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JBRL announced their first Winter Indoor Off-Road Electric Series

Jimmy Babcock of the JBRL has announced the first ever JBRL Winter Indoor Off-Road Electric Series. The four-round series travels throughout southern California and spans from November to February.

Mike Garrison Oct. 5, 2017, 8:46 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

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

New Trinity RevTech Graphene LiPo receiver and transmitter battery packs

Trinity has released new hump and flat-style RevTech Graphene LiPo battery packs, designed to provide longer battery life for your receiver and/or transmitter.

Mike Garrison Oct. 5, 2017, 9:15 a.m. View Comments

New RDRP aluminum bellcrank set for the B64

RDRP has released their new aluminum steering bellcrank for the Team Associated B64 and B64D buggies, designed to add precision and increase durability over the stock steering system.

Mike Garrison Oct. 4, 2017, 10:27 a.m. View Comments

New RC Concept Omega high voltage 2S LiPo battery packs

RC Concept has released their new Omega high voltage LiPo battery pack line, starting with an 8000mAh stick pack and 4800mAh shorty pack - both with a claimed 120C rating.

Mike Garrison Oct. 4, 2017, 10:51 a.m. View Comments

Watch the JConcepts highlights from the RC Monster Truck Challenge World Finals [VIDEO]

JConcepts has released a new video showcasing a recent R/C Monster Truck event. The event shown, held in Chester, NY features a stacked line-up of drivers competing for the overall RC Monster Truck Challenge World Final title.

Mike Garrison Oct. 4, 2017, 10:33 a.m. View Comments

New HB Racing RGT8 6-degree caster blocks and 1/8-scale buggy closed cell foam inserts

HB Racing has released new 6-degree caster blocks for the RGT8 for increased steering response, and new black closed cell foam inserts for 1/8-scale buggies formulated for durability and consistency.

Mike Garrison Oct. 4, 2017, 10:27 a.m. View Comments

Nunn joined XRAY

XRAY is pleased to announce the British off-road driver, Dominic Nunn has joined the XRAY factory team for the 2018 racing season.

Mike Garrison Oct. 3, 2017, 8:46 a.m. View Comments

New Muchmore Racing V-Made instant rubber tire CA glue for 1/8-scale buggy and truggy

Muchmore Racing now offers the V-Made Instant Rubber Tire CA Glue, specifically developed for the 1/8-scale buggy and truggy tires.

Mike Garrison Oct. 3, 2017, 9:43 a.m. View Comments

New HB Racing World and European Champion kit, engine, and pipe combos

HB Racing has released three new combos which include the HB World and European Championship winning cars, Orion CRF engine, and pipe.

Mike Garrison Oct. 3, 2017, 8:33 a.m. View Comments

New Exotek Racing 10-degree alloy caster hubs for the ZX-6

Exotek Racing has shown some love for the Kyosho ZX-6 line of buggies with new 10-degree caster hubs, made of heavy duty 7075 precision machined alloy.

Mike Garrison Oct. 3, 2017, 8:52 a.m. View Comments

Maffeis joined Team Magic and HRC Racing

Team Magic Europe and HRC Racing has announced Gabriele Maffeis as the newest member of their growing race team.

Mike Garrison Oct. 3, 2017, 9:06 a.m. View Comments

Beasley and Cocker won at XRS UK round one

Round one of the XRAY Racing Series (XRS) United Kingdom took place at Midlands Raceway, where Jamie Beasley and Conner Cocker led the the modified classes to victory.

Mike Garrison Oct. 3, 2017, 9:15 a.m. View Comments

Watch Team Associated design engineer explain how to use the new Factory Team wheel balancing tool [VIDEO]

Team Associated has released their new Factory Team wheel balancing tool, and to accompany the new release, design engineer TJ Eller explains how to use it.

Mike Garrison Oct. 3, 2017, 10:08 a.m. View Comments

New Traxxas LED light kit for the TRX-4

Traxxas is getting set to light up the trail with their soon to be released LED light kits for the TRX-4.

Mike Garrison Oct. 3, 2017, 9:27 a.m. View Comments

New Traxxas battery charge indicator plugs

Traxxas has released new battery charge indicators which are designed to be plugged into your LiPo battery Traxxas connector with green meaning fully charged, blue meaning charged for storage, and grey meaning discharged battery.

Mike Garrison Oct. 2, 2017, 8:51 a.m. View Comments

New REDS Racing WR5 Black DIAMOND LTD 5-port .21 engine

The new REDS Racing Limited Edition WR5 BLACK DIAMOND is a 5 port engine with special features based on the famous R5T Team Edition engine that has been a staple in the REDS lineup for 6 years.

Mike Garrison Oct. 2, 2017, 9:01 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: The waves of the Worlds

In this week's Moment with Mike, the topic is the pattern of changes and trends that seem to follow the IFMAR Worlds. With this year's 1/10-scale World Championships scheduled to be held back outside on dirt, Mike predicts a new wave is on the horizo

Mike Garrison Sept. 29, 2017, 10:17 a.m. View Comments

New Schelle Pro-Built B6 diff refresh and rebuild set, SC5M sway bar, and T5M to B6 steering/caster parts kit

Schelle Racing has announced a number of new products including the Pro-Built B6 diff refresh and rebuild sets, SC5M front sway bar kit, and limited edition T5M to B5 steering parts conversion kit.

Mike Garrison Sept. 28, 2017, 8:52 a.m. View Comments

Tebo confirmed for KOKC Dirt Oval Championship Finals this weekend

This weekend is host to the final round of the KOKC Dirt Oval Championship, which will be held Saturday, September 30th at Fastlane Raceway in Blue Springs, Missouri. Among some of the best dirt oval racers from the midwest, multi-time off-road World

Mike Garrison Sept. 28, 2017, 10:44 a.m. View Comments

New Xceed paint masking and double-sided tape

Xceed RC has released new paint masking tape in various widths alongside new double-sided tape for mounting electronics to your chassis.

Mike Garrison Sept. 28, 2017, 8:43 a.m. View Comments

VRC Pro has announced new GT3 class, 2017 Worlds, and 3 new tracks

VRC Pro has shared a preview of what's to come for the winter 2017 season of simulator racing. The preview includes a new GT3 class, three new tracks (off-road, carpet, and Rally X), a new bump-up finals race format, and 2017 VRC Worlds information.

Mike Garrison Sept. 28, 2017, 8:33 a.m. View Comments

New AE Factory Team chassis weights for the RC8B3.1 and B3.1e

Team Associated has released new custom fit brass chassis weights, 15g and 30g, for the RC8B3.1 and B3.1e buggies.

Mike Garrison Sept. 28, 2017, 10:12 a.m. View Comments

Watch the new JConcepts L1 Layla LMP body in action [VIDEO]

JConcepts has released a new video showcasing the L1 "Layla" LMP body.

Mike Garrison Sept. 28, 2017, 10:03 a.m. View Comments

New T-Works carbon fiber radio tray and center diff plate for THECar Black Edition

T-Works has continued to expand their line of aftermarket options with the most recent release being a new carbon fiber radio tray and center diff top plate for the JQRacing Black Edition buggy.

Mike Garrison Sept. 28, 2017, 9:50 a.m. View Comments

New Kyosho MP9 brake pads coming soon

Yuichi Kanai has shared a glimpse of the new IFW473 brake pads for the Kyosho MP9 series buggies coming soon.

Mike Garrison Sept. 28, 2017, 9:38 a.m. View Comments

New Arrowmax RC belt grinding machine

Arrowmax has released a new belt grinding machine, designed to help you precisely grind down the rubber from the top of your belts to reduce weight.

Mike Garrison Sept. 28, 2017, 9:12 a.m. View Comments

Wheeler and Olson cashed out with the wins at RC Tracks Las Vegas Casino Classic

Tekin's Chris Wheeler and Matt Olson were victorious on the turf for the RC Tracks Las Vegas Casino Classic.

Mike Garrison Sept. 28, 2017, 9:02 a.m. View Comments

First look at Tamiya Limited Edition Neo Scorcher, F104 Pro II, and King Yellow 6x6 kits

This coming weekend the ALL JAPAN, MODEL AND HOBBY SHOW will be taking place in Tokyo, Japan. Three new items of interest will be released for radio control hobbyists from Tamiya including; a Limited Edition Neo Scorcher, F104 Pro II, and King Yellow

Mike Garrison Sept. 28, 2017, 9:23 a.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Shapeways Edition Part 1 - JConcepts Wire Sleeves and Vision Racing 22-4 Wire Holder

This edition of Thursday Testimonials is “Part 1”, in collaboration with Shapeways, is dedicated to just a few of the hundreds upon hundreds of 3D printed R/C parts and accessories available through Shapeways.com. The friendly folks at Shapeways allo

Mike Garrison Sept. 27, 2017, 10:59 a.m. View Comments

New TLR 8IGHT and 8IGHT-T setups from Heckert and Savoya

In the latest TLR Blog update, JR Mitch shared three of the newest setups for the 8IGHT and 8IGHT-T from Reno Savoya and Spencer Heckert.

Mike Garrison Sept. 26, 2017, 9:14 a.m. View Comments

Batlle returned for Spanish Nats win at round three

After finishing second in the first two rounds of the Spanish 1/8-scale National Championship, Robert Batlle returned for round three and emerged the winner.

Mike Garrison Sept. 26, 2017, 9:04 a.m. View Comments

New HRC Racing 5 amp and 7 amp UBEC's

HRC Racing has released new 5 amp and 7 amp UBEC models with output voltage that can be set to 5V or 6V using a jumper.

Mike Garrison Sept. 26, 2017, 8:50 a.m. View Comments

Watch Drake explain rear camber link positions and roll center [VIDEO]

In his latest YouTube video, Adam Drake explains rear camber link positions and perhaps the most complex part of R/C car setup for some to understand and explain; roll center.

Mike Garrison Sept. 26, 2017, 8:13 a.m. View Comments

New Bittydesign FORCE body for the Agama A215/A215SV [VIDEO]

Bittydesign has released the all-new FORCE body for the Agama A215 and A215SV 1/8-scale buggy chassis. The new body is designed cab forward for more steering, and increased rear downforce for overall improved balance.

Mike Garrison Sept. 26, 2017, 8:34 a.m. View Comments

New 1up Racing Pro Pack of anti-wear grease, O-ring grease, and bearing oil

1up Racing has released their new "Pro Pack" which consists of their three most popular lubricants; Gold Anti-Wear Grease, Blue O-Ring Grease, and Pro Bearing Oil.

Mike Garrison Sept. 26, 2017, 8:24 a.m. View Comments

New JConcepts A-One 190mm touring car body [VIDEO]

JConcepts has entered the touring car racing genre with the new A-One body. Designed by the JConcepts team, together with Paul Wynn and Jason Ruona, and is already ROAR approved.

Mike Garrison Sept. 26, 2017, 9:51 a.m. View Comments

New T-Works hard-coated aluminum lightweight chassis for the MP9 TKI4

T-Works has released their new 7075-T6 black hard-coated aluminum chassis for the Kyosho MP9 TKI4 buggy. CNC machined to reduce weight, and includes stainless steel rear skid plate.

Mike Garrison Sept. 26, 2017, 9:41 a.m. View Comments

New Exotek Racing ultra lightweight 17.5 black POM pinion gears

Exotek Racing has released their new ultra lightweight black POM (Delrin) machined pinion gears for 17.5 class racing.

Mike Garrison Sept. 26, 2017, 10:03 a.m. View Comments

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