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June 18, 2021

Exotek B6 drag front bumper set

Add protection to your B6 series drag car (B6-B6.3 series) with Exotek’s heavy duty alloy, carbon fibre and foam bumper set. This bumper set may just pay for itself in your first crash. Details include a heavy duty alloy and carbon fibre mounting base that secures the extra wide high density foam bumper, the same high impact foam used in touring car racing. Inside the foam bumper are 3 alloy posts for extra secure foam bumper mounting, while the carbon plate has 2 hole positions for mounting the foam forward or back. Designed to work with most street eliminator bodies, you may opt to add extra foam layers to the front of the bumper for longer nosed bodies like the Malibu etc.

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June 18, 2021

Pro-Line Dumont Paddle tires

Pro-Line have released these pre-mounted Dumont Tires for SC (2.2″/3/0″), Arrma Mojave and for 1/8th Monster truck (3.8″). The all-new Dumont SC tires have been redesigned from the ground up to sling sand and snow further than ever before and look good doing it. Using the latest in paddle tread technology with large offset V-shaped paddles for maximum roosting power. Pro-Line P-L logos have been embedded into the tire carcass giving it the style that you have come to expect from Pro-Line. The Dumont Paddle tire gets its name from the incredible Dumont Sand Dunes in California, but these paddle tires are equally at home shredding your local snowfield in the winter. The Dumont SC tires are mounted to a pair of Raid SC Removable Hex Wheels, while the Arrma versions are mounted to a pair of stock “Split Six” style Black Arrma Mojave wheels so you know they will fit and perform exceptionally well. Finally, the Dumont 3.8″ tires come on the next generation 3.8″ wheel design from Pro-Line, the Raid 3.8″ Removable Hex Wheel.

View the two other versions here

June 17, 2021

Pro-Line Axis ST body for 22T 4.0 & AE T6.2

Introducing the all-new Axis ST series of race bodies for the for TLR 22T 4.0 & AE T6.2 Stadium Trucks from Pro-Line. Designed with the latest in CAD technology, the Axis ST features a low-slung design with sharp lines throughout giving it an unmistakable look on the track. The Axis is a cab-forward design that provides an enhanced steering response to get you around the track faster than ever. The rear of the Axis body has the right amount of clearance for running the rear shocks either in the front or the back of the shock tower. Pro-Line includes two rear wings per body in case you need a replacement. The Axis ST is made from lightweight yet durable polycarbonate material that will give you an edge over the competition. Paint-then-peel overspray film, window masks, and Pro-Line decals are included with the body.

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June 17, 2021

Pro-Line 1967 Mustang clear body

Pro-Line is proud to introduce the iconic 1967 Mustang clear body to the no prep drag racing scene. The front end features a massively inset grill and headlights just like the full-size muscle car, which is only made possible with Pro-Line’s proprietary moulding technology. This Mustang body has been faithfully recreated in 1/10 scale size and tuned specifically for drag racing. The body comes clear giving you the option to paint the body however you desire and Pro-Line even includes a drag-style rear wing to keep you going straight down the track. If you are a Mustang fan, then this is a must-have body for your drag car. Get your own 1967 Ford Mustang body today. To create the most scale look possible, the body is designed with a narrower track width than a traditional SC body. It is a direct fit on the AE DR10 and the Losi 22S No Prep Drag Car, and your 2wd Slash will require some new parts to fit correctly.

View more angles of the Mustang here

June 17, 2021

RDRP B6.3 aluminium battery mount set

RDRP’s latest item addresses the needs of relaxed hobbyists and focused racers alike. The aluminium battery mount set both increases ease of maintenance and operation, and allows for more balanced chassis flex to support the design concept behind the B6.3’s all-new servo mount assembly. In addition, the combination of aluminium and carbon fibre parts adds to the professional look of your 6th generation Team Associated car or truck and accommodates shorty batteries of all capacities and sizes. No more searching for that nut driver when you are in a hurry to install a fresh battery just before your next heat.

View the complete set here

June 17, 2021

Schumacher Cactus Fusion 2 4wd front tyre

Schumacher have introduced the new Cactus Fusion 2 4wd front tyre. The Cactus Fusion 2 builds on the ultra successful Cactus Fusion and has a larger diameter, similar to that of a rear tyre and also has an improved fit to the wheel for easier gluing. On track they will be more forgiving on jump landings and in bumpy conditions. Available in yellow, blue and silver with pre-glued yellows on the popular Schumacher wheel.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

June 17, 2021

Kurzbuch wins Swiss nationals Rd2

Last weekend the 2nd round of the Swiss nitro on-road nationals took place in Schaffhausen in the very north of Switzerland. Already in qualifying Simon Kurzbuch showed his dominance and won the first three rounds to claim the pole-position for the 45min final. In the final everything went as planned and Simon crossed the finishing nearly 3 laps in front Silvio Hächler with Luca Martinelli completing the podium another 5 laps down.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

June 17, 2021

Thurston & Fletcher take Rd1 of BRCA 1/8th nats

The opening round of the BRCA 1/8 Circuit Nationals was held at the ultra-fast Brookland circuit in Kent recently, with warmer weather greeting the racers. It was great to see and welcome many new and returning drivers to the class including Ralph Crampton, Rob Colman and Vinicent Meron among others. Around 40 drivers were competing across the two classes with the usual front runners in nitro class of Tim Wood, Alex Thurston and Mark Green fighting for honours in qualifying, with Alex taking 3 out of 4 rounds and TQ. The Nitro A-final was a spectacular watch for all, with close racing at high speed, Brookland delivered an entertaining 30-minute final, Alex Thurston and Tim Wood exchanged positions early on then Alex was about to take a comfortable lead. Unfortunately, both Tim and Mark Green were to retire early on after a racing incident allowing Alex a heathy lead out front.

Continue reading the report here