Team C have released information on their new T2 Factory Team Edition, an upgraded version of their TC02 WD Buggy. It comes supplied with big bore shock absorbers, alloy arm mounts, carbon shock towers and alloy caster blocks, rear hubs & motor plate. Expect a May release.
Source: Team C [teamcracing.net]
DE Racing has released two new colour variations for their recently released Losi Ten SCTE ‘Trinidad’ wheels, with the introduction of white and silver. These wheels include all the same features of our ‘Trinidad’ line with a bolt on OEM fit.
Source: DE Racing [deracing.net]
The Euro Offroad Series’ first ever round of qualifying has been dominated by American drivers with Team Associated’s Ryan Cavalieri topping 4WD in both buggy & Short Course truck while Team Losi Racing’s Dustin Evans reigned over 2WD.
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New from Picco is the Boost (Buggy) aluminium carburetor which is designed to optimize drivability and reliability of your engine. Available only as optional it features a 2 o-ring high speed needle, optimized spray-bar, long low-speed needle, easy to adjust idle screw, composite insulator bushing and it fits all Boost and P-Series engines.
Source: Picco [teampicco.com]
The Russian National Indoor Championship race took place last weekend in Crocus Expo, Moscow. The indoor carpet track drew more that 150 entries spread over the various classes. Team Durango’s Denis Zuykov dominated the 4WD Buggy Modified class with his DEX410 Spec 2010 taking the TQ and win. Second place in 4WD modified was Dmitry Malyshko, who qualified 3rd position for the final. In 4WD stock the class was dominated by Markin Michael with his new DEX410R, while in the new Expert SC-10 4WD class it was won by Dmitry Malyshko with the new DESC410R, who having started from second place won all finals.
Source: Durango [team-durango.com]
Another sneak peek from Pro-Line, this time showing off their new Caliber 2.0 SC tires. Coming on the 15th of April, just like the previously announced Suburbs SC 2.0, they are wider having had the tread width increased by 2 rows for more bite and longer life. We will get full details when they are released.
Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]
Practice continues in Sweden at the first ever Euro Offroad Series race with drivers having completed three five minute runs on the indoor clay Tomelilla track. With a racing groove starting to appear drivers have two final opportunities to get their cars dialed-in ahead of the first round of qualifying. While times from the opening three practice don’t count for anything, each driver’s three fastest consecutive laps from P4 or P5 will count towards reseeding the heats.
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A Main Hobbies announced today that Marty Korn will assume team manager responsibilities for A Main Hobbies, ProTek R/C, and JQ Products. Marty brings decades of top-level RC racing and industry experience to the position. Living in Southern California will help him play an integral role in communicating with A Main Hobbies and ProTek R/C team drivers and customers, providing technical support and assistance both online and at racing events across the country. In addition, Marty replaces Peter Martin as team manager for JQ Products USA and will help the team continue to develop and refine THE Car.
Source: A-Main Hobbies [amainhobbies.com]
