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New Mugen Seiki OGIO 9800 race bag

The OGIO 9800 bag is arguably one of the most popular hauler bags used by R/C car racers, especially those who travel. Mugen Seiki Racing has announced the new Mugen Seiki Edition OGIO 9800 race bag, with embroidered front logo.

Mike Garrison Nov. 15, 2017, 1:03 p.m. View Comments

New Speed Merchant Rev 8.5 1/12-scale kit

Speed Merchant has released their newest 1/12-scale pan car kit; the Rev 8.5 Pro.

Mike Garrison Nov. 15, 2017, 9:40 a.m. View Comments

The Horizon Hobby Midwest Classic and TLR Cup finale heads to Leisure Hours

Leisure Hours is preparing to host the Horizon Hobby Hobby Midwest Classic and TLR Cup final for 2017 on December 8-10.

Mike Garrison Nov. 15, 2017, 9:38 a.m. View Comments

New Team Magic B8ER 6S RTR 1/8-scale electric buggy

Team Magic Europe has announced the new 6S version of the B8ER 1/8-scale brushless electric buggy.

Mike Garrison Nov. 14, 2017, 9:23 a.m. View Comments

New Schelle Racing B64 Extreme shock towers and front wing mount

Schelle Racing has released their new "Extreme" 4mm carbon fiber shock towers and optional front wing mount for the Team Associated B64.

Mike Garrison Nov. 14, 2017, 8:57 a.m. View Comments

New Xtreme Aerodynamics Gunner 190mm 1/10-scale touring car body

Xtreme Aerodynamics has introduced their new "Gunner" 190mm touring car body, designed for both indoor and outdoor conditions with improved downforce.

Mike Garrison Nov. 14, 2017, 9:32 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Maifield is 2WD World Champion [VIDEO]

From the TQ spot on the grid, Team Yokomo's Ryan Maifield won the first two A-Mains to wrap up a long-awaited first IFMAR title.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 14, 2017, 3:04 a.m. View Comments

New ArndtCraft brand and product line

After a life changing injury, Michael Arndt found an escape by racing R/C cars. Combining his knowledge of full-size cars, his passion for R/C, and his desire to "tinker and design", Arndt has launched his own aftermarket R/C brand known as ArndtCraf

Mike Garrison Nov. 14, 2017, 9:50 a.m. View Comments

Neal King has joined Capricorn and ONE engines for 2018

Capricorn RC has announced the signing of UK on-road racer Neal King. King will use the company's LAB C803 chassis powered by ONE engines for 2018.

Mike Garrison Nov. 14, 2017, 9:41 a.m. View Comments

New TEAMSAXO roll-up pit mat

TEAMSAXO has released their new roll-up pit mat, measuring approximately 19"x35" and printed with TS logos and design across the entire mat.

Mike Garrison Nov. 14, 2017, 9:15 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: 2WD final finishing order

There were 116 drivers who competed in the 2WD portion of the IFMAR World Championships. Where did your favorites finish?

Aaron Waldron Nov. 14, 2017, 7:13 p.m. View Comments

New XRAY T4 99T 64-pitch composite offset spur gear

XRAY has introduced a new 99-tooth offset spur gear for the XRAY T4 touring car.

Mike Garrison Nov. 14, 2017, 11:20 a.m. View Comments

Watch how to clean and service CVA driveshafts with Adam Drake [VIDEO]

Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing shows you how clean and service CVA driveshafts.

Mike Garrison Nov. 14, 2017, 11:32 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Orlowski fastest in first round of 2WD qualifying [VIDEO]

Following a long delay and a final shakedown practice run, the first round of qualifying for the 2WD class ended in a thrilling finish — with top-seeded Schumacher star Michal Orlowski grabbing the fastest time on the final lap.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 13, 2017, 2:27 a.m. View Comments

New Tekno RC EB410 aluminum shock caps and blank pistons

Tekno RC has announced new 7075 aluminum shock caps and 13mm blank shock pistons for the EB410 1/10-scale 4wd buggy.

Mike Garrison Nov. 13, 2017, 9:22 a.m. View Comments

New RC Speed Secrets Cheater tapered shock pistons for 12mm TLR and AE shocks

RC Speed Secrets has released new 3x1.4+1.0 "Cheater" tapered shock piston sets; one to fit the current TLR 12mm shocks and the other to fit the AE V2 12mm shocks.

Mike Garrison Nov. 13, 2017, 8:50 a.m. View Comments

HRP, A Main Hobbies, and Hi-Performance appointed as new HPI Racing North American distributors

HPI Racing has announced new partnerships with HRP, A Main Hobbies, and Hi-Performance Distributors to distribute the full HPI Racing product line across North America.

Mike Garrison Nov. 13, 2017, 8:34 a.m. View Comments

POLL: Which car brand will win the IFMAR 4WD World Championship?

What 4WD buggy brand do you think will be the first to cross the finish line in the finals on Saturday evening?

Aaron Waldron Nov. 13, 2017, 6:38 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Maifield best in third round, Cavalieri atop overnight points [VIDEO]

Team Yokomo's Ryan Maifield managed to minimize mistakes better than the other drivers in round three of qualifying and recorded the fastest time, but it's Team Associated driver Ryan Cavalieri who holds the points lead with two rounds remaining tomo

Aaron Waldron Nov. 13, 2017, 5:01 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Cavalieri quickest in second qualifying round [VIDEO]

Former 2WD world champion Ryan Cavalieri improved upon his performance from the first round of qualifying, finishing the five-minute run with the fastest time despite a late collision.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 13, 2017, 3:37 a.m. View Comments

Southside Raceway now accepting bids for 2018 ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals track builder

Do you have what it takes to build a Nationals track? Southside Raceway, host of the 2018 ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals is taking bids to determine the official track builder for event.

Mike Garrison Nov. 13, 2017, 1:40 p.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Martin fastest in fourth round, atop overall points with one round remaining [VIDEO]

After finishing with the second-best time in the second and third rounds, British Yokomo driver Lee Martin was fastest in round four on Tuesday morning — and the round victory improved his points tally to best of the field.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 13, 2017, 8:53 p.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Maifield clinched overall TQ with fastest time in final round [VIDEO]

In his first IFMAR Worlds with Team Yokomo, Ryan Maifield edged Lee Martin for the fastest time in the fifth round of qualifying to earn the front row on the grid for the finals ahead of his teammate.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 13, 2017, 10:53 p.m. View Comments

New Ultimate Racing M3R 3-port .21 nitro engine

After launching the M3S engine back in September 2017, Ultimate Racing presents its last creation, the M3R.

Mike Garrison Nov. 13, 2017, 1:47 p.m. View Comments

New JQ Racing Spec Q Black Edition 1/8-scale nitro buggy

JQ Racing has introduced a new pre-built version of their Black Edition 1/8-scale nitro buggy, leaving only the installation of a motor, pipe, and electronics up to the racer.

Mike Garrison Nov. 13, 2017, 1:26 p.m. View Comments

New XRAY T4'18 aluminum front lower suspension holders

XRAY has released new aluminum 1-piece suspension holders for the front of the T4'18; designed to generate more steering and forwards traction.

Mike Garrison Nov. 13, 2017, 9:29 a.m. View Comments

New Arrowmax black and gold 1/10-scale off-road setup system

Arrowmax RC has released their new black and gold 1/10-scale off-road setup system.

Mike Garrison Nov. 13, 2017, 9:15 a.m. View Comments

Triton RC now accepting sponsorship applications for 2018

Triton RC Racing Engines is now accepting sponsorship applications for the 2018 racing season.

Mike Garrison Nov. 13, 2017, 9:40 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: To bump or not to bump

This week Mike has discussed the topic of race format for 1/10-scale off-road racing, and has his opinion as to whether or not events such as the ROAR Nationals and IFMAR Worlds should allow bump-ups into the triple A-Mains.

Mike Garrison Nov. 13, 2017, 12:02 p.m. View Comments

New 6MIK Barracuda 1/8-scale buggy tire coming soon to America

Dialed-RC Hobbies has announced the Barracuda 1/8-scale buggy tire from French brand 6MIK Racing will soon be available in the USA.

Mike Garrison Nov. 13, 2017, 9:07 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: 2WD qualifying day threatened by rain

When the racers in Xiamen, China woke up Monday morning to board the bus for the start of 2WD Qualifying at the 2017 IFMAR Worlds, they found the city — and the proposed timetable - soaking wet.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 12, 2017, 5:27 p.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Orlowski top seed for 2WD [VIDEO]

Schumacher’s Michal Orlowski was the fastest driver in both controlled practice rounds for the 2WD class on a very difficult ARC International Raceway on the first day that the cars hit the track.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 12, 2017, 6:42 a.m. View Comments

Tocco talked about RC Tracks of Las Vegas closing

On the heels of the announcement that RC Tracks of Las Vegas is closing for good, co-owner Chris Tocco made his own statement about what happened.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 11, 2017, 2:01 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: 2017 IFMAR Electric Off-Road World Championships broadcast schedule [UPDATED]

Want to watch this week's IFMAR Electric Off-Road Worlds live from the ARC International in Xiamen, China? Here's when you'll need to log on and tune in.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 11, 2017, 2:19 a.m. View Comments

First look at the SOAR Seiki Racing TD1-R electric 1/8-scale buggy

Hobby Products USA has shared a few photos and details of the SOAR Seiki Racing TD1-R electric 1/8-scale buggy.

Mike Garrison Nov. 10, 2017, 9:23 a.m. View Comments

New SWORKz Apollo 1/8-scale brushless RTR buggy unveiled

MW RC-CARS, an Austrian distributor, has shared the first look at the new SWORKz Apollo 1/8-scale brushless RTR buggy.

Mike Garrison Nov. 10, 2017, 9:45 a.m. View Comments

BREAKING: RC Tracks of Las Vegas to close permanently

About 8 PM CT on Friday, RC Tracks of Las Vegas owner David Tally posted an emotional statement to the facility's Facebook page to notify the RC public that the doors were closing for good.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 10, 2017, 11:05 p.m. View Comments

Prumper back to Yokomo for 2018

Yokomo has announced that German driver, Yannic Prumper, has returned to the Factory Team for 2018.

Mike Garrison Nov. 10, 2017, 8:29 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Every IFMAR Electric Off-Road Worlds winner in history

Although the electric off-road scene isn’t quite as old as 1/8-scale nitro or 1/12-scale electric on-road, the biannual event which determines the world champions for the 1/10-scale electric 2WD and 4WD buggy classes is perhaps the most prestigious a

Aaron Waldron Nov. 10, 2017, 2:55 a.m. View Comments

New FX K501R 5-port Racer Edition 1/8-scale off-road engine

FX Engines has released their new K501R 1/8-scale off-road engine. The high competition engine features a 5-port design, silicone filled crankshaft, Japanese front and German rear ceramic bearings.

Mike Garrison Nov. 10, 2017, 8:17 a.m. View Comments

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