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August 15, 2015

ORB Racing FF210 FWD 1/10th scale conversion

ORB Racing, makers of their FF210 FWD 1/10th scale conversion have opened pre orders for this unique buggy. The FF210 is a conversion kit that turns the Team Durango DEX210V2 and DEX210 into a competitive front-wheel-drive buggy for low-medium bite surfaces such as dirt, outdoor clay, grass and wet astroturf. The front-wheel-drive concept claims to offer higher cornering speeds than rear wheel drive buggies whilst also maintaining better stability, resulting in a car that is both consistent and quick. In the kit are nylon 3D components (dyed black), carbon fibre composite plates, a clear polycarbonate bodyshell and some small parts and hardware. You will need a separately available Team Durango DEX210V2 donor vehicle and electronics to complete the FWD Buggy. With addition of a few parts, the conversion kit is also compatible with the DEX210.

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August 15, 2015

VP Pro TLR 8ight-E 3.0 body shell

VP Pro have released their latest body shell for theTLR 8ight-E 3.0 electric 1/8th scale buggy. Sporting a distinctive design, the body offers a channelled roof section for improved stability and simplified side pods for a clean design, improved airflow and lots of space for the car’s electric components. Made of high quality 1.0mm clear Lexan polycarbonate material.

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August 14, 2015

2015 SiKCross – Announcement

2015 SiKCross - Announcement

Announcing the first annual SiKCross brought to you by SiK Track Designs from October 24th to 25th. Hosted at Pro-line’s test facility located in Banning, Ca. Levi Jackson is promising to bring supercross to RC with a brand new event, totally different than any other format in Rc. Practice, seeding, qualifying supercross style with side by side, heads up racing. There will $1,000 up for grabs if a driver is SiK enough to win both Pro Buggy and Truck and there will also be a ton of prizes from their event sponsors. More information can be found here.

August 14, 2015

Xceed RC shock & diff oil bags

XceedRC shock & diff oil bags

Xceed RC have introduced two new bags, one large and one medium sized, to be used to store your selection of shock or diff oils, or to store other RC equipment as well, like set-up tools or similar. The bags have been made in a strong carbon look nylon material with padding inside, durable zippers and feature the Xceed logo.

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August 14, 2015

Zhichao Li & Yibo Zhang take Chinese Youth Nationals

As reported previously the Chinese Youth National Race took place recently at the Feiteng R/C circuit in Guangzhou, China, with more than 300 youth class participants from all over the country. In the 1/10 EP Touring Car U18 (under 18 year-old) Class, HB Racing locked out the podium. In qualifying it was ZhiChao Li from Hangzhou that took the TQ. The final started cleanly but that lasted until the third lap when there was a lot of position changes. The battle for the first place was very intense between Zhichao Li and Wenchang Xie who had climbed all the way up from 7th. At the end Zhichao Li brought home the win driving the HB Pro5, 1 lap ahead of Wenchang Xie in 2nd also driving a Pro5 with Siqi Li in 3rd driving a TCX. In the 1/10th EP Buggy U12 Class, Yibo Zhang was the Champion ahead of HB drivers Chang Yuan and Rui Shen who had a close race and finished 2nd and 3rd respectively.

View the U12 buggy podium here

August 14, 2015

STRC Yeti & SXC10 aluminium options

Continuing the expansion of their line of Axial Yeti option parts STRC release these new CNC machined aluminium rear Lock-outs, internal diff holders and steering post with bellcrank bearings. All parts CNC machined from high quality aluminium for exact fit to your Axial Yeti in light blue anodizing that matches the RTR Yeti body. Also in light blue anodized aluminium are some lightweight bead lock rings for Proline Epic/Split Six/F11 bead lock rims. For the Axial SCX10 there is an aluminium shock tower cross brace and upper shock mount spacer kit which adds more strength and eliminates flex in the shock towers and upper shock mounting. Available in anodized black, gun metal, green and silver.

View the other new parts here

August 13, 2015

AKA 1/10 Evo Closed Cell Black Inserts

AKA have expanded their range of closed cell inserts with the introduction of these new black 1/10th Evo inserts. Available for buggy rear, 2wd and 4wd front, the black (Medium) insert is ideal for smooth, high-grip tracks and very warm ambient temperatures (90F/32C+).

Source: AKA [raceaka.com]

August 13, 2015

Tanner Day double in Stock at 2015 ROAR Nats

The 2015 ROAR 1/10 Electric Off-Road Nationals were held this past weekend at SRS/Hobby-Town USA Raceway in Phoenix, Arizona. It’s very well known around the country that the stock racing scene in Arizona has always been very competitive and this year would prove not to be different. Kyosho would roll into this years ROAR Nationals with 2 of there best stock drivers in hopes of taking home a ROAR National Championship! From Damascus, Oregon Kyosho’s young talent Tanner Day has been making a name for himself up in the North-West. Day who has only been competitively racing for a few years made his way down to Arizona with his Mom & Dad to take his chances against the best stock drivers in the nation. From Orange County, California Kyosho’s Jason Dias has proven to always be a threat in the Stock ranks and would roll into Arizona with high hopes.

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