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ROAR NATS: Stoub, Sontag and Wight best in third Spec round [VIDEO]

Dreighton Stoub became the third driver in as many rounds to set the fastest time in Stock Buggy, while he secured the overall in 4WD with a third-straight TQ run. Tater Sontag turned a new track record in Stock Truck to put the pressure on teammate

Aaron Waldron Aug. 12, 2017, 1:06 p.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: New gear from JConcepts, Pro-Line, TLR, Orion, Trinity and Yokomo

With Day Two of ROAR Electric Off-Road Nationals qualifying at The Track is underway, check out new prototype and pre-production items being used this weekend by drivers from JConcepts, Pro-Line Racing, Team Losi Racing, Team Orion, Trinity and Yokom

Aaron Waldron Aug. 12, 2017, 11:44 a.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: Sontag, Stoub and Wight secured spec-class TQ's [VIDEO]

Tater Sontag set the fastest times in the final round of Stock 2WD and Stadium Truck to lock up the overall. In Stock 4WD, Dreighton Stoub already had the first starting spot on lock - and Jackson Brunson had the best run in Q4. And Will Cushing set

Aaron Waldron Aug. 12, 2017, 4:55 p.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: Tessmann took 2WD, 4WD and Truck while Rivkin got short course in third Mod round [VIDEO]

XRAY's Ty Tessmann had the fastest round three times in the 2WD, 4WD and Stadium Truck classes, setting himself up to earn the overall in each, while Spencer Rivkin was fastest in Short Course as teammate Alex Kosciuszek moved into the points lead. H

Aaron Waldron Aug. 12, 2017, 1:34 p.m. View Comments

Gruber grabbed title at soggy 200mm nitro touring car European Championship

Unusually wet weather in France threatened the EFRA European Championships for the 200mm nitro touring car division, but the race was able to be decided on the track - and WRC's Toni Gruber took the title.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 12, 2017, 5:30 p.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: Tessmann secured 2WD, 4WD and Truck TQ; Cavalieri to start short course final up front [VIDEO]

Team Orion-powered, Pro-Line Racing-equipped XRAY star Ty Tessmann cleaned up in the final round of ROAR Electric Off-Road Nationals qualifying at The Track to lock up the overall TQ honors in 2WD, 4WD and Stadium Truck. Meanwhile, Ryan Cavalieri dro

Aaron Waldron Aug. 12, 2017, 6:44 p.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: Tessmann topped two, Tollard and Cavalieri took Truck classes in round two [VIDEO]

Ty Tessmann is the overall leader in 2WD, 4WD and Stadium Truck after setting the fastest Buggy times in the second round, along with Cole Tollard's surprise Stadium Truck run, while Ryan Cavalieri is 2-for-2 in Short Course. Here are the top 20 i

Aaron Waldron Aug. 11, 2017, 6:28 p.m. View Comments

New Raw Speed B6 body coming soon [VIDEO]

Raw Speed showed off an all-white prototype of its upcoming B6 body - along with a cool clip showing how it's made.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 11, 2017, 9:41 a.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: Phend, Maifield, Tessmann and Cavalieri fastest in first Modified round

Defending champions Dakotah Phend and Ryan Maifield set the quickest times in 2WD and 4WD, respectively, while Ty Tessmann recorded the best run of Stadium Truck and Ryan Cavalieri was best in Short Course. Here are the top twenty for each Modified c

Aaron Waldron Aug. 11, 2017, 1:32 p.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: The Track tour and layout map with Dakotah Phend

Can't make it to this year's ROAR Nationals at The Track? Take a look inside the facility - and hear what defending 2WD champion Dakotah Phend thinks about each section of the layout.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 11, 2017, 3:22 p.m. View Comments

New VRP 2018-version gullwing front shock tower for B6

Vision Racing Products updated its gullwing front shock tower for the B6 with a double-beveled edge that is less likely to snag on carpet and turf tracks.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 11, 2017, 1:47 p.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: Cushing cruised in 2WD while Stoub, Wyrick and Wight repeated in second spec round

After a runner-up score in Q1 William Cushing set the fastest time in the second round of Stock 2WD qualifying at the ROAR Nationals at The Track to grab the overall top spot overnight, while Dreighton Stoub, Wayne Wyrick and Alan Wight took steps cl

Aaron Waldron Aug. 11, 2017, 5:23 p.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: Sontag, Stoub, Wyrick and Wight top first round of Spec classes

Tater Sontag was the fastest Stock 2WD driver, Dreighton Stoub topped the 13.5-turn 4WD class, Wayne Wyrick set the pace in Stadium Truck and Alan Wight was quickest in Short Course.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 11, 2017, 12:10 p.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: Tessmann topped seeding charts, Rivkin fastest in short course

In his first ROAR Electric Off-Road Nationals since joining XRAY, Ty Tessmann tore up The Track with the fastest three consecutive laps in 2WD, 4WD and Stadium Truck. Meanwhile, Team Associated's Spencer Rivkin set the best seeding time in Short Cour

Aaron Waldron Aug. 10, 2017, 10:14 p.m. View Comments

Optional upgrade set for Kyosho TF7 touring car

Kyosho released a new carbon fiber chassis and top deck set with updated bulkheads for the TF7 touring car, which team drivers used at the 2016 Worlds and 2017 Japanese Nationals. The set increases traction and offers additional adjustment options.

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

Learn how to tune throttle and brake frequency with Team Tekin's Randy Pike [VIDEO]

Team Tekin team manager Randy Pike recorded two quick clips to explain throttle and brake frequency adjustments and how they change the "feel" of your vehicle, as well as give suggested starting points.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 9, 2017, 9:38 a.m. View Comments

New Schumacher gilet

Is the autumn weather too cold for a t-shirt, but too warm for a jacket? Schumacher RC has you covered with a new, "frost grey" padded vest.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 9, 2017, 8:41 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: 2010 ROAR Carpet Nationals at The Track [VIDEO]

Mimis RC Track opened in 1992 and was named to simply "The Track" in 2005. The facility transformed into a full-time clay off-road track in 2012 - but not before hosting a ROAR National Championship for Carpet On-Road back in 2010 when Josh Cyrul dom

Aaron Waldron Aug. 9, 2017, 3:24 p.m. View Comments

New Capricorn C-12P 1/12-scale pan car kit

Capricorn released photos and details of its new C-12P for the 1/12-scale pan car class, with adjustable front and rear ride height, big-bore shock and versatile chassis among its features.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 9, 2017, 8:32 a.m. View Comments

New RDRP brass suspension mounts for B64

These new B64 brass suspension mounts from Revolution Design Racing Products add weight down low for improved stability and can be used to adjust front-to-rear bias.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 9, 2017, 8:51 a.m. View Comments

New 3DRC fan guards and Type C touring car wing, plus a first look at upcoming pinion caddies

3DRC introduced new 30mm and 40mm fan guards and a third different touring car wing design, as well as showed off images of a future pinion caddy.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 9, 2017, 10:56 a.m. View Comments

Tacoma RC Raceway to host ten-hour 2WD buggy endurance race on August 27

On August 27, ten teams of five drivers will be picked out of a hat to compete in a ten-hour-long race of 13.5-powered buggies at Tacoma RC Raceway.

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

New gold- and silver-anodized AVID Triad M3 wing buttons

AVID added gold and silver to its list of Triad M3 wing button color options.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 9, 2017, 4:15 p.m. View Comments

Double win for Grayek at Picco Cup

LCRC hosted the Picco Cup this past weekend, where AKA Products team driver Jamie Grayek won both the Nitro Buggy and Nitro Truck classes.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 9, 2017, 12:16 p.m. View Comments

Thirtieth annual DirtRunners Challenge scheduled for September 9-10

The DirtRunners RC Car Club in Oak Ridge, New Jersey will be celebrating an impressive milestone alongside off-road and dirt oval racers of all kinds and skill levels.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 9, 2017, 11:54 a.m. View Comments

Yatabe Arena to host Arrowmax Asia Cup finale in January

The Arrowmax Asia Cup will wrap up in January at Yatabe Arena in Japan, with the top non-sponsored stock and F1 drivers from each participating country receiving a free trip.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 9, 2017, 8:58 a.m. View Comments

Third annual SiKcross scheduled for September 1-3 at Pro-Line test track

The track built behind Pro-Line Racing headquarters will once again host the Sik Track Designs SiKcross - where the main events start out of a drop-down gate, and 5150 Media Productions will shoot an episode of Come Drive With Us

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

WHERE'S WALDO: Who and what to watch at the ROAR Electric Off-Road Nationals

In preparation for this week's ROAR Electric Off-Road Nationals at The Track, I put together the six drivers who have the most to win or lose in Modified, the six most likely drivers to have a surprising weekend, eight drivers to watch in the Stock c

Aaron Waldron Aug. 8, 2017, 7:21 p.m. View Comments

First look at upcoming PROTOform VTA wheels

Following the release of new tires for the VTA class, PROTOform published a teaser of a new wheel design.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 8, 2017, 12:06 p.m. View Comments

New JConcepts S2 body for 8IGHT-E 4.0

JConcepts collaborated with its team drivers to create the new S2 shell for the brushless-powered 8IGHT-E 4.0 buggy.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 8, 2017, 11:33 a.m. View Comments

Tebo took top spot in Top 25 RC rankings after Euros

The top nine spots in the Top 25 RC rankings changed after the European Championships last weekend, with Jared Tebo moving taking over #1 for the first time.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 8, 2017, 11:05 a.m. View Comments

New 120-gram brass mid-weight for Schumacher Atom GT12 platform

This new brass mid-weight for the Schumacher Atom CC weighs 120 grams, which is useful for meeting the minimum weight requirement and provides more grip, which makes the car easier to drive.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 8, 2017, 11:52 a.m. View Comments

Watch Drake show how to scuff a Lexan wing [VIDEO]

Take that brand new, crystal clear, shiny Lexan wing and scratch it all up evenly for better visibility! In his latest video, Mugen Seiki Racing star Adam Drake shows you how.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 8, 2017, 8:34 a.m. View Comments

New AVID FastTune camber shims for RC8B3 and MBX7

AVID Racing Concepts introduced new shims that can be used to quickly and accurately adjust the camber of popular pillow ball-equipped 1/8-scale vehicles.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 8, 2017, 4:30 p.m. View Comments

Trackside Hobbies and Raceway to host Team Associated Off-Road Championships in October

Trackside Hobbies and Raceway adjusted the schedule for its Team Associated Off-Road Championships to fit the upcoming IFMAR Worlds in China - and will invite the fastest electric off-road racers in the country to compete October 18-22.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 7, 2017, 9:55 a.m. View Comments

Tilted Worlds clean sweep for Woodyard

Serpent team driver Austin Woodyard dominated the Tilted Worlds, winning all three classes from the TQ spot on the grid.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 7, 2017, 3:28 p.m. View Comments

Jemison, Orlowski, Skelding and Smith won oOple Invernational

Schumacher teammates Ben Jemison and Michal Orlowski won the premier 2WD and 4WD buggy classes at Robin Hood Raceway this past weekend for the annual oOple Invernational, while Adam Skelding and Dave Smith topped the Truck classes.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 7, 2017, 4:08 p.m. View Comments

New LRP USB Bridge V3

LRP has released a new third-generation USB bridge so that Flow X users can install different firmware versions.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 7, 2017, 3:06 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Cole Tollard

Former Reedy Race open-class winner Cole Tollard drove his Reedy-powered, JConcepts-equipped Team Associated buggy into his first ROAR Nationals A-Main last year. Can he do it again this weekend? Learn more about Cole's life, RC career and future goa

Aaron Waldron Aug. 7, 2017, 11:40 a.m. View Comments

POLL: Who will win Modified 2WD Buggy at the ROAR Nationals?

Which driver will take the coveted Modified 2WD Buggy title at the ROAR Nationals at The Track in Gaithersburg, MD this weekend?

Aaron Waldron Aug. 7, 2017, 9:39 a.m. View Comments

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