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Watch the French nitro buggy championship final live tomorrow

Automodelisme Live and TrackIsOpen are teaming up to broadcast the final round of the French nitro buggy championships tomorrow, where the overall champion will be crowned.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 22, 2017, 9:12 a.m. View Comments

Huzel and Mitchell won PRCP Summer Showdown Series finale

The final round of the Summer Showdown Series was held last weekend at PRCP Raceway in North Dakota, where Torian Mitchell won the nitro buggy final and XRAY's Jordan Huzel topped the E-Buggy class.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 22, 2017, 9:57 a.m. View Comments

XRAY Racing Series Germany calendar announced

XRAY has published the dates for the six-round XRS Germany championship.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 22, 2017, 9:20 a.m. View Comments

Hillside Raceway in New Hampshire featured on local news program

WMUR-TV in Manchester, New Hampshire did a segment on radio controlled hobbies - and featured racers competing at Hillside Raceway as part of the program.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 22, 2017, 9:32 a.m. View Comments

New RC Speed Secrets titanium hinge pins and screw sets for EB410

RC Speed Secrets introduced new options for the new EB410 4WD buggy, including a titanium hinge pin set and titanium screw sets with two different finishes.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 22, 2017, 10:22 a.m. View Comments

New lightweight steel clutch bell for Serpent Cobra GT

Serpent introduced a third different clutch bell for its Cobra GT, a lightened steel option that is vented to reduce operating temperatures.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 22, 2017, 10:28 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: JQ Racing release party

Yesterday marked the three-year anniversary of a swanky press conference Joseph Quagraine held at the IFMAR Worlds in Messina, Italy, where he treated the media to pizza and beer while we listened to his plans for the team.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 21, 2017, 11:17 a.m. View Comments

PDX RC Underground in search of crowd funding

Kevin Focht is looking for financial assistance to begin operating an indoor astroturf RC track in Portland, Oregon — and has put together some cool perk packages to incentivize donors.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 21, 2017, 10:20 a.m. View Comments

BREAKING: Team Associated available again through Horizon Hobby

After pulling out of the North American distributor in 2010, Team Associated vehicles, parts and accessories have returned to Horizon Hobby.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 21, 2017, 12:54 p.m. View Comments

New JConcepts F2 body for XB4 2017

JConcepts released a new addition to its race-winning F2 body lineup, this time to fit the XB4 2017 4WD buggy.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 20, 2017, 9:26 a.m. View Comments

XRAY XB2 2018 buggy coming soon

Earlier this morning, XRAY announced that further details of its 2018-spec XB2 buggy were on their way - though no mention was made of separate dirt and carpet versions.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 20, 2017, 8:43 a.m. View Comments

New Answer RC polycarbonate 1/8-scale rear wing

Answer RC released a new polycarbonate wing for 1/8-scale off-road vehicles that includes a separate molded plastic gurney flap.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 20, 2017, 10:01 a.m. View Comments

Natale and Zanchettin won Emperor of Rome titles

Marco Natale won the nitro buggy final at the Emperor of Rome event in Italy, while Alex Zanchettin earned victory in the E-buggy class.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 20, 2017, 9:17 a.m. View Comments

Boyle and Williamson crowned BRCA short course truck champions

X-Factory UK driver Darren Boyle was the only driver to win more than one round of the BRCA Short Course Truck Championship in the 2WD class, securing the overall victory with three wins in seven rounds, while his teammate Lewis Williamson scored his

Aaron Waldron Sept. 20, 2017, 10:41 a.m. View Comments

Watch Ronnefalk show how to shim D817 diffs [VIDEO]

World champion David Ronnefalk's latest how-to video demonstrates how to properly space the differentials in the D817 platform for maximum efficiency and durability.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 20, 2017, 8:28 a.m. View Comments

First look at JConcepts Snoop Nose Chevy monster truck racing body [VIDEO]

At the recent 4-Link Nationals, JConcepts debuted a new "Snoop Nose" Chevrolet monster truck shell. Watch Fred Reep and Dan Wyatt talk about it.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 20, 2017, 8:57 a.m. View Comments

New Futaba 7PX 2.4GHz T-FHSS Super Response 7-Channel Surface System [VIDEO]

Futaba released its latest flagship surface radio system called the 7PX, combining seven total channels with a new menu system and long list of features for the racer, crawler, or basher.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 20, 2017, 9:50 a.m. View Comments

Czypulowski and Reckward crowned German E-Buggy champions

The Czypu-Drom hosted the German championships for 1/8-scale electric buggy last weekend, where Mugen Seiki's Laurin Czypulowski won the overall and junior finals and teammate Daniel Reckward captured the 40+ victory. Race report via MikaNews.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 20, 2017, 8:10 a.m. View Comments

Watch the Traxxas Ford GT and Mustang GT go head-to-head [VIDEO]

The newest Traxxas action clip follows the Ford GT and Mustang GT as they race around Camp Woodward.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 19, 2017, 3:56 p.m. View Comments

New Reedy 550-SL4 sensorless 4-pole brushless motor

Reedy released a new 550-SL4 brushless motor with a high-strength rotor that's an ideal replacement for ready-to-run vehicles.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 19, 2017, 3:48 p.m. View Comments

WHERE’S WALDO: Five races where I came up just short of victory

In our poll question from last week, 45% of respondents said their last win came within the last month. In this week's Where's Waldo, Aaron recalled five particular events in which he snatched defeat from the jaws of victory — both with and without t

Aaron Waldron Sept. 19, 2017, 3:10 p.m. View Comments

New Bittydesign touring car body front foam kit [VIDEO]

These new foam pieces from Bittydesign are intended to fill the gap between a touring car body and the foam front bumper, which minimizes vibration and extends body life after repeated crashes.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 18, 2017, 9:25 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: John Michael McGinty III

John Michael McGinty III and his father have been regulars in the Southeast racing scene for the better part of a decade, which is why it’s difficult to believe that the North Carolina native is just 21 years old. Learn more about McGinty, his racing

Aaron Waldron Sept. 18, 2017, 3:19 p.m. View Comments

Johnson signed with HB Racing

Nevada native Kyle Johnson announced that he has joined the HB Racing team for the rest of 2017 and beyond.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 18, 2017, 12:48 p.m. View Comments

Ronnefalk on top of Top 25 RC Rankings after Buggyland 2.0 and Southern Nats

Two events this past weekend had big implications for the Top 25 RC rankings, as the top seven positions all changed and reigning world champion David Ronnefalk moved to the number one spot.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 18, 2017, 12:34 p.m. View Comments

Drake clinched DTR series title with final round victory

Mugen Seiki Racing star Adam Drake won the last Nitro Buggy main event of the DTR series at Revelation Raceway, which secured the overall championship.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 18, 2017, 12:55 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Who has been the biggest influence on your RC career?

Have you had a mentor that has helped you improve your skills and progress in your RC career? Who is it?

Aaron Waldron Sept. 18, 2017, 8:51 a.m. View Comments

New Samix brass lower shock mounts for SCX10 II

These new Samix RC brass lower shock and suspension mounts for the SCX10 II add 43 grams of weight down low, improving stability and eliminating flex.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 18, 2017, 9:12 a.m. View Comments

Balestri crowned IFMAR world champion

Infinity's Dario Balestri recovered from a last-place start to win the 21st running of the IFMAR 1/8-Scale Nitro On-Road World Championship in Italy this past weekend.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 18, 2017, 12:03 p.m. View Comments

Boots best at Buggyland 2.0

REDS Racing powered Elliott Boots to victory at the Buggyland 2.0 event after a hard-fought comeback in Spain.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 18, 2017, 11:30 a.m. View Comments

Phend's double win highlighted TLR Cup West at MHOR [VIDEO]

MHOR R/C Raceway held the third round of the Team Losi Racing Cup series on its outdoor track this past weekend, where the racing conditions put drivers to the test. Dakotah Phend won the 2WD and 4WD Buggy classes with TLR teammate Tyler Jones taking

Aaron Waldron Sept. 18, 2017, 11:15 a.m. View Comments

Jean's double win highlighted Northern Championship opener

David Jean won the Stadium Truck and Nitro Buggy main events at RC Race Track Des-isles in New Brunswick, making him the big winner of the first of two rounds for the Northern New Brunswick Championship.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 18, 2017, 9:44 a.m. View Comments

New TMG Speed Reactor shock pistons for 1/10- and 1/8-scale off-road vehicles

TMG Speed introduced new shock pistons for 1/10- and 1/8-scale off-road vehicles that are designed to provide superior bump handling without sacrificing jumping stability.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 15, 2017, 11:28 a.m. View Comments

Pro-Line Racing to donate half of this weekend's sales to benefit Convoy of Hope hurricane relief efforts

Half of the revenue generated by online sales this weekend will be donated by Pro-Line Racing to support Convoy of Hope in their quest to help those affected by Hurricane Irma.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 15, 2017, 9:10 a.m. View Comments

New RC Speed Secrets Next Level Hybrid ceramic bearing kit for EB410

Hot on the heels of the release of the EB410 4WD buggy, RC Speed Secrets has released a set of its Next Level Hybrid ceramic bearings to fit the whole car.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 15, 2017, 3:34 p.m. View Comments

New carbon fiber link mount for Schumacher Eclipse

On high-grip tracks, this new carbon fiber link mount for the Schumacher Eclipse allows the LiPo pack to be moved up to 7.5mm further forward for smoother handling.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 15, 2017, 9:19 a.m. View Comments

Yeah Racing magnetic invisible body mounts

Don't want to drill body post holes into your newly painted shell? These new invisible mounts use magnets to hold the body securely in place.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 15, 2017, 12:27 p.m. View Comments

New ARRMA Talion 6S BLX brushless 1/8-scale RTR truck

ARRMA updated its 70 mph 1/8-scale truck with a lower front end, redesigned suspension and revised electronics mounting position for more speed and stability.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 15, 2017, 8:58 a.m. View Comments

New AVID dual color Triad wing buttons

AVID added two new color options to its assortment of M3 Triad wing buttons, with your choice of either black/gold or black/blue anodizing.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 15, 2017, 3:48 p.m. View Comments

New Bittydesign touring car body marker kit

This latest accessory from Bittydesign makes it easy to get even, straight trim lines along the bottom touring car or 1/12-scale pan car shell.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 15, 2017, 9:31 a.m. View Comments

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