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December 9, 2010

Losi 1/16 Mini Stronghold SCT RTR

Losi have released the next addition to their Mini SCT line with the introduction of the Rob “Fig” Naughton Stronghold replica. This 2WD mini features an Xcelorin brushless power system, oil-filled shocks and an extended short course chassis. Not only does this 1/6 truck have a Losi radio system with Spektrum 2.4GHz DSM technology, but it’s got the licensed body with sponsor decals and generous ground clearance. Losi teamed up with Team Stronghold Motorsports to bring you this scale replica of the Stronghold truck from the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series.

View more details and images here

December 9, 2010

KM H-K1 Bumper plate & RX pack

More new products from KM racing who have released this new front bumper plate for their H-K1. Made from carbon fibre, the plate is lightweight, strong and also looks great, coming supplied with the aluminium posts and shims to mount it. KM have also released a 6V 1100mAh NiMh AAA receiver battery for extended run time.

View the RX pack here

December 9, 2010

Numedahl wins Pizza Feast race

This past weekend was the 15th Annual Pizza Feast race held at MHOR R/C Raceway in Denver, Colorado. This race is a special event that is specific to short course. In order to qualify for the win, you must run stock and modified short course and the scores from each class are combined. Everything went well from the start as Kody TQ’d both classes which gave him a jump on the field to start the main events. Stock was up first and a small bobble on lap one dropped Kody back to 5th but with some patients he got back to the lead before it was over. Modified went a little smoother having learned a bit from the stock main. Kody led all of the laps and took the win in modified and the overall win at the race.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

December 8, 2010

Hupo Honigl dominates SC Fun Cup Austria

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0hhz7M9-rU[/youtube]

RC-Carpet Fun and Fun Cup Austria got together to hold the first ever Short Course Race in Austria last weekend. The venue was the new indoor off road track at RC-Carpet Fun situated in an old warehouse near Vienna. Racing was held to the usual single racing day Fun Cup rules, only one heat to sort drivers into the finals and after a short break to get some good food and nice drinks at the buffet, three finals for all. The tight track saw lap times between 26 and 29 seconds apart from one driver, Hupo Honigl who was joining the race and dominated all three finals driving a Traxxas Slash 2WD/Protoform SC Truck. His best lap time was 22.99 and therefore considerably quicker than second placed Peter Wirthners best lap of 25,88 driving an Associated SC10. Third place overall went to Georg Sandhofer with his Losi Strike. After the race Hupo revealed his ‘secret’ that he was using Protoform tires similar to Schumacher Minipins, the best tire to use for carpet racing at the RC-Carpet fun track. The next indoor off road race will be held at the same venue on the 30th January, 2011, more details can be found here.

View some images from the event here

December 8, 2010

Viper VST motors & Pro Gauge 5-in-1 tool

Viper R/C Solutions have been in touch to tell us about the release of some new products beginning with their new line of VST 1/10 competition BL motors. A complete range of winds is available and the the motor itself sports ultra low resistance high grade copper solder tabs and a precision CNC machined 6061 T6 ribbed billet aluminium can. Featuring fully adjustable timing, there are 5 optional high performance rotors available and the motor is ROAR legal. Viper have also introduced their new Pro Gauge 5-in-1 electronic tool that serves as a programmer for their line of electronics but also acts as a servo tester, battery checker, PPM signal monitor and for airplanes and helicopters it can act as an RPM tachometer.

View the Pro Gauge here

December 8, 2010

T-Work’s Racing machined shock pistons

T-Work’s Racing has introduced a new series of machined precision shock pistons. CNC machined from Delrin, they are available in different sizes and available use with OFNA, Agama, Mugen, Serpent, Xray and others. Unlike conventional pistons, these new pistons have a special curved design which adds vertical and horizontal strength, which increases stiffness and stability as well as being low friction.

Source: T-Work’s Racing [rc-tworks.com]

December 8, 2010

Video – Spektrum Offroad Challenge

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZ3qA24MEGs[/youtube]

With the new 22 winning on its race debut in the hands of Dustin Evans ahead of some very tough competition, Horizon Hobby were on hand to video all the action from the 3 2wd A-mains so we can all witness history in the making.

View A-main 2 and 3 here

December 7, 2010

Losi Blockhead G2 & BK Bar G2 tires

Losi have released two new 1/8th scale buggy tires, the Blockhead G2 tire and the BK Bar G2 tire, both in green compound. The intermediate Blockhead tread pattern bridges the gap between the Kingpin G2 and Eclipse tires, excellent on medium loam conditions with excellent wear characteristics in hard packed track conditions. The BK Bar G2 offers superior side bite and impeccable forward traction on hard packed tracks. Its unique tread design has tremendous structural support allowing the tire to live exceptionally longer than other smaller pin tires.

View the BK Bar G2 here