2011 June | The Big RC

Archive for June, 2011

Losi’s new RTR 22!

Losi has taken the Car of the Year and created a ready-to-run that is equally as impressive as its Team Losi Racing™ counterpart. The Losi 22 RTR comes equipped with a ROAR-legal, 13.5 T sensored brushless system with LiPo cutoff, rugged 2.5mm aluminum chassis, massive 12mm aluminum oil-filled shocks, gull-wing suspension arms, a sealed viscous [...]

Dustin Evans joins Team Orion

                                  Team Orion is very proud to welcome the next super star in our international racing team: Dustin Evans joins Team Orion. The US driver who won the 2011 International Off-Road Race of Champions earlier this year with a [...]

1:10 BUGGY 4WD FRONT CLOSED CELL INSERT (SOFT)

AKA is the pioneer in closed cell inserts. This insert was designed to decrease the lateral deflection of the tire while at the same time increasing the vertical impact absorption therefore providing better handling in the bumps. Using softer foam or hollowing out the inner circumference like other companies do still leaves the car feeling [...]

Kyosho Wins Big at 2nd Annual PRCR Invitational

The 2nd Annual PRCR Invitaional was held at Portland R/C Raceway in Clackamas, Oregon this past weekend. This is the hometrack for Kyosho America/Team Orion USA Team Manager Joe Pillars. Most of the pacific north-west top drivers were all in attendance for this event. The race schedule consisted of: Friday – Open practice from 10:00am [...]

Team Associated’s Ryan Maifield Doubles Up At Alabama Manufacturer Shootout

Nestled in the Deep South, the Alabama Manufacturer Shootout packed over 400 entries into a quick three-day format with three rounds of qualifying and 45-minute main events. With drivers coming from around the world to compete, the talent pool was deep. Those making the trip for Team Associated were Ryan Maifield, Tanner Denney, Mike Paige, [...]

Hébert and Cuffs Sweep ROAR Region 2 Championships

Keven Hébert filed the following race report: Jackson R/C in Jackson, NJ held the 2011 ROAR Region 2 On-Road Championships on June 18. The same venue will host the ROAR Nationals later this summer, so this event was the perfect opportunity to test in full race conditions. The weather cooperated, which kept the track in [...]

HS-7245MH High Voltage, Coreless, Premium Digital Servo

Watch out, here it comes! Our new high voltage, coreless HS-7245MH servo delivers exceptional speed and torque in a compact package. Built with an efficient coreless motor optimized for 7.4V operation and heavy-duty metal gear train with dual ball bearings, this high-end mini servo delivers unbridled performance just like its brother, the HS-7235MH. Whether you [...]

No Love for Stadium Truck

What gives? Stock and mod truck used to be as big if not bigger than buggy. Not is seems as like it is the forgotten class. Even last winter, there were a lot of people still racing stock truck. Now it seems that short course is the truck class. I just can’t figure it out. [...]

BCE’s new Losi TEN-SCTE Pro chassis

The all-new BCE Losi TEN-SCTE Pro chassis. This new chassis is a direct fit for the stock chassis, however, is milled out and lightened just as the top Losi drivers including Mike Truhe, Casey Peck, and others are seen running. Considerably lighter and more durable than the stock chassis, BCE will have you not only [...]

New SC skins from Upgrade RC

Upgrade continues their arsenal of custom skins for the short course industry with their latest addition of designs! Continued to be manufactured using the highest quality 12mm vinyl and 3M adhesive, these premium wraps can be yours starting at just $42.99! To order your very own visit them online at www.upgrade-rc.com.