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ROAR Region 8 Off-Road Regionals

Tuesday, Nov 1, 2011

Hobbytown in Omaha, Nebraska was the setting for this year’s ROAR Region 8 Off-Road event.  There were nearly 150 racers at the newly enclosed HobbyPlex to battle for Midwest bragging rights.  The facility at the HobbyPlex is just amazing, with…


Patrick Hofer 4WD Swiss Champion

Monday, Oct 31, 2011

With perfect weather, the drivers were able to give everything again on the last run. Team driver Patrick was able to dominate in all the heats in the 4WD category and picked up TQ. Patrick got second place in 2WD. He has…


Factory Team Ti Shock Mounts for the SC10 4x4

Friday, Oct 28, 2011

"Bling" out your SC10 4WD with #91139 FT Titanium Shock Mounts. Made of durable 6AL-4V Titanium. Save 3g (40% lower weight) per pair over the standard steel shock mounts for a lower overall CG. Fits SC10 4x4 kit and…


Olly Jefferies Wins BRCA 1/12 Nationals Round #1

Friday, Oct 28, 2011

Round #1 of the 1/12 BRCA Championship featured a great result by Team Associated/Reedy/LRP factory driver Olly Jefferies. Host track Ardent Raceway, a favorite among the racers, was the perfect venue to begin an exciting new season. Olly quickly seized…


TC6 Factory Team Ceramic Bearing Set

Wednesday, Oct 26, 2011

The TC6 Ceramic Bearing Set includes 14 driveline bearings to improve performance by reducing drag and increasing longevity. #31352  TC6 Ceramic Bearing Set $84.99 Available Nov. 2011 UPC: 784695 313521 #31353  6x10x3 Ceramic Bearing (pr.) $13.99 Available Nov. 2011 UPC:…


Raffy Abello Wins RC Oktoberfest with RC8.2 Debut

Wednesday, Oct 26, 2011

On October 16 the Team Associated RC8.2 buggy made its racing debut in the Philippines at the CV Off-Road Track in Quezon City for the 2011 RC Oktoberfest. Raffy Abello, who experienced radio problems during qualifying, started in the B…


Team Associated/Reedy Sweeps JConcepts Indoor National Series

Wednesday, Oct 26, 2011

Announced early 2011, the JConcepts Indoor National Championship Series consisted of four rounds at various indoor track locations across the nation. The series started out in St. Louis, Missouri, at SmacTrac, then moved out West to OC/RC in Huntington Beach,…


RC8.2e Factory Team Kit #80907 -- 1:8 Scale Electric 4WD Off Road Competition Buggy Kit

Tuesday, Oct 25, 2011

Team Associated has taken all of the refinements from the RC8.2 and have applied them to our electric-power platform-creating the RC8.2e Factory Team Kit! The RC8.2e has already been proven as a winner after TQing and winning the 2011 Sidewinder…


Dirtinator Lays Down the Law at the Southwest Indoor Grand Prix

Tuesday, Oct 25, 2011

The 9th annual Southwest Indoor Grand Prix, hosted by Tucson, AZ's Competition Hobbies, should be re-named as the BK Invitational. Team Associated's Brian Kinwald owns this track and went on a tear, TQ'ing 14 of the 16 rounds of qualifying…


The Ryan & Ryan Show Shines Brightly at the 2011 Sidewinder Nitro Explosion

Monday, Oct 24, 2011

New ventures bring new challenges and Team Associated's Ryan Maifield and Ryan Cavalieri rose to the occasion. With the Sidewinder Nitro Explosion moving to ARC Raceway in Temecula, CA, many racers were seeing the facility for the first time.  Taking…