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Tessmann took both Pro-class nitro victories at Southern Nationals [VIDEO]

Defending world champion Ty Tessmann drove his HB Racing buggy and truck to big wins at the Southern Nationals in Louisiana.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 22, 2016, 10:07 a.m. View Comments

Indy RC World's mobile hobby shop made its maiden voyage to Southern Nats

Indy RC World of Garland, TX brought the shop to the track at the Southern Nationals - ensuring anyone short on spare parts didn't have to cut their weekend short.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 22, 2016, 1:31 p.m. View Comments

Serpent's new Project 4X 1/10-scale 4WD touring car [GALLERY]

The Serpent Project 4X touring car that Viktor Wilck drove to a podium finish at the ISTC World Championships in China is now available.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 22, 2016, 8:10 a.m. View Comments

New PSM quick change pivot ball shims for RC8B3

PSM's new quick-change pivot ball shims for the RC8B3 make it possible to change camber in just seconds.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 22, 2016, 9:22 a.m. View Comments

How to make David Ronnefalk's custom jumper switch

Rather than rely on a standard switch, David Ronnefalk plugs in a small jumper with 4mm bullet plugs to power up his HB Racing D815 V2. Follow the European Champion's step-by-step process to hook up a similar setup to your nitro buggy.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 21, 2016, 12:27 p.m. View Comments

Limited edition REDS Racing Worlds Edition engine package

Remember that special REDS Racing engine spotted in a photo from Elliott Boots' Facebook page? You'll have a chance to buy it, after all - 300 engines with full exhaust system and with or without clutch will be released for sale, broken in by Boots h

Aaron Waldron Sept. 21, 2016, 11:51 a.m. View Comments

New Sidewinder Fuels on- and off-road racing blends

Sidewinder Fuels has introduced new formulas specifically tailored to the needs of both on-road and off-road racers.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 21, 2016, 3:32 p.m. View Comments

Rhodes drove borrowed car to Vintage Off-Road Nationals victory

Kyle Rhodes of Wolcott Hobby borrowed Vintage Off-Road Nationals organizer Erich Reichert's RC10 Worlds Car re-release and won the premier 2WD class with it.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 21, 2016, 2:57 p.m. View Comments

Rody Roem and O.S. Speed produced new VS Racing 2101B off-road buggy engine

World champion engine designer Rody Roem has introduced an off-road engine to his VS Racing brand, a mill based on the O.S. Speed XZ-B but fitted with VS-spec combustion chamber, carburetor, "bi-turbo" crankshaft and a lightweight cooling head.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 21, 2016, 1:33 p.m. View Comments

Optional Team Associated Factory Team brass D mount for B6

Team Associated has introduced a new D-mount for the B6 platform that is made of brass, which adds 12 grams of weight to the rear of the car for more grip.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 21, 2016, 3:46 p.m. View Comments

Meet Hobbywing North America team manager Ron Schuur [VIDEO]

Watch as Ron Schuur, the president of SchuurSpeed and North American team manager for Hobbywing, described his entry into the world of RC racing and what he enjoys most.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 21, 2016, 2:13 p.m. View Comments

Rettke signed with VBC Racing

VBC Racing welcomed German stock-class front-runner Jan Rettke to their team of drivers.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 21, 2016, 1:59 p.m. View Comments

Dana clinched Northwest Championship Tour title

Triton RC engines powered Mike Dana to the overall victory in the Nitro Buggy after the six-race Northwest Championship Tour wrapped up at the Columbia Cup in Pasco, WA last weekend.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 21, 2016, 10:02 a.m. View Comments

New Arrowmax black-golden honeycomb touring car stand

Arrowmax has introduced a black-golden honeycomb stand for touring cars and other on-road chassis like the one used at the 2016 ISTC World Championships - only without the special edition logos.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 21, 2016, 9:36 a.m. View Comments

Drake dominated Pro-Line Jackpot Series finale

Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing set the fastest time in both rounds of qualifying at Dialed In RC Raceway and then led every lap of the final main event of the Pro-Line Racing Jackpot Series.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 21, 2016, 10:32 a.m. View Comments

New Trinity Equalizer Equation sealed spec motor and LiPo combo

Trinity hopes its new Equalizer Equation spec racing combos, which include a LiPo pack and sealed motor, can save racing by providing a low-cost, entry-level class on an even playing field.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 21, 2016, 9:50 a.m. View Comments

Win over $100 in Bittydesign gear in monthly social media photo contest

Post a photo to Facebook or Instagram of your favorite Bittydesign product and using the appropriate hashtags and you could win a swag bag valued at 100€ - or about $110!

Aaron Waldron Sept. 20, 2016, 9:11 a.m. View Comments

Big air Traxxas E-Revo Brushless Edition in new Desert Drama action clip [VIDEO]

Watch the brushless-powered Traxxas E-Revo fly through the desert sky in this new video.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 20, 2016, 12:48 p.m. View Comments

New carbon fiber suspension arms for Schumacher Mi6

Schumacher has introduced optional carbon fiber composite suspension arms for the Mi6 touring car that are more flexible, which yields greater traction, and a full set sheds 10 grams of weight.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 20, 2016, 12:56 p.m. View Comments

AKA team drivers scored wins across the country last weekend

AKA Products teammates Ryan Lutz, Keith Hadley, Tayler Wonders, Lucas Sanford, Austin Pannone, Brian Looper and Mitch Watson won races in Missouri, Washington, California, Georgia and Louisiana.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 20, 2016, 9:33 a.m. View Comments

European Champion Oliver Mack signed with Infinity

Reigning European Champion Oliver Mack is the latest on-road racing superstar to join the incredible Creation Model-Infinity driver lineup.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 20, 2016, 9:52 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Alan Wight

The 2015 ROAR national champion in the 17.5 Stadium Truck class talked about his RC racing career, where he got his start and more in this week's Talk It Up Tuesday.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 20, 2016, 4:31 p.m. View Comments

Watch Drake describe Mugen Seiki's new universals for the MBX7TR platform [VIDEO]

Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing introduced new universal center driveshafts for the MBX7TR and MBX7TR ECO trucks.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 20, 2016, 11:13 a.m. View Comments

Maifield and Lime won second round of AZRCR Championship series

Team Losi Racing driver Ryan Maifield edged Team Associated teammates Spencer Rivkin and Ryan Cavalieri to win the Pro Buggy class, while 11-year-old Camden Lime held off the hard-charging Kenny Brosh to win the Truck final.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 20, 2016, 3 p.m. View Comments

New front one-way, aluminum servo mount and motor mount posts for Tamiya TA07

Tamiya has introduced three new hop-up options for the popular TA07 touring car.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 20, 2016, 2:18 p.m. View Comments

New Maxima Mx B4 engine coming soon

Maxima Mx Europa shared a teaser image and short description of the upcoming XZ-B-based .21 off-road buggy engine that will make its major debut at the IFMAR Worlds in Vegas.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 20, 2016, 12:34 p.m. View Comments

Matsukura won JMRCA Japanese national championship in 1/8-scale buggy

Naoto Matsukura led a Kyosho podium sweep of the JMRCA Japanese national championship for the nitro buggy division, held this year at the Futaba Buggy Track.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 19, 2016, 4:27 p.m. View Comments

Stringer signed with Leadfinger Racing

Australian off-road racer Aaron Stringer has joined the Leadfinger Racing team ahead of this year's IFMAR World Championships in Las Vegas.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 19, 2016, 9:41 a.m. View Comments

New HB Racing hard suspension arms for D815

HB Racing has introduced the hard front and rear suspension arms that come as standard equipment on the RGT8 on-road racer, which can be used as a tuning option for the company's nitro and electric 1/8-scale buggies.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 19, 2016, 10:56 a.m. View Comments

New PSM 20mm spring cups for RC8B3

PSM has introduced new black-anodized aluminum spring cups to fit 20mm shock springs on the RC8B3.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 19, 2016, 11:41 a.m. View Comments

LiHV charger profiles included in latest Team Orion Touch Duo charger firmware update

Update your Team Orion Touch Duo to the latest firmware in order to charge new high-voltage LiPo packs.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 19, 2016, 12:21 p.m. View Comments

New Arrowmax RC diff lube grease

Arrowmax RC has introduced the first of a new lineup of lubrication and grease products - a small plastic tube of lube for ball differentials.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 19, 2016, 9:22 a.m. View Comments

POLL: Which buggy will win the 1/8-Scale Worlds in Vegas?

What chassis manufacturer is your pick to win the IFMAR World Championships title?

Aaron Waldron Sept. 19, 2016, 12:37 p.m. View Comments

Tebo took two wins at Byron Fuels Heartland Challenge

Kyosho's Jared Tebo set the fastest time in every round of qualifying and then won both the nitro and electric buggy finals at Fastlane R/C Raceway to highlight the Byron Fuels Heartland Challenge.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 19, 2016, 2:43 p.m. View Comments

New Serpent big bore on-road shock set

The big bore shocks that will be used on the upcoming Viper 977 Evo 2 and Natrix 748WC kits is now available as an option for all current Serpent on-road racing models.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 19, 2016, 3:25 p.m. View Comments

RC Tracks of Las Vegas IFMAR Worlds track preview [VIDEO]

Chris Tocco of RC Tracks of Las Vegas has been documenting the build of the course for this year's IFMAR World Championships - and today he went live on Facebook to explain more about the layout.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 16, 2016, 2:02 p.m. View Comments

LRC: Why your track should run its next race with LiveTime's Heat Race Qualifying Format

Why spend your next club race racing against the clock? LiveTime's Heat Race Qualifying Format puts the emphasis on heads-up competition.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 16, 2016, 3:16 p.m. View Comments

New hard-anodized aluminum gear diff pulley set for Team Losi Racing 22-4 platform

Team Losi Racing now offers a more durable, smoother, longer-lasting set of aluminum gear diff pulleys to fit the national champion 22-4 2.0.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 16, 2016, 4:01 p.m. View Comments

Limited quantities of Team Associated RC10 Classic available

Team Associated scoured the globe for any remaining unsold RC10 Classic kits - and now they're selling them online until they're gone!

Aaron Waldron Sept. 16, 2016, 12:59 p.m. View Comments

New JConcepts S2 body with Aero wing for YZ-2 buggy

JConcepts has introduced its Worlds-winning S2 body for the YZ-2 buggy, and it comes with an Aero wing.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 16, 2016, 10:08 a.m. View Comments

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