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Main Photo: Wednesday Round Up!
7/31/2013
By Mike Garrison
LiveRC.com
 
Don't have time to check the R/C world for news every day? Check in on Wednesdays to see highlights of the biggest product releases, news stories, and race results from the past 7 days! 
 
This past week has been full of new products, news, and race results pouring in from around the world! Click "[ read more ]" after each story to read the full article. 
NEWS:
 
Trinity is searching for a national OEM battery sales manager
Trinity has announced today their are looking for a qualified individual, and R/C enthusiast, to join the staff! [ read more ]
 

JQ Products continues to expand their distribution worldwide
In the quest to make JQ Products available everywhere in the world, the JQ distribution network never stops getting bigger. Two new distributors have been added. YK Technologies LLP now carries our full product line in Singapore and JQ Products Benelux makes sure our customers can purchase everything in the Benelux area! [ read more ]
 

Team Associated and LRP part ways in North America
Shocking news has hit the industry today as it has been announced that Team Associated will no longer be the North America distributor of LRP. For years, the two have worked closely together providing their team drivers with multiple national and world championship victories. [ read more ]
 
 
NEW PRODUCTS:
 
Pro-Line's all-new releases for July
Pro-Line has announced their lineup of new products for July in this month's edition of the "Pro-Line Holeshot Newsletter".
 
  
RB releases the limited edition Yuichi Kanai edition engine
The multi-time champion and long-time Kyosho driver, Yuichi Kanai, has announced today a new Kanai Edition engine coming soon. Kanai recently re-joined the RB Engines racing team, his World Championship winning team, and together they have developed the new engine. [ read more ]
 

JConcepts releases the new 83mm "Bullet" 1:8 buggy wheel
JConcepts has stepped up in size by offering an 83mm 1:8 buggy wheel. With a higher focus on stability and extremely grippy track surfaces, the larger overall diameter stretches the tire sidewall, slightly flattening the tire profile giving more forward traction and tightens up the reaction felt by the driver. The wheel features durable yet flexible inner ribbing and lightened features which reduce rotating weight. [ read more ]
 

X Factory announces the arrival of the X-6 Cubed
X Factory has just announced the new X-6 Cubed conversion for the B4.2 buggy is set to be released THIS WEEK! [ read more ]
 

Exotek Racing releases new TLR 22 alloy servo mounts
The new mounts allow you to mount your servo in the standard position, or a rear option position. The new mounts are finished in a polished gun metal grey, and weigh in at only 6 grams total. [ read more ]

Team Associated releases new Kyle Leduc replica SC10 4x4
Team Associated's SC10 4x4 Ready-To-Run is a scale replica of the short-course truck raced by Kyle LeDuc in the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series! [ read more ]
 

  
JConcepts releases new "Striker" design resealable storage bags
JConcepts has added a nifty resealable storage bag to its assortment of accessories. The conveniently sized storage bag features a durable material, carrying handle and decorated with JConcepts Striker imagery. [ read more ]
 

AVID R/C releases new carbon fiber ESC shelf for the B4.2/T4.2/SC10.2/SC10B
In addition to shifting the ESC weight onto the centerline of the car, the AVID slotted design lets racers run the ESC as far forward as possible, preventing too much rear weight bias which makes for poor handling. [ read more ]
 

AE releases new Greaves Monster Energy/Toyota Racing replica SC10 RS
A scale replica of the Johnny and C.J. Greaves Monster Energy/Toyota Racing truck raced in the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series and at the Crandon World Championship, this SC10RS Short Course truck features some major upgrades that include a water-resistant high-power XP brushless speed control, Reedy 3300kV brushless motor, and a water-resistant enclosed receiver box. The suspension also received an upgrade with the addition of adjustable blue anodized aluminum V2 coil-over shocks! [ read more ]

JConcepts releases new Hi-Flow SCT light weight body
JConcepts has taken the popular Hi-Flow SCT body and taken it to the next level by offering a new light weight version! [ read more ]

Viper R/C releases the new VF8 1:8 brushless motor
Viper R/C has officially joined the 1:8 race as they have announced today the highly anticipated VF8 1:8 brushless motor! [ read more ]

The RC10 Classic Kit has officially made its return
The wait is over as the RC10 Classic Kit has officially launched! White plastic arms, gold tub chassis, and the original race winning design is back for round 2! [ read more ]

FTW unleashes the new Kyosho MP9 "Night Fox" body
The iconic Night Fox design has illustrated this while winning races across the globe, and now the FTW labs have tailored it to fit Kyosho's MP9 TKI3. [ read more ]

Losi releases new Adam Drake and Dakotah Phend edition Mini 8ight's
These two new buggies replicate the style and appearance of the two TLR driver's 1:8 scale 8ight series machines, and are packed with high performance horsepower to go fast. [ read more ]
 

Leadfinger Racing releases new stainless buggy, truggy, and SCT skid plates
Our good friends at Leadfinger Racing (LFR) have officially released their all-new stainless skid plates for a list of 1:8 buggy, truggy, and 1:10 short course truck vehicles! [ read more ]
 

JConcepts releases new Associated B44 aluminum steering bellcrank system (with video)
JConcepts has taken on the difficult assignment in designing a heavy-duty, high response and low deflection steering assembly for the World Championship B44 vehicle. [ read more ]

Reedy releases new WolfPack 5500mAh 60C 7.4V LiPo pack
Reedy's new WolfPack 5500mAh 60C 7.4V LiPo battery features race-level specifications with a budget-friendly price. [ read more ]

Tekin releases the new T8 Gen2 1:8 brushless motors
Tekin's Redline T8 GEN2 motor is all-new featuring sensors for reliable on-track operation, and provides pro-level controlability and power. [ read more ]
 

JConcepts releases new "Striker" design travelling roller bag
The much anticipated, conveniently sized, versatile bag with rollers and extendable handle by JConcepts. [ read more ]

Pro-Line releases new adjustable body mounts for the TLR SCTE/SCTE 2.0
The all-new Pro-Line body mount kit includes adjustable body mounts so you can fit any body on your truck perfectly, including Rally car bodies and True Scale Bodies! [ read more ]

Serpent releases the F110 1:10 Formula One pan car
Serpent has just released their new F110 1:10 Formula One car. The new car is based off of the Serpent 1:10 and 1:12 pan car platforms, with race inspired Formula 1 design. The car features carbon fiber chassis and accessories, designed for either rubber or foam tire racing, and has already proven its success throughout the 2013 Euro Touring Series. [ read more ]
 
RACE RESULTS:
 
Daniel Holloway leads Panther to victory at the TCRC "Brawl for it All"
Holloway took the TQ spot by 10 seconds, and in the A-main led from wire to wire! [ read more ]
 
 
Elliott Boots wins at Round 5 of the SRS Championships
Pro-Line‘s Elliott Boots took TQ and 1st place this weekend at round 5 of SRS Championships, a regional series for the southern UK. [ read more ]
 
 
Adam Drake takes home the cash at the Top Notch Tour opener
In the Money Buggy class Drake didn't run the qualifiers and started in the back for the 25 minute final, but quickly moved his way to the front and took the win followed by Jeremy Kortz and Colby Poh. [ read more ]
 
 
Mitchell van Es wins Round 4 of the Dutch Onroad Nationals
The Schumacher Mi5 proved to be the best under all circumstances since it's very easy to adapt to the changing conditions and Mitchell drove a great race to take the win. [ read more ]
 
 
Drake doubles up at the annual Flowood R/C "Bring The Heat"
The third annual Bring The Heat Race was held at Flowood R/C Indoor Park in Flowood, Mississippi July 19-21. TLR's Adam Drake TQ'd and won both Buggy and Truggy! [ read more ]
 
 
The Michigan State Championship Series Round 4 report
On Saturday July 27th, most of the regional top racers made their way to the fourth round of the Michigan State Championship Series at Stateline R/C Raceway, right on the state line in Fremont, IN. The event started off with a memorial lap in memory of Bill Bridges. [ read more ]
 
Ryan Maifield takes JConcepts to victory at the Hot Rod Shootout
Maifield wins the prestigious Modified 2wd Buggy crown at the 2013 Hot Rod Shootout with JConcepts. [ read more ]
 

Takakki Shimo wins another JMRCA 1:10 GP Touring Car national championship
The 2013 JMRCA 1:10 GP Touring Car Japan National was hosted this past weekend at the Hokusei Circuit. An impressive turnout of 72 total drivers were in attendance looking for a National Championship crown. In the sportsman class, 14-year old driver Yuuki Sawada would drive his Mugen MTX-5 to victory for his first ever championship win! In the open class, the defending champ Takaaki Shimo was back in race form as he would go on to once again bring home the crown! [ read more ]
 

Bradley Baird wins Round 2 of the Irish 1:8 Offroad Nationals
As it came down to the finals Baird took off and left the field behind as he manuevered the rough terrain at Cork, bringing home yet another win for THETeam from Ireland. [ read more ]
 

JConcepts wins at the SDRC Top Gun Shootout
Hartson and Hinz lead the way to victory! [ read more ]
 
 
 
Ryan Maifield cleans house at the JConcepts Summer Indoor National Series
Maifield enters into four classes, and goes on to win ALL four! [ read more ]
 

Ryan Lutz and Josh Wheeler win at the 2013 Futaba/OS Engines Nitro Challenge
Lutz and Wheeler lead the way to victory for AKA in St. Louis with Pro Buggy, Pro Truggy, and E-Buggy wins! [ read more ]
 

Ronald Volker wins his third consecutive Euro Touring Series Championship
In one of the most highly anticipated Touring Car events ever at the most impressive R/C facility ever built, Team PROTOform’s Ronald Volker outpaced 3-time IFMAR World Champion Marc Rheinard to capture the round win at Hudy Racing Arena and clinch a three-peat in the prestigious Euro Touring Series. [ read more ]
 

Record setting attendance at the Team Associated HobbyPLEX Summer Series Rd.4
Round 4 of The Team Associated Summer Series at the Plex took place Saturday, July 13. Despite the heat and unbearable Midwestern humidity, another new attendance record was set with 158 entries. Just like the previous rounds, the intensity rose to another level and those that stayed to watch all the mains were in for a treat. [ read more ]
 
 
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