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HPI Racing Blitz
RTR, 1:10 Scale, Electric, 2WD Short-Course Truck
#103171
RTR Blitz Short-Course Truck
w/ Maxxis ATTK-10 Body
 
 
Short-Course
 
What is all this Short-Course Mumbo-Jumbo-Uber-Hype? New for some, however, off-road short-course racing is nothing new. It's what we have been doing within the R/C industry for years!
 
As the R/C industry takes a considerable amount of styling cues from full-size motorsports, the short-course R/C rage is no different. One look to the off-road sector of motorsports, short-course racing is what is in style or trend right now. But is it just that, a trend or fad?
 
Again, full-size off-road short-course racing is nothing new! From the Mickey Thompson Stadium Series starting in 1983 on the West Coast to the Crandon International Off-Road Raceway celebrating its 40th anniversary in Wisconsin, it is easy state that short-course racing is and has been a WAY OF LIFE!
 
In recent years short-course racing has become more recognized, on the radar, due to more press and media partners from the likes of DIRT SPORTS magazine, most major tire manufacturers, tool companies, a slew of energy drink companies and any other company that truly knows the function of "racing" as merely "fast moving billboards." Okay, maybe they don't see it as such and are just truly enthralled with off-road racing. I'm sure the latter is the typical reason... (Click to read the full story.)
Short-Course
 
What is all this Short-Course Mumbo-Jumbo-Uber-Hype?
 
New for some, however, off-road short-course racing is nothing new. It's what we have been doing within the R/C industry for years!
 
As the R/C industry takes a considerable amount of styling cues from full-size motorsports, the short-course R/C rage is no different. One look to the off-road sector of motorsports, short-course racing is what is in style or trend right now. But is it just that, a trend or fad?
 
Again, full-size off-road short-course racing is nothing new! From the Mickey Thompson Stadium Series starting in 1983 on the West Coast to the Crandon International Off-Road Raceway celebrating its 40th anniversary in Wisconsin, it's easy to state that short-course racing is and has always been a WAY OF LIFE!
 
In recent years short-course racing has become more recognized, on the radar, due to more press and media partners from the likes of DIRT SPORTS magazine, most major tire manufacturers, tool companies, a slew of energy drink companies and any other company that truly knows the function of "racing" as merely "fast moving billboards." Okay, maybe they don't see it as such and are just truly enthralled with off-road racing. I'm sure the latter is the typical reason...
 
While short-course popularity is on the boom, it has very close family ties to the desert. Desert racing's pinnacle event has to be the BAJA 1000 with organized race history starting back in 1967 - attracting media from around the globe. A lot of the competitors were also the same competitors that participated in the Mickey Thompson Stadium Series. Guys like Walker Evans and Ivan Stewart were racing both series. The Baja 1000 sits alongside such events as the Indianapolis 500 and Pikes Peak Hill Climb garnering global attention. With this type of global influence it has also built a strong backbone of local and regional desert racing events, fans, enthusiasts and diversity all with a common thread, a love for "off-road." It was not so long ago that the 80-mile loop around Barstow or Lucerne Valley, California was considered a short-course, closed loop event.
 
We too are not new to the desert. 2005 saw HPI RACING take the four R/C industry magazine editors to *Baja, Mexico for the debut of the Baja 5B, along with a fun filled experience of driving full-size off-road vehicles with the Wide Open Baja crew. In 2007 we set out to truly honor the old *Barstow-To-Vegas race with our 120-mile [full size miles] trek across the desert with a HPI Baja 5B from Barstow, California to Primm, Nevada. This was followed with a six-page story in the April 2007 issue of *Dirt Sports Magazine.
We've continued the passion for off-road R/C "short-course" racing bringing the Baja 5B/T to a closed-loop race course at the *Baja Nationals at Milestone MX Park in Riverside, California in 2008 with the help of the HPI Baja Community.
 
While our introduction of the 1/10-scale BLITZ Short-Course Truck is new, we are not new to the game of off-road.
 
*Baja Mexico
March 2006 RC CAR MAGAZINE - VIVA BAJA! We Drive HPI's Huge Baja 5B in Mexico
[pgs: 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52]
 
March 2006 RC DRIVER MAGAZINE - HPI's Ultimate Baja Experience
[pgs: 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 48]
 
March 2006 RC CAR ACTION MAGAZINE - VIVA BAJA! HPI's Party On The Peninsula
[pgs: 137, 138, 139, 140, 141]
 
*Barstow-To-Vegas
April 2007 Dirt Sports Magazine - Run For The Record Books
[pgs: 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 82, 83]
 
HPI Racing's BAJA 5B Goes 120-Miles Through the Desert: http://www.hpiracing.com/barstow2vegas/index.php
 
*Baja Nationals at Milestone MX Park in Riverside, California
HPI BAJA NATIONALS @ MILESTONE: http://www.hpiracing.com/news/2008070702/
In the wake of "all things cool" in off-road, HPI RACING [global radio controlled hobby grade manufacturer] teams up with MAXXIS International [full scale global tire manufacturer] for a collaborative effort to reproduce in scale form, Maxxis Trepador tires for 2009 Fall release of the HPI Racing 1/10 RTR BLITZ WITH MAXXIS ATTK-10 BODY.
 
The full-size Trepador Competition Bias Tire is part of the Maxxis Competition Division where extreme off-road driving calls for a tough tire. Unique tread element arrangement ensures a uniform tread contact area for sure-footed handling. Multi-stage staggered shoulder pattern provides improved control even on the most difficult off-road and rocky terrain.
 
These are the design elements that HPI Racing BLITZ designer, Erik Shauver keyed into as he set out to capture both the original design of the Maxxis Trepador Comp Bias while also creating a tire that works within the R/C "scaled" environment. Not a simple task, "It's not like you just stick a full-size tire design in the copy machine and hit the reduce button," stated Shauver from his Foothill Ranch, California Design Studio located at the HPI RACING Global R&D Design Headquarters.
 
While making use of the Maxxis Trepador tread pattern, Erik blended unique design characteristics with inner fabric belting that extends the life of the tire and adds. Also, the tire's inner-foam is composed of a unique compound and texture which work with the shape of the BLITZ wheel for increased performance. Our 1:10 scale Maxxis Trepador tires are well suited for a wide range of environmental conditions.
Chassis
Proven tough chassis based on the E-Firestorm platform
Proven HPI durability throughout
The HPI Blitz uses nothing but the finest grade, high-impact nylon plastic on the most critical areas of the truck - from the bumpers to the super beefy arms and everything in between. HPI's industry known strength and durability makes the Blitz friendly for all - be it an R/C newcomer, or the skilled competitor.
Lengthened chassis
The Blitz features an all-new main chassis based on the E-Firestorm - lengthened to deliver the most stable feel a short-course truck can offer.
 
Adjustability
The Blitz is fully tunable - from multiple shock angles, camber and toe, to anti-squat and more
High Performance Shocks
The threaded shock bodies feature super smooth shock action , as well as quick, on-the-fly adjustability.
Baja 5T Inspiration
The unique and proven pivoting skid-plates have been adapted from the unmatched Baja 5T platform, which are able to truly absorb impacts.
Maximum Rear Traction
Factory installed quick-change 3-degree rear toe block provides you with plenty of traction, and making changes is easy.
 
Gallery
 
All metal gear transmission
A bulletproof, brushless ready, full-metal gear transmision comes stock in the truck, and is made to handle all the power you can throw at it. Silicone oil is also pre-filed in the diff for an enjoyable, easy-to-drive experience.
Firebolt 15T Motor
The blistering Firebolt 15T Motor provides plenty of power - from speed runs to competing at your local track.
Full ball bearings
A complete set of rubber sealed ball bearings are included for super smooth drivetrain operation.
12mm Hex Hubs
12mm Hexes will keep your wheels secure under extreme power, and will keep them from stripping out. 12mm Hex Hubs are the short-course industry standard allowing you to customize your truck with a wide variety of aftermarket parts.
Captured Hinge Pins
E-Clip-less captured hinge pins make maintenance quick and hassle free, and also keep the suspension extremely smooth and snug.
Secure battery mount
A simple flip of the rear battery mount will allow you to secure the NiMH/Ni-CD or Li-Po battery pack of your choice with an easy to use thumbscrew hold doown strap.
TF-1 Transmitter
The reliable and sturdy HPI TF-1 radio controls the Blitz short-course truck. Trugger-style throttle and brake controls provide you with finger-sensitive action when accelerating and stopping! It features interchangeable frequency crystals, servo reverse switches, a retractable antenna and simple battery replacement.

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