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New HRC Racing TSW shock pliers

HRC Racing has introduced new red-anodized aluminum shock pliers to its Team Secret Weapons line of accessories.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 22, 2017, 2:35 p.m. View Comments

New XRD F.T. Line Atomic .21 nitro engine

F.T. Line XRD has introduced the new Atomic .21 engine.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 21, 2017, 4:56 p.m. View Comments

New machined aluminum steering blocks and pivot ball mounts for Team Magic E5 HX

Team Magic Europe has introduced new aluminum option parts for the E5 HX monster truck.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 21, 2017, 3:37 p.m. View Comments

New JConcepts S3 body for RC8B3

JConcepts has introduced the S3 shell that Team Associated drivers Spencer Rivkin and Ryan Cavalieri used in prototype form at last year's world championships.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 21, 2017, 4:11 p.m. View Comments

New REDS Racing R5 Racer 4.0 .21 nitro engine

REDS Racing has introduced the new R5 Racer 4.0 engine, with improved power delivery and fuel efficiency aimed at providing an ideal powerplant for both buggies and trucks.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 21, 2017, 6:34 p.m. View Comments

Lattanzio signed with XRAY

French national off-road champion Julien Lattanzio has joined the XRAY team.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 21, 2017, 4:21 p.m. View Comments

Triple TQ and win for Tekno RC's Bornhorst at Motorama

Tekno RC off-road racer Joe Bornhorst TQ'd and won all three classes he entered at Motorama last weekend.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 21, 2017, 4:38 p.m. View Comments

Optional one-piece engine mount for Capricorn C803

Capricorn has released a new one-piece engine mount for the C803 that increases chassis stiffness and spares the engine from twisting forces.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 21, 2017, 6:02 p.m. View Comments

Kobbevik signed with Maxima

Rising Norwegian off-road star Daniel Kobbevik has agreed to use Maxima engines and fuel.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 21, 2017, 6:12 p.m. View Comments

New FireBrand RC SupaFly 7mm LED hubs

Get that "fiery brake rotor" look with the new SupaFly LED hubs from FireBrand RC.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 21, 2017, 4:29 p.m. View Comments

Reedy's new ROAR-spec 25.5-turn Sonic 540-M3 brushless motor

Reedy has introduced a new brushless motor in the 540-M3 lineup that fits ROAR rules for the 25.5-turn VTA and formula classes.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 21, 2017, 3:56 p.m. View Comments

Regalado, Apolaro, De Soto Jr. and Starkey won Winternats [VIDEO]

The 2017 Winternats nitro on-road race was held at The Fort in Florida last weekend, where Roniel Regalado earned the coveted 1/8-Scale Open title, DJ Apolaro topped the 200mm touring car class, Joaquin De Soto Jr. drove off with the GT class victory

Aaron Waldron Feb. 20, 2017, 11:23 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Former winners of the Dirt Nitro Challenge

Here's a list of every driver to win one of the Pro 1/8-scale nitro classes at the DNC.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 20, 2017, 1:03 p.m. View Comments

XRAY re-signed Honigl and Jefferies, named Kaufmann German on-road team manager

Eight-time European champion Hupo Honigl and ten-time British champion Olly Jefferies have both signed contract extensions with XRAY, and Marco Kaufmann has agreed to assume team manager duties for the company's electric on-road racers in Germany.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 20, 2017, 8:20 a.m. View Comments

Official announcement for 2017 Reedy International Touring Car Race of Champions

The Tamiya America circuit in Southern California will once again host the Reedy International Touring Car Race of Champions over the weekend of May 25-28.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 20, 2017, 8:11 a.m. View Comments

Ronnefalk joined Absolute Hobbyz team

Reigning nitro off-road world champion David Ronnefalk will represent US-based online retailer Absolute Hobbyz for the 2017 season.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 20, 2017, 11:59 a.m. View Comments

First look at upcoming Pro-Line Racing rolling hauler bag

Around midnight CT, Pro-Line Racing published a sneak peek of a new piece of RC luggage to its Facebook page.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 20, 2017, 10:04 a.m. View Comments

Maiorana dominated modified classes at Winter Classic

RC Clubhouse in Warren, MI hosted over 260 entires for its Winter Classic over the weekend, and Team Losi Racing driver Charlie Maiorana won the Modified 2WD, 4WD and short course main events.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 20, 2017, 8:34 a.m. View Comments

POLL: Who will win Pro Buggy at the Dirt Nitro Challenge?

Which driver is your pick to win the Dirt Nitro Challenge this weekend?

Aaron Waldron Feb. 20, 2017, 10:48 a.m. View Comments

New JConcepts Fin titanium steering turnbuckle for B6, shock mounts for B6/B64

JConcepts has introduced a new titanium steering turnbuckle to fit the B6 platform, as well as front and rear titanium shock mounts that fit the towers of the B6 and B64 buggies - with replacement Delrin bushings already available as well.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 20, 2017, 10:28 a.m. View Comments

New Black Fabrica cleaning glass jar

Now available through Ulti Tires is this special glass jar from Black Fabrica, which can be used for cleaning or storing RC hardware.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 20, 2017, 9:35 a.m. View Comments

Canas signed with LRP

Young Spanish off-road racing sensation Juan Carlos Canas has joined the LRP team.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 20, 2017, 11:07 a.m. View Comments

New McKune Design carbon fiber chassis and upper deck for T4

McKune Design has introduced a new 2.25mm carbon fiber chassis and 2mm upper deck for the T4 touring car platform.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 20, 2017, 10:16 a.m. View Comments

New Exotek Racing black-anodized brass 30 gram rear/front suspension mount and alloy steering set for 22 3.0

Exotek Racing has introduced two new options for the 22 3.0 platform - a heavier 30-gram brass rear/front suspension mount and ball bearing-supported alloy steering bellcrank set.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 17, 2017, 9:08 a.m. View Comments

Two wins each for Lemorie and Dresselhouse at penultimate round of WRCR winter series

Matt Lemorie won the Stampede and Mini finals while Dan Dresselhouse took the Stock Short Course and Stadium Truck victories at round seven of the Washtenaw RC Raceway winter series.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 17, 2017, 8:31 a.m. View Comments

Yokomo's new rear-wheel-drive YD-2 EX drift car kit

Yokomo has revamped its YD-2 drift car kit with a new front bulkhead, narrower chassis, aluminum shock towers and more.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 17, 2017, 2:03 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Petersen and Gosch won 2009 Motorama

Motorama is the country's largest all-indoor motorsports festival, with all types of automotive and racing events - and for over a decade, that has included RC cars. Here are the Pro race results from 2009!

Aaron Waldron Feb. 17, 2017, 3:30 p.m. View Comments

New Team Azarashi Magna rear wing for 1/10-scale buggies

Team Azarashi has introduced a new Lexan rear wing for 1/10-scale buggies, with a special shape and ribbed surface for improved handling.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 17, 2017, 12:03 p.m. View Comments

XRAY signed Catelani

Italian stock touring car champion Nico Catelani has joined the XRAY team.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 17, 2017, 11:43 a.m. View Comments

LRP signed Clancy, Duchet and Sobue, released new ZR.28 Spec.4 pull-start engine

LRP has added British e-buggy specialist Jamie Clancy, French on-road racer and Euros runner-up in stock touring car Alexandre Duchet, and IFMAR Worlds podium finisher Akio Sobue to its race team - and introduced a new version of its big-block, pull-

Aaron Waldron Feb. 17, 2017, 10:36 a.m. View Comments

CRC to distribute Fenix Racing in North America

Fenix Racing products are now available in North America through Calandra Racing Concepts.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 17, 2017, 11:36 a.m. View Comments

New Serpent roll damper set and optional tuning springs for Project 4X

Serpent has released a range of springs for the Project 4X touring car, as well as a separate roll damper set for quick setup changes.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 17, 2017, 10 a.m. View Comments

New aluminum steering bellcranks and front spindle carriers for TLR 8IGHT 4.0 platform

Team Losi Racing has introduced new option parts for the 8IGHT, 8IGHT-T and 8IGHT-E 4.0 vehicles, including hard-anodized aluminum steering bellcranks as well as 12- and 15-degree front spindle carriers.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 17, 2017, 9:37 a.m. View Comments

New Tekno RC BLOK .21 nitro engines

Tekno RC has introduced two new .21 nitro engines called BLOK - with the 21aM designed for optimal fuel mileage, and the 21aP built for all-out power.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 17, 2017, 8:56 a.m. View Comments

Tironi signed contract extension with MLC Fuel

Pepe Group has retained Italian on-road racer and former Worlds podium finisher Francesco Tironi as part of the MLC Fuel team.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 16, 2017, 12:24 p.m. View Comments

THE SCIENCE OF SETUP: Episode 7 - Steering Ackermann [VIDEO]

Ackermann is the difference between the angles of the front tires when turning, and can be adjusted by moving either the inner or outer ball studs of the front steering links. Learn how changing Ackermann affects the performance of your vehicle in th

Aaron Waldron Feb. 16, 2017, 12:57 p.m. View Comments

RC Concept signed Bernabe

Spanish off-road racer and last year's Euros semifinalist Dani Bernabe has joined the RC Concept team.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 16, 2017, 8:31 a.m. View Comments

New The Answer B6 fan mount from RC Speed Secrets

RC Speed Secrets has introduced a simple new fan mount for the B6 platform.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 16, 2017, 8:38 a.m. View Comments

New Flexytub shock protectors for short course trucks

Flexytub has introduced a new range of its shock protectors to fit popular short course trucks, available in 14 different colors.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 16, 2017, 2:37 p.m. View Comments

Matsukura, Rheinard and Sobue joined Infinity to develop new electric touring car

Former ISTC world champions Naoto Matsukura and Marc Rheinard, along with podium finisher Akio Sobue, have joined the Creation Model Infinity race team as the company begins its upcoming electric touring car project.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 16, 2017, 2:12 p.m. View Comments

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