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BBT Podcast Episode 27 - featuring Lee Martin and Damien Whittle

Episode 27 of the BBT Podcast is now available, featuring Lee Martin and Damien Whittle to discuss this year's racing, Worlds preparation, and upcoming events.

Mike Garrison Nov. 6, 2017, 9:18 a.m. View Comments

Ogden confirmed at HB Racing, won Fall Brawl Warm-Up in debut

On Friday evening, Cole Ogden announced he had joined the HB Racing team — and then he won the Fall Brawl Warm-Up race at the Badlands RC Supercross.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 6, 2017, 1:19 p.m. View Comments

Yokomo signed Thayer

Yokomo has announced OCRC's Jake Thayer as their first major driver signing in the USA with Joe Pillars as team manager.

Mike Garrison Nov. 6, 2017, 10:13 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Yokomo US team manager Joe Pillars

Silly season got off to an early start this year with a handful of drivers making moves before the end of the 2017 season, but the biggest surprise so far came when Joe Pillars, a staple in the Kyosho pits for over a decade, made the jump to Team Yok

Aaron Waldron Nov. 6, 2017, 6:41 p.m. View Comments

New LRP hall sensor level converter for non-LRP motors using the Flow X ESC

LRP has released new hall sensor level converters, designed to eliminate problems with sensor signals between some non-LRP motors and the Flow X ESC.

Mike Garrison Nov. 6, 2017, 9:02 a.m. View Comments

New XRAY GTXE 1/8-scale electric GT kit coming soon

XRAY has shared a photo teaser to announce the new GTXE is coming soon.

Mike Garrison Nov. 6, 2017, 11:02 a.m. View Comments

New STRC CNC machined aluminum diff covers for the TRX-4

ST Racing Concepts has released new CNC machined aluminum diff covers for the Traxxas TRX-4, designed to add weight over the drive axle for increased climbing performance while adding a little bling at the same time.

Mike Garrison Nov. 6, 2017, 9:11 a.m. View Comments

New AME aluminum top deck for the T4'18

Following the introduction of the AME aluminium top deck for the Yokomo BD8, Ruddog has now announced an aluminum top deck for the XRAY T4'17 and T4'18 touring cars.

Mike Garrison Nov. 6, 2017, 10:48 a.m. View Comments

Watch a preview of the new VRC Pro GT3 on-road class coming soon [VIDEO]

VRC Pro Simulator has announced the new GT3 1/8-scale on-road class is coming soon, and has shared a preview of what players can look forward to.

Mike Garrison Nov. 6, 2017, 10:55 a.m. View Comments

Hadley, Rasheed and Cullings won Northwest Championship tour

Keith Hadley won the Nitro and Electric Buggy titles in the Northwest Championship Tour while Tekno RC teammates Derek Rasheed and Cole Cullings added one each.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 3, 2017, 4:49 p.m. View Comments

Leisure Hours Raceway to host Horizon Hobby Midwest Classic in December

Team Losi Racing drivers Dakotah Phend, JR Mitch and JP Richards will be at Leisure Hours RC Raceway for the Horizon Hobby Midwest Classic December 8-10 to host a Pro Q & A session, and the Spektrum RC service staff will be on site as well.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 3, 2017, 2:42 p.m. View Comments

First look at upcoming SWORKz Apollo Pro RTR E-Buggy

After releasing the car's logo a couple of weeks ago, SWORKz published a photo of the new Apollo — an upcoming Pro-level RTR 1/8-scale electric buggy.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 3, 2017, 11:14 a.m. View Comments

CAD images of upcoming SOAR Seiki 998 TD1R nitro buggy kit

SOAR Seiki's newest 1/8-scale nitro buggy, the 998 TD1R, is almost here — and they've released some of the major CAD images showing chassis details.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 3, 2017, 10:20 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Top 5 things to watch for at the IFMAR Worlds

We are exactly one week away from the start of 2wd buggy qualifying for the 2017 IFMAR 1/10-scale Off-Road World Championships, held in Xiamen, China. As with any World Championship event, there is a long list of things to keep an eye on, however, Mi

Mike Garrison Nov. 3, 2017, 9:24 a.m. View Comments

New JConcepts LMP conversion kit for RC10F6

JConcepts introduced a simple body mount swap that allows its new Layla L1 body to be fitted to the RC10F6 for a radical on-road racing transformation.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 3, 2017, 10:41 a.m. View Comments

Callens won Lovan RC Challenge series opener

Team Magic Europe driver Rémi Callens won the first round of the Lovan RC Challenge in Belgium.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 3, 2017, 10:53 a.m. View Comments

First look at upcoming KO Propo RSx3 One10 Flection low-profile servo

KO Propo posted this image to the Facebook page of its Japanese headquarters on Wednesday, showing an upcoming low-profile servo called the RSx3 One10 Flection.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 3, 2017, 11:39 a.m. View Comments

First look at LFR A2 Tactic body for EB410

Following a silhouette teaser image earlier this week, Leadfinger Racing published a photo of its new A2 Tactic shell for the EB410.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 3, 2017, 11 a.m. View Comments

New Dynamite Prophet Sport Mini AC/DC multi-chemistry charger

Horizon Hobby brand Dynamite is preparing to release a small charging system called the Prophet Sport Mini that can power up LiPo, LiFe, LiHV, and NiMH batteries.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 3, 2017, 11:46 a.m. View Comments

Finlay won 13.5 touring car class at Rug Racers opener

The first round of the UK Rug Racers series was held last weekend at Wodson Park Leisure Centre in Hertfordshire, where XRAY's Zak Finlay won the competitive 13.5-turn stock class.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 3, 2017, 11:19 a.m. View Comments

Gray signed with MKS

East Coast off-road racer Deon Gray joined the MKS Servos USA team.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 3, 2017, 2:21 p.m. View Comments

XRAY Racing Series 2018 Italy Tour schedule

XRAY announced the dates for its three-race Italy Tour 2018.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 3, 2017, 11:07 a.m. View Comments

ROAR announced 2018 Nationals schedule and locations

ROAR Racing has officially announced the 2018 Nationals schedule and locations of each event.

Mike Garrison Nov. 2, 2017, 8:54 a.m. View Comments

Huber joined Team Magic and HRC Racing

HRC Racing and Team Magic Europe have announced the signing of 2015 mod 1/10-scale touring car Swiss National Champion, Philipp Huber.

Mike Garrison Nov. 2, 2017, 9:17 a.m. View Comments

New TLR 22T 4.0 2wd stadium truck kit

TLR has released their newest version of the 22T stadium truck platform; the 4.0.

Mike Garrison Nov. 2, 2017, 9:49 a.m. View Comments

New 3DRC touring car wing button set

3DRC has released their newest creation, a 3D printed wing button set for 1/10-scale touring car racing. These are designed to increase down-force with a 3-degree angled wedge.

Mike Garrison Nov. 2, 2017, 9:27 a.m. View Comments

New RDRP aluminum steering rack for the B64

RDRP has released their new aluminum steering rack for the Team Associated B64 series of buggies, designed to increase durability and provide a more precise steering feel.

Mike Garrison Nov. 2, 2017, 9:42 a.m. View Comments

New Power HD servo gear grease

Power HD has released their new servo gear grease, designed to reduce noise, increase wear resistance, and extend the lifespan of your servo gears.

Mike Garrison Nov. 2, 2017, 9:06 a.m. View Comments

New AME aluminum backbone for BD8 platform

RUDDOG introduced the new Team AME aluminum backbone optional chassis brace for the BD8 touring car series that is stiffer than the previously-released carbon fiber piece.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 2, 2017, 12:22 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Kinwald and Hirosaka won 1997 IFMAR Worlds [VIDEO]

This year’s IFMAR World Championship, to be held in Xiamen, China, will mark the 20th anniversary of a special highlight in the RC world, particularly for two of the biggest stars the RC world has ever known: Brian Kinwald and Masami Hirosaka.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 2, 2017, 7:52 p.m. View Comments

New Serpent Cobra GT 3.1 Team Edition 1/8-scale on-road kit

Serpent has released an updated version of the Cobra GT which features new SRX8 brake set, carbon shock towers, shock springs, and more.

Mike Garrison Nov. 2, 2017, 10:28 a.m. View Comments

Pillars named Yokomo USA team manager

Team Yokomo officially announced that Joe Pillars will assume team manager duties for its growing American squad.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 1, 2017, 4:18 p.m. View Comments

Caster Racing actively seeking team drivers for 2018

Interested in representing the new lineup of Caster Racing vehicles at your local track? Here's how to apply to be a part of their team for 2018.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 1, 2017, 5:19 p.m. View Comments

Watch Ronnefalk practice with new HB Racing D418 [VIDEO]

David Ronnefalk published a clip of a practice run in France as he prepares for the upcoming World Championships, driving an all-white 4WD buggy he said is an upcoming HB Racing D418.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 1, 2017, 6:15 p.m. View Comments

Ogden split from Mugen Seiki Racing

Cole Ogden announced his resignation from Mugen Seiki Racing with a Facebook post earlier this morning, and rumors suggest he may already have his next deal lined up.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 1, 2017, 10:14 a.m. View Comments