Wednesday Round Up!

This past week has been full of news, new products, and race results pouring in from around the world! Click "[ read more ]" after each story to read the full article. 

 

 

Kyosho Greece introduces the new "Cyclops" product line
Our friends from the other side of the world at Kyosho Greece have shared with us some of their newest products under the brand name Cyclops. [ read more ]
 
JConcepts releases new Traxxas Slash 4x4 carbon fiber tower conversion kits
Tightening up the suspension on the Slash 4x4 is as simple as adding JConcepts accessories. The stock front and rear shock tower on the Slash 4x4 is somewhat flexible, bulky and unresponsive to suspension changes. JConcepts takes the Slash 4x4 to the next level by offering complete front and rear shock tower conversions set to install carbon fiber struts to the suspension. [ read more ]

Axial Racing releases the new AX10 "Deadbolt" 1:10 4wd RTR
Axial Racing has just released the new AX10 Deadbolt 1:10 Electric 4WD RTR. While this particular Deadbolt will not lock your front door like most deadbolts will, it does however pack all of the speed and versatile crawling capabilities as its original AX10 counterpart and adds a custom body with a molded driver figure, three interchangeable heads (three styles included: A motocross, open skull–face or motorsport helmet) and officially licensed Maxxis 2.2 Trepador tires giving the vehicle a more aggressive and scale look! [ read more ]
 
JConcepts goes mega soft with the 1:10 offroad tire lineup
JConcepts is getting soft in their old age, mega soft actually. JConcepts has added an additional compound to the line of successful 1:10 off-road racing tires. [ read more ]

JConcepts releases new Centro C4.2 precut chassis protector
JConcepts has hit the easy and glamour button at the same time and is now offering a precut and graphically pleasing chassis protective sheet for the most popular 1:10 offroad vehicles on the market. [ read more ]

Pro-Line introduces the "Phantom" Kyosho RB6 and Tamiya 201 body
A brand new body style has hit the scene from the mind of Pro-Line driver Lee Martin, known as the Phantom. Featuring an all-new cab forward look and sweeping body lines that flow back to a single point, the Phantom has a unique style and the performance necessary to run with the best. [ read more ]

 
Pro-Line releases all-new "Pro-Spec" short course racing shocks
Pro-Line Racing has just released their all-new Pro-Spec Short Course Shocks.The Pro-Spec Shocks are a 12mm Big Bore design with a single low friction X-Ring seal. The pistons and shaft guides are made from smooth white Delrin for low friction, and the 3.5mm thick shock shafts are hard chrome coated like full scale racing shocks. [ read more ]

JConcepts releases new "Hi-Tension" mid-motor rear wing
Mid-motor buggies are all the rage in competitive offroad racing and when compared to rear motor vehicles, have a slightly different rear wing placement. JConcepts has stepped up to offer a replacement Hi-Tension wing for drivers utilizing the mid-motor option and released a specific wing for the application. [ read more ]

AVID releases new Kyosho, Yokomo, and Tamiya caged diff thrust bearings
Kyosho, Yokomo, and Tamiya owners can now upgrade their diff with an AVID caged diff thrust bearing. The AVID caged bearings are designed to make working on your diff much easier, and you don’t have to stress out about losing one of those tiny thrust balls. [ read more ]

JConcepts releases World Championship winning B44.2 X-Flow Finnisher body
JConcepts jumped on the competition in Chico, CA, with a new design specifically for the IFMAR World Championships. The X-Flow Finnisher body, quickly rose to the top of the field, and is now available to you! [ read more ]

Vectorworks releases new carbon fiber TLR SCTE 2.0 shock towers
The first product out of the gate for Vectorworks is an all-new set of carbon fiber shock towers for the TLR SCTE 2.0 short course truck. These are 4mm press cured carbon fiber shock towers designed for maximum carbon density and strength. Both towers come with additional camber link holes for advanced roll center adjustment. [ read more ]

Team Associated releases World's edition t-shirts and hoodie
Team Associated has just released their new lineup of t-shirts and hoodies, in which were first seen at this year's IFMAR 1:10 Offroad World Championships in Chico. Now you too can show off your team spirit with these colorful Team Associated Ts and hoodies! The 100% cotton shirts come in blue and black. The 50% cotton hoodie comes in black only. [ read more ]

 

Ellis Stafford wins at the Maratime Raceway Off-Road Wars
Ellis had the win in his sights and was ready to put his wealth of buggy racing experience to the test as he battled for the overall first place. 17 laps later and Ellis flew across the line with his DEX410v3, giving him a convincing win! [ read more ]

Mike Kling and Mike Gay win at the 2013 Halloween Shootout
Mike Kling wins Mod Truck, while AE teammate Mike Gay sweeps Mod Buggy and Mod 4wd! [ read more ]
 
Kevin Morales wins is crowned "The Series" 1:8 Pro E-Buggy champion
The Series is a six race series that hosts some of the fastest drivers in the midwest. With 200+ entries at each race, there is a ton of close racing in each and every class. The Series events are held at some great tracks, all with very different surfaces. After a full season of racing, Kevin Morales would take the 1:8 Pro E-buggy class championship win. [ read more ]
 
Adam Drake wins the final round of the TLR Grand Prix Series
Pro-Line’s Adam Drake attended the final round of the TLR Grand Prix Series at Chula Vista R/C Raceway this past weekend. Adam was the top qualifier in 1:8 nitro buggy and 1:8 nitro truck using Pro-Line’s M3 Holeshot in both classes. Adam went on to take the win in both finals using Pro-Line’s M4 Holeshot 2.0 in buggy and M3 Holeshot in truck! [ read more ]

Barry Baker and Chad Panek win with Tekno at the JBRL Electric Finals
The ultra competitive 2013 JBRL Electric Series com to a close. After 8 rounds of racing all over Southern California, the results are in. Barry Baker is the 2013 Pro4 Champ and Chad Panek is the 2013 1/8th Electric Buggy Champ. [ read more ]

JConcepts takes three JBRL Electric Championships for 2013
The Final Round of the JBRL Electric Series finished off at Hot Rod Hobbies. Many Championships came down to this final race and JConcepts Team drivers finished with 3 overall Modified Championships. [ read more ]
 
Daniel Holloway wins the 2013 TCRC Racing Club Pro4 Championship
The 2013 TCRC Racing Club’s points series has come to an end. After months of racing, approx. 55,000 laps (almost 6000 miles on the track’s layouts) and almost 200 individual drivers, Panther Tires factory driver, Daniel Holloway, brings home the Pro4 SCT Series Championship. [ read more ]

Team Associated takes four JBRL Electric Championship wins
The 2013 JBRL Electric Series finally came to an end after eight months and eight rounds of racing across Southern California. The finale, hosted by Jimmy Babcock's Hot Rod Hobbies in Saugus, California, would determine the champions in thirteen classes. Team Associated would walk away the overall winners in four! [ read more ]

Sonny Ochoa wins the Midwest Nitro Series Pro Truggy Championship with Panther
Panther Tires factory driver, Sonny Ochoa, raced in the Midwest Nitro Series finals at River City Raceway in Peoria, Illinois last weekend. It all came down to this race, and Sonny would come home winning the Pro Truggy Championship! [ read more ]

Moberly and Haas lead Tekin to victory at the CVR Octoberfest
Jason Moberly would take his Tekin RX8 Gen2, Pro4 HD 4300 powered Tekno SCT 410 to a TQ and win the 4wd SC class, while Jacob Haas went on to lead the 1:8 E-Buggy main from start to finish in his brand new Tekin Rx8 Gen2 T8 Gen 2 2050 powered TLR 8ight-E 3.0. [ read more ]

Olly Jefferies returns to 1:12 scale in winning fashion
After taking last season off, Olly Jefferies returned to the UK 1/12 scale national scene with a win at the opening round of the 2013/14 BRCA Winter Series. [ read more ]