Don't have time to check the R/C world for news every day? Check in on Wednesdays to see highlights of the biggest product releases, news stories, and race results from the past 7 days!
A Main Hobbies has announced today the official spec tires for the upcoming ROAR 1:10 Offroad Nationals stock classes, and the IFMAR 1:10 Offroad World Championship set to be held at Silver Dollar Raceway.
Axial releases new BFGoodrich licensed tires and Trail Ready HD wheels
Axial Racing has just launched their latest lineup of wheels and tires designed to fit the popular Axial Wraith, AX10, and SCX10 vehicles.
[ read more ]Savox releases new 540 sensored competition brushless motors
Savox USA has announced their new 540 sensored competition series brushless motors, and are designed for superior power and throttle control. The lightweight design and cooling vents are designed to help create efficient air flow and lower temperature, while the easy to read timing marks allow for drivers to adjust power for their needs.
[ read more ]JConcepts releases the Dirt Nitro Challenge winning "Metrix" 1:8 buggy tire
Straight out of the JConcepts development department is a brand-new, clean slate 1:8 buggy tire design. The Metrix, debuted during the 2012 IFMAR World Championships and used to victory during the 2013 Dirt Nitro Challenge, utilizes a stacked center tread, with inspiring aspects carried over from the successful Crossbow tire!
[ read more ]STRC releases new Axial Wraith aluminum hop-up parts
To make your Wraith stand out from the rest with a one of a kind look, STRC is introducing a very limited amount of red anodized parts package. All parts are manufactured with top grade aluminum material with precision CNC machining.
[ read more ]Exotek Racing releases new XRAY XB4 hop-up parts
Exotek Racing has launched their new battery straps, steering rack, and CVD covers for the XRAY XB4 buggy.
[ read more ]Sweep Racing releases new "CUBIX" 1:8 buggy tire
The new tire is a combination of existing Sweep tires. The tread pattern is a mixture of Star Trek and Square Armor tire, while the carcass is based off of the Micro Contacts and Double Action tires. Designed to be used in those long main events, and intended to work on almost any racing surface. Sold in sets of 4.
[ read more ]JConcepts releases new B4.2 carbon fiber steering rack
JConcepts has pulled another option out from under their design sleeves with a genuine Carbon Fiber steering rack and hardware kit.
[ read more ]TLR releases new aluminum rear hubs for the 22T and 22 SCT
TLR has just released their new aluminum rear hubs for the 22T and 22SCT lineup. These hubs, like those available for the 22 buggy, are designed to increase durability, style, and performance. In an effort to keep the aluminum hubs light weight, TLR eliminated the two very rarely used camber link mounting holes found on the stock plastic hubs. The new hubs are available now.
[ read more ]JConcepts releases new carbon fiber accessories for the Mugen MBX-7
One of the most popular vehicle platforms on the market now has Carbon Fiber options by JConcepts. Back in the design lab, the JConcepts team went to work with 4 and 5mm Carbon Fiber material to better outfit and shed some weight from the World Champion Mugen MBX-7!
[ read more ]AKA releases new tire gluing bands and tire gluing kit
AKA has released today their new tire bands and tire gluing kit for 1:10 and 1:8 vehicles. When used in conjunction with their Tire Prep Cloth (sold separately), AKA has everything you need to easily glue up your wheels and tires like the pros!
[ read more ]Serpent releases new S411 series motor mount for stock class racing
Serpent has just released the all-new V3 aluminum motor mount for the S411 series of touring cars. The new V3 design caters to stock class racers, as the standard motor mount can be slightly tricky to work with when changing spur gears, pinions, and motors.
[ read more ]HPI Racing releases the new E10 Drift Vaughn Gittin Jr. replica RTR
Introducing the HPI E10 with a perfect replica of Vaughn Gittin Jr.’s Monster Energy Nitto Tire 2013 Ford Mustang RTR!
[ read more ]VP-Pro USA announces new "Impulse" indoor 1:8 buggy tire
VP-Pro USA has announced the Impulse 1:8 buggy tire has made its way to America! Designed for indoor offroad use and available in super soft, soft, and premounts.
[ read more ]Hobby-Pro USA releases new heavy duty servo arms
Hobby-Pro USA has just released their new heavy duty servo arms. The new CNC servo horns are machined with high grade aluminum, and feature internal locking screws to provide added security. Available in 23T, 24T and 25T splines.
[ read more ]XRAY releases the all-new XB9E electric 1:8 buggy
XRAY racers worldwide are celebrating today as XRAY has officially announced the release of the XRAY XB9E electric 1:8 buggy. The XB9E is packed with new features building off of, and replacing, the successful 808E buggy. No longer is it necessary to piece together conversion kits or run a buggy of the past, the XB9E has arrived!
[ read more ]Serpent releases the new Cobra-B "Ready-to-Race"
Serpent has just released their popular Cobra-B 1:8 buggy in a race ready RTR platform, featuring Novarossi power!
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VP-Pro USA introduces the new "Formula 1" 1:8 buggy and truggy wing
VP-Pro USA has just announced the all-new 1:8 buggy Formula 1 wing. This high down-force up air wing is designed to provide maximum high speed stability for all 1:8th scale buggies and trucks.
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RACE RESULTS:
Scott Furtado wins at Round 2 of the Summer Triple Crown Series
Another great weekend at Maximus Raceway, Round 2 out of 3 of the Summer Triple Crown Series. Scott Furtado was able to win Pro2 and Pro4 with Tekin.
[ read more ] JJ Wang wins with Mugen at the 2013 Timezone Nitro Cup
Mugen Seiki Factory Driver JJ Wang wins both 1/10 Sedan Class and 1/8 GP On Road at the 2013 Timezone Nitro Cup in Battle Ground, Washington.
[ read more ] Lucas Sanford doubles down at the TLR Offroad Grand Prix Series opener
In the 25 minute A-Main Lucas got out to a great start, losing the lead briefly only when pitting. He would regained the lead when the competition pitted, holding it for the entire race.
[ read more ] JP Richards wins with TLR at the Ohio State Championships
This past weekend Sparks R/C Raceway hosted the Ohio State Championships. Team Losi Racing driver, JP Richards, was on hand and ready to do battle with his TLR22 buggy. Richards took his buggy to victory winning the 2wd Modified Buggy class!
[ read more ]DJ Apolaro wins nitro touring car at the 2013 Copa Mitad Del Mundo
Team PROTOform’s DJ Apolaro recently went all the way down to Ecuador to race in a Nitro Sedan Race called the Copa Mitad Del Mundo. He was able to set a new track lap time record and win the A-Main final, using a PROTOform P56-N race body!
[ read more ] Gerhard Kandelhart wins at the Austrian Onroad Nationals Rd.4
After taking the TQ in qualifying with his Velox V10 Pro, he had no problem bumping up from the semi-final to the main final. In the final he quickly built up a lead pulled away from the rest of the field. After 45 minutes he crossed the finishing line 3 laps in front of the rest the field with Franz Engel finishing second and Kurt Hubeny completing the podium.
[ read more ]Bustamante and Miller win with Tekin at the Top Notch Summer Series Rd.2
In Open Mod Buggy, Bustamante got a clean start and lead the main tone to tone with his Tekin RS Gen2 Redline Gen2 8.5 powered TLR 22. Tekin teammate Chris Miller would win the A-main in the 4wd Mod buggy class with his Tekin RS Pro Redline Gen 2 powered B44.2 buggy.
[ read more ]"Smiley" Henn goes for the win at the RC Pro Series South Division Rd.3
Brian Henn wins the Pro4 class at Speed Monkey R/C using his Tekin powered TLR SCTE 2.0!
[ read more ]Pro-Line on top of the field at the ROAR Region 10 Championships
Pro-Line wins three at the ROAR Region 10 Championships at Full Throttle Hobbies and Raceway.
[ read more ]Adam Drake takes two at the JBRL Nitro Series Round 4
Drake takes his TLR vehicles to victory in both Pro Truggy and Electric 1:8 Buggy!
[ read more ]Mark Moon and Eddy Cordoba win with Tekin at the Masters R/C Electric Championship
Tekin team drivers, Mark Moon and Eddy Cordoba, drove their way to victory in the 2wd Mod Buggy and 1:8 Pro E-Buggy classes at HCRCR.
[ read more ]Michael Paige and Jason Hudson win at Round 3 of the Midwest Nitro Series
Mikey Paige and Jason Hudson lead the way at Thunder Road Hobbies for Round 3 of the growing Midwest Nitro Series!
[ read more ]Island Hardware and Supply hosts the 10th Annual R/C Challenge X (with video)
We have received a very cool race report today from the Orcas Island, Washington. This is not your typical R/C racing event, and is in fact one of the most unique events we have seen. A local hardware store shows their appreciation for customers, and boosts the popularity of R/C racing one island at a time!
[ read more ]Gene Hickerson takes the INTECH ER-12 buggy to victory in Florida
VP-Pro USA's Gene Hickerson takes TQ and 1st Place at Round 1 of the new Electric Florida State Series held at SS Raceway in Tampa, FL. Hickerson drove the pre-production INTECH Racing ER-12 Pro Buggy in the 1/10th 2wd Mod class to a TQ in both rounds of qualifying and a win in the A-main event.
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