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TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Jason Jakubczyk

Jason Jakubczyk is a 30-year veteran of RC racing and one of the fastest electric off-road racers in the Great Lakes region. Find out more about his RC racing career, what he does for fun away from the track and where his nickname "Boatman" came from

Aaron Waldron March 21, 2017, 12:18 p.m. View Comments

TLR released new carpet racing setups

Team Losi Racing driver JR Mitch posted his the setups he ran on his 22 4.0, 22-4 2.0, and 22T 3.0 at the Extreme Carpet Initiative to the TLR blog, in hopes of helping fellow #22Empire racers get up to speed on artificial surfaces.

Mike Garrison March 21, 2017, 9:59 a.m. View Comments

Smolnik signed with Trinity

Hobby Pro USA's Andrew Smolnik announced that he'll be running for Team Trinity in 2017.

Aaron Waldron March 21, 2017, 10:17 a.m. View Comments

Lutz and Bornhorst testing new Tekno RC EB410 1/10-scale 4wd buggy?

A photo has emerged today showing Tekno RC's star drivers, Ryan Lutz and Joe Bornhorst, doing a bit of testing...could it be the EB410?

Mike Garrison March 21, 2017, 3:05 p.m. View Comments

Watch Adam Drake talk about the Duratrax FlashPoint infrared temperature gauge [VIDEO]

In his latest video, Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing describes the features of the Duratrax FlashPoint temperature gauge - and how to use it.

Aaron Waldron March 21, 2017, 10:26 a.m. View Comments

Double win for Elias at Brazilian On-Road Championship opener

Capricorn RC driver Flavio Elias scored victories in both the 1/8-scale nitro and 200mm class finals at the opening round of the Brazilian championship hosted by Mini Autodromo Internacional Zeca Elias.

Mike Garrison March 21, 2017, 9:10 a.m. View Comments

RC Concept signed Kim Einert

RC Concept continued to grow their factory team for 2017 with the signing of young German superstar Kim Einert.

Mike Garrison March 21, 2017, 9:15 a.m. View Comments

POLL: What was the biggest surprise of Silver State?

What did you think was the most noteworthy - and unexpected - storyline from last weekend's Silver State?

Aaron Waldron March 20, 2017, 3:26 a.m. View Comments

Factory-RC cuts new B64 carbon fiber options

Factory-RC is on a mission to do what they do best (make carbon fiber options and hop-ups) for one of the most talked about cars on the current market; the Team Associated B64.

Mike Garrison March 20, 2017, 9:57 a.m. View Comments

Capricorn signs Argentinian Champion Sebastian Recio

Capricorn is proud to announce the addition of reigning 200mm Argentinian Champion, Sebastian Recio, to their factory team.

Mike Garrison March 20, 2017, 9:40 a.m. View Comments

New Exotek Racing XB2 weight tuning battery strap system

Exotek Racing has just released their new ultra adjustable, quick weight tuning battery tray and strap system for the XRAY XB2 laydown gearbox.

Mike Garrison March 20, 2017, 11:17 a.m. View Comments

Entries now open for Thumb RC Offroad Mini Nationals

Thumb RC is pleased to announce that sign-ups are now open for the 3rd Annual Offroad Mini Nationals.

Mike Garrison March 20, 2017, 11:06 a.m. View Comments

REDS Racing new Clutch Retainer

This little guy allows you to capture the bearing and clutch bell to keep everything in place, even in the event of a bearing failure.

Mike Garrison March 20, 2017, 11:47 a.m. View Comments

Schelle releases new B64 carbon fiber battery strap

Schelle Racing Innovations has unveiled their first, of what we can only assume will be many, new options for the Team Associated B64 buggy. This is the all-new B64 Carbon Fiber Battery Strap.

Mike Garrison March 20, 2017, 11:24 a.m. View Comments

McGee & Lowe victorious at Schumacher Indoor Masters Series finale

The final round of the current Schumacher Indoor Masters Series was held at Worksop this past weekend to conclude the championship points battle.

Mike Garrison March 20, 2017, 9:17 a.m. View Comments

KM Racing Portugal announces 2017 team roster

KM Racing Portugal is pleased to announce that once again all Tecvelocity.com drivers from 2016 will continue with KM for 2017.

Mike Garrison March 20, 2017, 8:26 a.m. View Comments

New Sweep Racing 17mm wheel nuts

Sweep Racing has introduced a set of 17mm wheel nuts to fit 1/8-scale off-road and GT vehicles.

Aaron Waldron March 20, 2017, 3:06 a.m. View Comments

HUDY releases new ultra-thick diff oil

HUDY expands their lineup of Ultimate Silicone Oil to accompany 2,000,000cST ultra-thick oil for gear differentials used in 1/10 electric and nitro touring cars.

Mike Garrison March 20, 2017, 8:57 a.m. View Comments

New Yokomo Racing Performer M3 brushless motors and optional aluminum chassis and rear brace for YRX-12

Yokomo has introduced a new range of Racing Performer M3 brushless motors as well as new aluminum chassis options for the YRX-12 that were used to win at Snowbirds.

Aaron Waldron March 20, 2017, 2:46 a.m. View Comments

SILVER STATE: Maifield won Pro Nitro and Open E-Buggy finals, Lutz with second career Pro Truck title [VIDEO]

Ryan Maifield continued his fantastic 2017 campaign with his REDS Racing-powered and JConcepts Inc.-equipped Mugen Seiki Racing vehicles by winning both the Pro Nitro Buggy and Open E-Buggy classes, and Ryan Lutz scored his second - and Tekno RC's fi

Aaron Waldron March 19, 2017, 9:28 p.m. View Comments

SILVER STATE: Maifield best in all three classes in third round, overall TQ in Truck and E-Buggy; Phend overall TQ in Buggy [VIDEO]

Ryan Maifield was the fastest driver in Pro Buggy, Pro Truck and Open E-Buggy in the final round of Silver State qualifying, and locked up the front row of the grid for the Truck and E-Buggy finals, but Dakotah Phend will start the Buggy main event f

Aaron Waldron March 18, 2017, 4:14 p.m. View Comments

Shepherd releases new Velox F1 aluminum ackermann arm

Team Shepherd is happy to announce the latest option part for the Velox F1!

Mike Garrison March 17, 2017, 11:55 a.m. View Comments

New JConcepts "Skull" snapback hat

Step into 2017 with the trendy JConcepts Skull snapback hat!

Mike Garrison March 17, 2017, 12:28 p.m. View Comments

New Capricorn "One" long-life carpet touring tires

Produced in 30 shore, the latest Capricorn tires feature a reinforced wall, and are proven to have a longer life with a more consistent performance.

Mike Garrison March 17, 2017, 11:59 a.m. View Comments

Team Associated machines new B64 aluminum option parts

Team Associated has hit the machine shop, resulting in aluminum option parts for the B64/B64D.

Mike Garrison March 17, 2017, 11:46 a.m. View Comments

JR Mitch sweeps JConcepts Extreme Carpet Initiative

JR Mitch goes 3-for-3 at thesecond running of the JConcepts Extreme Carpet Initiative (ECI X2) held in Spring Hill, Tennessee.

Mike Garrison March 17, 2017, 11:36 a.m. View Comments

SILVER STATE: Phend, Maifield and Tessmann fastest in Nitro Buggy, Nitro Truck and E-Buggy for opening round [VIDEO]

Dakotah Phend set the first round TQ in Pro Buggy, Ryan Maifield was fastest in Pro Truck, and Ty Tessmann had the best time in Open Electric Buggy in the first round of Silver State qualifying. Here are the round results and each driver's TQ runs.

Aaron Waldron March 17, 2017, 4:32 p.m. View Comments

Factory RC cuts new Yokomo YZ-4 carbon fiber options

Factory RC is pleased to release their latest new option parts for the Yokomo YZ-4 4wd buggy - including new towers and adjustable battery strap!

Mike Garrison March 17, 2017, 12:08 p.m. View Comments

Martello led IGT8 podium sweep of tenth annual Panamerican Cup

IGT8 teammates Fabrizio Martello, Paolo Morganti and Lizardo de las Casas took the top three spots at the yearly Panamerican Cup nitro on-road race in Peru.

Aaron Waldron March 17, 2017, 12:43 p.m. View Comments

New RC Racing Communications nitro racing headsets

RC Racing Communications has just released their new communication head sets, programmed and packaged to specs aimed directly for nitro R/C racers!

Mike Garrison March 17, 2017, 12:33 p.m. View Comments

SILVER STATE: Tessmann atop both Pro Buggy and Truck after two rounds, Maifield best in E-Buggy [VIDEO]

XRAY driver Ty Tessmann was the fastest driver in both the Pro Buggy and Pro Truck classes in round two and leads the points in each, while Mugen Seiki Racing star Ryan Maifield was the fastest in Open E-Buggy and sits atop the qualifying standings w

Aaron Waldron March 17, 2017, 6:47 p.m. View Comments

XRAY releases new RX8'17 kit

XRAY is pleased to announce the 2017 edition of their race winning RX8 1/8 onroad platform!

Mike Garrison March 16, 2017, 11:12 a.m. View Comments

New XRAY X1'17 spring steel front sway bars

While perhaps not as exciting as their all-new car kit, XRAY has also announced a fresh set of optional front sway bars for the XRAY X1'17 platform.

Mike Garrison March 16, 2017, 11:28 a.m. View Comments

Modelix unveils new Ultimate M3T .21 offroad competition engine

Modelix Racing is pleased to announce the all-new Ultimate M3T 3-port .21 Offroad Competition Engine, built by the one and only O.S. Engines!

Mike Garrison March 16, 2017, 10:57 a.m. View Comments

FastRace molds new carbon fiber Team Associated RC8B3 battery box

To accompany their 3D printed multi-color battery boxes, Fastrace is proud to introduce their new carbon fiber battery box for the Team Associated RC8B3.

Mike Garrison March 16, 2017, 10:39 a.m. View Comments

Entries now open for JConcepts Spring Indoor Nationals

Online registration is now open for the JConcepts Spring Indoor Nationals hosted by Tacoma R/C Raceway.

Mike Garrison March 16, 2017, 12:01 p.m. View Comments

Tamiya introduces the Konghead 6x6 monster truck

Tamiya has introduced a new breed of all-wheel drive vehicle to their extensive lineup; introducing the Konghead 6x6!

Mike Garrison March 16, 2017, 11:45 a.m. View Comments

Vision Racing releases T5M/SC5M Laydown Carbon Fiber Tower

This new tower allows racers to use the B6 laydown transmission in both (T5M and SC5M) platforms with minimal modification.

Mike Garrison March 15, 2017, 12:30 p.m. View Comments

2017 Palmetto Classic In The Books

Over 200 entries graced the dirt of this weekends BeachRC.com Palmetto Classic at Beach RC and Hobbies, and we have the full report to recap the action!

Mike Garrison March 15, 2017, 11:43 a.m. View Comments

Bittydesign announces Euro & Nordic Contest entry open

Following the recent announcement of the 2017 Nordic Contest and Euro Contest events, Bittydesign is pleased to announce the entries are NOW OPEN for both events!

Mike Garrison March 15, 2017, 12:42 p.m. View Comments

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