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January 5, 2012

Jason Branham to use Beta Racing Tires

Hobby Pro USA have announced that Agama driver Jason Branham will join Beta Racing Tires in 2012. Pro Driver Jason Branham said “First of all I would like to thank Pro-Line, Todd Mattson, Tim Clark and Daniel Adams for all the help and support over the last 6 years. Everyone at Pro-Line has been very committed to helping me as much as possible and for that I can’t say thank you enough. I’m excited to move on to Beta tires for 2012 and I want to thank Beta, Gene Hickerson and Andrew Smolnik for this opportunity. I’ve had very positive testing sessions with the Beta Tires and they feel extremely planted and consistent. Looking forward to using their products!”

Source: Hobby Pro USA [vp-pro-usa.com]

January 4, 2012

Pro-Line sign Adam Drake

Pro-Line has made another big name signing with the announcement that Adam Drake will join their team. Tim Clark said “Pro-Line’s #1 core value is team 1st and that is why we are so thrilled to have TLR’s Adam Drake join forces with Team Pro-Line for 2012. Adams performance and professionalism on and off the track combined with a never give up attitude is well deserving of his overwhelming popularity amongst fellow racers and fans. Adam Drake added “I’m excited to have signed with Pro-Line Racing for 2012. Pro-Line is a world class manufacturer and has a wide range of tires for all scales of racing along with 11 IFMAR World Championships. I will be running Pro-Line tires and inserts on all my TLR and Losi vehicles for 2012.”

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

January 4, 2012

MIP XXX-SCB & SCT CVD set

MIP have released this line of aftermarket CVDs for the TLR XXX-SCB & XXX-SCT. Made from high quality steel for excellent wear resistance and toughness, they are a direct replacement for the stock drives, and require no modiﬁcations to fit them.

Source: MIP [miponline.com]

January 4, 2012

MIP TLR 22 CVD set

MIP have released this line of aftermarket CVDs for the TLR 22 2wd buggy. Made from high quality steel for excellent wear resistance and toughness, they are a direct replacement for the stock drives, and require no modiﬁcations to fit them.

Source: MIP [miponline.com]

January 4, 2012

Reedy WolfPack 5000mAh 25C LiPo battery

Reedy’s new WolfPack 5000mAh 25C 7.4V LiPo battery is not only an economically priced sport battery, but equally suited for competition. Chassis weight distribution is easily altered thanks to the battery’s light weight. Instead of a typical plug-type connector, the battery is equipped with low-resistance competition-style 4mm sockets. Each battery features Reedy’s molded hard case for maximum crash protection in sizes that fit the most popular car configurations. High-quality cell manufacturing and construction techniques result in reliable operation and maximum cycle-life.

Source: Reedy [reedypower.com]

January 4, 2012

JConcepts pre-mounts on +3mm Hazard wheels

After numerous requests JConcepts has hit the easy button once again and is now offering its most popular SCT tires pre-mounted on the new +3mm Hazard wheel. The Hazard wheel pre-mount combination fits a variety of vehicles including the SC10 RS, SC10 4×4 as a direct fit and SC10 FT, Losi XXX-SCT and SCB with 12mm hex adaptors.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

January 4, 2012

JConcepts 2012 Chevy Silverado 1500 SCT body

JConcepts introduces the 2012 Chevy Silverado 1500 SCT body. Starting with its low-profile design, beefy fenders and noteworthy Silverado appearance, the 1500 SCT body is inspired by the looks of a class leading full-size pick-up, loaded with performance and Hi-Flow features. Fitting on 6 different trucks as a direct fit and over 9 different vehicles overall, the Chevy 1500 is just what you have been looking for. The air escape package on the Silverado consists of user friendly trim-out areas which have been strategically placed to ensure a clean race-able look that minimizes the trouble-some parachute effect. The large Hi-Flow areas are depressed into the body which allows the user to simply score the bottom pocket and pop-out for instant results. The Hi-Flow, reverse, hood-scoop, used predominantly as an under air release feature, blends beautifully into the sculpted extra-clearance fenders while releasing the front end of inner pressure.

View another image of the body here

January 4, 2012

AS Hobby Racing Zytech Ginetta body

AS Hobby Racing in Italy have released the their 1/8th Zytech Ginetta body. Designed by Pietro Corradini, who has worked in the Ferrari Formula 1 team for 35 years, the body has been tested on the track of Cassino “Lamberto Collari” and Fiorano “Jody Scheckter” with excellent results.

Source: AS Hobby Racing [ashobbyracing.it]