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Mike Garrison

0 May 28, 2013, 9:30 a.m.

5/29/2013

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:

Mike Swauger re-signs with XRAY for 2013
XRAY is excited to announce that former World Champion and multiple US National Champion, Mike Swauger, has confirmed he will continue to race with the XRAY team in 2013. [ read more ]

Mark Pavidis joins VP PowerMaster Fuels for 2013
VP PowerMaster would like to welcome their newest addition to the team, 2006 IFMAR Nitro Off-Road World Champion, Mark Pavidis! [ read more ]

NEW PRODUCTS:

XRAY releases new long progressive springs for the XB9
XRAY has released a new lineup of long progressive springs for the rear of the XB9 buggy. The new springs are designed to more steering and better stability while cornering. [ read more ]

Serpent releases new super short SS-RCM shocks and towers for the 747
The fresh new shocks and shock towers are designed to lower the center of gravity, and improve handling! [ read more ]

JQ Products releases new wide body for THEeCar
When it comes to bodies, JQ shows love for both the skinny and the wide! [ read more ]

XRAY releases new progressive shock springs for the XB4
XRAY has just released new progressive springs for the XB4 1:10 buggy. The new springs are designed to offer even further tuning options, especially when looking for that added stability and traction. [ read more ]

JQ Products releases new aluminum throttle servo arm for THECar
The new aluminum design eliminates flex that is found in the stock plastic arms, and in turn provides a more accurate and consistent feeling throttle and brake. [ read more ]

Hy-Traction Juice releases two new tire traction additives
Traction is everything for most racers, and sometimes finding it can be a little hard to do without the help of a traction additive. Hy-Traction, a New York based company, has just released two new blends of their own secret potion for racers that need that extra bit of traction. [ read more ]

Losi announces the new 5IVE-T Roller 1:5 scale 4wd short course truck
When Losi first introduced the 5IVE-T in RTR form, it quickly became a popular choice of serious 4wd 1:5 scale racers. They have taken that platform, and now released a roller version, which allows you to choose and install your own engine, servos, and radio system. [ read more ]

Kyosho America releases new RB6 chassis protectors
These are pre-cut decals which feature the signature Kyosho logos and design. Each package includes 2 sheets (one white, one black). Simply peel it off, stick it on your chassis, and hit the track! [ read more ]

JConcepts releases new "Finnisher" body for the Tekno EB48
With the evolution of race tracks, complicated circuits combining more aggressive jumps and extremely high-speed corners, JConcepts has incorporated many new features for the Finnisher Tekno EB48. [ read more ]

P1 Brand releases the new "Monogram" t-shirt
We first brought you a preview of the new P1 Brand tee early this week, and today the P1 crew has announced its official release! [ read more ]

JConcepts releases new 1:8 truck pre-mounted tires
JConcepts has just released their popular Black Jackets and Stackers truggy tires in hassle free pre-mount versions! [ read more ]

Contact Racing Tyres releases new "J Compound" 1:12 tires
These new tires have been in testing with team drivers for some time now, and have officially been released to the public. Specifically designed for high traction conditions. [ read more ]

Axial releases new heavy duty gears for the SCX10, AX10, and Wraith
Rock race your way to the finish line with peace of mind knowing your transmission gears can handle whatever you throw at them, all day long! [ read more ]

RACE RESULTS:

Aaron Vance takes Team Durango to an 11 race win streak in Ireland
Aaron and his DEX410v3 were dominant throughout this indoor series, with Aaron achieving a win and pole position final place in all 11 rounds of his local offroad spring series. [ read more ]

Takaaki Shimo is crowned the 2013 Japanese 1:8 Onroad and Pre-Worlds Champion
The 2013 JMRCA 1/8 GP Racing Japanese Nationals and Pre-Worlds was held at KeiTune Racing Speedway, Japan this past week. Takaaki Shimo, driving with new Mugen MRX5 WC-Spec, TQ'ed and won 60 minute grand final! [ read more ]

Didier Perrin wins the Malaysia Southern Series Rd.3
Didier Perrin, with his Mugen MBX-7, showed great strength in qualifying with a solid TQ. In the final, no one could match Perrin's speed as he went on to win the 45 minute race by 3 laps over the field. [ read more ]

Dakotah Phend doubles up again at the Michigan State Championship Series
On Saturday May 25th, all the regional top racers made their way to the second round of the Michigan State Championship Series at Granger Raceway just across the Michigan/Indian stateline in Granger, IN. The track was freshly rebuild and the Granger Raceway crew put in a fast and flowing layout in with plenty of big air! TLR's Dakotah Phend wins buggy and truggy! [ read more ]

Adam Drake leads a TLR sweep at the AKA Spring Series Rd.4
Adam Drake TQ'ed truck and buggy with his Nova Rossi powered 8ight 3.0 and 8ight T 2.0 equipped with Pro-Line tires. In the buggy class, Mark Pavidis lined up second for the thirty minute final followed by Carson Wernimont in third. Drake took the victory in both finals by more than a lap! [ read more ]

Weatherholt and Ochoa victorious at the Midwest Nitro Series Rd.1
Round 1 is in the books from RJD Hobbies, and Weatherholt and Ochoa are the winners of Pro Buggy and Pro Truggy! [ read more ]

Sonny Ochoa leads Panther Tires to victory at the Midwest Nitro Series Rd.1
Round one of the 2013 Midwest Nitro Series was hosted by RJD Raceway and Hobbies, and without any surprise the race was a huge success! Sonny O took the win in Pro Truggy for Panther Tires. [ read more ]

Mike Swauger leads Byron Fuels to victory at the KO Prop Nitro Grand Prix
Swauger would sweep qualifying with a solid TQ, and finish up the weekend with a win! [ read more ]

Vinny Pedersoli sweeps 13.5 SCT at the Southwest Indoor Points Challenge
X Factory driver Vinny Pedersoli has swept 13.5 short course at the Southwest Indoor Points Challenge held at Tucson’s great Competition Hobbies track, driving his SCX – 60CF to the win in all six events. [ read more ]

Taylor Timmerman and TLR win at the RC Pro Series North Division Rd.2
Taylor would end up finishing 2nd in the Pro Truggy A-main and winning the Pro Buggy A-main by half a lap over 2nd place driver, Taylor James. [ read more ]

Ronald Volker wins the opening round of the Asian Onroad Championship
After much anticipation the inaugural round of the AOC was held at RCI Raceway in Shanghai, China. Volker walked away the winner of the opening round! [ read more ]

Chris Marrale takes THEeCar to victory at the GRRS Round 4
After qualifying second, Chris Marrale would battle to the halfway point with Brian Sullivan and Greg Mcglothin for the lead position, eventually taking it over and never looking back. Victory for Marrale and THEeCar! [ read more ]

Ryan Cavalieri sweeps the Top Gear Hobbies Spring Shootout
Making the trip out for this event was Team Orion's current 2wd & 4wd IFMAR World Champion Ryan Cavalieri! The North-West's fastest racers would all be in attendance to test their skills against the 4-Time World Champ! [ read more ]