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Double win for Charles highlighted Cruizin' with RC's Heads-Up Challenge

The turf off-road track at Cruizin' with RC's hosted its annual Heads-Up Challenge this past weekend, where race director Steve Charles topped the 2WD Pro Mod and 4WD Mod classes while winners were awarded in six other classes.

Aaron Waldron June 14, 2017, 9:09 a.m. View Comments

New chassis-mounted aluminum steering posts for Infinity IF14

Infinity has introduced a new option for its freshly-released IF14 electric touring car, a pair of chassis-mounted aluminum steering posts anodized red that increases steering response.

Aaron Waldron June 14, 2017, 8:08 a.m. View Comments

Lantheaume crowned French 2WD and 4WD champ after double win at fourth round

XRAY's Armand Lantheaume won both the 2WD and 4WD finals at the fourth round of the French nationals in Mutzig, which locked up the pair of overall titles.

Aaron Waldron June 14, 2017, 11:06 a.m. View Comments

New RC Speed Secrets Next Level Cheater shock pistons

RC Speed Secrets have released a new lineup of shock pistons that fit either TLR or AE 12mm shocks, which have been CNC-machined and designed to provide a more "pillowy" feel.

Aaron Waldron June 14, 2017, 1:03 p.m. View Comments

New Schelle Racing carbon fiber antenna-less B64 servo mount

Schelle Racing will soon release a carbon fiber optional servo mount for the B64 without the antenna mount.

Aaron Waldron June 14, 2017, 10:49 a.m. View Comments

Dates set for International Indoor Championships - and inaugural Indoor Off-Road Carpet Championships

Scotty Ernst is bringing the IIC back to Las Vegas this October - and the following weekend, he'll be holding an off-road race too. Entries go live tonight at 7 PM CT.

Aaron Waldron June 14, 2017, 3:44 p.m. View Comments

New RDRP carbon fiber servo mount plate and battery brace for B64

Revolution Design Racing Products released two new carbon fiber option pieces for the B64 platform, including a carbon fiber servo mount plate that no longer has the antenna mount, and a battery brace.

Aaron Waldron June 14, 2017, 9:55 a.m. View Comments

Optional narrow rear suspension holders for XRAY XB2 and XT2

XRAY has released new brass rear lower suspension holders for its XB2 and XT2 2WD off-road vehicles, which are narrower to increase chassis roll and traction.

Aaron Waldron June 14, 2017, 9:36 a.m. View Comments

RCAuto Cup in Ukraine planned for first weekend of July

RCAuto Team will host its annual RCAuto Cup on its large outdoor track on July 1-2.

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

Wang won KO Propo Grand Prix

JJ Wang drove his Mugen Seiki Racing car to the top of the podium at the KO Propo Grand Prix, hosted by the Greater LA Radio Control Racing Club.

Aaron Waldron June 13, 2017, 2:07 p.m. View Comments

WHERE’S WALDO: When RC racing (literally) left a mark on me

Some of the most memorable moments of my RC career - on-track accomplishments, job achievements, the friends I've made and the places I've visited - have left a mark on my life. One of them actually left a mark on my body.

Aaron Waldron June 13, 2017, 4:53 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Kyle McBride

Former Worlds finalist, Reedy Race Open 4WD champ, Silver State Pro Nitro Buggy winner, and seven-time defending Australian title-holder Kyle McBride talked about his RC career, hobbies, future goals and more in this week's Talk It Up Tuesday.

Aaron Waldron June 13, 2017, 11:21 a.m. View Comments

X-Factory UK signed Lewis to Alpha engine deal

Former BRCA nationals finalist Matt Lewis has agreed to terms with X-Factory UK to run Alpha Plus engines.

Aaron Waldron June 12, 2017, 9:59 a.m. View Comments

New HB Racing multi-function tool

Assemble shocks, prepare suspension balls, vent tires and more while saving space in your track luggage with this new multi-function tool from HB Racing.

Aaron Waldron June 12, 2017, 9:49 a.m. View Comments

Local racers teamed up to save indoor clay track in New Jersey

As the owners of Critters Hobbies debated pulling the plug on New Jersey's last indoor clay track, Toby Hamson and a group of drivers banded together to rent the track space and rename it 46RC - an homage to its address on a popular U.S. highway.

Aaron Waldron June 12, 2017, 4:27 p.m. View Comments

New Speedzone Peerless Series 7200mAh LiPo packs

Speedzone added three new versions of its 7200mAh LiPo battery to its Peerless lineup, offering three different plug options.

Aaron Waldron June 12, 2017, 10:39 a.m. View Comments

Serpent to release Spyder SRX-2 Team buggy kit

Serpent shared the first teaser of its upcoming Team edition Spyder SRX-2 buggy - perhaps a full option kit?

Aaron Waldron June 12, 2017, 10:10 a.m. View Comments

New JConcepts rear suspension mounts for B6 available in aluminum or brass

JConcepts now offers the C- and D-block rear suspension mounts for the B6 and B6D machined from either black- or blue-anodized aluminum, or weight-adding brass.

Aaron Waldron June 12, 2017, noon View Comments

New Exotek Racing clamp-on fan mount for 1/8-scale e-buggies

Exotek Racing has released a new clamping fan mount set to fit the large brushless motors used to power 1/8-scale off-road vehicles.

Aaron Waldron June 12, 2017, 3:32 p.m. View Comments

AMain Performance Hobbies Manufacturers World Cup highlight reel [VIDEO]

AMain Performance Hobbies published a montage of awesome action shots from its Manufacturers World Cup, which overall winner Ty Tessmann said was more fun than a typical racing format.

Aaron Waldron June 12, 2017, 6:40 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Do you consider hacking a problem in RC racing?

There's been a lot of discussion over the last couple of months about how much contact should be permitted in RC racing. Do you think hacking is an issue that should be addressed, or is it just part of competition?

Aaron Waldron June 12, 2017, 9:34 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Former ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals Junior-class winners - where are they now? [VIDEO]

ROAR added an under-16 nitro buggy final to the ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals back in 2015, and Tyler Jones and Dillon Caldwell claimed the two titles since in very different ways. Relive their victories and see what these two young men have been up t

Aaron Waldron June 9, 2017, 12:06 p.m. View Comments

PROTOform P47-N nitro touring car body coming soon

Shortly before Noon CT on Friday, PROTOform published a teaser image of what looks like an upcoming nitro touring car shell.

Aaron Waldron June 9, 2017, 1:22 p.m. View Comments

Busted hose led to indoor track flood at AMS 8.0 [VIDEO]

Tracks only get flooded at outdoor races, right? When Tim Thomas found the track for the Alabama Manufacturer Shootout under water during an early morning restroom run, Bobby Moore and the RC Trackmasters crew sprang into action.

Aaron Waldron June 9, 2017, 11:46 a.m. View Comments

Tinaglia signed with Muchmore

17-year-old Italian frontrunner Enrico Tinaglia signed with Muchmore Racing.

Aaron Waldron June 9, 2017, 7:32 a.m. View Comments

New Factory RC stand-up plates for Prodigy 625 Duo Touch

Do you use a Prodigy 625 Duo Touch charger? Bolt on these stand-up plates from Factory RC to make it easier to use - and save space in your pit area.

Aaron Waldron June 9, 2017, 8:18 a.m. View Comments

New Leadfinger Racing Assassin 2.0 Tactic body for MBX7R

Leadfinger Racing launched its new Assassin 2.0 Tactic lineup of shells, which are designed to provide less drag and intended for high-grip tracks, with this new body for the nitro and electric MBX7R platform that will make its debut at the Alabama M

Aaron Waldron June 9, 2017, 8:05 a.m. View Comments

Yokomo signed Caretti

Australian touring car ace Antoni Caretti has joined Team Yokomo.

Aaron Waldron June 9, 2017, 8:31 a.m. View Comments

New Team Associated B6 and B64 Club Racer kits [VIDEO]

Team Associated has introduced a new kit concept to make it easier for the next generation to get into racing, packaging its championship-winning B6 and B64 buggies with Reedy electronics in the new Club Racer kits.

Aaron Waldron June 8, 2017, 11:49 a.m. View Comments

New JConcepts 1988 Chevy Silverado Extended Cab monster truck body

JConcepts revived an iconic old-school pickup with the new 1988 Chevy Silverado Extended Cab to fit 7" width and 13" wheelbase monster trucks.

Aaron Waldron June 8, 2017, 1:44 p.m. View Comments

Entries now open for ROAR 1/10-scale Electric Off-Road Nationals at The Track

The Track in Gaithersburg, MD will host the ROAR National Championships for 1/10-scale electric off-road classes - including a new 13.5-turn 4WD division - this August. And now you can sign up!

Aaron Waldron June 7, 2017, 2:07 p.m. View Comments

New Reedy Blackbox 600Z zero-timing ESC and Sonic 540-FT fixed-timing spec motors

Reedy's new Blackbox 600Z and Sonic 540-FT (available in 17.5 and 13.5 variants) are ideal for competitive spec racing without breaking the bank.

Aaron Waldron June 7, 2017, 8:15 a.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: When keeping it real goes wrong [VIDEO] [UPDATED]

What happens when two drivers take an inconsequential last lap of a qualifying heat too seriously? A potential life-changing injury for an innocent bystander.

Aaron Waldron June 7, 2017, 12:41 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Marc Rheinard [GALLERY]

Four-time IFMAR world champion and six-time Reedy Touring Car Race winner Marc Rheinard is the one of the best on-road racers of all time. Learn more about his racing career, his life away from the track, how he felt about the offseason switch to Inf

Aaron Waldron June 6, 2017, 11:11 a.m. View Comments

BREAKING: Flurer switched from TLR to privateer Team Associated vehicles [VIDEO]

YouTube user "rc vitals" uploaded a video showing Max Flurer testing his new Team Associated buggies at Speed RC Raceway - signaling the end of a four-year relationship with Team Losi Racing.

Aaron Waldron June 6, 2017, 1:13 p.m. View Comments

AMain to give away ProTek RC-outfitted Team Associated RCB3.1 nitro buggy [VIDEO]

Sign up for the AMain Performance Hobbies email newsletter and you could win a Team Associated RC8B3.1 kit with ProTek RC engine and servos, plus a Novarossi exhaust combo.

Aaron Waldron June 6, 2017, 12:25 p.m. View Comments

New RDRP brass suspension mounts for XB4

Revolution Design Racing Products released mass-adding brass suspension mounts to fit the front and rear of the XB4 buggy.

Aaron Waldron June 6, 2017, 12:09 p.m. View Comments

Tessmann back to second in Top 25 RC rankings after Manufacturers World Cup win

Ty Tessmann's victory at the Manufacturers World Cup vaulted him ahead of Jared Tebo and Elliott Boots in the latest Top 25 RC rankings, while Tanner Denney returned to the charts.

Aaron Waldron June 6, 2017, 8:59 a.m. View Comments

New X-Factory Infinity Dirt Spec XB2 rear shock tower

X-Factory has released a new Dirt Spec rear shock tower for the XB2 platform as part of its Infinity line of carbon fiber hop-ups.

Aaron Waldron June 6, 2017, 2:46 p.m. View Comments

New XRAY XT8 coming tomorrow

We knew a new XRAY 1/8-scale nitro truck was coming, with Ty Tessmann and the US team campaigning a heavily-revamped prototype at major races this season, and it looks like we'll find out more in less than 24 hours.

Aaron Waldron June 6, 2017, 1:51 p.m. View Comments

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