SDRC Raceway Top Gun Shootout Flyer!
May 20, 2012 Categories: RC Insider, RC News Comment
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: Blockade Off-Road Tires No Foam
May 20, 2012 Categories: Pro-Line Racing, RC Insider, RC News Comment
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 …
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…
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 …
Pro-Line Tire Bag
May 19, 2012 Categories: JConcepts, RC Insider, RC News Comment
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…
The Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series returns to Arizona this weekend!
May 15, 2012 Categories: RC News, Team Associated, YouTube Comment
The greatest show on dirt returns to Arizona! The Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series (LOORRS) will be back in action this weekend as the 2012 season continues for rounds 5 & 6 at the Speedworld Off Road Park in Surprise, Arizona! It’s already looking like the 2012 LOORRS season…
TC4 Club Racer – In Stock and Shipping!
May 14, 2012 Categories: RC News, Team Associated, YouTube Comment
In Stock and Shipping! The TC4 Club Racer is an excellent platform for Spec Class racing, drifting and for racers who want to try on-road racing without breaking the bank. The TC4 Club Racer’s pre-built chassis includes all of the features you would expect from Team Associated, and is ready…
Phat Daddy Race Promo Video!
May 13, 2012 Categories: RC Insider, RC News, YouTube Comment
Phat Daddy Race Promo Video! We were sent this promo video from the Phat Daddy race that took place last Saturday at SDRC South in San Diego, CA This is an Egypt Sean Production by the one and only Sean Garcia! Source: (egyptsean@gmail.com)
2012 Short Course Nationals Flyer
May 13, 2012 Categories: RC Insider, RC News, Team Losi Comment
2012 Short Course Nationals Flyer The 2012 Short Course Nationals will be sponsored by Team Losi Racing/Horizon Hobby has just been announced and will be held at R/C Madness (Enfield, CT.) on August 3-5. This is the 4th annual SC Nats and will be the biggest yet with multiple classes of racing. Check out the race flyer for all the information. Source: www.horizohobby.com
RC SHOW´12 – MADRID (Spain) June 1-3
May 12, 2012 Categories: RC Insider, RC News, YouTube Comment
RC SHOW´12 – MADRID (Spain) June 1-3 www.cochesRC.com is pleased to announce the RC Show´12 that will be held in Madrid (Spain) from 1st to 3rd of June 2012 . We hope this event to be a very special weekend since it has been created with a different concept of a conventional race. Drivers attending will be able to participate in a high level offroad competition, with international drivers, and also enjoy with the rest of activities and radiocontrol surprises, including a disco party. Entries are already opened and the race will be limited, so if you are interested in attending…
Phend wins Factory Tracks Midwest Series Rnd #1
May 11, 2012 Categories: RC Insider, RC News Comment
Phend wins Factory Tracks Midwest Series Rnd #1 The first round of the Factory Tracks Midwest Series was held last weekend at AMS Raceway in Grand Blanc, Michigan. Over 180 entrants competed in every electric off-road class imaginable, from 2wd buggy to 1/8th E Truggy. The AMS facility provided an excellent venue for the event, which is the only indoor race on the FTMS calendar. The layout provided some high flying action for the fastest classes, but was still very manageable for all skill levels. Electric 1/8th buggy has become one of the more popular classes in the Factory Tracks Series, and the large …
Solar-charged TC4 Takes 1st in the Engineering Academy STEP!
May 8, 2012 Categories: RC News, Team Associated, YouTube Comment
CBA Engineering STEP Team placed 1st in the Sustainable Transportation Education Program at North Carolina State University Saturday, May 5. The participants’ challenge was to modify, test, demonstrate, and fabricate a radio-controlled car with a solar-charging system that can successfully navigate various courses during a timed demonstration. Evaluation is based…
The Wicked Weekend 2012
May 7, 2012 Categories: JConcepts, RC Insider, RC News Comment
From the minds that brought you the PNB comes another creation for the sick and twisted. The circus is rolling in and bringing with it The Wicked Weekend, a premier regional off-road event done with a touch of psycho style. Hosted at the Chicopee Woods Agricultural complex in Gainesville Georgia, the facility features a beautiful covered arena, 120ft x 240ft track surface and will feature PNB’s massive drivers stand, signature PNB ramps, the staging area and of course a devilish layout that will surely satisfy the senses. The Wicked Weekend is designed to be a limited entry / select sponsorship event where the regional’s demented…
JConcepts Summer Tour – Dates Announced
May 7, 2012 Categories: JConcepts, RC Insider, RC News Comment
JConcepts Summer Tour – Dates Announced JConcepts will keep the racing going this summer in Florida. The Summer Tour will kick off on June 2nd at FZRC in Sarasota Florida. Come out and race this laid back series to help keep the Summertime Blues away. Visit JConceptsEvents.com for more info and links to register online. Source: www.jconcepts.net
JConcepts dominates the SC Showdown Rnd #2
May 6, 2012 Categories: JConcepts, RC Insider, RC News Comment
JConcepts TQ’s 3 of 4 classes and wins Modified, 4×4 and Stock SCT at race #2 of the Short Course Showdown Nationwide Tour. From shortcourseshowdown.com “The intent of the SCSNWT is to bring our style of event to different venues around the country and allow as many people as possible to enjoy this exciting and fun form of racing. This event is not a series, but 7 individual races held at some of the best tracks in the USA. Each event will consist of practice on Friday, qualifying on Saturday and mains on Sunday.” Friday Practice Friday morning at 10am the doors open …
New Tekno RC EB-48 1/8th 4wd Buggy Specs!
May 5, 2012 Categories: JConcepts, RC Insider, RC News Comment
Tekno RC EB48 Electric 1/8th 4WD Buggy As many of you all ready know we have been following this buggy for the past few months now and have taken several pictures of it before before it was released at RCX in Long Beach, CA last week. Here are the full specs on the Tekno RC EB-48 1/8th 4wd Buggy… Chassis: Designed to be electric from the ground up – no nitro conversions here! 4mm CNC 7075 aluminum hard anodized lightened chassis. Super narrow chassis – widest point is only 125mm (less than 5”) mudguard-to-mudguard. Class leading front and rear clearance (short …
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
2012 Hot Rod Hobbies Off-Road Shootout Flyer!
May 5, 2012 Categories: RC Insider, RC News Comment
15th Annual Hot Rod Hobbies Off-Road Shootout July 20-22, 2012 The 15th Annual Hot Rod Hobbies Shootout is rapidly approaching and preparations are well under way!!! Electric racing is booming here in Southern California which means this years Shootout should be off the hook!!! This years event will take place over the weekend of July 20-22, 2012. I have posted all the race info below and if your on our mailing list you should receive a flyer sometime in the next few weeks!!! It’s going to be a great event that’s a lot of fun so we hope you can all make it!!! …
NRHSA Show 2012 – New JConcepts Products
May 4, 2012 Categories: JConcepts, RC Insider, RC News, YouTube Comment
NRHSA Show 2012 – New JConcepts Products Check out Jason Ruona talking about some new products at the NRHSA Show… JConcepts has made the trip out to the 2012 NRSHA hobby show in Las Vegas, NV. This is our 2nd time at this show and we’ve had a great experience meeting new and existing dealers. This is a face to face opportunity for manufacturers to get together and take a snippet of product along to display in a table top environment. Each day they have new itinerary for dealers with morning and evening events as well as the actual show itself. There is a team bowling…
Tekno RC M6 Driveshafts & Outdrives for Losi SCTE
May 1, 2012 Categories: JConcepts, RC Insider, RC News Comment
Tekno RC M6 Driveshafts & Lightened Outdrives for Losi SCTE Add another hit to Tekno RC’s growing list of performance upgraded driveshafts. This time we bring you the most efficient and most durable driveshafts available for the Losi SCTE. We started with new ‘Big Ball’ shafts. The bigger ball on the end provides smoother suspension action and prevents the axle from hitting the outdrives on full compression. This required us to design some new outdrives as well – no problem. They are hardened for durability and ultra light for the best acceleration. We didn’t stop there, we made new stub axles too. The new …