R/C CAR STAFF

Durango gets a pretty face - The latest update in the ongoing saga of Team Durango’s development of the DNX408 are photos of the body and wing, which look terrific. Keep up to date with the buggy’s progress at Team-Durango.com/blog.

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Join Novarossi’s team - Well, kinda; Novarossi is set to release Team versions of their Toro Nero and Plus 21-4 off-road engines, which will feature ceramic rear bearings, lighter weight and lower cooling heads, and something Novarossi is calling “Compact Combustion Technology.” We have no idea what that means, but stay tuned for more information after the engines are released at this week’s Nuremburg Toy Fair. Check out Novarossi’s engine lineup at Novarossi.it.

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The end of the V-Spec? - O.S. Engines has released a limited edition run of 300 engines of the popular, four-time IFMAR World Champion V-Spec that will only be available to U.S. dealers. O.S. indicates that the limited edition engine will mark the V-Spec’s final production run. What will replace the venerable V-Spec? Stay tuned to OSEngines.com.

Serpent GT’s the world - Serpent’s new S100 World GT racer is based on the brand’s S120 Link chassis 1/10-scale pan car, but can be fitted with an assortment of scale-looking World GT class bodies to compete in the new, popular racing class. Get more details at Serpent.com.

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Travis wins Mugen debut - Travis ‘Peanut’ Amezcua won the Airtronics race at Revelation Raceway last weekend, his first notable entry with his new Mugen race cars. Travis finished the 40-minute main event with a comfortable cushion on runner-up Kyosho driver Cody King, with Associated driver Ryan Cavalieri rounding out the top three. Get the full results for the Airtronics Challenge at RevRace.com.

Extra hertz of control - Along with the Slash 4x4, Traxxas’ new 2.4 GHz radio with Traxxas Link will be included in 8 of Traxxas’ fastest RTR’s for added control and security. Shop around Traxxas’ roster of RTR’s at Traxxas.com.

Pro-level poison - Venom’s GPV-1 1/5-scale motorcycle is no longer only available in simply RTR trim, but can now be purchased as a kit that includes upgraded parts and go-fast goodies. Check it out at Venom-Group.com.