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FLASHBACK FRIDAY: 2011 ROAR 1/8 Electric Off-Road Nationals at the HobbyPlex

We are less than one week away from the start of the 2018 ROAR 1/8 Electric Off-Road Nationals at the Hobbytown HobbyPlex in Omaha, Nebraska. This is not the first time this facility has hosted this event, and this week we "Flashback Friday" to the 2

Mike Garrison July 12, 2018, 8:48 a.m. View Comments

New Avid RC B6.1 Titanium slipper screw

Avid RC has released their new light-weight Titanium slipper screw for the Team Associated B6.1 series buggies.

Mike Garrison July 12, 2018, 4:10 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Which buggy will win the 2018 ROAR 1/8 Electric Off-Road Nationals?

Monday Morning Poll: Which 1/8-scale electric buggy do you think will win the 2018 ROAR 1/8 Electric Off-Road National Championship?

Mike Garrison July 12, 2018, 1:17 p.m. View Comments

New Spektrum DX5 Pro radio system

Spektrum RC has introduced the new DX5 Pro radio system, which includes updated steering and throttle mechanism, grip sizes, steering angle adapters, and more.

Mike Garrison July 12, 2018, 10:41 a.m. View Comments

New Novarossi .28 8-port truggy engines

Novarossi has introduced their new line of .28 8-port truggy engines available in standard, rotostart, or pull-start versions.

Mike Garrison July 11, 2018, 10:38 a.m. View Comments

New Team Associated MT28 clear body

Team Associated releases the new clear MT28 body for you to create your own custom styling.

Mike Garrison July 11, 2018, 10:32 a.m. View Comments

New SWORKz S35-3/S350 center brake disc holder

SWORKz releases new center brake disc holder for the S35-3/S350 series buggies for smoother braking when jumping and landing.

Mike Garrison July 11, 2018, 11:23 a.m. View Comments

New Pro-Line Racing 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor body for the TRX-4 [VIDEO]

Pro-Line Racing introduces their new 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor body for the Traxxas TRX-4 crawler.

Mike Garrison July 11, 2018, 1:24 p.m. View Comments

RC3 announces the 9th Annual Rocket City Challenge

The Rocket City Radio Control Racing Club in Huntsville, Alabama has announced the 9th Annual Rocket City Challenge on August 4-5, 2018.

Mike Garrison July 11, 2018, 12:38 p.m. View Comments

ROAR 1/10 Off-Road Nationals 17.5 and 13.5 class spec tires announcement

Hobby Action R/C Raceway in Chandler, Arizona is host of the upcoming ROAR 1/10 Off-Road Nationals, and has announced the spec tires chosen for the 17.5 and 13.5 buggy and truck classes.

Mike Garrison July 11, 2018, 12:31 p.m. View Comments

Go on-board with Kyosho's Zach Rogers at Rainman's Hobby [VIDEO]

Kyosho America team manager, Zach Rogers, shares an on-board view as he wheels his Kyosho RB6.6 around Rainman's Hobby in Bakersfield, California.

Mike Garrison July 11, 2018, 12:04 p.m. View Comments

HODRC prepares to bring new indoor carpet off-road track to South Central Pennsylvania

Matthew Groff, a golf course owner/operator, has announced the opening of a new indoor carpet R/C track coming to Mount Joy, Pennsylvania this November.

Mike Garrison July 11, 2018, 12:48 p.m. View Comments

David Ronnefalk Pro Tips - Choosing the right shock piston [VIDEO]

In his latest Pro Tips video, David Ronnefalk discusses shock pistons and which he chooses for his HB Racing buggy.

Mike Garrison July 11, 2018, 10:25 a.m. View Comments

TLR's Kevin Gahan explains CVA's, CVD's, and Universals [VIDEO]

In the latest TLR blog update, JR Mitch shares an episode of "In Touch With TLR" where team manager Kevin Gahan explains the different forms of driveshafts; CVA's, CVD's, and Universals.

Mike Garrison July 11, 2018, 9:30 a.m. View Comments

2018-19 Australian Touring Series introduction [VIDEO]

Ryan Maker introduces the new Australian Touring Series, a 4-round national points series for electric touring car and 1/12-scale on-road in Australia.

Mike Garrison July 11, 2018, 11:35 a.m. View Comments

Asian Onroad Championship - Australia Report

Full report from the Australian stop of the Asian Onroad Championship tour.

Mike Garrison July 10, 2018, 8:46 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: ROAR Nationals Return - The Fear of Failure

Mike prepares to race his first ROAR 1/8 National in over ten years, but with an entirely different goal this time. In this edition of "A Moment With Mike" he shares his thoughts and opinions on expectations, sponsorships, and the fear of failure tha

Mike Garrison July 10, 2018, 1:17 p.m. View Comments

New Axial Racing 1967 Chevrolet C-10 replica body

Axial Racing has released their new 1967 Chevrolet C-10 replica scale body, designed to fit the SCX10 and SCX10 II platforms.

Mike Garrison July 10, 2018, 8:27 a.m. View Comments

Mattia Polito wins Euro B 1/8 Off-Road Championship

Mattia Polito earns his place on the top step of the podium at the EFRA 1/8-scale Off-Road "B" European Championship.

Mike Garrison July 10, 2018, 9:05 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Joe Bornhorst

For this week's Talk It Up Tuesday sit down to discuss the upcoming ROAR Nationals, the highs and lows of being a pro, 1/8 vs. 1/10 racing, and more with the recent AMS 9.0 Pro Truck class winner and one of Tekno RC's star players - Joe Bornhorst!

Mike Garrison July 9, 2018, 11:03 a.m. View Comments

HUDY announces limited time free bag customization

HUDY announces a limited time offer of free customization to any HUDY bag purchased with your name or nickname.

Mike Garrison July 9, 2018, 9:57 a.m. View Comments

New Reilley Motorsports starter box Sure Grips

Reilley Motorsports has introduced their new starter box "Sure Grips", designed to replace the stock starter box feet and fit snug on wooden pit lane walls.

Mike Garrison July 9, 2018, 9:41 a.m. View Comments

New LMR Biohazard ladies t-shirt

LMR has released their new women's clothing starting with a new Biohazard Skull design women's t-shirt.

Mike Garrison July 9, 2018, 9:50 a.m. View Comments

New Flexytub custom cleaning brushes

Flexytub has introduced their new cleaning brushes, available in five different sizes and customized with your choice of brand name and logo.

Mike Garrison July 9, 2018, 9:19 a.m. View Comments

New T-Works large contact M4 serrated aluminum wheel nuts

T-Works has released their new large contact M4 serrated aluminum wheel nuts with low-profile design, and available in five different color options.

Mike Garrison July 9, 2018, 10:02 a.m. View Comments

New 175RC 3x8mm Titanium high load motor screws

175RC has released their new 3x8mm Titanium "high load" motor screws with lightweight aluminum washers, available in nine different colors.

Mike Garrison July 6, 2018, 12:20 p.m. View Comments

O.S. Engines now available from Modelix Racing in Spain

Modelix Racing has announced the addition of O.S. Engines to their catalog of products in Spain.

Mike Garrison July 6, 2018, 12:53 p.m. View Comments

New LMR digital LiPo voltage checker

Lee Martin has released the new LMR RC LiPo voltage checker with 4/5mm stepped bullet plugs.

Mike Garrison July 6, 2018, 12:32 p.m. View Comments

POLL: How often do you wear your R/C apparel?

Between customized sponsor shirts, free event t-shirts, manufacturer shirts, and dedicated R/C apparel brands - it doesn't take long in the world of R/C car racing before your closet is full of R/C apparel. The question is, how often do you wear your

Mike Garrison July 6, 2018, 9:13 a.m. View Comments

How to weather and add rust effects to R/C body [VIDEO]

Vaterra RC shares a video from SIKRIDES Rob Rymer demonstrating the steps to weather and add rust effects to your Lexan R/C car body.

Mike Garrison July 6, 2018, 12:45 p.m. View Comments

Kevin Schwarz joins SWorkz

Kevin Schwarz has joined the SWorkz Germany off-road team.

Mike Garrison July 6, 2018, 12:17 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: The first ever ROAR 1/8 Electric Off-Road Nationals [VIDEO]

The 2018 ROAR 1/8-scale Electric Off-Road Nationals are only a few weeks away, and for this week's Flashback Friday we travel back in time to the first ever ROAR 1/8-scale Electric Off-Road National Championship in 2010 at Norcal Hobbies in Union Cit

Mike Garrison July 5, 2018, 2:01 p.m. View Comments

First look at the ROAR 1/8-scale Electric Nationals track layout

A first look at this year's ROAR 1/8-scale Electric Nationals track layout at the Hobbytown HobbyPlex in Omaha, Nebraska.

Mike Garrison July 5, 2018, 11:31 a.m. View Comments

New JQ Racing low rear shock tower

JQ Racing releases a new low rear shock tower for THECar Black Edition with lower shock mounting holes.

Mike Garrison July 5, 2018, 12:06 p.m. View Comments

JConcepts discusses racing, drivers, monster trucks, and new product debuts [VIDEOS]

JConcepts has released several new videos’ including highlights from event which include on-road and off-road racing, driver personality interviews, monster trucks and mega trucks. Also, follow along as Jason Ruona and Fred Reep discuss the latest Fo

Mike Garrison July 5, 2018, 8:46 a.m. View Comments

New Tekin T8 GEN3 1/8-scale brushless motors

Tekin has introduced their new GEN3 lineup of 1/8-scale brushless motors for both buggy and truck applications.

Mike Garrison July 5, 2018, 12:13 p.m. View Comments

New Brilliant RC steel clutch shims

Brilliant RC has released new steel clutch shims, sold in a pack of 20 which includes a variety of sizes.

Mike Garrison July 5, 2018, 12:01 p.m. View Comments

New LMR Signature etched carbon fiber pit board

Lee Martin of LMR has released the new Signature carbon fiber pit board, etched with the LMR logo and your own personalized name in signature font.

Mike Garrison July 5, 2018, 11:42 a.m. View Comments

Watch the new Kyosho MP9e Evo promo [VIDEO]

Kyosho has released a new promo video describing the new advancements and changes found on the new MP9e Evo, while also showing it in action.

Mike Garrison July 5, 2018, 11:53 a.m. View Comments

New Schelle B6.1 and T6.1 protectors, T6.1 Ti screws, and YZ-4 Nova slipper

Schelle Racing has released their new "Midnight" graphic Team Associated B6.1 and T6.1 chassis protectors, T6.1 Titanium screw kit, and Yokomo YZ-4 Nova slipper system.

Mike Garrison July 5, 2018, 9:06 a.m. View Comments

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