New Gear at the 2016 Reedy Race of Champions

Pro-Line is also premiering their new Predator body for the Team Associated B44.3.

The Reedy Race is a prestigious event with the best teams and drivers in attendance. Because of this, companies bring every kind of advantage they can muster in order to give their drivers a chance at the win. This usually mean specific products that have gone through rigorous testing and are usually at the final stage before hitting the market. Let’s take a look at what’s going on in the pits.

From Pro-Line:

Pro-Line is at the event an have a couple of new tuning options for racers. One of the hot items is a front wing and Pro-Line's take on the little downforce wonder

Pro-Line is at the event and have a couple of new tuning options for racers.  Two items include a front wing and a new rear wing. As you can see, the front wing mounts a bit lower than current ones on the market and this helps to minimize the damage they normally seen in a crash.

Detail of the new Pro-Line front wing installed.

Detail of the new Pro-Line front wing installed.

The Pro-Line front wing includes a nice plastic bracket and all the necessary hardware for installation. There is a specific version for the Losi, Kyosho, Yokomo and Team Associated current buggies.

The Pro-Line front wing includes a nice plastic bracket and all the necessary hardware for installation. There is a specific version for the Losi, Kyosho, Yokomo and Team Associated current buggies.

The new rear wing mounted on Phend's TLR buggy.

The new rear wing mounted on Phend’s TLR buggy.

Pro-Line is also premiering their new Predator body for the Team Associated B44.3.

Pro-Line is also premiering their new Predator body for the Team Associated B44.3. Drivers like Rick Howart are running the new body with favorable feedback.

MIP

MIP is in the pits showing their newest outdrive system. Designed to work with buggies like the Team Associated B5M, the outdrives use an aluminum and steel "Bi-Metal" system to take advantage of aluminum's light weight with the durability of steel.

MIP is in the pits showing their newest outdrive system. Designed to work with buggies like the Team Associated B5M, the outdrives use an aluminum and steel “Bi-Metal” system to take advantage of aluminum’s light weight with the durability of steel.

JConcepts

JConcepts has two new front wings designed specifically for the TLR 22 3.0. Available in two sizes, these wings are molded to provide two wings when cut down.

JConcepts has two new front wings designed specifically for the TLR 22 3.0. Available in two sizes, these wings are molded to provide two wings when cut down.

New "Stabilizer" rear wing.

New “Stabilizer” rear wing.

JConcepts is also debuting a new car stand and it has graphics for the Reedy Race, but production will come with a different decal sheet.

JConcepts is also debuting a new car stand and it has graphics to celebrate the Reedy Race. Production will come with a different decal sheet.

The Reedy Race theme is incorporated in to these limited edition skins.

The Reedy Race theme is incorporated in to these limited edition skins.

The Reedy Race theme continues with Mike Reedy's favorite color combination. Drivers who came to the event received a free product bag including the green tire bands. Pink will also be available for purchase shortly.

The Reedy Race theme continues with Mike Reedy’s favorite color combination. Drivers who came to the event received a free product bag including the green tire bands. Pink will also be available for purchase shortly.

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Updated: January 25, 2016 — 10:15 AM
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