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Team Orion releases the new Advantage Touch Advance 10amp AC/DC charger

The Advantage Touch Advance is an AC/DC color touch screen charger with incredible features: thanks to the integrated 100W power supply charge currents of up to 10 Amps are possible to fast charge your batteries (1-6S LiPo/LiFe/LiIon, 1-15C NiMH/NiCd

Mike Garrison Jan. 28, 2013, 5:21 a.m. View Comments

Cavalieri takes Orion to the top step of the podium at the Reedy Race of Champions

This past weekend, US superstar Ryan Cavalieri, has won the prestigious Reedy Off-Road Race of Champions ahead of last year's winner Dustin Evans, both using the latest generation Team Orion Vortex VST2 Pro motors! Jared Tebo completed the great resu

Mike Garrison Jan. 28, 2013, 6:46 a.m. View Comments

ROAR answers back to speculation of recently compliance testing only the D3.5 17.5 motor

The ongoing feud between ROAR, Trinity/Epic, and racers worldwide continues this week as ROAR has published an announcement in regards to the speculation made that they have recently only compliance tested the Trinity/Epic D3.5 17.5.

Mike Garrison Jan. 28, 2013, 6:30 a.m. View Comments

XRAY announces the return of European Champ Reno Savoya for 2013

XRAY is happy to announce that multiple European Champion Reno Savoya has extended the contract with XRAY team for 2013. Reno has been very valuable member of R&D team and works closely with Juraj Hudy on the further development of the XB9.

Mike Garrison Jan. 28, 2013, 6:23 a.m. View Comments

Cody King joins REDS Racing engines for 2013

REDS Racing is pleased to welcome 2010 IFMAR World Champion, Cody King, to the team.

Mike Garrison Jan. 28, 2013, 2:09 p.m. View Comments

Serpent releases new 411 series composite gear differential

Serpent has just released their new composite gear diff for the 411 series vehicles. For the new diff the small and large gears inside are made from a very durable and smooth composite, and the aluminum axles are replaced by a composite X-shape axle.

Mike Garrison Jan. 24, 2013, 5:05 a.m. View Comments

Pro-Line signs UK superstar Elliott Boots through 2014

Pro-Line Racing has announced today that the 2012 IFMAR 1:8 Worlds TQ, Elliott Boots, will be joining the Pro-Line team through 2014!

Mike Garrison Jan. 24, 2013, 4:55 a.m. View Comments

Team Durango releases new 210 series gear diff for high traction surfaces

The Team Durango gear diff set for the 210 range of vehicles is a wonderful tuning aid for racers who often grace tracks with high grip levels. Precision machined gear internals and a custom fit diff case make this tuning aid a joy to build and even

Mike Garrison Jan. 24, 2013, 5:11 a.m. View Comments

Team Orion releases VST2 Pro sensor brushless 1:8 motors

With the Vortex VST2 Pro sensor brushless motors for 1:8 scale cars Team Orion introduces a completely new motor design using the experience from the US national champion motor MR8.

Mike Garrison Jan. 24, 2013, 4:48 a.m. View Comments

ProTek R/C digital servo speed and torque specs are re-assessed

ProTek RC digital servos receive new specifications after stringent, universal testing. A core principal of ProTek RC is to over deliver, which is why the servos initial listed specifications were lower than the servo's capabilites. After exten

Mike Garrison Jan. 23, 2013, 4:55 a.m. View Comments

Team Durango releases new light-weight 210 Series outdrives

Team Durango lightweight gear diff out-drives are the perfect way to lower the rotational mass of your gearbox out-drive assembly!

Mike Garrison Jan. 23, 2013, 5:39 a.m. View Comments

Exotek Racing releases Team Durango DESC410 gear diff slipper lock

Exotek Racing has released their all-new hard anodized 7075 machined slipper lock for the DESC410. The slipper lock eliminates the slipping action of the slipper when the center diff gear is used. This allows for more efficient gear diff action with

Mike Garrison Jan. 23, 2013, 6:19 a.m. View Comments

Jake Thayer and JConcepts win at Top Notch Racing Series Round 3

The third stop of the Top Notch Racing Series was hosted by OC/RC Raceway located in Huntington Beach California this past weekend. 180 entries made for a great day of racing!

Mike Garrison Jan. 23, 2013, 8:58 a.m. View Comments

The legendary "Bow-Tie" 1:8 tire is back with fresh updates and design

The Bow-Tie is back stronger than ever as the Bow-Tie 2.0! The new Bow-Tie 2.0 tire received a complete overhaul with the latest generation Race Tire carcass and enhanced side pin tapering designed to smooth out the steering and not catch the ruts.

Mike Garrison Jan. 23, 2013, 5:31 a.m. View Comments

Team Orion releases the new Advantage ONE406 charger

The Advantage ONE 405 is a very attractively priced AC/DC entry level charger opening the doors to the quality and design of the Team Orion Advantage charger family.

Mike Garrison Jan. 23, 2013, 4:43 a.m. View Comments

Video: Pro-Line's Kyle McBride talks about the 2012 IFMAR Worlds

Our friends at Pro-Line Racing have shared a pretty cool video with team driver Kyle McBride from Australia. The rising star talks about his experience at the 2012 IFMAR World Championships, and his goals for 2013.

Mike Garrison Jan. 23, 2013, 5:26 a.m. View Comments

Team Durango releases new 408 Series vented shock caps

Team Durango vented shock caps are precision manufactured to fit TD 408 Series shock absorbers. These high quality shock caps are designed to allow air to move in and out of the area above the shock diaphragm. This breathing action offers increased d

Mike Garrison Jan. 23, 2013, 5:54 a.m. View Comments

Mike Truhe and Matt Castellano re-sign with TLR for 2013

2008 IFMAR World’s TQ Mike Truhe along with fellow teammate Matt Castellano have re-signed with Team Losi Racing.

Mike Garrison Jan. 23, 2013, 5:05 a.m. View Comments

Sneak peek at Vampire's new SR8 PLUS 1:8 scale brushless ESC

We have received word that Vampire Racing is currently working on the SR8 PLUS Brushless Speed Controller for 1:8 scale electric vehicles!

Mike Garrison Jan. 23, 2013, 9:25 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts on top the podium at the Pacific Northwest Showdown Round 3

Tacoma R/C Raceway in Tacoma, Washington hosted round 3 of the 2nd annual Pacific Northwest Showdown. Track owner Scott Brown and staff prepped the track and building during the week to set the stage on an excellent event!

Mike Garrison Jan. 23, 2013, 5:14 a.m. View Comments

Dylan Gerard leads TLR/Horizon Hobby to a double victory at CRCRC

Dylan TQ’d the 1/8 Pro Buggy Class and lapped all but his second place teammate Collin Weatherholt in route to the 45 minute A-Main win!

Mike Garrison Jan. 22, 2013, 4:58 a.m. View Comments

Tekin powers Eric Salvas to a U.S. Open Wheel Dirt Oval Championship (with video)

In Open Comp where the only rule is the car must fit in the tech box Eric and brother Steve chose a Tekin Rx8 and Gen 2 3.5 powered 4wd CustomWorks Dominator. With $300 for grabs competition was fierce. The two would keep their cool and with a bit of

Mike Garrison Jan. 22, 2013, 5:43 a.m. View Comments

Team Orion releases new 2500mAh LiPo receiver packs

With a capacity of 2500mAh and a very precisely built semi-soft case these batteries will give you more runtime and more stable voltage throughout the race. The pack is available with the uni plug in a hump layout.

Mike Garrison Jan. 22, 2013, 4:53 a.m. View Comments

Ronald Volker continues his domination at the Euro Touring Series (with video)

Ronald Volker, PROTOform Mazdaspeed6 and ozite carpet continue to be an unbeatable combo in the ETS Series.

Mike Garrison Jan. 22, 2013, 5:54 a.m. View Comments

Tracy Carver and John Bernard Jr. win with JConcepts at the GHR Truck Race

Tracy Carver and John Bernard Jr. win with JConcepts at the 1st Annual GHR Truck Race hosted by Go Hard Raceway in Green Cove Springs, FL.

Mike Garrison Jan. 22, 2013, 6:02 a.m. View Comments

All-new double connector 8000mAh Carbon Pro LiPo pack from Team Orion

The first battery Orion has offered with a double connector which drastically reduces the resistance in the battery pack.

Mike Garrison Jan. 22, 2013, 5:03 a.m. View Comments

Panther Tires win big at Round 1 of the Pro Truckin Tour 2013

Panther team driver Darren Lord’s Rattler SC mounted to DE Racing wheels were hooked up on his Team Durango DESC 410 SCT. The combination proved to be too strong with Darren getting TQ in all four rounds! Darren would go onto to take 1st place in the

Mike Garrison Jan. 22, 2013, 4:50 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts and Ben Panic win at the Southern Super League Round 1

Ben Panic starts off the year with a win in Malaysia!

Mike Garrison Jan. 22, 2013, 5:25 a.m. View Comments

FTW releases the all-new "Night Fox" MBX7 body (with video)

The visual punch and proven performance of FTW's Night Fox are now available for Mugen's new world champion MBX7 buggy!

Mike Garrison Jan. 22, 2013, 5:16 a.m. View Comments

Video: Keys to maintenance on your 1:8 buggy with JQ

JQ has put together a very cool video explaining the main points of maintaining THECar RTR (or any 1:8 buggy). This is an informative video for both newbies and season vets alike!

Mike Garrison Jan. 21, 2013, 6:32 a.m. View Comments

MIP releases new Kyosho Ultima RB5/RB6 C-CVD kit

MIP's new C-CVD kit puts power to the ground with near zero backlash and no torque bind! Precision Machined from hiqh quality American alloy steel for greater durabililty. Hardened keyed axles eliminates the cross pin for unmatched strength. 7075 Alu

Mike Garrison Jan. 21, 2013, 6:10 a.m. View Comments

Trinity releases their "Side of the Story Letter"

As you probably have read and heard, the great debate over the Trinity D3.5 17.5 motors and ROAR approval has escalated to an all-new level after ROAR approved the motor for stock class racing earlier this year, but then dis-approved the motor late l

Mike Garrison Jan. 21, 2013, 5:53 a.m. View Comments

Video: Euro Offroad Series Round 2 with oOple.com

The most recent round of the 2013 Euro Offroad Series took place in Langenfield, Germany with a record number of entries (260+). On site to cover all of the action was our friends at oOple.com, and today they have shared this very cool highlight vide

Mike Garrison Jan. 21, 2013, 6:19 a.m. View Comments

JQ Products announces THE JQ100 Team

Want to make a difference? Join THE JQ100 Team!

Mike Garrison Jan. 21, 2013, 6:26 a.m. View Comments

Pro-Line releases new "Diamond Back" 1:8 buggy tires

Pro-Line’s all-new Diamond Back race tire is ready to Strike the competition. The Diamond Back replicates the look of a Snake’s Skin with progressive tread is denser in the center to provide the long wear that customers expect, and then spreads out c

Mike Garrison Jan. 21, 2013, 6:37 a.m. View Comments

Futaba wins big at the CRCRC Midwest Electric Offroad Championships

The Futaba 4PKS delivers the lightning-fast response and advanced features today’s top drivers demand. The system helped two racers reach first place – and another get second. The 4PKS was their weapon of choice at this year’s CRCRC Midwest Electric

Mike Garrison Jan. 21, 2013, 5:40 a.m. View Comments

Mercedes Terrell and Summer Daniels are confirmed for the Reedy Race

The Reedy Race is pleased to welcome back 2012 Miss Reedy Race, Mercedes Terrell, and would like to welcome her friend and fellow Monster Girl, Summer Daniels, to the 2013 event!

Mike Garrison Jan. 21, 2013, 6:41 a.m. View Comments

Rich Lowe joins X Factory for the 2013 season

X Factory is proud to announce that Long-time U.K. star Rich Lowe has joined the Team for 2013.

Mike Garrison Jan. 21, 2013, 5:31 a.m. View Comments

New "Limited Edition" Team Durango pinion gears

Team Durango has released a limited edition run of high quality pinion gears!

Mike Garrison Jan. 21, 2013, 6:44 a.m. View Comments

Radio Impound Podcast announces "Special Edition" show with Trinity's Ernie Provetti

One of our favorite R/C podcast shows to subscribe and listen to is undoubtedly RIP (Radio Impound Podcast). Gotti Jr. and Kirby Hand entertain listeners with special guests, in-depth discussions, and the latest gossip/news in R/C! With the heate

Mike Garrison Jan. 21, 2013, 6:48 a.m. View Comments

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