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VRP's new Game Changer shock pistons

VRP says its new, patent-pending Compression Flex Valve could change RC shock absorbers forever. Check out the new Game Changer shock pistons!

Aaron Waldron April 19, 2016, 12:39 p.m. View Comments

Ogden won Speed RC's outdoor track grand opening race

REDS Racing-powered Mugen Seiki driver Cole Ogden beat Jared Tebo and Barry Pettit to take the win at Speed RC's first race on the new outdoor off-road track.

Aaron Waldron April 19, 2016, 4:30 p.m. View Comments

O.S. Engines celebrate 80th anniversary with limited Gold Edition 21XZ-B engine

Only 100 O.S. Speed 12XZ-B engines will be sold with a special Gold Edition head, commemorating the brand's 80th birthday.

Aaron Waldron April 19, 2016, 5:02 p.m. View Comments

Adam Drake explains rear hub spacing [VIDEO]

Watch Mugen Seiki Racing driver Adam Drake talk about different rear hub tuning options.

Aaron Waldron April 19, 2016, 3 p.m. View Comments

Shepherd's new World Champion t-shirt

Shepherd Micro Racing is celebrating Simon Kurzbuch's 2015 World Championship with a new t-shirt design.

Aaron Waldron April 19, 2016, 1:11 p.m. View Comments

Due and Tollard big winners at U.S. Off-Road Buggy Championship

The second annual U.S. Off-Road Buggy Championship at Trackside Hobbies and Raceway in Wisconsin drew over 150 entries last weekend, and Team Associated teammates Chad Due and Cole Tollard earned the Modified class titles. Here are the full A-Main re

Aaron Waldron April 18, 2016, 2:42 p.m. View Comments

ProTek RC aluminum elliptical carburetor restrictor set

In addition to the 7mm and 8mm restrictors included with the ProTek RC Samurai 321B, a set including 6mm, 6.5mm and 7.5mm restrictors offer tuners more options to get the most from their engines.

Aaron Waldron April 18, 2016, 4:11 p.m. View Comments

Novotny swept Open Challenge finale to clinch both class titles

XRAY's Kaja Novotny won both the 2WD and 4WD main events in Ruzyne last weekend, securing the overall championship in each division.

Aaron Waldron April 18, 2016, 11:13 a.m. View Comments

POLL: How many people have you introduced to RC racing?

One of the best things you can do to support your local racing scene - and your hobby, in general - is to get new racers involved. How many friends, family members and acquaintances have you convinced to get RC cars a shot?

Aaron Waldron April 18, 2016, 4:45 p.m. View Comments

Honigl doubled at Austrian Nationals opener

Hupo Honigl TQ'd and won the 2WD and 4WD classes at the opening round of the Austrian 1/10-scale off-road nationals series - his first race on dirt since joining XRAY.

Aaron Waldron April 18, 2016, 1 p.m. View Comments

Traxxas Rustler VXL blasts a secluded bash spot [VIDEO]

The latest Traxxas action clip shows the brushless-powered Rustler VXL hitting jumps and railing berms in a cool makeshift track in the middle of farmland.

Aaron Waldron April 18, 2016, 7:32 p.m. View Comments

New TLR Ultra Lightweight 22 3.0 body and wing set

In a racing class where every gram counts, Team Losi Racing has released an even leaner version of the lightweight body and wing set for the 22 3.0 buggy.

Aaron Waldron April 18, 2016, 3:24 p.m. View Comments

Haatanen and Valander won Winter Jumps series after final round at Finnish Model Expo

EuroRC reported on the conclusion of the Winter Jumps points championship in Finland at the Model Expo in Helsinki, where Team Associated's Joona Haatanen secured the 2WD title and Joel Valander wrapped up the 4WD crown with his XRAY buggy.

Aaron Waldron April 18, 2016, 6:52 p.m. View Comments

Aigoin TQ'd and won at Mag Race 2016

After setting the fastest time in qualifying, French Kyosho driver Jerome Aigoin scored his first win with the TKI4 buggy by a full lap on the field in Les Pennes, Mirabeaux, France.

Aaron Waldron April 18, 2016, 7:38 p.m. View Comments

Hohwart, Bister, Dodson and Barnes won at third round of California Touring Series

The third CTS race of the season, called "The Hangover," was hosted by Speedworld Raceway in Roseville, CA. Team Associated driver and Reedy head honcho Rick Hohwart won the premier Modified Touring Car division. Here are the results for each class.

Aaron Waldron April 18, 2016, 12:13 p.m. View Comments

Former world champion Batlle shows how to set up servos [VIDEO]

InfoRC has published a video in Spanish, with English subtitles, in which Robert Batlle shows how he sets the steering and throttle servos in his nitro buggies.

Aaron Waldron April 18, 2016, 7:53 p.m. View Comments

Clavey won in the wet at Gresswiller

Team Magic Europe/HRC Distribution team driver Jeremy Clavey outpaced the weather-dampened crowd at the third round of the League 6 Championship - on treaded tires!

Aaron Waldron April 18, 2016, 11:05 a.m. View Comments

Wang and Matsukura won Asian On-Road Championships opener in Shanghai [VIDEO]

JJ Wang scored a popular Modified Touring Car victory in front of the hometown crowd at RCI V2 while three-time former world champion Naoto Matsukura took the 1/12-Scale victory. Here are the full results from the first round of the 2016 AOC in China

Aaron Waldron April 18, 2016, 4:58 p.m. View Comments

Two wins each for Hebert and Klingforth highlight Mile High Indoor Championships

5280 Raceway and Colorado On-Road RC Club in Lakewood, CA hosted the annual MHIC last weekend, where Team Associated star Keven Hebert dominated the Modified classes and Awesomatix driver Kyle Klingforth won the 13.5 and 17.5 touring finals. Here are

Aaron Waldron April 18, 2016, 2:05 p.m. View Comments

Titles for Day, Yoshii and Borden highlight Northwest Indoor Series

Tanner Day and Harley Yoshii split the 2WD and 4WD championships in the Northwest Indoor Series while Shane Borden won three classes. Here are the full results.

Aaron Waldron April 15, 2016, 3:13 p.m. View Comments

Tekno RC signed young Chinese star Yeung

13-year-old Chinese national champion Jonathan Yeung has joined the Tekno RC team ahead of this year's IFMAR World Championships.

Aaron Waldron April 15, 2016, 1:48 p.m. View Comments

RCS Graphic Worx chassis skins for latest Durango and XRAY vehicles

X-Factory UK has announced new RCS Graphic Works protective chassis decals for the DEX210F, DEX410v5 and DETC410v2, as well as the XB4 '16 and X1 '16. http://www.liverc.com/news/new_products/11915-RCS_Graphic_Works_chassis_skins_for_latest_Dura

Aaron Waldron April 15, 2016, 12:25 p.m. View Comments

Horne and Olson won big at Factory Tracks Invitational

Led by Austin Horne's overall win at Matt Olson's two titles in 4x4 Short Course and E-Buggy, the MIP team dominated the Factory Tracks Invitational at RC Clubhouse.

Aaron Waldron April 15, 2016, 1:35 p.m. View Comments

Awesome Fast and Furious tribute clip shot with RC cars [VIDEO]

The Facebook page Speed Nation shared a four-minute scene recreating the action of the Fast and Furious movie franchise created entirely with RC vehicles!

Aaron Waldron April 15, 2016, 3 p.m. View Comments

Johnson doubled at Spring Fling - full A-Main results here

A-Main Speedway in Pueblo, CO held its 4th annual Spring Fling last weekend, drawing off-road racers from around the state to compete on the outdoor, off-road track.

Aaron Waldron April 15, 2016, 1:13 p.m. View Comments

Axial's new BFGoodrich Baja T/A KR2 short course truck tires

Axial now offers an officially licensed BFGoodrich Baja T/A KR2 tire replica in sticky R35 compound for standard 2.2/3.0 short course truck wheels.

Aaron Waldron April 15, 2016, 12:45 a.m. View Comments

New Exotek Racing carbon fiber shock towers for RS4 Sport 3

These new Exotek Racing carbon fiber shock towers give the budget-minded RS4 Sport 3 a racy look while also improving handling consistency.

Aaron Waldron April 14, 2016, 7:08 p.m. View Comments

XRAY's new aluminum steering plate for the XB2 buggy

XRAY now offers an optional steering rack for its latest 2WD buggy made of black-anodized aluminum, which is stronger and provides more aggressive, precise steering.

Aaron Waldron April 14, 2016, 12:51 p.m. View Comments

Raw Speed advice on tuning foam inserts [VIDEO]

Raw Speed founder Jason Snyder shares tips for modifying foam inserts for maximum performance.

Aaron Waldron April 14, 2016, 3:38 p.m. View Comments

Knoxville-area ROCCK featured in local news [VIDEO]

WVLT, the CBS affiliate in Knoxville, TN, featured Remote Operated Car Club of Knoxville Racing in a segment showing the serious side of RC cars - which are no longer child's play.

Aaron Waldron April 14, 2016, 11:02 a.m. View Comments

Axial's new Yeti SCORE Retro Trophy Truck kit [VIDEO]

Axial now offers the Yeti SCORE Trophy Truck in kit form, topped off with a vintage-inspired desert racer body.

Aaron Waldron April 14, 2016, 12:41 p.m. View Comments

X-Factory UK to distribute Wild Turbo Fan

Racers across the United Kingdom will now have access to Wild Turbo Fan cooling fans and mounts through X-Factory UK.

Aaron Waldron April 14, 2016, 6:29 p.m. View Comments

Reedy's new angled AC power cords

If your local track's pit spaces are a bit cramped and you're using Reedy's 1216-C2 charger, or any other IEC 320 C5-compatible AC unit - you'll want to pick up one of these.

Aaron Waldron April 14, 2016, 5:12 p.m. View Comments

Yokomo's new hard carbon fiber chassis and soft carbon fiber top deck for the BD7 2016 touring car

Yokomo has introduced two new carbon fiber option pieces for the BD7 2016, designed to be used on radically different track conditions.

Aaron Waldron April 14, 2016, 5:20 p.m. View Comments

New JConcepts carbon fiber option parts for vintage Team Associated RC10T

JConcepts has released a 2.5mm-thick transmission brace and 3mm front and rear shock towers for the original Team Associated RC10T made of glitzy carbon fiber.

Aaron Waldron April 14, 2016, 10:01 a.m. View Comments

HobbyKing BZ-222 Pro 1/10-scale 2WD buggy kit and ARR [VIDEO]

HobbyKing now offers the BZ-222 2WD buggy fitted with option parts and available as a kit or built and outfitted with a 17.5 power combo.

Aaron Waldron April 13, 2016, 7:59 p.m. View Comments

New VBC Racing Lightning 12M pan car

VBC Racing has released a new 1/12-scale racing kit based on years of experience competing at the highest level with the platform's predecessors.

Aaron Waldron April 13, 2016, 7:46 p.m. View Comments

Tacoma RC Raceway to host JConcepts Spring Indoor Nationals next month [VIDEO]

The second race of the 2016 JConcepts Indoor National Series will once again be hosted by Tacoma RC Raceway - the site of last year's spectacular finish between JConcepts teammates Ryan Maifield and Michael Schoettler.

Aaron Waldron April 13, 2016, 12:02 a.m. View Comments

New JConcepts 1993 Ford F-150 body for vintage RC10T trucks

Relive the 90s with JConcepts' new old-school, officially-licensed Ford truck body for the original RC10T-generation stadium truck.

Aaron Waldron April 13, 2016, 11:13 a.m. View Comments

TWT signed Volker, Lomrose and Kast

Thai company TWT has inked German on-road racing champion Ronald Volker to a 3-year deal, as well as signed Thai racer Mongkolphan Lomrose and Swiss newcomer Daniel Kast to their growing team.

Aaron Waldron April 13, 2016, 11:31 a.m. View Comments

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