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New PKT low-low roll center D-mount for 8IGHT platform

Precision Karting Technologies has released a new D-mount for the 8IGHT platform that achieves an extra-low roll center for greater stability.

Aaron Waldron April 11, 2017, 1:19 p.m. View Comments

Top 25 RC - New world rankings following the PNB

Not a lot of movement on the Top25RC list this week, but with a most of the world's best drivers scheduled to attend the Neo race this weekend things could get shaken up.

Mike Garrison April 10, 2017, 11:33 a.m. View Comments

New Raw Speed pre-cut 1/10-scale buggy rear wing [VIDEO]

Raw Speed Inc. has introduced a new Lexan rear wing for 1/10-scale 2WD and 4WD buggies.

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

New VP-Pro Racing universal anti-dust shock covers

VP-PRO has just released their new universal 1/8-scale anti-dust shock boots. Front and rear boots are sold separately, and each package includes four individual covers.

Mike Garrison April 10, 2017, 11:40 a.m. View Comments

New LRP aluminum motor cooling fan holder

This new LRP blue anodized aluminium holder will securely hold up to two 40x40x10mm cooling fans for nearly all 1/8-scale brushless motors.

Mike Garrison April 10, 2017, 10:49 a.m. View Comments

New FireBrand RC universal side mirror kit

Add an extra level of realism to your favorite on-road or off-road vehicle by adding the new FireBrand RC universal side mirror kit.

Mike Garrison April 10, 2017, 11:05 a.m. View Comments

DEVELOPING: Amezcua switching to PR Racing?

Travis Amezcua posted an intentionally-blurred image to Facebook showing a new 2WD and 4WD buggy, perhaps showing where he might be headed next.

Aaron Waldron April 10, 2017, 8:35 a.m. View Comments

New RDRP XB2 brass rear weight

Revolution Design Racing Products have introduced their new 32g XB2 Brass Rear Weight for all Xray XB2 buggies with laydown gearboxes.

Mike Garrison April 10, 2017, 11:19 a.m. View Comments

Lutz and Bornhorst cleaned up at Psycho Nitro Blast X: Decimation [VIDEO]

Tekno RC teammates Ryan Lutz and Joe Bornhorst combined to earn TQ and the win in all five premier classes at the tenth annual Psycho Nitro Blast. Here are all of the A-Main results, as well as the replays of the pro finals.

Aaron Waldron April 10, 2017, 9:31 a.m. View Comments

POLL: What do you call the Lexan that covers an RC car?

What do you call the piece of shaped Lexan that covers an RC car? Body, shell, or lid? Or something else?

Aaron Waldron April 10, 2017, 7:26 a.m. View Comments

Watch Lutz's huge double backflip with Tekno RC MT410 off of PNB wall-ride [VIDEO]

Watch Ryan Lutz launch his Tekno RC monster truck off the wall ride at Psycho Nitro Blast!

Aaron Waldron April 10, 2017, 2:26 p.m. View Comments

First look at LFR RC8T Strife truggy body at PNB

At this past weekend's PNB, Leadfinger Racing teased AE fans with the soon to be released Strife body for the Associated RC8T truggy. Pre orders are now available and the official release is set for the end of April.

Mike Garrison April 10, 2017, 1:21 p.m. View Comments

MOMENT WITH MIKE: To finish first, must you first finish?

Although R/C races are typically determined by the most number of laps completed in a certain time frame, some racers and tracks believe the winner must complete the entire main event. Do you think that's fair?

Mike Garrison April 9, 2017, 9:08 p.m. View Comments

R/C Superdome opening soon in Amarillo

The R/C Superdome will become Amarillo, Texas only indoor race track and on-site hobby shop. The new facility will be opening April 15, 2017.

Mike Garrison April 7, 2017, 11:24 a.m. View Comments

New Traxxas X-Maxx metal gear servo

For those who like to push their X-Maxx to the ragged edge, Traxxas introduces the new 2085X metal gear servo.

Mike Garrison April 7, 2017, 11:17 a.m. View Comments

New VRP CNC machined diff service trays

VRP has released its newest addition to their Tools 4 Life line; new Diff Service Trays.

Mike Garrison April 7, 2017, 11:07 a.m. View Comments

New Team Associated Factory Team clamping servo horns for touring cars

Team Associated has introduced a range of Factory Team aluminum clamping servo horn options to fit a variety of servos and touring car platforms.

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

New Exotek RB6.6 30g brass suspension holder

Quickly adds weight to the rear of your Kyosho RB6.6 at the most ideal location for improved rear traction and stability.

Mike Garrison April 7, 2017, 12:19 p.m. View Comments

New RDRP aluminum battery post set for XB2 and XT2

Revolution Design Racing Products has introduced new aluminum battery posts for the XB2 and XT2 off-road kits, available in either black or orange anodizing.

Aaron Waldron April 7, 2017, 8:34 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Ten years of the Psycho Nitro Blast

For the last ten years, the Psycho Nitro Blast has combined round-the-clock on-track action, incredibly challenging temporary courses built inside horse large horse arenas, and some of the fastest off-road racers on the planet to build its reputation

Aaron Waldron April 7, 2017, 12:39 p.m. View Comments

New Black Fabrica high-gloss carbon fiber wraps for optional KO radio components

Black Fabrica has released its high-gloss carbon fiber wraps to fit the steering wheel drop and 3D extensions and battery stand that can be added to the EX-I, EX-II and EX-RR transmitters.

Aaron Waldron April 7, 2017, 8:02 a.m. View Comments

Axialfest 2017 registration open now

Grab your tents and trail rigs and get ready for a weekend outdoors! Here's everything you need to know about Axialfest 2017 - the annual Axial Racing customer appreciation event.

Aaron Waldron April 7, 2017, 2:12 p.m. View Comments

New +5mm chassis for Intech Racing BR-6E with longer steel or aluminum rear-center CVD driveshaft

Intech Racing has released a 5mm-longer chassis for its BR-6E electric buggy, which increases its stability, and offers the new plate with either a steel or lighter aluminum rear-center CV-style driveshaft.

Aaron Waldron April 7, 2017, 7:47 a.m. View Comments

New Triton RC L4 and L5 V2 ELITE racing engines

Triton RC has released the new V2 ELITE engines with a new piston/sleeve design, crankcase, crankshaft and carburetor.

Mike Garrison April 7, 2017, 11:56 a.m. View Comments

New Serpent Natrix 748 2-speed housing

Serpent introduces a new version of the 2-speed housing for the world championship winning Natrix 748.

Mike Garrison April 7, 2017, 11:43 a.m. View Comments

New RC Addiction Products NitroPro lighted fuel gun

This fuel gun is lit! RC Addiction Products and NitroPro Fuel have introduced a fuel gun that's perfect for night racing - with its own source of light.

Aaron Waldron April 7, 2017, 7:06 a.m. View Comments

Delves signed with Schumacher

British off-road racer Christopher Delves has joined the Schumacher RC Racing team.

Aaron Waldron April 7, 2017, 7:12 a.m. View Comments

ROAR accepts all registered entries into 1:8 Fuel Off-road Nationals

Stateline Raceway and ROAR have decided to allow everyone who got in before the registration closed to attend the event.

Mike Garrison April 6, 2017, 8:16 p.m. View Comments

LRC: Help us provide emergency life-saving support at RC races

We're asking the racing community to help us put together emergency medical kits that will be available at major RC races.

Aaron Waldron April 6, 2017, 11:43 a.m. View Comments

New Flash Point RC multi-wrench and aluminum servo horns

Flash Point RC added a 4-way multi-wrench and 3mm-thick aluminum servo horns to its growing list of RC accessories.

Aaron Waldron April 6, 2017, 9:32 a.m. View Comments

Batlle won Spanish Eco Nats second round [VIDEO]

Robert Batlle won A1 and A3 at Round 2 of the Spanish Eco Nationals, declaring him the overall winner.

Mike Garrison April 6, 2017, 10:41 a.m. View Comments

RIP Ian Ruggles, 1975-2017

Ian Ruggles, a pan car racing diehard who helped preserve the longest-running event in RC racing, will be remembered for the impact he made on his beloved hobby as well as his voice booming from the PA speakers of some of the nation’s biggest carpet

Aaron Waldron April 6, 2017, 3:34 p.m. View Comments

Matsukura signed with Sunpadow

Chinese LiPo battery manufacturer Sunpadow will power multi-time world champion Naoto Matsukura for the 2017 season.

Aaron Waldron April 6, 2017, 8:45 a.m. View Comments

Drivers relishing Madrid's ETS debut

Drivers competing in the Yokomo Euro Touring Series are relishing the prospect of racing in Spain this weekend (7-9th April) as Madrid makes its debut on the championship calendar.

Mike Garrison April 6, 2017, 10:15 a.m. View Comments

THE SCIENCE OF SETUP: Episode 9 - Shocks, Part Two [VIDEO]

This week's installment of the Science of Setup with RC Crew Chief's Bob Wright discusses the many variables that can be tuned with shock dampers - like spring rate, oil viscosity, mounting position, and piston size and type - as well as how temperat

Aaron Waldron April 6, 2017, 10 a.m. View Comments

New Losi TENACITY RTR 4WD short course truck with Spektrum DX2E Active [VIDEO]

The national championship-winning TEN-SCTE platform provides the basis for the latest Losi brushless-powered RTR, as the capable 4WD short course truck is outfitted with Dynamite brushless power and new Spektrum DX2E Active radio system that can inte

Aaron Waldron April 6, 2017, 9:04 a.m. View Comments

2017 Speed RC King of the East highlights [VIDEO]

Sit back, relax, and check out some highlights from the 2017 King of the East race at Speed RC!

Mike Garrison April 6, 2017, 11:03 a.m. View Comments

New Serpent SDX4 option hubs and pivot blocks

Serpent has released new +/-1 degree aluminum uprights, and +2 suspension brackets for the SDX4 1/10-scale 4wd buggy.

Mike Garrison April 6, 2017, 10:28 a.m. View Comments

Meen V. winner of the 2017 Mugen Asia Cup

Last weekend hosted the Mugen Asia Cup in Thailand, where Meen V would take the win over Atsushi Hara in second and Mongkolphan Lomrose third.

Mike Garrison April 6, 2017, 10:53 a.m. View Comments

RCAuto Team's notNEO Odessa 2017 event in Ukraine set for end of April

RCAuto Team in Odessa has one of the few indoor clay off-road tracks in Ukraine, and will host 1/8-scale and 1/10-scale nitro and electric vehicles for a special race April 29-30.

Aaron Waldron April 6, 2017, 8:10 a.m. View Comments

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