July 10, 2013

Chassis Focus – Robert Batlle

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Chassis Name – Mugen MBX7
Engine – Novarossi Plus 21-4 BTTS Worlds Edition
Fuel – Nitrolux
Tires – ProCircuit Hot Dices
Radio/Servos – Futaba
Remarks – Despite the unique conditions, the World Champion is running his MBX7 in pretty standard trim using the same setup he runs at the Spanish nationals with a few small tweaks such as changing the anti-roll bars. The biggest change and the one that has had the most focus is tires with Robert finally deciding on Hot Dices having played with many different threads and compounds.

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April 21, 2013

Chassis Focus – Cody Hollis

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Chassis Name – TLR 22T
Motor – Team Orion
Batteries – Team Orion
Speedo – Team Orion
Tires – JConcepts
Radio/Servos – Spektrum
Remarks – Cody Hollis is setting the 2wd truck pace here in Texas after 2 rounds with his box stock 22T. Having raced on this track last month at the Bigfoot race he is familiar with the track surface and has not needed to make any changes at all to the setup of his Orion powered ride despite there being a new layout for this weekend’s JConcepts Spring Indoor Nationals.

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April 21, 2013

Chassis Focus – Dustin Evans

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Chassis Name – TLR 22SCT
Motor – Team Orion
Batteries – Team Orion
Speedo – Team Orion
Tires – JConcepts
Radio/Servos – Spektrum
Remarks – Running 2wd short course for the first time since the Cactus Classis, Dustin Evans is running his car back in rear motor configuration having raced as SRS in mid motor configuration. He is running his standard indoor setup and has done little to his car since arriving at Mike’s Hobby Shop in Dallas with the exception of new 2 hole pistons in place of 4 hole pistons which helps prevent the car from rolling so much in the corners.

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March 17, 2013

Chassis Focus – Naoto Matsukura

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Chassis Name – Yokomo B-Max 2 MR
Motor – Yokomo R-Series
Batteries – Yokomo
Speedo – Yokomo
Tires – Losi
Radio/Servos – Sanwa
Remarks – Naoto Matsukura, like all who have the possibility, is running the mid motor configuration of the B-Max 2 MR. Taking TQ in rounds 2 and 3 the 3-time 1/12th scale World Champion is running some prototype parts on the car which we weren’t allowed photograph or mention.

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March 17, 2013

New in the Pits – AKA

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AKA are displaying their new additions to their tire lineup with updates to their Short Course and 1/10th buggy range. The Handlebar for SC & Buggy rear has been given a new standard thread depth (STD) option which while the same pattern as the previously available tires they have a slightly taller thread which make it ideal for outdoor blue groove conditions. These tires will be available in the usual range of compounds, including clay. Also new is the Wishbone 2 SC tire which has a slightly wider carcass like the previously available Handlebar SC tire. It also features a denser thread pattern for more even wear and more durability. Finally for the wider carcass AKA will release a new wider closed cell insert in red and black versions.

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March 16, 2013

Chassis Focus – Lee Martin

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Chassis Name – Tamiya 201X Vega Elite conversion
Motor – Speed Passion Competition V3.0
Batteries – Speed Power
Speedo – Speed Passion Reventon
Tires – Pro-Line
Radio/Servos – Sanwa
Remarks – European Champion Lee Martin is running a Vega Elite conversion for the Tamiya TRF201X here at SRS Raceway. In addition to the Vega parts he is also running a new carbon chassis plate and sides from Red Workshop and while he waits for the impending release of big bore shocks from Tamiya, coming in April, he is using Associated versions.

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