August 27, 2010

JConcepts reports on ROAR SC Nationals

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Ryan Maifield and JConcepts take 1st ever ROAR Short Course Open National Championship.  JConcepts picks up 4 ROAR National titles, 3 via control tire and 1 via open performance.  The scene was fresh and exciting at the 2010 ROAR Off-Road Nationals.  With many of the major teams putting in a push that hasn’t been seen in many years, competition and stakes were at an all-time high.  With the introduction of Short Course and the steady popularity of 1/10th buggies and trucks, 305 entries assembled into Joliet, Illinois for the largest 1/10th Off-Road race of the year.   With an agreed upon or control tire used in 6 of 8 classes, a level playing field was present for all participating drivers.

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August 27, 2010

HPI Nitro Star F3.5 Pro buggy engine

HPI F3.5 Pro buggy engine

HPI have released their Nitro Star F3.5 Pro engine, which has been developed especially for off road racing. The HPI engraved oversized cooling head has been drilled and lowered over the crankcase for maximum heat dissipation and keep the weight as low as possible, fitting on top of a separate Turbo combustion chamber. A finned black-coated crankcase design not only adds strength and rigidity but will also help cool the engine. The F3.5 Pro is a 5 port 3.49cc ABC engine and has been optimised for performance and durability without compromising on run time. Tested with the HB and HPI Racing teams with great success this is an engine that can win at the highest level at a price that’s ultra competitive.

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August 27, 2010

T-Works TRF416 spool drive cups

T-Works TRF416 spool drive cups

New from T-Works for the Tamiya TRF416 and 415 are these spool drive cups. Made from CNC machined Delrin the drive cups are light weight yet durable, while the covers are made from aluminium for extra strength. Sold in a complete set of 2.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

August 26, 2010

RC Devil Burdock high end crawler wheels

RC Devil Burdock high end crawler wheels

RC Devil have announced the release of their new high end crawler wheels with dynamic low centre of gravity named Burdock. Using a revolutionary concept, the wheels are filled with 3mm lead balls, which automatically move with gravity to the lowest point in the wheel, resulting maximum grip and no oscillation caused by abruptly stopping the tire like in pendulum systems. The weight is variable weight by using more or less lead balls while wheel adapter uses distance shims for variable offset, with a possible offset on one wheel of 5mm. All metal parts have been manufactured from T6 7075 aluminium, with polycarbonate transparent discs for interior view in the wheel. The weight of the wheels without lead balls and tire is 125g, while the total weight of a wheel including lead balls and without tire is 245g. Available in wine-red and venom-green.

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August 26, 2010

1st Annual Golden State SCT Championships Race

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Pro-Line are reporting on the 1st Annual Golden State SCT Championships Race that was held on August 14-15 at Freedom Park in Camarillo CA. Established in 1974, the Roadrunners R/C Club has been bringing R/C racing to the Ventura County community for decades and is one of the oldest R/C clubs in the world. The track was built by Joey Christiansen and the Dirt Crew and it was a fun, flowing and challenging layout. The race consisted of 2wd and 4wd electric Short Course trucks and had 122 entries. The Modified 4wd SC class was one of the most popular classes and had 4 full heats of California and Nevada’s best SC drivers. Chad Bradley driving the Jammin’ SCRT-10 set the time to beat in qualifying on Saturday, TQing rounds 1 and 2 using Pro-Line’s new M3 Bow-Fighter SC tire and Desert Rat Body. Sunday was set for the triple main events in which Chad won convincingly in the first two main events. Chad used M3 Hole Shot SC tires with Split Six wheels for the main events. Chad sat out the third and final main event having already wrapped up the Modified 4wd SC Title. Lyle Spangler TQ’d and won the ROAR Spec 2wd class driving the HPI Blitz. Lyle used M3 Hole-Shot SC in the rear and M3 Caliber SC front tires and Pro-Line’s Ford F-150 body to take the win in the ROAR Spec 2wd Class.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

August 26, 2010

Futaba 3PL 2.4GHz FHSS computer radio system

New from Futaba this easy-to-program 3PL 2.4GHz FHSS computer radio system puts spread spectrum technology within affordable reach for car, truck and boat drivers. It offers all the dependability advantages of 2.4GHz control, along with three proportional channels and a 4th channel for special mixing. Frequency-hopping technology eliminates interference, resulting in worry-free operation.

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August 26, 2010

Losi 1/16 Mini ReadyLift SCT

Having shown you a video earlier in the week giving a sneak peak of the new 1/16th Mini ReadyLift SCT, Losi have today released the full details of this neat little car. A 2WD mini with a Xcelorin brushless power system, oil-filled shocks and an extended short course chassis, the Mini SCT RTR has all that and more. Not only does this 1/16 truck have a Losi reciever with Spektrum 2.4GHz DSM technology, but it’s got a Sean Geiser ReadyLift licensed body with sponsor decals and generous ground clearance. Losi teamed up with Sean Geiser to bring you this scale replica of the ReadyLift truck from the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series. This 1/16 ReadyLift Mini SCT harnesses brushless power in a package that provides incredible control and handling. Featuring an Xcelorin 4500Kv motor, all metal gear transmission, and a Spektrum 2.4GHz DSM receiver.

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