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Team Orion releases two new waterproof, high-voltage, coreless servos

Team Orion is proud to present two brand new servos: the Vortex VDS2-HV 2607 and VDS2-HV 1605. Both servos feature digital high-voltage technology built around a high-performance coreless motor. Both servos are waterproof, robust and precise – and go

Mike Garrison Jan. 11, 2013, 5:20 a.m. View Comments

Jeremy Kortz signs with Agama and Hobby Pro USA through 2014

Agama excited to have Jeremy Kortz showcase our fine products on the track throughout the world.

Mike Garrison Jan. 11, 2013, 10:58 a.m. View Comments

New 5700mAh 65 LiPo saddle pack from Reedy

Reedy's 5700mAh 65C SP LiPo is intended for use in vehicles that require saddle packs or vehicles where the use of saddle packs creates a handling advantage.

Mike Garrison Jan. 11, 2013, 7:42 a.m. View Comments

Dustin Evans returns to Team Orion for 2013

Team Orion is proud to announce that Dustin Evans has re-signed with Team Orion through 2013. This will be Evans's 3rd consecutive year with Team Orion.

Mike Garrison Jan. 10, 2013, 5:05 a.m. View Comments

Sneak peek at the all-new Intech BR6-E 1:8 buggy

Our good friend, Gene Hickerson of VP Pro USA, has shared a sneak peek photo of the all-new Intech BR-6E buggy getting set to hit the US market. The new buggy appears to be based off the nitro version (as most e-buggy's are) with new chassis componen

Mike Garrison Jan. 10, 2013, 2:01 p.m. View Comments

Reedy releases new 7000mAh 65C 7.4V LiPo pack

Reedy's 7000mAh 65C LiPo is designed for the serious racer who can take advantage of the extra power output and run time created by this battery!

Mike Garrison Jan. 10, 2013, 11:09 a.m. View Comments

Panther Tires releases new 1:10 closed cell foams

New for 2013, Panther Tires is excited to release our latest product, the F725 Orange Closed Cell Foam for 1/10 Rear Buggy tires. This new insert is precision cut with contoured channels that allow more flex in the insert providing more stability, co

Mike Garrison Jan. 10, 2013, 11:04 a.m. View Comments

XRAY T4 is crowned the Brazilian Onroad National Champion

After Felipe Franceschi winning the first two final legs in front of Neto, the champion was decided!

Mike Garrison Jan. 10, 2013, 6:31 a.m. View Comments

TLR's Ryan Dunford discusses new TEN series diff parts and build tips

TLR driver, Ryan Dunford, is known for his short course racing domination. Dunford running the popular TEN-SCTE 4wd shortcourse from Losi, is always on top of the latest setups, tips, and tricks. Today, Dunford, has sat down and shared the latest

Mike Garrison Jan. 10, 2013, 6:15 a.m. View Comments

RaceWorks Hobbies launches the Singapore Elite Racing Series 2013

RaceWorks Hobbies, with the support of radio control (R/C) industry partners in Singapore, proudly announces the launch of the RaceWorks Elite Racing Series 2013, a major new enhancement to its R/C racing program for 2013 aimed at promoting R/C model

Mike Garrison Jan. 10, 2013, 5:52 a.m. View Comments

Video: TrakPower's new MS Series brushless racing systems

Designed specifically with 1/10 scale competition in mind, the TrakPower MS Brushless Racing System is perfect for on- and off-road vehicles, including touring cars, buggies, stadium racers and short course trucks. As you'll see in this segment — the

Mike Garrison Jan. 10, 2013, 5:48 a.m. View Comments

New Novak "Super Tuner Upgrade Board" for the Havoc Pro SC and GTB2 ESC's

Novak’s Super-Tuner has been touted by all who have tested or raced it to be simple to use, easy to follow, and extremely versatile. Now, Novak X-Drive Havoc Pro SC and GTB 2 ESC owners can update to this great new firmware in just a few minutes!

Mike Garrison Jan. 10, 2013, 2:21 p.m. View Comments

The 2013 JConcepts Super Cup Series kicks off with a bang!

Space Coast R/C of Cocoa, FL, played host to round 1 of the 2013 JConcepts Super Cup Series. Race 1 of the New Year is something special as everyone is back from the Holidays and itching to get back to racing (many with new cars or equipment)! Rea

Mike Garrison Jan. 10, 2013, 4:52 a.m. View Comments

Team Associated releases the all-new B4.2 1:10 2wd buggy

How do you improve on a platform that holds more championship titles than any other chassis in its class? You give it the latest Factory Team high-performance option parts. The new RC10B4.2 Factory Team Kit features 12mm Big Bore threaded shocks, VTS

Mike Garrison Jan. 10, 2013, 1:47 p.m. View Comments

Top Notch Series Round 2 report from Coyote Hobbies (with video)

Round 2 of the Top Notch Series at Coyote Hobbies in Victorville California is now in the books, and with over 200 entries it was a total success. It is now one of the most talked about and fastest growing electric r/c racing series in the nation. Ra

Mike Garrison Jan. 10, 2013, 4:30 a.m. View Comments

Ryan Maifield, Steven Hartson, and Brian Kinwald start of 2013 with a win

West Coast R/C Raceway has popularized an early season event sponsored by KO Propo America. The KO race continues to be an early year event typically landing on the same weekend as the opening round of the Super Cross Series in nearby Anaheim, which

Mike Garrison Jan. 9, 2013, 4:39 a.m. View Comments

Cody King returns to Byron Fuels for 2013

Byron Fuels is proud to be Cody’s sponsor and they look forward to a great 2013 and beyond!

Mike Garrison Jan. 9, 2013, 7:27 a.m. View Comments

Keep your Slash 4x4 Platinum and Rally clean with the new JC over-tray

When racing on a loamy or top soil track surface the inside of the Low CG Slash or Rally chassis can become loaded with dirt or debris which creates extra weight. With the JConcepts over-tray these worries are minimized with the simple and functional

Mike Garrison Jan. 9, 2013, 4:55 a.m. View Comments

Ryan Cavalieri returns to Team Orion for 2013

Team Orion is very excited to announce that current IFMAR 2wd & 4wd Buggy World Champion Ryan Cavalieri has re-signed with Team Orion through 2014. This will be Cavalieri's 8th and 9th consecutive year with Team Orion and both parties couldnt be more

Mike Garrison Jan. 9, 2013, 5:05 a.m. View Comments

TLR and Horizon Hobby sign 16-year-old Dominic Bauer for 2013

Horizon Hobby would like to introduce its newest European driver, 16 year old Dominic Bauer. Dominic is the 2012 Austrian National and Austrian Youth National Champion. Dominic will be running in the nitro program with the Team Losi Racing 8IGHT and

Mike Garrison Jan. 9, 2013, 5:40 a.m. View Comments

New Chevrolet Silverado 1500 body for the Traxxas Rustler

Wherever you are, you'll see a Chevy Silverado on the job. Chevy Silverado and JConcepts - work hard, play hard. Like a rock. Never one to relax, JConcepts introduces the 2012 Chevy Silverado 1500 body for the Traxxas Rustler. Starting with its low-p

Mike Garrison Jan. 9, 2013, 4:50 a.m. View Comments

European Champion Reno Savoya joins Team Orion for 2013

With great pleasure we announce that three time European Champion Reno Savoya joined Team Orion. He will use the whole range of Team Orion's latest nitro and electric products to power his cars!

Mike Garrison Jan. 9, 2013, 5 a.m. View Comments

Sweep Racing releases their all-new GT8 tires

Sweep Racing is very pleased to introduce their latest and softest GT8 tires in both Slick and Treaded options. Both are available with optional inserts and wheels. Sweep will have these tires with their 2013 GT team attending the 1/8 GT Pan Ameri

Mike Garrison Jan. 8, 2013, 5:43 a.m. View Comments

Olly Jeffries wins at Chippenham Winter Indoor Championship Rd. 7 and 8

More carpet success for Olly Jefferies and the TC6.1 WC!

Mike Garrison Jan. 8, 2013, 5:21 a.m. View Comments

Video: oneTEN Drift Network drift racing video "mashup"

Today a very cool video from the guys at oneTEN Drift was shared with us! This is a video mashup of some of their best drift racing video footage. At times it is hard to believe this is still R/C!

Mike Garrison Jan. 8, 2013, 5:29 a.m. View Comments

Moment with Mike: Proud to be an R/C racer

Mike is proud to part of the the R/C community, and appreciates just how nice the "R/C World" really is!

Mike Garrison Jan. 8, 2013, 6:33 a.m. View Comments

Henrik Nilsson joins the XRAY offroad team for 2013

XRAY is proud to announce that Swedish top off-road racer Henrik Nilsson joins XRAY team to race the XB9. Henrik is a multiple Swedish cup winner, multiple Swedish championship podium finisher. Henrik is a well-known and respected driver in Sweden an

Mike Garrison Jan. 8, 2013, 6:20 a.m. View Comments

Dakotah Phend re-signs with Team Orion for 2013-14

Team Orion is happy to announce that Dakotah Phend has re-signed with Team Orion through 2014!

Mike Garrison Jan. 8, 2013, 6:08 a.m. View Comments

Video: TrakPower's new VR-1 Dual Racing Charger

It's the dynamic duo for competitive racers! The TrakPower VR-1 Dual Racing Charger is a high performance, fully programmable and computerized battery charger designed for the electric racer. Capable of charging all chemistry types in the R/C industr

Mike Garrison Jan. 8, 2013, 7:44 a.m. View Comments

Video: Steps to race prep a used R/C vehicle with Pro-Line

Pro-Line Racing has shared with us a video from Pro-Line enthusiast, Eric Schutt. He walks you through the steps to make a used TLR SCTE rolling chassis into a race ready truck!

Mike Garrison Jan. 7, 2013, 7:32 a.m. View Comments

TLR releases new LRC pivot block for the 22 Series vehicles

Team Losi Racing now offers a new 2.5 degree rear pivot for the 22 series of vehicles. The reduction in rear toe-in decreases rear traction, which increases straightaway speed and corner speed for stock racers to optimize their lap times. For modifie

Mike Garrison Jan. 7, 2013, 7:28 a.m. View Comments

Team Durango announces new touring car and touring car team

Elliott will join Team Durango current off-road junior star Michal Orlowski, who will also be signing as a pro team driver for the hotly anticipated Team Durango Touring Car Team. As Elliott so perfectly put, watch this space for the breaking news re

Mike Garrison Jan. 7, 2013, 7:44 a.m. View Comments

Patrick Hofer wins double at the Hohenems Winterchamps

The Winterchamps track was surfaced with carpet and the carpet-performing handout tires from Schumacher were used for this race. Due to the high bite and flat surface, drivers had to find a touring car setup for their buggies! Read the full AE Race R

Mike Garrison Jan. 7, 2013, 7:40 a.m. View Comments

8-year-old wins 3 Classes for Team Associated at the Mustit Xmas Race

Team Associated was handed a big win by a small driver in Mustit Raceway, Norway.

Mike Garrison Jan. 7, 2013, 7:37 a.m. View Comments

P-Dub Racing reports from the DMCC Winter GP (with video)

The DMCC Winter GP took place this past weekend and P-Dub Racing was there to report back all of the action!

Mike Garrison Jan. 7, 2013, 7:08 a.m. View Comments

Losi releases new Mini-8ight front and rear sway bar set

Mini racing may be with small vehicles, but it is still big-time competition. Losi has just released their new sway bar set for the Mini-8ight. The new set includes the mounting hardware and 1.0mm, 1.2mm, and 1.4mm sway bars for both the front and re

Mike Garrison Jan. 7, 2013, 7:23 a.m. View Comments

Tebo and Cavalieri for AKA 2013-2014

AKA is very proud to announce the signing of current 1:10 Double World Champion, Team Associated's Ryan Cavalieri and the re-signing of past World Champion, Team Kyosho's Jared Tebo for the 2013 and 2014 seasons.

Mike Garrison Jan. 5, 2013, 6:38 a.m. View Comments

Tom Cockerill and Schumacher dominate the Area 51 GP

The 2012 UK Off-Road season finished with the now yearly Area 51 event, put on by the ever growing and popular Silverstone Model Car Club. Although a change of venue from last year, the club had built another excellent track that was certain to chall

Mike Garrison Jan. 4, 2013, 9:27 a.m. View Comments

X Factory releases the all-new X-60CF stadium truck

X Factory proudly announces release of the new X – 60CF stadium truck, an all carbon fiber Conversion Kit which transforms an AE T4.1 or T4 into a mid-motor X – 60CF.

Mike Garrison Jan. 4, 2013, 8:39 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts announces the 2013 Indoor National Series

Are you ready to take the title? JConcepts, together with many fine sponsors and race tracks, have organized a first of its kind, a true Indoor National Series. The first 2 years combined attracted over 2000 entries. 2013 is scheduled as a 5 race ser

Mike Garrison Jan. 4, 2013, 4:18 p.m. View Comments

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