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New JConcepts Honeycomb motor plate for B6D 3-gear stand-up transmission

Like the piece released yesterday for the B6 laydown transmission, JConcepts has introduced a machined aluminum motor plate to fit the stand-up tranny of the B6D.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 13, 2016, 10:26 a.m. View Comments

New Leadfinger Racing Hammer Lexan wing for 1/10-scale buggies

Leadfinger Racing has introduced a smaller version of its Lexan wing called the Hammer, designed specifically for use on 1/10-scale 2WD and 4WD buggies.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 13, 2016, 1:16 p.m. View Comments

Inaugural BRCA GT12 World Cup scheduled for February

The BRCA has organized the first World Cup for the popular GT12 category to be held in Milton Keynes alongside the Model Motorsports Show.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 13, 2016, 8:58 a.m. View Comments

XRAY released new 2017-spec XB2C 2WD buggy

XRAY has revamped its carpet-ready XB2 buggy for the 2017 season, with a new three-gear transmission that moves the motor to the opposite side among the major changes from its predecessor.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 13, 2016, 4:04 p.m. View Comments

New Schelle Racing aluminum steering bushings for B6

Schelle Racing has introduced a set of 16 aluminum steering bushings for a total of 7 axle height positions in 0.5mm increments. Click here for more information - and a full tuning guide.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 13, 2016, 8:47 a.m. View Comments

A Main Hobbies Silver Dollar RC Raceway to host 2016 Fall Brawl [VIDEO]

The Fall Brawl will head outdoors to A Main Hobbies' Silver Dollar RC Raceway for the first time on November 5.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 12, 2016, 4:06 p.m. View Comments

Thunder Tiger's new Bushmaster 8E 1/8-scale brushless-powered RTR buggy

Thunder Tiger has introduced its new Bushmaster 8E RTR, combined a track-derived suspension and chassis design with big brushless power.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 12, 2016, 2:37 p.m. View Comments

Team Azarashi's new Lexan Maximum rear 1/8-scale wing

Team Azarashi has introduced its new Maximum rear wing for 1/8-scale off-road vehicles, made of 1.5mm-thick Lexan and molded with performance and durability in mind.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 12, 2016, 1:57 p.m. View Comments

New PSM carbon fiber downforce flaps for stock RC8B3 body

PSM has introduced a pair of carbon fiber pieces to complement the body included with the RC8B3, which generate more rear downforce for greater stability and easier control when jumping.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 12, 2016, 1 p.m. View Comments

New JConcepts Honeycomb motor plate for B6 3-gear laydown tranny

JConcepts has introduced an optional machined aluminum motor plate to fit the 3-gear laydown transmission for the B6 buggy platform.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 12, 2016, 3:51 p.m. View Comments

New JConcepts 5.5mm/7mm combo thumb wrench

JConcepts has introduced a small, convenient combo wrench to fit two of the most popular nut sizes in RC.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 12, 2016, 11:28 a.m. View Comments

Hitec's new X1 Nano charger

The new X1 Nano from Hitec fits 50W of multi-chemistry charging and balancing power into the palm of your hand.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 12, 2016, 3:03 p.m. View Comments

New Arrowmax 20mm black-golden droop gauge blocks

Arrowmax gave its pair of 20mm honeycomb-machined droop gauge blocks the black-golden treatment.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 12, 2016, 1:20 p.m. View Comments

Up to $5000 in prize money on the line at AKA U.S. Open Fuel Championships

Win the Nitro Buggy, Nitro Truggy and E-Buggy classes at the AKA Products U.S. Open Fuel Championships hosted by AZRCR at Fear Farm RC Raceway and you could take home up to $5000 in cash.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 11, 2016, 2:45 p.m. View Comments

AKA introduced newly-crowned world champion Double Down tire

The AKA Products Double Down tire that David Ronnefalk used to win the IFMAR World Championship in Las Vegas last weekend will be available in about a month.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 11, 2016, 7:34 p.m. View Comments

New DMS Partz short course foam inserts

DMS Partz has expanded its DMS Insertz line with a range of options for short course tires.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 11, 2016, 6:19 p.m. View Comments

New Capricorn LAB-C803 1/8-scale nitro on-road racer coming soon

Capricorn has announced its new LAB-C803 1/8-scale nitro on-road racing car will be available by October 20 - and published a gallery of CAD images as well as a summary of its features.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 11, 2016, 5:33 p.m. View Comments

New LRP 2400kV Dynamic 8 brushless motor

LRP introduced a new 2400kV addition to its Dynamic 8 brushless motor lineup.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 11, 2016, 6:49 p.m. View Comments

New STRC aluminum tools, SCX10 II front bumper mount and Wraith c-hubs

ST Racing Concepts has introduced a universal tool handle machined from aluminum, a complete tool kit, and new option parts for popular trail vehicles.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 11, 2016, 2:20 p.m. View Comments

Ronnefalk climbed two spots in Top 25 RC rankings after winning Worlds

The IFMAR World Championships had big implications on the Top 25 RC rankings - here are the updated standings after last week's race in Las Vegas.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 11, 2016, 11:55 a.m. View Comments

Arrowmax signed world champion Ronald Volker

Newly crowned IFMAR ISTC Worlds winner Ronald Volker has joined the Arrowmax RC team.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 11, 2016, 11:39 a.m. View Comments

New RDRP carbon fiber shock towers for B6 series

Revolution Design Racing Products now offers heavy-duty carbon fiber shock towers to fit the B6 and B6D, including separate towers to match the stock geometry for flat and gullwing front arm options.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 11, 2016, 12:43 p.m. View Comments

Watch Drake discuss air filters [VIDEO]

Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing gives tips about proper air filter maintenance - and why it's important.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 11, 2016, 1:49 p.m. View Comments

New ProTek RC turbo glow plugs

ProTek RC has introduced a range of turbo glow plugs designed for consistency and durability.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 11, 2016, 2:05 p.m. View Comments

Hobbywing's new XR8 SCT Pro speed control

The new XR8 SCT Pro from Hobbywing picks up where the Xerun SCT Pro left off, with 2-4S compatibility and dynamic timing modes.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 11, 2016, 11:22 a.m. View Comments

New Schumacher Eclipse 1/12-scale on-road racer

Schumacher has formally announced its new 1/12-scale pan car platform.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 10, 2016, 1:03 p.m. View Comments

MIP's new X-Duty C-Drive kit for Vaterra Ascender crawler platform [VIDEO]

These new MIP X-Duty C-Drive splined center drive axles for the Ascender platform are stronger and require less maintenance.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 10, 2016, 12:49 p.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Final finishing order

Here's the final finishing order for the 234 drivers that competed at the IFMAR 1:8 Nitro Off-Road World Championships at RC Tracks of Las Vegas.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 8, 2016, 10:56 p.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Ronnefalk on pole as Worlds final grid set [VIDEO]

David Ronnefalk will start the 60-minute world championship final from the front of the grid after two eventful half-hour semifinals.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 8, 2016, 7:25 p.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Ronnefalk ran away with first-career IFMAR World Championship

David Ronnefalk quickly worked his way into the lead in the one-hour final - and simply disappeared into the Las Vegas night.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 8, 2016, 10 p.m. View Comments

Tekin RS Pro 1S coming soon

Drag racer Tim Smith shared a shot of the upcoming Tekin RS Pro 1S on social media yesterday, and Ty Campbell offered info about the upcoming HotWire 3.0.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 6, 2016, 9:55 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Boots fastest in final round, secured second overall

In the final round of qualifying, Elliott Boots returned to the form that took him to the top of the charts on Day One - and that secured the front of the grid for the Even semifinal on Saturday. Here are the results from Q6, replays of the fastest t

Aaron Waldron Oct. 6, 2016, 8:16 p.m. View Comments

WORLDS: MORBC in Perth, Australia to host 2018 IFMAR World Championships

The Model Off-Road Buggy Club in Perth, Australia has been chosen as the location for the 2018 IFMAR Worlds.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 6, 2016, 4:30 p.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Tebo topped fifth round, locked up overall TQ [VIDEO]

Jared Tebo set the fastest time of round five on Thursday morning, and in doing so clinched Top Qualifying honors at the 2016 IFMAR World Championships for the second time.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 6, 2016, 1:56 p.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Tebo took top time in third qualifying round [VIDEO]

As the track continues to get rougher, Jared Tebo shone even brighter in round three. Here are the round three results, points and replays of the three fastest heats.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 5, 2016, 4:16 p.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Ronnefalk fastest in fourth round, Tebo TQ overnight [VIDEO]

David Ronnefalk outpaced the field by four seconds in the fourth round of qualifying to close out Day Two, while Jared Tebo holds the points lead with two rounds remaining.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 5, 2016, 10:04 p.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Replay of the opening ceremonies

Following seeding practice on Monday night, the opening ceremonies officially kicked off the 2016 IFMAR World Championships in Las Vegas by introducing the teams from each nation competing. Watch a full replay here!

Aaron Waldron Oct. 4, 2016, 9:43 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Boots dominant on Day One with two straight TQ runs

Kyosho's Elliott Boots set the fastest time in both rounds of qualifying on the first day of qualifying - and it wasn't really close.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 4, 2016, 10:14 p.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Ty Tessmann tried modified version of new Pro-Line Racing Electroshot

Pro-Line Racing drivers have been trying the new Electroshot tread pattern at the IFMAR Worlds - and in the final round of practice, Ty Tessmann set the preliminary fastest time with a specially trimmed version.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 3, 2016, 6:10 p.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Ronnefalk earned top seed heading into qualifying

Two-time European Champion David Ronnefalk and his D815 V2 buggy earned the top seed over two rounds of timed practice on Monday, carrying momentum into the first of three days of qualifying.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 3, 2016, 10:14 p.m. View Comments

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