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Robert Pietsch & Mugen Win 1/8-scale On-road World Championship

Robert Pietsch & Mugen Win 1/8-scale On-road World Championship

Robert Pietsch of Geramny started on the pole, but as the race went on, a battle was forming between Pietsch and Dario Balestri, who started third and had led many laps. It appeared that Balestri’s strategy would put him in position for a strong run in the last ten minutes of the race. Second place […]
VP-Pro USA Axman SC Tires

VP-Pro USA Axman SC Tires

VP-Pro has introduced new 1/10-scale Short Course tires. VP-Pro states it’s very excited to bring high quality performance Short Course Tires to the market. Its first tread pattern is its Axman tread which is said to work extremely well in bumpy conditions with plenty of forward bite. Part # VPP805SC-UF Street Price: $16.99 pair w/ inserts

IFMAR Reprimands Pro Drivers

IFMAR Reprimands Pro Drivers

Before mains started, IFMAR officials held a meeting to address the tire controversy at the IFMAR 1/8-scale on-road world championship being held in Homestead, Florida. While no traction-adding tire treatments or “sauce” are allowed and tires are now being impounded, a sponsored competitor was found attempting to cheat at some point after the issue was […]
Four Drivers Locked in IFMAR 1/8-scale On-road Main

Four Drivers Locked in IFMAR 1/8-scale On-road Main

Robert Pietsch of Germany, Atsushi Hara of Japan, Dario Balestri of Italy and Takaaki Shimo of Japan have guaranteed spots in Saturday’s A-main event. The rest of the field will be filled when the lower mains conclude Saturday morning and early afternoon.  This world championship race format is different than your typical race in that the hour-long […]

JConcepts Wins At 1st Annual Florida Spring Fling

JConcepts Wins At 1st Annual Florida Spring Fling

Last weekend racers from all over the state of Florida gathered in Waverly, FL for the first annual Spring Fling. With temperatures in the 90’s it was hard to remember that it was spring. Classes ranging from Stock buggy to Electric Truggy, there was a class for anyone that wanted to run an electric class. […]
TLR Selects AKA As Team Tire Supplier For Their Short Course Program

TLR Selects AKA As Team Tire Supplier For Their Short Course Program

For 2011 TLR has selected AKA as their team tire supplier for their Short Course racers and the results have been impressive. 2011 Cactus Classic – Mike Truhe takes the win in Pro 4 Short Course with his TLR 10 SCTE 4WD truck. Mike used AKA Super Soft WISHBONE tires with red inserts (13001VR). 2011 […]

1/8-scale IFMAR On-road World Championship Underway

1/8-scale IFMAR On-road World Championship Underway

Qualifying is underway at the 1/8-scale IFMAR on-road world championship being held in Homestead, Florida. This championship consists of one class–large and extremely fast 1/8-scale nitro-powered 4WD on-road cars. This high-end form of racing is often referred to as the Formula 1 of RC, and since this is a world championship, there has been some controversy. […]
Team Corally Formula 1 Side Links 1/10 Full Graphite Car

Team Corally Formula 1 Side Links 1/10 Full Graphite Car

Team Corally introduces the F1SL 1:10th scale on-road racer with all new features. This car’s design is based on the all new rear suspension that is controlled by graphite side-links. The side-link rear suspension allows a chassis layout that is ideal for using either 7.4V LiPo Stick or Saddle packs. All suspension parts move precisely […]

Antill Scores Double Victory At 2011 Silver State Nitro Challenge

Antill Scores Double Victory At 2011 Silver State Nitro Challenge

Greg Antill scored a double victory in the 40+ Buggy and Truggy classes at the 2011 Silver State Nitro Challenge in Boulder City, NV. The adverse conditions and tough track layout tested both drivers and equipment but Antill faced the challenge head on to capture the win in both classes. Thanks to the smooth power […]
Derek Guidry Wins Pro Truggy And Open 2WD SC At Louisiana State Championship

Derek Guidry Wins Pro Truggy And Open 2WD SC At Louisiana State Championship

This past weekend in Watson, LA, was the Louisiana State Championship race. It was a 3 day race starting on Friday and ending on Sunday. Track conditions were changing constantly, throughout the whole event. I TQ’ed Pro Truggy, Open 2Wd SC, and qualified 3rd in Pro Buggy. I won Pro Truggy, Open 2WD SC, and […]

JConcepts Truth V2 Body For Slash, Slash 4×4, And SC10

JConcepts Truth V2 Body For Slash, Slash 4×4, And SC10

Cut or pass through traffic with the Truth V2 by JConcepts. Specifically designed for Slash, Slash 4×4 and SC10, the Truth V2 represents the latest generation of the Truth body line by JConcepts. As the saying goes, rubbing is racing, and with Short Course there is never a dull moment. Point and shoot, t-bone and […]
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