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August 22, 2012

HB Flux Pro Competition ESC

The all-new HB Flux Pro Competition ESC allows you to use a huge range of brushless motors battery types and sizes, and you’ll also be able to program a huge variety of settings to completely customize the driving feel and power delivery you get on the track or course. Up to ten different controller profiles can be stored. Of course, if you just want to ‘set it and forget it’, that’s easily accomplished, with several different preset configurations that you can choose from, such as modified racing, stock racing, ‘blinky’ spec mode, practice, off-road, drift and crawler.

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August 22, 2012

DE Trinidad ST wheel for DEST210R

DE Racing have introduced a Trinidad ST wheel for the soon to be released Team Durango DEST210R stadium truck. This wheel features the greatly improved strength and durability DE are known for along with an original manufacturer offset and heavy duty 15mm hex drive. Combine all that with the stylish good looks of the Trinidad line and you’re sure to get noticed on your way to the winners circle. Available in silver, black, white and yellow.

Source: DE Racing [deracing.net]

August 22, 2012

Thunder Alley Gas Champs – Announcement

Thunder Alley have announced their 4th Annual Gas Championship held from September 22nd to 23rd. With the very unique format and a new Layout built by SiK Track Design / Levi Jackson, and limited amount of practice only on Saturday, the playing field is level for all racers that attend this race. Pro-Line & Byron has stepped up to help the non-sponsored driver by giving them a set (4) tires and fuel with their 1st entry. Additional Pro-Line wheels & tires also will be available at the track at a discounted rate for the racers. Look for International drivers again this year in attendance. Open to a multitude of 1/8th offroad classes, sign up is now open with more details here.

August 21, 2012

Serpent large pit bag

Serpent have released their new large pit bag. Made from hard wearing materials this side loading bag features 3 larger durable plastic drawers as well as strong front zippers, a side pocket with zipper and carrying belts with a padded handle. The sides sport stylish Serpent logo and graphics. Size is 460mm x 295mm x 430mm.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

August 21, 2012

RC Pro Series Canada Alberta Final

RC Depot driver Wayne Mah TQ’d and won the 1/8 Nitro Buggy class in the RC Pro Series Canada (Alberta division) finals held @ the “Clutch Nutz” track in Red Deer Alberta this past weekend. Wayne’s OS Powered Kyosho MP9 was unmatched throughout qualifying as well as the 45 minute long A-Main. 2nd spot was owned by fellow team driver Cory Drachenberg; also in an OS powered Kyosho MP9. In third place, driving for Pro-Line/PM Hobbycraft was Peter Tozser in a Reedy Powered RC8.2.

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August 21, 2012

Associated RC10T4.1 Brushless NiMH combo

Similar to the RC10B4.1 combo released yesterday, the RC10T4.1 Brushless NiMH combo features many of the components from the RC10T4 Team Kit while incorporating a 2.4 GHz 3-channel radio system, Reedy 3300kV brushless motor, XP SC4500-BL electronic speed control, Reedy 3000mAh WolfPack battery, and a wall charger. Additional upgrades can be made to your brushless RC10B4.1 using a full line of Factory Team B4 hop-ups, as well as Reedy and LRP performance parts.

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August 21, 2012

Alien Racing Legend 12.1 World Edition

To celebrate their successful participation at their first 1/12 World Championships back in July, Alien Racing have introduced the Legend 12.1 in a special and limited version called World Edition. Only 1 production batch will be done only for those who pre-order and delivery will be start at the beginning of October. The Legend W.E. has no links or T-bar which they claim provides the best performance and efficiency and the car is delivered with a lateral shock and an upper deck for damper installation.

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August 21, 2012

Dutch EFRA GP – Announcement

The AMCA club in Apeldoorn are playing host to a 1/8th EFRA GP from the 21st to the 23rd of September this year. Run to EFRA rules, this event will also include a 40+ race for the ‘old guys’, and everyone participating must have an EFRA drivers license or valid national license. Already attracting some top driver don’t pass up the opportunity to race on one of the World’s finest circuits and to go up against some of the quickest drivers in Europe. Entry is now open and can be filled in here.