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January 12, 2018

Black edition MyLaps transponders

Team Associated have introduced black edition MyLaps lap counting transponders. The Hybrid (2-wire) transponder is the same size and features many of the same specs as the RC4 transponder, but it is backwards compatible with older decoder boxes. This transponder does not support car ID numbers. It is compatible with all AMBrc2 decoder boxes and MyLaps RC3 and RC4 decoder boxes. The RC4 (3-wire) transponder is the latest in the line of transponders from MyLaps. The RC4 transponder supports car ID numbers so you can have the same transponder number in all your cars, with a different ID for each. The RC4 transponder also gives additional telemetry data such as voltage to the transponder and transponder temperature each time the loop is crossed. This transponder will only work on RC4 decoder boxes with version 4 firmware or higher.

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January 11, 2018

2018 JConcepts Indoor National Series – Announcement

JConcepts have announced the 2018 edition of their popular Indoor National Series. Now in its eighth year and with over 7,500 entries and counting, the JConcepts Indoor National Series has become the race for racers to showcase their driving skills on a national level while testing themselves against some of the industry’s best drivers. At the core, the INS remains unchanged, but is devoted to raising the standard for 2018 in terms of series participation, factory driver representation, and professionalism. The distinct 5-race series takes on the seasonal format of Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall Nationals races that will be held at fixed locations while the final race will serve as the ‘End of year bash’ and series championship presentation. For 2018, the Stadium and SCT classes have been simplified. To help bring new life to the events, the truck classes will be formatted around the 13.5 motor. Now, with Stadium and SCT classes available in a new power package, racers have fresh classes to race alongside the already popular 13.5 4WD class. In addition, the success of the Independent classes on the Super Cup Championship Series has driven JC to add this offering on the National Series. The Independent class, limited to 40 entries per event, is quite simply a 17.5 buggy class for drivers without sponsorships. Full details and all dates can be found here.

January 9, 2018

Exotek Rock Rey HD gearbox set & servo arm

Exotek have introduced a heavy duty front aluminium gearbox set and a heavy duty clamping servo arm for the Losi Baja and Rock Rey trucks. Starting with the gearbox set, the all-machined alloy gearbox delivers extra durability and precision gear mesh and alignment – the alloy construction insures the drive shaft gear maintains 100 percent teeth engagement against the diff gear to eliminate the problem of worn gear teeth and poor gear mesh. Additionally, a larger 11mm bearing is included to better withstand the forces of high powered motors on the input shaft to reduce bearing failures there. The gearbox comes with a polished and anodised finish and it fits the 1/10th Losi Baja and Rock Rey kits.

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January 9, 2018

2018 CRCRC Winter Mid-West Championship – Report

The CRCRC is a special event that has become the iconic race for kicking off the indoor racing season with the longest running racing event in RC. Better known as the Winter Mid-West Championships. Hosted by the Ohio R/C Factory in Columbus, Ohio, after 31 years the Mid-West Champs is still going strong in 2018 with over 360 entries including some of the fastest drivers in the US. The famous tacky surface provided a lot of grip that bordered the edge of slicks and tread. Usually, by the mains, a well broken in ghost pin tire ends up being the go-to choice for most, but the brave will risk it all on slicks. This year’s layout was simply fast. With high-speed sections combined with tacky grip, precision driving was a must to carry the speed through the longer corners. The jump section was tricky and required a special blend of technique and power. Overall, the layout made for great racing that provided spectacular main events in all classes.

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January 8, 2018

Team Redcat TR-SC10E 4WD short course truck

Coming from Redcat Racing is the Team Redcat TR-SC10E 1/10th scale 4WD electric short course truck. The intermediate-level SC truck is loaded with features such as machined aluminium parts, hex hardware, quality electronics and it comes factory assembled. The 4WD drivetrain is equipped with three fluid-filled differentials and a machined aluminium chassis acts as a sturdy base for the transmission and the durable suspension components that feature oil-filled shock absorbers for a smooth ride. The truck comes fitted with Hexfly electronics such as an 80A 3S-compatible brushless sped controller, and a 4300kv 4-pole brushless motor that ensures smooth acceleration and control. The machined aluminium, adjustable motor mounts holds the motor in place and hardened universal driveshafts provide precision power supply with less flex than regular grade driveshafts. The truck is rounded out by a moulded polycarbonate body shell that comes pre-painted and pre-decorated and grippy tyres on black multi-spoke rims ensure reliable traction and side bite.

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January 2, 2018

Hexfly HX series 1/8th & 1/10th speed controllers

Hexfly announces the release of its new line of RC brushless electronic speed controllers for 1/8th and 1/10th scale electric vehicles. The ESCs are manufactured by Hobbywing and fit many different classes and scales of RC vehicles. Hexfly currently offers four different ESC models to choose from, the HEX10, HEX8, HEX6 6S, and HEX6 8S. While the HEX10-120 is perfect for all 1/10 scale monster trucks, stadium trucks, and short course trucks, it can also be used in cars and buggies. HEX8-150 is usable for all 1/8 scale trucks, touring cars, buggies, and truggies. The HEX6 for 1/6th scale vehicles comes in two different configurations, 6S or 8S. Each brushless ESC comes with necessary mounting and wiring hardware, which allows the consumers to solder on their own choice of battery connector. Wires, shrink tubing, mounting tape, and zip ties are all included with each ESC.

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December 27, 2017

Nosram introduce 2018 LiHV battery range

Nosram have introduced their new 2018 range of Graphene-2 LiHV battery packs. The range is lead by the 8000mAh TC Stock Spec battery, a standard-sized affair for maximum power and run time at a weight of 330g. Also new is the 6400mAh TC LCG Stock Spec battery that offers a reduced height of 22.5mm and that is an evolution of the 2016 IFMAR ISTC World Championship winning battery. It weighs in at 274g. Next up is the TC Ultra LCG battery with 5500mAh capacity. Offering a super low height of just 20mm and a low weight of only 230g. Swinging over to the shorty size, Nosram offers the 5800mAh Shorty Stock Spec, a 25.1mm high capacity offering. The range is rounded out by the Offload Stock Spec 6600mAh 4S LiHV pack. Weighing 634g the battery offers maximum power and a high capacity. All batteries can be charged to up to 4.35V per cell but are also meant to excel when charged to the standard 4.2V. They will hit stores end of December to beginning of January.

Source: Nosram [nosram.com]

December 22, 2017

’17 JConcepts Indoor National Series – Report

The 2017 JConcepts Indoor National Series has come to an end recently and with over 1500 entries for the year and highlighted by the biggest names in the industry, the JConcepts INS7 season set new records for participation, competitiveness, while promoting a fun racing atmosphere. Points were calculated with a win being maximum points of 100, 2nd place was awarded 99 and so on. There is also a TQ bonus of 1 point making a TQ and win a total of 101 points. 3 races out of 5 were required to enter into the overall series total.

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