• Developed, designed, and styled by legendary Ing. Juraj Hudy, manufactured exclusively by XRAY in Europe in the world's most sophisticated RC manufacturing facility
• Pure racing design, premium luxury quality, highest performance
• Premium, exclusive, and high-tech materials used throughout
• Unique, super-strong composite materials with XRAY’s self-developed secret compound mixtures for suspension and drivetrain parts
• World's lowest CG 1/8 on-road car platform
• Easy-access drivetrain parts for super-quick rebuilds and set-up changes

Visit XRAY's website at the link below for full details and photos.

Source: XRAY

TimeR is the main product in DirtChamp Designs Next-Gen RC Lap counting system. It is a small case, only 130x85x18mm, and is mounted on an included tripod. TimeR communicates with a DCD Transponder in your car using IR-light. It communicates with your PC using a Bluetooth link in order to create the flexibility needed when attending a track. TimeR can handle as much as 5 cars passing the finish line at the exact same time. Inside the TimeR is a rechargeable Li-Ion battery, which is charged using the included USB cable in your PC. When fully charged the battery lasts for more than 12 hours.

The combination of LapR and TimeR provides a unique functionality of wireless real time lap times. No other lap timing system can do that today! This gives you the flexibility and opportunity yet unseen in RC racing. Since there are unlimited users and unique DCD Transponder numbers, this system is ideal to share between RC friends, club members or team members.

• Unique transponder number that allows unlimited users.
• Tripod placed TimeR to eliminate problems with multiple cars passing the finishing line at the same time. The tripod can be set to different heights to handle different sizes of cars.
• IR-based transmission between car and TimeR with a range of approximately 4 to 7 meters, depending on conditions.
• Wireless connections between TimeR and PC using Class 1 Bluetooth link, with up to 100m of operation in free line of sight.
• TimeR is powered by an internal Li-Ion cell that lasts more than 12 hours. This allows for non-stop use during a full Race day.
• A track temperature indicator in LapR provides the actual track temperature measured from inside the TimeR.



Source: Dirt Champ Design

We found this video on YouTube of a full scale Tamiya Sand Scorcher and just had to share it. There are no details on the project at this time. Enjoy.

Source: YouTube

An enthusiastic R/C modeler, Bruce Holecek, founded Tower Hobbies in 1971 with only $800 and a dream. In just a few short years, his dream evolved into the world’s most respected, most popular mail-order hobby company!

Tower Hobbies’ reputation as the world’s best hobby store holds true forty years later. Today, the company has over 300,000 loyal customers, and the number continues to grow each day! Mr. Holecek’s dedication to providing first-class service and affordable prices is a testament to the company’s lasting success.

Over the past four decades, Tower Hobbies revolutionized the hobby industry in many exciting ways. One early innovation (toll-free “800” telephone lines) made it possible to reach more customers. Tower Hobbies’ annual catalogs, another key innovation, function as sales tools and as valuable sources of information.

In 1994, Tower Hobbies revolutionized the industry once again, becoming the first hobby company to have its own web site. Upon launch, TowerHobbies.com was an instant hit with customers, who helped make it the winner of the prestigious BizRate Circle of Excellence Award ten years in a row.

To show its appreciation, Tower Hobbies is announcing a 40th Anniversary Sweepstakes. Entrants can win a free Tower Hobbies Gift Certificate worth up to $1,000. Subscribe to Tower Hobbies’ e-mail newsletter for a chance to win, and become a part of Tower Hobbies’ lasting legacy!

Source: TowerHobbies

Jörn Neumann has signed to race the DNX408 8th scale buggy to accompany the electric DEX410 and DEX210 prototype he’s already had great success with. Jorn is a multiple national champion in Germany, European champion and took 9th in the 2010 IFMAR 8th buggy worlds.

"I am very happy to join Team Durango also in 8th scale. After testing the DNX408 at Revelation Raceway, I was really impressed how the DNX408 handles. I’m really looking forward to many great years with Team Durango."

Source: Durango

JConcepts has announced the following new and extending drivers to the 2011 racing team.

Jeremy Kortz, Brian Kinwald and Billy Fischer have signed with JConcepts. JR Mitch, Jorn Neumann, Steven Hartson and Elliott Boots extend their contracts with JConcepts.

Source: JConcepts

Experience the thrill of four-wheel-drive action and performance with the SC10 4x4!

• Unique dual gearbox drive train coupled together with a 5mm heavy duty belt system with external tension adjustment
• 32 pitch front and rear gearboxes with sealed fluid filled differentials
• Decoupled center slipper clutch allows for front and rear wheel drive to slip independently, resulting in more traction and stability on bumpy track conditions
• CVAs with captured drive pins and heavy duty 6mm alloy axles
• 12mm hex drive KMC? replica wheels front and rear with aggressive short course racing tires
• Championship short course racing body (clear), with Team Associated decal sheet
• 13mm blue aluminum big-bore threaded shocks with low friction X-ring seals
• Composite modular tub chassis with Low-CG and Low Polar Moment design
• Enclosed water-resistant receiver box, and removable ESC tray for easy clean up and maintenance
• Ball bearing steering system with adjustable steering stops
• All metric hardware and ball bearings throughout
• Uses most 540 and 550 brushless motors

Source: Associated

A 2WD mini with an Xcelorin brushless power system, oil-filled shocks and an extended short course chassis. Too good to be true? Nope. The Mini SCT RTR has all that and more. Its ready to run and ready to take on the competition. Not only does this 1/16 truck have a Losi radio system with Spektrum 2.4GHz DSM technology, but it’s got a Rob “Fig” Naughton Stronghold licensed body with sponsor decals and generous ground clearance. Losi teamed up with Team Stronghold Motorsports to bring you this scale replica of the Stronghold truck from the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series.

The Mini Stronghold SCT includes a rechargeable NiMH battery pack and wall charger, making it easy to get started.

• Water-resistant Xcelorin® brushless ESC
• Xcelorin 4500Kv brushless motor
• Spektrum SR300 receiver with 2.4GHz DSM technology
• 7.2V 1100mAh NiMH battery pack with EC2™ connectors
• All-metal gear transmission
• Realistic front and rear bumpers
• Mini servo with saver
• Oil-filled, coil-over shocks
• Durable, composite-molded centerline chassis
• All-terrain short course tires
• Chrome, off-road beadlock-style wheels
• Fully decorated Rob Naughton Stronghold SCT Body

Source: Losi