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New O.S. Speed B21 TY2 off-road buggy engine

A new version of the O.S. Speed Engines B2101 engine called the B21 TY2 is now available, named after former world champion Ty Tessmann and including a 90mm exhaust header along with a new 5.8mm carb venturi.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 4, 2017, 7:55 a.m. View Comments

New VRP droop gauges

Vision Racing Products released two new versions of its droop gauge, which made to fit either 5-40 or 3mm nuts to take the guesswork out of measuring droop.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 4, 2017, 9:25 a.m. View Comments

Tebo joined BOOMrc Graphics

Off-road all-star Jared Tebo signed with BOOMrc Graphics, and the two parties will be teaming up for a Tebo Signature Series of products.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 4, 2017, 11:09 a.m. View Comments

New Imbue center spine brace, front arm stiffener bushings and brass C-block for MBX7R

Imbue Motorsports released three new options for the popular MBX7R platform to stiffen up the chassis and front arms, as well as add a bit of weight to the rear end.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 4, 2017, 9:33 a.m. View Comments

New Arrowmax black-golden off-road ride height gauge

Arrowmax super-sized its black-golden ride height gauge, making it appropriate for 1/8-scale off-road vehicles.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 4, 2017, 8:08 a.m. View Comments

Team Orion Ultimate Modified brushless motors now ROAR approved

Team Orion announced that its Ultimate Modified lineup of brushless motors has received approval from ROAR.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 4, 2017, 11:23 a.m. View Comments

New Powerstar PM-series all-metal servos

Powerstar released a new lineup of servos for surface RC applications, with silver-edged black aluminum cases for extra durability and improved heat dissipation.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 4, 2017, 8:18 a.m. View Comments

Team EAM named North American distributor for 7075.it Special Parts

7075.it products will now be distributed throughout the U.S. and Canada by Team EAM.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 4, 2017, 11 a.m. View Comments

Watch the Pro-Line Buck Shot in action [VIDEO]

Earlier this week, Pro-Line Racing issued a formal press release on the Buck Shot tire we first saw at the ROAR Nationals - and now they've published a new video about the fresh tread pattern.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 4, 2017, 2:58 p.m. View Comments

Triple win for Lutz at Futaba O.S. Challenge

Tekno RC's Ryan Lutz cleaned up at St. Louis Dirtburners for the annual Futaba O.S. Challenge, winning the Nitro Buggy and Truck finals as well as the E-Buggy main events.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 4, 2017, 10:37 a.m. View Comments

New Schelle Racing Nova slipper clutch for B64 platform

Schelle Racing is preparing to release Nova slipper clutch for the B64 and B64D, which is lighter, lasts longer and provides better driving feel than the stock assembly.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 4, 2017, 8:55 a.m. View Comments

Mugen Challenge returning to LCRC Raceway at end of August

In three weeks, Mugen Seiki Racing star Adam Drake will host an instructional clinic for 20 drivers - before defending his win from last year's event at LCRC Raceway.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 4, 2017, 8:31 a.m. View Comments

How to program drag brake, brake strength, neutral width, timing profiles and motor type on Tekin ESC's [VIDEO]

Team Tekin published five new how-to videos where team manager Randy Pike explains how to program the company's speed controls.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 4, 2017, 2:49 p.m. View Comments

New Tekno RC Stripe beanie

Be ready for when winter hits with this stylish beanie from Tekno RC.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 4, 2017, 10:53 a.m. View Comments

New Novarossi ROLLING 7-port .21 off-road engine

Novarossi released a new 7-port off-road engine called ROLLING, with a lightened engine head and 3-needle carburetor.

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

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Phend took two wins, Maifield topped 4WD and Cavalieri crushed short course at last year's ROAR Nationals [VIDEO]

Team Losi Racing star Dakotah Phend earned the Top Qualifying spot in 2WD, 4WD and Stadium Truck at last year's ROAR Electric Off-Road Nationals, hosted by the Hobbytown USA Hobbyplex, and won two of the finals - with then-teammate Ryan Maifield taki

Aaron Waldron Aug. 3, 2017, 10:27 a.m. View Comments

New Team EAM Graphene 1S LiPo pack

Team EAM added a 1S pack to its LiPo lineup made with Graphene chemistry that results in lower resistance, higher voltage and improved performance.

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

Watch the Tekno RC EB410 turn testing laps at OCRC [VIDEO]

After team driver Joe Bornhorst posted a challenge to Facebook users, Tekno RC published a new clip of the upcoming EB410 1/10-scale 4WD buggy on the track at OCRC Raceway

Aaron Waldron Aug. 3, 2017, 11:24 a.m. View Comments

New Infinity shock oils

Creation Model released a new range of shock oils to complement its growing line of Infinity vehicles.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 3, 2017, 8:22 a.m. View Comments

Official release of Tamiya TB EVO.7 shaft-driven touring car kit

Tamiya America published complete details of the upcoming TB EVO.7 shaft-driven touring car, which is set to hit store shelves October 20.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 3, 2017, 8:14 a.m. View Comments

New Modelix Racing mini 4WD short course, crawler and rock-racer RTR's

Modelix Racing has released three new 1/12-scale ready-to-run vehicles, including a four-wheel-drive short course truck, crawler and rock racer vehicles.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 3, 2017, 9:08 a.m. View Comments

First look at upcoming Yokomo YD-2S Plus rear-wheel-drive drift car kit

The latest version of the YD-2 drift car platform from Yokomo uses a revised high-mount motor position for increased rear traction on slick surfaces.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 3, 2017, 8:28 a.m. View Comments

Laverychev and Koshcheev crowned Russian 1/8-scale off-road buggy champions

XRAY's Maxim Laverychev won the Nitro Buggy class and Daniil Koshcheev drove a Kyosho buggy to the E-Buggy victory at the RcRacer Krylo track last weekend to claim the Russian championships.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 3, 2017, 8:49 a.m. View Comments

Double victory for Reeves highlighted HNMC Members GP

Every year, the Herts Nitro Model Club hosts a free racing event with barbecue lunch to thank its members - and this year, Simon Reeves won both the nitro and electric buggy finals.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 3, 2017, 8:37 a.m. View Comments

New REDS Racing USA mens and womens tank tops

REDS Racing USA is now selling branded charcoal tank tops for men and women through an online vendor.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 2, 2017, 11:08 a.m. View Comments

Jefferies, Finlay, Maddison and Plechac won fifth BTCC round

The penultimate round of the Schumacher RC Racing British Touring Car Championship took place in Halifax last weekend, where Olly Jeffries, Zak Finlay, Jimmy Madison and Jakub Plechac won the four classes offered - all from the TQ spot on the grid.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 2, 2017, 8:45 a.m. View Comments

Watch Drake describe tuning with exhaust pipes and headers [VIDEO]

In his latest video, Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing talked about the difference between different O.S. Engines exhaust systems.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 2, 2017, 9:36 a.m. View Comments

A Main Hobbies highlight reel from Axialfest [VIDEO]

Didn't make it to this year's Axialfest outdoor adventure? Check out this clip from A Main Hobbies to see what you missed.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 2, 2017, 10:44 a.m. View Comments

New Muchmore Racing FLETA ZX V2 ER fixed-timing brushless spec motors

Muchmore Racing released four new additions to the FLETA V2 brushless motor lineup, presenting fixed-timing versions of the 10.5-, 13.5-, 17.5- and 21.5-turn spec motors.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 2, 2017, 11:28 a.m. View Comments

RIP Margaret "Midge" Husting, 1928 - 2017

On Monday, Team Associated announced that Margaret "Midge" Husting, the wife of co-founder Gene Husting who worked in the company's accounting department and earned the nickname "Killer" for her aggressive driving style on the racetrack, has died. Sh

Aaron Waldron Aug. 2, 2017, 4:13 p.m. View Comments

Sung and Woo won DDK Off-Road Buggy Party in China

Ken Sung and Nelson Woo won the Nitro and Buggy classes at the second annual DDK Off-Road Buggy Party at the ARC International Raceway in Xiamen - where all drivers of legal age had to drink a full beer before starting the final.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 2, 2017, 8:21 a.m. View Comments

New One droop and ride height gauge

Capricorn RC released a new droop and ride height gauge under the One brand of accessories.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 2, 2017, 8:10 a.m. View Comments

Tebo split from Upgrade RC

After running custom Upgrade RC stickers for over a decade, multi-time world champion Jared Tebo announced he's moving somewhere else.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 2, 2017, 12:27 p.m. View Comments

Thunder RC Raceway moving to new location

The building where Thunder RC Raceway was located has been sold - but Eric Anderson, Robert Dirla and Myron Kinnard will be opening a new location with carpet on- and off-road tracks in time for the USVTA Southern Nationals.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 2, 2017, 10:30 a.m. View Comments

International superstars confirmed for inaugural High Voltage Contest doubleheader in Italy

On November 19, Pista off road Gli Archi in Italy will host names like Bruno Coelho, Davide Ongaro and Alessandro Stocco for the first of two High Voltage Contest races.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 2, 2017, 9:10 a.m. View Comments

McIntosh signed with Fantom

Fantom Racing added East Coast off-roader Leon McIntosh to its racing team.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 2, 2017, 2:10 p.m. View Comments

Seventh annual Karsyn's Krusaders Off-Road Challenge charity race planned for August 26

For the seventh year in a row, LRT Raceway and Hobby will host the Karsyn's Krusaders Off-Road Challenge to benefit the children's cancer outreach group - but it will be the first following the death of Karsyn's mother and KK co-founder, Jessica, fol

Aaron Waldron Aug. 2, 2017, 3:42 p.m. View Comments

New Hitec D625MW and D645MW servos

Hitec added two new "Sport Class" servos to its D-series lineup, upgrading two popular units for even better performance.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 2, 2017, 4:51 p.m. View Comments

WHERE’S WALDO: Touching both sides of the double-edged sponsorship sword

Much of the discussion regarding the evolving sales tactics of sponsoring drivers has centered around the potential impact on the retail sector of the industry, but there hasn’t been much focus on what this culture shift has done to the drivers or th

Aaron Waldron Aug. 1, 2017, 10:36 p.m. View Comments

New AVID carbon fiber battery brace and gearbox shims for B64

AVID Racing Concepts released new carbon fiber goodies for the B64 platform, in the form of a battery brace that can be swiveled out of the way as well as a set of shims to raise the gearboxes for an additional tuning option.

Aaron Waldron July 31, 2017, 3:39 p.m. View Comments

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