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New Kyosho Inferno GT3 1/8-scale nitro on-road racing kit [VIDEO]

Following yesterday's leak, Kyosho has officially released the new Inferno GT3 - the company's new, MP9 TKI4-based, race-ready kit for the 1/8-scale nitro GT category.

Aaron Waldron May 2, 2017, 1:55 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Who was at fault in this crash at the NEO Race? [VIDEO]

Less than two minutes into the final at the NEO Race a couple of weeks ago, early leader Ryan Maifield and eventual winner Davide Ongaro collided coming onto the straightaway. Who was responsible?

Aaron Waldron May 1, 2017, 8:40 a.m. View Comments

Arrowmax black-golden touring car tool set

Arrowmax bundled eight of its black-golden honeycomb tools that are most useful to touring car racers with its Version 2 carrying bag.

Aaron Waldron May 1, 2017, 9:07 a.m. View Comments

New Speed Passion SP1.1 1/10-scale formula racing kit

Speed Passion has revamped its F1 chassis for the 2017 season with a new upper deck with inline stiffener bar, adjustable caster blocks, big bore shock and more to form the SP1.1 kit.

Aaron Waldron May 1, 2017, 10:57 a.m. View Comments

Double victory for Tessmann at Philippine Masters

The Circulo Verde racetrack in Quezon City hosted the Philippine Masters this past weekend, and Ty Tessmann drove his XRAY vehicles to the win in both the premier Buggy and Truck categories. (Photo by RedRC)

Aaron Waldron May 1, 2017, 10:04 a.m. View Comments

Martin signed with Scorpion Power Systems

As first reported by Red RC, former EOS champion Lee Martin has agreed to use Scorpion Power Systems electronics and LiPo batteries.

Aaron Waldron May 1, 2017, 11:22 a.m. View Comments

New ProStar RC carbon fiber radio tray and Kevlar composite shock towers for THE Car

ProStar RC released a carbon fiber radio tray for THE Car that's available in either black or blue, as well as hybrid Kevlar/carbon fiber composite shock towers in either blue or gold that are backed by a lifetime warranty.

Aaron Waldron May 1, 2017, 9:36 a.m. View Comments

New TWT Driver and Mechanic t-shirts and v2.0 hats

TWT released new t-shirt designs for drivers and mechanics, as well as a new ball cap.

Aaron Waldron May 1, 2017, 11:40 a.m. View Comments

Preview of upcoming Traxxas TRX-4 crawler

With the new Traxxas TRX-4 just weeks away from hitting shelves (and trails), here's a look at the rig's all-new platform and features - like the rigid steel frame, portal axles, remotely-operated hi/low transmission and lockable differentials, offic

Aaron Waldron May 1, 2017, 12:05 p.m. View Comments

BREAKING: New Kyosho GT racing kit leaked online

Japanese online retailer Rakusei Model posted the first public photo and details of the new MP9-based on-road race car ahead of its official announcement.

Aaron Waldron May 1, 2017, 3:05 p.m. View Comments

New JConcepts Illuzion body for B6 platform

JConcepts revived the Illuzion body design of the early 2000s for its latest body to fit the B6 and B6D.

Aaron Waldron May 1, 2017, 10:25 a.m. View Comments

Team Associated Factory Team adjustable bellcrank input arm for B64

Team Associated's new Factory Team carbon fiber bellcrank input arm for the B64 platform offers new tuning options to further tailor the buggy's handling performance for your track and driving style.

Aaron Waldron April 28, 2017, 5:35 p.m. View Comments

Reese High School Innovators headed to Square One Innovative Vehicle Design Challenge

Armed with their modified Traxxas Slash, this group of students from Reese High School will be competing in the Square One Education Network competition on the University of Michigan campus.

Aaron Waldron April 28, 2017, 5:43 p.m. View Comments

Team Powers 8300mAh HV LiPo pack coming soon

Team Powers is preparing to release a LiPo battery with 8300mAh of capacity.

Aaron Waldron April 28, 2017, 6:24 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Kyosho Inferno GT series

The 1/8-scale nitro GT category is the fastest growing class in on-road racing - and it owes its roots to ready-to-run vehicles with beautiful scale bodies from Kyosho that were released 21 years ago. With this week's teaser clip of the 9BGT perhaps

Aaron Waldron April 28, 2017, 3:32 p.m. View Comments

New XRAY GT-class car to be called GTX8

The newest teaser image of the upcoming 1/8-scale nitro GT car from XRAY confirmed the name of the new kit - and the part number, price and expected release date have leaked as well.

Aaron Waldron April 27, 2017, 3:37 p.m. View Comments

New Losi 8IGHT-E RTR 1/8-scale 4WD buggy [VIDEO]

The championship-winning Team Losi Racing 8IGHT-E platform is now available as a brushless-powered, ready-to-run package from Losi.

Aaron Waldron April 27, 2017, 9:36 a.m. View Comments

New RDRP aluminum gearbox brace for B6

Revolution Design Racing Products released a rear gearbox brace for the B6 that's available in either black- or blue-anodized aluminum - making it lighter than the brass piece that's also available.

Aaron Waldron April 27, 2017, 9:51 a.m. View Comments

New ProStar RC titanium lower inner hinge pin set for 8IGHT 4.0 platform

In addition to a 45% reduction in weight for its titanium lower inner hinge pins for the 8IGHT 4.0 buggy and truck series, ProStar RC guarantees their durability for life.

Aaron Waldron April 27, 2017, 9:58 a.m. View Comments

First look at upcoming Xpress Execute XQ1 1/10-scale electric touring car [VIDEO]

RC Xpress published a short clip showing off a prototype of its next 1/10-scale 4WD touring car called the Execute XQ1.

Aaron Waldron April 27, 2017, 4:23 p.m. View Comments

New HRC Racing metal-corded body clips

HRC Distribution introduced new body clip sets with a metal cord to connect them so they're harder to lose.

Aaron Waldron April 27, 2017, 4:08 p.m. View Comments

New Yokomo optional tuning rotors for Racing Performer M3 and D1 brushless motors

Yokomo now offers high-torque and high-rpm rotors for its Racing Performer race and drift brushless motors.

Aaron Waldron April 27, 2017, 3:57 p.m. View Comments

New Arrowmax 3mm suspension reamer

Arrowmax has added the 3mm size to its lineup of black-golden honeycomb suspension reamers.

Aaron Waldron April 27, 2017, 12:35 p.m. View Comments

New Schelle Racing 2mm carbon fiber gearbox shims for B6

These new 2mm-thick carbon fiber shims from Schelle Racing can be used to raise the laydown transmission of the B6, which reduces the driveshaft angle and makes lower ride heights possible for carpet and turf tracks.

Aaron Waldron April 27, 2017, 4:36 p.m. View Comments

New VP Pro carbon fiber shock towers for MP9 and MP9e

VP Pro introduced a carbon fiber rear shock tower for the MP9 and front tower for the MP9e.

Aaron Waldron April 26, 2017, 9:24 a.m. View Comments

New 2017-spec IGT8 nitro 1/8-scale GT car

IGT8 has released information about its new-for-2017 edition GT car kit, which is due next month.

Aaron Waldron April 26, 2017, 10:30 a.m. View Comments

WHERE’S WALDO: Talking about Ty's tires

Last week, the controversy caused by one driver's choice of tires at a major race become one of the biggest stories of 2017 - so Aaron discussed why it was such a big deal, and what it says about the industry in general.

Aaron Waldron April 26, 2017, 4:29 p.m. View Comments

Spy shots of prototype PROTOform Mazda touring car shell [UPDATED]

While Steve Burgess of Rugspin Graphix was firing away at Tamiya America Raceway last weekend during the third round of the California Touring Series, he noticed JJ Wang was using a new PROTOform Mazda body. Take a look at the new shell - and how the

Aaron Waldron April 26, 2017, 9:50 a.m. View Comments

New Pro-Line Racing 2007 Chevy Silverado and Guardian solid axle monster truck bodies, 1966 Chevrolet C-10 SCX10 Trail Honcho shells and B64 Elite body

Pro-Line Racing introduced four new bodies for April - the 2007 Chevy Silverado and Guardian for solid axle monster trucks, cab-only and full versions of the 1966 Chevrolet C-10 for the SCX10 Trail Honcho, and regular and lightweight versions of the

Aaron Waldron April 26, 2017, 8:23 a.m. View Comments