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The UK "Triple Crown Winter Series" wraps up Rd.2

The second Round of the Faversham Off Road Car Club's Triple Crown Winter series was held at the Queen Elizabeth School on December 9th. Once again, the day would turn out to be an epic contest as drivers pitted their wits and reflexes against each o

Mike Garrison Dec. 18, 2012, 6:08 a.m. View Comments

Olly Jeffries leads the Chippenham Winter Indoor Championship after Rd. 6

Going into the winter break Olly leads the boosted championship. With another good result at round seven & eight on the 6th of January could CML possibly see the first championship of the series sewn up.

Mike Garrison Dec. 18, 2012, 5:48 a.m. View Comments

Serpent to release all-new 1:8 nitro onroad kit

Serpent has released some exciting news today, however with very little details. An all-new 1:8 onroad platform is apparently in the works and set to hit hobby shops in February 2013. The new car is named the 977 VIPER.

Mike Garrison Dec. 18, 2012, 4:57 a.m. View Comments

Double win for Team C at the IERC Toys 4 Tots event

In Mod Buggy, Andrew Smolnik Tq'ed and took the win with an extremely consistent performance. EazyRC.com's driver Mike Walker and 1997 Mod Truck National Champion finished in a very respectable 3rd place podium finish.

Mike Garrison Dec. 18, 2012, 7:56 a.m. View Comments

P1 Brand releases all-new "Holiday 2012" product line

P1 Brand continues to extend and diversify their signature line of Trackwares with several new Holiday 2012 product releases.

Mike Garrison Dec. 18, 2012, 6:18 a.m. View Comments

Team Durango dominate at the LESTR Cup Indoor Series Rd.3

Team Durango cars dominated at the third race of the Lestr Cup race series in the Czech Republic last weekend.

Mike Garrison Dec. 17, 2012, 5:55 a.m. View Comments

Lemieux and Hardman lead PROTOform to victory at the US Indoor Champs

In the Finals, it was Paul and Andrew who both converted their pole starts in to wins, Andrews win was with a very nicely driven final from the start. The mod final was a bit more eventful as a mistake from Lemieux gave the lead to Keven Hebert. Lemi

Mike Garrison Dec. 17, 2012, 6:25 a.m. View Comments

Mark Stiles takes CRC to victory at the BRCA 1:12 Nationals Rd.3

This year joining the CRC team is Mark Stiles. In his 3rd race in the new CRC Xti, Mark nailed down a double victory, taking the win in the Sports 10.5 and Modified divisions.

Mike Garrison Dec. 17, 2012, 6:50 a.m. View Comments

TLR releases new TEN Series HD diff housing with integrated insert

TLR has just released their new heavy-duty diff housing with integrated insert for the TEN series vehicles. The stock diff housing has multiple pieces and inserts, which can be slightly frustrating remembering the strategic puzzle of putting the diff

Mike Garrison Dec. 17, 2012, 6:39 a.m. View Comments

Upgrade R/C releases new "Matte Finish" product line

Our good friends at Upgrade R/C have just announced their new Matte Finish line of products. If your looking for the factory look of Upgrade's top pro drivers with a matte finish on their wings, radios, chargers, and more...YOUR IN LUCK!

Mike Garrison Dec. 17, 2012, 6:06 a.m. View Comments

Olly Jeffries leads CML and Team Associated to victory at the EWS Rd.3

Olly Jefferies’ good winter form continues with another dominating performance at EWS!

Mike Garrison Dec. 17, 2012, 6:13 a.m. View Comments

Martin Bayer and Martin Hudy put the XB4 and T4 on top at the XRAY Challenge Morava

The two newest XRAY race platforms were the dominating force at the XRAY Challenge Morava with Bayer and Hudy behind the wheel driving to solid victories!

Mike Garrison Dec. 17, 2012, 6:18 a.m. View Comments

Ciddi Amator launches the all-new SetupDatabase website

Are you tired of searching hundreds of sites for various setup sheets? Our friends from Ciddi Amator have launched their all-new website SetupDatabase which features a growing database of setups from all around the world including amateur and pro lev

Mike Garrison Dec. 17, 2012, 6:55 a.m. View Comments

Rodrigo Luis and Hugo Miguel win at the PTOS Trophy Series Rd.4

With these results, Team Durango managed to get overall first place in the PTOS series in all classes. In 4WD and 2WD Nuno Roque was the champion, and Rodrigo Luis finished second in 4WD.

Mike Garrison Dec. 17, 2012, 6 a.m. View Comments

Gilley wins BMiller Racing "Top Driver Challenge" at Cheese City Xtreme R/C

Gilley won both the Stock Buggy and 4wd Short Course titles and placed second in stock short course for a final total of 29 points. Shannon Werntz competed in all four scoring classes and finished second overall with 24 points, while Kevin Kretsinger

Mike Garrison Dec. 14, 2012, 3:49 a.m. View Comments

VP-Pro USA announces exclusive worldwide distributorship of Phin Design Tire Jig

VP-Pro USA is proud to announce they are the exclusive worldwide distributor of the Phin Design 1:8 Tire Gluing Jig!

Mike Garrison Dec. 14, 2012, 4:31 a.m. View Comments

Team Orion releases the all-new "Neon 8" 1:8 brushless system

After the success of the Neon 4-pole sensorless brushless systems for 1/10 scale vehicles Team Orion is proud to introduce the new Neon 8 4-pole sensorless brushless systems for 1/8 scale cars - including a 100% waterproof version with waterproof mot

Mike Garrison Dec. 14, 2012, 4:06 a.m. View Comments

Mikey Paige doubles up at the 2012 RJD Holiday Barn Burner

JConcepts Team Driver Michael Paige attended the 2012 Holiday Barn Burner hosted by RJD Hobbies in Lincoln Illinois. This Horizon Hobby sponsored event went well for Paige, TQing and winning 2wd buggy and 4wd buggy.

Mike Garrison Dec. 14, 2012, 5:20 a.m. View Comments

ROAR announces LCRC to host the 2013 1:8 Offroad Electric Nationals

ROAR has officially announced today the 2013 1:8 Offroad Electric Nationals! The nation's best drivers will once again head back to LCRC (host of the 2012 1:8 Offroad Fuel Nats) in Oakland Mills, PA. The event is scheduled for August 1-4, 2013 and is

Mike Garrison Dec. 14, 2012, 4:41 a.m. View Comments

DE Racing releases new AE and TLR stadium truck "Borrego" wheels

Continuing to deliver unique choices in the wheel market, DE Racing is proud to release our new line of Borrego ST wheels for the Stadium Truck class. These wheels continue the signature quality and "scale" styling DE Racing has come to be known for,

Mike Garrison Dec. 14, 2012, 4:57 a.m. View Comments

OFNA releases the new TS4 Pro 1:10 4wd shortcourse race truck (with video)

The all-new TS4 is released and ready to hit the track going FAST! Check it out!

Mike Garrison Dec. 14, 2012, 5:43 a.m. View Comments

INTECH appoints Hobby Products USA and their newest distributor

INTECH Racing is happy to announce the exciting news that Hobby Products USA is now responsible for the United States’ area as INTECH's exclusive distributor!

Mike Garrison Dec. 14, 2012, 4:49 a.m. View Comments

Brett Kingsbury battles his way to victory at the ROAR Region 4 Championships

In 2wd Mod Buggy Brett would have a few mechanical issues(ball cup) in two mains which hurt his chances of a podium position. Moving onto 4wd Mod Buggy Bretty would take the win in the first main, and take a 2nd in A2. With the top 2 drivers both hav

Mike Garrison Dec. 14, 2012, 5:35 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts releases the new TLR 22/22T/22SCT "Monroe" battery brace

Battery hold-down security and simplicity are packed into 1 set with the introduction of the JConcepts – TLR 22, 22T and 22SCT carbon fiber battery brace set!

Mike Garrison Dec. 13, 2012, 9:48 a.m. View Comments

Billy Fischer takes TLR to victory at the Competition Hobbies 2012 S.I.G.P.

Driving the TLR 22T, Billy brought home TQ and the a-main win in the Mod Truck class. Followed up by Brian Kinwald, and fellow TLR driver Trevor Clement (AKA/LiveRC Fantasy League guru) taking the final two podium spots.

Mike Garrison Dec. 13, 2012, 6:04 a.m. View Comments

LRP releases the all-new "Spin PRO" brushless esc

The Spin PRO brushless speed control is perfect for hobby and parking lot racers as well as ambitious entry-level competition racers. The Spin PRO is a reliable and very cost-effective all-around speed control and the perfect upgrade for an RTR. It i

Mike Garrison Dec. 13, 2012, 5:54 a.m. View Comments

Video: JQ Products THECar RTR "Getting Started"

The JQ Products team and JQ himself have spent no time relaxing back home after a wild and crazy week in Argentina for the 1:8 IFMAR World Championships. JQ has released THECar RTR, which is already a top-level RTR vehicle, but he has taken it a step

Mike Garrison Dec. 13, 2012, 5:49 a.m. View Comments

Over 500 toys donated at the 702 R/C Raceway "Toys for Tots" race

702 RC Raceway hosted its 3rd Annual Kings Hawaiian Toys for Tots Race Saturday December 8th. This year it was the biggest turnout and the most toys were donated by the racers. They had 127 race entries and came out with 546 total toys donated to the

Mike Garrison Dec. 13, 2012, 5:05 a.m. View Comments

Orlowski dominates in Poland with his new Team Durango vehicles

New Team Durango Poland driver, Michal Orlowski, dominated when he ran his DEX210 and DEX410v3 cars for the first time in Poland last weekend.

Mike Garrison Dec. 12, 2012, 5:51 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts and the "Young Guns" rule ROAR Region 4 Championships

The 2012 ROAR Region 4 Off-road Championships were hosted by the ever increasingly popular Shiverville R/C Raceway in High Springs, FL. The Shiverville track crew once again went all out with an amazing layout and easily the smoothest outdoor surface

Mike Garrison Dec. 12, 2012, 8:45 a.m. View Comments

Thilo Todtmann joins Team Shepherd for the 2013 1:8 onroad season

Talented German driver Thilo Tödtmann joins Team Shepherd for the 2013 season. After having won the 1/8th On-Road German Championship Class 2 in his first nitro sesaon in 2011 he finished on 6th place at this years 1/8th On-Road German Championship C

Mike Garrison Dec. 12, 2012, 6:08 a.m. View Comments

Chris Cristo gobbles up Mod Truck at the Gobbler Offroad Championships

After 2 rounds of qualifying Cristo was able to qualify 1st in modified stadium truck, 2nd in 4wd short course and 7th in modified 2wd buggy. After the mains were done he had finished 1st in stadium truck, 8th in 2wd buggy and 5th in 4wd short course

Mike Garrison Dec. 12, 2012, 9:04 a.m. View Comments

Mark Stiles and Reedy sweep the BRCA 1:12 Nationals Round 3 (with video)

Round 3 of the 2012/13 BRCA 1/12th National at Tamworth saw great results for Reedy drivers Mark Stiles and Zak Smith. The event saw another big turnout with nearly 100 drivers racing on each day of the event. Stiles dominates both Saturday and Sunda

Mike Garrison Dec. 12, 2012, 5:55 a.m. View Comments

FTW dominates the ROAR Region 9 Offroad Championships

The Houston area’s Gulf Coast Raceway, home of the 2013 ROAR Nationals, played host to one of the region’s last major off-road battles of 2012. Up for grabs were Region 9 titles for 1:8 E-buggy, 1:8 Buggy, 1:8 Truggy, and Pro 4! Read the full FTW Rac

Mike Garrison Dec. 12, 2012, 9:09 a.m. View Comments

Mark Moon and Tekin win at the Loganville R/C Toys for Tots race

Mark Moon would TQ and win 2wd SCT and finished 3rd in the A in 2wd buggy. No matter how they finished on the track everyone left as winners knowing that they gave to the less fortunate!

Mike Garrison Dec. 12, 2012, 9:21 a.m. View Comments

RDRP interviews Czech superstar and team driver Kaja Novotny

Revolution Design Racing Products owner, Michael Vollmer, has put together an impressive product line and an impressive race team as well. Michael sat down with one of his star drivers for an interview, going behind the scenes with Czech National Cha

Mike Garrison Dec. 12, 2012, 4:59 a.m. View Comments

Leigh Cheeseman takes JConcepts to victory at the 2012 Short Course Stampede

JConcepts team driver, Leigh Cheeseman, headed out to Keilor R/C for their annual Short Course Stampede which also included a Modified Stadium Truck class. This single day event is held under lights and this year attracted approximately 80 entries ov

Mike Garrison Dec. 12, 2012, 5:42 a.m. View Comments

The 2013 Michigan State Offroad Championship Series is announced

As the new year is not far away, the Michigan State Championship Series directors have announced the 2013 series! The state's best shortcourse and 1:8 offroad racers will once again follow the 7 round series across the state of Michigan (and sneak in

Mike Garrison Dec. 12, 2012, 9:28 a.m. View Comments

HPI Racing releases the "Savage Octane" gasoline powered monster truck

HPI Racing has once again released a "game changing" new product! Some time ago we shared the news of an all-new gasoline powered 1:8 engine from HPI Racing, and today they have incorporated that technology into the all-new 1:8 Savage Octane Monster

Mike Garrison Dec. 12, 2012, 5:19 a.m. View Comments

Panther Tires announces "Last Chance 2012" limited-time sale

Panther Tires have just announced their Last Chance 2012 sale on ALL Panther products. This means 40% off all Panther Tire products! Free shipping in the U.S. on orders over $50! Last chance to save in time for the holidays!

Mike Garrison Dec. 12, 2012, 5:38 a.m. View Comments

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