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JConcepts, together with Team Associated and the participating race tracks, have organized a first of its kind, true Indoor National Series for 2011. Jason Ruona, president of JConcepts along with Team Associated race team manager Brent Thielke have made the commitment and are attending each race in support of this new series. The event will include a total of 4 races held across the US.

Drivers like Ryan Maifield, Steven Hartson and Tanner Denney highlight just a small portion of the attending drivers traveling from across the United States to compete at select events. And that SC10 4×4 RC I talked about in my last post? It may be debuted at the first race coming up soon on February 5-6, 2011. Also, Jason Ruona will be on hand releasing the new JConcepts Bar Codes V2 and Rips tires to the public for the first-time.

Here is the schedule:

- Winter Indoor Nationals – February 5-6 – St. Louis, MO (SmacTrac Raceway)
- Spring Indoor Nationals – April 16-17 – Huntington Beach, CA (OCRC Raceway)
- Summer Indoor Nationals – July 2-3 – Chico, CA (Outback Raceway)
- Fall Indoor Nationals – October 1-2 – Fitchburg, MA (R/C Excitement)

The long awaited and anticipated Team Associated 1/10 scale SC10 4×4 is finally here! Read on »»

Here is a new product for ProTek in this new year:

Prodigy 65 AC

ProTek R/C has released their new “Prodigy 65″ and “Prodigy 65 AC” battery chargers! The ProTek R/C “Prodigy 65″ is a powerful multifunctional balance charger with a high performance microprocessor. The “Prodigy 65″ delivers 50 watts of output power and produces a maximum charge current of 5.0 amps with an efficient cooling system, allowing the “Prodigy 65″ to efficiently operate at full power with little effort. The “Prodigy 65″ features an optimized user interface with a variety of functions that allow you to charge, discharge or cycle up to 15 NiCd or NiMH cells, as well as the three most common lithium battery types: LiPo, Li-ion, and LiFe, up to 6S. And where the “Prodigy 65″ is a great choice for those who already have a power supply, the built-in 5 amp power supply of “Prodigy 65 AC” provides all of that functionality with power straight from an electrical socket. Read on »»

The Vector X-12 brushless motors by LRP have set the standard in electric RC motor performance and have quickly become the motor to beat for high-level racing competitions. Now LRP has created this same high-level performance motor for 4×4 Short Course class racing. This means 4WD Short Course drivers can now take advantage of the World Championship-winning XTEC X-12 technology. Pretty cool, right? These will be available in February for $199 in 5.5-turn 550 brushless or 4.5 turn 550 brushless. Have fun!

Vector X12L

Here are the features:

• 550 Size – 75% longer magnet and stack for high power and torque
• HDS Technology – Optimized winding for power-hungry 4×4 Short Course trucks
• PreciSensor System – Revolutionary precise sensor positioning for great power, efficiency, and throttle feel
• 5mm output shaft
• Re-buildable
• Easy solder tabs