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September 12, 2011

JR Mitch & Felix Law win FL SC King Series Rd1

The Florida Short Course King Series is one of the better known series for the Short Course Truck racer. This series was started 2 years ago by a racer name Chad Cason who was able to bring new tracks/club into the series to make Short Course racing more interesting. By adding money on top of the grand prize makes this an event racers would not want to miss. The first round of the SCK series kicked off at New Red Hobbies in Ocala and there was a total of 86 entries for the first round of the Short Course King Series.

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September 8, 2011

JConcepts Rulux wheels for Losi SCT-E

By popular demand JConcepts is bringing the Rulux 12mm hex design to the Losi SCT-E Short Course 4×4. Rulux wheels are 1:1 inspired and offer a look that is unmistakably JConcepts. No detail has been missed as the Rulux wheel incorporates a lug nut and spoke affect that emulates the real thing. Wheel profile, interior and exterior ribbing and spoke design were all areas of focus while creating the combination of durability, clearance, functionality and appearance.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

September 8, 2011

JConcepts Ford Raptor SVT X-Flow body update

JConcepts introduces an update to their One Size Fits Most ROAR National Champion winning, Ford Raptor SVT X-Flow body. With an ever increasing number of 2wd and 4wd SCT trucks on the market, a need for a body that is extremely versatile is in demand and so with confirmed placement on the Slash, Slash 4×4, SC10, SC10 4×4, Losi XXX-SCT and SCT-E, when it comes to the X-Flow body being versatile is an understatement. Officially licensed by Ford, the JConcepts Ford Raptor SVT body is inspired from the ground up as an all-out SCT race body. The X-Flow is the best handling Raptor body to date and offers even more escape paths than the original to minimize the parachute affect.

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September 7, 2011

Chad Due does double at Labor Day Challenge

This last weekend Clark RC Park held its 3rd Annual Labor Day Challenge with some of the top drivers in the midwest showcasing their skills. The short course classes saw Chad Due and Matt Sunderlage battle it out through two rounds of qualifying to see who would start the main from the top spot with Chad Due edging out Sunderlage in both the 2WD and 4×4 class. With the mains underway Chad Due checked out on the 2WD Short Course class and never looked back taking the win in 2WD with Matt Sunderlage taking 2nd place and Adrian Veach in 3rd. 4X4 Short Course had hard racing the entire main with Matt Sunderlage taking the holeshot and leading the three laps. Chad Due took the lead and Matt was never able to get back by the Associated 4X4 giving the win to Chad Due and second place to Matt Sunderlage. Young Cole Tollard put in a strong showing taking home the third position.

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September 6, 2011

Durango DESC410R SC wheels in white

Durango now offer these new white wheels for their DESC410R short course truck. Identical to the original kit-supplied short course wheels, these high performance wheels use the same 15mm hex for superb power-handling but are now available in white. Molded from a strong and durable material for reliable performance whatever you put them through.

Source: Durango [team-durango.com]

September 3, 2011

Sneak Peek – Pro-Line Badlands SC

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Pro-Line have released this sneak peek video of their as yet unconfirmed tires giving the camera a rooster spray. Judging by the massive pins we believe they are the new badlands SC tires, but we will know for sure when Pro-Line release confirmation in the next few weeks.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

September 3, 2011

RPM SC10 4×4 A-arms

RPM have produced An A-arm design for the Associated SC10 4×4 that can handle the roughest and toughest abuse and still come back for more. Since strength and durability were primary design considerations, they focused on common breakage areas for strength upgrades. Hinge pin and cross holes such as shock mounts and anti-sway bar holes have been beefed up for some much-needed muscle. The structure of the A-arms is also dramatically different than the stock design, which not only helps with the strength and sturdiness of the overall design, it also helps contribute to a stronger, less flexible design than the stock A-arms. All this strength and at a weight that is virtually identical to stock Associated A-arms.

Source: RPM [rpmrcproducts.com]

September 2, 2011

Scott Brown & Billy Fischer win Short Course Nationals

RC Madness in Enfield, CT is the designated host for the annual Short Course Nationals. The 3rd annual event brought out many of the best drivers in the East along with drivers coming in from as far as Arizona and Washington. Changing conditions were a major factor because of Hurricane Irene traveling up the east coast of the United States. Friday’s open practice session was in clear weather as drivers tuned their Short Course trucks to the track’s conditions.

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