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January 26, 2011

JConcepts Hit Men blue pre-mounted

An original favorite enters the fray once again; the JConcepts Hit Men are back. Pre-mounted for convenience and at a new low cost for the budget minded racer, the Hit Men are an exceptional multi-purpose tire for 1/8th buggy racing. In a class where variety and new product enters the market continuously, JConcepts reaches into the arsenal and brings the racer a low cost option while not sacrificing performance. The Hit Men incorporate a compact tire body with a crisp tread pattern with precise separation for intense racing competition and in new condition excel on soft surfaces with either dry or wet conditions. Worn versions excel on indoor or outdoor clay tracks where a slight groove has formed. Come mounted on JConcepts white Mono wheels.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

January 26, 2011

Shepherd shock tool

Shepherd have introduced their all new shock tool. This lightweight tool has been CNC machined and was especially designed for the Velox Revolutionary Shocks. No more pliers or other tools, which could damage the shock body or cap, are necessary. The hexagon on one end of the tool tightens the shock cap screw while the two pins on the opposite end fit perfectly in the shock bottom screw. A must-have for every Shepherd driver.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

January 26, 2011

Reedy 5500mAh 60C 14.8V competition LiPo

Reedy have announce the arrival of the 5500mAh 60C 14.8V competition LiPo batteries for the 2011 racing season. Competition tested and proven by world-class racers, this battery features high capacity for maximum duration with a 60C rating for maximum power output. Designed for 1:8 electric buggies and truggies, this battery fits perfectly in Team Associated’s RC8e, SC8e, and RC8Te while also suitable for use in many other chassis. Reedy’s molded hard case helps protect against crash damage and a Deans Ultra Plug connector minimizes resistance and increases power output.

View the full specs here

January 26, 2011

Bando FR & RR belts for the KM H-K1

More new parts for the H-K1 200mm chassis with KM Racing releasing this pair of Bando front and rear belts. Made in Japan from Kevlar reinforced plastic, the belts offer extra durability and long life compared the standard versions in the kit.

Source: KM Racing [km-rc.com]

January 26, 2011

Yokomo announce European TC driver lineup

Yokomo were in touch to officially announce their complete European on road team driver line up for 2011. The Japanese manufacturer has been virtually unbeatable this year in Europe with German driver Ronald Volker winning everything, with the exception of the Worlds, in the last 12 months. This kind of success has attracted a number of top level drivers to the team for the new year, including French contingent of Lucas Urbain, Loic Jasmin and Cyril N’Diaye. They join an already strong team which includes Yannic Pruemper, Vijami Kutvonen, Martin Hofer, Daniel Sieber and Michal Bok, the latter just joining the squad last November. Under the guidance of Robert Itoh and Umino Yukijiro we can once again expect Yokomo to perform strongly this season.

View all driver details here

January 26, 2011

Thunder Power sign Viktor Wilck for 2011

Thunder Power Racing have announced the signing of multiple World and European Championship finalist Viktor Wilck to their team for 2011. The Tamiya factory driver will use the company’s new motors and batteries in both his TRF on road and off road cars. The Swedish driver had this to say about his new deal:

I’m happy to have signed with Thunder Power for 2011. After 3 years with SpeedPassion it was time to take on new challenges, I would like to thank Wilson and everybody else at SpeedPassion for this great time we had together and looking forward to develop, and be apart of, Thunder Power’s new racing line.

Source: Thunder Power RC [thunderpowerrc.com]

January 26, 2011

VRC Column – A taste of things to come

We can’t wait to show you what the VRC team has been working on for the past 5 years so here is a sneak preview of what you can expect. In 1:8 nitro you will have the choice between our own Intercept NR8, the Kyosho Evolva M3, the Serpent 966 chassis. The bodies will feature decal sets of all the leading brands in 1;8 nitro on-road racing: Kyosho, Serpent, Mugen, Shepherd, Motonica, Xray, Capricorn and our own Intercept.

Continue reading the column here

January 25, 2011

Derek Guidry wins January Jam

The first city-owned indoor offroad race track in the USA held its first annual January Jam race. The Flowood R/C Indoor Park has been open since the first of December. You won’t find a finer facility anywhere. Bubba Barham, President of Trackseekers R/C Club, reports that they had 85 entries with 120 vehicles. They ran ten classes. The race started at 10 a.m. and ended at 2:30 a.m. Sunday morning. Bubba said they took a vote after two qualifiers to see if they wanted to run the third qualifier and the majority wanted to stay and run it. “It exceeded any and all our expectations.” Drivers came from Dallas, Atlanta, with many from Lousisiana. Derek Guidry, racing a Team Associated RC8B and RC8T, Top Qualified in both Expert Buggy and Truggy and won first place in both. He had some serious competition with Jason Wendling, Denver Houghton, Reggie Tongue, Brady Walton, and John Tabony chasing him.

Source: Associated [rc10.com]