The final day of the 2013 CRCRC Winter Mid West Championships, is…the finals. With the continued record breaking warm temperatures keeping the humidity in the building at the Ohio RC Factory, and the soil remained moist. Traction is not an issue, but getting steering is because of the amount of rear grip. Barcodes in Gold are the go-to tire for the JConcepts drivers in buggy, and Pressure Points are the tire in SCT.
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JConcepts adds another top quality carbon fiber accessory to the already hefty list for the SC10 line of vehicles with the SC10 front body mount. Support of the body mass is very critical in SCT performance and shoring up the front body mount flexibility was a major focus with this new front body mount. Heavy-duty but light-weight, 3mm carbon fiber is the base of the design which follows along the geometry and stock mounting holes on the SC10 front shock tower. Recessed portions allow for the adjustable mount towers to drop straight into place and fasten with the stock socket-head hardware. Some aesthetically pleasing pockets have been machined into the face of the mount, lowering the overall weight of the part and for brand recognition.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
When racing on a loamy or top soil track surface, the inside of the Low CG Slash or Rally chassis can become loaded with dirt or debris which creates extra weight. With the JConcepts over-tray these worries are minimized with the simple and functional over-tray. Fitting nicely under the body it hugs the outside dimension of the Low CG Slash and Rally chassis protecting the inside from unwanted excess dirt and debris build-up during racing conditions. The over-tray is built with extra height and rake to provide extra room for various electrical and battery configurations.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
King Headz have released this LCG aluminium motor mount for the Slash 4×4. CNC machined from 7075 grade aluminium and anodized black, it replaces the stock plastic motor mount. This mount will directly work with either the slipper or center diff and was designed to use he included 10X19X5 bearings which are much stronger than the stock 10X15X4 bearing.
Source: King Headz [kingheads.com]
Robby Gordon is well known for versatile driving skills that have earned him success in everything from NASCAR to short-course off-road racing. Robby got his start as a desert racer in 1986, and he remains a force in this unique brand of high-speed, high-endurance competition. Unmistakable in his tough black and vivid orange race trucks, Robby is a fan favorite and a top contender when the green flag drops on the famous Dakar Rally. And now you can drive Robby’s ride yourself with the Traxxas Robby Gordon Edition Dakar Slash. The award-winning Traxxas Slash puts you in the driver’s seat for intense, high-flying off-road action. Robby’s full-size Dakar truck embodies the spirit of Traxxas R/C with its 6.0 liter LS2 V8 racing engine, sand-shredding horsepower, 20-inch suspension travel, and desert-conquering durability.
The HPI Blitz is now available with a super-fast Flux brushless system for extreme speed and power! The Blitz took the Short Course scene by storm by combining the best in durability, performance, looks, style and innovation all into one ready-to-run package, and now it has more power than ever! With 4300KV on tap from the Flux Shot 4300 motor, controlled by the powerful Flux Reload V2 speed controller, the Blitz Flux is ready for anything.
The new Nitro Slash from Traxxas combines heavyweight horsepower with a lightweight 2WD chassis to deliver astounding performance and over-the-top fun. The award-winning TRX 3.3 engine gives the Nitro Slash tire-melting thrust that is far more than any driver needs and exactly what every driver wants. EZ-Start electric starting gets the Nitro Slash fired up fast, and with all required running accessories included, all you need is a tankful of Top Fuel Power Plus to experience the wildest ride in the short-course scene.
GCRC Raceway, a purpose built indoor clay 1/10th race track in Australia would host a 13 round race series. Panther team driver Darren Lord took the series by storm in the 4WD Pro SC division. Eleven TQs and twelve 1st place finishes secured Darren the hard fought title.
Source: Panther [panthertires.com]
