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December 16, 2008

JConcepts Carvers Racing tires

JConcepts have announced the release of these ‘Carvers’, a 1/10th truck front tire perfect for a variety of track surfaces. The sharp angular and directional ribs provide the ultimate in control and direction on the most common dry and wet condition surfaces, while the compact tire body combined with the JConcepts firm foam inserts allow for precise steering input and response for very consistent lap times. In new condition they excel on low traction surfaces as well as high “loamy” traction wet surfaces where no rubber has been taken into the racing surface. Worn versions excel on indoor or outdoor clay tracks where a light blue groove has formed. Available in sticky soft Blue compound and include firm foam inserts.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

December 16, 2008

Edit Cyclone D4 Alloy Front Brace

Aftermarket parts maker Edit have released an alloy front brace for the Hot Bodies Cyclone D4 4wd buggy. Made from hard-anodized 7075 aluminium, the brace offers security in the event of heavy impacts by strengthening the front of the car where the wishbones are mounted.

Source: Edit [rc-edit.com]

December 16, 2008

Pro-Line Revolver & Bow Tie pre mounts

Pro-Line have released their latest buggy tire range as pre mounts. Tires to get the pre mount treatment are the World Champion Revolver, Revolver V3 and Bow-Tie V3. All are available pre glued to white or yellow dish wheels and come in M2 and M3 compounds.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

December 15, 2008

JConcepts signs Ryan Maifield

Ryan Maifield has signed on with JConcepts to run their full range of products for the upcoming racing seasons. Although Ryan has been running JConcepts products for some time, they feel that this agreement strengthens their relationship:

Ryan gives us an amazing opportunity to win races at any level, and will enable racers worldwide to have further exposure to the product. We know that his abilities on track are well complimented by his off track attitude and willingness to assist others. JConcepts looks forward to working with Ryan today and in the future as we’re working towards a common winning goal.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

December 15, 2008

Due & Brown take Mod titles in Wisconsin

Hosted by S&N’s Trackside Hobbies in Milwaukee, WI, the Wisconsin Off-Road Championships brought racers together from across the Midwest. With 27 heats of intense racing, the small 80 x 40, super high-bite track surface meant very tight racing and lots of excitement throughout the weekend. Qualifying proved to be extremely close with most positions separated by just tenths of a second and saw Chad Due take his Factory Team B4, T4 and B44 to the TQ position in the 2WD Mod, Truck Mod and 4WD Mod classes, with Washington’s own Scott Brown following closely behind in all three classes. In the single leg Truck Mod final, Chad Due was able to use his TQ honors to pull away slightly from Scott early, but with a small bobble on one of the first few laps, allowed Scott to take his Factory Team T4 to the front and run mistake free the rest of the way to victory, leaving Chad trailing closely behind, taking 2nd overall. The 2WD Mod class saw Chad Due drive his Factory Team B4 flawlessly, taking victories in the first 2 legs, securing the Championship, with Scott Brown able to cruise to victory in A3 to take 2nd overall. The 4WD Mod class saw a dominant drive from Chad Due, with Scott Brown and local star “Nick the Quick” Achterkirch completing the podium positions.

Source: Associated [rc10.com]

December 15, 2008

Maifield & Martin do Clash double

This weekend in Florida saw the JConcepts Clash 2008 take place and it was Lee Martin and Ryan Maifield who took two wins each. Maifield dominated the 1/8th nitro buggy half hour final, winning the race by three laps ahead of Paul Bradby in second place, while Ryan also won the 8th electric class, but only by 1 lap. Lee took wins in 1/10th scale electric off road 2wd and 4wd modified classes, while local driver JR Mitch won the Truggy A-final, with Lee Martin in second place.

View the full report on oOple here.

Source: oOple [oople.com]

December 14, 2008

Yuichi Kanai takes FS Cup win

The main finals of the FS Cup in China, took place today and in the buggy A-main it was Yuichi Kanai driving the Kyosho MP9 that took the win from Ishima driver Raphael Robert in 2nd and SH driver Chen Wu Zhong in 3rd. Top qualifier Joseph Quagraine was less fortunate in the race, suffering a breakage after only 20 laps. In the truggy race, Team Nanda driver Roy Wu won the race from Team Energy driver Deng Yu Zhen in 2nd, with his team mate Luo Shao Qi in 3rd.

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December 13, 2008

Joseph Quagraine is TQ for FS Cup

The FS Cup takes place this weekend in on the renewed FeiTeng track located in Guangzhou China, and following a tough qualifying today, it is Joseph Quagraine driving for Ishima that has taken the TQ spot for tomorrow’s race. JQ lines up ahead of former World Champion Yuichi Kanai in 2nd for Kyosho, with Romain Valter taking 3rd spot. In the truggy race it is SH driver Chen Wu Zhong in the TQ spot followed by Nanda racer Roy Wu in 2nd and Sam Poon 3rd. We will bring you the results from tomorrow’s finals as we get them.

Source: RC Fans [rcfans.com]