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November 9, 2011

Jason Branham takes RC Pro titles

This past weekend Agama/Pro-Line racer Jason Branham attended the RC Pro International Finals in Porter, TX,just outside of Houston, at Mike’s Hobbies and Gulf Coast Raceway and wrote this report. Gulf Coast Raceway is probably one of the finest race facilities you will find in the country and as host of the 2010 IFMAR Sedan World Championships, GCR was very excited to host their first major off-road race. The crew did a fantastic job with the layout which made for some very fast and close racing. I came into the Finals tied in points with Ryan Lutz in Pro Buggy and Mike Battaile in Pro Arena Truck so I knew right off the bat that if was going to take the titles then I was going to have to finish ahead of these guys as well as the rest of the field to do so.

Continue reading the report here

November 9, 2011

Sweep Racing Strong Glue Jr.

Do you ever reach into your RC bag for some tire glue and notice it has either dried out, or the nozzle has become clogged? This can be a frustrating and expensive problem as it leaves a lot of tire glue wasted. Sweep Racing is now offering their popular Strong glue in ‘Jr.’ size bottles with a child resistant cap to prevent clogging and to also avoid the purchases of an excessive amount of glue. You can now actually finish an entire bottle of glue.

Source: Sweep [sweepracing.com]

November 8, 2011

HPI Apache C1 4wd Flux brushless buggy

The HPI Apache C1 4wd Flux brushless buggy is the ultimate in 1/8th scale desert and all-terrain fun. With HB Race DNA suspension system from the World Championship Winning HB D8 buggy and Flux Brushless power to all 4 wheels, it’s ready for competition straight out of the box. Add the legendary HPI durability and you have yourself a no-compromise, bash-proof 4wd machine for all day, all-terrain fun. Rounding off the package are scale replica Yokohama Geolandar off-road tires and a detailed, pre-painted realistic desert buggy cage-style body, complete with spare tire and driver and co-driver figures.

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November 8, 2011

Jason Jakubczyk dominates 2011 MORL Series

Kyosho America/Team Orion Factory Driver Jason Jakubczyk has swept the 2011 Midwest Off-Road Racing League Series! The MORL Series has been ongoing for over 20 years throughout Michigan and Indiana. This is also the largest 1/10 off-road racing series in the Mid-West that consistently brings in the top drivers from both states. This years series consisted of 6 different tracks, 1 race each month, with points earned at each event. Then each driver would be allowed 2 throwouts with their 4 best rounds counting for the overall Championship. Jason went on to lock up all 3 of the Modified Championships he participated in after the first 4 races of the series!

Source: Kyosho America [kyoshoamerica.com]

November 8, 2011

TLR 8ight Gen III radio tray

Seen in various forms for the past few months, TLR has announced the new Gen III radio tray for the line of 8ight vehicles. The radio tray is a drop in replacement in all 8ight vehicles with many improved features. The key features of the radio tray are improved weight distribution and adjustability with the throttle servo relocation improving servo life by moving the servo away from engine vibration which can potentially reduce servo life. A ball bearing throttle linkage creates a precise throttle feel while molded index points improves accuracy with linkage alignment. Furthermore a switch relocation improves ON/OFF switch access and a metal J-Nut secured battery box increases radio tray life during chassis flex. Available in early December.

View the full set here

November 8, 2011

Tironi & Cavicchioli win 2011 Motonica Trophy

The Motonica Trophy race was held recently on the newly resurfaced Fiorano track in Italy. In the 1/10th 200mm class it was Francesco Tironi in his first race with the new Capricorn Lab C02 and he dominated the race setting a new qualifying record and new lap record on the way to the TQ spot. In the final he won the 30 minute encounter by 6 laps ahead of Michele Scaglioni in 2nd and Luca Redaelli in 3rd. In the 1/8th scale class it was Alberto Picco that took the top spot in qualifying setting a new lap record on the way. In the final however it was Alberto hit problems and retired from the lead at 20 minutes. The race was won by Xray driver Christian Cavicchioli with Mugen driver Mirko Salemi in 2nd and Capricorn driver Andrea Ciurlante in 3rd.

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November 8, 2011

Tanner Denney wins at KBRL Rd2

Round 2 of the KBRL Series kicked off at the Fear Farm located in Phoenix, Arizona. A record 200 entries showed up to compete in the fast-growing series. The traction level provided was extremely hooked up with a watered surface making it relatively loose when it was dry. Tire choice as well as driver changes were necessary to compete all day long at the Fear Farm. During the opening moments of the main event, mistakes by the leaders sent cars in all directions. Tanner Denney emerged with the lead and stretched it with his Reedy/LRP equipped B4.1 to a 10-second margin. Associated teammate Brian Kinwald remained in the second position and looked to hunt down Denney. During the closing laps, Tanner got caught up in traffic, allowing the margin between him and Kinwald to be cut in half. Tanner would not be denied and finished off the remaining laps in style, cruising to a sizable victory on the popular series. Brian Kinwald finished second and Chris Wheeler third.

Source: Associated [teamassociated.com]

November 8, 2011

CSO MTX5 FR upper arm holder

CSO have released this high quality CNC machined 7075 T6 aluminium front supension upper arm holder for the Mugen MTX5. Made from lightweight anodised aluminium its design and materials claims to add extra strength to this vulnerable area of the car.

Source: CSO [cso.com.hk]