Pro-Line has released a sneak peek at their new Suburbs SC tires that have received an update over the originals. The new tires will feature a wider carcass for improved contact patch and a deeper tread for longer life. Grooved and softened inserts are included for better compliance and additional sidewall ribbing gives extra stability. More information and images as we get them.
Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]
AKA have announced the update of all their current 1:10 SC tire and insert combos with their new red insert. The fluted I.D. of the soft red insert allows it to absorb the heavy hits while still having enough internal structure to retain it’s shape and stiffness in the turns to keep corner speeds up. The result is more consistent handling on a wider variety of surfaces with less compromise. R-Line tire and insert combos will be replacing their current tire and insert combo tires and they will be discontinuing the older numbers as supplies run out.
Source: AKA [raceaka.com]
The Smasher marks Robitronic’s foray into the short-course arena. Straightforward, bold faced and with loads of top-features to boot, the Smasher really appeals to newcomers and rc-enthusiasts eager to experience real racing atmosphere!. Designed as a 2wd short course truck, the Smasher builds upon the typical chassis optimized for extra ground clearance, supported by extra long a-arms and oil-filled shocks to stomach any terrain, you might want to race the Smasher on.
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Last Saturday was the first CRCRC SCT Shootout and included a kids 12 and under class, sportsman 2wd SCT (17.5 motor or standard RTR brushed motor), 2wd Open, and 4×4 Open SCT classes. The race had 89 SCT entries including four heats of 2wd Open SCT, three heats of 4×4 SCT, three heats of sportsman 2wd SCT, and two heats of kids 12 and under. The format was 3 qualifying rounds (rocket round) with 10 minute A-mains and a single bump up from each of the lower mains. The track was laid down fresh a week before the race so traction was fairly high.
View the full report here.
Team Losi’s Casey Peck and A-Main Hobbies driver Marty Korn took respective victories in 4WD and 2WD at the 12th running of ‘The Dirt’ Nitro Challenge in Arizona. A tough track for the 1:10 electric trucks, having been designed to cater for the large 1:8 Buggy entry, Peck took his Novak powered SCTE to victory in 4wd after a close battle with the Hobao of Top Qualifier Jeremy Kortz with Kevin Gahan’s Losi completing the podium. In 2WD Korn took his Proline equipped Associated SC10 to victory over Peck.
View the full event report here.
While at the Dirt Nitro Challenge we were given a sneak look at the soon to be released soft SC closed cell inserts. After extensive testing with Pro Short Course drivers like Ryan Cavalieri, they found that a softer insert is desirable in racing conditions. Like all of Pro-Line’s closed cell foam, this insert is ultra-durable, water-proof and shaped to exactly match the profile of the tires.
Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]
New from MIP designs are their high quality drives for the Traxxas Slash, as well as a whole host of other Traxxas cars, designed to hold up to todayʼ’s power systems. Made from highest quality American alloy steel, they have been heat treated for excellent wear resistance and toughness. These MIP drives are a direct replacement, no modification necessary and are completely rebuildable.
Source: MIP [miponline.com]
Tire inserts are one of the most critical aspects of Short Course off-road racing. Racers have asked JConcepts for a firmer and more durable insert and after much deliberation the new JConcepts Profiled insert is ready. Having the insert with proper density for track conditions pays dividends to the racer and especially toward the end of races. Starting on too firm an insert, the driver feels ‘on edge’ during the first run or subsequent runs on a set of inserts. Starting on too soft an insert, the driver’s vehicle is not responsive enough or runs the risk of too much insert breakdown during the tail end of a tires life which creates a squirmy or inconsistent feel. Having the feel that is just right requires a bit of balance of durability and hardness. To add to the construction and performance, JConcepts has added cut / grooves into the profile of the inserts to add an even greater driver to track feel.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
