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New Traxxas TRX-4 Tactical Unit coming soon

Traxxas equipped its TRX-4 scale rig with a new body and tire/wheel package for a tough, military-spec look.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 27, 2017, 2:06 p.m. View Comments

Coelho to begin second title defense as Euro Touring Series kicks off season 11 in Austria

Vienna hosts the first round of the the eleventh season of the Euro Touring Series this weekend, where XRAY's Bruno Coelho enters as the two-time reigning champ.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 27, 2017, 11:21 a.m. View Comments

New Spektrum DX5C 5-channel radio system [VIDEO]

Spektrum's new DX5C combines pro-level features and five channels of control with an entry-level price tag.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 27, 2017, 12:39 p.m. View Comments

New 6mik Barracuda 1/8-scale buggy tire coming soon

French company 6mik published a teaser image and some preliminary information on its upcoming Barracuda tire for 1/8-scale buggies, featuring an intermediate tread design that fits between two of its previously available patterns.

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

New SWORKz team sunglasses

SWORKz introduced a pair of stylish sunglasses made with lightweight polycarbonate lenses that provide UVA and UVB protection.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 27, 2017, 12:13 p.m. View Comments

Lathrop won Mod Sprint title in Triple Crown Dirt Oval Series

Team Tekin powered Jennifer Lathrop to the overall championship in Mod Sprint in the Triple Crown Dirt Oval Series.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 27, 2017, 11:37 a.m. View Comments

New Team Losi Racing blog explaining LLRC rear hinge pin brace set and aluminum rear hubs with inserts for 8IGHT platform

The newest Team Losi Racing blog post dives into the details, and benefits, of the new low-low roll center rear hinge pin brace and aluminum adjustable rear hubs that come with three different bearing inserts that are designed for the 8IGHT series of

Aaron Waldron Oct. 27, 2017, 11:12 a.m. View Comments

Stees won Arizona State Championships in 4WD

XRAY's Tanner Stees won the 4WD class at the Arizona State Championships hosted by Hobby Action RC Raceway.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 27, 2017, 11:31 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Cavalieri made history with double win at 2011 Worlds [VIDEO]

Get ready for the upcoming IFMAR Worlds in China by re-watching what went down in Finland six years ago, where Team Associated star Ryan Cavalieri joined the most elite company in the RC racing record books.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 26, 2017, 4:55 p.m. View Comments

New T-Works RC EB410 Titanium and gold plated screw kits and Titanium turnbuckles

T-Works has released a new Titanium screw kit, gold plated screw kit, and Titanium turnbuckles for the Tekno RC EB410.

Mike Garrison Oct. 26, 2017, 10:02 a.m. View Comments

Entries now open for 2018 Dirt Nitro Challenge

Space is limited for the 1/8-scale nitro and electric portion of the 19th annual Dirt Nitro Challenge at Fear Farm RC Raceway. Don't hesitate - sign up right away!

Aaron Waldron Oct. 26, 2017, 10:12 a.m. View Comments

Mitch and Jones to attend 2017 Masters of Dirt on behalf of TLR

In the latest TLR blog update, JR Mitch has announced that Tyler Jones and himself will be on-site racing for the 2017 Masters of Dirt at BeachRC - inviting racers to stop by for TLR support, setup, and advice.

Mike Garrison Oct. 26, 2017, 9:33 a.m. View Comments

Kurzbuch has joined Mugen Seiki Europe electric on-road team

1/8-scale On-Road World Champion and Shepherd driver, Simon Kurzbuch, will use Mugen Seiki MTC1 throughout upcoming winter season for national and international events.

Mike Garrison Oct. 26, 2017, 9:43 a.m. View Comments

New Mugen Seiki Racing MBX7 option spur gear, IFMAR legal wings, and front uprights

Mugen Seiki Racing has released a lineup of new option parts for the MBX7 series buggies including a new spur gear, IFMAR legal rear wings, and front uprights.

Mike Garrison Oct. 26, 2017, 9:20 a.m. View Comments

Watch Avid FastTune camber shims for pillow ball suspension explained by Drake [VIDEO]

Adam Drake has shared an up close look and explanation of the new Avid FastTune Camber Shims for pillow ball suspension - designed to allow you to adjust your camber on popular pillow ball designs without having to fully unthread them.

Mike Garrison Oct. 26, 2017, 9:50 a.m. View Comments

Gravity RC announced as official sponsor of the Las Vegas Gran Prix Winter Edition

702 RC Raceway is pleased to announce the Las Vegas Gran Prix Winter Edition 2018 - sponsored by Gravity RC.

Mike Garrison Oct. 26, 2017, 8:54 a.m. View Comments

New XRAY T4'18 brass chassis stiffener

XRAY has CNC-machined a new brass chassis stiffener as an alternative to the stock graphite stiffener, adding 4 grams of extra weight to the center of the chassis.

Mike Garrison Oct. 26, 2017, 9 a.m. View Comments

New West Coast R/C Works black carpet edition V2 pan car body support

West Coast R/C Works has released their new V2 pan car body support with improved rigidity and stability over the 3D printed V1.

Mike Garrison Oct. 26, 2017, 8:35 a.m. View Comments

New Team Titan BLITZ ALTIS 2.3e 190mm touring car body

Based on the successful 2008 IFMAR world champion BLITZ 1/10 200mm ATLIS 2.3 body, Team Titan has released the new ALTIS 2.3e - a 190mm 1/10-scale electric touring car rendition of the 200mm nitro version.

Mike Garrison Oct. 26, 2017, 9:10 a.m. View Comments

New Pro-Line Racing 2.8-inch monster truck pre-mounts, 1979 F-150 Ascender body, and tire rubber bands

Pro-Line Racing now offers its 2.8-inch Trencher, Sand Paw, Prime and Badlands monster truck tires pre-mounted to black F-11 wheels, and they also released an old-school pickup body for the Ascender and branded blue tire rubber bands.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 25, 2017, 3:21 p.m. View Comments

New AME carbon fiber backbone for BD8

RUDDOG Distribution announced the new Team AME carbon fiber backbone for the BD8 touring car, which improves stability and corner speed in all conditions.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 25, 2017, 11:17 a.m. View Comments

New Capricorn C803 EP Pro 1/8-scale electric on-road racing kit

Just days after introducing its 1/8-scale electric on-road car called the C803 EP, Capricorn RC released the Pro version with a 2-speed gearbox.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 25, 2017, 10:51 a.m. View Comments

Mugen Seiki signed Elias

17-time on-road and 2-time off-road Brazilian champion Flavio Elias joined the Mugen Seiki Racing team.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 25, 2017, 10:42 a.m. View Comments

New IGT8 GTe electric GT racing kit

IGT8 has introduced a brushless-powered version of its US national champion GT-class car.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 25, 2017, 6:21 p.m. View Comments

New Yokomo BD8 Aluminum version and BL-RS4 Zero2 drift spec power combos

Yokomo introduced a new version of its Worlds-winning BD8 touring car with an aluminum chassis for a lower center of gravity, as well as a BL-RS4 speed control and Zero2 motor designed for drifting.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 25, 2017, 1:58 p.m. View Comments

New ARRMA Senton 6S 2018 brushless-powered RTR short course truck

ARRMA beefed up its Senton 6S short course truck for the 2018 model year.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 25, 2017, 2:23 p.m. View Comments

Jelin and Eppley won Fall Brawl

The A Main Hobbies Silver Dollar RC Raceway hosted its Fall Brawl last weekend, where XRAY's CJ Jelin won the Nitro Buggy final and Tekno RC's Mason Eppley topped the E-Buggy class.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 25, 2017, 4:04 p.m. View Comments

XRAY blue hooded sweater now available in small sizes

XRAY added Small and Xtra Small sizes to its assortment of blue hooded sweatshirts, perfect for young racers as winter weather approaches.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 25, 2017, 11:30 a.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Exotek Racing Flite black POM 17.5 racing pinion gears

For this week's Thursday Testimonials product review, Mike hit the track with the all-new Exotek Racing Flite Series black POM (plastic) pinion gears. Mike has shared his thoughts, his opinions, and even a short clip highlighting how his day at the t

Mike Garrison Oct. 25, 2017, 11:37 a.m. View Comments

Pong, Boy and Lo won Arrowmax Asia Race Cup opener in Hong Kong

The Arrowmax RC Asia Race Cup series visited the Twin RC Speedway in Hong Kong, where James Pong, PC Boy and Joe Lo won the three recognized classes.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 25, 2017, 10:27 a.m. View Comments

New MOTIV Long Use 2S LiPo for transmitters and receivers

MOTIV introduced a 2S LiPo pack with 2400mAh of capacity, providing a lightweight and long-lasting solution for transmitters as well as receivers in nitro vehicles.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 25, 2017, 11:01 a.m. View Comments

Trinity's new team logo shrink wrap for cable management

Team Trinity fans can choose between purple and black shrink wrap to keep their motor and battery wires tidy.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 25, 2017, 11:11 a.m. View Comments

WHERE’S WALDO: Could an RC version of the Red Bull Straight Rhythm work?

The Supercross world has been using our “triple A-Main” format for the Monster Energy Cup for years — so why not borrow one of their ideas?

Aaron Waldron Oct. 24, 2017, 7:05 p.m. View Comments

Mugen Seiki Racing now open for sponsorship applications

Mugen Seiki Racing is now accepting sponsorship applications for drivers interested in applying to be part of the 2018 race team.

Mike Garrison Oct. 24, 2017, 8:49 a.m. View Comments

A Main Hobbies added turf track to Silver Dollar RC Raceway [VIDEO]

The Silver Dollar RC Raceway operated by A Main Hobbies now features an astroturf track for 1/10-scale vehicles that attracted quite the crowd for its first weekend.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 24, 2017, 3:56 p.m. View Comments

New Exotek Racing XT6 laydown chassis conversion for the T5M

Exotek Racing has released their new XT6 laydown chassis conversion kit for the Team Associated T5M stadium truck.

Mike Garrison Oct. 24, 2017, 10:25 a.m. View Comments

New ARRMA 2018 KRATON 6S 1/8-scale brushless RTR

ARRMA has released the new 2018 edition of the KRATON 6S 1/8-scale RTR truck, available for pre-order now.

Mike Garrison Oct. 24, 2017, 9:18 a.m. View Comments

New Tekno RC EB410 25T aluminum servo horn

Tekno RC has released a new 25T aluminum servo horn for the EB410, designed to provide increased durability, less flex, and will fit both low-profile and standard height servos.

Mike Garrison Oct. 24, 2017, 9:45 a.m. View Comments

Easy Money win for Drake at Thunder Alley

Thunder Alley Raceway hosted their annual "Easy Money Race" last weekend, where Mugen Seiki Racing's Adam Drake took the TQ and overall win in the nitro buggy class.

Mike Garrison Oct. 24, 2017, 9:52 a.m. View Comments

BBT Podcast Episode 25: Joey Fisher on stock racing and R/C in Florida

The newest episode of the BBT Podcast is now live featuring Joey Fisher to discuss stock class racing, R/C racing in Florida, and more.

Mike Garrison Oct. 24, 2017, 8:36 a.m. View Comments

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