.com]