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. 

 

 

 

 

Team Associated releases new Centro C4.2 option parts
Today, AE has announced several new option parts for the conversion kit that will only enhance the already race winning platform. Now you can get more tuning options using the new 2.5 degree rear hinge pin brace, as well as add durability by using the new aluminum bulkhead! [ read more ]

Mugen Seiki releases new MBX7 M-Spec edition buggy
Mugen Seiki has announced today the release of the World Champion MBX7 Nitro Buggy in the Mugen pre-built M-Spec configuration. Now you can get the MBX7 Buggy pre-built with a full race set up right out of the box! [ read more ]

Azarashi releases new Yokomo B-MAX2 MR "ERITHUS" body
X-Factory UK has announced today that Azarashi has released their new ERITHUS lexan bodyshell with window masks for the Yokomo B-MAX2 MR. The new body daringly avoids the mainstream cab forward designs and features smooth, neat, and flowing lines. Designed to fit in both mid and rear motor configurations. [ read more ]
 
Team Losi Racing releases new 5IVE-T "Tuning Kit"
Team Losi Racing has released today their all-new Tuning Kit for the 1:5 scale 5IVE-T 4wd short course truck. The 5IVE-T has proven to be a race winning machine in the 1:5 scale offroad racing scene, and TLR has only improved the platform with this all-new upgrade kit. [ read more ]

Exotek Racing releases new titanium front axles for the Kyosho RB6
Exotek Racing has just released their new precision machined titanium front axle set for the Kyosho RB6. While titanium can be slightly less strong (compared to steel), these new axles weigh in at only 5.5 grams. That is nearly half the weight of the stock axles! [ read more ]

XRAY releases full details of the new XB4 '14 4wd buggy
XRAY has revealed today the updates, changes, and details of the new XB4 '14 1:10 4wd buggy. As with any XRAY vehicle, the evolution of the XB4 continues by offering racers further tuning options, enhanced durability, and option parts for various racing conditions. [ read more ]

Hudy releases all-new "Carpet Gripper" tire additive
The new tire additive was developed and tested by top onroad drivers to achieve maximum traction while keeping the car stable and easy to drive. Developed for both rubber and foam tires. [ read more ]

JConcepts releases new B4/T4/SC10 aluminum front suspension brace
Front-end protection is critical on all R/C vehicles. JConcepts is once again on task with the release of the aluminum front suspension brace for the Team Associated B4, T4 and SC10 line of vehicles. [ read more ]

Kyosho releases new 50th Anniversary OGIO hauler bag
To commemorate Kyosho turning 50, they are rolling out a brand new product, The Kyosho 50th Rig 9800 (Ogio Rig 9800) hauler bag! Now no need to carry multiple bags, you can fit all your gear in one convenient roller [ read more ]

JConcepts releases new aluminum AE shock bottom pivot balls
JConcepts adds front and rear shock bottom pivoting geometry parts to the hefty accessory line-up for the Team Associated line of vehicles. As racing circuits take on slightly more demanding conditions, it’s only natural for the vehicles to be under heavier duress. It’s somewhat common for the rear shock to become loose as time goes on opening a slight window to a failure. JConcepts has leaped in with a shock bottom pivot with serrated finish to twist into the plastic and help to secure placements between rebuilds. [ read more ]

Reedy releases new 5800mAh 65C SQ competition LiPo pack
It is not every day that something truly unique is introduced to the R/C market. Reedy's innovative 5800mAh 65C 7.4V SQ LiPo battery replaces the two-piece side-by-side saddle pack with a single hard-case battery! [ read more ]

 

The DMCC crown the 2013 Summer 1:10 Championship winners
The DMCC ran their Summer Championships for 1:10 electric buggies at their indoor venue, just north of Dublin airport. The classes raced were 2wd modified and clubman (10.5t) and 4wd modified and clubman (10.5). The championship consisted of 10 rounds, with the best 7 results to count for over-all places. [ read more ]

John Michael McGinty wins at the East Coast Off-Road Series Finals
John Michael goes on to win both Pro Buggy and Pro Truggy at The Badlands. [ read more ]

Mitchel Gardner doubles up at the ROAR Region 8 Championships
This year, the Region 8 Championship race was held at Fastlane Raceway in Blue Springs, MO, near Kansas City. This years event ended up being around 150 entries and included several of the Midwest’s finest drivers. Gardner wins Mod 2wd and Mod 4wd Buggy with JConcepts. [ read more ]

Double victory for Phend at the Michigan State Championship Series Finals
After a full year of 6 rounds of racing, racers from all over gathered at AMS Raceway on Saturday October 19th for the final round of the 2013 season. Dakotah Phend walks away the winner of Pro Buggy and Pro4! [ read more ]

Team Durango sweeps Round 1 of the Euro Offroad Series
Team Durango has returned from the first round of the 2013/2014 EOS competition with eight podium finishes across four racing classes! [ read more ]

Keven Hebert lights the candles in Las Vegas
Hebert wins both 1/12 Modified and Super Stock 13.5 Touring Car for the second year in a row at the International Indoor Championships! [ read more ]

Drake and Moller win at Round 7 of the JBRL Nitro Series
This past weekend the Pro-Line Raceway facility in Banning, California hosted round seven of the Jimmy Babcock Racing League. The event, as always, attracts some of the best nitro offroad racers on the west coast. Team Losi Racing's Adam Drake would continue his Pro Truggy win streak, taking the win over Kyosho's Cody King. In Pro Buggy, Drew Moller would take the top spot on the podium with Drake and King finishing up second and third. [ read more ]

Dustin Richards wins at Round 1 of the Winter Racing League
JConcepts team driver, Dustin Richards, would find himself TQ in the highly competitive Mod 4wd Buggy class after a long day of qualifying. When the mains got under way, he would continue his winning ways by clenching the overall victory for a perfect score in the 4wd Buggy class for the series opener! [ read more ]

Jon Howells doubles up at the NRS Regional at Storm Valley
This past weekend hosted the NRS Regional at Storm Valley Raceway in the UK. CML/Team Associated driver, Jon Howells, would drive his CML Centro EU converted RC8.2 to an overall victory in the 1:8 buggy class. He would continue his winning ways by securing the win in the 1:8 truggy class as well! [ read more ]
 
Midwest Nitro Series 2013 Finals report from River City Raceway
One year in the making and 5 events later, all the points possibly earned and the finals were at hand. River City Raceway in Peoria, Illinois had this seasons honor for declaring the overall winners in six 1/8 scale classes. [ read more ]

Alex Zanchettin wins the AMS Italian Indoor Championship E-Buggy title
In A1, Alex would experience difficulties which buried him in the field, however, he would return to win A2 and A3 clinching the 1:8 E-Buggy class overall victory! [ read more ]

Brian McDuffie wins at the IERC Raceway "Race for the Cure"
McDuffie had a hard time in qualifying and ended up starting 5th on the grid in the A-main. The race started and after the second lap he was in first and never looked back! [ read more ]

 

 

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