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New Exotek Racing XB2 24-gram brass rear-front suspension holder

Exotek Racing has introduced a new rear-front suspension holder for the XB2 buggy that's made of brass and weighs 24 grams.

Aaron Waldron March 1, 2017, 1:41 p.m. View Comments

New ZFconcepts Z4 1/8-scale nitro on-road car kit

Italian manufacturer ZF Concepts has introduced the Z4 nitro 1/8-scale on-road racing car with a few new features not seen on other vehicles in its class.

Aaron Waldron March 1, 2017, 1:18 p.m. View Comments

Maclan Racing signed Lee, scored four victories at Motorama

Maclan Racing added British veteran racer Kev Lee to its UK roster with distribution through Inside Line Racing, while its US team drivers netted four wins and fifteen A-Main finishes at Motorama.

Aaron Waldron March 1, 2017, 8:19 a.m. View Comments

New Procircuit Addictive 1/8-scale buggy tire

Procircuit has introduced a densely-spaced lug pattern for 1/8-scale buggies aimed at longer tread life, making it a dependable choice for grueling main events.

Aaron Waldron March 1, 2017, 9:20 a.m. View Comments

New JConcepts front scoop for MBX7 and RC8B3 and YZ-2 laydown gear guard

JConcepts has introduced the downforce-inducing front scoop Ryan Maifield used on his MBX7R buggies at the Dirt Nitro Challenge, which also fits the RC8B3 platform, as well as a 3D-printed gear guard for the YZ-2 buggy when fitted with laydown transm

Aaron Waldron March 1, 2017, 3:40 p.m. View Comments

New TLR 22 4.0 coming tomorrow? [VIDEO]

Around 5:20 PM Central Time, Team Losi Racing published a teaser clip to its Facebook page showing off what looks like a new 2WD buggy - with the date 3-2-17 displayed at the end.

Aaron Waldron March 1, 2017, 5:38 p.m. View Comments

New Team Yokomo YZ-2DTM Ryan Maifield Edition 2WD buggy kit

Team Yokomo has introduced a new version of its YZ-2 2WD buggy to commemorate the brand's new partnership with U.S. off-road ace Ryan Maifield, which comes with a handful of new parts as well as a JConcepts Inc S2 body with Aero wing.

Aaron Waldron March 1, 2017, 8:47 a.m. View Comments

Behind the scenes of an XRAY team driver photo shoot [VIDEO]

XRAY published a clip that takes a look behind the camera during Alessio Mazzeo's headshot session.

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

New ProTek RC Prodigy 625 DUO Touch AC charger

A Main Performance Hobbies has introduced a charger to its line of ProTek RC accessories, with two channels capable of charging at up to 25 amps and 200 watts of power.

Aaron Waldron March 1, 2017, 10:41 a.m. View Comments

D'Hondt to stick with MLC

Pepe Group has announced that European Champion Robin D'Hondt has signed a contract extension to continue using MLC fuel and products.

Aaron Waldron March 1, 2017, 11:53 a.m. View Comments

Champions crowned after Washtenaw RC Raceway Winter Series finale

Dan Dresselhouse was the big winner in the Washtenaw RC Raceway Winter Series, which wrapped up last weekend, as he captured three overall titles. Here's the race report from the final round.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 28, 2017, 10:47 a.m. View Comments

Weiss retired from RC racing

Former German champion and Euros runner-up Steven Weiss has decided to step away from RC racing. Read his statement and what Team Magic Europe manager Lionel Troyon had to say about it.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 28, 2017, 1:09 p.m. View Comments

New JConcepts Fin titanium turnbuckles for B64 and Skull apparel

JConcepts has released a set of optional titanium turnbuckles for the B64 buggy, as well as new t-shirts and hoodies with the new-for-2017 skull shield logo.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 28, 2017, 11:26 a.m. View Comments

Adams, Fenimore, Myers and Black won second round of Texas Electric On-Road Series

Johnee Fenimore scored two wins while Chris Adams, Wayne Myers and Jay Black each scored a victory at Tyler RC Complex for round two of the Texas EOS.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 28, 2017, 1:29 p.m. View Comments

New Futaba CPS-1 channel power switch for on-board LEDs

Futaba has introduced the new CPS-1, which plugs into the receiver and can be used to operate lights and other accessories.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 28, 2017, 11:57 a.m. View Comments

Maifield moved atop Top 25 RC standings after DNC win

After winning the Dirt Nitro Challenge, Ryan Maifield vaulted to the #1 spot - and 12 of the top 13 changed - in the latest Top 25 RC rankings.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 28, 2017, 10:09 a.m. View Comments

New anti-roll bar set for Team Magic E5 HX monster truck

Team Magic Europe has introduced a new sway bar set to fit either the front or rear of the Team Magic Model E5 HX monster truck.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 28, 2017, 9:31 a.m. View Comments

FX Engines named 2017 factory team drivers

Thirteen drivers from around the world were named to the FX Engines factory team for 2017.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 28, 2017, 9:46 a.m. View Comments

New HB Racing Black Jack 1/8-scale buggy tires

HB Racing has introduced a new medium-sized tread for 1/8-scale buggies called the Black Jack, available in three different compounds.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 28, 2017, 10:03 a.m. View Comments

Watch Drake show how to securely mount a receiver battery [VIDEO]

In his latest how-to video, Adam Drake demonstrated the process of securing his Flash Point RC receiver pack to the battery mount of his Mugen Seiki Racing buggies and trucks.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 28, 2017, 9:54 a.m. View Comments

DNC: Maifield won Pro Buggy to finish off first-ever clean sweep [VIDEO]

To cap off a total storybook debut with Mugen Seiki Racing, Ryan Maifield finished off the first Pro-class triple victory in Dirt Nitro Challenge history with a dominating win in the Pro Buggy main event. Here are the results, lap chart and replay.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 26, 2017, 11:15 p.m. View Comments

DNC: Maifield marched to Pro Truck and Pro E-Buggy victories [VIDEO]

Ryan Maifield was unstoppable on Saturday night at the Dirt Nitro Challenge, scoring both the Pro Truck and Pro E-Buggy main event wins. Here are the results, lap position charts and full replays.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 26, 2017, 12:28 a.m. View Comments

DNC: Tessmann set fastest time in Q3 of Pro E-Buggy to secure overall TQ [VIDEO]

XRAY's Ty Tessmann set the fastest time in the third round of qualifying to lock up the overall TQ in the Pro Electric Buggy class. Here's the replay of his run, the round results and overall points.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 24, 2017, 1:15 a.m. View Comments

VP/Powermaster signed McBride

Australian off-road champion and former IFMAR Worlds finalist Kyle McBride has joined the VP/Powermaster team.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 24, 2017, 2:47 p.m. View Comments

DNC: Tessmann topped opening round of Pro Buggy qualifying [VIDEO]

XRAY's Ty Tessmann outdueled fellow former champion Ryan Maifield for the first Pro Buggy round win on Friday morning. Here are the results and replay of the spectacularly close qualifying heat.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 24, 2017, 2 p.m. View Comments

DNC: Ronnefalk fastest in Q3, Tessmann overall TQ of Pro Buggy [VIDEO]

Reigning world champion David Ronnefalk of HB Racing scored his best run of the weekend with a win in the final round of Pro Buggy qualifying, but it was two-time former Dirt Nitro Challenge champion Ty Tessmann in his first nitro off-road race with

Aaron Waldron Feb. 24, 2017, 10:44 p.m. View Comments

DNC: Rivkin fastest in Q2 of Pro Buggy, Tessmann atop points with one round remaining [VIDEO]

Reigning national champion Spencer Rivkin set the quickest time in the second round of Pro Buggy qualifying at The Dirt Nitro Challenge, while two-time former champion Ty Tessmann leads the overall. Here are the second round results and replay as wel

Aaron Waldron Feb. 24, 2017, 6:22 p.m. View Comments

New VRP shock pliers

Vision Racing Products has added versatile pair of shock assembly and maintenance pliers to its Tools 4 Life lineup.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 23, 2017, 8:59 a.m. View Comments

DNC: Lutz clinched overall Pro Truck TQ with fastest time in third round [VIDEO]

In his first race with Tekno RC's new BLOK engines, Ryan Lutz won the third round and clinched the front row on the grid for Saturday's final. Here are the results for the round, the replay and the overall class points.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 23, 2017, 11:22 p.m. View Comments

DNC: Maifield fastest in Q2 of Pro Truck, Rivkin set fastest time in Pro E-Buggy [VIDEO]

Ryan Maifield set the fastest time in the second round of Pro Truck qualifying while Spencer Rivkin did the same in Pro E-Buggy. Here are the results and replays along with the overall points.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 23, 2017, 8:02 p.m. View Comments

DNC: Lutz sprinted to fastest Pro Truck time, Maifield topped Pro E-Buggy in first round [VIDEO]

Tekno RC's Ryan Lutz earned the top spot in the first round of Pro Truck qualifying while Ryan Maifield's Mugen Seiki Racing buggy was fastest in Pro E-Buggy. Here are the first round results and replays.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 23, 2017, 1:18 p.m. View Comments

New ProTek RC Euro LS-5 .21 off-road racing engine [VIDEO]

AMain Performance Hobbies has introduced a new Novarossi-made engine under its ProTek RC line, with a five-port sleeve, composite carburetor and long-stroke design for power, fuel efficiency and reliable operation.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 23, 2017, 2:50 p.m. View Comments

New 175RC shorty LiPo tuning weight plates

175RC has introduced four new types of shorty LiPo weight plates, each available in two different sizes.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 22, 2017, 3:26 p.m. View Comments

New Exotek Racing heavy-duty steel turnbuckle set for RS4 Sport 3

Exotek Racing has introduced a set of six heavy-duty steel turnbuckles to fit the RS4 Sport 3.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 22, 2017, 3:45 p.m. View Comments

First installment of new JQ Racing Black Edition release

JQ Racing has released the first part of its reveal of the new Black Edition buggy.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 22, 2017, 10:09 p.m. View Comments

Modified class wins by Richards, Due and Kosciuszek highlighted Motorama [VIDEO]

JConcepts teammates JP Richards, Chad Due and Alex Kosciuszek combined to win the Modified classes of the 1/10-scale portion of Motorama last weekend. Here's the full report and video replays.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 22, 2017, 5:52 p.m. View Comments

Limited edition Hobbywing North America Urban Hunter snapback hat

Hobbywing's North American distributor Falcon Sekido has released a limited quantity of the Urban Hunter hat, with a black cap and camouflage visor.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 22, 2017, 5:24 p.m. View Comments

Watch Adam Drake talk about his Hot Shot 2 glow igniter [VIDEO]

In his latest video, Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing described the Hot Shot 2 glow igniter he uses.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 22, 2017, 2:08 p.m. View Comments

New 2017-spec XRAY NT1 nitro touring car coming soon

XRAY has announced that it will release specs and details of its NT1 2017 in the next few days.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 22, 2017, 2:19 p.m. View Comments

DNC: King confirmed at HB Racing and Team Orion, new JConcepts Finnisher MBX7TR body and new Pro-Line 1/8-scale truck Electroshot spotted

The Dirt Nitro Challenge marks the debut with new sponsors HB Racing and Team Orion for former IFMAR world champion Cody King. Also, Ryan Maifield is running a new Finnisher body for his first major race with the Mugen Seiki MBX7TR, and Pro-Line has

Aaron Waldron Feb. 22, 2017, 1:16 p.m. View Comments

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