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Double victory for Boots at third round of BRCA Truggy and E-Buggy Nats

After qualifying second in both Truggy and E-Buggy behind teammate Jack Embling, REDS-powered Kyosho driver Elliott Boots scored two victories at Herts Nitro Model Club for the third round of the BRCA championship.

Aaron Waldron June 6, 2016, 9:51 a.m. View Comments

AKA drivers won in CA, NY, SC and FL

AKA drivers Marc Robinson, Jamie Grayek, Colby Bush and Kenny Morris won four races across the country last weekend.

Aaron Waldron June 6, 2016, 2:04 p.m. View Comments

New RC Cox collapsable carbon fiber tweak rod

RC Cox has released a new carbon fiber tweak rod for touring cars that can be used on vehicles with either 19mm- or 22mm-wide bulkheads, and it breaks down into a small package for easy storage.

Aaron Waldron June 6, 2016, 10:05 a.m. View Comments

Quagraine won Nordic Championship [VIDEO]

JQ Racing founder Joseph Quagraine won a record seventh NORRFEC 1/8-scale off-road title last weekend, taking advantage of a loose flywheel pin that sidelined TQ and runaway leader David Ronnefalk.

Aaron Waldron June 6, 2016, 12:16 p.m. View Comments

Martin won Mugen Challenge in France

RC Concept driver Lee Martin scored the overall victory at the third annual Mugen Seiki Challenge in Reims, France, outpacing teammates Robert Batlle and Adam Drake.

Aaron Waldron June 6, 2016, 8:15 a.m. View Comments

Lutz featured in Medina County Lifestyle Magazine

Pro RC racer and Medina, OH resident Ryan Lutz was featured in Medina County Lifestyle Magazine - with a first-person account of his RC racing career.

Aaron Waldron June 3, 2016, 8:09 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Tessmann's domination of last year's ROAR Nationals [VIDEO]

One year ago, HB Racing driver Ty Tessmann crushed everyone at the ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals at A Main Hobbies' Silver Dollar RC Raceway - meeting and breaking all sorts of records in the process. Can he make history again next week?

Aaron Waldron June 3, 2016, 4:19 p.m. View Comments

Interesting features abound in new SWORKz S35-2E 1/8-scale electric off-road buggy kit

SWORKz took what it learned from the previous S350 BE1 EVO E-Buggy, as well as the latest S350 EVO II Limited nitro buggy, to create the S35-2E.

Aaron Waldron June 3, 2016, 12:55 p.m. View Comments

Murray and Tinaglia won Schumacher Day in Italy

Schumacher design engineer Andy Murray survived the hot qualifying day and wet finals to TQ and win the Modified class in Bologna, while Enrico Tinaglia captured the Stock title.

Aaron Waldron June 3, 2016, 7:57 a.m. View Comments

New 6mik Pursuit 1/8-scale buggy tire

After posting a video teaser of the new Pursuit 1/8-scale buggy tire last week, French company 6mik has now formally introduced the item with detailed information about its design.

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

Schumacher aluminum spring cups for off-road shocks

Schumacher now offers a black-anodized, machined aluminum spring cup to fit both small- and big-bore shocks on its lineup of Cat and Cougar off-road buggies.

Aaron Waldron June 3, 2016, 9:42 a.m. View Comments

Euro Nitro Series to begin checking exhaust stinger length and diameter

The Euro Nitro Series will be tightening pre- and post-race inspection starting with round two of the 2016 season, scheduled for June 17-19 in Ettlingen, Germany.

Aaron Waldron June 3, 2016, 9:14 a.m. View Comments

New Brilliant RC TCX 200mm nitro touring car body

Brilliant RC's new TCX shell for 200mm nitro touring cars is shaped to provide a balance of steering and traction, will be available in a pre-cut version and includes the lightweight "easy fix" wing mount set.

Aaron Waldron June 3, 2016, 9:54 a.m. View Comments

Serpent SRX8 carbon fiber wishbone inserts

Serpent has introduced carbon fiber stiffeners to fit the suspension arms of the SRX8 buggy, which can be bolted to the top or bottom - or both.

Aaron Waldron June 3, 2016, 8:34 a.m. View Comments

New JConcepts Pink-compound Pin Downs, Swaggers and Lockness 2WD and 4WD buggy tires for carpet and turf tracks

JConcepts has released three new tire patterns in Pink compound rubber to suit 2WD and 4WD racing on carpet and astroturf tracks.

Aaron Waldron June 3, 2016, 9:30 a.m. View Comments

New Serpent Cobra GT aluminum diff case spacers and SL8 XLI 2-speed gearbox upgrade for older Cobra GT's [VIDEO]

Serpent has released new aluminum diff case spacers to improve the suspension geometry of the Cobra GT, as well as new center blocks needed to mount the lighter SL8 XLI 2-speed unit from the Viper 977 and Cobra GT 3.0 onto previous GT models. Plus, a

Aaron Waldron June 2, 2016, 3:22 p.m. View Comments

Slow-mo turf off-road racing action from Shamrock RC [VIDEO]

YouTube user 5zero7 RC posted published a five-minute mash-up of trucks and buggies tearing up the turf off-road track at Shamrock RC in St. Peter, MN - and it's beautiful.

Aaron Waldron June 2, 2016, 9:53 a.m. View Comments

Colored 3mm E-clips from Luxury RC

Luxury RC released an assortment of 3mm E-clips in different colors to spice up popular Traxxas vehicles.

Aaron Waldron June 2, 2016, 2:10 p.m. View Comments

New McPappy Racing RC Brushless Chassis Dyno 2.0 [VIDEO]

The goal is simple - spin the dyno as fast as possible with the least amount of amp draw. Test your RC car's powertrain like you would a full-size automobile with the second-generation McPappy Racing chassis dyno.

Aaron Waldron June 2, 2016, 8:44 a.m. View Comments

New Raw Speed Inc. 40-gram brass chassis weight for MBX7R

This new brass piece from Raw Speed Inc. adds 40 grams to the rear of the MBX7R chassis to provide more stability in most conditions, and is machined to sit as low as possible.

Aaron Waldron June 2, 2016, 7:56 a.m. View Comments

SWORKz Challenge by JConcepts at Silver Dollar RC Raceway track preview [VIDEO]

This weekend, A Main Performance Hobbies' Silver Dollar RC Raceway will host the annual SWORKz Challenge by JConcepts - and track builder Kevin Jelich gave racers an early look at the course.

Aaron Waldron June 2, 2016, 2:42 p.m. View Comments

Tosolini, daughter and father Whiting won Texas Biggie

Ielasi Tuned engines powered Chris Tosolini, Loran Whiting and Jeff Whiting to three class victories at the 36th annual Texas Biggie nitro on-road race.

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

New aluminum chassis and rear pod plate for Shepherd Velox F1

Shepherd Micro Racing has released an optional aluminum chassis plate and rear pod, which improve performance of the Velox F1 in medium- to high-grip conditions.

Aaron Waldron June 2, 2016, 8:21 a.m. View Comments

How to install Pro-Line's all-terrain cooler conversion in 30 seconds [VIDEO]

Pro-Line Racing showed how easy it is to convert your old, broken Igloo cooler wheels to a pair of dirt-ready monster truck tires in this quick video.

Aaron Waldron June 2, 2016, 2:31 p.m. View Comments

Cosmic Industries introduced JQ and Yokomo bodies, bi-level wing and apparel

After announcing the brand's creation at a combined press event with JQ Racing at the 2014 IFMAR Worlds in Italy, Cosmic Industries has released its first items.

Aaron Waldron June 2, 2016, 12:26 p.m. View Comments

2016 Bittydesign EURO Contest sold out with record entry count

The eighth annual Bittydesign EURO Contest sold out with a record number of entries!

Aaron Waldron June 1, 2016, 11:48 a.m. View Comments

ARRMA updated BLX and MEGA series vehicles

The BLX and MEGA series RTR's from ARRMA are receiving new standard equipment and a fresh look.

Aaron Waldron June 1, 2016, 3:59 p.m. View Comments

AKA drivers scored ten wins at five events over Memorial Day weekend

AKA Products team drivers Tayler Wonders, Jesse Munn, Keith Hadley, Andrew Michael, Austin Odum, Jermaine Robinson and Cole Kasten all stepped atop podiums across the country over the long three-day weekend.

Aaron Waldron June 1, 2016, 11:05 a.m. View Comments

Nathan Dean signed with Futaba

Dirt oval racing champion Nathan Dean has signed with Futaba to use the brand's radio equipment and servos.

Aaron Waldron June 1, 2016, 4:01 p.m. View Comments

Sixth annual Coyote Hobbies Raceway Pro-Line Mid-Summer Shootout next Saturday

Coyote Hobbies Raceway in Victorville, CA is hosting their sixth annual Pro-Line Racing Mid-Summer Shootout, which is round two of the CHR Triple Crown Series. And if you can't make it, you'll be able to watch on LiveRC!

Aaron Waldron June 1, 2016, 12:39 p.m. View Comments

Triton RC signed Billy Fischer

Former ROAR Nationals runner-up Billy Fischer has joined the Triton RC team.

Aaron Waldron June 1, 2016, 8:30 a.m. View Comments

New JConcepts aluminum and carbon fiber setting board

With a sheet of carbon fiber large enough for an 1/8-scale vehicle, wrapped in stylish aluminum trim anodized in your choice of blue or black, the new JConcepts setting board might be the coolest-looking pit accessory yet.

Aaron Waldron June 1, 2016, 1:37 p.m. View Comments

Tamiya celebrates 40 years of RC cars with commemorative Porsche 934 TA02-SW

In 1976, Tamiya released its first-ever RC car - the Vaillant-liveried Tamiya Porsche 934. They're honoring the landmark anniversary with a new TA02-SW loaded with option parts and topped with a Jägermeister Porsche 934.

Aaron Waldron June 1, 2016, 3:31 p.m. View Comments

Harper, Finlay and Skinner won second round of BTCC [VIDEO]

Team driver Elliott Harper won the Modified class at round two of the Schumacher British Touring Car Championship in Adur, while Zak Finlay and Dominic Skinner topped the 13.5 and 17.5 finals.

Aaron Waldron June 1, 2016, 7:55 a.m. View Comments

Four new Duratrax scaler tires

Duratrax has added four new tires for crawlers and scaler rigs to its growing lineup.

Aaron Waldron June 1, 2016, 4:01 p.m. View Comments

FireBrand RC's new SuperSkunk wheels with D2 white-wall slick drift tires

FireBrand RC's latest wheel design, the SuperSkunk, is a flashy and slightly-directional, ten-spoke design colored Galaxy Black with white accents - and wrapped in D2 drift slicks with white sidewalls.

Aaron Waldron June 1, 2016, 9:13 a.m. View Comments

Serpent terminated contract with Marc Fischer

Just two months before electric on-road racer Marc Fischer and Serpent would've celebrated five years of working together, the team issued a statement saying they've ended Fischer's sponsorship.

Aaron Waldron June 1, 2016, 10:24 a.m. View Comments

Jones took E-Buggy title at JC Spring Indoor Nats

In addition to his runner-up finish in nitro buggy, Team Associated driver Tyler Jones won the E-Buggy final at the JConcepts Spring Indoor Nationals at the Hobbytown HobbyPlex last weekend.

Aaron Waldron June 1, 2016, 9:51 a.m. View Comments

Tebo took two TQ's and wins at JC Spring Indoor Nats

Kyosho's Jared Tebo dominated the JConcepts Spring Indoor Nationals at the HobbyPlex last weekend.

Aaron Waldron June 1, 2016, 8:22 a.m. View Comments

Smolnik to make return to 1/8-scale off-road with Prospeed MX1 and Ultimate engines

Hobby Pro USA's Andrew Smolnik has inked a deal with Bellgate Distributors to race an Ultimate-powered Prospeed MX1 buggy.

Aaron Waldron May 31, 2016, 3:05 p.m. View Comments

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