HPI Racing teams up with TSA Motorsports to build scale Mini-Trophy 4WD Desert Truck
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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JConcepts New Subcultures and Double Dees SC Tires
JConcepts releases new Subcultures and Double Dees Short Course Tires in their awesome Green Compound.
HPI Releases Blitz ESE Performance Parts to Upgrade Your Blitz
Now you HPI Blitz owners can upgrade your RTR Blitz trucks to the performance parts available on the ESE.
Proline Intoduces New Trencher SC Tires in M3 Compound
Proline introduces another great short course tire -The Trencher SC – In M3 Compound.
Norcal Hobbies 1/10 scale SC Racing live 05/15/10
Watch the 1/1o scale off road SCT racing at NorCal Hobbies today here on RCSC. Races start at 11 am PST.
Norcal Hobbies 1/10 & 1/5 scale SC Racing live 05/08/10
Watch the 1/1o scale and 1/5 scale off road SCT racing at NorCal Hobbies today here on RCSC. Races start at 10:30 am PST.
Proline’s Mid March releases: Ford F-150 Body, Desert Rat 2.0 Body and Slash 4×4 Undertray
Proline’s new releases for Mid March are the Ford F-150 Clear Body for the Slash 2WD/4×4 and SC10 (with trimming), the Desert Rat 2.0 Clear Body for 1:16 Slash and a Undertray for the Slash 4×4.
Horizon Hobby R/Cast podcast with HPI Racing’s Erik Shauver and the Blitz ESE
Erik Shauver is one of the lead engineers and designers at HPI Racing and was the man behind the original Blitz short course truck. Well Erik surprised us last week with a new version called the Blitz ESE, or Extra Special Edition. Erik spills the beans on some of the design elements that went into the new truck, why it looks so different and what these changes should mean to the on-track performance. We also delve into his past as a 4WD Sedan Carpet Oval racer… definitely worth a few laughs. Continue reading
BlitzESE
THE BLITZ ESE TAKES SHORT-COURSE R/C TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITH AN ALL OUT, NO COMPROMISE CHASSIS THAT’S OUTFITTED WITH A TON OF PREMIUM UPGRADES, HIGH GRADE MATERIALS AND TUNED PERFORMANCE PARTS . Continue reading
MHOR R/C Short Course racing live tonight 11/18/09
Watch the Short Course racing at MHOR R/C live tonight here on RCSC. The live feed should be up by 4pm CST to watch the practice session then races start at 7pm CST.
Norcal Hobbies Off road SC racing 11-7-09
Watch the off road SCT racing at NorCal Hobbies today here on RCSC. Races start at 10:30 am PST.
Win a free HPI Blitz from RPP Hobby!
Enter to win a free HPI BLITZ in RPP Hobby’s vendor forum thread here on RCShortCourse.com!
NorCal Hobbies Offroad racing (SCT) 10-31-09
Watch the off road SCT racing at NorCal Hobbies today here on RCSC. Races start at 10:50 am PST.
Darksoul Racing releases new Baja 5T/5B shock shafts & rod ends
For those of you with a Baja 5T, one thing that is a constant PITA for most of us is broken shock rod ends. The T weighs in several pounds heavier than the buggy, but still utilizes the same suspension components, so….. some stronger bits are in order.
The first is the shock shafts with aluminum rod ends. This unique aluminum rod end is a 4 piece design consisting of the aluminum housing and a rubber bushing with 2 aluminum flanged spacers to allow for misalignment of the shock through it’s articulation. This system is very strong, so no more broken off shock ends, but will require regular inspection and maintenance to ensure proper performance, however, the rod end is completely, and inexpensively rebuildable. Continue reading
Proline releases new Caliber SC 2.2/3.0 tires for Slash, Slayer, Blitz & SC10
Short course trucks have become class leaders at many tracks around the nation. What’s more is there’s a class for everyone. Stock class requires you to run stock tires while mod classes pretty much allow you to run whatever you want. Well, for those of you that want the most out of your short courser, the 1:8 superstar Caliber tread design is ready for you to leave stock in the dirt.
LIVE! Thunder Valley 5th scale season finally race Oct 3rd, 2009
Watch live here on RCSC the last race of the 5th scale series at Thunder Valley tomorrow. Races start at 10 am PST. Ted and I are on our way up to Thunder Valley right now, I will be testing the connection when we arrive and will broadcast the practice sessions today.
Proline releases Trencher Off-Road Tires & Split Six Bead-Loc Wheels for Baja 5T
Leave a mark with your 5T wherever you are with Pro-Line’s Trencher tires. The Trencher tires are designed to give your 5T optimal traction on just about any surface. Super cool horizontal H shaped treads give your 5T ridiculous amounts of forward bite. And tread height and ¼” tall, you’ll find that durability and longevity are second to none.
HPI Joins in on the ShortCourse fun!
HPI -Racing hits the ShortCourse market hard with the new Blitz. 1:10 scale, Electric, 2wd, Short-Course Continue reading