In 13 days San Diego R/C Raceway will play host to the Top Gun Shootout which will bring some of Southern California’s best drivers out for some competitive 1/10th electric racing. There will be cash payouts for the expert classes and a great prizes for top 3 in all other classes…

Here is the Top Gun Shootout Flyer…

Source: San Diego RC Raceway

Pro-Line: Masher 3.8″ (Traxxas Style Bead) All Terrain Tires

Description:

This is a pair of Masher 3.8” Monster Truck Tires. Pro-Line is bringing back one of the most popular Monster Truck Tires of all-Time: The Masher! The ultra-modern and edgy Chevron Style tread digs deep into the roughest and toughest terrain and looks mean doing it. The side tread of this behemoth tire features a hook shape that craters the dirt and achieves awesome side traction. The Masher 3.8” tire features the new Traxxas Style Bead design giving you tons of wheel options. The tire will fit on any of Pro-Line’s 3.8” Traxxas Style Bead wheels, as well as any stock 3.8” Traxxas wheel! After fitting your truck with this massive Masher tread you’ll be ready for back yard thrashing and mashing on any neighborhood terrain. Impress your friends – Get a set of Mashers today!

Features:

• Ultra-Traction Chevron type Tread
• Adds Tough and Aggressive Styling to you Truck
• Designed to tackle any terrain
• Made out of Pro-Line’s exclusive M2 compound
• Made in the USA, since 1982 -Read about Pro-Line Racing’s History

• Masher 3.8” tires (2 pcs)
• Foam Inserts (2 pcs)

Height: 6.60″ (168mm)
Width: 3.75″ (95mm)

Source: www.prolineracing.com

Pro-Line: Blockade Off-Road Tires No Foam

Description:

This is a pair of 1:5 scale Blockade XTR No Foam Tires. After countless hours of designing, building and testing, Pro-Line is ready to unleash the all-new Blockade tire for your 1:5 scale Short Course Truck. From the beginning, the Blockade was designed to be the ultimate race tire for any track condition. The Blockade features large, perfectly spaced lugs that rip into the dirt for incredible traction and has plenty of meat to last through super long race sessions.  For super loose conditions, the Blockade tire can be tuned for more aggressive traction by trimming out alternating knobs. The inside of the Blockade contains unbelievably detailed webbing that strengthens the tire carcass and prevents excessive tire expansion. If you own a Baja 5SC or Losi 5ive-T, then you need a set of Pro-Line Blockades!

Features:

• Large racing tread specifically designed for Maximum Performance
• Ability to tune tire to current track conditions
• Inner webbing resists tire expansion
• Made in the USA, since 1982 -Read about Pro-Line Racing’s History

Blockade 1:5 tires No Foam (2 pcs)

Fits:

• [R] HPI Baja 5SC
• [F/R] Losi 5ive-T

Height: 7.34″ (186mm)
Width: 3.00″ (76mm)

Source: www.prolineracing.com

This has been an extremely busy weekend for RCInsider.com, we attended 3 different events this weekend… Our Northern California bureau photographer John Flint is out covering the 2nd Annual 2012 Motown Showdown this weekend in Modesto, CA. This is RCInsider.com’s hometown… Last year Zack Rogers, Cody Turner, and Jeremy Flint came out for the 1st event unfortunately the 3 of us were unable to attend this year… But as always we worked it out and had a camera at the event for TQ pics and podiums shots for today… We have been told there has been close to 60 plus entries this weekend not a bad turnout with another event taking place at Nor-Cal Hobbies in Union City, CA!

Here are some pics of the track…

Earlier we showed you a sample of the 2012 Motown Showdown plaques. Here is what will be handed out today… 

This year alot of sponsors stepped up and supported this event… We at RCInsider.com are glad to see local businesses as well as several different R/C companies get involved with the Motown Showdown Race…

We contacted SoCal native and good friend to RCInsider.com Doyle Howell about repping the site for this weekend’s event as well as other events in Northern California… Doyle and I used to pit together at various JBRL events several years ago back when he worked on the track at Pegasus Hobbies in Montclair, CA. Doyle is now living in my hometown of Modesto, CA… Good Luck this weekend Doyle!

Here are your TQ pics from this weekends event…

Derek Stephansen TQ’ed: Pro 2 SCT, Mod Buggy, and 4wd Mod Buggy

2wd Stk. SCT TQ: Doug Frid

Pro 4 SCT TQ: Josh O’Connell

Mod Truck TQ: Eddie Bernal

Here is a Photo Gallery from Day #1 of the 2012 Motown Showdown…

Note: Stay tuned for our Motown Showdown Final Wrap-Up Report…

Source: www.rcinsider.com

Venom Australia have signed experienced off road driver, Scotty Jones, to drive for them in the 2012-2013 seasons. Scott has a lot of experience in off road racing, having competed solidly at highest levels in both 1/10th and 1/8th categories over the last 10 years. He is always ready to lend a helping hand with set up advice and to help out his fellow racer and this kind of great attitude and professional driving standard make Scotty the perfect driver for their new team. Scott had the following to say about his new deal:

I’m really looking forward to representing Venom Group Australia. I will enjoy being able to use their great range of products, as well as the new Kyosho TKI3 Buggy and STRR Evo Truggy. I can’t wait to see the results we can achieve together in the upcoming season. Massive thanks to Venom Australia for all the support and I look forward to hitting the tracks soon!

Source: Venom [venom-group.com]

RCInsider.com heads to JBRL Electric Series Rnd #4!

Today we are getting up early and making our way out to Pegasus Hobbies for Rnd #4 of the JBRL Electric Series…

Yesterday we were out at the Transit Center in Gardenia, CA for the 5th Annual KO PROPO America Grand Prix where we caught up with some of the country’s best nitro on-road drivers…

Rnd #1 TQ 1:10 Nitro Sedan Mike Swauger

Rnd #1 TQ 1:8 Exp Nitro On-Road Scott Kimbrow

Note: We will have more photo galleries up later this weekend from various rounds of the JBRL Electric and Nitro Series as well as the 5th Annual KO PROPO America Grand Prix! 

Source: www.rcinsider.com

CSO have produced this new aluminium servo mount for the Xray T3 2012 touring car. Suitable for CSO’s aftermarket T3 chassis, the servo mount is attached only to the centre of the chassis so the servo and the outer edge of the mount don’t touch, and aren’t connected, to the chassis allowing the chassis to flex more evenly without restriction.

Source: CSO [cso.com.hk]

JConcepts 1:8 Spring Nationals Flyer!

The 3rd Annual Event is getting close, are you ready? Indoor A/C Pitting, Free JC Events T-shirt to all the racers, door prizes and more! This will be the first year in the new 15,000 square foot indoor facility at Hobbyplex. No more rain outs! There is only 5 days left to register online so don’t miss out.

Source: www.jconcepts.net

Pro-Line: Flo-Tek Clear Body

Description:

This is a Flo-Tek Clear Body for the Slayer Pro Nitro Short Course Truck. Pro-Line is proud to release the meanest looking and best-selling body ever created designed specifically for your Traxxas Slayer Pro: the Flo-Tek. The Flo-Tek was the first SC body specifically designed to minimize the short-course body parachute effect! If you have ever raced or bashed a short-course truck, you know that SC bodies act like parachutes when going over jumps, causing you to lose control and crash. Pro-Line’s new Flo-Tek SC body features futuristic styling coupled with large vent holes that allow air to flow through eliminating aerodynamic drag. The locations and size of the vents were designed to maximize air flow through the body while keeping the aggressive and high-tech look. Don’t get caught in the wind while the competition passes you by, Get Pro-Line’s new Flo-Tek SC body today!

Don’t forget to submit your finished Pro-Line body to Reader’s Rides when you are done. Who knows, you could get your ride posted on the blog and you could even win a prize!

Features:

• Flo-Tek technology specifically designed to minimize parachute effect
• Exceptional detail and style
• Made with Crystal Clear Genuine GE Lexan®
• Four step to Race Ready: 
  1.) Clean Body and apply included window mask 
  2.) Paint then peel the over-spray film off 
  3.) Sticker your body (decal sheet included) 
  4.) Mount your new body onto your truck
• Made in the USA, since 1982 - Read about Pro-Line Racing’s History

• Flo-Tek Clear Body (1 pc)
• Number plates (2 pcs)
• Aluminum Hardware Pack
• Window templates
• Decal Sheet

Traxxas® Slayer Pro

Source: www.prolineracing.com

PROTOform Black FlexFit Hat

Description:

This is a PROTOform Black FlexFit Hat (S-M). PROTOform is blending old school baseball cap styling with new school hat materials for a brand new black fitted hat. The full size PF logo front and center stands out among the crowd. The back of the hat has one large PROTOform logo. Features a Flexfit band and a curved bill that will fit your head perfect every time!

Features:

Pro-Line Tire Bag

Description:

This is a Pro-Line Tire Bag. Show up to the races in Style with Pro-Line’s new tire bag! The new bag features luggage quality zippers and material that displays your support with a huge P-L logo. The bag is supported by an inner corrugated plastic housing that protects your stuff and holds the bags shape. This multi-purpose bag will hold a bunch of tires, tools, chargers, batteries or basically anything you need to take you to the track, all while still being small enough to easily fit in the trunk of your car. Pro-Line’s tire bag has an adjustable shoulder strap for easy transport and a completely open top for easy access to your stuff. Pro-Line’s new tire bag is a must have addition to your race program – Order one today!

Features:

• Undeniable Pro-Line quality and styling
• Inner corrugated plastic support housing
• Adjustable shoulder strap for simple transport

• Pro-Line Tire Bag (1 pc)
• Inner Corrugated Plastic Support (1 pc)

• 7 sets of 1:8 Buggy Tires ( 28 tires )
• 3 sets of 1:8 Truck Tires ( 12 tires )
• 8 sets of Short Course Tires ( 32 tires )
• and many others

Protoform is blending old school baseball cap styling with new school hat materials for a brand new black fitted hat. The full size PF logo front and center stands out among the crowd while the back of the hat has a large Protoform logo. Features a Flexfit band and a curved bill that will fit your head perfect every time. Also available in white.

Source: Protoform [racepf.com]

Pro-Line have released the Flo-Tek designed specifically for your Traxxas Slayer Pro. The Flo-Tek was the first SC body specifically designed to minimize the short-course body parachute effect. Featuring futuristic styling coupled with large vent holes that allow air to flow through eliminating aerodynamic drag. The locations and size of the vents were designed to maximize air flow through the body while keeping the aggressive and high-tech look. The all new and improved Square Fuzzie is now available for your SC Truck and features countless square micro-pins laid out in a traction inducing grid pattern that will stick to the track like Velcro. The long center bars provide tons of forward bite and improved wear over the Original and are ideal for any indoor/outdoor hard-packed dirt track where bar-type tires are not getting the job done.

Finally for your Losi 5ive-T or HPI 5SC (rear) is a pair of 1:5 scale Blockade XTR No Foam Tires. The Blockade features large, perfectly spaced lugs that rip into the dirt for incredible traction and has plenty of meat to last through super long race sessions. For super loose conditions, the Blockade tire can be tuned for more aggressive traction by trimming out alternating knobs. The inside of the Blockade contains unbelievably detailed webbing that strengthens the tire carcass and prevents excessive tire expansion.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

Seen at the Cactus Classic two months ago Pro-Line have released the Bulldog clear body for the Tamiya TRF502X buggy. Other new items from Pro-Line include a pair of Velocity 2.2” 4WD front wheels for the Associated B44.1 in white and yellow. A reversed dish design protects the nut and axle from damage during collisions and brings an awesome new look to your buggy. Pro-Line’s new tire bag features luggage quality zippers and material that displays your support with a huge P-L logo. The bag is supported by an inner corrugated plastic housing that protects your stuff and holds the bags shape and has an adjustable shoulder strap for easy transport and a completely open top for easy access to your stuff. Finally there is new tire gluing band that are specifically designed for holding tires down during the gluing process while still being stretchy enough to work on multiple sizes of tires. From 1:10 buggy and truck to SC and all the way up to 1:8 buggy, Pro-Line’s new tire bands perform flawlessly.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

Reds Racing have designed and developed a completely new pipe for offroad engines, the EFRA homologated 2099. The pipe is designed to optimize fuel consumption, provide easy handling characteristics and increase low RPM torque. This new Reds 2099 is matched with S or XS manifolds.

Source: Reds Racing [redsracing.it]

Avid RC have released this new vented motor plate for both the B4.1 and TLR22. Take advantage of the unique design of the Avid vented motor plates to improve your buggy or truck. The design team wanted to remove as much weight as possible up high, so they created the 45 degree angled vents which cut completely through the part which removed weight and added much-needed airflow around the motor-plate, yet still maintaining a rigid motor plate to keep gear mesh consistent. 100% milled which avoids all the extra stress that comes from stamping parts in order to keep the motor plates flat and your gear mesh perfect. Each plate is made from black anodized 3mm 6061-T6 aluminium with silver chamfered edge.

Source: Avid RC [avidrc.com]

JConcepts have announced the release of their Finnisher body for the Mugen MBX-6R. Increased windshield angle provides a steady force upfront during mid-flight wind gusts on large jumps. Forward cab placement changes performance / visible bias which helps steering rotation in low traction corners. The side-pods have a strong and chiseled look, including a recessed area in the rear which allows another option for air-escape. The chassis side-guard to body fit has been tightened up which helps eliminate large empty voids that contribute to mid-flight directional changes. The area behind the cab has been greatly lowered exposing more of the engine heat-sink allowing more heat-escape.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

Following the success of the original VM-II 1/10th 4wd Mini-TC, Atomic RC has released a highly anticipated updated version of the high performance 4WD Mini Touring Car. The most notable features of the new chassis are redesigned upper deck with flex adjustment and .5mm thickness reduction and the new main chassis is now 11mm narrower for faster response. Most of the M-Chassis bodies will now fit the chassis due to redesigned shock towers and the new car features carbon reinforced plastic material for all the major suspension components. Due to the popularity of Gear Diff, one Spec-R gear differential is now included in the kit.

New features:
- Newly designed 2mm thickness main chassis( Carbon Graphite mixed with Fiber ).
- 11mm width reduction from original VM-II chassis.
- Modified front shock tower provides two different styles of body posts to fit most M-chassis bodies on the market.
- Revised front/rear bulkhead design provides a variety of chassis rigidity settings to suit different tracks.
- Chassis upper deck thickness reduced from 2.5mm to 2mm.
- New carbon reinforced plastic material with improved strength and durability.
- Each kit comes with one Solid Axle (Spool) and one Gear Differential.

Specifications:
- Dual Belt Drive, 4WD Drive Train Lipo Ready Chassis.
- 3mm Shock Towers with multiple shock mounting positions
- Aluminium oil shock set.
- Ultra light weight front Spool, center direct-drive.
- Adjustable Front/ Rear Anti Roll-Bar (Need to buy separately)
- Adjustable Front/ Rear Down-stops
- Steering Ackerman (Five different position available)
- Adjustable Front/ Rear Lower Arm Position (+-0.6mm)
- Adjustable Front/ Rear Upper Camber Link position
- Adjustable Front/ Rear Camber
- Default 4* degree Front caster (Optional 0*, 2*, 6*)
- Adjustable Front/ Rear Toe-in
- Reinforced M-Class Disk Wheel included
- Wheel Base: 210mm
- Length: 285mm
- Width : 165mm
- Weight: 450g (Wheel not included).
- Ready-to-Run weight: 1200g
- Default Gear Ratio: 1.70
- Required for operation (not included):-
- 2 channel radio set, Batteries, Electronic Speed Controller, Motor, Body, Tire, Insert, Steering Servo

Source: Atomic RC [rcatomic.com]

Robitronic have introduced these two new receiver packs featuring a hard case. Often the 7.4 volts that come from a LiPo pack is too much for receivers or servos, so if you don’t want to use a regulator you can use Robitronic’s LiFe Packs which output 6.6 volts directly. The hump pack weighs 95 grams and has a capacity of 2000mAh while the stick pack is 1600mAh and weighs 80 grams.

Source: Robitronic [robitronic.com]

Team C have created this Team Edition of their TS2TE 2wd short course truck. The team version comes with new 16mm big bore shocks as well as a newly design SC body shell. To increase durability over the standard version it will come with a range of aluminium parts as standard including hinge blocks, motor mount for better cooling and a new 28T gear.

Source: Team C [teamcracing.net]