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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

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

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

New XRAY X1'18 unveiled

XRAY has unveiled the new 2018 edition of the X1 formula racing kit, with a list of improvements and new features developed over the 2017 race season by team drivers and designers.

Mike Garrison Oct. 24, 2017, 11:09 a.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

Cavalieri, Rivkin and Evans won Modified titles at Team Associated Off-Road Championships [VIDEO]

Ryan Cavalieri won the 2WD and Short Course titles at the Team Associated Off-Road Championships hosted by Trackside Hobbies and Raceway, while Spencer Rivkin won 4WD and Dustin Evans topped the Stadium Truck category. Here's the full report with rep

Aaron Waldron Oct. 23, 2017, 1:28 p.m. View Comments

BREAKING: King let go by HB Racing and Team Orion

HB Racing and Team Orion terminated its contract with former world champion Cody King earlier this month. HB Racing/Team Orion president Philippe Neidhart confirmed the details of the split.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 23, 2017, 6:11 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Shane Kelly

Australian Team Losi Racing off-road racer Shane Kelly scored a career-best second place finish at the FEMCA Championship in Perth, Australia a few weeks ago. Learn more about the TLR Australia driver in this week's Talk It Up Tuesday.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 23, 2017, 4:56 p.m. View Comments

New Imbue V4 baffled brass 1/8-scale shock pistons

Imbue Motorsports has released their new patent pending brass V4 baffled shock pistons, designed to offer more pack and utilize interchangeable baffles for fine tuning.

Mike Garrison Oct. 23, 2017, 9:47 a.m. View Comments

POLL: Who will win the IFMAR 2WD world championship?

With less than three weeks left until the start of the IFMAR Electric Off-Road Worlds in China, who is your pick to win the 2WD class?

Aaron Waldron Oct. 23, 2017, 11:05 a.m. View Comments

New RC Speed Secrets B64 Beast Mode bundle, front upper deck, and LCG relocation shock towers

RC Speed Secrets has released a list of new items designed to fit the Team Associated B64/B64D buggies including; carbon fiber front upper deck, front and rear LCG relocation shock towers, and "Beast Mode" bundle options.

Mike Garrison Oct. 23, 2017, 9:31 a.m. View Comments

New Contact RC LMP12 control tires

Contact RC has released their new "orange stripe" LMP12 control tires, designed to provide a level playing field solution for LMP12 racing at an economical price.

Mike Garrison Oct. 23, 2017, 10:03 a.m. View Comments

XRAY announced 2018 X1 will be released tomorrow

Continuing their new year model releases, XRAY has announced the 2018 X1 will be revealed tomorrow.

Mike Garrison Oct. 23, 2017, 10:17 a.m. View Comments

XRAY announced 2017-19 XRS Italy Tour

XRAY has announced the second season of the XRS Italy Tour, kicking off on November 19th at Minirace Casoria.

Mike Garrison Oct. 23, 2017, 9:20 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: The new year models are coming soon...well, maybe.

To kick off the week, Mike has questioned the way R/C car manufacturers title, release, and present their new car kits in a comparison to the full-size automotive and motocross industry. Read Mike's opinions of new car releases, comment, and shar

Mike Garrison Oct. 23, 2017, 8:35 a.m. View Comments

New Capricorn RC C803EP 1/8-scale electric on-road kit

Capricorn has introduced a first look at the new C803EP, an electric version of the C803 nitro platform, which is designed to use two "shorty" 2S LiPo packs.

Mike Garrison Oct. 23, 2017, 10:28 a.m. View Comments

Defending Euro Offroad Series 2WD champ Orlowski to begin title defense on home soil

The Euro Offroad Series begins this weekend in Poland, where Michal Orlowski will look to repeat his success from last year and 4WD champion Bruno Coelho hopes to continue momentum from last season's finale.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 20, 2017, 11:39 a.m. View Comments

Ong, Thong and Quek won Arrowmax Asia Race Cup Singapore round two

The second round of the Arrowmax Asia Race Cup series in Singapore was held at the RCMC PA racetrack, where Patrick Ong, Daryl Thong and Dominic Quek won the three classes recognized.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 20, 2017, 10:46 a.m. View Comments

Optional brass motor mount plate for XRAY T4 2018

XRAY released a new motor mount plate for its latest T4 '18, which is made of brass to provide more accurate left-to-right chassis balance and eliminate negative flex.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 20, 2017, 10:33 a.m. View Comments

New SWORKz Apollo brushless-powered 1/8-scale RTR buggy coming soon

SWORKz RC published an image alluding to the upcoming release of a brushless-powered, ready-to-run 1/8-scale buggy expected to be based upon the S35 platform.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 20, 2017, 12:48 p.m. View Comments

miniPRO motor dyno Black Friday giveaway

Follow any of miniPRO's social media accounts to be entered into a contest to win a free motor dyno on Black Friday!

Aaron Waldron Oct. 20, 2017, 11:29 a.m. View Comments

New Lunsford Racing turnbuckle kits for MBX-7TR, RC8B3.1, XT2 and XB4

Lunsford Racing introduced new titanium turnbuckle kits for the MBX-7TR truck, RC8B3.1 platform (as well as pillow balls), the XT2 stadium truck and XB4 4WD buggy.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 20, 2017, 2:06 p.m. View Comments

Embling, Cockroft and Miller won round two of HNMC winter series

At the second round of the Herts Nitro Model Club winter series, Jack Embling, Rob Cockroft and George Miller won the three main events.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 20, 2017, 11:06 a.m. View Comments

Kerler signed with Capricorn

German nitro on-road front-runner Tobias Kerler has agreed to race the Capricorn C803.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 20, 2017, 10:25 a.m. View Comments

New RC Crew Chief update with added features and bug fixes

On Sunday, RC Crew Chief will issue a new version that includes new steering bellcrank, rack, and trailing axle options among the updates.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 20, 2017, 11:23 a.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: VRP Clicker rotating magnetic ride height gauge

For this week's Thursday Testimonials, Mike measured up the all-new VRP Clicker rotating magnetic ride height gauge. Perhaps one of the most unique designs on the market, but does it work as well as it looks?

Mike Garrison Oct. 19, 2017, 8:19 a.m. View Comments

New TLR 8IGHT 4.0 series carbon fiber shock towers explained

In the newest TLR blog update, JR Mitch gathers insight from TLR's Ryan Dunford to explain the new carbon fiber shock towers for the 8IGHT 4.0 series of vehicles.

Mike Garrison Oct. 19, 2017, 9:09 a.m. View Comments

Williams and Martin won Silverstone Winter Series round one

Round 1 of the Silverstone Winter Series is complete, and it was Schumacher's Greg Williams who would take the top honors in 2wd buggy, and Lee Martin in 4wd buggy.

Mike Garrison Oct. 19, 2017, 9:40 a.m. View Comments

2017 IOCC event recap - Maifield with a double buggy jackpot

The inaugural IOCC held from October 7-12 at Westgate Resort and Casino is now in the books, read the full event recap here.

Mike Garrison Oct. 19, 2017, 9:26 a.m. View Comments

2017 In The Dirt Series concluded and champions crowned

After 12 rounds of racing from 5 different tracks in 3 different states, the 2017 In The Dirt Series champions have been crowned.

Mike Garrison Oct. 19, 2017, 9:47 a.m. View Comments

New JConcepts 1988 Chevy Silverado Snoop Nose monster truck body [VIDEO]

JConcepts has continued their monster truck madness with the new 1988 Chevy Silverado "Snoop Nose" monster truck body for 13" wheelbase trucks.

Mike Garrison Oct. 19, 2017, 9:01 a.m. View Comments

New Infinity IF14 aluminum bell crank and V2 double jointed CVD set

Infinity has added two new option parts for their IF14 electric touring car which are designed to offer increased steering angles.

Mike Garrison Oct. 19, 2017, 8:53 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: What happened to ROAR's Clubman Series concept?

Tomorrow marks the one-year anniversary of ROAR announcing that it had teamed up with three awesome racing facilities — Hobbytown USA HobbyPlex, Fastlane Raceway, and The Track — to promote a cost-controlled series using handout motors. Here's what t

Aaron Waldron Oct. 19, 2017, 6:58 p.m. View Comments

New XRAY X10 and X12 2.0-2.5 progressive shock spring

XRAY has released a new heavier progressive spring for the X10 and X12 platforms with a spring rate of 2.0-2.5.

Mike Garrison Oct. 19, 2017, 10:41 a.m. View Comments

Savoya scored double win at French Cup

RC Concept powered Renaud Savoya to the 2WD and 4WD victories at the French Cup held on the Reims track.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 18, 2017, 1:41 p.m. View Comments

New ARRMA 6S-powered Typhon 1/8-scale buggy

ARRMA introduced its new Typhon 1/8-scale buggy with a 6S-ready brushless power system.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 18, 2017, 6:03 p.m. View Comments

WHERE’S WALDO: The social network of RC racing

Stick around any group with whom you share a common interest, and you’re likely to forge friendships. For the vast majority of those to ever wheel an RC car, these interactions will likely be the most valuable trophies taken from RC.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 18, 2017, 12:42 a.m. View Comments

New ARRMA Granite and Fazon Voltage Mega SRS ready-to-run trucks

ARRMA's latest Granite and Fazon Voltage Mega SRS ready-to-run trucks utilize an industry-first battery system in which extra Li-Ion cells can be added to increase run-time.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 18, 2017, 12:50 p.m. View Comments

Watch Drake describe his new nitro engine break-in method [VIDEO]

Follow along as Mugen Seiki Racing star Adam Drake talks about how he prepares his O.S. Speed Engines to hit the track.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 18, 2017, 12:43 p.m. View Comments

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