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Bloomfield crowned the 2017 UK E-Buggy National Champion

NEMO Racing's Darren Bloomfield has wrapped up the 2017 UK 1/8-scale E-Buggy Championship title with one round of the series remaining.

Mike Garrison July 25, 2017, 11:53 a.m. View Comments

New Raw Speed glossy smooth wheels for the TLR 22 coming soon

Raw Speed has shared a first look at their new wheels designed for the TLR 22 platform, featuring a glossy smooth finish for easier cleaning.

Mike Garrison July 25, 2017, 12:02 p.m. View Comments

New VP-PRO high down-force bodies for the MP9E and SRX8E

VP-PRO's newest off-road bodies are designed as high downforce options for the Kyosho MP9E and Serpent SRX8E electric 1/8-scale buggies.

Mike Garrison July 24, 2017, 9:32 a.m. View Comments

Checkered Flag R/C Raceway prepared to host 2017 Kansas Dirt Oval Championship

This weekend will host the annual Kansas Dirt Oval Championship at Checkered Flag R/C Raceway in Bonner Springs, Kansas. The event is expected to see a number of the regions top dirt oval R/C racers in attendance, and is presented by the Kansas Dirt

Mike Garrison July 24, 2017, 10:05 a.m. View Comments

New REDS Racing black and red snapback hat

REDS Racing has introduced a new edition REDS edition black and red FlexFit snapback hat.

Mike Garrison July 24, 2017, 10:48 a.m. View Comments

New ONE .21 nitro on-road engine

After releasing various option parts in the previous weeks, the Capricorn owned engine brand, ONE, has introduced their new .21 on-road racing engine.

Mike Garrison July 24, 2017, 9:50 a.m. View Comments

Pro-Line Summer Shootout 2.0 highlights with Giraldo RC [VIDEO]

Chris Giraldo, of Giraldo RC, has shared with us the latest video highlights reel from the 2017 Pro-Line Summer Shootout 2.0 held in Lake City, Florida. Giraldo takes you on-board, flying over head, through the pits, and around the track to recap thi

Mike Garrison July 24, 2017, 10:54 a.m. View Comments

New Team STRC graphite and aluminum Traxxas 4Tec 2.0 option parts

Team STRC has released new graphite and CNC machined aluminum options for the Traxxas 4Tec 2.0 Ford GT and Mustang GT models.

Mike Garrison July 24, 2017, 9:02 a.m. View Comments

Coelho crowned the EFRA 1/10-scale off-road 4wd European champion

Reigning IFMAR 4wd buggy World Champion, Bruno Coelho, captures the 2017 4wd buggy European Championship win following a TQ performance in qualifying.

Mike Garrison July 23, 2017, 10:39 p.m. View Comments

MOMENT WITH MIKE: Save your sorry tough guy

Following a weekend watching some aggressive racing, Mike has decided that it's not being taken out that makes him mad, but rather the "Sorry bro" that follows it. In this week's Moment with Mike he shares is opinions on why he prefers that you save

Mike Garrison July 23, 2017, 10:39 p.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Tekin HotWire 3.0 with Bluetooth for iOS and Android

When Mike first saw the prototype Team Tekin Racing HotWire 3.0 on display at the 2016 IIC, he was overjoyed to hear about its Bluetooth iOS capabilities. Mike has now had the opportunity to try the new HotWire 3.0 for himself, and he determines whet

Mike Garrison July 20, 2017, 10:11 a.m. View Comments

Brutal slow motion R/C crash and head on collision [VIDEO]

AMain Performance Hobbies shared perhaps one of the most brutal R/C destruction videos to date. Watch as two 100mph capable Traxxas X01 vehicles fight fire, brutal hits, and a bone shattering head on collision - all in slow-motion.

Mike Garrison July 19, 2017, 9:24 a.m. View Comments

Novelty R/C Raceway prepared to host 2017 NEMO Off-Road Championships

Novelty R/C Raceways in Novelty, Missouri is proud to announce the 2017 NEMO Off-Road Championships on August 11-12, 2017, with pre-entry now open.

Mike Garrison July 19, 2017, 8:38 a.m. View Comments

Ronnefalk's journey to his fifteenth Swedish national title win [VIDEO]

Upon winning his fifteenth Swedish National Championship, the reigning IFMAR World Champion David Ronnefalk has shared his latest video adventure from Swedish 1/10-scale 4wd Off-Road Nationals.

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

New Capricorn F1, 1/12-scale, and 200mm pan car aluminum transmission axle

Capricorn has released a new transmission axle which is machined out of hard anodized high grade aluminium that is designed to be a lightweight and durable F1, 1/12-scale, and 200mm pan car option part.

Mike Garrison July 19, 2017, 9:41 a.m. View Comments

Come Drive With Us - The Psycho Nitro Blast [VIDEO]

5150 Media Productions and Pro-Line Racing teamed up once again to put together another episode of the "Come Drive With Us" web documentary series. The latest episode features the Psycho Nitro Blast - showcasing three days of racing with over 800 ent

Mike Garrison July 19, 2017, 1:55 p.m. View Comments

New Xtreme RC Racing 8IGHT 4.0 carbon fiber shock towers

Xtreme RC Racing has released their new 5mm front and 4mm rear carbon fiber shock tower for the TLR 8IGHT 4.0 buggy, designed to be a direct replacement option for the stock aluminum towers.

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

Deschenes and Gelinas swept Quebec RC Series round three in Charlevoix

Round three of the Quebec RC Series was held in Charlevoix this past weekend. Both nitro classes were won by Eric Deschenes, while both electric class wins belonged to Pascal Gélinas.

Mike Garrison July 19, 2017, 8:28 a.m. View Comments

New AE Factory Team B64 LRC brass arm mount, +2 steering block arms, and aluminum rear hubs

Team Associated has released their newest Factory Team option parts for the B64 series of vehicles which includes a new brass LRC arm mount, +2 steering block arms, and aluminum rear hubs.

Mike Garrison July 19, 2017, 8:16 a.m. View Comments

Phil Hurd Raceway to host 2017 Georgia State RC Off-Road Championships

Phil Hurd Raceway and S.C.O.R.E. RC Club will host the Georgia State Off-Road Championships that will be held September 8th-10th in Savannah, Georgia with Lance MacDonald emceeing the event.

Mike Garrison July 19, 2017, 9:52 a.m. View Comments

Zhongshan Laomian won AMA opening race in China

The AMA track in Guangzhou, China hosted their opening race this past weekend, where Team Saxo driver Zhongshan Laomian would take the win in the Modified class.

Mike Garrison July 19, 2017, 8:07 a.m. View Comments

2017 AKA Kings of Dirt Oval crowned at Fastlane Raceway

This past weekend hosted the 2017 AKA King of Dirt Oval Championship at Fastlane Raceway in Blue Springs, Missouri. Many of the top dirt oval racers in the midwest gathered alongside a competitive crowd of Kansas City area racers to chase the crown a

Mike Garrison July 18, 2017, 8:05 a.m. View Comments

Freestyle foam pit session with Traxxas at Woodward [VIDEO]

In the latest Traxxas video production, the Bandit VXL buggy camps out at Woodward for a freestyle foam pit session.

Mike Garrison July 18, 2017, 9:55 a.m. View Comments

New Serpent SRX8 optional black and orange brake collars

Serpent has released new black and orange brake collars for the SRX8 buggy to provide an optional new look from the stock silver collars.

Mike Garrison July 18, 2017, 9:25 a.m. View Comments

Vigneron has extended contract with HRC and Team Magic for 2018

Thomas Vigneron, current Modified French National Champion, has extended his contract with HRC and Team Magic for the 2018 racing season.

Mike Garrison July 18, 2017, 9:08 a.m. View Comments

Arnaldi and Gil Marti won at EFRA Large Scale Euros

Two new European champions were crowned at the Lostallo circuit this past weekend for the EFRA Large Scale Touring Car European Championships.

Mike Garrison July 18, 2017, 8:40 a.m. View Comments

Beginners guide to custom painting your R/C car [VIDEO]

JConcepts has shared via their Facebook page a beginners guide to achieving a custom paint job with a step-by-step guide from Ryan Harris.

Mike Garrison July 18, 2017, 10:04 a.m. View Comments

New Schumacher Racing retro t-shirt

With the imminent release of the CAT XLS Masami, you can now recreate the look from the era with Schumacher's new retro t-shirt.

Mike Garrison July 18, 2017, 9:01 a.m. View Comments

New M2C Racing ZRS 16mm Mugen shock caps [VIDEO]

M2C Racing has released their new ZRS (Zero Rebound System) shock caps, allowing you to build an emulsion style, zero rebound shock.

Mike Garrison July 18, 2017, 9:44 a.m. View Comments

New TEAMSAXO mini-bus 195mm touring car body

TEAMSAXO has released their new Mini-Bus body shell for 195mm electric touring cars, designed to provide a unique new look similar to that of a full scale mini van.

Mike Garrison July 18, 2017, 8:51 a.m. View Comments

New AE limited edition Nomad DB8 brushless RTR LiPo combo

The new limited edition Team Associated Nomad DB8 RTR is now available with a Reedy LiPo battery and charger combo included.

Mike Garrison July 18, 2017, 10:23 a.m. View Comments

New LFR A2 Tactic body for the HB Racing D817 and E817 buggies

Camden Lime claimed the win at this year's ROAR Fuel Off-road Nationals in the Under 16 final, and sporting a new LFR body while doing so. LFR has now officially released the new A2 Tactic body for the HB Racing D817 and E817 series buggies.

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

Michigan State Nitro X Series round two report from TARCAR

Round two of the Michigan State Nitro X Series was hosted by TARCAR, one of the most historic facilities in the region. Tom Erickson recapped the entire weekend of racing with an in-depth race report.

Mike Garrison July 17, 2017, 8:34 a.m. View Comments

New VP-PRO GT02 1/8-scale GT body

VP-PRO introduced their new GT02 body, designed for 1/8-scale GT racing.

Mike Garrison July 17, 2017, 9:28 a.m. View Comments

New ONE option parts for the O.S. Speed .21 R21 engines

After presenting their own 2.1cc tuned engine, ONE has introduced their new option parts for the O.S. Speed .21 R21 family.

Mike Garrison July 17, 2017, 9:20 a.m. View Comments

New Ultimate Racing 2S LiPo battery range

Following the release of their 4S LiPo batteries, Modelix/Ultimate Racing has released their new 2S LiPo range.

Mike Garrison July 17, 2017, 9:35 a.m. View Comments

X-Factory UK appointed as new UK distributor for Carisma Racing

X-Factory UK has been appointed as the new UK distributor for the Carisma Racing range of race brand vehicles - including the latest 4XS 2017 Spec 1/10-scale 4wd buggy.

Mike Garrison July 17, 2017, 9:47 a.m. View Comments

Williams joined Alpha RC Tires

Alpha RC Tires has announced the signing of RC Shox owner, Marcus Williams, to their growing team.

Mike Garrison July 17, 2017, 9:56 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Are you too old to be chasing the R/C dream?

After a viewer during the live broadcast of the recent ROAR Fuel Off-road Nationals asked if he was too old to become a professional R/C racer, Mike shares his opinions of age, experience, and what he believes is necessary to chase the dream in R/C.

Mike Garrison July 14, 2017, 10:31 a.m. View Comments

Clancy won at HNMC Summer Series round seven

Round seven of the HNMC Summer Series was held recently with 80 entries. Jamie Clancy would take TQ honors in nitro buggy, and carry on to win the A-Final.

Mike Garrison July 13, 2017, 8:34 a.m. View Comments

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