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THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Gravity RC Tire Break-In Bit [VIDEO]

Proper tire prep and "break-in" can be crucial in finding traction with a new set of tires. This week Mike has shared a video review of the Team Gravity RC Tire Break-In Drill Bit, designed to help you scruff, scrub, and break-in new tires quick and

Mike Garrison Jan. 4, 2018, 10:08 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: The top twenty stories of 2017

On the track and off, 2017 was a wild year for the RC racing industry. Here’s a look back at the 20 biggest stories of the last twelve months.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 4, 2018, 6:22 p.m. View Comments

WHERE’S WALDO: Six RC racing resolutions

Whether you’ve got your sights set on the IFMAR Worlds, or simply getting more enjoyment out of your favorite weekend hobby, here are a handful of changes you can make this year to make the most of your time at the track.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 2, 2018, 3:34 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Ron DeVoll

Ron DeVoll might not yet be a household name in the world of RC racing, but two big wins last season suggest he could be on his way. Learn more about his racing career and future goals in this week’s Talk It Up Tuesday.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 29, 2017, 3:21 p.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: VRP EB410 aluminum shock towers, front camber plate, and battery brace

For this week's Thursday Testimonials product review, Mike equipped the new range of VRP aluminum option parts to the Tekno RC EB410.

Mike Garrison Dec. 28, 2017, 10:25 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Ty Tessmann's tenure with Team Orion

Yesterday, Ty Tessmann announced that he had ended his years-long partnership with Team Orion. Here's a look back at the accomplishments he racked up as a member of the company's all-star squad.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 28, 2017, 6:03 p.m. View Comments

Watch the Come Drive With Us documentary series from the SiKCross [VIDEO]

5150 Media Productions and Pro-Line Racign have released the latest episode of the Come Drive With Us documentary series which tells the story of 2017 SiKCross.

Mike Garrison Dec. 26, 2017, 10:29 a.m. View Comments

New Shepherd Velox V10 WC2018 nitro touring car kit

Shepherd Micro Racing released its latest nitro touring car, called the Velox V10 WC2018, with traditional blue anodizing and a small number of kits with black-anodized aluminum pieces.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 22, 2017, 10:50 a.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: ProTek RC 170SBL Black Label High Speed Brushless Servo

For this week's Thursday Testimonials product review, Mike reflects on nearly a year-long "test" of the ProTek RC 170SBL Black Label High Speed Brushless Servo.

Mike Garrison Dec. 21, 2017, 11:15 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Last three years of holiday releases

Here's a look back at the items introduced to the RC industry during the traditional holiday shopping months since 2015 — what trends do you notice?

Aaron Waldron Dec. 21, 2017, 3:34 p.m. View Comments

New RDRP Ultra Tire Glue Tips

Revolution Design Racing Products now sells applicator tips for tire glue bottles in packs of 20 pieces.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 20, 2017, 9:05 a.m. View Comments

DEVELOPING: Due to TLR, Hinz to XRAY?

A spark of activity in what has otherwise been a rather quiet offseason might catch fire in the next couple of weeks, as rumors have begun circulating that Team Associated could lose two long-time electric off-road racers to different teams.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 19, 2017, 10:10 a.m. View Comments

WHERE’S WALDO: How sponsored racers are ruining social media

The latest trend among RC racers who signed contracts promising to meet a quota of social media posts in exchange for a discount could

Aaron Waldron Dec. 19, 2017, 4:25 p.m. View Comments

Watch the Mugen MBX8 in action with Adam Drake [VIDEO]

Adam Drake has shared the first look at the forthcoming Mugen Seiki MBX8 buggy in action with a video showcasing several laps around the Thunder Alley Raceway track.

Mike Garrison Dec. 19, 2017, 9:11 a.m. View Comments

Dean Jr. edged out French for RC Pro Open E-Buggy title

After a close race with Jake French, Jerry Dean Jr. was able to capture the win and overall Open E-Buggy title at the RC Pro finals.

Mike Garrison Dec. 18, 2017, 10:21 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Jerry Dean II

This past weekend, the Texas-based RC Pro Series wrapped up at the Wade Indoor Arena in Terrell, Texas, and long-time racer Jerry Dean II - who returned to the hobby this year after taking a prolonged break - scored the biggest win of his career and

Aaron Waldron Dec. 18, 2017, 3:18 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Do you collect RC memorabilia?

Whether it's your trophies and plaques, some of your old gear, or a pile of bodies and wheels from some of the top pros — do you consider yourself an RC collector?

Aaron Waldron Dec. 18, 2017, 7:22 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: If it works, why fix it?

After a "rookie mistake" setting up his car, Mike has shared a valuable lesson that he has learned with the help of his wife Britani - who is also an avid R/C racer, and more importantly less of an over thinker than he is.

Mike Garrison Dec. 15, 2017, 9:44 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Maifield cleaned up in 2013 JConcepts Indoor National Series

As a member of Team Associated, Ryan Maifield won all four Modified-class titles in the 2013 JConcepts Inc Indoor National Series — which wrapped up on this day four years ago. And check out who made the 2WD Stock podium!

Aaron Waldron Dec. 14, 2017, 4:06 p.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Schelle Racing Tekno EB410 carbon battery strap

Mike has replaced the stock plastic battery strap of the Tekno EB410 with the new Schelle Racing carbon fiber strap for this week's Thursday Testimonials product review.

Mike Garrison Dec. 14, 2017, 8:33 a.m. View Comments

Watch episode one of "RC Legends" with Adam and Ronda Drake [VIDEO]

Cory Drachenberg of 5150 Productions has debuted a new mini-series titled "RC Legends", and episode one has shared an inside tour of Adam and Ronda Drake's Southern California home.

Mike Garrison Dec. 14, 2017, 9:22 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Daniel Kobbevik

At just 13 years old, Norwegian off-road star Daniel Kobbevik has made a name for himself as one of the fastest up-and-coming racers on the planet; in fact, just one month ago he was awarded the title of Junior champion in both 2WD and 4WD for being

Aaron Waldron Dec. 12, 2017, 1:16 a.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: Silly RC racing superstitions

Learning about some of the idiosyncrasies of Chinese culture while at the IFMAR Worlds made me reflect on my own pre-race rituals and habits. Do you have any RC racing superstitions?

Aaron Waldron Dec. 12, 2017, 7:19 p.m. View Comments

Watch Dakotah Phend explain the TLR 22 4.0 "TQ Screw" [VIDEO]

TLR's Dakotah Phend explains the "TQ Screw" setting he has been running to provide more flex to the TLR 22 4.0 buggy.

Mike Garrison Dec. 12, 2017, 9:09 a.m. View Comments

POLL: How does winter weather affect your hobby?

When the cold weather rolls into your area, do you start racing a different class? Or head to a different track? Do you race more or less often? Or do you not face winter weather?

Aaron Waldron Dec. 11, 2017, 9:36 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE - Vlog Edition: Quit being miserable [VIDEO]

After spending a full weekend browsing social media, various sites, blogs, and forums, Mike noticed a re-occurrence of people who seem to be more miserable in R/C than they are happy. He has put together the first ever "A Moment with Mike" video blog

Mike Garrison Dec. 11, 2017, 8:40 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Ogden and Lutz won 2014 Fall Brawl over a very different-looking field

Three years ago yesterday, Cole Ogden and Ryan Lutz won the Buggy and Truck classes at the Fall Brawl hosted by Badlands RC Supercross. Of the top five finishers in both classes, only one is still racing with the same team.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 7, 2017, 3:48 p.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Integy billet machined two-piece hobby knife for masking

When cutting designs in the mask while painting R/C car bodies, Mike struggles with fitting in the nooks and crannies while maintaining clean straight cut lines. For this week's Thursday Testimonials he has reviewed the Integy Billet Machined two-pie

Mike Garrison Dec. 6, 2017, 9:51 a.m. View Comments

Watch Traxxas go behind the scenes with YouTube star Roman Atwood [VIDEO]

A few months ago, the Traxxas Underground Team flew out to Ohio for a behind-the-scenes look at Roman Atwood's new RED series, Roman Atwood's Day Dreams! The Traxxas Monster Truck Tour met up with Roman at his house to give a deserving family a day o

Mike Garrison Dec. 5, 2017, 10:21 a.m. View Comments

WHERE’S WALDO: Hometown heroes and one-track wonders

The best racers in the world can adapt to any track and surface condition in just a few practice runs, but even they can have trouble keeping up with a local hotshot that has thousands more laps of experience. Are you a well-rounded racer, or a one-t

Aaron Waldron Dec. 5, 2017, 2:39 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Did you buy anything RC-related on Black Friday/Cyber Monday?

Last week was the kickoff of the big holiday shopping season, with tons of deals offered by all sorts of RC companies. Did you buy anything for yourself or someone else?

Aaron Waldron Dec. 4, 2017, 8:01 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Ronda Drake

She's one of the fastest women to ever pick up a radio, and she met her husband — a multi-time national champion — at the track. Learn more about Ronda Drake's life and RC racing career in this week's Talk It Up Tuesday.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 4, 2017, 4:09 p.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: The man cave cat

After being banned from working on R/C cars in the house, Mike's wife helped him to build an R/C man cave garage to work instead. Despite it being more than he had hoped for, there is one thing missing, and Mike has used his R/C racing mindset to dev

Mike Garrison Dec. 4, 2017, 9:57 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Mayo and Rivkin won inaugural Reedy Outdoor Off-Road Championships

Wednesday, November 29 marked the two-year anniversary of the inaugural Reedy Outdoor Off-Road Championships at Hot Rod Hobbies. The event was originally pitched as a return to the roots of off-road racing, with a watered dirt track requiring the use

Aaron Waldron Nov. 30, 2017, 3:24 p.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: MIP Speed Tip power driver hex wrench inserts

After a few too many broken hex tips and inserts, Mike set out to find something that could withstand the battery powered abuse of his cordless driver. For this week's Thursday Testimonials he has tested and reviewed the MIP Speed Tips. Did he find t

Mike Garrison Nov. 29, 2017, 3:07 p.m. View Comments

WHERE’S WALDO: Is Black Friday a black mark on the RC racing scene?

This past Friday - the day following the U.S. holiday of Thanksgiving and recognized as the biggest retail shopping day of the year — was a great chance to score great deals on a variety of RC equipment from a myriad different superstores and manufac

Aaron Waldron Nov. 29, 2017, 12:04 a.m. View Comments

Watch how to clean and prep your vehicle for racing with Adam Drake [VIDEO]

Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing has shared how he cleans and prepares his vehicles for racing.

Mike Garrison Nov. 28, 2017, 9:34 a.m. View Comments

Watch the top R/C crashes of 2017 from Traxxas [VIDEO]

Traxxas has recapped a year of R/C videos with some of the best crashes captured in 4K along the way.

Mike Garrison Nov. 28, 2017, 8:58 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Chase Ordog

Under the guidance of a former world champ, this Phoenix-area high schooler hit the national spotlight earlier this fall when he beat 75 other drivers to capture the Stock Buggy class title at the Team Associated Off-Road Championships at Trackside H

Aaron Waldron Nov. 27, 2017, 4:15 p.m. View Comments

POLL: What was the biggest surprise of the IFMAR Worlds?

Now that you've had a week to sit back and reflect on what happened at the Electric Off-Road World Championships in China, what do you think was the most notable story?

Aaron Waldron Nov. 27, 2017, 7:10 a.m. View Comments

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