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XRAY promotes Stees to factory team

Former Arizona state champ Tanner Stees moves up to the elite XRAY squad.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 9, 2018, 12:02 p.m. View Comments

Watch the ARRMA MEGA Senton 4x4 shred through snow [VIDEO]

Winter weather is no match for the 6S-powered short course truck from ARRMA.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 9, 2018, 3:33 p.m. View Comments

New 6mik Racing Ultra 1/8-scale buggy wheels and foam inserts

6mik Racing introduces a new closed-cell foam and wheel design that keeps the foam in place for more predictable handling.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 9, 2018, 11:33 a.m. View Comments

New T-Pro Matrix 1/8-scale buggy tire

The new T-Pro Matrix 1/8-scale buggy tire features a familiar tread pattern and is intended for indoor tracks.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 9, 2018, 1:31 p.m. View Comments

Maifield returns to Team Orion

In a surprising reversal of his move earlier this season, Team Orion announces a new two-year deal with reigning 2WD and 4WD world champion Ryan Maifield.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 9, 2018, 10:43 a.m. View Comments

New Trinity Motolyser 2 brushless motor checker [VIDEO]

At last weekend's Snowbird Nationals, Team Trinity introduced their second-generation brushless motor testing device called the Motolyser 2.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 9, 2018, 11:43 a.m. View Comments

Optional head button for ONE .21 engines

Capricorn introduces a new head button for its ONE .21 engines, with an optimized squish volume for improved performance.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 9, 2018, 8:08 a.m. View Comments

New Reilley Motorsports Pro Glue Tips

Reilley Motorsports offers special glue tips in two different sizes to accommodate medium and thin formulas.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 9, 2018, 8:14 a.m. View Comments

Sneak peek at VRP carbon fiber and aluminum front shock towers for B6.1

Vision Racing Products has already mocked up optional carbon fiber and aluminum front shock towers for the freshly-announced B6.1 buggy.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 9, 2018, 10:26 a.m. View Comments

New Team Associated B6.1 and B6.1D Team Kit 2WD buggies

After several teaser photos of SLA-printed prototypes, Team Associated issues the official release of the new B6.1 and B6.1D Team Kits.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 8, 2018, 4:28 p.m. View Comments

Second batch of Team Associated B6.1 teasers bolster existing rumors

Another new shot of a prototype 2WD buggy from Team Associated suggests that most of the changes will be in the rear of the car — like a suspected split-diff case.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 8, 2018, 9:59 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Previous Team Associated SLA-printed prototypes

Nearly two years ago, Team Associated published a photo of a never-before-seen, three-gear, lay down transmission with a case and brace made of a cool, clear material that made the RC world go nuts - it was our first look at what became the B6 buggy.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 8, 2018, 5:23 p.m. View Comments

Detailed rear-end photos of Team Associated B6.1 prototype confirm new rear arms and transmission

Just before Noon CT, Team Associated published another batch of photos showing an SLA-printed prototype of its upcoming 2WD buggy, which show off items we expected would be included - and suggests we may see an official announcement tomorrow.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 8, 2018, 12:33 p.m. View Comments

New RC Speed Secrets titanium screw kits for YZ-2 DTM

New RC Speed Secrets upper and lower titanium screw kits are available in Bada Bling and Stealth Black finishes.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 7, 2018, 8:59 a.m. View Comments

New Infinity IF18 1/8-scale nitro on-road kit

The new Infinity IF18 is based on the car that dominated last year's 1/8-scale nitro on-road world championships.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 7, 2018, 7:51 a.m. View Comments

New Traxxas E-Revo VXL RTR brushless monster truck [VIDEO]

Yes - it landed this trick! Traxxas revamped its brushless-powered E-Revo to be stronger than ever. Watch it in action here.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 7, 2018, 10:20 a.m. View Comments

New AVID carbon fiber battery brace for EB410

AVID Racing Concepts introduces a new battery brace for the EB410 buggy that's available with or without an aluminum thumbwheel.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 7, 2018, 8 a.m. View Comments

Boon and Miller won ninth round of HNMC Winter Series

Kyle Boon won the Nitro Buggy final and George Miller topped the E-Buggy class as round nine of the Herts Nitro Model Club winter series took place following six weeks of rained-out race dates.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 7, 2018, 8:05 a.m. View Comments

Optional hard wheels for Kyosho MP9 TKI4

Kyosho MP9 TKI4 designer Yuichi Kanai shares information about new wheels made of a harder material, which offer improved performance in hot and humid conditions.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 7, 2018, 9:19 a.m. View Comments

New Speedzone Peerless Series 6000mAh 100C 4S LiHV pack

Speedzone USA releases a new 4S LiHV addition to its Peerless Series of battery packs.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 7, 2018, 9:32 a.m. View Comments

New 1Up Racing pit board with QuikChek decal

1Up Racing is celebrating the release of the company's new pit boards, which include a QuikChek decal for comparing hardware sizes, by giving a few away.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 7, 2018, 9:42 a.m. View Comments

Optional short rear driveshafts for Capricorn C803

Capricorn released shorter rear driveshafts as an option for the C803, which allow for a narrower car width to increase grip on low-traction tracks or to accommodate wheels of different offsets.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 7, 2018, 8:13 a.m. View Comments

New Leadfinger Racing A2 Tactic body for NB48.4

You can now pre-order the new A2 Tactic body that Leadfinger Racing is preparing for the NB48.4 buggy

Aaron Waldron Feb. 7, 2018, 8:46 a.m. View Comments

Check out Jared Tebo's brake linkage tip

Reigning nitro buggy national champion Jared Tebo uses fuel line in place of the springs on the brake linkage of his MP9 TKI4 - click here to read his explanation, as well as how to use different lengths of fuel line to adjust brake bias.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 7, 2018, 11:04 a.m. View Comments

New TLR Blog 22-4 2.0 setup tip - rear ball diff

Frank Root posted a note to the Team Losi Racing blog about how factory racer Reno Savoya got the team to try running a ball diff in the back of the 22-4 2.0 — and it worked well!

Aaron Waldron Feb. 7, 2018, 9:10 a.m. View Comments

First teaser images of Team Associated B6.1 buggy

As they've done for recent releases of new kits, Team Associated has posted a few photos of what's believed to be a new 2WD buggy.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 7, 2018, 7:16 a.m. View Comments

Optional RPM rear bumper for Stampede 2WD

RPM releases a stronger rear bumper replacement for the Stampede 2WD truck that can be used with or without the original wheelie bar.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 7, 2018, 10:53 a.m. View Comments

WHERE’S WALDO: A sunny outlook on the changing RC industry landscape

For the last decade, I’ve worried aloud that the transformation of how RC manufacturers and tracks could eventually cause the entire racing scene to implode on itself. But while change means that something becomes different, it doesn’t necessarily me

Aaron Waldron Feb. 6, 2018, 4:12 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Should major events be held on temporary tracks?

How do you feel about holding some of the biggest events in RC racing on a course that's built only for one week?

Aaron Waldron Feb. 5, 2018, 7:50 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Toby Hamson

In addition to racing electric, nitro and vintage off-road vehicles, as well as dirt oval, veteran hobbyist Toby Hamson is part of the group that formed 46RC Raceway to keep indoor dirt off-road alive in his area. Learn more about the track's future,

Aaron Waldron Feb. 5, 2018, 3:50 p.m. View Comments

AMain Hobbies is giving away an Adam Drake-built Mugen Seiki MBX8 [VIDEO]

Sign up for the AMain Hobbies email newsletter between now and February 15 and you'll be entered to win a new Mugen Seiki Racing MBX8 nitro buggy built by Adam Drake. Click here to find out how to enter the drawing.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 2, 2018, 11:27 a.m. View Comments

New Team C TM2 V3 2WD buggy kit

Team C updated its TM2 buggy platform with an all-aluminum chassis, lower motor mount, and updated slipper.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 2, 2018, 11:36 a.m. View Comments

XRAY promotes Jelin to factory team

Two weeks after winning the Open 4WD class at the Reedy Race, CJ Jelin moves up to the top XRAY squad.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 2, 2018, 7:47 a.m. View Comments

Holiday Hangover RC Arenacross scheduled for March [UPDATED]

The inaugural Holiday Hangover RC Arenacross 1/10- and 1/8-scale off-road race will be held on a massive track built inside the Grant County Fairgrounds Arena in Moses Lake, Washington. Here's everything you need to know about the event, including ho

Aaron Waldron Feb. 2, 2018, 12:01 p.m. View Comments

Rheinard leads ETS points heading into home round in Daun

Having won the season opener, Infinity star Marc Rheinard heads into round two of the Euro Touring Series in Germany looking to extend his advantage.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 2, 2018, 8:26 a.m. View Comments

New VRP droop gauge for EB410

This new droop gauge from Vision Racing products is made specifically to measure the shock length of the EB410 buggy.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 2, 2018, 10:36 a.m. View Comments

LRC: Watch the 2018 Reedy Race Heritage Video [VIDEO]

Every year at the Reedy International Off-Road Race of Champions, we put together a montage of interviews and past action clips to commemorate the special place the event holds in the heart of the RC racing industry. The video is shown on a projectio

Aaron Waldron Feb. 2, 2018, 12:55 p.m. View Comments

New XRAY NT1 2018 nitro touring car kit

Having won championships around the world for over a decade. the XRAY NT1 platform receives another dose of all-new features to keep it at the front of the pack.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 2, 2018, 9:23 a.m. View Comments

New Sweep Racing V4 F1 tires [VIDEO]

Sweep Racing releases two new V4 tires for the growing formula class, with a slick developed for high-grip surfaces and a grooved pattern for racing on wet asphalt.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 2, 2018, 12:18 p.m. View Comments

fSilver State schedule expands due to overwhelming entry count

So many people have signed up for the first Silver State to be held indoors that the schedule has increased by one day.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 2, 2018, 3:17 p.m. View Comments

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