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New SMC Racing Totemic modified 2-pole brushless motors

SMC Racing has announced a new line of sensored brushless motors designed for high-end competition, available with stators from 5.5- to 9.5-turns and using two different rotor options.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 8, 2016, 12:41 p.m. View Comments

Graham Alsop joined Team Losi Racing and Horizon Hobby UK

Horizon Hobby UK announced that British nitro off-road racing veteran Graham Alsop has signed on to drive for Team Losi Racing.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 8, 2016, 7:04 p.m. View Comments

Trinity's new Revtech 24K 25.5-turn VTA motor

Trinity has added a new 25.5-turn motor to the Revtech 24K line.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 8, 2016, 4:59 p.m. View Comments

POLL: What's the last RC item you purchased?

The last time you opened your wallet at the hobby shop or punched in your credit card number online, what were you buying?

Aaron Waldron Feb. 8, 2016, 6:21 p.m. View Comments

Weatherholt won Midwest RC Tour series opener

Triton RC team driver Collin Weatherholt won the final at JCP RC Raceway in Indianapolis to kick off the 2016 Midwest RC Tour.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 8, 2016, 2:42 p.m. View Comments

New Futaba S9372SV servo; Aquacraft Mini Alligator Tours swampboat upgraded to 2.4 GHz; Trakpower's Deiny won Chili Bowl Mod Sprint title

Hobbico's big news for the week includes a high-voltage mega surface servo, a radio system upgrade for a mini swamp boat, and a big win for a Trakpower battery.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 8, 2016, 4:24 p.m. View Comments

New Flash Point RC pre-oiled air filters and high-temp exhaust gaskets

Flash Point RC now offers pre-oiled air filter foam elements for a variety of nitro off-road vehicles, as well as high-temperature rubber gaskets for .21 engines.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 8, 2016, 1:15 p.m. View Comments

Tessmann dominated Sin City Nitro Encounter

Defending world champion Ty Tessmann won both the Truck and Buggy classes at RC Tracks of Las Vegas last weekend.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 8, 2016, 12:18 p.m. View Comments

Team Associated named title sponsor of 2016 JBRL series

For the first time in series history, the Jimmy Babcock Racing League has named Team Associated its headlining sponsor for both the nitro and electric championships.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 8, 2016, 2:19 p.m. View Comments

40-and-over "Worlds" Race returning to Vaasa

The Motorsport Club of Vaasa will once again crown unofficial world champions in higher age groups, this time with both the 2WD and 4WD classes competing all weekend long.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 8, 2016, 6:51 p.m. View Comments

Serpent named David Ehrbar new team manager and designer

German racing veteran and three-year team driver David Ehrbar has joined Serpent full-time, where he will oversee on-road team drivers and assist Michael Salven in creating new products.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 5, 2016, 12:54 p.m. View Comments

New REDS Racing "Durabell" long-wear clutch bell

REDS Racing has released a new clutch bell with a special coating and vented design for industry-leading durability and wear.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 5, 2016, 12:33 p.m. View Comments

New Scorpion RS-3240 3.5-turn brushless motor and portable USB charger

Scorpion Power Systems has added a 3.5-turn motor to its RS series, intended for on-road racing, and offers a handy USB portable charger for mobile devices.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 5, 2016, 6:53 p.m. View Comments

New WRC LM16 formula-based 1/10-scale pan car kit

Italian manufacturer WRC has introduced a new Le Mans Prototype-style on-road race car built upon the brand's F-One chassis.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 5, 2016, 11:58 a.m. View Comments

New Arrowmax titanium countersunk and button head metric hardware

Arrowmax has released an assortment of countersunk and button head M3 and M4 fasteners made of high-grade titanium.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 5, 2016, 7:19 p.m. View Comments

XRAY XB2 Dirt Edition coming soon

XRAY has announced that details of the second version of the brand's XB2 2WD buggy, fitted with parts designed to improve the car's performance on natural surfaces, will be published in the near future.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 5, 2016, 1:07 p.m. View Comments

Limited edition black-anodized Slash parts from ST Racing Concepts

Team STRC has released a small run of their aluminum options for the Slash 2WD and 4x4 anodized in stealthy black.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 5, 2016, 3:22 p.m. View Comments

RPM wing mounts to fit Team Durango and ARRMA 1/8-scale vehicles

Tired of breaking the rear wing mounts on your Team Durango or ARRMA buggy or truck? RPM's new option parts are made of flexible, extremely strong nylon.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 5, 2016, 6:03 p.m. View Comments

BREAKING: Production-ready Team Associated RC8T3 at Sin City Nitro Encounter

Team Associated's Richard Saxton posted a photo of Spencer Rivkin's 1/8-scale nitro truck in pit lane at RC Tracks of Las Vegas - does that mean the official announcement is coming soon?

Aaron Waldron Feb. 5, 2016, 6:28 p.m. View Comments

New carbon fiber steering stiffener set for Team C TC10 and TR10

Carbon fiber steering stiffener set decreases flex in the front of the chassis on both models of Team C touring cars for more predictable steering.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 5, 2016, 7:11 p.m. View Comments

New promo video showing Pro-Line Brawler wheel for solid axle trucks

Watch a Clod Buster fitted with Pro-Line's new Brawler wheel go out for some serious track bashing at the company's on-site racing facility.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 4, 2016, 12:39 p.m. View Comments

New Exotek Racing alloy battery posts and twist nuts for 22 3.0

Replace the stock body clip system of your TLR 2WD buggy with this black-anodized set from Exotek Racing.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 4, 2016, 1:27 p.m. View Comments

Euro Touring Series to host record turnout in Germany for round two

Four-time world champion Marc Rheinard will look to go 2-for-2 in 2016 and score a win on home soil.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 4, 2016, 2:09 p.m. View Comments

First photos of Creation Model Infinity 1/8-scale on-road race car

Creation Model has released images of its new vehicle ahead of its release across Asia.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 4, 2016, 2:54 p.m. View Comments

New Kyosho Inferno Neo ST Race Spec 2.0 1/8-scale nitro RTR truck

Kyosho has revamped its top RTR truck with new running gear and a new look, featuring Unique Energy Drink graphics.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 4, 2016, 7:18 p.m. View Comments

Optional aluminum XRAY XB2 front and rear roll center holders

New black-anodized suspension pieces make XRAY's 2WD handle more forgiving and precisely.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 4, 2016, 8:19 p.m. View Comments

Kyosho Legendary Series Optima photos and details [GALLERY]

Kyosho Europe has published pictures and information about the re-release of the incredible Optima buggy, revamped with modern features.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 4, 2016, 7:46 p.m. View Comments

Team Associated drivers looking to defend JConcepts Indoor National Series titles

After winning five series championships last season, Team Associated is looking forward to another strong showing ahead of this weekend's JConcepts Indoor National Series kickoff.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 4, 2016, 8:11 p.m. View Comments

New RC Concept sensor cables, bullet plugs and silicone wire

RC Concept has released a variety of electronics accessories necessary to build any kit.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 4, 2016, 8:02 p.m. View Comments

AVID aluminum parts trays

AVID Racing Concepts has released three differently sized aluminum parts trays to suit any pit area.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 4, 2016, 7:35 p.m. View Comments

XRAY's factory on-road racing team drivers for 2016 announced

XRAY has announced its on-road racing team roster for this season - featuring five world champions.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 4, 2016, 11:53 a.m. View Comments

AKA's new Crosslink stadium truck tire

To go along with yesterday's release of the Crosslink for 2.2-inch buggy rear wheels, AKA has announced a stadium truck version as well.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 4, 2016, 11:31 a.m. View Comments

AKA officially released the new Crosslink 2.2-inch buggy tire

The new AKA Crosslink 1/10-scale buggy tire we spotted at last month's CRCRC Midwest Electric Champs will be available by the end of the week.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 3, 2016, 2:38 p.m. View Comments

New JConcepts titanium Fin turnbuckles for RC8B3 and 5mm turnbuckle wrench

JConcepts has released a set of titanium turnbuckles for the RC8B3 platform, as well as a stylish 5mm open-ended wrench with which to adjust them.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 3, 2016, 11:21 a.m. View Comments

New Flash Point RC tire glue, fuel line and blue-anodized countersunk washers

Flash Point RC has released three new accessories that will appeal to nearly any hobbyist.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 3, 2016, 11:32 a.m. View Comments

Pro-Line Racing front wing and mounts for B5M, 22, RB6 and YZ-2 buggies

Pro-Line Racing has released the innovative front wing design that Dakotah Phend used to win the Reedy Race, along with mounts to fit four popular 2WD buggies.

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

New Yokomo YZ-2CA and YZ-2DT carpet/astroturf and dirt spec buggies

Yokomo is replacing the original YZ-2 with separate versions of the 2WD buggy platform intended for totally different surfaces.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 3, 2016, 5:53 p.m. View Comments

Maifield doubled at Arizona State Championships

REDS Racing reported on team driver Ryan Maifield winning both the Buggy and Truck divisions at Fear Farm RC Raceway.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 3, 2016, 1:20 p.m. View Comments

Wallie Builds premium TC7 build by Cavalieri's national champion mechanic

Among its variety of build and rebuild services, Wallie Builds will have the mechanic who built Ryan Cavalieri's ROAR Nationals-winning TC7 touring car personally assemble your new kit.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 3, 2016, 1:48 p.m. View Comments

New Team Associated RC8T3 Team Kit 1/8-scale truck!

After months of testing in prototype form at races across the country, Team Associated has released the long-awaited truck version of the successful RC8B3 buggy.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 3, 2016, 12:24 p.m. View Comments

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