The Kings are ready for the 2012 Nitro Challenge!
February 22, 2012 Categories: RC Insider, RC News, Team Associated Comment
Here are some pics of Cody King’s Nitro Buggy and Truggy. They are all ready for the 2012 “The Dirt” Nitro Challenge! Cody is the current IFMAR World Champion in 1:8 Nitro Off-Road Buggy. His father and mechanic Paul King posted these pics on his facebook page earlier today. Both the truggy and buggy with bodies off… Buggy with body off… Buggy with body on… Both tuggy and buggy with bodies on… Source: (Paul King Facebook)
Chad Due double at Motorama
February 21, 2012 Categories: JConcepts, RC News, Red RC, Team Associated Comment
Thousands of spectators flocked to the 2012 Motorama event watching and participating in everything from motocross to karting to sprints and RC. The event featured two different racing tracks. One was designed for competition among traditional 1:10 offroad vehicles including 2WD buggies, 4WD buggies, and stadium trucks on a clay surface. The other, larger track featured racing for 1:8 electric buggies and truggies along with 2WD and 4WD Short Course. With spectators filing through the event throughout the two-day period, many were witnessing competitive remote-control car racing for the first time. On the 1:10 track, Chad Due was on fire with his Team Associated B4.1 WE …
Team Associated/Reedy/LRP victorious at Motorama!
February 21, 2012 Categories: JConcepts, RC Insider, RC News, Team Associated Comment
Four Victories at Motorama for Team Associated/Reedy/LRP Thousands of spectators flocked to the 2012 Motorama event watching and participating in everything from motocross to karting to sprints and RC. Team Associated was there supporting our customers, promoting remote-control car racing, and competing in each class offered. The event featured two different racing tracks. One was designed for competition among traditional 1:10 offroad vehicles including 2WD buggies, 4WD buggies, and stadium trucks on a clay surface. The other, larger track featured racing for 1:8 electric buggies and truggies along with 2WD and 4WD Short Course. With spectators filing through the event throughout the …
Patrick Hofer takes Swiss title with Rd4 win
February 21, 2012 Categories: RC News, Red RC, Team Associated Comment
Patrick Hofer, Team Associated / Pro Line factory driver has won the 4th round of the 2011-2012 SIC Swiss Indoor Championship in the 1/10 Modified Touring Car category. The 4th round was held on the fantastic RC facility of ModellTech in Sion.Patrick managed to takes the pole position during the qualification rounds. For the finals, Corally ace Philipp Huber and Team Magic Driver Matthias Meier found a very strong setup and tried to pass Patrick on every corner. Philipp won the first final, showing his potential to the other competitors. In the second and third legs, after very hard battles, Patrick managed the…
Four Victories at Motorama for Team Associated/Reedy/LRP
February 21, 2012 Categories: JConcepts, RC News, Team Associated, YouTube Comment
Thousands of spectators flocked to the 2012 Motorama event watching and participating in everything from motocross to karting to sprints and RC. Team Associated was there supporting our customers, promoting remote-control car racing, and competing in each class offered. The event featured two different racing tracks. One was designed for…
NEW! Reedy 2012 T-shirt!
February 20, 2012 Categories: RC News, Team Associated, YouTube Comment
Reedy is proud to announce this 100% cotton “Reedy Powered” T-shirt for 2012. The bold logo on black shirt will make a great backdrop to your vehicle as you hold it up while standing on the winning podium!…
The Team Takes Three at Rumble in the Rockies
February 20, 2012 Categories: RC News, Team Associated, YouTube Comment
This past weekend MHOR R/C Raceway in Denver, CO, hosted the Rumble in the Rockies. There were nearly 200 entries with drivers from many parts of the country, which made for some great racing. The layout for the event was very high speed, and combined with a small track size,…
JConcepts dominates EBOR 24 hour Endurance Race!
February 19, 2012 Categories: JConcepts, RC Insider, RC News, Team Associated Comment
JConcepts dominates EBOR 24 hour Endurance Race! The 2012 York ‘EBOR 24′ – 24 hour endurance race took place this weekend at the York Off Road Car Club’s indoor venue in the UK. The name ‘EBOR’ comes from the ye-olde roman name for York – Eboracum. Seven teams took part with drivers coming from all over the UK. 6-12 drivers were in each team and they had to use one car for the full 24 hours and control tires. After a few early problems with electrics the eventual winners by 310 laps for the second year running were team CML/AE – running the Team Associated B44.1 …
JConcepts: 2012 Montpellier GP
February 18, 2012 Categories: JConcepts, RC Insider, RC News, Team Associated Comment
JConcepts: 2012 Montpellier GP The 2012 GP Montpellier was by all accounts, a cool race. Unseasonably cool temperatures blanketed the region, bringing the temp, and the wind chill to extremely chilly conditions. None of which was in the control of the host track. What was in their control, they did well. A large car park, all covered in gravel. A large pit area with three sections under roof, with permanent tables throughout, also with a gravel base. A friendly track dog, a mix of lab-pointer, was everyone’s friend. When he barked, I had no idea what he said, hey!, it was …
Pro-Line 2012 Bulldog for B44.1
February 18, 2012 Categories: RC News, Red RC, Team Associated Comment
This is a BullDog Clear Body for the Team Associated B44.1 Buggy. For 2012, Ryan Cavalieri has improved upon the design and developed the most advanced body yet, the 2012 BullDog body. Ryan took great care in refining the design for 2012 to create even more stability with enhanced steering to gain an advantage on the track. The windshield is steeper to create more down force over the front wheels and the roof ridges have been raised to channel the air flow over the middle of the body for increased high-speed stability. The rear of the roof has been lowered and fins …
DE Racing and Panther Tires unite!
February 17, 2012 Categories: RC Insider, RC News, Team Associated Comment
DE Racing and Panther tires unite! Panther Tires and DE Racing would like to introduce a combined effort for 2012 and beyond. Both companies have been making huge strides in the racing and development of racing products. DE Racing wheels and products will be the official wheel choice of Panther Tire racing team. DE Racing wheels are known for their light weight, durability, true spinning and great looks. The Panther Tires racing team has already shown success winning races all over the country using the Panther Tire/ DE Racing combination. It’s time to shake things up in the R/c Racing…
Mike Hudson Heats Up the Cabin Fever Indoor Supercross
February 17, 2012 Categories: RC News, Team Associated, YouTube Comment
The 2012 Cabin Fever race held in Lewiston, ID was host to around 250 entries of nitro and electric racers. This race is very popular among the nitro racers in the Pacific Northwest, but electric is on the rise. The track is more suitable for the 1:8 machines as the…
Mike McMahon to Reedy
February 17, 2012 Categories: RC News, Team Associated, YouTube Comment
Mike McMahon, an accomplished national-level racer with over 20 years of R/C experience, is the latest edition to the Reedy design and marketing team. Thanks to over ten years of graphic design experience which includes six years as Art Director for Xtreme R/C Cars magazine, Mike is sure to make…
Team Associated Welcomes Mike McMahon
February 17, 2012 Categories: RC News, Team Associated, YouTube Comment
Associated Electrics Inc. is proud to announce the addition of Mike McMahon to our Design/Marketing team. His impressive resum is packed with over 10 years of RC Graphic Design experience, including 6 years as the Art Director for Xtreme RC Cars magazine, along with working as a Freelance Designer for…
NEW! Reedy 6500mAh 65C 7.4V LiPo
February 16, 2012 Categories: RC News, Team Associated, YouTube Comment
Fancy descriptions and buzz words are not required when describing Reedy’s 6500mAh 65C competition 7.4V LiPo battery. The specifications speak for themselves. Your Turbo35 is not lying. High capacity for maximum duration65C discharge rating for maximum power output…
Hartson & Thielke victorious at JC Indoor Nats
February 15, 2012 Categories: JConcepts, RC News, Red RC, Team Associated Comment
Now in its second year, the JConcepts Indoor National tour makes its first stop in St. Louis, MO, at the popular SmacTrac facility. Greeted by 370+ entries for the two-day event, racers were pumped to get the series underway at the competitive indoor clay facility. With a track size of roughly 90′ x 40′, the racing was tight and heated throughout the classes. Team Associated/LRP/Reedy driver Steven Hartson made his first trip to St. Louis and quickly proved he had the speed to sit at the top of the field. Taking the top qualifying position in 2WD Modified, 4WD Modified and 4…
Rodriguez to Reedy for 2012
February 15, 2012 Categories: RC News, Team Associated, YouTube Comment
Reedy and CML France are pleased to announce the signing of top French 1/8th off road racer Nicolas Rodriguez for the 2012 season. Nicolas is a former podium finisher at the European Championships, French Cup winner, and solid A-Finalist throughout the French National Series, and will be looking for a…
Reedy Powers Hbert to Snowbirds Win
February 14, 2012 Categories: RC News, Team Associated, YouTube Comment
The World Gate resort in Orlando, Florida was the site of the 12th running of the world-famous Snowbird Nationals. Featuring road course and oval classes, the ‘Birds is the best-attended indoor race in the world! Competitors from as far away as Europe and Asia battled against a strong field of…
Parts for the SC10 4×4 Kit, Factory Team Kit, and RTR!
February 14, 2012 Categories: RC News, Team Associated, YouTube Comment
Parts for the SC10 4×4 Kit, Factory Team Kit, and RTR…
2012 JConcepts Winter Indoor Nationals Rd 1
February 11, 2012 Categories: JConcepts, RC News, Red RC, Team Associated Comment
For the 3rd year in a row racers made their way to Smac Trac raceway in St. Louis, MO for the JConcepts Winter Indoor Nationals. A record turnout of 371 entries filled the building and the pit area was in a constant buzz of excitement. The amazingly prepped track by Scott McDonald featured the best layout in the short history of the event which produced some extremely close racing and challenged even the best drivers in attendance. Team Associated/JConcepts driver Steven Hartson came in with his sights set on victory. The young driver from Southern California has a knack for indoor racing …