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New ARRMA 6S-powered Typhon 1/8-scale buggy

ARRMA introduced its new Typhon 1/8-scale buggy with a 6S-ready brushless power system.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 18, 2017, 6:03 p.m. View Comments

New front bumper for Capricorn C803

Capricorn introduced an optional front bumper assembly for the C803 that is stiffer, and gives the racer the option of mounting the body directly to the bumper.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 18, 2017, 11:26 a.m. View Comments

New PROTOform MS7 and Type-S 190mm touring car bodies

PROTOform introduced two new lids for the competitive 190mm touring car category, one with reduced downforce for high-grip surfaces and one that's designed to provide maximum control.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 18, 2017, 7:23 p.m. View Comments

Dominant double win for Maifield at inaugural IOCC

Team Orion-powered Team Yokomo star Ryan Maifield won both the 2WD and 4WD finals from the front of the grid at the first-ever International Off-Road Carpet Championships.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 18, 2017, 6:43 p.m. View Comments

Savoya scored double win at French Cup

RC Concept powered Renaud Savoya to the 2WD and 4WD victories at the French Cup held on the Reims track.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 18, 2017, 1:41 p.m. View Comments

New MIP Pucks drive system for B6 now available for pre-order

If enough customers show interest in ordering the new 17.5-class-ready Pucks system for the B6, MIP will put it into production - shaving a whopping 50% of rotating weight!

Aaron Waldron Oct. 18, 2017, 6:54 p.m. View Comments

Watch Drake describe his new nitro engine break-in method [VIDEO]

Follow along as Mugen Seiki Racing star Adam Drake talks about how he prepares his O.S. Speed Engines to hit the track.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 18, 2017, 12:43 p.m. View Comments

LRC: Watch the Team Associated Off-Road Championships LIVE from Trackside Raceway this weekend [VIDEO]

World champions Spencer Rivkin, Jared Tebo and Ryan Cavalieri are among the stars scheduled to attend the Team Associated Off-Road Championships at Trackside Hobbies and Raceway this weekend, and you'll be able to watch every lap of the racing action

Aaron Waldron Oct. 17, 2017, 3:54 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Alex Miller

The 2017 edition of the JConcepts Fall Indoor Nationals a couple of weeks ago was not the first time that Alex Miller found his place on the podium. Miller finished fourth in 2WD and third in 4WD against some tough competition from those in the North

Aaron Waldron Oct. 16, 2017, 7:06 p.m. View Comments

Nault and McNair combined for three wins at Region 9 championships

405 RC Raceway hosted the Region 9 championships this past weekend, where Reedy-powered Team Associated driver Trevor Nault won the Modified 2WD and 4WD buggy classes and teammate Rhett McNair added the 13.5 2WD title.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 16, 2017, 6:01 p.m. View Comments

New XRAY XB4 2018 4WD off-road buggy kit

XRAY released the new-for-2018 version of the defending world, U.S., European and EOS champion XB4 4WD off-road buggy.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 16, 2017, 5:13 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Are you guilty of any of these RC racing faux pas?

Have you cheated at an RC race? Used gear from a company other than your sponsor? Taken someone out? Check all that apply!

Aaron Waldron Oct. 16, 2017, 10:40 a.m. View Comments

New Capricorn red and black hats

Capricorn has released two new baseball-style hats: a red one with a flat bill, and a black one with a curved bill.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 16, 2017, 5:47 p.m. View Comments

Drake and Ogden won California Nitro Cup

Dialed In RC Raceway hosted the California Nitro Cup last weekend, where Adam Drake won the Nitro and Electric Buggy classes and Mugen Seiki Racing teammate Cole Ogden topped the Truck final.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 16, 2017, 5:38 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Coelho's incredible run to the 4WD world championship [VIDEO]

Tuesday marked the two-year anniversary XRAY's Bruno Coelho wrapping up the 2015 IFMAR 4WD title in dominating fashion, leaving no doubt as to who the fastest driver on the planet was that day — but it wasn't without a bit of controversy.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 13, 2017, 12:04 a.m. View Comments

DEVELOPING: Mark Pavidis let go from AKA Products

Multi-time world champion and well-known product designer Mark Pavidis posted to his personal Facebook page yesterday that he was no longer employed by AKA Products.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 13, 2017, 10:44 a.m. View Comments

New HRC Racing 5800mAh 4S LiPo pack

HRC Racing released a new, high-capacity 4S LiPo battery intended for providing power to 1/8-scale off-road vehicles.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 13, 2017, 1:18 p.m. View Comments

Falcon Hobby Supply to host ARRMAgeddon Bash-n-Dash October 28th

Hobbico and Falcon Hobby Supply are teaming up for a day of RC fun, including a kids area, long jump contest, high jump competition, tug o' war, 100-yard dash, raffle and more!

Aaron Waldron Oct. 13, 2017, 4:25 p.m. View Comments

How oval racer Erik Steel reaches out to the next generation of racers

Erik Steel mimicked his favorite full-size race car drivers by carrying a stack of printed cards with him to sign and hand out to kids at the Northeast Oval Racers Association season opener at Lake City Speedway — hopefully hooking future racers into

Aaron Waldron Oct. 13, 2017, 4:04 p.m. View Comments

New LMR two-car carrying bags

LMR released a versatile new bag design that can be carrying as a duffel or backpack, and is big enough to hold up to two 1/8-scale off-road vehicles.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 13, 2017, 4:58 p.m. View Comments

New Version B shock towers for Infinity IF14

Creation Model released optional shock towers for the Infinity IF14 touring car with different shock mounting positions to provide a more stable feel.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 13, 2017, 1:11 p.m. View Comments

Spare and option parts now available for Tekno EB410

Tekno RC announced that spare parts for its EB410 buggy — as well as options like carbon fiber shock towers and tuning parts — are now available.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 13, 2017, 3:02 p.m. View Comments

Breathtaking GTA Raceway scale Mini-Z and drifting course in Montreal to open for testing next week

Over four months of work (and more than 2000 LED's) went into the creation of GTA Raceway, a spectacular new Mini-Z track set to open in Toronto next week.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 13, 2017, 6:03 p.m. View Comments

New Exotek Racing titanium puck bones and 81-tooth POM spur gear for B64

These new lightweight titanium front and rear driveshaft bones and 81-tooth POM spur gear from Exotek Racing are designed to upgrade the drivetrain of the B64 platform.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 13, 2017, 1:39 p.m. View Comments

Fourth annual Full Throttle RC Park Mayhem Race scheduled for November 17-19

The Full Throttle RC Park in Green Island, New York announced that its annual Mayhem Race will take place over two days for the first time, with additional practice on Friday, to pack more fun into the third weekend of November.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 13, 2017, 5:24 p.m. View Comments

New Team Associated Factory Team 4-shoe clutch gauge

Unsure if your clutch shoes are too worn to provide proper performance? This new Team Associated Factory Team "go or no-go" gauge gets rid of the guesswork.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 12, 2017, 3:24 p.m. View Comments

LRP signed Leo to trackside support team

In addition to racing his LRP-powered Team Associated vehicles, Italian off-road racer Andrea Leo will be tasked with assisting customers across Southern Italy.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 11, 2017, 12:41 p.m. View Comments

Tessmann and Hara to make Euro Offroad Series debut at season 7 opener

In just over a week, the seventh season of the Euro Offroad Series will kick off in Poland - with former world champions Ty Tessmann and Atsushi Hara scheduled to attend.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 11, 2017, 4:26 p.m. View Comments

Embroidered carrying bag now included with all IGT8 kits

RCTarget announced that all IGT8 kits will now include a nice, embroidered carrying bag to make track transport easier.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 11, 2017, 11:25 a.m. View Comments

RC Concept signed Lee

Following a win this past weekend with his new MC5R engine, Korean racer Ryan Lee has been officially named a member of the RC Concept team.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 11, 2017, 10:40 a.m. View Comments

New JConcepts 1966 Chevy II Nova body set for custom drag racer short course trucks, and Slash or Stampede 4x4 monster truck suspension conversion set

JConcepts has put together a new drag racing concept using modified short course trucks, and released this old-school, three-piece Chevy muscle car lid to get down the track in style, as well as a conversion kit to create the ultimate monster truck f

Aaron Waldron Oct. 11, 2017, 3:24 p.m. View Comments