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http://www.horizonhobby.com/products/kemora-4wd-rallycross-1-14th-rtr-VTR01000 pecs Ball Bearings: Complete Battery: 7.4V 1200Mah 6 cell NiMh Body: Polycarbonate/painted Charger: NiMH AC Peak Charger 110V-240V 2A Chassis: Molded Completion Level: Ready-To-Run Differential: Gear Drivetrain: 4WD Experience Level: Adult Supervision Required Gear Pitch: 0.5 MOD Ground Clearance: 0.83 in (21mm) Height: 4.57 in (116mm) Internal Gear Ratio: 2.46:1 Length: 13.19 in (335mm) Motor Size: 380 Motor Type: Non-Sensored Brushless Pinion: 16T Radio: Spektrum DX2L Recommended Environment: All-Terrain Servos Included: Yes Shock Type: Plastic, Oil filled, coil over Size/Scale: 1/14 Speed Control Included: Yes Spur Gear: 58T Suspension: 4 Wheel Independent Tire Compound: Rubber (IR compound) Tire Diameter: 2.76 in (70mm) Tire Tread: Multi Purpose tread Vehicle Type: Rally Weight: 2.12 lbs (0.96Kg) Wheel Diameter: 2.04 in (52mm) Wheel Type: Rally Spoke Wheel Width: 0.94 in (23.8mm) Wheelbase: 8.27 in (210mm) http://www.horizonhobby.com/pdf/VTR01000-Manual_FR.pdf

Horizon Hobby, Inc., an international developer, marketer and distributor of radio control (RC) hobby products, model trains and other hobby products, announced today that its board of directors has signed a definitive agreement under which Horizon Hobby would be sold to an investor group led by Joe Ambrose, Horizon’s Chief Executive Officer. The investment group includes Armory Capital, LLC and Mill City Capital L.P., two investors that have deep experience with management-led acquisitions. Financial terms were not released. "We are delighted to announce this transaction, which will help us grow and provide continuity,” said Mr. Ambrose. “Both Armory Capital and Mill City Capital are long-term investors who are uniquely aligned with Horizon’s culture, core values and strategy. This transaction will give us a capital structure that will enable us to pursue our growth strategy well into the future. In addition, Horizon’s current management team will be retained, which will enable us to continue the successful culture that has been developed by our founders and dedicated employees. “We believe that this transaction will be seamless to our retail partners and consumers. We intend to continue to focus on providing our many hobby enthusiasts with exciting and innovative hobby products. This acquisition will provide us with the capabilities to help us grow, ensuring a bright future for our employees.” Rick Stephens, founder of the company said, “When we founded Horizon Hobby we sought to instill a culture of respect for Horizon’s employees, customers, and partners. Over the years we pursued our mission ‘To help people have fun with hobbies’ by providing our consumers innovative products backed by the highest levels of service. My brother Larry and I are pleased that our new investors agree with our approach, and we believe this transaction presents a tremendous opportunity for our employees.” The transaction, which is expected to close in January, 2014, is subject to customary regulatory approval. About Horizon Hobby, Inc. Horizon Hobby, Inc. is an international developer, marketer and distributor of radio control (RC) hobby products, model trains and other hobby products. An employee-owned company, Horizon employs nearly 700 people and sells products in more than 50 countries around the world. Corporate headquarters, along with the main distribution facility and product service center, are located in Champaign, Illinois. Additional distribution centers are in Ontario, California; Harlow, England (site of Horizon Hobby Ltd.); and Elmshorn, Germany (site of Horizon Hobby GmbH). California is also home to the RC car design center (Corona), a west coast distribution center in Ontario, and the Athearn model train group (Long Beach). Learn more at www.horizonhobbycorp.com. About Armory Capital, LLC Armory Capital is a family investment office based in Champaign, Illinois. The firm was founded by Jacob Ambrose, Rusty Freeland and Greg Lykins, in association with the August C. Meyer, Jr. family. The firm’s members have years of experience understanding the challenges and opportunities facing business owners and management teams. They believe in long-term partnerships based on mutual trust and integrity. The family has a track record of investing in and holding other companies, with deep and long roots with all of these companies. Learn more at www.armorycap.com. About Mill City Capital L.P. Mill City Capital, L.P. (“Mill City”), is a private equity firm based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Mill City was founded with a commitment to identifying, executing, and managing private equity investment opportunities through patience, market sector experience and focus, and relationships built over many years. Mill City seeks to create shareholder value by forming partnerships with management teams based on trust and integrity. The firm focuses on investments in companies in targeted consumer and industrial sectors located in the Midwestern U.S. and portions of Canada. Source: HH

Troy Lee Designs and Horizon Hobby have joined forces on a multi-year partnership that will see the production of limited-edition TLD collaborative products. Horizon Hobby, the manufacturer of the highly regarded Losi RC car line, will be out in full force at this year’s Red Bull A Day in the Dirt. They will have representatives onsite all three days displaying much of their product line (cars, boats, helicopters, and airplanes), interacting with the attendees and offering coordinated demos of the Losi 1/5-Scale 5IVE-T Off-Road Racing Truck. “Troy Lee Designs is an iconic brand within the action sports industry and we are excited about this partnership. With the popularity of motocross and TLD’s presence in the sport, this partnership will assist us in expanding our efforts in increasing awareness of Horizon Hobby to new consumers, thus allowing us to focusing on a new customer base within the action sports world, “ said Andrew Ziegler, Brand Manager for Horizon Hobby, Inc. “I’m super stoked on our new relationship with Horizon Hobby. They make awesome products and it’s cool that their office is located just down the street from our shop. It makes for some great collaborative interaction,” said Troy Lee. Red Bull A Day in the Dirt 16, a three-day motorcycle event where the movie and moto industries come together over the Thanksgiving weekend, will be held at Glen Helen Raceway on November 29th - December 1st. If you're attending, make sure to stop by the Horizon Hobby display and check out everything that they have going on. About Horizon Hobby: Horizon Hobby is an international developer, marketer and distributor of radio control (RC) hobby products, model trains and a wide range of educational, toy and other hobby products. An employee-owned company, Horizon employs nearly 700 people and sells products in more than 50 countries around the world. Corporate headquarters, along with the main distribution facility and product service center, are located in Champaign, Illinois. Additional distribution centers are in Ontario, California; Harlow, England (site of Horizon Hobby UK Ltd.); and Elmshorn, Germany (site of Horizon Hobby Deutschland GmbH). California is also home to the Losi RC car division (Corona) and the Athearn train line (Long Beach). Learn more at www.horizonhobbycorp.com. About Troy Lee Designs: 
For over 30 years, Troy Lee has been customizing helmets "For The World's Fastest Racers." TLD's relentless commitment to creating products that exceed the cutting edge of style, design and quality, has earned them the reputation as an innovator in many different fields of racing. Troy Lee Designs has since expanded into a full force operation, offering a complete line of helmets, apparel and premium protection for off-road motorcycling and bicycling, as well as seasonal lines of sportswear and accessories. Based in Corona, California, Troy Lee Designs has a global network of distributors. Source: TLD

<img src="http://www.petitrc.com/gallery/files/4543-xxx-sct_06.jpg" alt="petitrc, Tuff Country XXX-SCT Brushless1/10th Scale Ready-to-Run Short Course Truck" width="600"/> Get ready for some high speed slideways action with the new Losi Tuff Country licensed SCT with its high power brushless motor and speed control and its waterproof electronics. The Losi Tuff Country SCT is based on Losi’s evergreen XXX platform that has stood the tests of time and is ideally suited for taking the knocks and scrapes that comes with SCT racing. Its 3-gear rear motor transmission features a fluid-fillable gear differential and is protected by an adjustable twin disk slipper clutch mechanism. Awesome horsepower is assured courtesy of Dynamite’s 4-pole 3300Kv sensorless brushless motor, which combines optimum efficiency with brute strength and torque to endow the Tuff Country XXX-SCT with incredible acceleration and high top speed capability. Matched with Dynamite’s 45 Amp Fuze Waterproof Sensorless brushless ESC, the Tuff Country XXX-SCT is able to cope with the demands of running is less than ideal weather conditions – making it the perfect companion for anyone eager to explore the RC car hobby for the first time. Topping it all off is the licensed Live Fast Play Dirty Motorsports team Tuff Country replica SCT bodyshell, featuring the number 23 truck race livery as driven by Aaron Daugherty in the Pro-Lite class of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series. Realistic SCT bumpers and rear mudflaps complete the look along with the Losi Eclipse pattern SCT tyres and SCT beadlock style racing rims and give the Tuff Country XXX-SCT the looks to match its awesome out-of-the-box performance. The included Dynamite Speedpack LiPo 3000mAh 7.4V battery and 10W Dynamite wall charger means that you can be up and running in next to no time with no additional purchases required. Additional batteries can be easily sourced from Dynamite – including the recently announced Reaction series of cost effective LiPo batteries – each with matching EC3 connectors to ensure simple plug and play. SPECIFICATIONS Length: 550mm (19.69 in) Width: 290mm (11.42 in) Wheelbase: 336mm (13.23 in) Height: 190mm (7.48 in) Weight: 2.04 kg (4.7 lb) Tyre Type: All-terrain Losi Eclipse SCT tyres mounted on Beadlock style SCT rims Motor: Dynamite Fuze 4-pole Sensorless Brushless 3300Kv Motor Speed Control: Dynamite Fuze 45A Sensorless Brushless Waterproof ESC Radio: Spektrum DX2L 2.4GHz DSM with Waterproof SR200WP 2-channel Receiver Shock Type: Coil-over, oil-filled aluminium Body: Custom licensed Tuff Country replica livery Ball Bearings: Complete Battery: Dynamite Speedpack Silver 3000mAh 7.4V 2S LiPo included Charger: Dynamite 10W LiPo AC Balance Charger included FEATURES 01. Durable, composite-molded, race-proven XXX-chassis 02. Dynamite Fuze 4-pole 540 3300Kv sensorless brushless motor 03. Waterproof Spektrum SR200WP receiver with 2.4GHz DSM technology 04. Aluminium, adjustable oil-filled, coil-over shocks 05. 3-gear transmission with rugged differential 06. Adjustable slipper clutch 07. Waterproof Digital steering servo 08 Dynamite Fuze 45A Waterprrof Sensorless Brushless ESC 09. Adjustable turnbuckles with captured ends 10. Short course style tyre with Losi exclusive Eclipse tread pattern 11. Black, beadlock-style wheels complete with Yellow beadlock rims 12. Realistic short course bumpers with mud flaps 13. Easy access on/off switch 14. Hidden channels to protect servo and ESC wiring 15. Authentic licensed Tuff Country SCT Body 16. Complete with 3000mAh 2S 7.4V LiPo battery and mains 10W Charger Source : HHobby