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August 12, 2010

X-Factory partners with Probst Motorsports

X-Factory have announced a new partnership with Probst Motorsports of New Lenox, Illinois. X-Factory will sell replicas of the #9 E3 Spark Plugs Lucas Oil Pro-2 short course truck. The Kit will contain an SCX-60 Conversion Kit with a professionally painted Pro-Line Silverado body that exactly matches the real E3 #9 and a huge die-cut decal sheet from BC1 Graphics, graphics supplier to the real #9 truck, to complete the perfect replica. To celebrate the new partnership, Probst Motorsports will bring the #9 E3 Lucas Oil truck to the ROAR National Championship race in Joliet, Ill. for at least three days of the race. Pro driver Kevin Probst, a 35-year veteran of the short course truck circuit with over 200 wins to his credit, will attend the ROAR race for a day in person to sign autographs and meet the R/C drivers.

Source: X-Factory [xfactoryrc.com]

July 21, 2010

Ryan Maifield wins Short Course Modified at HRHS

If its July is must be time for another trip to the world famous Hot Rod Hobbies for the annual Shootout event. Each year the best off-road electric drivers convene for a winner take all battle of electric royalty in 1/10th off-road. For the 13th annual, things were a little different, Short Course has now been officially added making it an electric spectacular. JConcepts was well represented once again bringing out some of the latest products as well as relying on some existing products specifically designed for tracks like Hot Rod Hobbies. The Code of Silence has been broken at JConcepts, and the Short Course Bar Codes are out. Ryan Maifield’s brand new SC10 Factory Team was on rails, courtesy of the new Bar Codes, which were perfect for the black groove conditions. Ryan took TQ in 3 out of 4 rounds earning him the valuable pole position. Jared Tebo, Chad Due and Brian Kinwald completed the top 4. In the triple A-main format, Maifield came out blazing taking A-main 1 and 2 to lock up the championship with Tebo taking 2nd and the “Dirtinator” Brian Kinwald in 3rd.

View Ryan’s winning SC10 here

July 15, 2010

X Factory SCX-60 Conversion kits

X Factory have announced that they will soon release the SCX-60 Conversion Kits. Two Kits will convert either the AE T4 or the SC10 to a mid-motor SCX-60. The new S.C. is based on the successful X Factory X-60 mid motor truck. These Kits will be limited production items because the chassis’ will be hand made one-at-a-time by Speedy Dad in Phoenix, Arizona. X Factory ships two X-60 chassis’ to Speedy Dad; he cuts each into two parts using a special jig. One has a long front end and the other a long rear end. Dad then mixes special graphite glue and glues the two long parts together to make an SCX-60 chassis. Another jig is used to insure the result is straight and true. After the chassis’ are together and dry, Dad uses his CNC mill to accurately cut three pieces of carbon fiber which are glued into the floor of the chassis and two more small pieces which go on the side rail. The Kits also come with a CNC machined rear bumper mount from the X Factory mill. The T4 Conversion Kit will contain a J Concepts “Truth” short course body and the SC bumpers and nerf bars, so it will be priced more than the SC10 Conversion Kit. The SC10 Kit will contain no body because the customer can re-use his existing SC10 body and the customer already has the bumpers and nerf bars.

Source: X-Factory [xfactoryrc.com]

July 13, 2010

Brian Wynn wins Stock at SC Nationals

CRC factory driver Brian Wynn took his CRC/Losi XXX-T Short Course conversion kit to an A-main victory at the recent Short Course Nationals hosted by R/C Madness in Enfield, CT. Competing in national competition for the first time, Brian’s Losi XXX-T truck, converted to Short Course with the CRC conversion kit, easily dominated the A-main with a 5 second gap to second place. With over 230 entries, the Short Course Nationals in Connecticut proved to be a tough test of handling, power and driving. This event would mark the debut of the CRC Short Course Conversion for the Losi XXX-T. The CRC Losi XXX-T SC truck handled extremely well on the tricky dry offroad circuit at RC Madness. Brian led every lap and won by 5 seconds, even though he stopped twice on the last lap to avoid any contact with a back marker.

View images of the winning truck here

July 9, 2010

TQ Racing SXSC10 short course truck

Following on from our original post about the new SX10SC, TQ Race Products have confirmed that these pictures were from their new truck, the first product from their new Pro Roller Series. The SX10 SC not only comes completely built, ready to install electronics, it includes over $200 in factory option parts that most racers would need to purchase separately. These parts will increase the durability and tuning options for the SX10 SC. Efficient design elements take the realistic Short Course style to a new level. Easy maintenance and capable handling will help racers around the country get to the Winner’s Circle quickly and easily. Built from durable composite materials and with race proven suspension, the SX10 SC is ready to hit the track running.

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July 2, 2010

Kyosho Ultima SCR Truck

With three rapid-fire victories immediately after its debut, the new Ultima SC-R has made a huge impact at major ROAR racing events. 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. As a different driver achieved each victory, the performance of the Ultima SC-R has come into sharper focus. 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 and a popular Readyset version is already available (Ultima SC RTR) for those who like to hit the dirt without delay.

View the full feature list here

June 18, 2010

Team C Short Course TS2 truck

Further to our post earlier in the week about the SXSC10, Hong Kong based Team C have announced that they will be releasing this same car under the name of ‘Short Course TS2’. Made to ROAR specifications, it features a large battery tray, full ball bearings throughout, adjustable turnbuckles, aluminium shock absorbers, 12mm hex hubs, a realistic front/rear bumper and a short course style lexan body, which we saw in the original post. We are told it should be ready for release in 2 weeks time.

Source: Team C [teamcracing.net]

June 15, 2010

TQ Racing SXSC10 photos?

Having brought you the first CAD images of the new SXSC10 from TQ Racing, we have come across the first photos of what we believe is the new truck. Shown online by the cars OEM, it doesn’t have the final body shell but the rest appears to be exactly as it was shown in the CAD images.

View more images of the truck here