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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

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

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

World champion Coelho signed with GForce Hobby

Japanese accessory brand GForce reached an agreement with 2015 IFMAR 4WD world champion Bruno Coelho.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 2, 2016, 7:04 p.m. View Comments

Watch Adam Drake describe Flash Point's new aluminum diff cross pins [VIDEO]

This new video shows Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing talking about the benefit of using the new lightweight aluminum differential cross pins from Flash Point RC.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 2, 2016, 1:36 p.m. View Comments

HUDY profiTOOLS complete set

HUDY now offers an affordable, complete set of commonly used tools in a convenient carrying case.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 2, 2016, 2:36 p.m. View Comments

Aluminum rear center plate to stiffen up Kyosho ZX6

Kyosho America has announced a stiffer aluminum rear center plate for the ZX6 4WD buggy.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 2, 2016, 4:03 p.m. View Comments

XRAY's 2016 off-road team roster

These are the 30 drivers who make up XRAY's international off-road factory team for this season.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 2, 2016, 2:23 p.m. View Comments

LRP signed JJ Wang

Chinese American on-road racer and former Worlds finalist JJ Wang will use LRP electronics in 2016.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 2, 2016, 1:26 p.m. View Comments

Dellinger and Harrison won E-classes at Flowood RC January Jam

JConcepts race report on Jake Dellinger's E-Buggy and Martin Harrison's E-Truggy wins at Flowood RC in Mississippi.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 2, 2016, 6:13 p.m. View Comments

Hernandez to run Agama vehicles and 6MIK tires

Six-time Spanish nationals runner-up and former Euros podium finisher Borja Hernandez has signed with Spanish distributor Summum Brothers to run the Agama A215 buggy with 6MIK tires.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 2, 2016, 7:25 p.m. View Comments

Watch Schumacher's Chris Ashton talk about the SupaStox ATOM 1/12-scale GT car [VIDEO]

Learn more about 1/12-scale GT racing - and the Schumacher SupaStox ATOM chassis - in this 8-minute video.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 2, 2016, 6:49 p.m. View Comments

FireBrand RC ShowOff body display kit

Display your favorite body and wheel sets with this inexpensive chassis substitute.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 2, 2016, 1:48 p.m. View Comments

Aluminum rear hubs for XRAY XB2 buggy

XRAY has released optional aluminum rear hubs for the 2WD XB2 buggy.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 1, 2016, 6:58 p.m. View Comments

Factory Team option parts for Team Associated Apex, ProSC 4x4 and ProRally

Team Associated now offers an assortment of blue-anodized aluminum suspension and steering pieces for three of its popular 4WD ready-to-runs.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 1, 2016, 7:21 p.m. View Comments

Hagberg, Hebert, Rathiesky, Dodge and Knapp won Snowbirds

XRAY team drivers won four out of six classes in the road course segment of the annual indoor carpet race in Florida.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 1, 2016, 2:21 p.m. View Comments

Batlle beat fellow former world champion Hara to win Kuwait Camel Classic

International stars competed alongside local racers in the Persian gulf country of Kuwait, with Robert Batlle outpacing Atsushi Hara for the win.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 1, 2016, 7:15 p.m. View Comments

New Flash Point RC aluminum differential cross pins and high-pressure grease

Flash Point RC has released a set of aluminum diff cross pins to fit Mugen Seiki and TLR 1/8-scale gear differentials, as well as a black high-pressure grease to suit a variety of uses.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 1, 2016, 4:32 p.m. View Comments

New Infinity 1/8-scale on-road car to debut tomorrow

New racing marquee Creation Model, who signed 9-time world champion Lamberto Collari in October, will release the brand's new Infinity racing chassis on February 2.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 1, 2016, 10:31 a.m. View Comments

Two new Maverick RC models, fresh look for existing vehicles

HPI Racing spinoff Maverick RC has introduced new Strada Desert Truck and Rallycross RTR's, as well as new bodies for three of the line's most popular offerings and new chassis anodizing for all.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 1, 2016, 4:05 p.m. View Comments

REDS Racing powered Cody King to victory at first round of Grassroots series

REDS Racing team driver Cody King won the premier nitro buggy division at Thunder Alley RC Raceway for the first round of the touring series in Southern California.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 1, 2016, 3:35 p.m. View Comments

Mugen Seiki's new MRX-6 1/8-scale nitro on-road racer

Mugen Seiki Racing has released details of the latest version of its world championship-winning MRX line of nitro-powered asphalt rockets.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 1, 2016, 10:22 a.m. View Comments

Lutz and Bornhorst swept Southern Indoor Champs; Kirkman won Grassroots opener

Ryan Lutz beat his Tekno RC teammate Joe Bornhorst in all three classes in Georgia after the two shared TQ's. In SoCal, Shaun Kirkman won the Truggy final at the Grassroots series opener.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 1, 2016, 1:31 p.m. View Comments

Hobbywing signed Bruno Coelho through 2018

Reigning IFMAR 4WD world champion Bruno Coelho has switched from LRP to Hobbywing, having signed a three-year deal.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 1, 2016, 1:24 p.m. View Comments

POLL: What's the biggest factor in determining whether to attend a big race?

When you're deciding which marquee event deserves your vacation time and paycheck, which is the most important thing to consider?

Aaron Waldron Feb. 1, 2016, 6:35 p.m. View Comments

Watch the Pro-Line Racing 1966 Ford F-100 body pose for the camera [VIDEO]

New Pro-Line promo video shows a scale rig built with the new 1966 Ford F-100 pickup shell sitting pretty in the studio.

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

Four new Dynamite SpeedTreads II 1/8-scale buggy pre-mounted tire options

Dynamite RC has introduced the Fullwick, Gription, Dirtsmith and Dirtrage tire patterns pre-mounted to white 1/8-scale buggy wheels.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 29, 2016, 12:54 p.m. View Comments

First look at upcoming HB D816 e-buggy, D815 RGT8 GT car, and CRF3 engine

HB Europe will soon release details of a new D816 brushless-powered 1/8-scale buggy and the D815 RGT8 that was first spotted at last year's World Cup in Malaysia. The HB-badged Team Orion CRF3 engine is already available in some parts of the world.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 29, 2016, 1:19 p.m. View Comments

PR Racing America appointed Fred Wieland as East Coast team manager

Long-time PR Racing America team driver Fred Wieland will oversee sponsored drivers throughout the eastern United States.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 29, 2016, 2:59 p.m. View Comments

Kyosho Optima re-release coming soon?

Kyosho posted a teaser to its website and Facebook page hinting at an upcoming announcement, showing the silhouette of what looks like a vintage off-road buggy.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 29, 2016, 2:28 p.m. View Comments

Team Magic E6 III BES full-option monster truck rolling chassis [GALLERY]

The latest monster truck from Team Magic is a almost-ready-to-run version of its very popular E6 III HX RTR loaded with gold-anodized aluminum parts.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 29, 2016, 12:18 p.m. View Comments

New JConcepts narrow and wide front wings for TLR 22 3.0

JConcepts has released two different front wing options that are a direct fit for the TLR 22 3.0 buggy.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 29, 2016, 11:06 a.m. View Comments

XRAY aluminum flex chassis for X1 formula racer

XRAY's new optional chassis has special cutout openings for increased flex, which adds traction and steering on low- to medium-bite tracks.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 29, 2016, 11:16 a.m. View Comments

Core RC tool and oil bags, new Pro Series 1S LiPo

Core RC has released two new pieces of racer luggage, along with the first pack in a new Pro Series of LiPo batteries.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 29, 2016, 11:51 a.m. View Comments

Capricorn's upcoming LAB P-1 200mm pan car kit and new keyed bulkheads for TE03

Capricorn has published CAD images of its upcoming entry into the 200mm pan car category, as well as information on new tweak-proof bulkheads for the TE03 touring car.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 28, 2016, 1:35 p.m. View Comments

Top privateers at Picco On-Road Challenge Europe to be awarded sponsorship

The highest-placing non-pro driver in both the 1/10-scale and 1/8-scale classes in Fiorano the first weekend of April will receive up to six engines for the 2016 season.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 28, 2016, 7:44 p.m. View Comments

New Team Magic R35 drifter, E5 monster truck and updated hauler bag

Check out the Team Magic E4D drift car with a middle-front motor position, silver carbon fiber and stylish R35 body, as well as the brushless-powered 1/10-scale monster truck and new version of their popular hauler bag with plastic drawers.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 28, 2016, 7:13 p.m. View Comments

New Reedy 1216-C2 AC/DC-powered competition balance charger

After the first "teaser" image of this new Reedy charger was posted a year ago, it's finally ready for the public.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 28, 2016, 6:26 p.m. View Comments

New O.S. Speed Shimo Edition R21, 21XZ-B SpecII combo set, and Max-12TG Ver.III

O.S. has released three new engines, covering every popular class of surface vehicles.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 28, 2016, 3:50 p.m. View Comments

Luxury RC aluminum camber arms for Traxxas vehicles

Luxury RC's aluminum camber arms are more durable, colorful options to replace the plastic pieces on a variety of 2WD Traxxas trucks.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 28, 2016, 6:15 p.m. View Comments

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