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January 25, 2018

Team Associated Reflex DB10 & Trophy Rat RTR kits

Team Associated have introduced their new Reflex DB10 buggy and Trophy Rat 1/10th scale RTR truck. Both are based on AE’s 9-time R.O.A.R. Short Course National Championship-winning truck platform. They feature some major upgrades not normally found in RTRs, such as a water-resistant high-power Reedy brushless speed control and 3300kV brushless motor, a 2.4GHz 2-channel radio system as well as AE’s all-new DVC (Dynamic Vehicle Control) receiver unit with built-in adjustable digital gyro which allows vehicle stability to be adjusted to flow with the terrain. A Reedy metal-gear digital high-torque servo and LED lights front and rear round out both packages. The suspension also received an upgrade with the addition of adjustable blue anodised aluminium V2 12mm big bore coil-over shocks. The gearbox now comes with a heavy-duty sealed-gear differential and externally adjustable V2 slipper clutch. 81mm CVA driveshafts increase traction and chassis support. Hex-drive, realistic off road wheels and tyres, to keep the vehicles gripping the ground, come standard. The Reflex DB10 comes finished with a pre-painted buggy body shell while the Trophy Rat utilises a customised and weathered truck body.

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January 24, 2018

HRC Racing 6S hardcase LiPo battery pack

HRC Distribution have introduce the HRC Racing brand 6S hardcase LiPo battery pack for 1/8th scale applications. The pack is of the same 138x48x47mm dimension as most 4S packs, allowing to put more power into 1/8th buggies, trucks and monster trucks without having to upgrade the battery compartment. The battery is made of high-quality 4900mAh 60C/110C cells and it comes pre-wired with an industry-standard balancer port and a T-type power connector.

Source: HRC Distribution [hrcdistribution.com]

January 24, 2018

2018 Quebec Indoor Nationals – Announcement

The 4th annual Québec Indoor Nationals will be held at the Dégelis Arena in Quebec, Canada from the 19th to 22nd of April. The track will be designed by JTQ and 70 trucks of clay will make for another awesome experience with indoor pitting available for everyone. Classes run are 1/8th Nitro Buggy and Truck, 1/8th E-Buggy and E-Truck as well as 1/8th Nitro Buggy 35+ along 1/10th 2WD, 4WD and SCT 4×4 racing. Sign-up for the race is available here.

January 21, 2018

Castle Creations Sidewinder 4 BL speed controller

Castle Creations have introduced the fourth generation of their popular Sidewinder brushless speed controller, the Sidewinder 4. The all- new and improved ESC builds upon Castle’s most popular platform – the Sidewinder 3. The the fourth generation is the first platform running Cryo-Drive technology which reduces operating temperatures in all applications as it is a combination of software enhancements and precision fluid dynamics. The new case is designed specifically for maximum airflow from the huge 30mm fan included with the Sidewinder 4. These changes result in cooler ESC temperatures, increased runtime and power handling. All of these improvements mean drivers can gear more aggressively for more speed and harder/longer runs. The speedo is still waterproof and compatible with the optional Castle Link USB programmer. The speed controller is available separately or as combo package with a range of 14xx series motors.

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January 19, 2018

Motiv Defy Grey Graphene LiHV range

Coming from Motiv is their new Defy Grey Graphene LiHV battery range. Available are four specifications including an 8400mAh standard size pack of 329g, a 6000mAh low centre of gravity standard pack of 265g, a 5000mAh shorty of 202g, and an 8200mAh 1S shorty of 150g for 1-cell applications. All are made of high-quality +100C high-voltage LiPo cells and the 2S packs feature 5mm bullet-type connectors while the 1S pack utilises 4mm tubes.

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January 16, 2018

2018 Spring Super Cup Series Rd1 – Report

The JConcepts Super Cup Championship Series has long been the premiere 1/10th off-road racing series in Florida and 2018 marks the 10th year anniversary of this glorious series. Like many years in the past, round 1 of the Spring Super Cup race serves double duty as it kicks off the 2018 racing season and also serves as the award ceremony and banquet event for the 2017 season crowning the top 5’s for both the 2017 Spring and Fall Super Cup Seasons along with many other awards and achievements. Saturday was the start of round 1 of the Spring Super Cup Championship Series hosted by Beachline Raceway. A few jumps were fixed to allow for better take offs and landings making it more consistent for racers to put down fast laps on the grippy surface. With the entry count nearing 240 total entries, the excitement of the Super Cup was definitely in the air.

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January 15, 2018

British Off-Road Grand Prix – Report

The British Off-Road Grand Prix took place at the Centre:MK in Milton Keynes, UK this past weekend. A huge shopping complex in the centre of the UK, this was the third year on the trot an event has taken place here with the Reedy Race and GT12 World Championships in the previous two years. A fantastic opportunity for RC cars to interact hugely with the public. 165 entries in 2WD, 110 4WD and 20 in Short Course a truly massive turnout. 2WD started first and as expected the battle was between the leading three, Michal Orlowski, Neil Cragg and Lee Martin. Yokomo’s Lee Martin managed to TQ the last two qualifying rounds giving him the overall TQ position with Neil second and Michal third. The three legged finals saw Lee take the overall win with a strong display. Schumacher’s Michal jumped Neil after the three legs taking home second and Schumacher’s Tom Yardy 4th.

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January 14, 2018

2018 RC Chili Bowl – Report

The 2018 RC Chili Bowl set record entries of over 437 as it wrapped up a fun and competitive event. Held at the Expo Square Fair Grounds and ran alongside the famous full-sized Chili Bowl Midget Nationals in Tulsa, Oklahoma, this race is quickly becoming the biggest dirt oval event on the racing calendar. Now in its fourth year under the helm of legendary event Promoter and Announcer Scotty Ernst, the RC Chili Bowl contests electric dirt oval classes that include Short Course Modified, Short Course B Modified, Wingless Sprint, Street Stock, Midwest Modified, Late Model, Masters Outlaw Sprint, and Outlaw Sprint, giving everyone a class or classes to race in to suit every race style and skillset.

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