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New LFR A2 Tactic body for the EB48.4

Leadfinger Racing has continued to expand their A2 Tactic range of bodies with their newest release for the Tekno RC EB48.4 1/8-scale electric buggy.

Mike Garrison Oct. 17, 2017, 9:08 a.m. View Comments

Watch the 29th annual NRCTPA World Finals highlights [VIDEO]

JConcepts has released a new video showcasing the NR/CTPA World Finals in Montpelier, Ohio.

Mike Garrison Oct. 17, 2017, 10:04 a.m. View Comments

New VP-PRO aluminum 1/8-scale wing washers

VP-PRO has released new black aluminum wing washers for mounting 1/8-scale buggy and truck wings.

Mike Garrison Oct. 17, 2017, 9:59 a.m. View Comments

New HRC Dual Star PRO Charger coming soon

HRC Distribution has shared a teaser of the new Dual Star PRO Charger, set to be released in December, 2017.

Mike Garrison Oct. 17, 2017, 9:55 a.m. View Comments

Fundraiser for the Albano family after losing everything in California wildfire

As R/C racers, we are all competitors on the race track, but we are family off the race track. With the devastating fires in California comes devastating news from Team Yokomo driver and friend, Eric Albano. The Albano's and so many others have been

Mike Garrison Oct. 16, 2017, 9:33 a.m. View Comments

Watch the new Pro-Line PRO-MT 1/10-scale 4x4 monster truck in action [VIDEO]

Pro-Line Racing has introduced their new 4x4 pre-built monster truck dubbed the PRO-MT 4x4. Watch it in action in the Pro-Line promo.

Mike Garrison Oct. 16, 2017, 9:09 a.m. View Comments

New 3DRC SF3 and YR-10 fan boosters and diffusors

After making their fan boosters and diffusors for the XRAY X1 and Team Associated F6 vehicles, 3DRC has made the whole range for 30x30mm and 40x40mm fans and rear diffusors for the Serpent SF3 and Yokomo YR-10 chassis kits.

Mike Garrison Oct. 16, 2017, 9:21 a.m. View Comments

New LRP Flow X version 5.2 ESC firmware update

LRP has released their newest Flow X ESC firmware update to prevent the occasional sensor wire error where a connected motor was not recognized by the ESC.

Mike Garrison Oct. 16, 2017, 9:45 a.m. View Comments

New TLR flourescent starter box positioning mounts introduced and explained by JR Mitch

In the latest Team Losi Racing blog update, JR Mitch introduced the new flourescent starter box positioning mounts, explained their purpose and how to replace the stock black mounts with the new mounts.

Mike Garrison Oct. 12, 2017, 9:21 a.m. View Comments

New Vampire Racing 2S TX/RX charging adapter

Vampire Racing has introduces their new 2S TX/RX Charging Adapter that allows you to charge 2S LiPo transmitter and receiver battery packs through the balancer port using standard 5mm bullet style charge cables.

Mike Garrison Oct. 12, 2017, 9:38 a.m. View Comments

New TEAMSAXO aluminum plated 64-pitch pinion gears

TEAMSAXO has released a full range (21T-50T) of 64-pitch aluminum plated pinion gears, designed to be a lightweight hard-anodized alternative to steel pinions.

Mike Garrison Oct. 12, 2017, 9:50 a.m. View Comments

New Losi 1/10-scale Rock Rey 4wd rock racer kit

Losi has released the new 1/10-scale Rock Rey rock racer kit, designed for you to build from the ground up just the way you like with a list of option parts included and sold separately.

Mike Garrison Oct. 12, 2017, 10:15 a.m. View Comments

New XRAY XB8/XB8E high-speed lightweight body

XRAY has released a lightweight version of the high-speed XB8 and XB8E body, designed for less weight up high, less roll, more corner speed, and aggressive handling.

Mike Garrison Oct. 12, 2017, 9:15 a.m. View Comments

Monteiro crowned 2017 Portuguese nitro and electric 1/8-scale buggy champion

Ricardo Monteiro won the final round of the Portuguese Nationals to secure the championship title in both nitro and electric 1/8-scale buggy classes.

Mike Garrison Oct. 12, 2017, 9:01 a.m. View Comments

Boots swept the inaugural REDS GP in Italy

The inaugural REDS GP took place this past weekend in Italy, where Elliott Boots would sweep the nitro buggy class over Ricardo Berton and Mattia Polito.

Mike Garrison Oct. 12, 2017, 8:54 a.m. View Comments

New 3DRC belt tensioner for the Serpent Project 4X touring car

3DRC has released a new 3D printed belt tensioner for the Serpent Project 4X touring car, designed to "calm the front belt" of the car by offering a wide range of tension adjustment.

Mike Garrison Oct. 12, 2017, 9:07 a.m. View Comments

HUDY is the choice of tools for Jefferies

Olly Jefferies has chosen HUDY as his official source of RC tools and accessories.

Mike Garrison Oct. 12, 2017, 8:47 a.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Tekin RS-Pro Black Edition ESC

Tekin has brought back the RS-Pro series of ESC's with the new spec racing Black Edition. For this week's Thursday Testimonials, Mike drops the new RS-Pro Black Edition ESC into his 4wd buggy for some wheel to wheel 13.5 spec class racing.

Mike Garrison Oct. 11, 2017, 12:25 p.m. View Comments

New Brilliant RC rolling pit trolley bag

Brilliant RC has introduced their new rolling pit trolley bag designed for transporting 1/10-scale and 1/8-scale on-road cars, tools, parts, and accessories.

Mike Garrison Oct. 10, 2017, 9 a.m. View Comments

New 1up Racing steering posts for the TC7

New 1up Racing TC7 steering posts are disconnected from the servo mounting plate which is designed to allow the front end of the car to flex more to generate more steering and a more responsive feel to the car.

Mike Garrison Oct. 10, 2017, 9:16 a.m. View Comments

Watch and learn hard and soft suspension arms explained by David Ronnefalk [VIDEO]

IFMAR World Champion, David Ronnefalk, has shared his latest YouTube video in which he discusses and explains the differences and characteristics of hard and soft suspension arms.

Mike Garrison Oct. 10, 2017, 8:47 a.m. View Comments

Drake and Ogden lead Mugen sweep at JBRL round 7

Mugen Seiki Racing had a successful weekend with multiple class wins at round 7 of the JBRL Nitro Series at Palm Desert Raceway led by Adam Drake and Cole Ogden.

Mike Garrison Oct. 10, 2017, 8:37 a.m. View Comments

Watch the new Raceform 1/10-scale off-road Lazer tire gluing jig in action [VIDEO]

Building off of their 1/8-scale buggy and truggy tire gluing jigs, Raceform has now introduced a 1/10-scale version for off-road 2wd and 4wd buggy tires.

Mike Garrison Oct. 10, 2017, 9:26 a.m. View Comments

New T-Works option parts range for the T4'18

T-Works has released a full range of option parts for the XRAY T4'18 1/10-scale touring car which ranges from gold plated screws to Titanium turnbuckles, foam bumpers, and more.

Mike Garrison Oct. 10, 2017, 8:29 a.m. View Comments

XRAY announced the XB4 2018 1/10-scale 4wd buggy is coming soon

XRAY has announced the next generation XB4 1/10-scale 4wd buggy, the XB4'18, is coming soon. Stay tuned for the official release and full details coming soon.

Mike Garrison Oct. 10, 2017, 8:23 a.m. View Comments

Watch as Drake explains the Mugen Seiki MBX7R Eco clutch system [VIDEO]

In his latest YouTube video, Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing talks about the clutch system on his MBX7R Eco 1/8-scale buggy.

Mike Garrison Oct. 10, 2017, 9:07 a.m. View Comments

New ProStar RC Kevlar and carbon fiber shock towers for the S353

ProStar RC has introduced their newest in their range of Kevlar shock towers, now available in blue or black for the SWORKz S353 1/8-scale buggy.

Mike Garrison Oct. 9, 2017, 8:26 a.m. View Comments

New Pepe Group P Grip foam tire additive

Pepe Group has announced their new P Grip foam tire additive, set to be released in mid-October.

Mike Garrison Oct. 9, 2017, 8:20 a.m. View Comments

New Gravity RC off-road ride height dice set

Gravity RC has released their new off-road ride height dice set. Number facing up on each dice is the measurement, and Gravity says if you are unsure of which setting your car needs, you can always just roll the dice...

Mike Garrison Oct. 9, 2017, 9:35 a.m. View Comments

Watch as the Traxxas 1/8-scale funny car takes new look to the drag strip [VIDEO]

Traxxas has introduced a new look and added Traxxas Stability Management to their 1/8-scale Ford Mustang NHRA Funny Car Replica.

Mike Garrison Oct. 9, 2017, 9:20 a.m. View Comments

New Schelle low-profile B64 battery post set and new AE V2 12mm shock pistons

Schelle Racing has released their new LP battery post set for the Team Associated B64 series buggies, which is designed for use with low-profile LiPo packs to save weight. In addition, Schelle has released new 3x1.5 and 3+1 split 1.4 and 1.5 pistons

Mike Garrison Oct. 9, 2017, 9:11 a.m. View Comments

Weber joined XRAY

XRAY is happy to announce that Austrian & ETS Champion Herbert Weber has joined the XRAY Factory Team to race the XRAY X1 platform.

Mike Garrison Oct. 9, 2017, 9:04 a.m. View Comments

New Flexytub cold weather customized neck warmers

Following the release of their Flexycold finger glove, Flexytub has announced the new Flexywarmer custom neck warmer line. Available in four different colors with your choice of brand logo.

Mike Garrison Oct. 9, 2017, 8:50 a.m. View Comments

New ONE carb restrictor set for Novarossi and O.S. on-road engines

Capricorn has introduced the new ONE carburetor restrictor set for use with Novarossi and O.S. on-road engines. Designed to fine tune the response of your engine with three different restrictors providing three different feels to your engine.

Mike Garrison Oct. 9, 2017, 8:43 a.m. View Comments

New T-Works foam front bumper for the MTC1

T-Works has released a new foam bumper for the Mugen Seiki MTC-1 which is 2.72 grams heavier than the stock bumper.

Mike Garrison Oct. 9, 2017, 9:47 a.m. View Comments

Nunn joined FX Engines

Following the signing of Dominic Nunn to XRAY, comes the official announcement that Nunn has chosen the FX Engines brand to power his new rides.

Mike Garrison Oct. 9, 2017, 8:36 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Appreciation for the track builders

After jumping in head first to take on his first complete off-road R/C track rebuild, Mike has a message to share with R/C racers and track builders around the globe. One week later, and Mike still feels the pain of "moving a little dirt" at his loca

Mike Garrison Oct. 6, 2017, 9:28 a.m. View Comments

New Exotek XB2 Flite top shaft, XB2/XT2 LiPo cups, and XT2 shock towers

Exotek Racing has released a list of new items for the XRAY XB2 series buggies and XT2 stadium truck, which includes; carbon fiber adjustable LiPo cups (holders), XB2 Flite top shaft, XT2 carbon fiber front tower, and XT2 carbon fiber rear towers to

Mike Garrison Oct. 5, 2017, 10:18 a.m. View Comments

Multiple uses for the TLR Diff Wrench explained by JR Mitch

In the latest TLR Blog Update, JR Mitch highlights the TLR Hex Differential Wrench and its various uses.

Mike Garrison Oct. 5, 2017, 8:17 a.m. View Comments

XRAY announced free T4'18 shock O-ring replacement program

Due to the shock O-rings shipped with the T4'18 touring car kits, XRAY has announced a free replacement program for customers to replace the T4'18 O-rings with the O-rings used in previous T4 kits instead.

Mike Garrison Oct. 5, 2017, 8:38 a.m. View Comments

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