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December 8, 2020

Team Associated SR10 Dirt Oval RTR

Team Associated is entering the street stock dirt oval racing class with its SR10 Dirt Oval RTR. Often overlooked in the mainstream, dirt track racing is one of the most exciting forms of tire-scorching car racing action. Competitions are held on oval tracks with a surface of dirt or clay and with hundreds of locations available throughout the United States, it’s easy to see why everyone enjoys gathering to these year-round weekly experiences. The SR10 Dirt Oval Race Car is based on the 9-time ROAR Short Course National Championship winning trucks and features a water-resistant high-power Reedy brushless speed control and 3300kV brushless motor, a 2.4GHz 2-channel radio system as well as their all new DVC (Dynamic Vehicle Control) receiver unit with built-in adjustable digital gyro. Add to that a Reedy metal-gear digital high-torque servo and a water-resistant enclosed receiver box. All of this packaged together in a factory-finished body with integrated rear spoiler. And to keep you sticking to the terrain, this SR10 beast will keep you cornering with the included high-grip street stock-inspired treaded tires and lightweight wheels.

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December 8, 2020

JConcepts announce INS11 & NCTS3 series

JConcepts have announced the complete schedule for the INS11 and NCTS3 events. For the first time, the INS will start in the centre of the United States at the Hobby Plex in Omaha, Nebraska while the NCTS will kick-off once again at 702 Raceway in Las Vegas, Nevada. 4 events scheduled on each series provides the opportunity for racers to score their best finishes in 3 of 4 events to chase the championship in each series. The JConcepts events provides drivers with an array of classes to choose from to compete nationally or on a race by race basis. However the racer choses to participate, rest assured knowing, locations, dates and facilities have been carefully selected for the ultimate 1/10th off-road experience.

View the complete series details here

December 8, 2020

VP-Pro ‘Tawny’ finish 1/8th wing

VP-Pro has introduced their new ‘Tawny’ finish wing for 1/8th scale offroad buggy. Made from high quality polycarbonate, the wing is pre smoked and comes complete with moulded plastic trim strip for strength and additional downforce and centrally mounted fins for improved stability.

Source: VP-Pro [vp-racing.com]

December 8, 2020

Jackie Shum joins Serpent Hong Kong

Serpent have signed top Hong Kong driver Jackie Shum to their regional team. A veteran of the HK scene and well known across Asia, the former Yokomo team driver had this to say:

First of all, I would like to thank Serpent for giving me the opportunity to join Serpent EP on-road team. It is for sure a great pleasure of me to be part of the team. I have tested the car for a couple weeks and I can say that the car is great. From now on, I will help develop and promote Serpent brand with my other teammates.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

December 8, 2020

Xpress Execute XQ10F FWD chassis

Xpress have released a complete FWD version of their Execute XQ10 featuring a FWD drivetrain combined with a more centrally located centre of gravity. By moving the centre pulley, the motor has been moved forwards as well, putting more weight forward and changing the weight balance. Combined with a purpose shaped chassis deck, which is the result of extensive testing, combined with shorty LiPos offer the best chassis flex. Retaining the screw holes which allow for the installation of the rear T-Plate, this lets you limit the amount of rear flex as well. The topdecks also have Xpress’ signature flex elimination design integrated which allows you to further fine tune the chassis flex.

Source: Xpress [rc-xpress.com]

December 8, 2020

Onisiki full aluminium case drift servo

Onisiki have introduced their new full aluminium case drift steering servo. Fitted with special software optimised for RWD drifting, it has been designed to work with the vast majority of gyros on the market for improved control. The servo sports Onisiki’s signature markings that match their other accessories such as esc, fans, gyros and capacitors.

View another image of the servo here

December 8, 2020

Fuller & Tebo win at Tekno RC Winter series Rd2

The second round of the Tekno RC 1:8 Winter Series at the Plex at the Hobbyplex did not disappoint. Mason Fuller (TLR) and Jared Tebo (Tekno) would be going at it again, just as they had in the opening round, fighting super close in qualifying. Jared would take the TQ in Pro Nitro Buggy, Mason in Pro Electric Buggy. The Tekno driver would try a new setup and go long on his stops, and while the pole man could battle closely with Mason, following the first pit stop Jared just couldn’t hang on anymore and lost touch. He would then battle with Tom Rinderknecht (TLR) who also got passed and in the end had to settle for 3rd, behind winner Fuller and runner up Rinderknecht. In the 10 minute Pro Electric Main, Jared would challenge Mason early and they would pass each other a few different times. The race was shaping up to be an awesome battle but with Tebo leading, Mason had a problem and dropped out of the race giving the Tekno driver an easy win. The Xray pairing of Zac Gastelum and Ashton Abdul completed the podium.

View the EP podium here

December 7, 2020

JConcepts Pre-mounted Swagger & Twin Pins tires

Two new items from JConcepts, the Twin Pins 2wd rear pre-mounted tire and the Swagger pre-mounted 2wd front tire, both in pink compound. The Twin Pins feature a dual spike which is connected together to form a mini-mountain like silhouette. The Twins are rotated throughout the design to form a solid, pin rich environment so surface area is maximised. The tire carcass itself has been refined, slammed to low-profile, pre-mounted on #3348W or #3348Y wheels refined for high-speed standards and slimmed out to reduce weight in all possible areas. The centre section of the tire is connected at the base by an ultra-low, winding ‘river walk’ which strengthens pins near the base. The ‘river walk’ can also extend the longevity of the tire once the pins are gone, the ‘walk’ retains some height for emergency long distance main events. The outside of a tire can make or break side-bite, too much pin and the tire can be somewhat tippy, while not enough yields a squirrely vehicle. The very outside of the Twin Pins have legs which extend out to micro pins giving the racer all-important support turning high-speed corners.

View the Swaggers tires here