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New PR Racing vented slipper plates

PR Racing now offers optional slipper plates for its 2WD buggies and trucks that have been machined for better cooling and less weight.

Aaron Waldron June 1, 2017, 3:47 p.m. View Comments

New XRAY NT1 1.8mm front sway bar

XRAY has expanded the list of optional from sway bars for the NT1 platform by introducing the new 1.8mm thick sway bar; designed for smaller technical tracks when the car needs to quickly change direction and transfer weight.

Mike Garrison June 1, 2017, 9 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Marc Rheinard's first Reedy Touring Car Race of Champions victory

Last weekend at Tamiya American Raceway, Marc Rheinard won a record-extending sixth title at the Reedy Touring Car Race of Champions - and his first behind the week of the Infinity IF14. He won his first eleven years ago, at the same track, ahead of

Aaron Waldron June 1, 2017, 7:02 p.m. View Comments

ABSIMA appointed as Team Orion distributor for Germany and surrounding countries

Starting July 1st, the German company ABSIMA will be the new distributor for Team Orion products for Germany, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, and The Netherlands.

Mike Garrison June 1, 2017, 9:07 a.m. View Comments

New REDS Racing exhaust manifold

REDS Racing has introduced a newly designed exhaust manifold which is intended to provide a better fit on the engine, improved strength and durability, improved cooling, and longer lifespan of gaskets.

Mike Garrison June 1, 2017, 8:54 a.m. View Comments

New Team Magic E6 III +15mm hex wheel adapters

Team Magic has introduces a +15mm hex wheel adapter set to widen the E6 series monster trucks.

Mike Garrison June 1, 2017, 8:43 a.m. View Comments

New Serpent Cobra SRX8E saddle pack upgrade

Serpent has released a new saddle pack conversion for the Cobra SRX8E buggy. Designed by Billy Easton, the new saddle pack configuration is intended to provide additional weight bias tuning options and abilities.

Mike Garrison May 31, 2017, 10:01 a.m. View Comments

WHERE’S WALDO: What exactly are you testing?

It seems that either the RC community has come to revile the word “practice,” or turning laps in order to improve one’s driving skills has been entirely replaced with trying new equipment or crawling down rabbit holes of adjustment envy to make up fo

Aaron Waldron May 31, 2017, 11:51 a.m. View Comments

Kilic brothers joined Schumacher Racing off-road team

Schumacher Racing has announced the signing of Burak and Berkan Kilic, both of which are quickly climbing the ranks throughout Europe at very young ages.

Mike Garrison May 31, 2017, 8:57 a.m. View Comments

Wins for Harper and Hart at BTCC Round 2 - Bedworth

Round 2 of the Schumacher BTCC marked the final race at the Bedworth venue, and saw the Schumacher duo of Elliott Harper and James Hart victorious.

Mike Garrison May 31, 2017, 9:02 a.m. View Comments

Bittydesign Euro Contest track added to VRC Pro simulator [VIDEO]

VRC PRO has announced their newest off-road track addition; Barco Offroad. The simulator now features the 2014 Bittydesign Euro Contest layout from the Barco facility, and is available June 1st for download.

Mike Garrison May 31, 2017, 9:43 a.m. View Comments

New Arrowmax 1200mAh 3.7V Kyosho Drone Racer LiPo

Arrowmax has introduced their newest LiPo battery pack, which is designed for the sky - more specifically the Kyosho Drone Racer.

Mike Garrison May 31, 2017, 9:30 a.m. View Comments

New RDRP XB2 brass suspension mounts

Coming soon from Revolution Design Racing Products is the new brass RF and RR Suspension Mounts for the XB2 series of cars. These are a direct replacement for the kit parts, and are designed to add valuable weight when running in low-traction conditi

Mike Garrison May 31, 2017, 9:21 a.m. View Comments

Darroch won final round of Turf Wars at Beachline

Ray Darroch put another notch on the belt for Fantom in the Pro-Stock buggy class at the final round of Turf Wars, hosted by Beachline Raceway.

Mike Garrison May 31, 2017, 9:09 a.m. View Comments

New Capricorn C803 aluminum servo saver arm

Capricorn has released their latest C803 option; a new aluminum servo saver arm with a fixed length to simplify setup.

Mike Garrison May 31, 2017, 9:35 a.m. View Comments

New XRAY XB2 and XT2 graphite chassis side guard brace

XRAY has released new graphite chassis side guard braces for the XB2C, XB2D, and XT2 vehicles; designed to reduce flex and increase corner speed.

Mike Garrison May 31, 2017, 9:15 a.m. View Comments

RC Concept interview with Savoya following podium finish at The Big Race [VIDEO]

After finishing second at a marquee race in France, Renaud Savoya participated in an interview with engine sponsor RC Concept about the event, new engines and more.

Aaron Waldron May 30, 2017, 10:46 a.m. View Comments

Miller and Williamson won second round of UK short course nationals

X-Factory UK drivers Rich Miller and Lewis Williamson won the 2WD and 4WD classes at Leverton Raceway for round two of the UK short course nationals.

Aaron Waldron May 30, 2017, 10:11 a.m. View Comments

New Serpent pre-painted Eryx 411 and 411 RTR touring car bodies

Serpent has released a new range of pre-painted and pre-cut bodies for the Eryx 411 and 411 RTR touring car platforms.

Mike Garrison May 30, 2017, 10:07 a.m. View Comments

Double win for Maifield at JBRL round two

REDS Racing engines powered Ryan Maifield to victory in the top Buggy and Truck classes at the second round of the Jimmy Babcock Racing League nitro series hosted by AZRCR at the Fear Farm RC Raceway.

Aaron Waldron May 30, 2017, 9:05 a.m. View Comments

New Arrowmax black and gold aluminum touring car setup wheels

Arrowmax has expanded their black and gold lineup of accessories with new CNC machined aluminum 1/10-scale touring car setup wheels.

Mike Garrison May 30, 2017, 9:31 a.m. View Comments

New Team Orion HMX ESC firmware and PC software now available

Team Orion has released their newest HMX technology ESC firmware update and PC software with the latest tuning and timing options.

Mike Garrison May 30, 2017, 8:52 a.m. View Comments

New VP-Pro RS-623 clutch assembly tool

VP-Pro has released their new clutch assembly tool, designed to simplify clutch spring removal and installation.

Mike Garrison May 30, 2017, 9:36 a.m. View Comments

New HRC Racing Star charger V3.0 with LiHV mode

HRC Racing has released the latest version of the Star Charger; the V3.0 with new LiHV mode.

Mike Garrison May 30, 2017, 9:06 a.m. View Comments

HNMC British GP 10th Anniversary announcement

Herts Nitro Model Club has announced the 10th anniversary of HNMC British GP set for August 26-28, 2017.

Mike Garrison May 30, 2017, 9:44 a.m. View Comments

New AME carbon fiber shock rebuild station

RUDDOG Distribution has introduced the AME shock rebuild station, designed to organize the shock building, maintenance, and setup process.

Mike Garrison May 30, 2017, 9:13 a.m. View Comments

New Leadfinger Racing body for MBX7R buggy coming soon

This past weekend, three Leadfinger Racing drivers around the world tested a pre-production version of the brand's upcoming lid for the MBX7R.

Aaron Waldron May 30, 2017, 2:52 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Team Losi competing in the Indy 500

This weekend marks the 101st Indianapolis 500 - one of the most famous motor sports events in the world. Back in the mid- to late-90s, Team Losi participated in the Indy 500 as a sponsor and team owner - including a top-ten finish!

Aaron Waldron May 26, 2017, 12:01 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Harley Yoshii [VIDEO]

Since transitioning from go-karts and quarter midgets to RC cars seven years ago, 17-year-old Washington native has become one of the fastest racers in the Pacific Northwest. Read what he had to say about his RC career, his goals, all the things he l

Aaron Waldron May 26, 2017, 4:54 p.m. View Comments

New JB Carbon RC split B6 laydown gearbox

JB Carbon RC has released a teaser of their new split laydown transmission case for the Team Associated B6; designed to make diff rebuilds quick and easy.

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

PROTOform WCICS Round 7 - Kamloops

The PROTOform Western Canadian Indoor Championship Series flew into the Northern BC mountain town of Kamloops, British Columbia for Round 7 of the series.

Mike Garrison May 26, 2017, 8:34 a.m. View Comments

New JConcepts 1951 Ford Panel truck Grandma monster truck body

JConcepts continues to expand their range of replica monster truck inspired bodies with the new 1951 Ford Panel truck body, most well-known in the 1980's aboard the "Grandma" monster truck.

Mike Garrison May 26, 2017, 8:25 a.m. View Comments

New Pro-Line Racing Prism 1/10-scale buggy rear carpet racing tire

Pro-Line Racing has released their latest carpet racing tire; the Prism. The new tire features a smaller tread than the Pin Point tire, however, features more pins all together (1,260 prism-shaped pins to be exact).

Mike Garrison May 26, 2017, 8:08 a.m. View Comments

New RCShed.com R/C racing online market place

RCShed.com has launched their new site, which is self-described as a combination of eBay and Craigslist, however, is designated to buying and selling R/C cars and equipment only.

Mike Garrison May 26, 2017, 8:56 a.m. View Comments

New 175RC B64 and B64D chassis skin

175RC has released their newest chassis skin, which fits the Team Associated B64 and B64D buggies.

Mike Garrison May 26, 2017, 8:49 a.m. View Comments

New XRAY XB8 and XT8 optional spur gears

XRAY expands the center differential spur gear range for the XB8 and XT8 platforms with new 47, 48, and 49-tooth gears.

Mike Garrison May 26, 2017, 8:36 a.m. View Comments

Bluegroove Hobbies and RC Raceway to close following final weekend of racing

After three and a half years in business, including hosting some of the most popular events in the Midwest off-road scene, Bluegroove Hobbies and RC Raceway will cease operations following two final race nights.

Aaron Waldron May 25, 2017, 9:23 a.m. View Comments

New Schelle B6 67mm Lite hybrid CVA conversion set

The new Schelle 67mm Lite CVA Conversion Set contains the axle and light aluminum/steel hybrid bones for B6 racers that want to run latest long bone setups.

Mike Garrison May 25, 2017, 8:43 a.m. View Comments

New Team Magic E5 aluminum and graphite battery mount

Team Magic's new optional battery mount for the E5/E5HX monster truck is designed for added durability and improved aesthetics.

Mike Garrison May 25, 2017, 9:05 a.m. View Comments

New VRP B64 aluminum front shock tower

VRP has released their new 7075 grade aluminum front shock tower for the Team Associated B64/B64D buggies; intended to increase durability and strength to front of the car.

Mike Garrison May 25, 2017, 9:38 a.m. View Comments

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