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Watch the Traxxas 1/16-scale E-Revo VXL go big [VIDEO]

The latest Traxxas action clip takes the little 1/16-scale E-Revo VXL out for some huge backflips.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 7, 2017, 11:04 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts S2 body for XB2 buggy updated to fit 2017-spec

The JConcepts S2 shell for the XB2 buggy (#0322) has been modified to fit the new 3- and 4-gear lay down transmission configurations of the 2017-spec kit.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 7, 2017, 1:22 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: ShredRC

The mastermind of the hilarious social media accounts poking fun at the RC racing industry talked about RC racing, where the ideas come from, the best jokes...basically everything except his or her true identity.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 7, 2017, 12:20 p.m. View Comments

New PROTOform BMR-12.1 on-road racing body and pre-cut touring car wing end plates

PROTOform has introduced a new version of its championship-winning BMR-12 1/12-scale shell, tuned for increased steering, as well as a convenient 10-pack of pre-cut end plates for touring car wings.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 7, 2017, 1:59 p.m. View Comments

Reeves signed with SWORKz

British racing veteran Simon Reeves has joined the SWORKz team.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 7, 2017, 10:48 a.m. View Comments

Yardy and Neal led Schumacher sweep of British Winter Open

Tom Yardy won the 2WD class at the British Winter Open in the debut of the Cougar KC, while Jack Neal led a Schumacher 1-2-3 finish in the 4WD finals.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 7, 2017, 10:40 a.m. View Comments

Rabitti returned to Modelix Racing

Italian off-road racer Riccardo Rabitti has re-joined the Modelix Racing team to use Procircuit tires, Nitrolux fuel and Ultimate Racing products and accessories.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 7, 2017, 9:24 a.m. View Comments

Janssen won third round of MRC Vianen Cup

Team Magic Europe driver Rob Janssen beat 21 other drivers to win round three of the MRC Vianen Cup in the Netherlands.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 7, 2017, 9:17 a.m. View Comments

Inside Adam Drake's Mugen Seiki MBX7TR truck [VIDEO]

Mugen Seiki Racing star Adam Drake showed off the MBX7TR truck he's prepared for the 2017 season in his latest video.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 7, 2017, 9:08 a.m. View Comments

Arrowmax signed Sobue

Former Japanese touring car champion and 2016 Worlds finalist Akio Sobue has agreed to use Arrowmax tools and accessories.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 7, 2017, 9:01 a.m. View Comments

Batlle won first round of Spanish E-Buggy nationals

Despite qualifying second behind Mugen Seiki Racing teammate Juan Carlos Canas Carrasco, former world champion Robert Batlle Sánchez won the first of four rounds of the Spanish E-Buggy national championship at Club RC La Jara. Photos via InfoRC.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 6, 2017, 1:29 p.m. View Comments

New Bittydesign M410 touring car shell [VIDEO]

Bittydesign's new M410 touring car body is designed to be lightweight and versatile, having been tested on a variety of surfaces both indoor and outdoor.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 6, 2017, 8:29 a.m. View Comments

New Flexytub customizable half-finger gloves

Keep your hands warm in winter weather without losing fine fingertip control of your tools or transmitter with these new gloves from Flexytub - available in five color options with choice of logo.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 6, 2017, 1:46 p.m. View Comments

POLL: What do you think is the most boring kind of RC car driving?

Everyone has their favorite type of RC car activity - off-road racing, crawling, or bashing around the backyard. What are you least interested in?

Aaron Waldron Feb. 6, 2017, 11:03 a.m. View Comments

Capricorn's Simari won 13.5 class at LRP Challenge in Italy

Andrea Simari drove his Capricorn touring car to the TQ and victory at the Chilelli indoor track in Scrivia.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 6, 2017, 7:38 a.m. View Comments

New VRP 3.5-degree rear toe block for E817

After a few weeks of track time with the new E817 buggy left Vision Racing Products owner Mike Ankey wanting for more rear grip, he designed a 3.5-degree rear toe block with Delrin spacer that locks into the chassis.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 6, 2017, 12:47 p.m. View Comments

Sailsman, Clarke, Blaine, Maitland, Thomas and Golaub won Jamrock Nationals

The Jamrock Radio Control Car Club hosted its seventh annual Jamrock Nationals last weekend, held at night for the first time. Here’s the full report.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 6, 2017, 7:49 a.m. View Comments

Maverick RC's new website and Strada Red 1/10-scale brushless RTR lineup [VIDEO]

HPI Racing has published a new Maverick RC website full of vehicle information, and released a new Strada Red lineup of 1/10-scale brushless-powered RTR cars and trucks.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 6, 2017, 9:03 a.m. View Comments

Prototype Traxxas scale rig quietly displayed at Nuremburg Toy Fair

WEMU Scale Shop found this Land Rover-style crawler among the many vehicles displayed in the Traxxas booth at the annual German hobby expo.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 6, 2017, 10:32 a.m. View Comments

New 2017-spec Gizmo Racing GZ1 touring car

Gizmo Racing has introduced the new GZ1 2017, which features a new chassis, new vertically-mounted top deck, new upper arm system, wider alloy outdrives, and more efficient drive belts.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 6, 2017, 11:37 a.m. View Comments

Gosch's preview of JConcepts Indoor National Series opener at SmacTrac

The JConcepts Indoor National Series kicks off this weekend with the Winter Indoor Nationals at SmacTrac in St. Louis, and local hotshoe Matt Gosch put together a list of who to watch on the track's live broadcast.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 3, 2017, 6:44 p.m. View Comments

Second season of California Touring Series to kick off in February [VIDEO]

The California Touring Series will run its second season, CTS2, beginning at TQ Hobbies in SoCal on February 25-26 - check out the preview video!

Aaron Waldron Feb. 2, 2017, 9:24 p.m. View Comments

New Traxxas 4-Tec 2.0 Ford GT 1/10-scale 4WD touring car RTR [GALLERY]

After a long drought, Traxxas has introduced a second-generation ready-to-run 4WD touring car topped with an officially licensed Ford GT shell.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 2, 2017, 7:49 p.m. View Comments

Sweep Racing teased new 1/10-scale carpet off-road tires

Tentatively called the Taper Pin and Micro Dot, these new Sweep Racing electric off-road tires for astroturf and low-grip carpet tracks are coming soon.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 2, 2017, 8:22 p.m. View Comments

Orlowski and Coelho take EOS points lead to round three at HUDY Arena

Hot off his clean sweep of the second round of the Euro Offroad Series in his hometown of Warsaw, Poland, Schumacher's Michal Orlowski heads into round three this weekend at the HUDY Arena leading the 2WD points standings while defending 4WD champ Br

Aaron Waldron Feb. 2, 2017, 9:09 p.m. View Comments

New HPI Racing Jumpshot MT Fuzion RTR brushless-powered monster truck [VIDEO]

HPI Racing debuted the latest version of the Jumpshot MT ready-to-run monster truck at the Nuremburg Toy Fair this week - which is powered by an all-in-one brushless speed control and motor unit.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 2, 2017, 9:17 p.m. View Comments

RC Target named North American distributor for Matrix Racing Tires

Matrix Racing Tires will now be available in the U.S. and Canada through a new deal with RC Target.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 2, 2017, 7:39 p.m. View Comments

LRC: Watch the 23rd annual Snowbird Nationals live!

Catch every lap of the Snowbird Nationals live from the Park Inn by Radisson in Kissimmee, FL! Here's all the information.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 2, 2017, 5:50 p.m. View Comments

THE SCIENCE OF SETUP: Episode 6 - Roll Center and Camber Gain [VIDEO]

The latest episode of Science of Setup with RC Crew Chief's Bob Wright covers the relationship between roll center adjustments and camber gain - and how that translate to on-track performance.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 2, 2017, 10:03 a.m. View Comments

Clancy, Tatlow and Miller won first HNMC race of 2017 [VIDEO]

The Herts Nitro Model Club held round seven in cold, foggy, frozen weather last weekend, with Jamie Clancy, James Tatlow and George Miller taking the A-Main wins.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 2, 2017, 7:33 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: First-ever Snowbird Nationals

This year marks the 23rd time that the fastest carpet on-road and oval racers have fled to Florida to escape cold winter weather for some hot racing action. Check out what the flyer, schedule and class rules looked like for first Snowbird Nationals b

Aaron Waldron Feb. 2, 2017, 6 p.m. View Comments

New Duratrax 32-tip multi-tool

Forget being hobby-specific - this new pocket-sized driver from Duratrax might be the only gadget you need around the house!

Aaron Waldron Feb. 2, 2017, 7:15 p.m. View Comments

Hoppe returned to Team Shepherd

After two years driving for the ARC team, German on-road racer Lars Hoppe has been reunited with Shepherd Micro Racing.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 2, 2017, 7:25 p.m. View Comments

Hot Race Tyres teased upcoming 1/10-scale buggy tires

Hot Race Tyres president Nicola Marrone shared a CAD image of a 1/10-scale buggy tire to social media, alluding to future releases.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 2, 2017, 9:44 a.m. View Comments

Ping joined REDS Racing team

Chinese national champion Hu Wei Ping signed with REDS Racing.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 2, 2017, 9:15 a.m. View Comments

New XRAY optional spring steel center universal driveshafts for XB8

XRAY has introduced new center universal driveshafts for the XB8 buggy made of spring steel, which have been lightened and ensure freer movement for greater traction.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 2, 2017, 8:56 a.m. View Comments

New Exotek Racing Flite top shafts and direct spur mount

Exotek Racing has introduced its lightest top shafts and direct spur mounts yet, available to fit the 22 series, B6 platform and RB6/6.6 series in your choice of black, blue or orange.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 2, 2017, 8:44 a.m. View Comments

New Team Magic aluminum shock towers and suspension arms, center gear differential and optional bodies for E5 monster truck

Team Magic has introduced an array of new options for the E5 monster truck to personalize its looks and improve its performance.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 2, 2017, 9:28 a.m. View Comments

Arrowmax signed Law

Former Reedy Touring Car Race open stock class winner and defending Chinese electric off-road national champion Felix Law has joined the Arrowmax RC team.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 2, 2017, 8:18 a.m. View Comments

New Team Orion HMX10 brushless speed control

Team Orion has introduced a new flagship ESC for modified-class on- and off-road racers with improved throttle and brake performance as well as a tuning app for mobile devices.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 2, 2017, 7:53 a.m. View Comments

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