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New Factory RC stand-up plates for Prodigy 625 Duo Touch

Do you use a Prodigy 625 Duo Touch charger? Bolt on these stand-up plates from Factory RC to make it easier to use - and save space in your pit area.

Aaron Waldron June 9, 2017, 8:18 a.m. View Comments

New Capricorn formula and pan car thrust bearing spacer

Capricorn has released a new formula and pan car thrust bearing spacer, designed in order to house part of the thrust bearing allowing for easier assembly of parts on the axle.

Mike Garrison June 9, 2017, 8:39 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Former ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals Junior-class winners - where are they now? [VIDEO]

ROAR added an under-16 nitro buggy final to the ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals back in 2015, and Tyler Jones and Dillon Caldwell claimed the two titles since in very different ways. Relive their victories and see what these two young men have been up t

Aaron Waldron June 9, 2017, 12:06 p.m. View Comments

ProStar Rookie Class promotion at upcoming JBRL Nitro Series round three

ProStar RC has announced sponsorship of the Rookie Nitro Class at the upcoming JBRL Nitro Series race at Dialed In R/C Raceway with free t-shirts, race entry coupons, and a ProStar pit board and gift certificates to the winner.

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

Busted hose led to indoor track flood at AMS 8.0 [VIDEO]

Tracks only get flooded at outdoor races, right? When Tim Thomas found the track for the Alabama Manufacturer Shootout under water during an early morning restroom run, Bobby Moore and the RC Trackmasters crew sprang into action.

Aaron Waldron June 9, 2017, 11:46 a.m. View Comments

PROTOform P47-N nitro touring car body coming soon

Shortly before Noon CT on Friday, PROTOform published a teaser image of what looks like an upcoming nitro touring car shell.

Aaron Waldron June 9, 2017, 1:22 p.m. View Comments

Tinaglia signed with Muchmore

17-year-old Italian frontrunner Enrico Tinaglia signed with Muchmore Racing.

Aaron Waldron June 9, 2017, 7:32 a.m. View Comments

New Arrowmax-RC cylindrical Ultra Pinion Holder

Arrowmax-RC has released their newest addition to the black-golden range of products with the introduction of the new cylindrical Ultra Pinion Holder.

Mike Garrison June 9, 2017, 9 a.m. View Comments

Jemison and Jones featured on Big Blue Tent Podcast episode six

Episode six of the Big Blue Tent Podcast featured Ben Jemison and Stuart Jones to discuss the NW Regionals and BRCA Finals.

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

New Raceform RC truggy tire gluing jig [VIDEO]

Raceform RC has expanded their line of Lazer tire gluing jigs to include the new "truggified" truggy tire jig.

Mike Garrison June 9, 2017, 9:37 a.m. View Comments

Willert won Mid-German Regionals at MSC Kirchheim

Shepherd driver, Christian Willert, crossed the line five laps ahead of second place to win round two of the Mid-German Regionals.

Mike Garrison June 9, 2017, 10:11 a.m. View Comments

New large HUDY zippered hand bag

HUDY has released a larger version of their original hand bag, which features a large zippered opening, should straps, side pockets, and more.

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

Westwood continued BRCA Clubman's win streak at Cotswold

Another great weekend at the BRCA Clubman's for Schumacher driver Glenn Westwood, where he won both A finals in 17.5 blinky to take the overall.

Mike Garrison June 9, 2017, 10:05 a.m. View Comments

Lutz and Drake to host racer clinics at 2017 Futaba/O.S. Nitro Challenge

Hobbico has announced that Ryan Lutz and Adam Drake will be in attendance for this year's Futaba/O.S. Nitro Challenge event, hosting a Futaba and O.S Engine clinics prior to raceday.

Mike Garrison June 8, 2017, 9:29 a.m. View Comments

New XRAY XB8 aluminum suspension holder and graphite side guard braces

XRAY has presented several new options for the XB8 buggy which includes a +2mm roll center rear suspension holder, and graphite side guard stiffeners to stiffen the center area of the chassis.

Mike Garrison June 8, 2017, 9:51 a.m. View Comments

New West Coast R/C Works on-road servo setup tools

Designed to eliminate the tradition "eye-balling" servo centering method, West Coast R/C Works has developed a range of new tools to increase accuracy in centering servos on 1/12, 1/10, and 1/8-scale onroad cars.

Mike Garrison June 8, 2017, 8:37 a.m. View Comments

New Schumacher CAT K2 and Cougar KC/KD chassis skins

Schumacher has released new pre-cut chassis protectors designed to increase the lifespan and look of the CAT K2 and Cougar KC/KD chassis.

Mike Garrison June 8, 2017, 9:24 a.m. View Comments

New Team Associated B6 and B64 Club Racer kits [VIDEO]

Team Associated has introduced a new kit concept to make it easier for the next generation to get into racing, packaging its championship-winning B6 and B64 buggies with Reedy electronics in the new Club Racer kits.

Aaron Waldron June 8, 2017, 11:49 a.m. View Comments

Michigan State Nitro X Series round one race report

The opening round of the Michigan State Nitro X Series ended on June 3rd with a large turnout of fast drivers preparing their skills for the upcoming ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals.

Mike Garrison June 8, 2017, 10:04 a.m. View Comments

TLR 8IGHT-E 4.0 clutch bell and center diff alignment with JR Mitch

In the newest TLR Blog Update, JR Mitch shares a quick tip to better align the center diff and clutch bell on the 8IGHT-E 4.0 buggy.

Mike Garrison June 8, 2017, 9:38 a.m. View Comments

New JConcepts 1988 Chevy Silverado Extended Cab monster truck body

JConcepts revived an iconic old-school pickup with the new 1988 Chevy Silverado Extended Cab to fit 7" width and 13" wheelbase monster trucks.

Aaron Waldron June 8, 2017, 1:44 p.m. View Comments

New HRC Racing fine line decor tape

HRC Racing has expanded their accessory line with new fine line decor tape, available in 3 different thicknesses and 8 different colors.

Mike Garrison June 7, 2017, 9:18 a.m. View Comments

New XRAY 1.8mm NT1 rear sway bar

XRAY has released the new 1.8mm rear sway bar for the NT1 platform, the thinnest of the available sway bars and intended for increased steering on small, technical tracks.

Mike Garrison June 7, 2017, 8:52 a.m. View Comments

New Reedy HV digital metal gear servos

Reedy's new HV Digital Metal Gear Servos are designed to be a quality upgrade for RTR vehicles with speed and torque ratings that improve driving precision by giving drivers a better "feel" for their vehicle. These servos are also intended as an opti

Mike Garrison June 7, 2017, 10:12 a.m. View Comments

Van Helmond doubles at Race Real Dirt

Last weekend MAC Vlijmen in the Netherlands hosted the Race Real Dirt event, where Wesley Van Helmond would go on to win both 2wd and 4wd buggy classes.

Mike Garrison June 7, 2017, 9:02 a.m. View Comments

Entries now open for ROAR 1/10-scale Electric Off-Road Nationals at The Track

The Track in Gaithersburg, MD will host the ROAR National Championships for 1/10-scale electric off-road classes - including a new 13.5-turn 4WD division - this August. And now you can sign up!

Aaron Waldron June 7, 2017, 2:07 p.m. View Comments

New Capricorn C803 front upper arm mounts

Capricorn has released a new set of front upper arms mounts for the C803, which are 1.5mm higher than the standard version.

Mike Garrison June 7, 2017, 9:31 a.m. View Comments

Tebo reflects on inaugural AMain Manufacturer's World Cup

Jared Tebo reflects back on this past weekend's racing which gathered a number of the nation's top ranked drivers to the inaugural AMainHobbies Manufacturer's World Cup - a unique event featuring a heads up race format.

Mike Garrison June 7, 2017, 9:54 a.m. View Comments

Traxxas RC Parkour at Camp Woodward [VIDEO]

Traxxas visits the Parkour Area of Camp Woodward for a friendly competition between the Rustler and Stampede VXL models.

Mike Garrison June 7, 2017, 10:33 a.m. View Comments

New Capricorn F1 and pan car aluminum rear axle mounts

Capricorn has introduced a new set of rear axle mounts for their F1 and pan car platform. The slides allow for a bigger ride height adjustment range, and have been conceived to match with the new, smaller diameter wheels on the market.

Mike Garrison June 7, 2017, 8:45 a.m. View Comments

No Limit RC Monster Truck World Finals at Digger's Dungeon [VIDEO]

JConcepts made the trip up to Diggers Dungeon for the 12th annual No Limit RC Monster Truck World Finals, with over 600 trucks entered in competition.

Mike Garrison June 7, 2017, 10:25 a.m. View Comments

New Reedy Blackbox 600Z zero-timing ESC and Sonic 540-FT fixed-timing spec motors

Reedy's new Blackbox 600Z and Sonic 540-FT (available in 17.5 and 13.5 variants) are ideal for competitive spec racing without breaking the bank.

Aaron Waldron June 7, 2017, 8:15 a.m. View Comments

Tessmann crowned AMain Manufacturer's World Cup Pro Buggy winner

Ty Tessmann shares his thoughts and reports back after a successful weekend winning at the inaugural AMainHobbies Manufacturer's World Cup.

Mike Garrison June 7, 2017, 11:14 a.m. View Comments

New XRAY XT8 1/8-scale nitro truggy kit

XRAY has officially released the new XT8 1/8-scale nitro truggy kit. The new truck is based upon the XB8 buggy platform and designed in collaboration with Martin Bayer, Ty Tessmann, Juraj Hudy, and team.

Mike Garrison June 7, 2017, 8:18 a.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: When keeping it real goes wrong [VIDEO] [UPDATED]

What happens when two drivers take an inconsequential last lap of a qualifying heat too seriously? A potential life-changing injury for an innocent bystander.

Aaron Waldron June 7, 2017, 12:41 p.m. View Comments

David Ronnefalk - The Philippines was Amazing [VIDEO]

David Ronnefalk captured his latest R/C racing trip to the Philippines, and with the editing help of Hugo Nilsson, has shared the adventure in his latest video upload.

Mike Garrison June 7, 2017, 11:05 a.m. View Comments

Exotek's RX2 LCG 190mm touring car body received ROAR approval

Exotek Racing's RX2 touring car body, released in the fall of 2016, has now received ROAR approval for RX2 bodies numbered GL014.

Mike Garrison June 7, 2017, 10:47 a.m. View Comments

New Pro Star RC Losi 5IVE Titanium inner hinge pins with lifetime warranty

Pro Star RC has released an optional Titanium inner hinge pin set for the Losi 5IVE series vehicles, designed to be 45% lighter and includes a lifetime warranty.

Mike Garrison June 7, 2017, 9:10 a.m. View Comments

Kaewjunan and Tanongsakchaikul signed with TWT

TWT signed two Thai drivers, Alex Kaewjunan and Trin Tanongsakchaikul, to two-year deals to use the company’s setup boards.

Aaron Waldron June 6, 2017, 3:19 p.m. View Comments

New Arrowmax 3x6mm shim set

Arrowmax RC is now packaging 10 each of three different thicknesses of 3x6mm shims in a plastic case.

Aaron Waldron June 6, 2017, 3:02 p.m. View Comments

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