Pro-line Racing release new Sniper SC tires based on their world champion Hole Shot SC Tires. The larger lugs provide more traction on looser track conditions.
Upgrade your Traxxas® Slash 4WD with Venoms custom Aluminum Hop-Up Parts. CNC Machined from High Grade Aluminum, these Hop-Ups not only look incredible, they will increase the durability of your Slash 4WD. Available in “Gun Metal Grey” or “Venom Red” to personalize your Slash 4WD.
Gerardo and Matt from Pro-line's R&D department talk about the new Bow-Fighter SC Tire.
Pro-line released their latest Short Course Racing tire, the Bow-Fighter SC 2.2"/3.0" tires in M2 compound. Are you ready for the next generation in Short Course traction using World Championship tread technology? Are you looking for a tire with Top Qualifying performance that will last longer?
MIP have announced that they are taking orders for their new steel center drive hubs, for the rear of the Traxxas Slash 4×4. Manufactured from high strength carbon steel for increased strength over the stock version, it comes supplied with M3 x .5 set screws to use, or Traxxas pin screws can also be used. 100% Quality made in the USA. A great way to further bullet-proof your Slash 4×4.
The JConcepts Double Dees tire in Orange compound is perfect for a variety of track surfaces and in particular black groove abrasive tracks. On super hot abrasive tracks, wear and stability is always the trade off when going to a small pin tire and with the Double Dees for Short Course, these worries have been minimized. Running qualifiers and main events on the same high performance tire is now possible.
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The 4-time National Champion Goose Bumps are now available pre-mounted on Rulux wheels!
Short Course racing has progressed and JConcepts is on top of the development with the introduction of the Goose Bumps for Short Course racing. Realism has not been left out on these race tires, the Goose Bumps are completely detailed with center lug all-terrain inspired tread and side wall.
HPI Mini-Trophy owners can customize their trucks with this clear DT-1 body. The DT-1 is a direct replacement body for the Mini-Trophy, molded in crystal clear polycarbonate material for those that prefer to have a personal touch with their paint and graphics scheme. It comes with two huge decal sheets that are pre-cut for easy application.
X Factory announces a new partnership with Probst Motorsports of New Lenox, Illinois. X Factory will sell replicas of the #9 E3 Spark Plugs Lucas Oil Pro-2 short course truck. The Kit will contain an SCX – 60 Conversion Kit with a professionally painted Pro-Line Silverado body that exactly matches the real E3 #9 and a huge die-cut decal sheet from BC1 Graphics, graphics supplier to the real #9 truck, to complete the perfect replica.
STRC gives us a sneak preview of a simple, economical and easy to bolt on Slash 2WD LCG conversion kit utilizing the existing Traxxas Rustler chassis.
From the publishers of RC Driver magazine- We're proud to announce our latest special issue: RC Short Course Driver. RC Short Course Driver is an all-encompassing issue that brings racers and enthusiasts the information they need; whether their plans include piloting their ride to the top spot at the track or getting the most out of their backyard bashing machines!
Check out UK's premier Short Course Race sponsored by HPI.
Losi announces the release of their new 1/24 Scale Electric RTR Short Course Truck. "THE WORLD'S SMALLEST 4WD SHORT COURSE TRUCK An agile 4WD drivetrain. A powerful micro motor. And realistic short course details. The 1/24-scale electric RTR 4WD short course truck has it all. Whats more, its ready to run and comes with a rechargeable battery pack and charger. This truck is fully equipped to attack the short course. All you need to do is take it out of the box, charge the battery and let it rip"
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HPI's newest option part for the Blitz is this aluminium 5 degree front suspension arm mount. Available in anodised orange or silver, bolt on this part for quicker steering response. It replaces the stock plastic mount and reduces the front kick-up by 5 degrees. It can also be used on the Blitz ESE to replace the stock 0 degree aluminium front mount.
Check out our video of one of the first ones with HPI's new Mini-Trophy Desert Truck
HB Beams tires are suitable for hard & dry off-road surfaces such as hard-packed clay and 'blue groove' high bite conditions. These tires also work great on indoor tracks.
Keeping true to the realistic short course truck appearance, these tires have a spec appearance but boast HB's exclusive Pink compound that is far superior to any spec tire available.
EVADER™ DESERT TRUCK IS THE REAL DEAL!
Wicked scale detail — at a sweet low price — defines the 1/10 scale Evader DT as one-of-a-kind! From the killer custom style bumpers, roll bar, skid plate, light bars and mirrors to the realistic off-road wheels and tires, this truck is loaded with scale detail. Check out the truck bed with cooler and the functional spare tire. It’s all here! Just hit the throttle on the Tactic™ radio that’s part of the package and you’ll imagine you’re ripping up a riverbank, catching air and comin’ down easy — knowing that if a Stress-Tech™ part breaks, DuraTrax replaces it for free!
Just when you think it’s about time for HPI Racing to announce a new 1/10-scale 4WD Blitz or maybe a Full-Size short course racing program… well, HPI likes to do things a little differently. And you better believe there is going to be some FUN involved. It’s in our motto, “Creating Fun Since 1986!”
HPI Racing is teaming up with TSA Motorsports’ Dallas Luttrell and Bill “Wild Bill” Billington for their efforts in going back to the roots of Off-Road competition – THE DESERT!
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