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FTW releases their all-new "No Regrets" t-shirt for the serious racer

FTW has just released their all-new No Regrets tee, which was a Facebook sensation almost immediately upon a sneak peek of it. Now you can show your racing pride FTW style!

Mike Garrison Nov. 13, 2012, 3:40 a.m. View Comments

Team Durango releases new DESC410 "Molded Shock Towers"

Team Durango is pleased to announce the release of the TD330407 Moulded Shock Tower Set for the DESC410 range of vehicles. Stronger, lighter, and even more tuning options!

Mike Garrison Nov. 13, 2012, 4:26 a.m. View Comments

TrakPowers releases their all-new space saving VR-1 charger and power supply

TrakPower proudly announces the VR-1 Dual Racing Charger and DPS 12V 25A Racing Power Supply! Time to pour on the power!

Mike Garrison Nov. 13, 2012, 3:32 a.m. View Comments

Heath Lawson takes the gold at the Oklahoma Nitro Club 2012 Series

Tekin factory driver Heath Lawson had remained in the 3rd spot for most of the series but a top qualifying position and a win in the 8th and final point’s race of the season lifted him in to the #1 position and earning him the 1/8th scale electric 20

Mike Garrison Nov. 13, 2012, 4:30 a.m. View Comments

Renato Tradardi Jr. wins 1:8 Pro Buggy ROAR Region 4 Championship

Renato Tradardi Jr. wins the 1:8 Pro Buggy ROAR Regionals with JConcepts.

Mike Garrison Nov. 12, 2012, 8:19 a.m. View Comments

Ben Panic wins the 2012 Malaysian 1:8 Open Championship

Ben Panic takes the overall win at the Malaysian Open Championships with JConcepts.

Mike Garrison Nov. 12, 2012, 8:24 a.m. View Comments

Practice safe tire cleaning with the all-new "Tire Prep Cloth"

AKA is known worldwide as some of the best rubbers on the market. So many different compounds, tread patterns, and performance enhancements for racers everywhere. While many get great pleasure in using the AKA rubber, it is important to practice saf

Mike Garrison Nov. 12, 2012, 3:56 a.m. View Comments

Video: TRFT Studios time-lapse build of the Yokomo Lancer Evo-X drift car

Our friends at TRFT Studios have shared with us their latest video, this time from in the workshop. This video is a time-lapse build of the Yokomo Yuke's Lancer Evo-X drift car. Not only is the video pretty cool watch as it all gets put together, but

Mike Garrison Nov. 12, 2012, 4:14 a.m. View Comments

Video: 2012 International Indoor Championship highlights

While browsing amongst the A Main Hobbies YouTube channel this morning we came across yet another video from the A Main production crew that we felt was worth sharing. If you missed the 2012 IIC live here on LiveRC.com, this video pretty much sums it

Mike Garrison Nov. 12, 2012, 4:36 a.m. View Comments

Video: A Main Hobbies hosts the Chico Boys and Girls Club for occupation mentoring

A Main Hobbies hosted the Chico Boys and Girls Club for an occupation mentoring program. The teens were given a chance to learn and work in various roles within the company. It was a wonderful opportunity for all who were involved, check out the vide

Mike Garrison Nov. 12, 2012, 4:03 a.m. View Comments

Moment with Mike: A message to all R/C thieves

Mike is on a Monday morning rant about thieves in the R/C community, LOOK OUT!

Mike Garrison Nov. 12, 2012, 5:01 a.m. View Comments

Reno Savoya cruises to victory at the Pierrefeu GP in France

Team XRAY's, Reno Savoya, made his way to the Pierrefeu GP in his home country of France this past weekend. With poor weather conditions, the event was not attended as many had hoped, however the racing still close between France's best drivers.

Mike Garrison Nov. 12, 2012, 3:20 a.m. View Comments

Put on a hot body for your Hot Bodies D8 with FTW

FTW has been racing onto the body scene with their innovative and stylish new bodies. While at this time they don't have an actual body designed specifically for the Hot Bodies D8, HB owners are in luck!

Mike Garrison Nov. 12, 2012, 3:32 a.m. View Comments

NOSRAM releases their all-new "Fatboy 8" 1/8 scale offroad brushless motor

NOSRAM’s first ever 1/8 brushless motor! The new offroad star is based on the revolutionary World Championship winning XTEC X12 technology. NOSRAM’s R&D engineers combined a lot of good ideas and state of the art components into the perfect 1/8 brush

Mike Garrison Nov. 9, 2012, 4:55 a.m. View Comments

Exotek Racing tricks out the all-new Kyosho RB6 2wd buggy

The Kyosho RB6 1:10 scale 2wd buggy has been on the market for less than a 2 months. Exotek Racing has been hard at work since its release and has now released a full line-up of trick and performance enhancing option parts! The new option parts i

Mike Garrison Nov. 9, 2012, 5:46 a.m. View Comments

Tekno confirms the all-new SCT410 4wd shortcourse truck!

It was all Tekno RC in the 4×4 SCT class at the TrackStar Grand Prix in San Diego. TQ was set by Tekno driver Matt Wolter and the win was captured by new Tekno driver Josh Bertrand. Daniel Lewis would round out the podium. The dominating win begs the

Mike Garrison Nov. 9, 2012, 8:56 a.m. View Comments

Sneak peek at the IFMAR 1:8 World Championship finished track

Speed Paradise in Buenos Aires, Argentina has been gearing up for one of the world's most anticipated R/C events of 2012. The IFMAR 1:8 Offroad World Championship along with world's best racers will all go head-to-head for the beloved IFMAR World Cha

Mike Garrison Nov. 9, 2012, 5:11 a.m. View Comments

TOP Racing announces their newest team driver from Portugal

TOP Racing has recently announced their newest distributorship in Portugal. Along with the new distributor, comes a new team driver!

Mike Garrison Nov. 9, 2012, 4:47 a.m. View Comments

Patrick Zhao leads the BMiller Racing team to victory at the 2012 Offroad Kings

Patrick Zhao has only been RC racing for a little over a year, but his dramatic improvement has made the BMiller Racing standout a factor anytime he makes his way onto the driver’s stand. His latest accomplishment during the rapid rise came at the r

Mike Garrison Nov. 9, 2012, 3:59 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts releases "Subcultures" and "G-Locs" in 2.8" bead sizes

For Traxxas owners worldwide it is hard to find a tire that fits the unique 2.8" bead-size. JConcepts has just released their race winning "Subcultures" and speed demon "G-locs" onroad tire pre-mounted on Rulux wheels that fit the popular Traxxas Sta

Mike Garrison Nov. 9, 2012, 4:05 a.m. View Comments

Mac Mitchell and Pro-Line win at KBRL Electric Series Round 1

The first stop was held at Competition Hobbies in Tucson, AZ. Over 175+ racers showed up for the kick-off race of the series. After a grueling 16 hour race day, Mac Mitchell took home the win in 4wd Modified 1:10 Buggy. His Pro-Line tires, wheels, b

Mike Garrison Nov. 9, 2012, 4:34 a.m. View Comments

Ray Munday claims two more Victorian State Championships (with video)

JConcepts products have again dominated the tracks down under, this time at the Victorian State Championships. Read the full race report!

Mike Garrison Nov. 9, 2012, 4:22 a.m. View Comments

HPI Racing releases the new 1969 Ford Mustang RTR-X (with video)

The RTR-X was designed and built from the ground up to be driven hard; the RTR-X is NOT a trailer queen. While Vaughn will be the only one behind the wheel thrashing it, the entire world will be able to enjoy driving the HPI 1/10th scale RTR-X!

Mike Garrison Nov. 8, 2012, 4:23 a.m. View Comments

STRC releases the highly-anticipated LCG Slash 4x4 conversion kit

Since the spy shots of the STRC Traxxas Slash 4x4 LCG chassis conversion we have been anxiously waiting to see more. Today STRC has officially announced the new conversion and is taking pre-orders on the STRC site now!

Mike Garrison Nov. 8, 2012, 6:57 a.m. View Comments

Joor, Henn, and FTW are crowned 2012 RC Pro Series National Champions

The yearlong RC Pro Series points battle culminated last weekend with the RC Pro Series National Finals. Several class titles were up for grabs as the series’ top drivers converged upon Porter, Texas’ world-class Gulf Coast Raceway to decide who woul

Mike Garrison Nov. 8, 2012, 5:23 a.m. View Comments

Get the 411 on everything LiPo with Venom's "What is a LiPo battery?"

Whether you are an experienced racer or fresh R/C noob, there is one thing that we all have in common these days...LiPo batteries. Most of us know that you charge them, they power your car, and when they run out of juice you re-charge them. Desp

Mike Garrison Nov. 8, 2012, 5:48 a.m. View Comments

ATTENTION IFMAR WORLDS PARTICIPANTS: Customs packing list form

The IFMAR 1:8 Offroad World Championships are fast approaching, and with that, teams and racers worldwide are dreading the infamous customs that have given past travellers so many troubles. The event organizer has released a very simple, yet help

Mike Garrison Nov. 8, 2012, 3:31 a.m. View Comments

Tekin powers Matt Olson to the JConcepts Indoor National SC Championship win

Matt Olson attended the last round of the JConcepts Indoor Nationals series taking down big wins and wrapping up the overall series titles!

Mike Garrison Nov. 8, 2012, 3:46 a.m. View Comments

Novak announces the Pulse/Ballistic system "Happy Holidays Promotion"

Purchase a Pulse/Ballistic 540 (#3175-77) or Pulse/Ballistic 550 4XSC (#3170) brushless system by January 31, 2013* and receive a FREE gift worth over $20! There is no paperwork to complete-- the free items are simply included with your system so tha

Mike Garrison Nov. 8, 2012, 4:11 a.m. View Comments

Video: The making of the Revolution Design "Ultra Car Stand"

The news has been full of unique and innovative products lately from the relatively new company known as Revolution Design Racing Products (RDRP). RDRP offers vehicle hop-ups, pit accessories, and more. One of their most sought after products is the

Mike Garrison Nov. 8, 2012, 4 a.m. View Comments

Pro-Line dominates the 2012 Turkey Cup Classic at Thunder Alley

The race could not have gone better for the guys running Pro-Line tires, with PL guys winning every major class contested!

Mike Garrison Nov. 8, 2012, 4:34 a.m. View Comments

Trinity D3.5 dominates the Ovalmasters 2012 at Greenville R/C

Team Trinity's D3.5 brushless motors dominated the field at the Ovalmasters 2012 hosted by Greenville R/C. 60 or 61 of the available top 10 finishes were D3.5 motors, and of 204 motors tech inspected all but 11 were D3.5! The Trinity finished off

Mike Garrison Nov. 8, 2012, 5:07 a.m. View Comments

Exotek Racing releases their new TC6 dual bellcrank steering set

Exotek Racing has just released their all-new dual bellcrank steering set with center mount servo holders and plate for the Team Associated TC6 Exotek TC6TEK chassis conversion. The new system is precision CNC alloy constructed with ball bearings for

Mike Garrison Nov. 8, 2012, 6:06 a.m. View Comments

THECar and JQ Products is crowned the 2012 Cyprus National Champions

Ever since THECar was released, it has been very successful in Cyprus. This year was no different, and JQ Products is now National Champions with Andros Lemesianos!

Mike Garrison Nov. 7, 2012, 8:03 a.m. View Comments

UK superstar Elliot Boots joins Revolution Design Racing Products for 2013

Revolution Design Racing Products is proud to welcome UK super star Elliott Boots to their world-wide team of drivers!

Mike Garrison Nov. 7, 2012, 7:32 a.m. View Comments

Brian Kinwald strikes again at the 2012 TrackStar Offroad Championships

SDRC Raceway in San Diego, California hosted its first annual TrackStar Off-Road Championships where many quick Southern California racers often do battle on a weekly basis. Brian Kinwald made the trip over from Phoenix, Arizona, to compete against s

Mike Garrison Nov. 7, 2012, 6:59 a.m. View Comments

EazyRC reports from the Trackstar Gran Prix at SDRC

This past weekend the Trackstar Grand Prix was held at one of Southern California's newer indoor facilities called SDRC which refers to San Diego Radio Control. The track and facility has a very cozy feel with a nice size track surface. What stood ou

Mike Garrison Nov. 7, 2012, 7:22 a.m. View Comments

Novak releases new HPI and Axial Racing vehicle application guides

Last month Novak released their Vehicle Application Guide for Traxxas, Associated, and Losi vehicles. They have continued with their very useful guides by expanding them to help HPI Racing and Axial Racing vehicle owners choose the perfect system for

Mike Garrison Nov. 7, 2012, 6:52 a.m. View Comments

Reino's Ragu from X Factory now available in a dauber bottle

Nashville’s Dan Reino has long make his famous Ragu sauce traction compound for both on-road and off-road use, and X Factory has sold it for years. Now Reino releases the Ragu sauce in a new dauber-top bottle for much easier application with less mes

Mike Garrison Nov. 7, 2012, 7:13 a.m. View Comments

Durango releases the new DESC410Rv2 shortcourse truck

With a number of national and international titles, the original DESC410R was one of the most competitive racing Short Course trucks out-of-the-box. Now, the evolution of this race-winning species continues - the DESC410Rv2 has arrived. With even mor

Mike Garrison Nov. 7, 2012, 9:25 a.m. View Comments

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