Kyosho’s Ty Rogers Wins 4th Annual Charge’ Em Up Race!
April 9, 2013 Categories: RC News, The Big RC Comment
The 4th Annual Charge ‘Em Up Race was held at Flowood RC Park May 6th in Flowood, Mississippi. This is an all 1/8 electric race. This years event reached 102 entries. Race Schedule: Friday: Practice all day Saturday: 3 rounds of qualifying followed by triple A-mains 1/8 electric Buggy After qualifying was complete, I was the overall TQ with by Kyosho MP9E! It was such a challenge to get that spot with the competition that was at this event. A-Main # 1: I didn’t have the best of luck and I got bumped back to 7th in the first corner. I then worked my way back …
Kyosho Win’s 4 Top Notch Series Modified Championships!
April 9, 2013 Categories: RC News, The Big RC Comment
The 2013 Top Notch Series just finished up this past weekend. The series would hit 7 different tracks over the past couple months to test Southern California’s best drivers. The championship for each class would be decided by using each drivers 4 best finishes out of 7. Kyosho Team Drivers Lucas Sanford and Josh Mitchell would attend each round of this series and together take home 4 Modified Championships! Lucas Sanford would go onto Win the 2wd Modified Buggy and 1/8 Electric Buggy Championships! 2wd Modified Buggy Top 3 Overall: 1st Lucas Sanford Kyosho RB6 2nd Josh Mitchell Kyosho RB6 3rd Wayne Wyrick AE 1/8 Electric Buggy Top 3 Overall: 1st Lucas Sanford …
Panther Tires take big win at the TLR Shootout!
April 9, 2013 Categories: RC News, The Big RC Comment
Dirtburners held the TLR Shootout this past weekend, March 30, 2013. With well over 180+ entries the racing would be plentiful and battles were going to be epic! The competition was going to be tough with premier drivers such as Dakotah Phend and Allen Horne, and Panther Tires John LoGiudice in attendance. Johnny LoGiudice was able to dominate the Pro2 Mod SC class taking each and every round of qualifying. LoGiudice chose the Panther Rattler SC in clay compound front and rear with orange CSF inserts. LoGiudice wouldn’t just walk away with the Amain win though, coming into contact with other drivers would drop him back…
2013 Tekin Showdown Huge Success!
April 9, 2013 Categories: RC News, Team Losi, The Big RC Comment
This past weekend kicked off the 2013 Tekin Showdown race at TQ Speedway and Hobbies in Boise,ID. TQ hast hosted this event from it’s inception and provides a great facility for people from all over the Northwest to converge and enjoy some tight racing. With over 150+ entries this would be the largest Tekin Showdown to date! In 4wd Buggy Nick Buechler would qualify 4th in the A main followed by Ty Campbell(6th). This class was tight tight tight! In A1, AE’s John Walentia, Kobe Yonker, and Nick battled hard for the top three spots. Nick would take 2nd with Walentia taking the…
The Big Giveaway for April is big
April 5, 2013 Categories: RC News, The Big RC Comment
Panther Tires has come through for The Big Giveaway for the month of April! This months drawing will be for a full set of 4 Panther Rattler SC tires and foams in their brand new blue compound that has just been released! I have used this compound myself, and know it rocks for hard packed grooved tracks. Second place in the drawing will get a set of their tire glue bands. Just add your email to enter the drawing!! Winner will be picked at random at the end of the month and notified by email! Thank you Panther for you support! Make sure…
Tekin wins the Top Notch Series Championship!
April 5, 2013 Categories: RC News, The Big RC Comment
Revelation Raceway would host thef finals of the Top Notch Series in Ontario, CA. Tekin drivers Lucas Sanford, Nick Sava, and Chris Blais would look to wrap up the series with big wins and podium finishes in 2wd buggy, 4wd buggy, 2wd Mod SC, 4wd SC and 1/8 E Buggy. Let’s see how they finished up one of the biggest series in Socal! The surface required drivers of all classes to be easy on the trigger, and proved to be very difficult to be consistent on. Tekin powred Lucas Sanford would take TQ honors for the main event by almost 2 seconds. In A1 Lucas would…
Tekin Tq’s and wins CVR’s March Madness!
April 5, 2013 Categories: RC News, The Big RC Comment
Central Valley RC Raceway in Madera, Ca would once again play host to the March Madness race held on the weekend of March 24th. Racers from all over Northern California and the surrounding regions would converge to see how they’d stack up against each other on the challenging layout and track. In 1/8 E Buggy Tekin team driver Jacob Haas would take the overall Tq and would go on to win the class using his Tekin Rx8 T8 1900 powered TLR 8ight buggy followed by Tekin powered BMiller team driver Lou Figueira. BMiller team driver Figueria would also take the win in the Pro 4 SC class using…
The epic battle of the car vs the tricycle
April 4, 2013 Categories: RC News, The Big RC Comment
Last night was an epic battle in 4 wheel drive at Top Gear Hobbies between Cameron Kellogg and Kevin Focht for bragging rights to 3rd place. After lulling Kellogg into a false sense of security by intentionally breaking in both quals, Focht had Kellogg where he wanted him on the starting grid, 2 spots in front of him. Knowing that Kellogg likes to hit crap and break in every mains they are in together, Focht was in his normal waiting game. Once again letting Kellogg lap him mid way in the race, it was all setting up perfectly. Then the trap was set off. Kellogg coming…
Luke Richards Wins at CRCRC April Fools Race!
April 3, 2013 Categories: RC News, The Big RC Comment
This past weekend I attended the CRCRC April Fool’s Race. I raced 2wd Modified Buggy and 2wd Modified Short Course. After qualiying was complete, I was the overall TQ in 2wd Modified Buggy and 3rd in 2wd Modified Short Course. In 2wd Modified Buggy, I line up on the pole and was ready for a close race between Me and JP. I lead the first half of the race but with a mistake on my end JP took the lead and held it untill the last lap when he made a small mistake and I got around him for the top spot and…
Current world champion Ryan Cavalieri coming to Top Gear Hobbies Spring Shootout – May 18th & 19th 2013!
April 3, 2013 Categories: RC News, The Big RC Comment
Current world champion in 2 wheel and 4 wheel Ryan Cavalieri has confirmed his entry at the Top Gear Hobbies Spring Shootout May 18th and 19th!! Come watch the world champion battle with Kyosho team manager Joe Pillars and team driver Andy DiBrino. This should be a good one to race at. Here is the info on the race and you can also check out TopGearHobbies.com for more info. The Top Gear Hobbies Spring Shootout will be held May 18th & 19th. This two day event will consist of 3 qualifiers on Saturday and 1 qualifier followed by Triple A-Main Events on Sunday. The rocket round format…
Panther Tires new “blue” compound
April 3, 2013 Categories: RC News, The Big RC Comment
Panther tires has released their new “blue” compound tires for tracks with clay surfaces where there is less moisture and a groove. I can tell you from personal experience that these tires rock! I was using another brands gold compound, and then tried the new Panther blue compound rattlers, and was amazed at how hooked up I was. Don’t believe me though, go to Panther Tires and check out a set for yourself!!
LRP releases new Quadra Competition V.1 charger
April 3, 2013 Categories: RC News, The Big RC Comment
No matter, if R/C car, R/C flight or R/C boat batteries. Thanks to its extensive range of functions and a perfect user interface in English and German, this compact charger is ideally suited for every modelling area. Batteries of all current types can be quickly and easily charged or discharged with up to 10 amps. A storage charge mode is included as well. Due to the integrated power supply and a 12V input, the Quadra Competition V.1 with its 80W charge power is extremely multifunctional. The balancer connector for up to 6S batteries and the USB charge output make this charger…
Team SR releases new carbon fiber front shock tower for the Kyosho RB6
April 3, 2013 Categories: RC News, The Big RC Comment
Team SR is proud to introduce yet another quality carbon fiber option accessory to their extensive range of hop up parts. Aimed at the excellent Kyosho RB6 1/10th scale off-road buggy, this part provides additional rigidity over the stock piece enhancing reliability perfectly complimenting the higher rates of speed and power provided by latest generation cars. The result is that the driver is able to push limits further and explore the entire performance envelope on and off the track. Sporting the Team SR signature sealed edges, this heavy duty yet lightweight tower upgrade is machined from 4mm quasi-Isotropic carbon …
New competition hardcase LiPo battery packs from LRP
April 3, 2013 Categories: RC News, The Big RC Comment
With these Competition Car Line hardcase LiPos, a completely new developed and stand-alone battery line is available for the various applications in competition. Divided into a special 1:10 line, 1:12 line and an all-round line, materials and cells were adapted to the different requirements. The result: a true Blue is Better product with maximum power output! For 1:10 racers, the 2S 7200 and 2S 7000 are the perfect choice. The 7200 is designed for maximum run time, the 7000 for maximum power. In combination with a rating of 100C/50C and 110C/55C there’s nothing left to be desired regarding 1:10 competition requirements. A special 1S …
Panther Tires new BLUE Compound Tire
April 2, 2013 Categories: RC News, The Big RC Comment
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Jen – The Big RC Babe
March 29, 2013 Categories: RC News, The Big RC Comment
Spring is here and so is Jen!! Have a great Easter weekend everyone!
AKA wider, and fresh carcassed short course tires
March 28, 2013 Categories: RC News, The Big RC Comment
The AKA short course tire line just got wider! After the release of the Handlebar on the new wider carcass, we welcome the Enduro 2, Cityblock 2, Handlebar STD, and Wishbone 2, all on the wider carcass. Each tire has a bigger footprint to create more traction while staying in spec with the 2.2/3.0 short course tire specifications. The Handlebar STD (Standard Tread Depth) features a taller pin height ideal for hard packed or blue-groove outdoor tracks, while the already released Handlebar tackles the indoor tracks with its Low Tread Depth. The Wishbone 2 has been updated with a denser tread pattern for more traction and longer tire wear…
AVID new B4.2/T4.2 shorty battery foam set
March 28, 2013 Categories: RC News, The Big RC Comment
The new AVID Shorty Battery Foam Set is the perfect compliment for racers running the lightweight “shorty” battery packs in their B4.2 and T4.2. The set includes 2 large, screen printed foam blocks with perforated cut lines which allow for a mid and offset battery location in either a B4.2 or T4.2. Features: Screen printed with AVID “warning” artwork and marked to indicate block length (MID, 26mm, 33mm) High density foam keeps your battery in place Each package includes 1 x MID block , 1 x 26mm/33mm block and 1 AVID mini decal sheet. Instructions: Straight scissors recommended for separating blocks. Line up the blade with the perforated slit…
JConcepts new AE, TLR, and Durango precut chassis films
March 28, 2013 Categories: JConcepts, RC News, Team Associated, The Big RC Comment
A high-end item used for many years on the performance side of R/C racing is the chassis protective sheet. For years, drivers have hand-cut and fitted their chassis with a clear material protecting the new chassis look and also providing a smooth or slick surface to decrease friction between chassis and dirt surfaces. 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 1/10th off-road vehicles on the market. With 2 pieces included per package, the durable and low-resistance material fits each chassis…
New TLR idler gear
March 28, 2013 Categories: RC News, The Big RC Comment
No more ripping up the plastic idler gear in your TLR rigs! Check it out here