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Old 04-26-2013 | 04:51 PM
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Oops I didn't pay att ention. Oh well
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Old 05-03-2013 | 01:34 PM
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hey guys whats the difference in the truggy tires the turbo trax str and the cutoffs?
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Old 05-03-2013 | 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by bigBoyBigToy
hey guys whats the difference in the truggy tires the turbo trax str and the cutoffs?
Cutoff is a medium pin tire like a Bow Tie. Used for loamy or really dusty tracks. Lost of forward traction, little side bite.

Tubo Trax is a small pin tire for hard packed and blue grooved tracks.
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Old 05-03-2013 | 01:43 PM
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thanks i just noticed that!! lol i was thinking it was a different width or something.....anyways i just wanna say great service guys i got my tires in 2days thanks so much..... although its snowing here so much for racing.....
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Originally Posted by Tabushi
CACH Open Offroad Series, Stage 3 2013 (Chile, Southamerica)

Well, first time racing on this track, very fun time, learned a lot, got 6th place on A-Main, tried Axmann, Striker EVO and Blade tyres, best ones for me were full blade, and blade-axmann combination ... cya !

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Grass Roots Racing Series, Round #4, Palm Desert, CA.

Running on the VP Pro USA Turbo Trax 2.0 Evos, in Ultra Flexx

Traction was great with these tires and wear was minimal. Ran on the set for 2 heats and a main, still look new.

1st and 3rd Finish for JQ E-Cars, 3rd Place for me.
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Old 05-06-2013 | 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Stirex
Grass Roots Racing Series, Round #4, Palm Desert, CA.

Running on the VP Pro USA Turbo Trax 2.0 Evos, in Ultra Flexx

Traction was great with these tires and wear was minimal. Ran on the set for 2 heats and a main, still look new.

1st and 3rd Finish for JQ E-Cars, 3rd Place for me.
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Old 05-07-2013 | 08:29 AM
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Been a busy racing past couple weeks, time to let you know how it all went.

TLR race at DirtBurners, My son and I ran 4x4 shortcourse and 2wd shortcourse. Qualifiers and mains ran Turbo Trax 2.2 on both 4x4's and Both 2wd's. Was dialed and hooked up come main time, track is med to high bite clay in-doors that blue grooves up perfect when there is a lot of racing going on. In 4x4 Michael raced from 7th in the B for the lead and was back and forth and ended in 2nd. I broke in the A so not so good. 2wd i lead wire to wire for the win in the B and Michael behind me in 4th.

First race of the Michigan State Championship Series, Michael ran 1/8 E-buggy and 4x4 shourtcourse. Running the Turbo Trax 2.2 on the same Dirtburners track. 2nd in the B for shortcourse and had the lead in the B for E-buggy but was punted by a lapper and fell back to last almost a lap down and came back for 6th.
I ran Nitro Buggy and Truggy both running Turbo Trax 2.0. Buggy was very tough with 60 entries and 3rd through 25th seperated by 1.5 seconds so perfection was needed and it was not for me that day. Started 4th in the D and raced to the lead to give it away at the end and settled for second. Truggy was a nightmare and settles for 3rd in the B. Truggy handled perfect but was in the rough crowd first 2 qualifieres and was beat around. 3rd got out of the bad crowd and blow a rear diff to qualify last in the B. Half way through the B started pushing like a dump truck and at the end with 3rd noticed i had lost and screw that holds carrier and front arm together,so that explained the push. Over all very pleased with how the tires handled and worked on indoor clay.

This past weekend was the first outdoor race of the year with the Cinco De Mayo Marathon at The Track. Was last years set up so the track was very spongy and dusty ever with water. Michael ran 4x4 shortcourse with Strikers and 1/8 E-buggy with Strikers. He finished 4th in the B for both on a very dusty track that was like ice in the mains.
I ran my normal Nitro Buggy and Truggy. Qualified 4th for the B because i blew out the rear diff in the buggy on the last qualifier trying for the A and was not able to finish. Raced for the lead and fell back to 4th. Truggy was 6th in the A and didnt get much further then that was up to 4th and had some issues with lappers and finished 6th.

Very,very happy with the way the tires have handled the different track conditions. Wear was very good with the last race being the hardest on them so will be ordering more soon. Thank you again for everything and such a great product.
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Old 05-07-2013 | 08:52 AM
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One tip for indoor clay tracks:
I usually use Soft Ultra Flexx Turbo Trax but I spray them with brake/motor cleaner and brush in with a toothbrush a few minutes before the race. It makes the Ultra Flexx Compound very soft and sticky which is perfect for cold weather or indoor tracks where there is no sun on the dirt and it is a slick/slimy groove.

This makes the tire wear faster but is perfect for qualifying because the tire gets more traction the longer you run it.
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Old 05-07-2013 | 10:02 AM
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Not sure if this has been asked. For the electronic power switch, does it draw power when the switch is off? So at the end of the day, do you need to disconnect the battery from the switch. TIA
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Old 05-07-2013 | 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Buggy Master
Not sure if this has been asked. For the electronic power switch, does it draw power when the switch is off? So at the end of the day, do you need to disconnect the battery from the switch. TIA
No it does not draw power when off.
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Old 05-08-2013 | 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by VPProUSA
One tip for indoor clay tracks:
I usually use Soft Ultra Flexx Turbo Trax but I spray them with brake/motor cleaner and brush in with a toothbrush a few minutes before the race. It makes the Ultra Flexx Compound very soft and sticky which is perfect for cold weather or indoor tracks where there is no sun on the dirt and it is a slick/slimy groove.

This makes the tire wear faster but is perfect for qualifying because the tire gets more traction the longer you run it.

I forgot about using the brake/motor spray. I ran the Ultra Flexx Turbo Trax this past weekends first outdoor and really liked them but it was still in the 60's. They would have been perfect if it was a little warmer out so will have to try this next time i am out.
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Old 05-11-2013 | 07:06 PM
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Today was the last round of the Bermuda Nitro Racing Association Manufacturers Challenge. This was a 5 race series held over 2 months in Bermuda. I won 3 out of the 5 races and took the overall win in 1/8th buggy. I would like to thank my sponsors. Maxy, Hobby Pro Usa and Vp Pro Usa. Thanks again Keimon.
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Old 05-12-2013 | 07:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Bermyboy
Today was the last round of the Bermuda Nitro Racing Association Manufacturers Challenge. This was a 5 race series held over 2 months in Bermuda. I won 3 out of the 5 races and took the overall win in 1/8th buggy. I would like to thank my sponsors. Maxy, Hobby Pro Usa and Vp Pro Usa. Thanks again Keimon.
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Old 05-12-2013 | 07:22 AM
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New Indoor 1/8th scale Off-road Bar Type Tire from VP-Pro Racing coming this summer -The Impulse.
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