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New Imbue P3.5 X-Ring shock seals

Imbue Motorsports has introduced their new P3.5 X-Ring shock seals for 1/8-scale buggies using a 3.5mm shock shaft. These seals are designed to provide consistent performance with no silicone swelling due to their synthetic rubber material.

Mike Garrison Sept. 25, 2017, 8:20 a.m. View Comments

Clancy won final round of Southern Rallycross Series at HNMC

The final round of the Southern Rallycross Series took place at Herts Nitro Model Club just outside of London, where Team Associated's Jamie Clancy would take TQ and the overall win in nitro buggy.

Mike Garrison Sept. 25, 2017, 9:48 a.m. View Comments

New Bat-Safe LiPo charging case [VIDEO]

Bat-Safe has introduced a new LiPo charging case; an insulated and vented, steel, double wall steel box that is designed to contain the fire and intense heat in the event of a battery fire.

Mike Garrison Sept. 25, 2017, 9:36 a.m. View Comments

A final farewell to The Comp - OKC's famed dirt oval R/C track

Due to the land owner no longer wishing to lease their building, The Comp dirt oval R/C track has closed its doors. As one last farewell to the facility many midwest dirt oval racers know and love, Mike was able to catch up with The Comp's founder Ja

Mike Garrison Sept. 25, 2017, 10:07 a.m. View Comments

HP Hobbies announced 2017 Fall Classic [VIDEO]

HP Hobbies in Hutchinson, Kansas has announced the return of one of the longest standing races in the state; the Fall Classic.

Mike Garrison Sept. 25, 2017, 10:34 a.m. View Comments

NEMO Racing report from their USA 10-day tour of the south

NEMO Racing recently made the trip across the pond to visit the United States, where they spent 10-days travelling across Texas and into Louisiana for the 2017 Southern Indoor Nationals.

Mike Garrison Sept. 25, 2017, 9:25 a.m. View Comments

Snee joined Schumacher Racing

Schumacher Racing has signed former European A finalist David Snee to their off-road racing team.

Mike Garrison Sept. 25, 2017, 9:57 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: In search of an answer - The rise and fall of truck racing

It is no secret that off-road R/C truck racing classes have declined over the years. Mike has gone in search of why, and whether or not they can become as popular again as they once were. He sat down with multi-time truck class national champion Adam

Mike Garrison Sept. 22, 2017, 9:24 a.m. View Comments

New Tekin Hotwire 3 app update for RS Pro Black Edition and Pro 1S ESC

Tekin has released a new Hotwire 3 App update (13.25.0) for iOS and Android users. The new app update adds recognition and adjustment for the new RS Pro Black Edition ESC, RS Pro 1S ESC, and provides minor performance improvements "under the hood."

Mike Garrison Sept. 21, 2017, 10:23 a.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Raceform Lazer Differential Pit Tray

Mike's diffs are fresh for racing this weekend after testing out this week's Thursday Testimonials product from Raceform RC; the Lazer differential pit tray.

Mike Garrison Sept. 21, 2017, 8:22 a.m. View Comments

Clarke and Grey won at Island Nitro Series season opener

The season opener for the Jamaican Island Nitro Series was won by Denise Burton-Clarke and Douglas Grey.

Mike Garrison Sept. 21, 2017, 8:51 a.m. View Comments

XRAY announced off-road Work.Shop at XRS Austria

XRAY has announced the XRS Austria event will include a free signature XRAY Work.Shop with Hupo Honigl and Martin Wollanka sharing tips and tricks, and answering your R/C questions.

Mike Garrison Sept. 21, 2017, 9 a.m. View Comments

New JConcepts L1 Layla LMP body for the RC10F6 and X1

JConcepts has hit the road with their new L1 "Layla" LMP body and double rear wing sets for the Team Associated RC10F6 and XRAY X1 formula 1 platforms.

Mike Garrison Sept. 21, 2017, 10:41 a.m. View Comments

New HRC Racing Jeep roof LED light bars

HRC Racing has released three new roof LED light bars for 1/10-scale vehicles in 4, 5 or 6 LED design including covers with the Jeep logo.

Mike Garrison Sept. 21, 2017, 9:18 a.m. View Comments

New Serpent Viper 988 unveiled

Serpent has officially released the new Viper 988 1/8-scale on-road platform that was announced in late August.

Mike Garrison Sept. 21, 2017, 9:26 a.m. View Comments

Collari talked past times and tool choices in HUDY interview

Lamberto Collari has chosen HUDY tools, and talked about his career, his choice in tools, and the differences from the past to now in an interview with HUDY.

Mike Garrison Sept. 21, 2017, 9:08 a.m. View Comments

New Hiro Seiko small steering wheel foam

Hiro Seiko has announced a new optional steering wheel foam which is 1mm smaller and 3mm wider than the previous version.

Mike Garrison Sept. 21, 2017, 9:43 a.m. View Comments

New MIP HD Driveline kit for the TRX-4 Defender

MIP has introduced their purpose built HD Driveline Kit for the Traxxas TRX-4 Defender; aimed to add articulation, durability, and smooth power transfer.

Mike Garrison Sept. 21, 2017, 8:43 a.m. View Comments

New Serpent SRX8 mixed clutch shoe set

Serpent released a new mixed clutch shoe set for a smoother feel and better run-time with the SRX8 which includes two yellow shoes with .95mm springs, and two black aluminum shoes with softer .9mm springs.

Mike Garrison Sept. 19, 2017, 9:37 a.m. View Comments

New Reedy Sonic 540-FT fixed-timing 21.5 competition brushless motor

Reedy has released the new Sonic-FT fixed timing 21.5 competition brushless motor, which is intended for GT, Formula, and touring car classes.

Mike Garrison Sept. 19, 2017, 9:16 a.m. View Comments

XRAY announced XRS Slovenia race dates

XRAY has announced a "save the date" for the four part XRS Slovenia series taking place November through February.

Mike Garrison Sept. 19, 2017, 9:26 a.m. View Comments

New Infinity IF14 optional 2-piece motor mount, wheel hexes, and low-friction belts

Infinity has released a number of new option parts for the IF14 touring car which includes; 2-piece motor mount, 4.25 and 4.5mm wheel hexes, and low-friction drive belts.

Mike Garrison Sept. 19, 2017, 8:56 a.m. View Comments

New HRC Racing 4200mAh 2S round case LiPo battery pack

HRC Racing has released a new round case LiPo battery pack, designed for cars that require the fit of older NiMH stick packs.

Mike Garrison Sept. 19, 2017, 8:47 a.m. View Comments

New Intech Racing ER-14 ARR 1/10-scale 4wd buggy

Intech Racing has released a new ARR (Almost-Race-Ready) version of the ER-14 1/10-scale 4wd buggy, which is pre-built and ready for your electronics and finishing touches.

Mike Garrison Sept. 19, 2017, 8:25 a.m. View Comments

New Serpent SRX8 V2 aluminum rear hubs

Serpent has released a new version of aluminum rear hubs for the SRX8 buggy, which offers molded inserts for easier and faster roll center adjustment changes.

Mike Garrison Sept. 19, 2017, 10:20 a.m. View Comments

New Bittydesign FORCE body for the Agama A215 coming soon

Bittydesign has shared a sneak peek at the new FORCE body for the Agama A215 buggy that is soon to be released.

Mike Garrison Sept. 19, 2017, 10:38 a.m. View Comments

First look at the Team C TM4 V2 1/10-scale 4wd buggy

The first images of the new Team C TM4 V2 1/10-scale 4wd buggy emerged on Facebook early this morning with a post from Team C's Stephen Shih.

Mike Garrison Sept. 19, 2017, 9:07 a.m. View Comments

How often to change shock and differential oils explained by Drake [VIDEO]

Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing explains how often shock and diff fluid should be replaced.

Mike Garrison Sept. 19, 2017, 9:43 a.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Exotek Racing TLR 22-4 2.0 alloy front pivot mount

The TLR 22-4 2.0 is proven as a race winning car, however, one "weak point" for some racers has been the plastic front pivot mount. In an attempt to handle the heavy hits without breakage, Exotek Racing released their new 22-4 2.0 extra heavy duty ma

Mike Garrison Sept. 13, 2017, 9:56 p.m. View Comments

Honigl has chosen HUDY tools

HUDY has been chosen as the official tools of choice by off-road and on-road sensation Hupo Honigl.

Mike Garrison Sept. 12, 2017, 8:48 a.m. View Comments

Schumacher crowned 2017 BTCC champions at Cotswold

The final round of the Schumacher British Touring Car Championship took place at Cotswold Circuit, where the 2017 champions were awarded.

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

Lawton R/C Raceway and Hobby Shop for sale in Oklahoma

With consideration of retirement, owners Ian and Linda Jefferson, have announced that Lawton R/C Raceway and Hobby Shop in Lawton, Oklahoma is for sale. The couple plans to continue running the business until it is sold, which includes the hobby shop

Mike Garrison Sept. 12, 2017, 8:15 a.m. View Comments

New HUDY large zippered travel bag

HUDY has continued to expand their line of bags by introducing a new large zippered travel bag with telescoping handle and ball-bearing wheels.

Mike Garrison Sept. 12, 2017, 9:39 a.m. View Comments

New Awesomatix inner front joint driveshaft system

Awesomatix has released their new inner front joint (IFJ) system, a new design intended to reduce the friction between the spool outdrive and the dogbone drive shaft.

Mike Garrison Sept. 12, 2017, 9:19 a.m. View Comments

Boots clinched BRCA 1/8-scale Championship title

After winning the final round of the BRCA Rallycross Championship, Elliott Boots earned the overall championship win with REDS.

Mike Garrison Sept. 12, 2017, 9:46 a.m. View Comments

New HRC Racing ultra-light TSW 48P and 64P spur gears

HRC Racing has released a new range of 48-pitch and 64-pitch light weight Delrin spur gears.

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

Back to back European 1/8-scale E-Buggy championships for Ronnefalk

David Ronnefalk defended his European 1/8-scale E-Buggy championship title in Croatia by taking the win ahead of Davide Ongaro and Alex Zanchettin.

Mike Garrison Sept. 12, 2017, 9:13 a.m. View Comments

Riley cashed out with $1000 SC Mod win at the 2017 Team GFRP Paydirt

The 2017 Team GFRP Paydirt race was held at Backyard Raceway in Argos, Indiana. The event offered up $1000 to the winner of the SC Mod class, which was earned by the #97 of Jayme Riley.

Mike Garrison Sept. 12, 2017, 10:09 a.m. View Comments

Watch Drake introduce and explain the new Hitec HSB-9381TH brushless servo [VIDEO]

Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing talks about the new Hitec HSB-9381TH brushless servo.

Mike Garrison Sept. 12, 2017, 9:53 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Step-by-step guide to cleaning, organizing, and building the ultimate R/C toolbox

With the help of his wife, Mike has taken the time to clean out, organize, and re-stock his R/C toolbox. After doing so, he felt so good that he has shared a step-by-step guide to help you clean out your overflowing box of tools, organize, and re-sto

Mike Garrison Sept. 11, 2017, 7:46 a.m. View Comments

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