Seen in prototype form during the recent EOS race in Hrotovice, Team Durango now officially announced the DESC210R 1/10 scale 2WD Short Course truck. Based on the DEX210 the truck will make use of Team Durango’s revolutionary “Hybrid” 3/4-gear gearbox that allows to tune the weight distribution and torque orientation without changing the suspension setup. More details will be released very soon.
Source: Team Durango [team-durango.com]
At last weekends opening Euro Offroad Series race we were given a look at the soon to be released Team Durango DESC210 short course truck. The truck was making its debut in the Czech Republic and the team were using the event to test the final production parts on the car. Based off the DEX210 buggy, the chassis is all but identical but made longer to accommodate the larger trucks dimensions. Just like the DEX210, the car can be set up in rear or mid motor configurations, with the mid motor on carpet proving be very effective. We were told to expect a release in about 2 months.
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The race proven Ultima SC-R from Kyosho has been updated with the latest factory team parts, giving you the ultimate short course truck in the market today. The exciting category of short-course truck racing is now an officially sanctioned racing class and is becoming increasingly popular in Europe and Japan as well. Compatible with ROAR racing regulations, the Ultima SC-R kit is fully equipped with a range of high performance optional parts for a racing edge right from the start and at a great value. Similar in size to a 1/8-class model, the lightweight finish weighs in at only 2,000g. The Ultima SC-R SP is available in December.
Team C Racing released first information on their TR2 brushless Short Course truck. The intermediate-level ready-to-run truck meets ROAR specifications and comes with a factory-installed 2.4GHz radio system, brushless motor, 35A brushless speed controller and pre-painted body shell.
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The 1/5th scale Baja 5SC short course truck from HPI has gotten the 29 treatment. The Baja 5SC SS29 comes as an unassembled kit that you get to build from the ground up. If you enjoy the process of custom building your own R/C vehicles, then this is the kit for you. Its more than just a kit version, it’s packed with extra speed and a long list of option parts. The powerplant has been upgraded to the high performance Fuelie 29s engine, coupled to a high flow aluminum tuned pipe with steel tubular header. Combined with the 8,000 RPM clutch, the Baja 5SC SS29 has some serious grunt to help propel it to speeds in excess of 40MPH. Need to quiet things down a bit? They’ve also included a stock can muffler just in case.
The ECX Torment short course truck combines scale looks with features typically found in higher priced vehicles. Taking the ECX vehicle lineup to the next level, the Torment now includes Spektrum 2.4GHz technology, providing users with extended range and interference-free operation. The truck comes equipped with a Spektrum DX2e radio system including the SR200 receiver and, like the other vehicles within the ECX lineup, it comes standard with ball bearings, oil filled shocks, a custom battery strap, battery and charger – providing users with yet another complete RTR (Ready-to-Run) out of the box.
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While attending the final round of the Short Course Showdown Nationwide tour at Mike’s hobby shop in Dallas, Texas, X-Factory driver Clayton Easley showed us the very first run of the company’s new SCX-60. Expected to be available in weeks rather than months the new chassis features a mid motor configuration and a very narrow chassis which they believe to be large benefit, for clearance reasons and to reduce the parachuting effect on big jumps. The version we saw was sporting a saddle pack mounted at the very rear of the car and due to the cars top decks and rear brace it is very stiff. While the car Clayton was using sported an aftermarket bodyshell, the SCX-60 will come with its own design shell when it becomes available.
UPDATED: See the information below from Chazz Sinclair
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The HPI Blitz has received a makeover packed full of exciting new additions. it is now equipped with a high quality 2.4GHz radio system for crystal free driving, along with an all-new waterproof SC-15WP ESC and receiver box for wet weather excitement. Also included is a full set of bonus accessories necessary to get you up and running as soon as you open the box. A Plazma stick pack, AA’s, and charger make running quicker and easier than ever. Topping everything off is a fresh new Skorpion body and graphics that has as much function as it does form.
