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Dickerson won Pro Nitro Buggy, double win for Drake at Indy RC World Icebreaker

XRAY's Noah Dickerson scored the Pro Nitro Buggy victory from second on the grid at the annual Indy RC World Icebreaker last weekend, while Mugen Seiki Racing star Adam Drake won the Pro Nitro Truck and Pro Electric Buggy classes.

Aaron Waldron March 29, 2017, 9:02 a.m. View Comments

Janssen won final round of Vianen Cup

Having already secured the overall title at the previous race, Team Magic Europe's Rob Janssen won the final round of the Vianen Cup in the Netherlands to finish up a clean sweep of indoor season.

Aaron Waldron March 29, 2017, 9:33 a.m. View Comments

Optional nickel-plated center-front transmission axle for Capricorn LAB C-03

Capricorn RC released a "hard" aluminum center-front transmission axle for the LAB C-03 that has undergone a special nickel treatment to reduce wear and lower incidence of potential damage.

Aaron Waldron March 29, 2017, 11:08 a.m. View Comments

Optional 2.0mm carbon fiber chassis plate for XRAY X1 2017

XRAY has released a new carbon fiber chassis for the X1 2017 formula-class kit that was developed specifically to increase traction in low-grip conditions.

Aaron Waldron March 29, 2017, 8:14 a.m. View Comments

New Ultimate Racing EFRA 2142 Super Strong off-road exhaust system

Ultimate Racing has introduced a new EFRA 2142 exhaust pipe and header combo built for the rigors of off-road racing, and tailored to provide usable torque - especially when mated to the Ultimate M4, M5 and M8 engines.

Aaron Waldron March 29, 2017, 8:44 a.m. View Comments

New aluminum flex chassis and lower pod plate for XRAY X10 2016

XRAY's optional aluminum flex chassis and lower pod plate for the X10 2016 pan car increase steering, traction and stability.

Aaron Waldron March 29, 2017, 11:26 a.m. View Comments

New universal driveshafts for HB Racing D8- and E8-series buggies, and RGT8 car

HB Racing has introduced new universal driveshafts to fit its latest nitro and electric D817 and E817 1/8-scale buggies, the RGT8 GT car, and previous nitro buggy platforms that offer improved rough track performance and require less maintenance.

Aaron Waldron March 28, 2017, 8:11 a.m. View Comments

Fischer returned to Capricorn

After less than a year away, German touring car ace Marc Fischer has re-joined the Capricorn team.

Aaron Waldron March 28, 2017, 8:20 a.m. View Comments

Potter and Shank won Top Gun Off-Road Carpet Shootout

The Tri-Cities Radio Controlled Racing group held their Top Gun Off-Road Carpet Shootout at the Benton County Fairgrounds last weekend, where Team Tekin customer service manager Jeremy Potter won the 2WD Modified class and finished second behind Darr

Aaron Waldron March 28, 2017, 9:03 a.m. View Comments

New XRAY aluminum 2-degree C-hubs for T4

XRAY has released new 2-degree C-hubs for its T4 touring car platform made of orange-anodized aluminum.

Aaron Waldron March 28, 2017, 8:55 a.m. View Comments

New Team Magic E5 HX ARR special version

Team Magic has released an Almost-Ready-To-Run version of its E5 HX racing monster truck, offering a pre-built rolling chassis with over half a dozen options installed.

Aaron Waldron March 28, 2017, 8:27 a.m. View Comments

Jasmin, Soulignac and Favrelle won French touring car nationals opener

The first round of the French touring car national championship was held last weekend in Rumilly, where Loic Jasmin, Arnaud Soulignac and Steve Favrelle won the Modified, 10.5 and 13.5 categories and Team Magic Europe's Rémi Callens scored a second p

Aaron Waldron March 28, 2017, 8:45 a.m. View Comments

Schumacher signed Rossiter

Off-road racer Patrick Rossiter of Georgia has joined the Schumacher RC team.

Aaron Waldron March 28, 2017, 8:34 a.m. View Comments

New Power Light Kit update for Capricorn TE-03 touring car

Capricorn RC has released the Power Light Kit for its TE-03 touring car which consists of a new chassis and upper deck, updated shock bodies and shock towers, re-designed bulkhead brackets and a slimmer motor mount.

Aaron Waldron March 28, 2017, 9:12 a.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: Where do we draw the line?

The RC racing scene tends to sweep things under the rug - like the economic state of the industry, race entry trends, and rule-breakers (unless it's JQ with a borrowed fuel tank) - no matter what the long-lasting effects might be. But what about phys

Aaron Waldron March 28, 2017, 4:46 p.m. View Comments

New JConcepts F2 body for XB2

JConcepts has translated its Reedy Race-winning F2 design into a new body for the XB2 2WD buggy platform.

Aaron Waldron March 28, 2017, 11:17 a.m. View Comments

Watch Adam Drake show how to properly shim a clutch on a nitro engine [VIDEO]

In his latest instructional video, Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing goes through the process of shimming the clutch on a nitro engine.

Aaron Waldron March 28, 2017, 9:58 a.m. View Comments

Rogers and Munday split Modified Buggy wins, stock-class double victory for Cheeseman at Victorian Drivers Series opener

The Wodonga Radio Controlled Car Club hosted over 90 entries for the first round of the Victorian Drivers Series last weekend, where Team Associated teammates Mark Rogers and Ray Munday won the 2WD and 4WD Modified finals and Team Losi Racing driver

Aaron Waldron March 28, 2017, 9:34 a.m. View Comments

Watch the Traxxas X-Maxx shred a skatepark [VIDEO]

The newest Traxxas action clip involves the huge X-Maxx monster truck blasting and flying through an empty skate park.

Aaron Waldron March 28, 2017, 10:23 a.m. View Comments

Jerome Aigoin won opening round of French nitro buggy nationals

The first round of the French 1/8-scale nitro off-road national championships was held last weekend in Bergerac, and Aigoin Racing driver Jerome Aigoin drove his Ultimate-powered XRAY to the win.

Aaron Waldron March 27, 2017, 11:16 a.m. View Comments

Two wins each for Sontag and Tollard at inaugural Team Orion Revolution

Race 'Em RC hosted the first-ever Team Orion Revolution last weekend, where young Team Losi Racing driver Tater Sontag topped the 13.5 4WD buggy and spec-motor 17.5 2WD buggy class - where all 70 entries used the new Ultimate Stock - and Team Associa

Aaron Waldron March 27, 2017, 12:38 p.m. View Comments

New teaser clip for upcoming REDS Racing WR7 engine [VIDEO]

REDS Racing published a short video showing off a new off-road engine called the WR7.

Aaron Waldron March 27, 2017, 9:44 a.m. View Comments

New Gravity RC sidewall glue tracing kit

Gravity RC has released a new package that helps you apply the proper amount of CA glue to the sidewalls of front touring car tires to prevent traction rolling on carpet.

Aaron Waldron March 27, 2017, 10:13 a.m. View Comments

TWT signed Prumper

German touring car ace Yannic Prumper has agreed to use the TWT setup board and car stand through the 2018 season.

Aaron Waldron March 27, 2017, 9:07 a.m. View Comments

New Pro-Line Racing Sand 2 Snow action montage [VIDEO]

Pro-Line Racing published a new clip showing vehicles equipped with its products shredding powder and tearing up dunes - with some very funny outtakes at the end!

Aaron Waldron March 27, 2017, 9:21 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Kaja Novotny

Twenty-year-old Prague native and XRAY team driver Kaja Novotny chatted about how he got started in RC racing, balancing schoolwork with practice, and his surprising career goal in this week's Talk It Up Tuesday.

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

POLL: Has social media made the RC racing scene better or worse?

It's no question that pro drivers, track owners and company representatives are more accessible than ever - but track drama is also more easily spread thanks to Facebook and Twitter. Do you think social media has helped or hurt RC racing?

Aaron Waldron March 27, 2017, 9:54 a.m. View Comments

Ielasi and Mazzeo won EFRA GP series opener in Cassino

Daniele Ielasi took the victory in the 1/8-scale nitro class final and Alessio Mazzeo topped the 200mm category in Italy as the EFRA GP series for 2017 kicked off.

Aaron Waldron March 27, 2017, 8:38 a.m. View Comments

New Team Associated RC8B3.1e Team Kit electric 1/8-scale buggy [GALLERY]

Team Associated has also released an electric version of its new RC8B3.1, which features a two-piece sliding motor mount and 90% parts compatibility with the nitro buggy.

Aaron Waldron March 27, 2017, 12:47 p.m. View Comments

New Team Associated RC8B3.1 1/8-scale nitro buggy kit [GALLERY]

Team Associated has introduced a new version of its championship-winning 1/8-scale nitro buggy, called the RC8B3.1, with a new four-shoe clutch, new High Torque Capacity differentials, revised suspension and more.

Aaron Waldron March 27, 2017, 11:28 a.m. View Comments

Roeygens won five-race Lovan Challenge series

Peter Roeygens captured the overall championship at Velocitatem Arena, while Team Magic Europe driver Christophe Libeer finished third.

Aaron Waldron March 27, 2017, 8:58 a.m. View Comments

Dell named X-Factory UK 1/8-scale off-road team manager

X-Factory UK has announced top British nitro off-road mechanic Jon Dell as its new team manager.

Aaron Waldron March 27, 2017, 8:51 a.m. View Comments

New carbon fiber chassis and rear pod plate for Serpent S120 LTR

Serpent has released a 2.5mm-thick chassis and rear pod plate for the Serpent S120 LTR that increases steering and stability, and will be included as standard in future kits.

Aaron Waldron March 24, 2017, 11:04 a.m. View Comments

LRC EXCLUSIVE: RCSignup owner Bobby Phillips on this week's website hack

The popular RC event entry site RCSignup was hit by hackers earlier this week, so we reached out to site owner Bobby Phillips for an update.

Aaron Waldron March 24, 2017, 12:17 p.m. View Comments

Mugen Seiki signed Keller, introduced new hard-anodized shocks for MRX and MTX platforms

Mugen Seiki Europa announced that multi-time German national champion Carsten Keller has joined the team, and that new hard-anodized shock bodies for the MRX and MTX on-road racing vehicles are now available.

Aaron Waldron March 24, 2017, 11:48 a.m. View Comments

Optional lightweight aluminum chassis for Intech Racing ER-14 and ERSC-10 vehicles

Intech Racing has released new hard-coated aluminum chassis plates for the ER-14 4WD buggy and ERSC-10 short course truck that reduce weight by up to 20 percent.

Aaron Waldron March 24, 2017, 9:38 a.m. View Comments

New GNB Racing LiPo batteries from Bellgate Distributors

Bellgate Distributors has introduced a new lineup of GNB Racing LiPo packs - and they're ROAR-approved!

Aaron Waldron March 24, 2017, 9:21 a.m. View Comments

New soft and hard clay compounds coming soon from Hot Race Tyres

Hot Race Tyres will be releasing two new rubber compounds for its 1/8-scale off-road and upcoming 1/10-scale buggy tires that have been developed specifically for clay surfaces.

Aaron Waldron March 24, 2017, 11:35 a.m. View Comments

New Mon-Tech Racing F17 formula body

Mon-Tech Racing showed off its upcoming F17 body for 1/10-scale Formula-class kits.

Aaron Waldron March 24, 2017, 10:53 a.m. View Comments

Modified-class double victory for Hebert highlighted Canadian On-Road Nationals

PROTOform drivers chalked up several wins at the 2017 Canadian On-Road Nationals, as 450 entries competed on a carpet track in the Seaway Mall in Ontario, with Keven Hebert taking the titles in both Modified Touring Car (with a prototype body) and Mo

Aaron Waldron March 24, 2017, 10:38 a.m. View Comments

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