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RC Texas Talk relaunched as On The Tone with new co-host [PODCAST]

Mark Santa Maria and Geoff Arnold invited Tyler Keel to join them as RC Texas Talk transformed into the globally-reaching On The Tone podcast.

Aaron Waldron July 14, 2016, 1:43 p.m. View Comments

New Kyosho MP9 optional front shock towers and upper front suspension holder

Kyosho MP9 engineer Yuichi Kanai shared photos of new MP9 option parts that allow the front upper arm to be raised 2mm for smoother steering response.

Aaron Waldron July 14, 2016, 9:20 a.m. View Comments

New JConcepts 3D-printed Shapeways accessories for B6

JConcepts has started selling 3D-printed lower front wing mounts and rear body flanges for the B6 and B6D through their Shapeways store.

Aaron Waldron July 13, 2016, 1:24 p.m. View Comments

New Sweep Racing Muzzle body for MP9

Sweep Racing has introduced the new Muzzle shell to fit the MP9 platform.

Aaron Waldron July 13, 2016, 11:36 a.m. View Comments

Imbue's new V3 brass shock pistons

Imbue Motorsports has revised the design of its brass shock pistons to create the new V3 lineup.

Aaron Waldron July 13, 2016, 11:08 a.m. View Comments

New Samix forward-mounted battery tray for SCX10

Samix has introduced a new battery mount for the SCX10 that moves the weight of the pack forward for better climbing performance, and it's available in a variety of colors.

Aaron Waldron July 13, 2016, 8:43 a.m. View Comments

Kunkel won 4WD Spessart Racer Cup finale

Marius Kunkel was the fastest among a group of young drivers at the last round of 4WD Spessart Racer Cup in Germany, while Intech Racing driver Fabio Hasenstab finished second.

Aaron Waldron July 13, 2016, 8:56 a.m. View Comments

Kyosho's new RB6.6 2WD buggy [UPDATED]

Kyosho Europe has shared details of an update to Kyosho's World champion RB6 2WD buggy platform, as the new RB6.6 can be built with four different transmission layouts.

Aaron Waldron July 13, 2016, 10:44 a.m. View Comments

New Revolution Design Racing Products wing plate sets for touring cars

Revolution Design Racing Products has released sets of wing plates for touring cars that make mounting easier, more secure, and more colorful.

Aaron Waldron July 13, 2016, 9:38 a.m. View Comments

Serpent's new optional C-hubs for SRX8 Cobra and Viper 977-EVO upgrades

Serpent now offers 13- and 17-degree front C-hubs for the SRX8 Cobra buggy to complement the stock 15-degree pieces, and they're debuting new rear suspension and pulleys for the Viper 977-EVO at the European Championship.

Aaron Waldron July 13, 2016, 10:17 a.m. View Comments

XRAY's new brass one-piece engine mount for NT1

XRAY has released a brass one-piece engine mount for the NT1 that is heavier and stiffer than the stock piece, which changes the car's balance and handling.

Aaron Waldron July 13, 2016, 9:10 a.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: The next big thing is already here

Lay-down transmissions, brushless motors, and 2.4 GHz radios all changed the game and helped move the RC racing industry forward by huge leaps. Thanks to rapidly improving manufacturing technology, those leaps may start coming more often.

Aaron Waldron July 13, 2016, 3:58 p.m. View Comments

New MIP carbide ball diff rebuild kit for Associated 5- and 6-Series vehicles

MIP has introduced a new diff rebuild kit with tungsten carbide balls for the AE 5-series and B6/B6D vehicles.

Aaron Waldron July 13, 2016, 1:12 p.m. View Comments

Hitec's new Power Peak D7 AC/DC charger

Hitec has introduced a new AC/DC charger with integrated Multiplex Battery Identification System and twin 200W output ports, each with its own backlit screen and buttons.

Aaron Waldron July 12, 2016, 9:54 a.m. View Comments

Updated Revolution Design Racing Products Ultra camber gauge

Revolution Design Racing Products has updated the design of its Ultra camber gauge, and it's now available in five different colors.

Aaron Waldron July 12, 2016, 8:38 a.m. View Comments

Watch Drake explain how to safely route fuel line [VIDEO]

In his latest video, Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing shows how to use fuel line clips to keep your fuel and pressure lines tucked safely inside the chassis.

Aaron Waldron July 12, 2016, 10:09 a.m. View Comments

RC Crew Chief version 4.2 now includes damping simulation [VIDEO]

The RC Crew Chief Windows application now includes even more tools than ever to help you understand how setup changes will affect your car's performance.

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

New Exotek Racing HD idler gear, Flite lightweight top gear and shaft for D216

Exotek Racing has introduced a heavy-duty, machined aluminum idler gear, as well as a lightweight top shaft and top gear, for the D216 2WD buggy.

Aaron Waldron July 12, 2016, 11:29 a.m. View Comments

New Tornado 335R .21 off-road buggy engine

New Italian engine manufacturer Tornado has released details of its 335R buggy engine.

Aaron Waldron July 12, 2016, 11:41 a.m. View Comments

New 2mm alloy chassis and multi-position LiPo mount for Schumacher CAT K2

Schumacher's new aluminum chassis for the CAT K2 is thinner, which increases flex for more forgiving handling, while the optional battery mount offers further chassis balance adjustments.

Aaron Waldron July 12, 2016, 10:21 a.m. View Comments

Lutz, Bush, Lime, Gaut and Hejny scored wins for AKA last weekend

AKA Products teammates Ryan Lutz, Colby Bush, Camden Lime, Doug Gaut and Brindon Hejny won a variety of races across the country last weekend.

Aaron Waldron July 12, 2016, 9:27 a.m. View Comments

Intech's Wolf and Ewald scored podium finishes at German Youth Cup

Spessart Racer in Waldaschaff, Germany hosted the Youth Cup last weekend, and Maximilian Wolf and Ben Ewald drove their Intech Racing ER-14 4WD buggies to second and third place finishes.

Aaron Waldron July 12, 2016, 8:27 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Kyle Rhodes

On the track, Kyle Rhodes has earned the reputation as one of the fastest nitro racers in the Northeast, and off the track he’s responsible for helping people in his area get the most of their hobby as the manager of Wolcott Hobby’s two locations. Ge

Aaron Waldron July 12, 2016, 3 p.m. View Comments

Euros victory bumped Boots up three spots in Top 25 RC rankings [UPDATED]

Elliott Boots' second-consecutive European Championship moved him to 11th on the Top 25 RC Rankings, with fellow podium finishers Neil Cragg and Yannick Aigoin now on the list. Here are the updated standings.

Aaron Waldron July 11, 2016, 11:50 a.m. View Comments

2016 Ryper Hobbies AARCMCC Australian Electric Off Road Nationals announcement

The 2016 Australian national championships for electric off-road will be hosted by West Coast Model RC in Perth. Here's all the info you need to know!

Aaron Waldron July 11, 2016, 4:17 p.m. View Comments

POLL: How often do you change your setup?

Today's RC cars feature a wide array of adjustments to suit any condition - often offering more tuning options than most racers understand or ever use. How often do you change your setup?

Aaron Waldron July 11, 2016, 3:54 p.m. View Comments

Rivkin closed down Outback Raceway with dominating performance at JConcepts Summer Indoor Nationals [VIDEO]

Last weekend's JConcepts Summer Indoor Nationals was the last race to be held at A Main Hobbies' Outback Raceway, and 2WD world champ Spencer Rivkin cleaned up. Watch the replays here!

Aaron Waldron July 11, 2016, 1:50 p.m. View Comments

Back-to-back European titles for Boots

Kyosho's Elliott Boots won the European Championships in Redovan, Spain last weekend to claim his second consecutive victory.

Aaron Waldron July 11, 2016, 11:24 a.m. View Comments

Tebo took three wins at HobbyPlex Summer Series finale

Kyosho's Jared Tebo dominated the final round of the HobbyPlex Summer Series, winning the single 8-minute A-Mains in the 2WD, 4WD and Stadium Truck classes.

Aaron Waldron July 11, 2016, 1:33 p.m. View Comments

X-Factory's Bryant took two THE Series wins at TARCAR

Russ Bryant drove his X-Factory Infinity-equipped trucks to the Modified Stadium and Short Course Truck class victories at TARCAR.

Aaron Waldron July 11, 2016, 12:05 p.m. View Comments

Kobbevik crowned Swedish 4WD national champion

Young Norwegian Yokomo driver Daniel Kobbevik beat Christoffer Svensson for the Swedish 4WD off-road title.

Aaron Waldron July 11, 2016, 11:33 a.m. View Comments

Reedy's new Circuit t-shirt

Dress up like a member of Reedy's race team with the new Circuit t-shirt.

Aaron Waldron July 11, 2016, 3:05 p.m. View Comments

New steel outdrives for Tekno RC buggies and trucks

Tekno RC has introduced new differential outdrives for the NB, NT EB and ET vehicles with a revised design, new material and improved heat treatment process for longer life and greater consistency.

Aaron Waldron July 11, 2016, 2:47 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Lutz scored the trifecta at last year's Big Apple Novarossi Challenge

Last year, Tekno RC's Ryan Lutz earned TQ honors in Nitro Buggy, Nitro Truck and Electric Buggy at the Big Apple Novarossi Challenge hosted by Barnstormers RC Raceway in Chester, New York - and then won all three main events.

Aaron Waldron July 8, 2016, 8:15 a.m. View Comments

Big Apple Novarossi Challenge mud run grudge match ends in steamroll [VIDEO)

Adam Drake offered Lerone Hearn and Ray Crowder each $100 if they could complete a full tank of fuel on the muddy track - and only one of them cashed in, while the other's dreams were smashed...

Aaron Waldron July 8, 2016, 8:39 a.m. View Comments

Watch ARRMA Nero monster trucks go nuts on outdoor trails [VIDEO]

Hobbico's Keep It RC channel featured this video of ARRMA Nero monster trucks going out for dirt-shredding, jump-launching blast.

Aaron Waldron July 8, 2016, 5:39 a.m. View Comments

Shepherd's Kurzbuch won fourth round of Swiss Nationals

Reigning world champion Simon Kurzbuch sped away from the TQ spot on the grid to finish two laps ahead of friend Silvio Hächler as the MRC Langenthal Club celebrated its 40th anniversary.

Aaron Waldron July 8, 2016, 5:33 a.m. View Comments

SCVRC to host inaugural Pro-Line Racing Indoor Gauntlet

SCVRC in Santa Clarita, CA will host a one-day race on its indoor track this coming October.

Aaron Waldron July 8, 2016, 5:26 a.m. View Comments

Team Associated's new laydown transmission conversion for B6D

Now you can install the laydown B6 transmission onto your B6D chassis to suit track conditions.

Aaron Waldron July 8, 2016, 5:19 a.m. View Comments

Shepherd's new shorter optional axles for V10

New for the Shepherd V10 are shorter wheel axles, which can be used with wider offset wheels or longer suspension arms to maintain the maximum legal width.

Aaron Waldron July 7, 2016, 1:07 p.m. View Comments

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