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April 26, 2011

Losi XXX-SCT auction in support of Ian Trettel

On Saturday, March 5th 2011, Rockstar Energy Suzuki rider Ian Trettel sustained a severe head injury during practice at the AMA Supercross event in Daytona Beach. Trettel, a rising rookie, drafted from the amateur Suzuki team had finished 5th in his Supercross Pro Debut this year. He is currently in Atlanta, GA at the Shepard Center for rehab and is making progress every day. Losi is donating a XXX-SCT for the Trettel Auction on eBay via Road 2 Recovery’s store front. This is not just a normal XXX-SCT but is a one of a kind that has been signed by all the superstars of Supercross including James Stewart, Ryan Dungey, Chad Reed, Kevin Windham etc. You can make a bid on this awesome car, as well as other donated memorabilia, directly here, or if you would like to make a donation please visit www.road2recovery.com for monetary donations or by purchasing a t-shirt or bracelet thru www.vurbmoto.com.

April 26, 2011

Jimmy Storey wins Short Course National series opener

Last weekend saw the first of the 6-round Short Course national series kick off at the all-weather Astroturf track at Silverstone RCMCC. In the 4WD class, Team Durango driver Stuart Harlow dominated qualifying, taking all four rounds for the TQ spot and first on the grid. Jimmy Storey placed 2nd on the grid with the DESC410R, with Terry Atkinson 4th on the grid with yet another DESC410R. Grip levels were very high and drivers were trimming tyres to reduce the tendancy for grip roll. The finals were run over two legs instead of the 3 the drivers had been promised and it was best time to count. In leg one Jimmy Storey took up the lead after a few laps and took the leg win, but it was still very much to play for in the second leg. After taking the lead early again, Jimmy made an error passing a backmarker and Stuart re-took the lead for a couple of laps before positions changed again. Jimmy Storey took the second leg and with it the win. Stuart Harlow came in second overall for a Team Durango 1-2.

Source: Durango [team-durango.com]

April 23, 2011

Jason Ruona takes Pro 4 at JConcepts Indoor Nats Rd2

Round 2 of the JConcepts Indoor National Series kicked off at OCRC raceway in Huntington Beach, CA. The renowned indoor facility was topped off with a fresh new layout and grippy surface for this special event. Race director Nick Black kept the program running smooth all weekend while running 3 rounds of qualifying on Saturday and main events on Sunday. JConcepts driver Jason Ruona held the coveted pole position in Pro 4 having paced the 6 minute qualifiers with ease but with a 10 minute A-main, the racing was hotly contended throughout. The Pro 4 main started off as Jason Ruona grabbed a clean start and held a slight lead over Chris Jarosz in 2nd. A mistake by Jarosz moved Colby Poh into second where he pressured Ruona until a mistake dropped Poh several seconds back. Ruona increased the lead and looked more comfortable each lap as his SC10 4×4 truck continued to look looked smooth and consistent. With only several laps to go, Jarosz moved back into 2nd place dropping Colby to 3rd while Ruona stayed out front and just cruised. Leading wire to wire, Ruona was never challenged and took a well deserved win with his brand new SC10 4×4. Chris Jarosz finished in 2nd and Colby Poh in 3rd. Jason chose JConcepts Short Course Double Dees (front) and Bar Codes (rear) tires in gold compound along with Rulux 12mm hex wheels, topped off with the Ford Raptor body.

View the Pro 4 main video here

April 21, 2011

RPM Shock Shaft Guards

RPM Shock Shaft Guards are a simple design, replacing your stock shock spring cup with one that has a thin but tough shield rising up to the base of the shock body, completely blocking debris from striking the shock shaft. The back and sides are open, which prevents debris from building inside the guard as well. The kit comes with replacement oversized shock rod ends, improving durability and consistency on the shock pivot ball. Additionally, they redesigned the top of the rod end so it is square. That square end keys the shock shaft guard for directional control. The front shield of the guard covers over 100 degrees of frontal exposure. These guards are zero friction protection devices, meaning the guard never touches the working elements of the shock. Sold in sets of four they will fit the Slash 2wd and Slash 4×4 as well as other Traxxas vehickles. Available in Black, Blue and Dyeable White materials.

View the black guard set here

April 21, 2011

Traxxas Slash 2wd Chad Hord edition

Traxxas have announced the release of their latest replica truck, the Boss Snowplow Pro 2wd of Chad Hord. This ready to race truck is supplied with a TQ 2.4Ghz radio system and Power cell 7-cell NiMh battery. The base is the same high quality truck from Traxxas with Titan 12-Turn 550 modified motor, XL-5 waterproof electronic speed control, water-sealed receiver box and steering servo, metal gear Magnum 272 transmission and Revo-spec torque-control slipper clutch but with the familiar racing colours of Chad Hord.

Source: Traxxas [traxxas.com]

April 20, 2011

Pro-Line Flo-Tek SC shell video

Having brought you information on the new Pro-Line Flo-Tek SC shell last week, the US company have put together a video showing the benefits of this new shell. Preventing the car from ‘parachuting’ its many air vents help it fly through the air in a more controllable manner.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

April 19, 2011

Mike Truhe wins Mod SC at JConcepts Spring Indoor Nats

Losi’s Mike Truhe, Frank Root and Cody Turner attended the 3rd Annual JConcepts Spring Indoor Nationals hosted by OCRC Raceway this past weekend. The track layout was fast and fun setting up for an awesome weekend of racing. In the Pro2 (Mod SC) class Mike and Frank would battle it out for TQ throughout the 3 rounds of qualifying. When it was all said and done, Frank had taken the TQ over teammate Mike Truhe by a narrow margin, with Cody Turner 4th on the grid. The format called for a 10 minute Single A-Main and everyone expected a dog fight between the Losi pilots, and the main did not disappoint. The entire field got off to a clean start and started to freight train around the very quick track. Frank made a bobble and allowed Mike into the lead, while Cody had moved up to 3rd. Throughout the race, Mike and Frank would closely battle, even side by side at times while pulling away from the pack. In the end, Mike held off the charge and took the victory after 10 hard fought minutes, with Frank in 2nd and Cody in 3rd.

Source: TLR [tlracing.com]

April 18, 2011

Durango DESC410R underbody

New from Durango for the DESC410R, is this underbody, which is a great option for running on less than perfect tracks where you’re likely to get debris entering the chassis. It’s a great way of protecting your valuable electrics, or just keeping things clean. The cover sits snugly over the chassis and can be secured with hook and loop tape for maximum protection. Three vent scoops are provided and can be opened up if required with minimal negative effect on the protection offered.

View the underbody mounted here