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January 25, 2012

200 MPH RC car? Team Associated breaks into Super Car territory

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Written by: Derek Buono

If you’re into full-sized cars you’ll know breaking 200mph usually means you are breaking your bank, spending well over $100,000 dollars. If you think about that speed and then look at what Nic Case and Team Associated attempted to do is simply more impressive than the lunar landing.

Dubbed the SR11 this custom built rocket was featured on the Discovery Channel as they attempted to break the 200MPH barrier. Check out the video link below!

http://watch.discoverychannel.ca/#clip605963

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Derek Buono

Derek Buono– Started in the industry as an assistant editor at RC Car Action where he spent 2 years before being recruited by Xtreme RC Cars Magazine. For the past 10 years Derek lead Xtreme RC Cars and helped double the circulation, improved editorial quality and helped lead the market in design and creativity. Derek@vrcmag.com

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