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July 19, 2012

Viper Black Edition VTX speed control

The Viper Black Edition VTX speed control raises the bar as one of the most advanced speed control system available. Upgraded with stronger BEC, newly designed innovative V-Link software and a focus on 2S battery applications, the Black Edition combines the VTX’s ultra small footprint and adjustability to be the clear choice in your hunt for podium finishes. With two versions to choose from the Black Edition VTX10 and Black Edition VTX10R you have options for which ESC better your needs. Its all aluminum case has been redesigned to be even smaller yet able to disperse heat without the use of a fan. The new external capacitor with remote wires increases capacity over 5 times from the previous design, to better handle the rigors of racing with today’s high power motors and to reduce the size of the ESC case for easier installation.

Source: Viper [viper-rc.com]

July 19, 2012

ZZRacing M4 titanium screws

ZZRacing have released a complete range of M4 titanium screws. Available with countersunk head in M4x6, M4x8, M4x10 & M4x12 and with round head in M4x12 & M4x14. They have also created a whole load of titanium screw sets for the AE TC6.1, RC8 & RC8.2, the JQ THE Car, the Durango DEX408, DNX408 V1 & V2, the HB D8, D8T & D8 Hara, the Mugen MBX6 and the Serpent 811.

Source: ZZRacing [zzracing.net]

July 19, 2012

Drake & Lutz domination at Bring the Heat race

The second Annual Bring The Heat race at The Fabulous Flowood R/C Indoor Park was held this past weekend. There were 246 entries that ran three qualifiers on Saturday and the Mains were held on Sunday. The layout designed by Marc Beck was awesome and fun for everyone. The track held up beautifully for the entire race with very few rough spots on the track. Marc Beck along with Richard and Kris Harris did a fantastic job building the track for the second annual Bring The Heat.

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July 18, 2012

RDRP setup tools and DEX210 options

Revolution Design Racing products have released a whole bunch of new products, including setup tools and option parts for the Durango DEX210. The ultra set-up stand is designed to deliver an even platform to measure the droop setting of 1/10 scale on-road chassis. It incorporates two 7075-T6 aluminium blocks that are connected via an aluminium rod. The chassis will be positioned on the top and you can exactly adjust the droop setting using the RDRP Ultra Ride Height Gauge Road.

View the other new product details here

July 18, 2012

JConcepts Summer Indoor Nationals report

The third stop of the JConcepts Indoor National series made the trip to Outback Raceway in Chico, CA. The facility, otherwise known as A-Main Hobbies, is a 1:10 scale racers’ paradise. The dirt surface is amazing, there is minimal tire wear, the layout was flowing and the traction was hooked up. Then to top if off, all of A-Main Hobbies’ massive inventory is available at the click of a mouse. Team Associated made the trip up north with Steven Hartson and Brent Thielke and was joined by Jason Ruona and Tanner Denney for JConcepts. In the 2011 edition of this race, NorCal local Eric Albano was just a privateer. Fast forward to 2012 and he’s now a Reedy Race Touring Car Open Class champion for Team Associated and with a year under his belt with off-road vehicles making consistent top regional a-main events. Not to be forgotten is a return to RC for Seattle native, John Walentia.

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July 18, 2012

Xray NT1 Pro Limited edition

To celebrate the success of the NT1, Xray have released the limited-edition NT1 Pro, fully loaded with all of the finest & best option parts, all for very special price. Get the NT1 tuned with all the greatest parts as used by the factory team this year, as it goes forward with the mission of capturing the European and World Championship titles.

View the full list of included option parts here

July 18, 2012

Hudy lightweight profiTools

Hudy profiTools are based on the highly-successful Hudy professional tools used by RC factory teams and World champions. Each tool has a special, CAD-designed tip made of Hudy Spring Steel to very precisely fit the corresponding fastener, allowing unmatched torque and long life. New lightweight, comfortable molded hollow handles with machined hubs are designed to allow easy tip exchange.

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]

July 18, 2012

Patrick Nähr wins South German Champs Rd5

The 5th round of the South German Championship took place at the nice track of Türkheim. In total 59 drivers attended the event with 26 of them racing in 1/10 nitro touring. Former European B-Champion Patrick Nähr was in good form and placed his Sonic powered Velox V10 on the first position in qualifying. In the semi-final he was unchallenged and took an easy win securing himself the second position in the starting grid of the 30 minutes main final. The start of the final saw an intense battle between Nähr and Dominic Greiner but after some minutes into the race Nähr took over the lead and increased the gap step by step. As Greiner was hit by technical problems later on Nähr slowed down a little bit and cruised to the victory finishing 4 laps in front of Steve Baumgarten with Thomas Schlee completing the podium.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]