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Watch Ty Tessmann Pro Tip: Becoming a Pro Racer [VIDEO]

Ty Tessmann shares his tips on how to become a pro R/C car racer.

Mike Garrison Jan. 25, 2018, 9:42 a.m. View Comments

New Team Associated Trophy Rat 1/10-scale RTR truck

Team Associated has released their new Trophy Rat RTR, based on the SC10 short course platform and topped with a replica body of the Northup Fabrication Trophy Rat.

Mike Garrison Jan. 25, 2018, 9:04 a.m. View Comments

New XRAY XB2 low shock absorbers and shock towers

XRAY has introduced new low shock absorbers, shock shafts, and shock towers which are recommended for use on high-traction surfaces to reduce front roll.

Mike Garrison Jan. 25, 2018, 8:55 a.m. View Comments

New Team Saxo MTC1 graphite chassis and upper decks

Team Saxo has released a new graphite chassis and front/rear upper decks for the Mugen Seiki MTC1 touring car for use on high grip surfaces.

Mike Garrison Jan. 25, 2018, 9:34 a.m. View Comments

Ogden doubled up at the 2018 Southern Indoor Championship

JConcepts has recapped the 2018 Southern Indoor Championship where Cole Ogden would take both Pro Buggy class wins.

Mike Garrison Jan. 25, 2018, 8:21 a.m. View Comments

Lemieux continues with HUDY

Multi-time champion, Paul Lemieux, will continue his relationship with HUDY throughout the 2018 racing season.

Mike Garrison Jan. 25, 2018, 8:44 a.m. View Comments

New 1up Racing Red CV joint oil

1up Racing has introduced their new "1up Red"; an oil intended to lubricant CV joints and universals for long lasting performance and protection.

Mike Garrison Jan. 25, 2018, 9:23 a.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Exotek Racing EB410 Bulkhead Saver Camber Plate

Some racers have claimed the front bulkhead of the Tekno RC EB410 as a "weak point" of the buggy in the event of a hard crash or impact to the front end. For this week's Thursday Testimonials product review, Mike has purchased and tested Exotek Racin

Mike Garrison Jan. 24, 2018, 9:01 a.m. View Comments

The Dirt Racing announced 2018 Silver State Off-Road Race

Joey Christensen of The Dirt Racing announced the Silver State Off-Road Race 2018 is confirmed indoors at the South Point Hotel in Las Vegas, with more details coming soon.

Mike Garrison Jan. 23, 2018, 9:20 a.m. View Comments

New Powerstar 540-sized 27T, 35T, and 45T brushed crawler motors

Powerstar has released three new brushed motors, intended for R/C rock crawlers and high torque applications.

Mike Garrison Jan. 23, 2018, 9:45 a.m. View Comments

Champion Touring Series to kick off at new RiseUp Hobbytown

The CTS3 season will kick off in 2018 at the all-new RiseUp Hobbytown in Palm Desert, California on February 10-11, 2018.

Mike Garrison Jan. 23, 2018, 8:41 a.m. View Comments

RUDDOG appointed as new Team Associated and Reedy distributor

RUDDOG Distribution GmbH has been appointed distribution of the Team Associated and Reedy brands for Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland and the Czech Republic beginning February 1st.

Mike Garrison Jan. 23, 2018, 8:52 a.m. View Comments

Kobbevik signed with Hobbywing

Hobbywing has announced the signing of IFMAR Junior World Champion, Daniel Kobbevik.

Mike Garrison Jan. 23, 2018, 9:51 a.m. View Comments

Triple victory for Dresselhouse at WRCR Winter Series round five

Dan Dresselhouse claimed three victories at round five of the WRCR Winter Series, clinching him the series title in Stock SCT.

Mike Garrison Jan. 23, 2018, 10:02 a.m. View Comments

First look at new Muchmore Racing USA HYBRID Touch Duo AC/DC charger

Muchmore Racing USA shared a sneak peek (via Facebook) of the forthcoming new HYBRID Touch Duo AC/DC charger, as shown in the pit area of new team manager Joe Pillars.

Mike Garrison Jan. 23, 2018, 9:31 a.m. View Comments

New Team Magic E5 chassis protection net

Team Magic has introduced a new protection net for the E5 series vehicles, designed to protect the motor and electronics from dust and other elements.

Mike Garrison Jan. 23, 2018, 9:37 a.m. View Comments

Tessmann continues with XRAY

XRAY has announced that Ty Tessmann will continue with the brand for the 2018 season.

Mike Garrison Jan. 23, 2018, 8:04 a.m. View Comments

New Rusti Design XB4 carbon fiber shock towers, wing mount stiffener, and slipper pads

Rusti Design has released a list of new carbon fiber option parts to fit the XRAY XB4 series buggies including shock towers, wing mount stiffener, and slipper pads.

Mike Garrison Jan. 22, 2018, 11:11 a.m. View Comments

New Vigor RC radio balance weight for the Sanwa M12 series

New from Vigor RC is the 90 gram balance weight, designed to fit in the rear of the Sanwa M12 series radio's battery compartment, and intended to balance out the weight of the radio.

Mike Garrison Jan. 22, 2018, 11:24 a.m. View Comments

New XRAY NT1'18 coming soon

XRAY has announced via social media that the 2018 edition of the NT1 1/10-scale nitro touring car platform is coming soon.

Mike Garrison Jan. 22, 2018, 11:05 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: 10 ways staying in the hospital is like a bad day at the R/C track

After an unexpected turn for the worse, Mike spent a week hospitalized with a stomach virus. During that time he learned that being in the hospital resembles a bad day at the R/C track in more ways than one.

Mike Garrison Jan. 22, 2018, 10:01 a.m. View Comments

New RC Cars Cavalieri carbon fiber switch cover for the 8IGHT 4.0

RC Cars Cavalieri has released a new carbon fiber switch cover for the TLR 8IGHT 4.0 buggy.

Mike Garrison Jan. 22, 2018, 9:22 a.m. View Comments

New MCD Racing XR5 MAX Factory Team Spec

MCD Racing has released a longer wheel-base XR5 option for large scale rallycross enthusiasts.

Mike Garrison Jan. 22, 2018, 10:48 a.m. View Comments

New Castle Creations Sidewinder 4 sensorless ESC

Castle Creations has released their newest version of the Sidewinder ESC platform; the Sidewinder 4 sensorless ESC with Cryo-Drive technology for reduced operating temperatures.

Mike Garrison Jan. 22, 2018, 11:36 a.m. View Comments

New MOTIV Defy Grey graphene HV LiPo battery range

MOTIV has introduced their new range of Defy Grey graphene HV LiPo batteries which includes a 1S pack, 2S stick and shorty packs, and a 2S LCG pack.

Mike Garrison Jan. 22, 2018, 8:44 a.m. View Comments

New PSM Titanium axles for the Team Associated R6

PSM has released new Grade 5 Titanium axles to fit the Team Associated R6, designed to be lightweight while adding durability.

Mike Garrison Jan. 22, 2018, 9:13 a.m. View Comments

XRAY announced XT8 will remain unchanged for 2018

XRAY has announced that the XT8 truggy platform, winner of the 2017 ROAR National Championship, will remain unchanged for 2018.

Mike Garrison Jan. 18, 2018, 10:11 a.m. View Comments

Reedy Race talk with Lee Martin and Shin Adachi on the BBT Podcast

On the latest episode of the BBT Podcast, Lee Martin and Shin Adachi talked about this week's Reedy Race.

Mike Garrison Jan. 18, 2018, 9 a.m. View Comments

New Dash AI Pro competition brushless ESC

Dash RC has released the new AI Pro brushless speed controller, designed for competition 1/10-scale racing with a 4.5 motor limit.

Mike Garrison Jan. 18, 2018, 9:12 a.m. View Comments

New STRC aluminum rear lock-outs and center transmission case for the HPI Venture crawler

ST Racing Concepts has released a new CNC machined aluminum transmission case and aluminum rear lock-outs for the HPI Racing Venture scale crawler.

Mike Garrison Jan. 18, 2018, 9:23 a.m. View Comments

New My Pit Space lightweight DC powered soldering station

My Pit Space has released their new soldering station, designed with R/C racers in mind to provide a lightweight, compact, and easy to use unit that is powered by using a 12 volt power supply.

Mike Garrison Jan. 18, 2018, 9:54 a.m. View Comments

New HARD Racing 1/8-scale rolling hauler bag

HRC Distribution has introduced the new HARD Racing Cheng-Ho 1/8-scale trolley with plastic drawers, wheels, and table option.

Mike Garrison Jan. 18, 2018, 9:35 a.m. View Comments

New PR Racing high-performance body for the SB401

PR Racing has released a new low-profile body for the SB401, designed to reduce roll and improve corner rotation on high traction surfaces.

Mike Garrison Jan. 18, 2018, 9:43 a.m. View Comments

New Genuine Traxxas TRX-4 driveline, suspension, and scale accessories

Traxxas has released a range of new driveline, performance, suspension, bodies, and scale accessories for the TRX-4 crawler platform.

Mike Garrison Jan. 18, 2018, 8:39 a.m. View Comments

Jefferies signed with EZ Power

EZ Power, an Italian based battery company, has announced the signing of British National Champion Olly Jefferies for 2018.

Mike Garrison Jan. 18, 2018, 10:19 a.m. View Comments

Pfeifhofer double victory at RUDDOG Cup round two

Stefan Pfeifhofer drove his way to a victory not once, but twice, at last weekend's Round 2 of the RUDDOG Cup in Austria.

Mike Garrison Jan. 18, 2018, 8:49 a.m. View Comments

New MIP EB410 shock cartridge spacer kit

MIP has introduced a new shock cartridge spacer kit for the Tekno RC EB410, designed to eliminate air building up in the shocks during a run.

Mike Garrison Jan. 16, 2018, 9:41 a.m. View Comments

Joonas Hyvarinen and Pekko Iivonen signed with JQRacing

JQRacing has announced the signing of young up-and-coming Finnish racers Joonas Hyvärinen and Pekko Iivonen to join fellow Finnish young gun Max Mört for 2018.

Mike Garrison Jan. 16, 2018, 9:09 a.m. View Comments

2018 T.A.R.A. Dirt Oval Championship Series schedule announced

The Tornado Alley Racing Association has announced the 2018 series schedule for the 10-race series which visits Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas, and Kansas.

Mike Garrison Jan. 16, 2018, 10:09 a.m. View Comments

Ronnefalk signed with T-Works

T-Works has officially announced the signing of reigning IFMAR World Champion David Ronnefalk.

Mike Garrison Jan. 16, 2018, 10:23 a.m. View Comments

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