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Ogden, Lutz and Bornhorst won Wicked Weekend

Cole Ogden topped the Pro Nitro Buggy class, Ryan Lutz drove off with the Pro Nitro Truck victory and Joe Bornhorst won A1 and A2 to clinch the Pro E-Buggy title at the Wicked Weekend. Here's the full race report from JConcepts, whose drivers won nin

Aaron Waldron Aug. 23, 2017, 10:49 a.m. View Comments

New Ultimate Racing dual turnbuckle wrenches

Modelix Racing added two new dual turnbuckle wrenches to its Ultimate Racing line, with each item capable of adjusting two different sizes.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 23, 2017, 2:26 p.m. View Comments

Discounted early summer entries now available for 2018 Dirt Nitro Challenge

The first 50 people to sign up for the 2018 Dirt Nitro Challenge this summer will take advantage of a special price!

Aaron Waldron Aug. 23, 2017, 8:43 a.m. View Comments

New Leadfinger Racing A2 body for SRX8E

Leadfinger Racing added the SRX8E to the list of cars which can be adorned with the new A2 design, which was aggressively sculpted to provide greater cooling and reduced overall downforce.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 23, 2017, 2:46 p.m. View Comments

Two new Kyosho vintage vehicles coming soon [VIDEO]

Kyosho shared a couple of teaser images and video clips on its Facebook page touting what's believed to be a return of the Javelin buggy and Chevy Stepside 4x4.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 23, 2017, 9:27 a.m. View Comments

New HUDY 20-30mm adjustable ride height gauge

This new HUDY ride height gauge can quickly and easily be adjusted in 1mm increments from 20-30mm.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 23, 2017, 9:04 a.m. View Comments

Pro-Line Racing Monster Truck-A-Palooza to be held October 14

Pro-Line Racing will host for a one-of-a-kind RC monster truck bashing event featuring different contests like Sumo Wars, Straight Rhythm and Monster Darts.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 23, 2017, 9:14 a.m. View Comments

Neumann, Rau and Ehrmann crowned German champions in Truck and 4WD

Jorn Neumann drove a Team Durango stadium truck to victory in Kongen last weekend, while XRAY teammates Luca Rau and Elias Ehrmann won the 4WD and Junior 4WD titles.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 23, 2017, 1:06 p.m. View Comments

New Hitec X2 AC Plus Black Edition charging system

Hitec's latest two-channel, AC-powered battery charger and discharger can be controlled by your smartphone.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 22, 2017, 1:01 p.m. View Comments

WHERE’S WALDO: The mashed potatoes of RC morality

When it comes to being mad about the results of an RC race, jealousy and blind brand loyalty go together like mashed potatoes and gravy.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 22, 2017, 4:29 p.m. View Comments

New Castle Creations E-Buggy Racing Edition Mamba X speed control and motor combos

Castle Creations released two new motor/ESC options pairing the powerful Mamba X with motors chosen specifically to provide the power delivery and consistency needed for E-Buggy racing.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 22, 2017, 1:34 p.m. View Comments

New West Coast RC Works P12 carbon fiber servo mounting plates for Black Carpet

West Coast RC Works announced a new lineup of accessories for the Black Carpet pan car, the first of which is a carbon fiber mounting plate available to directly fit popular servos.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 21, 2017, 8:16 a.m. View Comments

New 175RC Coolant Green aluminum lock nuts and ball stud washers

175RC added new Coolant Green-anodized aluminum M4 lock nuts and ball stud washers to its assortment of hardware.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 21, 2017, 12:26 p.m. View Comments

POLL: How do you feel about endurance racing?

A few tracks recently announced marathon relay off-road endurance races with multi-driver teams racing a single car for 6 hours or more. Does that sound like fun to you?

Aaron Waldron Aug. 21, 2017, 7:41 a.m. View Comments

Painted short course body auction to cap off successful Pit Stop Hobbies Summer Extravaganza charity race

The annual Pit Stop Hobbies Summer Extravaganza Race and Charity Paint Off Competition raised over $1250 to benefit the Childrens Miracle Network, and since Butch Mann donated the Christopher Bodiesbybean Green-painted short course shell he won, you

Aaron Waldron Aug. 21, 2017, 2:23 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Evan Vail

This 20-year-old from South Carolina has been finding his way onto the podium at more big events across the country - and even qualified for the 2018 IFMAR Worlds. After two more top-five finishes at the Wicked Weekend, Evan Vail chatted about his li

Aaron Waldron Aug. 21, 2017, 4:53 p.m. View Comments

Pro drivers confirmed for TLR Cup stop at MHOR

Next month, MHOR RC Raceway will host the third event in the four-race TLR Cup series - with factory stars like Dakotah Phend and JR Mitch scheduled to attend.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 21, 2017, 8:39 a.m. View Comments

SCV RC grand re-opening race to break-in new carpet surface

After transitioning from clay to carpet, popular SoCal indoor facility SCV RC is throwing a grand re-opening race.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 18, 2017, 1:30 p.m. View Comments

New XRAY X10 '18 200mm pan car kit

The first 2018-spec vehicle from XRAY is a heavily-revamped version of the X10 200mm pan car kit for the World GT category.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 18, 2017, 12:59 p.m. View Comments

NEMO Racing report from BRCA nitro buggy fourth round

Clutch problems dogged Darren Bloomfield in Pembrey while Joni Skidmore, Tony Truman and Ollie Currie soldiered on through the A-Main.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 18, 2017, 1:17 p.m. View Comments

HOECO to distribute Sanwa in Germany, Austria and Switzerland

Following reports that Sanwa's deal with LRP had come to an end, HOECO has confirmed it will distribute the brand's equipment to Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 18, 2017, 9:52 a.m. View Comments

New Roche Products world championship commemorative hats

Roche Products released two new hat designs to celebrate the brand's world championship win last year.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 18, 2017, 9:06 a.m. View Comments

New 175RC TruSpin bearing kit and aluminum wing screws for RC10F6

The latest batch of goodies from 175RC are fit for the RC10F6 formula pan car kit, including a new TruSpin bearing kit and lightweight aluminum wing screws anodized blue.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 18, 2017, 1:50 p.m. View Comments

RIP Kevin Koch, 1962-2017

Kevin Koch, president of the National Retail Hobby Store Association and owner of Uncle Don's Hobbies in Palm Desert, California, has died. He was 55 years old.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 18, 2017, 4:25 p.m. View Comments

New Yeah Racing Mobster 540 brushless motor lineup [VIDEO]

Yeah Racing released a new range of 540-size brushless motors called Mobster, which aren't race legal but built to provide additional performance and efficiency.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 18, 2017, 9:22 a.m. View Comments

New VRP battery and body protector kit for B64

Vision Racing Products is now packing a 10-piece pack of self-adhesive felt pieces to protect the inside of the body, as well as the case of the battery installed in a B64.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 18, 2017, 10:05 a.m. View Comments

Hohwart won California Touring Series title

Team Associated's Rick Hohwart clinched the CTS championship with a second-place finish at the final round held at Speedworld Raceway.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 17, 2017, 2:59 p.m. View Comments

Kurzbuch and Coelho to continue ENS title fight in Aigen

Defending Euro Nitro Series champion Simon Kurzbuch will continue his pursuit of points leader Bruno Coelho on an all-new surface at MAV Aigen in Austria.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 17, 2017, 3:20 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Truhe, Cavalieri, Tebo and Maifield won 2010 ROAR Nationals

Seven years ago today, the 2010 ROAR Electric Off-Road Nationals kicked off on the outdoor track at Leisure Hours Raceway - where Mike Truhe, Ryan Cavalieri, Jared Tebo and Ryan Maifield each scored a Modified-class national title, and the 4WD short

Aaron Waldron Aug. 17, 2017, 1:04 p.m. View Comments

BREAKING: Hobbico officially pulled the plug on Team Durango

After the Team Durango brand suffered a decline in business over the last couple of years, Hobbico has decided to terminate the product line and will deplete existing stock. The ARRMA brand, however, remains healthy and will continue.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 17, 2017, 2:50 p.m. View Comments

King won second round of DTR series

Despite qualifying fourth, Team Orion-powered and Pro-Line Racing-equipped HB Racing driver Cody King won the main event at Dialed In Raceway at round two of the DTR series.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 16, 2017, 9:33 a.m. View Comments

Tessmann talked about triple victory at Nationals

Ty Tessmann mentioned the setup changes necessary as the track developed, as well as what made the track most difficult, in his race report after he won three national championships this past weekend.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 16, 2017, 1:15 p.m. View Comments

JConcepts named official spec tire of inaugural International Off-Road Carpet Championship

Every buggy and truck that hits the track at the first International Off-Road Carpet Championships in Las Vegas this October will be equipped with JConcepts Swaggers and Pin Downs.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 16, 2017, 1:52 p.m. View Comments

HobbyPlex 11-Hour Enduro scheduled for October 8

The Hobbytown HobbyPlex will provide lunch for all 3- and 4-person teams competing in an eleven-hour-long off-road endurance race on October 8.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 16, 2017, 1:35 p.m. View Comments

LRC: LiveTime named exclusive distributor of ImmersionRC LapRF drone timing hardware for North and South America

ImmersionRC has developed new hardware that uses the video frequency of racing drones to provide accurate lap timing for up to eight aircraft at once without need for an additional transponder, and you can now purchase the system through LiveTime.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 16, 2017, 11:37 a.m. View Comments

Ellis, Clarke and Debique won third annual Caribbean Invitaitonal

Jamrock RC Car Club hosted its third annual Caribbean Invitational this past weekend, drawing racers from Grand Cayman, Trinidad and Tobago, USA and Jamaica. Lascelles Ellis, Mike Clarke and Andy Debique won the nitro touring, electric touring and GT

Aaron Waldron Aug. 16, 2017, 12:30 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Tony Truman

Tony Truman is one of the fastest off-road racers in the UK, has a super-cool job in full-size motor sports, and has lent his heavy accent to a number of our live broadcasts. Learn more about Tony in this week's Talk It Up Tuesday.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 15, 2017, 11:05 a.m. View Comments

WHERE’S WALDO: Why I had so much fun at the ROAR Electric Off-Road Nationals [VIDEO]

Visiting one of the East Coast’s oldest RC racing facilities was a new experience for me - and I enjoyed attending the ROAR Electric Off-Road Nationals for a number of different reasons.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 15, 2017, 4:43 p.m. View Comments

POLL: What was most impressive at the ROAR Electric Off-Road Nationals?

Several drivers recorded brilliant performances at the ROAR Electric Off-Road Nationals at The Track this past weekend, and there was a lot that went on. What did you find most impressive?

Aaron Waldron Aug. 14, 2017, 6:40 a.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: Triple win for Tessmann, two titles for Tater, Cavalieri, Stoub and Wight with one each [VIDEO]

Ty Tessmann capped off an incredible weekend at The Track with the ROAR National Championship in 2WD, 4WD and Stadium Truck, and Tater Sontag won the Stock 2WD and Stadium Truck titles. Ryan Cavalieri won Modified Short Course, Dreighton Stoub won St

Aaron Waldron Aug. 13, 2017, 6:55 p.m. View Comments

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