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July 22, 2020

Pro-Line Showtime 2.2” sprint car black wheels

Available soon from Pro-Line are their new Showtime 2.2” sprint car front and rear wheels made specifically for dirt oval racing. The Showtime wheel features a scale spoke pattern like full-size sprint car wheels and includes an optional dish wheel face cover if that is the look the driver prefers. The rims are made from lightweight and durable black nylon and feature a 12mm hex moulded into the wheel to fit as many applications as possible. Standard 2.2” buggy tyres glue directly to the Showtime wheel, so owners can choose which tyres will take them to the winner’s circle. The rims come as pairs for the front or the rear.

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July 22, 2020

Pro-Line Hole Shot 3.0 2.2” tyres

Pro-Line have introduced the latest incarnation of their ultra-popular Hole Shot tyre tread, the Hole Shot 3.0. It is featuring the latest generation race tyre carcass for maximum performance combined with longer-lasting waterproof closed cell foam included. The unique mini-pin Hole Shot design has remained virtually unchanged since it has already proven to provide the optimum level of traction in dusty, hard-packed, and grooved conditions. The tyre will come as 4WD front and 2WD/4WD rear variant in M3 soft and M4 super soft compound.

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July 22, 2020

Pro-Line XB4 Axis buggy body shell

Coming from Pro-Line and made for the Xray XB4 buggy is the new Axis body shell. Designed with the latest in CAD technology, the Axis features a super low-slung design with sharp lines throughout giving it an unmistakable look on the track. The lid features a cab-forward design that provides enhanced steering response while the small side fins balance out the rear of the car with ideal side-bite. The rear of the Axis body has the right amount of clearance for the gearbox and fits the chassis and bulkhead shape of the race buggy perfectly. Made in the USA, the Axis is moulded from lightweight polycarbonate material that will give the driver an edge over the competition. Included with the body are two Air Force II 6.5” rear wings, paint-then-peel overspray film, window masks, and Pro-Line decals.

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July 21, 2020

Team Associated roll out new DR10 RTR optionals

Associated Electrics have announced the soon release of new optional parts for the Team Associated DR10 RTR drag race cars. First up is an anti-roll bar set that is a direct fit to the rear end of the vehicle. It includes a thick anti-roll bar wire as well as adjustable mounts and all needed hardware. Also new is an anti-roll bar mounts and steering rod ends set. It includes bar cups, spacers, anti-rill bar caps, mount caps and mount as well as two different rod ends. Both sets are standard equipment on the DR10 Team Kit and optionals for the RTR sets.

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July 21, 2020

Exotek 22 adjustable wheelie bar set

Exotek have introduced their new extra long adjustable carbon fibre wheelie bar for the TLR 22 3.0 to 5.0 series cars. The wheelie bar extends from 9.5” to 11.75” – axle to axle – to match your race event rules. The longer bar gives the car more stability, for straighter and faster passes without needing to let off the throttle as often. Owners are also able to finely adjust the wheel height via the 4mm turnbuckle or make large adjustments by adding spacers under the wheel. The wheelie bar is made of heavy duty 3mm carbon fibre with alloy turnbuckles and mounts and includes a ball-raced machined alloy wheel with oversized rubber O-ring tyre. The set fits the 22Vader as well as the stock TLR chassis 3.0, 4.0, and 5.0 , nowever not the 1.0 or 2.0 chassis.

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July 21, 2020

Traxxas Maxx Sledgehammer off-road tyres

Traxxas have announced the release of the Sledgehammer extreme performance off-road tyres for their Maxx monster truck. They feature an aggressive open-block design that clears away mud and debris for exceptional traction on loose surfaces. An increased diameter provides additional ground clearance while the heavy-duty wheel design provides extreme strength. The tyres come pre-glued and ready to install.

Source: Traxxas [traxxas.com]

July 21, 2020

Giovanni Verbrugghe wins at Euro Large Scale Event

The Euro Large Scale Event was held at the Mini Autodromo Jody Scheckter track in Fiorano Modenese, Italy last weekend. The race saw the running of Expert, Standard and Rookie 1/5th scale on-road classes and in the Expert category it was Giovanni Verbrugghe with the win in the main final, a lap in front of Marko Grigic in 2nd. Gianmarco Martelli came in 3rd overall to round out the podium result in front of 4th placed Michael Donovan.

Source: GRP [grpgandini.it] | Image: Mini Autodromo Jody Scheckter [minicarfiorano.it]

July 21, 2020

BMT 801 GTX Pro 1/8th nitro GT kit

BMT have released first images of their new 801 GTX Pro 1/8th scale nitro GT kit. The vehicle builds on the proven 801 platform and includes several optionals such as open-style front and rear aluminium bulkheads as well as aluminium bearings hubs that make for easier diff access. Also included are new aluminium front and rear shock towers, anti-roll bar wires and an updated rear body mount. We bring you full details as they surface.

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