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New Schelle low-profile B64 battery post set and new AE V2 12mm shock pistons

Schelle Racing has released their new LP battery post set for the Team Associated B64 series buggies, which is designed for use with low-profile LiPo packs to save weight. In addition, Schelle has released new 3x1.5 and 3+1 split 1.4 and 1.5 pistons

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

New Gravity RC off-road ride height dice set

Gravity RC has released their new off-road ride height dice set. Number facing up on each dice is the measurement, and Gravity says if you are unsure of which setting your car needs, you can always just roll the dice...

Mike Garrison Oct. 9, 2017, 9:35 a.m. View Comments

New Pepe Group P Grip foam tire additive

Pepe Group has announced their new P Grip foam tire additive, set to be released in mid-October.

Mike Garrison Oct. 9, 2017, 8:20 a.m. View Comments

New T-Works foam front bumper for the MTC1

T-Works has released a new foam bumper for the Mugen Seiki MTC-1 which is 2.72 grams heavier than the stock bumper.

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

New Picco V1 Team Robert Batlle Edition .21 off-road engine

To celebrate the Spanish driver's European Championship victory, Picco Micromotori introduced a special version of its top-shelf off-road racing engine and pipe combo that has been modified to suit Robert Batlle's personal preferences.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 9, 2017, 5 p.m. View Comments

Nunn joined FX Engines

Following the signing of Dominic Nunn to XRAY, comes the official announcement that Nunn has chosen the FX Engines brand to power his new rides.

Mike Garrison Oct. 9, 2017, 8:36 a.m. View Comments

Watch as the Traxxas 1/8-scale funny car takes new look to the drag strip [VIDEO]

Traxxas has introduced a new look and added Traxxas Stability Management to their 1/8-scale Ford Mustang NHRA Funny Car Replica.

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

Team Magic E4RS4 assembly and maintenance tips

Team Magic Europe driver Lionel Troyon published a series of tips to help E4RS4 drivers get the most out of their cars.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 6, 2017, 11:12 a.m. View Comments

New Capricorn TE-03 Pro Light electric touring car kit

Capricorn introduced a new version of its TE-03 electric touring car, chock-full of previously released options for superior performance.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 6, 2017, 10:33 a.m. View Comments

New Trinity RevTech Graphene LiPo batteries

Trinity introduced a new lineup of Graphene LiPo batteries with popular 1S and 2S sizes as well as receiver and transmitter packs.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 6, 2017, 10:40 a.m. View Comments

Second Pro-Line Racing teaser clip about upcoming release [VIDEO]

Pro-Line Racing published a second video with glimpses of the design and production of a new project scheduled to be announced at its Monster Truck-A-Palooza event next weekend.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 6, 2017, 3:15 p.m. View Comments

New STRC aluminum option parts for TRX-4 Defender

ST Racing Concepts released another batch of anodized aluminum hop-up items for the popular TRX-4 Defender scale rig, including bumper mounts, center gearbox housing, caster blocks and a battery hold down plate available in five different colors.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 6, 2017, 1:17 p.m. View Comments

Xtreme Aerodynamics signed Barbieri

Italian electric touring car racer Federico Barbieri has joined the Xtreme Aerodynamics team.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 6, 2017, 10:49 a.m. View Comments

ARRMA to release new 1/10-scale 4WD vehicle on Tuesday [VIDEO]

ARRMA published a quick teaser clip showing a new 1/10-scale 4WD vehicle that will be announced on Tuesday. What do you think it will be?

Aaron Waldron Oct. 6, 2017, 1:24 p.m. View Comments

New Tamiya 1/18-scale King Yellow 6WD School Bus

Based on the GF-01 Wheelie King chassis, the new Tamiya King Yellow is a six-wheel-drive monster school bus that any first-grader would love to ride in.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 6, 2017, 1:05 p.m. View Comments

Entries for British Off-Road Grand Prix to open Sunday

The BRCA and Silverstone RCMCC will hold the Schumacher RC Racing British Off-Road Grand Prix at Centre:MK in January — here's the info you need to know to enter.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 6, 2017, 10:56 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Appreciation for the track builders

After jumping in head first to take on his first complete off-road R/C track rebuild, Mike has a message to share with R/C racers and track builders around the globe. One week later, and Mike still feels the pain of "moving a little dirt" at his loca

Mike Garrison Oct. 6, 2017, 9:28 a.m. View Comments

New XRAY XB2C 2018 2WD off-road buggy kit [GALLERY]

XRAY released full details of its carpet-spec XB2 buggy kit refined for the 2018 racing season.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 6, 2017, 12:56 p.m. View Comments

New RPM a-arms for the X-Maxx in green, blue, and black

RPM RC Products has released new a-arms for the Traxxas X-Maxx, designed to improve durability and available in green, blue, or black colors.

Mike Garrison Oct. 5, 2017, 8:56 a.m. View Comments

New Trinity RevTech Graphene LiPo receiver and transmitter battery packs

Trinity has released new hump and flat-style RevTech Graphene LiPo battery packs, designed to provide longer battery life for your receiver and/or transmitter.

Mike Garrison Oct. 5, 2017, 9:15 a.m. View Comments

New Yokomo BD8-2018 touring car

Two-time defending ISTC touring car world champions Team Yokomo will release the 2018-spec BD8 on October 31. Here's the full announcement with detailed information.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 5, 2017, 11:42 a.m. View Comments

New Exotek XB2 Flite top shaft, XB2/XT2 LiPo cups, and XT2 shock towers

Exotek Racing has released a list of new items for the XRAY XB2 series buggies and XT2 stadium truck, which includes; carbon fiber adjustable LiPo cups (holders), XB2 Flite top shaft, XT2 carbon fiber front tower, and XT2 carbon fiber rear towers to

Mike Garrison Oct. 5, 2017, 10:18 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Rivkin won stunning IFMAR 2WD World Championship title [VIDEO]

Two years ago today, the 2WD portion of the 2015 IFMAR World Champions wrapped up on the astroturf of Yatabe Arena in Japan, where then-15-year-old Team Associated star Spencer Rivkin outwitted and outdrove the best buggy racers on the planet — inclu

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

XRAY announced free T4'18 shock O-ring replacement program

Due to the shock O-rings shipped with the T4'18 touring car kits, XRAY has announced a free replacement program for customers to replace the T4'18 O-rings with the O-rings used in previous T4 kits instead.

Mike Garrison Oct. 5, 2017, 8:38 a.m. View Comments

JBRL announced their first Winter Indoor Off-Road Electric Series

Jimmy Babcock of the JBRL has announced the first ever JBRL Winter Indoor Off-Road Electric Series. The four-round series travels throughout southern California and spans from November to February.

Mike Garrison Oct. 5, 2017, 8:46 a.m. View Comments

Multiple uses for the TLR Diff Wrench explained by JR Mitch

In the latest TLR Blog Update, JR Mitch highlights the TLR Hex Differential Wrench and its various uses.

Mike Garrison Oct. 5, 2017, 8:17 a.m. View Comments

Watch the new RC MAKER digital camber gauge in action [VIDEO]

Ryan Maker of RC MAKER has announced their new digital camber gauge, which has made its debut at this years IIC in the hands of Ronald Volker.

Mike Garrison Oct. 5, 2017, 8:27 a.m. View Comments

New Futaba S3777SV programmable micro digital servo

At less than one inch in any direction, this new, lightweight Futaba S3777SV servo can be used for a variety of applications.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 4, 2017, 11:03 a.m. View Comments

Double win for Orlowski at Schumacher Indoor Off-Road Masters Worksop Series opener [VIDEO]

Watch the 2WD and 4WD finals from the first round of the Worksop series as Schumacher star Michal Orlowski sped off to both class victories.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 4, 2017, 11:53 a.m. View Comments

New RDRP aluminum bellcrank set for the B64

RDRP has released their new aluminum steering bellcrank for the Team Associated B64 and B64D buggies, designed to add precision and increase durability over the stock steering system.

Mike Garrison Oct. 4, 2017, 10:27 a.m. View Comments

Watch the JConcepts highlights from the RC Monster Truck Challenge World Finals [VIDEO]

JConcepts has released a new video showcasing a recent R/C Monster Truck event. The event shown, held in Chester, NY features a stacked line-up of drivers competing for the overall RC Monster Truck Challenge World Final title.

Mike Garrison Oct. 4, 2017, 10:33 a.m. View Comments

Italian driver to join Team Associated and LRP?

An email from an anonymous source suggested that an Italian off-road racer is headed to Team Associated with LRP power.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 4, 2017, 11:38 a.m. View Comments

New RC Concept Omega high voltage 2S LiPo battery packs

RC Concept has released their new Omega high voltage LiPo battery pack line, starting with an 8000mAh stick pack and 4800mAh shorty pack - both with a claimed 120C rating.

Mike Garrison Oct. 4, 2017, 10:51 a.m. View Comments

New AVID V2 turnbuckle tool and Kyosho long rear axle conversion

AVID Racing Concepts guarantees its new axle and hex set for RB6, ZX6, RT6 and SC6 platforms against breakage, and the new V2 turnbuckle tool features improved ergonomics.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 4, 2017, 3:22 p.m. View Comments

New HB Racing RGT8 6-degree caster blocks and 1/8-scale buggy closed cell foam inserts

HB Racing has released new 6-degree caster blocks for the RGT8 for increased steering response, and new black closed cell foam inserts for 1/8-scale buggies formulated for durability and consistency.

Mike Garrison Oct. 4, 2017, 10:27 a.m. View Comments

New Lunsford Racing titanium turnbuckle kit for MBX7R

Lunsford Racing introduced a new set of titanium turnbuckles to fit the nitro- and electric-powered MBX7R buggies.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 4, 2017, 6:24 p.m. View Comments

Double win for Cavalieri highlighted Australian Team Associated Championships

Ryan Cavalieri traveled to Glen Innes for the Australian Team Associated Championships last weekend and won the 2WD and 4WD classes, Mathew Parsey topped two classes as well, and Jackson Beale and Nic Jolly won one each.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 4, 2017, 5:11 p.m. View Comments

New FireBrand RC CrownJewel RT39 gold-gloss wheels

FireBrand RC added another new color, gold gloss, to its lineup of CrownJewel RT39 wheels wrapped with Fang treaded drift tires.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 4, 2017, 10:46 a.m. View Comments

HobbyPlex to host five-round Tekno RC Winter Series

Classes for nitro and electric 1/8-scale vehicles, as well as 4x4 short course, will be recognized for the five-race Tekno RC Winter Series at the Hobbytown USA HobbyPlex, with car kits going to randomly-drawn winners in each class.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 4, 2017, 5:33 p.m. View Comments

New aluminum front bulkhead mount for Yokomo YZ-2

Yokomo introduced an optional aluminum front bulkhead mount for the YZ-2 platform that stiffens the steering assembly for sharper response.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 4, 2017, 4:12 p.m. View Comments

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