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Turning heads at the NRHSA Show in Vegas this week is a pair of new trucks from HRP Distributing. First up is the Rage RC R10ST. The R10ST is a 1/10th scaled stadium truck that comes as an RTR. Its biggest news is that it comes stock in a mid-motor configuration for better handling and to protect the motor when driving. [...]
Do you have a stadium truck itch that you just can’t scratch? If so, take a look at the new TLR 22T 3.0. The newest 22T comes with many of the upgrades that the latest 22 buggy received and is ready to take on a track near you. Here are some of its highlights- * Revised motor location for improved rear [...]
New from PR Racing is the Mid-Motor version of the PRS1 V3 buggy. This version was specifically designed for low to medium grip conditions and comes with a 3 gear transmission in a mid-motor configuration. The V3 MM also follows the industry trend of having multiple different battery mounting positions. The V3 MM allows for the battery to be placed [...]
Soon to join the 2wd buggy wars is the S12-1R from SWORKz. The S12-1R is a 2wd 1/10th scale buggy kit that is highly versatile and designed for today’s high speed dirt racetracks. The S12-1R was made to be a capable weapon for serious racers or for bashers, some of its highlights include- * Motor positioned for better grip on dirt [...]
Coming just after the “carpet edition” is the Dirt Edition of the XRay XB2 buggy. What makes the dirt edition different? The dirt version was designed for the low to medium traction conditions that typical outdoor tracks offer, so it is equipped differently than the carpet version of the XB2. * Can run mid-rear or rear motor placement * 3 gear mid [...]
The latest buggy to enter the indoor race wars is the Intech ER-12M 2.0. The version 2.0 is configured with a mid-motor layout and has many of the features that today’s racer is looking for. * 4 gear tranny * Ball diff * 3 different battery configurations * Carbon fiber towers and battery straps * Threaded, big bore aluminum shocks The ER-12M 2.0 is set [...]
Coming soon from Team C is the TC02C Team Edition 2wd off-road buggy. The new Team Edition comes with a slew of upgrade goodies over the normal kit for greater durability and improvied handling. Some of the upgrades include- * Aluminum steering knuckles * Aluminum servo saver * Aluminum rear arm mount * Heavy duty slipper clutch * Locking wheel nuts * POM idler gears The Team [...]
With the 1/10th scale IFMAR World Championships looming low on the horizon, the Team Durango crew are a teasing a new 1/10th scale buggy. No details are being released yet, but you can take a close look at the picture to gather clues as to what it might be. When you look closely you will notice that it appears to [...]
Team Associated is upping their short course game by announcing the RC10SC5M. The SC5M comes on the new 5 series Associated platform and is designed to run a mid-motor configuration for optimal handling on high bite surfaces. Some of its highlights include- * Hard anodized aluminum chassis * Fits shorty and saddle packs * Comes with V2 12mm shocks * Updated four gear tranny * [...]
Serpent has just announced a RTR version of their Spyder SRX-2 mid-motored buggy. The RTR makes it easy for you to own a premium 2wd buggy that comes with the same geometry, and most of the same components, as their full-on race machine. * Dragon RC 2.4GHz radio gear * Dragon RC 45 amp waterproof ESC * Brushless, sensorless 9 turn motor * Big [...]
Want further proof that stadium trucks are not dead? The folks at TLR have just announced the 22T 2.0. The Version 2.0 kit comes with a slew of updates making it easier to drive, more durable, and faster around the track. Some of its new features include- * Version 2.0 spindles and caster blocks * Wider rear arms w/ narrower rear wheel [...]
After a full day of teasing, Team Associated has released full information on the new RC10T5M stadium truck. Like its brother B5M, the T5M comes with an aluminum chassis and in a mid-motor configuration. The new chassis and motor configuration make the T5M perfectly suited to today’s smoother/high-bite tracks. Some of its other highlights include- * Allows for the use of [...]
With the Team Associated B5 Buggy having been on the market for nearly a year, you had to think the new version of their stadium truck couldn’t be far away. Today some spy shots are hitting the web to give you Associated fans a look at the new T5M Stadium Truck. Above you can see a shot of Team Associated’s [...]
Back in the day, I spent many hours throwing down laps with a Yokomo Super Dog Fighter. It sure could bust out some fast laps in those glory years for Yokomo here in America. While Yokomo might not be the powerhouse it once was, they are still big in Asia and you can still get their products here in the [...]
After some teasing, Serpent has released full information on their new Spyder SRX-2 MM buggy. The SRX-2 MM is Serpent’s high end, mid-motored, 2wd buggy. The SRX-2 MM was designed by former IFMAR champ Billy Easton for high bite conditions like damp clay, carpet, and sugar coated outdoor tracks. Some of the highlights of the SRX-2 MM include- * Big bore [...]
