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New Dirt Racing Products permanent dual-tip pen set from JConcepts

JConcepts and Brian Kinwald collaborated on this dual-tip pen set, which comes as a three-pack containing black, blue and red, sold under the Dirt Racing Products banner.

Aaron Waldron June 16, 2016, 12:27 p.m. View Comments

New high-downforce body for Serpent Cobra SRX8

Serpent has released an optional shell for the Cobra SRX8 buggy with high side dams and air scoops on the back side, which is recommended for use on smaller, slower tracks with fewer jumps.

Aaron Waldron June 16, 2016, 8:05 a.m. View Comments

Bauer back with Novarossi

Austrian off-road racer Dominic Bauer has returned to Novarossi after a three-year hiatus.

Aaron Waldron June 16, 2016, 7:47 a.m. View Comments

Watch the Traxxas Revo 3.3 take a hike [VIDEO]

The latest Traxxas action clip shows a Revo 3.3 tearing up a trail - featuring some big air and plenty of engine noise!

Aaron Waldron June 16, 2016, 11:36 a.m. View Comments

Ronnefalk won second round of Swedish South Cup

Intech Racing driver Marcus Larsen finished third in Hoor, where round two of the Swedish South Cup was held, behind HB's David Ronnefalk and young Kyosho driver Jessica Palsson.

Aaron Waldron June 16, 2016, 7:39 a.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Cleanwerkz Pro Cleaner

Off-road racer Sean McPike cleaned up his electric and nitro off-road vehicles with Cleanwerkz Pro Cleaner for this product review.

Aaron Waldron June 16, 2016, 3:45 p.m. View Comments

Optional tall rear shock tower for Team Associated B6 platform

This optional, taller rear shock tower for the Team Associated B6 and B6D allows the longer 31mm shocks from the B5 to be used.

Aaron Waldron June 16, 2016, 3:32 p.m. View Comments

Diaz dominated ROAR Region 12 nitro on-road championships

Capricorn RC driver Walter Diaz won both the 1/8- and 1/10-scale classes at last weekend's ROAR Region 12 championship hosted by the Greater LA RC Racing Club.

Aaron Waldron June 15, 2016, 10:46 a.m. View Comments

New Exotek lightweight carbon fiber chassis, aluminum steering plate and front roll center mount for XB2

Exotek has released three new items for the XB2 buggy, including an aluminum steering plate and front roll center mount anodized in either orange or black, and a carbon fiber chassis that cuts 42 grams of weight - that's 33 percent!

Aaron Waldron June 15, 2016, 10:23 a.m. View Comments

Official HB Racing press release

Neidhart SA has formally announced the future of Hot Bodies - which has now officially been renamed HB Racing.

Aaron Waldron June 15, 2016, 10:59 a.m. View Comments

2017 Dirt Nitro Challenge information and early entry discount

The Dirt Racing has announced its plans for the 2017 Dirt Nitro Challenge - learn more here!

Aaron Waldron June 15, 2016, 6:05 p.m. View Comments

Krapp signed with Schumacher off-road race team

World-class German touring car racer and former Euro Off-Road Series podium finisher Christopher Krapp will race the Schumacher CAT and Cougar buggies.

Aaron Waldron June 15, 2016, 8:25 a.m. View Comments

Trinity's new super flexible sensor cables in gold and white

Say goodbye to stiff, black sensor cables - Team Trinity's new sensor cables are available in two different sizes, in either gold or white, and are very pliable.

Aaron Waldron June 15, 2016, 10 a.m. View Comments

Holmberg perfect in Stock Wars double

Kyosho America's Kyle Holmberg won 9 of his 10 races in Stock Buggy and Stock Truck at Bluegroove Hobbies last weekend, scoring both class titles with 4-for-4 totals after throwouts. And that throwout in Stock Truck was a second-place finish.

Aaron Waldron June 15, 2016, 11:32 a.m. View Comments

Stafford won 2WD at third round of BRCA championship

After rain left the Eden Park Raceway surface slick and slippery, Ellis Stafford used a Team Tekin Redline Gen2 8.5 motor and special under-development software in his RSX to race to victory.

Aaron Waldron June 15, 2016, 8:45 a.m. View Comments

Grayek grabbed two wins at The Big One

Kyosho America's Jamie Grayek won both the Truck and Buggy finals at LCRC Raceway to continue his impressive 2016 season.

Aaron Waldron June 15, 2016, 9:41 a.m. View Comments

Serpent's new volume-compensating differentials for SRX8

Serpent Cobra SRX8 designer Billy Easton has created new differentials which use foam inserts to expand in hotter running temperatures, which maintains more constant pressure for increased handling consistency.

Aaron Waldron June 15, 2016, 8:59 a.m. View Comments

WHERE’S WALDO: The true weight of two high-profile disqualifications last weekend

The RC world nails privateer stock racers to the wall for illegally-built motors, but pro drivers are given a pass on the rules? Get real. The fact that two DQ's on Sunday were such a big deal is a symptom of much heavier problems.

Aaron Waldron June 15, 2016, 5:17 p.m. View Comments

Reedy Blackbox 1000Z+ ESC and Sonic 540-M3 motor combos

Now you can pick up a new Reedy Blackbox 1000Z+ speed control with your choice of Sonic 540-M3 brushless motor.

Aaron Waldron June 14, 2016, 12:17 p.m. View Comments

New Schelle Racing 7mm titanium motor screws and aluminum 22 3.0 rear camber block

Schelle Racing has released 7mm motor screws made of titanium, as well as a two-piece rear camber block for the 22 3.0 that is more durable and easier to adjust than the stock piece.

Aaron Waldron June 14, 2016, 1:05 p.m. View Comments

New Duratrax Onyx 225 AC/DC balancing charger

The latest addition to the Duratrax Onyx charger line can power up any RC-specific pack without breaking the bank.

Aaron Waldron June 14, 2016, 2:28 p.m. View Comments

Three class championships for Clarke in Jamrock RC Car Club season

Jamrock RC Car Club president Denise Clarke won the nitro and electric touring titles, as well as the overall victory in 1/10 Electric Mini FWD.

Aaron Waldron June 14, 2016, 1:39 p.m. View Comments

Hall, Campfield and Gayson won third round of Schumacher BTCC

Schumacher drivers dominated the Spec classes at the third round of the British Touring Car Championship at the Bedworth circuit.

Aaron Waldron June 14, 2016, 11:21 a.m. View Comments

X-Factory won both Truck classes at second round of THE Series

710 Raceway in Okemos, MI hosted the second round of THE Series last weekend, and X-Factory drivers Russ Bryant and Paul Sinclair split the Stadium and Short Course Truck main event wins.

Aaron Waldron June 14, 2016, 11 a.m. View Comments

Berty extended French championship lead with round four victory

Intech Racing driver Michel Berty won the 2WD stock class last weekend to maintain his points advantage after four rounds of the French championship.

Aaron Waldron June 14, 2016, 10:47 a.m. View Comments

Third annual Quebec Classic scheduled for August

Bego Racing RC Raceway, located just 20 minutes from downtown Montreal, will be the new host of the yearly Quebec Classic 1/8-scale off-road race.

Aaron Waldron June 14, 2016, 11:30 a.m. View Comments

Ten wins and two Nationals runner-up finishes for AKA drivers last weekend

AKA team drivers stepped atop podiums across the country last weekend.

Aaron Waldron June 14, 2016, 3:33 p.m. View Comments

All-new REDS Racing R5R V3.0 combo

REDS Racing now offers the R5R Racer 3.0 engine and 2104 pipe with S header as a package deal, available with or without the Quattro clutch system.

Aaron Waldron June 14, 2016, 3:03 p.m. View Comments

Thumb RC's 2016 race schedule

Thumb RC in Gagetown, MI will be inviting racers out for some "old school off-road racing" five times this summer.

Aaron Waldron June 14, 2016, 4:32 p.m. View Comments

Watch Drake explain how to improve the durability of a Lexan body [VIDEO]

In his latest video, Adam Drake offers tips to improve the strength of your new shell.

Aaron Waldron June 14, 2016, 5:06 p.m. View Comments

Maifield overtook Tessmann in Top 25 RC rankings

After a runner-up finish at the ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals, Ryan Maifield unseated third-place finisher Ty Tessmann as the top-ranked driver in the world.

Aaron Waldron June 13, 2016, 7:26 p.m. View Comments

BREAKING: Novak Electronics has closed its doors

After nearly 40 years in business, Novak Electronics ceased operations today.

Aaron Waldron June 13, 2016, 7:10 p.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: Maifield led Truck final wire-to-wire for record fourth title [VIDEO]

Team Losi Racing driver Ryan Maifield led every lap on his way to the 2016 ROAR Fuel Off-Road Truck National Championship.

Aaron Waldron June 12, 2016, 4:04 p.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: Complete final finishing order

Here are the overall standings for each class that competed this weekend. Where did your friends and favorite drivers finish?

Aaron Waldron June 12, 2016, 9:09 p.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: Rivkin held on for first nitro buggy national championship [VIDEO]

Team Associated driver Spencer Rivkin got out front early and kept the rest of the field in his rear-view mirror for the 60-minute final.

Aaron Waldron June 12, 2016, 7 p.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: Caldwell crowned Junior Buggy champion [VIDEO]

Fourteen-year-old Dillon Caldwell of St. Louis outlasted and outpaced his peers to win the second-ever Junior Nitro Buggy title.

Aaron Waldron June 12, 2016, 8:09 p.m. View Comments

Ten final entries to IFMAR Worlds to be decided in Last Chance Qualifying Race

IFMAR has decided to allow ten more drivers to compete at the IFMAR Worlds this fall, and the spots will be determined in a pre-race competition!

Aaron Waldron June 12, 2016, 7:44 a.m. View Comments

Official Tamiya Blackfoot 2016 press release

The re-release of the Tamiya Blackfoot is due this August - click here to learn more about its features and specs.

Aaron Waldron June 11, 2016, 8:27 a.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: New Pro-Line Racing Predator D815 body and Fugitive Lite tire

Daniel Adams from Pro-Line Racing showed off the new Predator D815 body as well as the Fugitive Lite tire, which made its debut at this weekend's ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals.

Aaron Waldron June 11, 2016, 7:18 p.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: New JConcepts bodies [VIDEO]

JConcepts founder Jason Ruona showed off the new Finnisher body for the 8IGHT-T 4.0 and the Strike II for the RC8B3 during our broadcast of the ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals.

Aaron Waldron June 11, 2016, 7:16 p.m. View Comments

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