RCInsider.com heads to JBRL Electric Series Rnd #4!
May 19, 2012 Categories: JConcepts, RC Insider, RC News Comment
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…
JConcepts 1:8 Spring Nationals Flyer!
May 19, 2012 Categories: JConcepts, RC Insider, RC News Comment
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
PROTOform Black FlexFit Hat
May 19, 2012 Categories: RC Insider, RC News Comment
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: Large embroidered logos front and rear Traditional bill styling Black hat with Flexfit quality Also Available in Large-XLarge Size What’s Included: PROTOform Black FlexFit Hat …
2012 JBRL Electric Series Rnd #4 Track Layout!
May 17, 2012 Categories: RC Insider, RC News Comment
2012 JBRL Electric Series Rnd #4 Track Layout! Earlier today RCInisder’s Josh Mitchell and Brent “Bam Bam” Bisbee sent us some fresh pics of the 2012 JBRL Electric Series Rnd #4 track layout at Pegasus Hobbies in Montclair, CA… Check out the track we will be there bright and early Saturday morning! The track layout isn’t totally finished but we know the track crew is working on it today and tomorrow!!! Source: www.rcinsider.com
2012 Motown Showdown Track Layout!
May 17, 2012 Categories: RC Insider, RC News Comment
Here are the latest pics posted of the track layout for this weekends Motown Showdown at Modesto RC Raceway in Modesto, California… The Motown crew is currently getting the track prepped for this weekends race and we will be posting pics throughout the weekend…!!! Here is the sneek peek of the 2012 Motown Showdown Awards! Source: www.modestorc.com
The Kyosho Classic Wrap Up Report!
May 12, 2012 Categories: RC Insider, RC News Comment
The Kyosho Classic Wrap Up Report! The First Kyosho Classic at the Vegas RC Raceway came to an end this past Cinco De Mayo. And the states fastest drivers put it all on the line in order to go home with some hardware! Nevada favorites Steve Antill, Mikey Bustamante and Ty Lebaron really had a chance to shine during the series taking home Plaques in Multiple classes while up and comers like James Raschko strung together solid rounds to take home some well earned honors. The Sportsman Classes were yet again action packed with almost all of the podium positions being…
2012 Sportsman Showdown!
May 8, 2012 Categories: RC Insider, RC News Comment
2012 Sportsman Showdown! Randy Pike from Tekin here. I’m helping host this one day event. We’re expecting about 100 racers from all over our region to come to this unique event. We’re holding a race for sportsman/novice racers only. Top drivers from all around our area are going to show up but instead of race are going to be there for support only. Pro drivers from TLR, Team Durango, Tekin, Associated, Panther, etc are all going to be in attendance to provide support and tips to the “new guy.” Here is the Flyer… No sponsored drivers are allowed to race, period. If you can help support our …
Pro-Line at RCX 2012
May 7, 2012 Categories: RC Insider, RC News, YouTube Comment
Pro-Line at RCX 2012 Pro-Line Team Driver’s Adam Drake , Ryan Cavalieri and Cody King were in attendance this year at the 2012 RCX Expo in Long Beach, CA this past weekend. Adam won both days in the Short Course Dash for Cash Supercross races Saturday and Sunday. They raced on a carpeted surface track on wooden jumps with their 2012 RCX Expo tires. Here are a couple interviews of Adam and Ryan by The Dirt’s Joey Christensen. Source: www.prolineracing.com
Pro-line’s New Products debut at 2012 RCX!
May 5, 2012 Categories: JConcepts, Pro-Line Racing, RC Insider, RC News, YouTube Comment
Pro-line’s New Products debut at 2012 RCX! Check out what was new in the Pro-Line booth at RCX 2012! Source: www.prolineracing.com
P1 Hobbies Exclusive: First Look at the Tekno EB-48
May 5, 2012 Categories: RC Insider, RC News, YouTube Comment
P1 Hobbies Exclusive: First Look at the Tekno EB-48 P1 Hobbies sent us this “First Look Video of the brand new Tekno EB-48… Check it out… Source: www.p1hobbies.com
Jammin Products: Losi Ten SCTE Lightweight Chassis
April 28, 2012 Categories: RC Insider, RC News Comment
LOSI TEN SCTE 7075 T6 CNC MACHINED LIGHTWEIGHT CHASSIS Description: This new Jammin chassis is made in the USA CNC Machined from 7075 T6 hard anodized aluminum. This chassis is stronger and lighter than the stock chassis. Strategically lightened to maximize the performance of this stadium racer. The machined cavity allows for the removal of the original spacer under the center diff. and lowers the center diff. mounts and motor greatly improving handling. This chassis has multiple (pre-drilled) rear stiffener positions to allow either the standard rear stiffener to be used or the Assosiated Part # ASC89258 RC8RS rear chassis stiffener…
Sanwa introduces M12 radio
April 28, 2012 Categories: RC Insider, RC News Comment
Sanwa introduces M12 radio At this time we have very little information on the specs because details have only been released in Japanese. It is being reported in the media right now that the M12 is lighter than it’s predecessor the M11x. There is talk of a telemetry function, where you are able to record throttle, steering inputs as well as other data… We expect to receive more information on this transmitter very soon! Photo Source: www.sanwa-denshi.co.jp Source: www.neobuggy.net
Screwz4rc: JQ The Car Stainless Steel Screw Kit
April 27, 2012 Categories: JConcepts, RC Insider, RC News Comment
JQ The Car Stainless Steel Screw Kit 220+ Pieces £5 OFF SALE ON ALL KITS – Normally £24.99 NOW £20.00 Screwz4rc Stainless Screw Kits are complete kits. Stainless Steel Screw Kits are far superior to the stock screws that come with your RC model. These kits are made with the best quality stainless steel. No more bent, rusted, or corroded screws. Never worry about stripped heads again. We can guarantee you will not find a better screw kit for your RC model at our price and quality. Screwz4rc Kits include + Extras: – Socket Screws – Button Screws – Flat Head Screws – Set Screws –…
Panther Tires signs Doug “Casper” Nielsen!
April 24, 2012 Categories: JConcepts, RC Insider, RC News Comment
Panther Tires welcomes Doug “Casper” Nielsen to the race team! www.panther-rc.com would like to welcome Doug “Casper” Nielsen to our racing team. Doug is a long time TLR team driver and has been known to be one of the most helpful guys at the track. Doug regularly places his cars in the top 3 spots at the JRBL Series and other large races all around the SoCal area. Doug had this to say “I was really impressed with Panther Tires latest tire tread designs and rubber compounds. I tested my regular “go to” tire in comparison to the Panther Tires and …
JConcepts: TLR 8ight 2.0 Finnisher body
April 24, 2012 Categories: JConcepts, RC Insider, RC News Comment
JConcepts: TLR 8ight 2.0 – Finnisher body JConcepts hit the ground in Vaasa, Finland with an all new body design specifically for the IFMAR World Championships. Cleverly named, Finnisher, the unique design quickly rose to the top of the field during competition and proved effective on the ground and in the air. Designed with aspects learned from the Punisher line of bodies, the Finnisher provides an even more aggressive look with included details which remain crucial to performance. JConcepts is pleased to introduce the Finnisher body design specifically for 1/8th buggy racing. The TLR 8ight 2.0 Finnisher body is a drop…
X Factory wins Rnd #2 in Belgium!
April 23, 2012 Categories: JConcepts, RC Insider, RC News Comment
X Factory wins Rnd #2 in Belgium! The second round of the BeNeLux Championship was at Kampanhout Belgium last weekend where Bruno “Elvo” Heremans won in convincing style with his X – 6 Squared. X Factory cars occupied the top four spots on the grid; six of the A Main cars were X – 6 Squareds. Elvo won qualifiers 1 and 3, taking third in #2 when rain drenched the track in the last minute of his TQ run; that secured pole position for the Belgian driver. All weekend the weather was variable, with rain off and on. Heremans said, “My set-up worked well in the wet, the…
Pro-Line Camaro GS body
April 21, 2012 Categories: JConcepts, Pro-Line Racing, RC Insider, RC News Comment
Pro-Line Racing sent us a pic of their Camaro GS body for the 1:16 Rally Chassis Coming Soon… See it live at RCX and NRHSA… Source: www.prolineracing.com
Billy Fischer re-joins Team Losi Racing!
April 20, 2012 Categories: RC Insider, RC News, Team Losi Comment
Billy Fischer re-joins Team Losi Racing! While we were out at the 2012 Silver State Nitro Challenge practice yesterday we found out that Billy Fischer who recently left Team Durango has now re-joined Team Losi Racing. We caught up with Billy during practice yesterday and he told us that he left on good terms with Team Durango, but felt it was time to make a change in his race program. Earlier this week Billy signed his contract with TLR and he said he is looking forward to being back with his former teammates and working closely with Adam Drake. He told us both his…
2012 Silver State Nitro Challenge Practice
April 20, 2012 Categories: RC Insider, RC News, Team Losi Comment
2012 Silver State Nitro Challenge Practice Today was practice day at the 2012 Silver State Nitro Challenge in Boulder City, NV. Drivers were given two rounds of controlled practice today before two rounds of qualifiers that will take place tomorrow starting at 8:00am… Earlier today Jimmy Babcock the 2012 Silver State Race Director told us that the original timing loop had problems and they installed their timing loop so the event is an official JBRL Event this year…! Before we left practice tonight they had over 350 entries on the books and were looking at having to create another heat of 1:8 Open Buggy! Check out this…
Jammin AC/DC Charger
April 15, 2012 Categories: RC Insider, RC News Comment
Jammin AC/DC Charger Part: JMP-3000 Description: The Jammin Products JMP 3000 AC/DC Intelligent Pro Balance Charger/Discharger works with most popular battery types (1-15 cells,NiMH/NiCd, 1-6 series LiPo/LiFe/Li-Ion and 2-20V Pb). Compact and easy to use thanks to the integrated power supply, you can easily power it from any AC 100v-240v, 50-60Hz, outlet or 11v-18v DC – no external power supply is needed! Microprocessor controlled ultra universal making this the ideal charger for every RC enthusiast. It can charge up to 5A and discharge up to 1A. The JMP 3000 is equipped with a balancer for 1-6S …