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AKA's Stringer won the Rock Cup

AKA team driver Aaron Stringer used Soft-compound Impacts to TQ and win last weekend in Rockhampton.

Aaron Waldron May 13, 2016, 4:40 p.m. View Comments

New Bittydesign ASCARI 190mm touring car shell [VIDEO]

Seven engineers and designers teamed up to create the new Bittydesign ASCARI for 190mm touring cars. Here's a closer look at the finished product.

Aaron Waldron May 13, 2016, 1:11 p.m. View Comments

LiveRC and Matt Gerald Racing teaming up again for 2016

LiveRC is returning as the title sponsor for two-time off-road world champion Matt Gerald's #395 Single Buggy for the 2016 TORC season.

Aaron Waldron May 13, 2016, 3:16 p.m. View Comments

RC Concept's new MC5R engine

RC Concept developed the new MC5R alongside European Champions Renaud Savoya and Lee Martin, with components designed to increase fuel economy, power and reliability.

Aaron Waldron May 13, 2016, 12:20 p.m. View Comments

New Team Losi Racing 22-4 2.0 officially released [VIDEO]

The former national champion and Reedy Race-winning TLR 4WD buggy platform has been updated with revised suspension geometry, gear differentials, an aluminum chassis, and other changes to make the car faster, stronger and easier to maintain.

Aaron Waldron May 12, 2016, 10:58 a.m. View Comments

Reedy's new Blackbox 1000Z+ budget-friendly racing speed control

The Reedy Blackbox 1000Z+ ESC provides many of the features and programs that stock- and mod-class racers need - for nearly $100 less than the flagship 410R.

Aaron Waldron May 12, 2016, 2:03 p.m. View Comments

New RUDDOG RP540 series lightweight competition brushless motors

RUDDOG Distribution's new RP540 sensored brushless motors utilize the latest technology, resulting in cool running temperatures, maximum power, and low weight.

Aaron Waldron May 12, 2016, 11:15 a.m. View Comments

New KO Propo RSx one10 Type S servo

KO Propo showed off an upcoming RSx one10 Type S high-voltage, low-profile servo at this week's Shizuoka Hobby Show (via RC Monkey).

Aaron Waldron May 12, 2016, 1:11 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Semifinal replays from Worlds Warm-Up at RC Tracks Las Vegas

The one-hour final was cancelled after drivers voted not to trash their cars on the rain-soaked surface, but the semifinals at the IFMAR Worlds Warm-Up in Las Vegas had plenty of awesome racing. Click here to watch both 30-minute replays!

Aaron Waldron May 12, 2016, 3:41 p.m. View Comments

Watch Hobbywing's Ron Schuur discuss programming features of new XR10 Pro ESC [VIDEO]

Spend twelve minutes Ron Schuur from Hobbywing learning about the new adjustments possible with the XR10 Pro speed control.

Aaron Waldron May 12, 2016, 2:28 p.m. View Comments

VP Pro's new electric tool holder

VP Pro has introduced a stylish, black-anodized aluminum stand that holds and organizes driver bits for an electric hand tool.

Aaron Waldron May 12, 2016, 1:28 p.m. View Comments

Tamiya to re-release Blackfoot monster truck

Tamiya Blog shared a couple of photos of the upcoming re-issue of the iconic Blackfoot monster truck.

Aaron Waldron May 12, 2016, 4:07 p.m. View Comments

Lightweight aluminum front hubs for Schumacher SupaStox ATOM GT12

In addition to being stronger than the part it replaces, these new aluminum front hubs for the Schumacher SupaStox ATOM GT12 on-road racer offer reduced weight, smoother operation, and more tuning options.

Aaron Waldron May 12, 2016, 1:43 p.m. View Comments

Dirt Racing Products ergonomic tire-gluing bands

JConcepts has released new Dirt Racing Products bands with specially-designed finger tabs, molded in highly elastic yellow material and sized to 1/10- and 1/8-scale tires and wheels.

Aaron Waldron May 12, 2016, 10:36 a.m. View Comments

FireBrand RC's Bloodshot-RT9 wheels and Fang treaded tires for touring cars

FireBrand RC wrapped its stylish new Bloodshot-RT9 2.0" x 1.0" wheels, which feature a deep 9mm offset, with new, directionally-treaded Fang tires. Also - check out a sneak peek of the Sandshark Baja body!

Aaron Waldron May 12, 2016, 3:23 p.m. View Comments

Steer, Anthes, Munday, Drust and Krohn crowned at Victorian State Titles [VIDEO]

Ray Munday's race report from the 2016 JConcepts Australia Victorian State Titles at Keilor Off-Road RC Club, where Michael Steer topped the Modified 2WD class, Brady Anthes won the 17.5 2WD division, Munday himself won the Short Course finals, Kye D

Aaron Waldron May 12, 2016, 4:24 p.m. View Comments

Awesome Kyosho MP9 TKI4 clip from 5150 Productions [VIDEO]

5150 Productions put together a three-minute video about the latest Kyosho 1/8-scale off-road racing buggy that all racing fans must watch!

Aaron Waldron May 12, 2016, 12:55 p.m. View Comments

New Hobby Pro USA brass pivot block and servo mounts

Hobby Pro USA has introduced two new items for PR Racing vehicles that are made of brass, adding weight in important areas to improve handling.

Aaron Waldron May 10, 2016, 2:39 p.m. View Comments

Team ARC USA signed Alan Hewitt

Defending Reedy Touring Car Race 13.5-class champion Alan Hewitt signed with Team ARC USA.

Aaron Waldron May 10, 2016, 6:07 p.m. View Comments

[NEW - PICS] Team Losi Racing preparing to release new 22-4 2.0?

After being leaked on the TLR website back in February, the company has finally teased the upcoming release of what we believe will be the second-generation 4WD buggy.

Aaron Waldron May 10, 2016, 6:25 p.m. View Comments

Serious shake-ups in Top 25 RC rankings after Worlds Warm-Up

Three new drivers moved into the global Top 25 RC rankings and 21 names traded positions after the Worlds Warm-Up in RC Tracks of Las Vegas.

Aaron Waldron May 10, 2016, 1:10 p.m. View Comments

Watch Adam Drake describe rear toe-in adjustments [VIDEO]

Mugen Seiki Racing driver Adam Drake talked about everything you need to know about changing rear-toe-in on your vehicle - and how it will affect the handling.

Aaron Waldron May 10, 2016, 2:25 p.m. View Comments

Flurer's Modified class double, Obremski's 4WD win highlight round two of Scotty Ernst's Off-Road Showdown Tour

Beach RC in Myrtle Beach, SC hosted the second round of Scotty Ernst's revived Off-Road Showdown Tour, where local fast guy Max Flurer won two classes and finished second behind Braydon Obremski in 4WD Modified.

Aaron Waldron May 10, 2016, 1:38 p.m. View Comments

Triple Crown R/C Challenge in southern tri-state area begins May 21

The Triple Crown R/C Challenge will visit Club R/C, T&T Speedway, and 405 RC Raceway while attracting the fastest racers in Louisiana, Texas and Oklahoma.

Aaron Waldron May 10, 2016, 7:27 p.m. View Comments

AVID Triad Direct Drive slipper clutch eliminator for B5 and 22 vehicles

AVID's new Triad Direct Drive assembly removes the entire slipper clutch from AE 5-Series and TLR 22-Series vehicles to reduce rotating weight.

Aaron Waldron May 10, 2016, 3:14 p.m. View Comments

New PROTOform LTC 2.0 190mm touring car body and PROtectors for fenders and body posts [VIDEO]

PROTOform has released a second generation of the three-time world champion LTC touring car body, as well as a new patch kit to fix and mend fenders and body post holes without Shoe Goo.

Aaron Waldron May 10, 2016, 3:44 p.m. View Comments

WARM UP: Tessmann debuted prototype Pro-Line Predator body for HB D815

Ty Tessmann won the first semifinal running a pre-production version of the new Pro-Line Predator shell to fit the HB D815.

Aaron Waldron May 7, 2016, 5:21 p.m. View Comments

WARM UP: Running changes to AKA tire balancer

Rather than relying on o-rings to keep the press-fit assembly held snugly, AKA will be rolling out a new, threaded version of its tire balancer with the same part number and price.

Aaron Waldron May 6, 2016, 6:46 p.m. View Comments

Scotty Ernst Products presents the Dragon Stone Asian Buggy Championship in China

The Dragon Stone RC Facility in Liaoyang, China will host the inaugural event September 1-4.

Aaron Waldron May 6, 2016, 2:26 p.m. View Comments

Lightweight aluminum motor mount for Intech ER-14 buggy

Intech Racing has released an optional motor mount for the ER-14 4WD buggy that has been machined to reduce weight.

Aaron Waldron May 3, 2016, 11:35 a.m. View Comments

TWT's new Volker Edition pit board

Thai brand TWT worked together with German on-road racing champion Ronald Volker to create a multi-layer, customizable pit board that's large enough for off- and on-road vehicles.

Aaron Waldron May 3, 2016, 5:15 p.m. View Comments

Watch Adam Drake describe Mugen Seiki's new steel pillow balls and nuts [VIDEO]

Mugen Seiki Racing driver Adam Drake talked about the advantage of using Mugen's new heavier balls and nuts for the front end of their 1/8-scale vehicles.

Aaron Waldron May 3, 2016, 10:20 a.m. View Comments

Watch the Traxxas X-Maxx tear up a BMX trail [VIDEO]

Traxxas published a new action clip called "City Limits," showing the X-Maxx monster truck venturing off the beaten path for some air time in the forest.

Aaron Waldron May 3, 2016, 10:45 a.m. View Comments

Longer 21mm shock ball joints for XRAY XB2 and XB4

XRAY has released a pair of +4mm longer shock ends for its 2WD and 4WD buggies that can be used to add down travel.

Aaron Waldron May 3, 2016, 5:29 p.m. View Comments

Bittydesign to release new Ascari 190mm touring car body next week [VIDEO]

Italian style marquee Bittydesign will show off its new electric touring car shell next Tuesday - take a look at the teaser photos and a cool, behind-the-scenes video montage.

Aaron Waldron May 3, 2016, 12:43 p.m. View Comments

Smolnik joined Highest RC

Hobby Pro USA founder Andrew Smolnik has inked a deal with Bellgate Distributors to use Highest RC servos in his PR Racing vehicles.

Aaron Waldron May 3, 2016, 9:43 a.m. View Comments

New Schelle Racing Reflection t-shirt

Schelle Racing Innovations has released its new Reflection design, custom-printed on a lightweight "Next Level" cotton/poly t-shirt in all adult sizes.

Aaron Waldron May 3, 2016, 3:01 p.m. View Comments

Curry cleaned up at Sparks Park Ohio Winter Racing Series

Ed's RC driver Adam Curry won the Modified 2WD, 4WD and Short Course titles in the six-race points championship held by Sparks Park RC Raceway.

Aaron Waldron May 3, 2016, 9:59 a.m. View Comments

New Team Associated V2 differentials for RC8B3 and B3e

Team Associated has totally redesigned the differentials for the RC8B3 platform, with all-new components designed for smoother performance and longer life.

Aaron Waldron May 3, 2016, 12:32 p.m. View Comments

FireBrand RC's The Exposer on-road tire gluing tool

Glue on-road tires and wheels easily - and without mess - using The Exposer from FireBrand RC.

Aaron Waldron May 2, 2016, 12:11 p.m. View Comments

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