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November 16, 2007

Diggity Designs 3D08 1/12th Racer Kit

Diggity Designs have released their newest 1/12th kit, which has been based on the same race winning design as used in their previous 3D12 kit but then updated with new features. The main feature allows you to mount brushless ESC’s on the side of the chassis and install brushless motors without any wire problems and you can now also mount your electronics as far to the rear as possible. They have also widened the rear outer springs location to help with mounting brushless motors and to improve performance and stability.

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November 16, 2007

Pro Line Crime Fighter & Hole Shot

Pro Line Crime Fighter

Pro Line have announced 2 updates to their extensive tire range with the introduction of the Crime Fighter to the company’s LPR range of tires. As the truggy class has evolved into pure performance trucks over such a short amount of time, the need for a tire that could meet and exceed those same performance needs was inevitable. Low Profile Race (LPR) means pure performance and Pro Line stretched the boundaries by offering less sidewall flex, greater response, more forward bite and all at a total weight savings. Also new is the introduction of the Hole Shot 4wd front tire, the first tire available on the electric scene in Square Lug Technology, which delivers performance at all levels of racing in just about every category of racing imaginable. Coupled with R3 material and your 4wd is ready for battle on many of today’s blue-groove surfaces.

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November 15, 2007

Charlee P. wins Rd7 Thailand Buggy Party

Last weekend saw the 7th round of the Thailand Buggy Party run at the Pattaya R/C track, host of this years FEMCA Championships. In qualifying it was Meen V., driving a Xray that TQ’d the event but a suspension problem in the beginning of the main final meant that he could only finish 9th. The hour long race was easily won by Charlee P., racing a Mugen who won by 2 laps from 2nd placed Panit Baimai racing a Kyosho, while 3rd spot went to Yuthana D. only a few seconds further back.

Source: Nitro Party [nitroparty.com]

November 15, 2007

Fastrax King Upgrade RC skins

CML have announced that they are now selling starter box skins from Upgrade RC for their Fastrax King starter box. Simply apply the super tough vinyl decals and create a unique look for your starter box and be the envy of the other racers in the pits. Available in 5 different styles.

Source: CML [cmldistribution.co.uk]

November 15, 2007

Barry Baker wins ’07 ROAR Nitro Nationals

Barry Baker wins 2007 ROAR Nitro Nationals

Xray are reporting on last weekends 2007 ROAR Nitro Nationals that was held at the Gulf Coast Raceway in Porter, Texas. Qualifying saw the pole position go to Xray racer Paul LeMieux, the only driver to get a 20 lap run, with Kyosho racers Chris Tosolini in 2nd and Scott Kimbrow in 3rd. With the top 7 drivers qualifying directly for the final, the other racers had to go through the semi to take their place in the main final. At the start of the final, it was Paul that got the best start but a mistake dropped him back and allowed Kimbrow into the lead. After some time, Ralph Burch, Barry Baker and LeMieux could make it passed Kimbrow and at the 15 minute mark they all had a lap on 4th place and at 25 minutes they came in for their tire stop which saw Ralph stall, and lose 7 or 8 laps, LeMieux also have problems. Baker was now leading, and a stop for only 1 tire meant he lost little time and could go after the leaders and with 7 minutes left to race, he caught and passed the leader and took the win, leaving Josh Cyrul in 2nd and Scott Kimbrow in 3rd.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

November 15, 2007

SMD Entry level Starter box

SMD in the UK have added another new starter box to their currently line up, aimed straight at the person who is tired of pulling pull starts, this box has enough power from its 775 motor to get even the most stubborn engine started. It takes a 12v gel cell for the ultimate cranking power and economy and unlike many entry level boxes on the market this is fully enclosed protecting the mechanism and battery from the outside elements.

Source: SMD [s-m-d.co.uk]

November 14, 2007

Kinwald, LeMieux & Dieter to Team Trinity

Kinwald, LeMieux & Dieter return to Team Trinity

RC Car Action have the scoop that Team Trinity have announced the return of on-road pro Paul LeMieux, horsepower guru Jim Dieter, and the legendary Dirtinator, Brian Kinwald. Brian made his name as one of off-road racing’s all-time greatest drivers while Trinity powered, and his return marks a highly anticipated comeback for the superstar. With multiple national wins, a World Championship title and five consecutive “Readers’ Choice Awards” for favorite driver, Brian is the man to watch in off-road for 2008. Team mate Paul LeMieux, considered by many to be the best on-road racer in the world, brings the heat with a long string of victories that includes the Novak Champs, ROAR Nats, Snowbirds, and the International Indoor Champs. Both drivers will benefit from the inestimable skills and experience of veteran motor man Jim Dieter, who has tuned the winning motors of too many drivers to count and helped develop some of Trinity’s most popular powerplants.

Source: RC Car Action [rccaraction.com]

November 14, 2007

Trinity Li-Pro Battery Pack

Trinity has made available the same Li-Pro battery pack that powers its new NOW brushless truggy available for use in other electric vehicles like the Associated RC-18T. The Lithium Polymer technology of the Li-Pro battery pack makes for a longer running battery at a lighter weight than possible with Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries. The Li-Pro battery pack comes with a Tamiya style power connector and a separate charging plug for use with balance chargers.

Source: Trinity [teamtrinity.com]