The Venom Gambler 1/10 Short Course Brushless RTR Truck was designed for the popular 2WD short course racing class modeled after the full-scale Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series racing trucks. Designed from the ground up, the Gambler represents the latest in race truck design plus a new feature unique to the Venom Gambler, the MORdrive system. Now you can adjust the center of gravity on the fly in the pits by changing the rear transmission position from mid-motor to rear motor. This system allows you to fine tune the weight balance and tailor the Gambler to the track conditions.

Standard Features:
- VCD Precision Universal Drives
- VR3S 3-channel 2.4ghz radio.
- High Performance V540 3300kv Sensorless Brushless motor and 80amp Waterproof Brushless ESC.
- Prescreened Impact Resistant Polycarbonate Body with full color Gambler body graphics.
- Battery compartment accommodates 6, 7, and 8 cell NiMH packs and 2-3 cell LiPO packs.
- Racing suspension with fully adjustable geometry.
- Externally adjustable slipper clutch.
- Tough metal planetary gear differential.
- Scale tube bumpers and side nerf bars take abuse and protect the vehicle from damage and tangling with other trucks.
- Threaded composite shocks.
- Sealed radio box keeps your electronics dry and clean.
- Adjustable steering servo saver.
- 3pc Beadlox Wheel System with Griplox Inserts.
- Realistic Pro-Comp AT Racing Tires.

Specifications:
Length: 21.73″ (552mm)
Roof Height: 7.89″ (200.5mm)
Width: 11.65″ (298mm)
Wheelbase: 13.01″ (330.5mm)
Ground Clearance: 1.51″ (38.5mm)
Motor: V540 3300kv Brushless Motor
ESC: 80amp Waterproof Brushless ESC
Radio: VR3S 2.4Ghz 3-Channel Radio

Source: Venom [venom-group.com]

New for the Short Course class, Pro-Line have released the Sniper. It uses the same design philosophy and technology as the Hole Shot, but scaled up to work on looser and dustier track conditions. After initial testing, Pro-Line team drivers Ryan Cavalieri and Travis Amezcua are already sold on the tire saying that the Sniper offers awesome forward traction and side bite on a variety of track conditions. The bigger pins also provide longer wear, giving you lasting traction through long A-mains.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

Finally from Protoform, is the announcement of a new 190mm sedan race body for rubber tire competition. The new P37-R (rubber) is suited for both indoor carpet as well as paved racing surfaces and is available in both Lite and PRO-Lite weights. It comes with protective coating, window masks, decals and wing hardware and conforms to all the EFRA Global Body Spec criteria.

Source: Protoform [racepf.com]

For the last 6 years the Protoform Stratus 3.1 has been one of the most popular and successful 200mm gas-sedan bodies. It’s still used even today in race winning performances by many top ranked pro drivers. Today, Protoform is proud to release the P37-N (nitro) 200mm Gas Sedan body to continue that legacy. This new P37-N body uses some of the time tested and proven design features of the 3.1 but includes many evolutionary improvements to aid down force and steering capabilities. The wing struts are enlarged and new oversized nylon wing hardware is now included with the body. The body conforms to all the ERFA “Global Body Spec” criteria and it comes with protective coating, decals and window masks. Available in Lite and PRO-Lite weights.

Source: Protoform [racepf.com]

Peak Racing have announced the release of their new PowerPro Charger. Whether your charging LiPo, LiFe or LiMa or even NiMH or NiCd this charger has got you covered and will keep your cells in proper order cycle after cycle. Charging at up to a maximum of 6A with up to 6 cell NiMh/NiCd and 2 cell LiPo/LiFe, it can handle just 4A for 7-10 cell NiMh/NiCd and 3-4 cell LiPo/LiFe. Discharging current is between 0.1A-1A and it has an adjustable discharge voltage cut off. Featuring up to 10 saved user profiles, its laser blue LCD display lets you easily find your way around the menu.

PowerPro Charger Specifications:

Charging Mode
Fast, storage, constant current, constant voltage

Charging Capability
NiMH & NiCd: 1 to 10 cells LiPo, Lima & A123®(LiFe): 1 to 4 cells

Charge current
0.1-6A for NiMH/NiCd (1-6 cells) and LiPo/A123®(LiFe) (1-2 cells)
0.1-4A for NiMH/NiCd (7-10 cells) and LiPo/A123®(LiFe) (3-4cells)

Discharge Current
0.1-1A (5W-limit)

Discharge Cut-off Voltage
0.9V/cell default for NiMH/NiCd, adjustable
3.2C/cell default for LiPo, adjustable
3V default for A123®(LiFe), adjustable

Dimensions
138×90x30 mm 54.3×35.4×11.8 in.

Input Voltage (V)
10-15 VDC

Additional Features:
Delta Peak
Laser Blue LCD Display
10 User Profiles
Multi-Protection System

Source: Peak Racing [peakrcracing.com]

The first round of the Victorian State Series was held on Sunday August 29th at the Wodonga Radio Control Car Club, situated on the border town of Albury Wodonga, Australia.

Rain leading up to race day left the track very moist. Ray ran the new JConcepts Flip Outs on both his B4.1 and B44 and found they were perfect for the morning qualifiers. As the sun hit the track and things started to groove up, JConcepts Double Dees were the best choice and Ray ended up TQing 2wd and 4wd and finished the day winning both classes.

“Chris Sturdy dominates the Onroad South Australian Title race. Chris was faster then everyone in qualifying taking the overall Tq position. From his Tq position Chris simply walked away with the racing taking the overall win.”

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CML reports – “The 2nd round of the’ ITCS’ took place on Sunday the 29th August with a win for defending champion Alan Bickerstaff. Following on from round one of the series held on carpet in January the on-road series moved to the fast flowing tarmac circuit at the St Annes Park track, Dublin, Ireland, which is usually used for nitro racing. Despite a rocky start to qualifying Bickerstaff took TQ in the third and final round of qualification being the only driver to make it through for 18 laps. Mark Gilliland (tamiya) lined up second with local Dublin driver Keith Dempsey in third also running a tamiya chassis. After some close racing in each of the three leg finals which saw leg wins for each of the first three qualifiers, Bickerstaff and Gilliland were tied on three points with a win and 2nd counting for each driver! The Associated driver won the tie and together with his maximum point score from round one takes the title of ‘Irish touring Car Series Champion’ for 2010.”

“Martin Wilfing drivers his Tekin RS/Redline powered Sakuza to victory! Martin had a great overall series (by round) : 1st race 2nd, 2nd race 4th, 3rd race 1st, 4th race 1st, 5th race 1st. This type of consistency allowed Martin to take the overall Austrian Championship title in Stock TC 13.5 Class! Great Job Martin.”

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