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New JConcepts Octagon 2WD and 4WD buggy tires

JConcepts released a new, slick-type tire for 1/10-scale buggies called the Octagon, with a new rounded carcass and subtle tread pattern.

Aaron Waldron July 21, 2017, 9:52 a.m. View Comments

Team Trinity launched new website

Team Trinity refreshed the look of its home page with revamped navigation to browse the company's motors, batteries, accessories and option parts.

Aaron Waldron July 21, 2017, 9:42 a.m. View Comments

New Ultimate Racing special tool for turnbuckles and nuts

The latest tool in the Ultimate Racing portfolio can fit six different sizes of turnbuckles and nuts.

Aaron Waldron July 21, 2017, 8:17 a.m. View Comments

Watch the HPI Trophy Truggy Flux kick up dust [VIDEO]

HPI Racing enlisted Motion Tactics to capture the Trophy Truggy Flux spraying sand everywhere on a stretch of fire road.

Aaron Waldron July 21, 2017, 12:33 p.m. View Comments

Watch Kanai describe Kyosho's new aeration shock caps for MP9 [VIDEO]

Kyosho released new aeration shock caps for the MP9 series of buggies, which increase grip and settle more quickly after jumps. Watch famed designer Yuichi Kanai talk about them!

Aaron Waldron July 21, 2017, 11:07 a.m. View Comments

New VP-Pro high-downforce body for SRX8E

VP Pro has introduced a new clear Lexan shell for the SRX8E electric buggy that's designed to provide maximum downforce for better handling.

Aaron Waldron July 20, 2017, 7:37 a.m. View Comments

New Arrowmax black-golden droop gauge

Arrowmax has treated its popular 1/10-scale droop gauge, which measures -3mm to 10mm, with its black-gold anodizing finish.

Aaron Waldron July 20, 2017, 7:29 a.m. View Comments

New MIP turnbuckle wrenches

Now you can add turnbuckle wrenches — in 3.25, 3.70, and 4.00mm sizes — to your box full of tools from MIP.

Aaron Waldron July 20, 2017, 10:52 a.m. View Comments

New HB Racing D817 0.8-module main gears IFMAR-legal rear wings [UPDATED]

HB Racing now offers finer-toothed spur gears and clutch bells for the D817, which are more efficient, as well as an IFMAR-legal rear wing available in three color choices.

Aaron Waldron July 20, 2017, 8:39 a.m. View Comments

New VBC Racing team t-shirt

VBC Racing introduced a stylish new activewear t-shirt that's lightweight and quick-absorbing.

Aaron Waldron July 20, 2017, 7:58 a.m. View Comments

New adjustable rear H-arm suspension kit for Yokomo YD-2 and YD-4

Team Yokomo released an new adjustable H-arm rear suspension conversion for its YD-2 and YD-4 drift cars which make it easy to alter the car's track width, both to suit different body styles as well as alter performance.

Aaron Waldron July 20, 2017, 7:50 a.m. View Comments

New 3DRC Aero Type A and Type B touring car wings

3DRC released two new wing designs to fit 190mm touring cars, each providing a different aerodynamic profile.

Aaron Waldron July 20, 2017, 10:27 a.m. View Comments

New Ultimate Racing 2S LiPo receiver packs

Modelix Racing introduced two new Ultimate Racing accessories - flat- and hump-style 2S LiPo receiver packs with 2500mAh capacity.

Aaron Waldron July 20, 2017, 8:06 a.m. View Comments

New RC Concept SC10R speed control

After team driver Renaud Savoya finished third at the European Championships for 2WD yesterday RC Concept released details of its latest 1/10-scale racing ESC called the SC10R.

Aaron Waldron July 20, 2017, 8:54 a.m. View Comments

Double win for Wang highlighted ninth annual Timezone GP and Sven Boehringer Family Reunion Race

After nine years, the Timezone GP has now been named the Sven Boehringer Family Reunion Race, honoring a racer who died last year. JJ Wang won the Modified Touring Car and 1/8-Scale Nitro Open finals this past weekend, earning the biggest accolades o

Aaron Waldron July 20, 2017, 9:32 a.m. View Comments

RIP Daniel Rowlands, 1977-2017

British vintage RC icon Daniel Rowlands, who notably helped contribute to the development of the upcoming Schumacher RC Racing Masami CAT XLS re-release, died over the weekend. Here's a eulogy written by Naushad Ali Junglee and posted in the IconicRC

Aaron Waldron July 19, 2017, 3:50 p.m. View Comments

New JConcepts aluminum front camber link mount and bulkhead for B6

This new JConcepts 2-piece front camber link mount and bulkhead for the B6 and B6D adds style and strength, as well as the option to change the buggy's weight balance.

Aaron Waldron July 19, 2017, 12:51 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Maifield and Rivkin won rain-shortened ROAR 1/8-Scale Electric Off-Road Nationals

Starting today, the fastest 1/8-scale electric off-road racers in the country will be competing at the AMain Performance Hobbies Silver Dollar RC Raceway in Chico, CA for the ROAR Nationals, after which champions will be crowned for the E-Buggy, E-Tr

Aaron Waldron July 19, 2017, 10:52 a.m. View Comments

New Schelle Racing aluminum steering rack for B64

Schelle Racing released a black-anodized aluminum steering rack to replace the flexible, breakable plastic piece that comes with the B64 buggy.

Aaron Waldron July 19, 2017, 8 a.m. View Comments

Martin crowned 2WD European Champion

Starting from the TQ spot on the grid, Lee Martin's Team Yokomo buggy sped off to victory in Italy ahead of Michal Orlowski and Renaud Savoya.

Aaron Waldron July 19, 2017, 11:43 a.m. View Comments

New REDS Racing Gen2 1/8-scale brushless motors

REDS Racing revamped its lineup of 1/8-scale brushless motors to create the new Gen2 series, with a new can, new rotor and new stator windings for greater efficiency and lower temperatures.

Aaron Waldron July 19, 2017, 7:43 a.m. View Comments

New Vision Racing Products XV3 shock pistons for 5IVE-B and 5IVE-T

Vision Racing Products scaled up its XV3 shock pistons to provide the same quick-rebound characteristics for 1/5-scale off-road racers.

Aaron Waldron July 19, 2017, 7:33 a.m. View Comments

New Team Orion Vortex Ultimate modified brushless motors

Team Orion has released a new lineup of modified-class Vortex Ultimate brushless motors - just like what Ty Tessmann used to win the 4WD class at last weekend's Hot Rod Hobbies Off-Road Shootout.

Aaron Waldron July 18, 2017, 3:26 p.m. View Comments

New limited edition O.S. Speed 21XZ-B Ty 110% off-road racing engine

To celebrate Ty Tessmann’s ROAR Fuel Off-Road National Championship in the 1/8-Scale Truck class, O.S. Engines released a new limited edition version of the Speed 21XZ-B Spec II called the Ty 110% - as well as the longest exhaust header they've ever

Aaron Waldron July 18, 2017, 3:57 p.m. View Comments

WHERE’S WALDO: The crater of creativity

Long gone are the days of handmade option parts, wild setups and ugly paint jobs, replaced now with an RC racing environment that might be a bit more judgmental - and is definitely less original.

Aaron Waldron July 18, 2017, 12:24 p.m. View Comments

Drake won Oil City Dash

Mugen Seiki Racing star Adam Drake traveled to Edmonton, Alberta, Canada for the Oil City Dash - and came home with the Buggy-class victory.

Aaron Waldron July 18, 2017, 4:07 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Aaron Kothman

Upstate New York native and rising off-road racing star Aaron Kothman talked about his budding RC career, his life, and his future goals in this week's Talk It Up Tuesday.

Aaron Waldron July 17, 2017, 11:15 a.m. View Comments

POLL: How many kits have you built in your RC career?

For some RC enthusiasts, building a new kit is just as enjoyable as driving the completed project. How many kits have you built?

Aaron Waldron July 17, 2017, 7:54 a.m. View Comments

Schiller signed with PR Racing

Czech Republic off-road racer Marek Schiller joined the PR Racing team.

Aaron Waldron July 17, 2017, 3:08 p.m. View Comments

Cavalieri's double victory, Tessmann's 4WD win highlighted 20th annual Hot Rod Hobbies Shootout [VIDEO]

Team Associated star Ryan Cavalieri topped the Modified 2WD Buggy and Stadium Truck classes, while XRAY's Ty Tessmann won 4WD while battling windy conditions during the main events this past weekend at the Hot Rod Hobbies Off-Road Shootout. Here are

Aaron Waldron July 17, 2017, 4:05 p.m. View Comments

Save 10% on FPV racing drones and supplies for Sky Ready RC grand opening

Sky Ready RC is a new online store dedicated to FPV drone racing - and if you use the coupon code "LIVERCFPV" during checkout you can save 10% on the entire store.

Aaron Waldron July 14, 2017, 9:27 a.m. View Comments

Watch this Pro-Line Racing monster truck skatepark session [VIDEO]

The latest action clip from Pro-Line Racing shows a fully decked-out PRO-MT and X-MAXX going big at a skate park - including some pretty funny bloopers at the end!

Aaron Waldron July 14, 2017, 10:57 a.m. View Comments

New Picco R1 Team DLC WC2017 .21 on-road racing engine

Picco prepared for this year's World Championships in France by developing a new version of its top-shelf .21 on-road racing engine with port timing that provides greater bottom end power.

Aaron Waldron July 14, 2017, 8:30 a.m. View Comments

New LRP Pulsar Sport AC/DC charger

This new entry-level addition to the Pulsar line of chargers from LRP has a built-in power supply so it can be plugged straight into the wall - using interchangeable power cords to suit outlets in different countries.

Aaron Waldron July 14, 2017, 1:54 p.m. View Comments

New Trion Tricoroll V2 modified brushless racing motors

Trion released a V2 series of sensored brushless motors in a range of modified-class wind options.

Aaron Waldron July 14, 2017, 11:45 a.m. View Comments

Barbieri dominant at LRP-Associated Challenge in Italy

Capricorn's Federico Barbieri was fastest in all three qualifiers, and then won all three finals, on the Valletta track.

Aaron Waldron July 14, 2017, 8:45 a.m. View Comments

Full Throttle RC Raceway to host Matrix Racing Tyres US World Nitro Cup

Matrix Racing Tyres is the title sponsor for the US World Nitro Cup, to be held at Full Throttle RC Raceway from November 29 through December 3.

Aaron Waldron July 14, 2017, 8:56 a.m. View Comments

Hipex signed Schroeder

German nitro on-road racer Timo Schroeder has agreed to use Hipex exhaust systems and accessories.

Aaron Waldron July 14, 2017, 11:11 a.m. View Comments

New RC Pro Style brushless motor fan mount

RC Pro Style has released a clamping fan mount for 1/8-scale brushless motors that can accommodate two 40x40mm fans.

Aaron Waldron July 14, 2017, 11:27 a.m. View Comments

LRP's new big-block ZR32.X Spec.4 Competition nitro engine

LRP has revamped the largest displacement engine in its competition lineup, with a carburetor designed for ease of tuning and a new, more efficient cooling head.

Aaron Waldron July 14, 2017, 10:43 a.m. View Comments

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