Calandra Racing Concepts have released their new 1:12th scale Generation-XL, which they claim raises the bar for 1:12th scale racing. In the new version, the ‘XL’ represents the original Gen-X specifically built for LiPo with other performance enhancing features. The car sports the company’s new Encore shock absorber, accepts single cell LiPos with the ability to adjust the mounting position plus a host of other small changes that make up this new car. Coming as a kit it is also available as an upgrade set for current Gen-X owners.

Source: CRC [teamcrc.com]

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CRC Generation-XL 1/12th scale chassis

More new items from KM Racing, this time for the European Championship winning Mugen MBX-6. First up is this aluminium centre diff housing which has been hard treated and helps increase rigidity as well as allowing the smooth and efficient movement of the differenial. Next up is a new 1.8mm thick lightweight brake disc, that claims to enhance the braking force. Finally there are 2 new hard anodized aluminium rear hubs that are super stable, and come in 0 and 1 degree versions.

Source: KM Racing [km-rc.com]

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KM Racing MBX-6 option parts

Held at Denver-Colorado’s Rat Raceway, the Colorado 1/8th Scale State Championships brought out the top Colorado pro drivers including Losi’s Dustin Evans, Matt Chambers and Associated/Reedy’s Adrian Redding. However, the show was stolen by Redding’s teammate and up and coming racer Kody Numendahl. Unable to qualify on Saturday due to commitments at school, Numedahl started last in the bottom final and bumped all the way in to the ‘A’ main event.  Starting from 9th on the grid Numendahl quickly found his way to the front by the 5th lap. Utilizing his Reedy 121 VR powered Team Associated RC8B, Numendahl gapped the field and drove off in to the distance to claim the State Championship.

Source: Associated [rc10.com]

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Numendahl wins Colorado State Champs

Now Waterproof!

Only from Traxxas, the next generation of Ready-To-Race® Extreme Brushless Horsepower is now waterproof!
Velineon™ is the ultimate brushless system delivering the tire-melting horsepower, supercharged speeds, and ease of use that you expect from Traxxas. Just plug it in and it works. With Velineon brushless power, the VXL-edition Stampede can top 65mph, while the Rustler [...]

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Traxxas Rustler VXL, Stampede VXL, and Bandit VXL Brushless

Race Report F1RCGP

Round 8 F1RCGP2009 in Shizuoka 2
TAMIYA KAKEGAWA CIRCUIT 2009 Aug 9th (Sun)

Weather: Sunny, temperature: 34 ℃, Humidity: 60%, surface temperature: 39 ℃
F1RCGP2009 eighth leg of the circuit of the world’s largest class was held in Tamiya Kakegawa Circuit. Shizuoka final two races at the same time, the size and suitable for decorating the end [...]

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F1RCGP Round 8 Race Report

Adding to Venoms LiPo line are 6 new battery packs ranging from a Sub C Style Stick Pack to 6300mah Hard Case Saddle Pack. Designed to handle the high-current demands of today’s R/C Power Systems, Venom Li-Power Lithium batteries feature fully enclosed hard cases to protect cells from the elements. All batteries in this series are equipped with Deans® connectors and feature up to 40C continuous bursts, 3C charge rates and Heavy-duty 12AWG wire leads with integrated balance connector plugs.

Source: Venom [venom-group.com]

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Venom LiPower LiPo Hard Case Race packs