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July 1, 2009

Cavalieri & Maifield win big at ROAR Nats

Located directly in the center of the United States, Omaha, Nebraska and the Hobbytown Hobbyplex was selected to host the 1/10th ROAR Electric Off road National Championship and Team Associated were there in force and have given us this report. With prior experience in hosting National Championships, the Hobbyplex crew put together a great layout that challenged drivers from the top pros to the 17.5 classes. This year’s event featured a few new changes highlighted by six-minute races as opposed to the traditional five-minute heats and due to the large track size, 12-car main events.

Continue reading the full race report here

July 1, 2009

Andy Báez does the double at Rd6 in Puerto Rico

The sixth round of the Puerto Rico Championship was held at the Barceloneta R/C track last weekend. In the 1/8 scale class it was Andy Báez who was setting the pace in qualifying, taking pole position with the only 15 lap run of the day. In the 30 minute final Andy was leading ahead of Mugen team mate Fernando Méndez and Kyosho driver Pedro Alvarado when he had his front tire come-off twice, allowing Alvarado to take the lead. Some serious recovery laps by Báez allowed him take the advantage of Alvarado’s mistakes to be able to recover and go on to take the race win by 3 laps over 2nd place Fernando Méndez with Pedro Alvarado eventually dropping back to 3rd spot.

Continue reading the report here

July 1, 2009

Speedzone Prototype 1 cell LiPo pack

Speedzone have sent us this prototype image of their upcoming 1 cell LiPo pack, ideal for 1/12 scale and WGT. Specs will be 3.7v, 5000mAh rated at 40C and taking a new approach, this pack will feature in-built bullet connectors, what they claim is a first for a 1/12th scale LiPo pack. General availability is set for late July.

Source: Speedzone [speedzoneusa.com]

July 1, 2009

Xray Active Center Differential

Xray have introduced this unique active center differential, which is a high-performance, adjustable center gear differential for XB808 buggies, vastly improving the buggy’s speed and handling characteristics. The special design of the internal components, using different angled segments, allows the diff gears to engage on-power to increase the forward traction and stability of the buggy, making it faster and easier to drive. Developed for improving steering for high traction off-road tracks, it must be used with the previously released front active differential. While it s a performance option for serious racers who want to gain an edge on superior speed and handling, it is also of great benefit to any level of driver that wants to a more aggressive car with more turn in response.

Click here to see all the internal parts

July 1, 2009

P1 Brand 1/12th scale Tire Tube

P1 Brand have released their Tire Tube designed specifically for 1/12th scale foam tires. Just like it’s larger 1/10th scale counterpart, this new version is a compact, airtight and reusable storage container that holds a complete set of 1/12th scale foam tires. Alternately, it can also accommodate up to three pairs of 12th scale front tires or two pairs of 12th scale rear tires, up to 50mm (1.97″) in diameter. Constructed of clear, impact-resistant plastic, making it simple to identify it’s contents, the tube’s removable lid and fixed base are made of flexible, black plastic and wipe clean easily. Each Tire Tube also features a laminated yellow lid label that allows the user to repeatably record data with a dry erase style pen. Available as single units and sets of six or twelve.

Source: P1 Brand [p1brand.com]

June 30, 2009

Ryan Maifield wins Truck Mod Nationals

Beautiful Omaha, Nebraska played host to the 2009 ROAR Electric Off-Road Nationals and without disappointment the surroundings, facility and competition was second to none. In qualifying JConcepts driver Ryan Maifield put his Associated B4 buggy in the TQ position for the 2wd class, while also qualifying up-front in the 2 other modified classes. Maifield was to go on and take the win in the Modified Truck class however, winning A-main leg 1 and 2 using JConcept’s Double Dee’s tires and Illuzion Hi-Flow body and spoiler, to claim the title.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

June 30, 2009

Racing Experience Euro Fuel & Sharp Edge tires

Racing Experience in France have released 2 new items for gas racers, the first being the announcement of their new racing fuel Hot Fire Euro, which complies with the off road rules running in some European countries where where 25% is the maximum nitro content allowed. The new lubricant package and the lower nitro gives smoother acceleration which increases drivability and reduces tire spinning which in turn improves the fuel mileage. Also new from RE are these Sharp Edge front tires that offer high grip and good steering response and have a unique construction which uses only one strip of foam that offers at least the same grip as a 37 shore but with the tire wear of a 42 shore. Made of high quality Japanese foam they come pre mounted on Kronos Titanium rims.

Click here to see the Sharp Edge tire

June 30, 2009

ATS debut new Tire line at Lostallo

Making their debut last weekend at the Worlds warm up race in Lostallo, was this new 1/8th scale on road tire line from ATS. The as yet unnamed new product features a disk wheel with 3 slots, are very lightweight and of course come pre glued with high quality ATS foam. They took the top qualifying spot on the car of Robert Pietsch and was also being used by World Champions Lamberto Collari and Daniele Ielasi who both had bad luck in the semi finals. Expect a release this summer, as soon as they come up with a name.

Click here for photos of them being used