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January 21, 2019

Tebo & Lutz win at Southern Indoor Championship

The Southern Indoor Championship was held in Autaugaville, Alabama this past weekend, attracting a whooping 555 entries. For many racers the event marked the first race for and with their new sponsors, one of which was multi-time national and international champion, Jared Tebo who had his first outing for his new car sponsor Tekno RC. Jared came out in force in Pro Nitro Buggy, taking the overall TQ from HB Racing’s Cole Ogden and new Agama signing, Ryan Lutz. In the 30-minutes A-main event and after some great battles, it was still Jared on top, bringing home the win some 16.5s in front of Cole Ogden as Team Associated’s Evan Vail ended on the 3 spot. TLR’s Tyler Jones and AE’s Blake Pickett rounded out the top 5 podium result.

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January 21, 2019

MKS X5 series HBL550 & HBL550LX servos

MKS have introduced their new X5 series HBL550 and HBL550LX high-voltage servos, more affordably-priced variants of the X6 line. Both offer high-quality aluminium heatsink cases, indirect drive, brushless motors, double ball bearings and alloy gears. The standard-size HBL550 (0.085s/38kg-cm @8.4V) was designed especially for demanding 1/8th scale racing while the HBL550LX low-profile servo (0.08s/16kg-cm @7.4V) will excel in all 1/10th on-road and off-road applications.

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January 21, 2019

Samix TRX-4 brass rear hub carriers

Coming from Samix are brass rear hub carriers for the popular Traxxas TRX-4 trail truck. Being machined from heavy brass material they add 68g of weight to one of the lowest parts of the chassis which will significantly improve climbing performance and rear traction over the standard items. An extra shock mounting location adds adjustability and the hubs are compatible with standard Traxxas parts. A black coating improves wear characteristics as it prevents corrosion and engraved L and R markings ensure easy identification.

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January 20, 2019

Surpass Rocket Taurus 1/8th brushless motors

Coming from Surpass Hobby are their new Rocket Taurus 1/8th scale electric brushless motors. They utilise a high-strength 7075 aluminium case in a red and black bi-colour design and feature a special winding technology for exceptional power and efficiency of the 4-pole motors. Highest quality components such as US-imported copper and Japanese ceramic bearings ensure high power output as to heavy-duty solder terminals. Other features include a fully rebuildable design, CCW or CW timing adjustment, and the ability to mount the morons using either two M4 or four M3 screws. The Rocket Taurus series motors are available in a open can 4268 on-road variant in 2700kV, 2350kV, 2000kV, 1850kV or 1550kV specification and also as 4274 off-road variant in 2200kV, 1950kV, 1700k, 1500kV or 1400kV specs. Both motors are designed to comply with IFMAR, ROAR, EFRA and BRCA rules.

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January 19, 2019

Nemo Racing dual car carry bag

Nemo Racing have introduced their new dual carry bag. The bag can be carried using the small handles on the side or, found in the rear zipped compartment are two straps that turn this bag into a backpack allowing to both carrying equipment from the car or travelling the world. Suitable for both 1/8th and 1/10th buggies and cars, this bag is capable of carrying two vehicles of either scale simultaneously or one car plus accessories, like up to 30 sets of spare tyres. On top of that, there is a further zip pocket for carrying manuals, set up sheets, decals, a pit board, towels etc. The padded main compartment provides the ideal protection for your most valuable RC items. The bag, made of 600D polyester, is branded with the Nemo Racing design to make it stand out from the crowd.

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January 18, 2019

Redcat Racing Gen8 hop up parts

Redcat Racing have introduced new option parts for their Gen8 scale crawler. The range includes CNC-machined aluminium optionals such as the centre skid plate, transmission case housing and gear cover set as well as the transfer case housing set. All are direct replacements for the original parts, adding strength, heat dissipation capabilities and not to mention looks. The sets include all needed hardware to make them a direct fit. Another heavy duty optional are the steel splined CV front and rear driveshafts that add strength and durability. Last but not least come a clear body shell to personalise the visual appearance while an aluminium grill set adds scale realism. The grille is machined from high-quality aluminium, it comes in a natural silver finish and includes mounting hardware.

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January 18, 2019

Tekno lightweight 1/8 off-road wing

Tekno RC’s new lightweight wing has been designed to eliminate unnecessary material while maintaining strength and durability. Coming in at just 41 grams, it’s meant to be the lightest moulded wing on the market by nearly ten grams. As the highest part on the vehicle, a lightweight wing improves the vehicle’s handling by lowering the centre of gravity. Injection moulded from a durable polymer blend and thoroughly track tested, it will stand up to brutal race conditions. It is also ROAR and IFMAR legal without modification, uses standard mounting locations and wing buttons. The wing is available in black, yellow and white colour.

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January 18, 2019

Knudtson doubles at DieHard RC Winter Series Rd6

Race 6 of the DieHard RC Winter Carpet Off-road Series was held at DieHard RC of Snohomish, Washington last weekend. The event brought in a staggering 193 entries in total while another 30+ novice entry showing is very promising for the future of the sport. In the 2WD Modified Buggy A-main it was Kody Knudtson with the win from the 2 spot on the grid as John Walentia, coming from P2, ended the 7-minutes race on the runner-up spot. TQ holder, Tyler Wilbur had to settle for 3rd overall.

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