Inside Scoop
PRO;LINE
RACING FLO;TEK
FORD F;150
RAPTOR SVT
BODY
Pro-Line has now expanded
on its Flo-Tek line of bod-
ies and now o;ers a Ford
F-150 version. Like the
name states, this body used
Pro-Line’s new Flo-Tek
technology which uses
various cutouts in di;erent
sections of the body to allow
for air flow. ;is eliminates
all drag on the body due
to the dreaded parachute
e;ect and allows your truck
to work the way it should.
To enhance the look of the
body, Pro-Line has included
bolt-on side dams and num-
ber plates. Also included are
window masks, overspray
film and stickers.
prolineracing.com
JCONCEPTS
HYBRIDS
TIRES
;ese new Hybrids
tires are designed for
use on rear 1/10-scale
buggy wheels and
are available in two
compounds; soft (blue)
and super soft (green). ;ey
are the result of a combination of years of development with
JConcepts drivers. According to JConcepts, these tires are built
for speed on medium- to high-traction conditions and give
you good high-speed control, handling, durability and corner
speed. ;e supported lug control and X-braced sidewall lug
detail is designed to extend the life of the tire and save you
money in the end. ;ey include the And-1 insert that features
a versatile and highly durable material which is said to provide
good stability and a cushion in medium traction conditions.
jconcepts.net
On-Air Motorsports
Personality Keli Snyder
Teams Up With Traxxas
Traxxas is expanding on the motorsports side of
things by teaming up with Keli Snyder who is a motorsports correspondent and action sports personality.
She has signed on as the o;cial spokesperson and
public relations specialist for Traxxas. Keli will handle
all PR activities throughout the company including all
social media and online video content and will be the
newest member of the TORC broadcast team. Here’s
what she had to say in a recent press statement:
Hey guys, Keli Snyder here. As a true motorsports
fanatic and the newest member of Traxxas, I’m here to
share with you what’s new and happening at the company and at the track. From exclusive interviews with
our top athletes, to how-to video tutorials and on-site
updates from every event, I’ll be your “go-to” gal for
everything Traxxas!—Keli
traxxas.com
Michael Vincent: Photographer of the stars and RC fan Michael Vincent is a Hollywood celebrity/fashion/glam photographer out of Hollywood. He has worked with celebrities such as Chris Angel, Shaquille O’Neal, Snoop Dog, Juliette Lewis, Ice Cube and Sharon Stone, to name a few. His photos can be seen in magazines such as DUB, Import Tuner, Maxim and FHM. He’s even had photos featured in RC Car Action. Not only is Michael into photography, but he’s also a big-time fan of the RC hobby and has shown the world to some of his famous clients. He was a World Champion BMX racer with many national titles as a amateur and has raced as a pro for Specialized bikes, Boss Bikes, Haro Bikes and Vans shoes for 14 years. Eventually, he got into photography but always had that itch to race and win. After picking up a copy of RC Car Action at the grocery store and doing some research, Michael discovered that RC racing was happening all over California and the world. With a purchase of a buggy and truggy, he was o; to
the races and is happy to compete at the national level again. Michael loves RC and wanted
to see it grow so that’s why he’s helped to introduce the hobby to some of his celebrity
friends. ;e world follows celebrities and their opinions, copies their fashion statements, is
curious as to what they eat and what they do for a hobby. One friend who is really into RC
is DMC of Run DMC fame. Michael can even be seen wearing RC gear at a lot of his shoots.
;anks, Michael, for getting the word out about our great hobby. You can keep track of
Michael Vincent by going to michaelvincent.com, You Tube.com/michaelvincent.com and on
Twitter he can be found at @mvphotography.
