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THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Exotek Racing carbon fiber chassis for XRAY XB2

Joe Adragna bolted the new Exotek carbon fiber chassis plate to his XB2 for some back-to-back testing and racing with the standard aluminum piece - and here's what he thought.

Aaron Waldron July 7, 2016, 3:56 p.m. View Comments

Limited edition Team Associated Apex touring car kit

For a limited time, you can pick up the Team Associated Apex 1/10-scale touring car in kit form, without the RTR electronics.

Aaron Waldron July 7, 2016, 4:27 p.m. View Comments

Funny RC short course truck sprinkler hack [VIDEO]

Hobbico's Keep It RC channel came up with a convenient use for an HPI Racing Super 5SC Flux to keep that luscious lawn nice and green this summer.

Aaron Waldron July 7, 2016, 2:38 p.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

Maifield confirmed for Dragon Stone Asian Nitro Buggy Championships in China

Ryan Maifield - one of the fastest RC drivers on the planet - will held to Liaoyang City, China in September to compete for the inaugural Dragon Stone Asian Nitro Buggy Championship title.

Aaron Waldron July 7, 2016, 12:39 p.m. View Comments

Barth third at FZRC's Nitro Bash, won following day at SS Raceway

Tim Barth had quite a weekend of racing, finishing on the Nitro Buggy podium at FZRC Raceway's Fourth of July event and then winning the next day at SS Raceway.

Aaron Waldron July 7, 2016, 12:53 p.m. View Comments

Intech's Petitt scored E-Buggy podium finish at FZRC Fourth of July race

Ryan Petitt drove his Intech Racing BR-6E from fifth on the grid to third by the end of the final at FZRC Raceway's holiday race.

Aaron Waldron July 7, 2016, 10:02 a.m. View Comments

REDS Racing v1.08 firmware update for TX120 ESC

Among the improvements in the v1.08 firmware update for the REDS Racing TX120 speed control is the SWITCH power level, which increases torque for greater acceleration while in blinky mode.

Aaron Waldron July 7, 2016, 9:50 a.m. View Comments

New XRAY brass lower rear suspension holders for XB2

XRAY's optional new brass rear pivot blocks for the XB2 buggy lower the car's center of gravity, and the Integrated Suspension Settings inserts offer quick and easy adjustments.

Aaron Waldron July 7, 2016, 9:39 a.m. View Comments

Sweep Racing Hydroedge treaded wet weather touring car tires

Ahead of this year's ISTC Worlds in China, Sweep Racing has introduced a new touring car tire with a tread pattern and rubber compound specifically designed for racing in the rain.

Aaron Waldron July 7, 2016, 9:23 a.m. View Comments

Jefferies, Finlay and Booker won round four of Schumacher BTCC [VIDEO]

Olly Jeffries won the premier Modified division at the fourth round of the Schumacher-sponsored British Touring Car Championship, held last weekend in Halifax, while Zak Finlay and Daniel Booker topped the 13.5 and 17.5 categories. Watch the replays

Aaron Waldron July 6, 2016, 10:52 a.m. View Comments

ARRMA's new Raider XL 1/8-scale 2WD brushless-powered RTR buggy

ARRMA stretched the dimensions of the popular Raider Mega to create the Raider XL, a 1/8-scale 2WD off-road buggy that's ready-to-run with brushless power.

Aaron Waldron July 6, 2016, 1:28 p.m. View Comments

New JConcepts replacement shock o-rings

JConcepts has introduced a set of o-rings to replace the seals in your AE 12mm shocks during the next rebuild - and they're blue, of course.

Aaron Waldron July 6, 2016, 12:55 p.m. View Comments

Team Redcat's new TR-MT8E BE6S monster truck

Team Redcat upgraded the TR-MT8E 4WD monster truck to a Hobbywing 6S-ready ESC and installed a bunch of aftermarket parts to handle the added power.

Aaron Waldron July 6, 2016, 1:11 p.m. View Comments

New Duratrax Onyx 255 AC/DC dual balancing charger

Simply plug the new Duratrax 255 into the wall and start charging and balancing two packs at once!

Aaron Waldron July 6, 2016, 1:33 p.m. View Comments

German touring car ace Steven Weiss joined Team Magic Europe

Team Magic Europe has signed former Euros runner-up Steven Weiss to its growing team of touring car racers campaigning the E4RS III Plus chassis.

Aaron Waldron July 6, 2016, 10:35 a.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: Sick of the sexism in RC racing

Whether they're used as walking advertisements or offered up as souvenirs, the place women hold in our industry ranges from cringe-worthy to downright ugly.

Aaron Waldron July 6, 2016, 6:04 p.m. View Comments

AKA drivers Deering, Hase, Helms, Fantinel, Odum and Cline won last weekend

AKA Products teammates Ashe Deering, Jeremy Hase Jr., Jeff “Humpty” Helms, Mau Fantinel, Austin Odum and Aaron Cline won races around the globe.

Aaron Waldron July 6, 2016, 10:19 a.m. View Comments

New RUDDOG RP120 sensored 1/10-scale brushless racing ESC

RUDDOG has introduced a new 120-amp speed control with an aluminum case that's built to withstand the rigors of on- and off-road racing.

Aaron Waldron July 6, 2016, 10:09 a.m. View Comments

HB Racing looking for team drivers

Now that HB Racing has settled under its new ownership, the brand is actively searching for racer representatives.

Aaron Waldron July 6, 2016, 10 a.m. View Comments

Schelle's new XB2 Nova clutch conversion

The Nova clutch assembly from Schelle Racing can now be installed onto the XB2 buggy, thanks to a new top shaft and spacer tube.

Aaron Waldron July 5, 2016, 1:24 p.m. View Comments

New MIP Pucks for B6 and B5 platforms

Now you can install a set of MIP Pucks on your B6 or B6D and shave nearly 50% of the rotating weight.

Aaron Waldron July 5, 2016, 4:26 p.m. View Comments

Drone racing demo at OCRC Raceway [VIDEO]

Watch a group of pilots tear up the space directly above the track at OCRC Raceway!

Aaron Waldron July 5, 2016, 2:53 p.m. View Comments

Hu Wei, Yeung and Law crowned Chinese off-road national champions

Last weekend, ARC International Raceway in Xiamen hosted the Chinese Off-Road Nationals, where Hu Wei Ping won nitro 1/8-scale buggy, Carson Yeung won the nitro 1/8-scale truck class and Felix Law captured the 1/10-scale 4WD crown.

Aaron Waldron July 5, 2016, 1:48 p.m. View Comments

Record turnout for Thumb RC Summer Series opener

Thumb RC in Gagetown, MI kicked off its four-race Summer Series last weekend with the track's largest turnout ever, with racers filling up classes from 1/8-scale to 1/18-scale.

Aaron Waldron July 5, 2016, 12:22 p.m. View Comments

New MIP lightweight aluminum top shaft for 22 series

Attention all 17.5-class racers - the new MIP aluminum top shaft for all 22 series vehicles is 25% lighter than the stock piece!

Aaron Waldron July 5, 2016, 11:54 a.m. View Comments

New Bittydesign FORCE shell for 8IGHT 4.0 [VIDEO]

Bittydesign has introduced a new addition to the FORCE lineup of bodies with a shell designed for the 8IGHT 4.0 buggy.

Aaron Waldron July 5, 2016, 11:25 a.m. View Comments

Legue doubled and Horne, Hart and Berridge won one each at second MSCS round

Mike "Chedda" Legue won both nitro classes at 710 Raceway for round two of the Michigan State Championship Series while Allen Horne, RJ Hart and George Berridge III also scored victories.

Aaron Waldron July 5, 2016, 10:22 a.m. View Comments

Watch Drake show how to measure shock collars [VIDEO]

Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing demonstrates the proper way to make sure your shock collars are even on both sides.

Aaron Waldron July 5, 2016, 9:53 a.m. View Comments

Matias joined Maxima

Maxima Europa announced the signing of former European Champion and IFMAR Worlds Runner-Up Miguel Matias.

Aaron Waldron July 5, 2016, 9:43 a.m. View Comments

New RDRP Ultra Tire Cleaner

Revolution Design Racing Products has introduced a specially formulated solution for cleaning new tires prior to mounting as well as before applying tire sauce.

Aaron Waldron July 5, 2016, 9:31 a.m. View Comments

Volker crowned European Modified TC champion, Rathiesky won Stock TC and F1

Ronald Volker won the European Championship for Modified Touring Car at the HUDY Arena last weekend, while XRAY's Jan Rathiesky won both the Stock Touring Car and F1 classes.

Aaron Waldron July 5, 2016, 9:17 a.m. View Comments

New Serpent SRX8 optional carbon fiber Ackerman plates and free suspension arm replacement program

Serpent has introduced new carbon fiber Ackerman plates to adjust the steering of the Cobra SRX8 buggy, and they're offering free replacements for original suspension arms that were deemed too brittle.

Aaron Waldron July 1, 2016, 8:35 a.m. View Comments

MIP Super Diff Bi-Metal kit for all AE 5- and 6-series vehicles

MIP has introduced a version of its bi-metal Super Diff kit to fit all AE 5- and 6-series vehicles.

Aaron Waldron July 1, 2016, 1:09 p.m. View Comments

Watch Pro-Line's new M3-compound Destroyer monster truck tires in action

Pro-Line's new M3-compound Destroyer tires give any 2.2-inch monster truck track-ripping grip - watch this Grave Digger go nuts!

Aaron Waldron July 1, 2016, 7:19 a.m. View Comments

Kobbevik and Karlsen won third round of Norwegian off-road national series

Young Norwegian off-road racing stars Daniel Kobbevik and Malin Karlsen split the 2WD and 4WD main event wins at Malin's home track.

Aaron Waldron July 1, 2016, 9:10 a.m. View Comments

Olson and Pestka won Power Jam 1/5-Scale Worlds

MIP teammates Matthew Olson and Neil Pestka used JConcepts Reflex 1/5-scale tires to win the Pro 4WD Truck and Buggy classes at the LargeScaleRC.com Power Jam 1/5-Scale Worlds in Monon, IN.

Aaron Waldron July 1, 2016, 9:42 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Schumacher's Cougar SVR rear-motor 2WD buggy

Four years ago Wednesday, Schumacher released details of its Cougar SVR rear-motor 2WD buggy to appease loose-track off-road racers - even though they had already been racing mid-motor 2WD buggies for over two years.

Aaron Waldron July 1, 2016, 2:51 p.m. View Comments

Team Associated Factory Team wing buttons

Team Associated's new black-anodized Factory Team wing buttons can be used on a variety of vehicles - from 2WD buggies to 1/8-scale trucks.

Aaron Waldron July 1, 2016, 1:01 p.m. View Comments

AVID chamfered ball stud washer sets from 0.5mm to 2.25mm

AVID now offers a wide range of black-anodized, chamfered ball stud washers in 0.25mm increments from 0.5mm to 2.25mm, as well as a partial set.

Aaron Waldron July 1, 2016, 9:03 a.m. View Comments

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