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Boots won 2017 Bittydesign Nordic Contest

Kyosho/REDS Racing factory driver Elliott Boots claimed the top step of the podium this past weekend, winning the 2017 Bittydesign Nordic Contest A-Final ahead of David Ronnefalk and Robert Batlle.

Mike Garrison May 15, 2017, 2:20 p.m. View Comments

MOMENT WITH MIKE: Zip your lip and show me what you got

After receiving an earful from racers bragging at one race to another, Mike shares his feelings on racers who are constantly reminding everyone that they are great. Raised in the "Show-Me" state, Mike challenges racers to zip the lip and show him wha

Mike Garrison May 15, 2017, 12:21 p.m. View Comments

XRAY outdoor XRS UK event at Cotswold

XRAY has announced the outdoor XRAY Racing Series event in the United Kingdom on September 2-3, 2017.

Mike Garrison May 15, 2017, 10:02 a.m. View Comments

New JConcepts 12mm aluminum monster truck hex adapter in 25mm offset

JConcepts has released an aluminum alternative to the plastic Tribute wheel adapters for high-power R/C monster truck enthusiasts.

Mike Garrison May 15, 2017, 2:12 p.m. View Comments

New J2RC 1/8-scale motor cooling fan kit

After months of testing, J2RC has released their new 1/8-scale motor cooling fan kit, which is claimed to drop motor temps by as much as 30-40 degrees.

Mike Garrison May 15, 2017, 9:47 a.m. View Comments

HPI Racing comeback - returning to the ring in 2017 [VIDEO]

After a number of changes in the company, including new ownership, HPI Racing has announced they will be making a comeback in the summer of 2017.

Mike Garrison May 15, 2017, 8:55 a.m. View Comments

New 175RC RC10F6 ceramic diff thrust bearing kit

175RC has released their new RC10F6 ceramic diff thrust bearing kit, which is designed to be a lightweight upgrade over its stock counterpart.

Mike Garrison May 15, 2017, 9:22 a.m. View Comments

702 RC Raceway Las Vegas RC Gran Prix 2017

702 RC Raceway is getting set to host the 2017 Las Vegas RC Gran Prix on-road race this coming weekend. See the official event details, race flyer, and schedule here.

Mike Garrison May 15, 2017, 9:33 a.m. View Comments

Krapp signed with Yokomo off-road factory team

Christopher Krapp, already a part of the Yokomo on-road race team, has now been signed by Yokomo to their growing off-road team as well.

Mike Garrison May 15, 2017, 2:45 p.m. View Comments

New Xtreme Aerodynamics Diablo 1/8-scale on-road body teaser

Xtreme Aerodynamics has shared a teaser of the forthcoming "Diablo" 1/8-scale on-road body.

Mike Garrison May 15, 2017, 2:35 p.m. View Comments

New XRAY XB8 6.8mm ball stud with backstop

XRAY has released their new 6.8mm ball stud with integrated backstop. Designed for added strength and reliability to reduce the chance of the XB8 ball ends from popping off, and ending your race prematurely.

Mike Garrison May 12, 2017, 9:17 a.m. View Comments

Caster joined ActivRC

ActivRC has signed Team Associated/Reedy Factory driver Randy Caster.

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

New Tactic TTX200 2-channel 2.4GHz SLT surface radio

Hobbico has released the new Tactic RC TTX200 surface radio, a budget friendly option for entry level R/C car enthusiasts.

Mike Garrison May 12, 2017, 10:30 a.m. View Comments

New Schelle Racing B6 67mm HD axles and conversion set

Schelle Racing Innovations has released their new 67mm conversion axles and conversion set for the Team Associated B6 buggies. These new axles allow racers to run a "long bone" setup using B5M rear hubs with intentions of improving rear grip.

Mike Garrison May 12, 2017, 9:27 a.m. View Comments

AMain Performance Hobbies Manufacturers Cup hosted by Silver Dollar RC Raceway

AMain Performance Hobbies will host the Manufacturers Cup presented by Tekin on June 3 & 4 at Silver Dollar RC Raceway - host of the 2013 IFMAR World Championships.

Mike Garrison May 12, 2017, 2:38 p.m. View Comments

Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton was first an RC car racer [VIDEO]

Lewis Hamilton is arguably one of the greatest Formula 1 racers of all-time. It's often wondered where someone as successful in motorsports racing as Lewis would even begin their life in racing. As it turns out, the Facebook page Autosport Videos sha

Mike Garrison May 12, 2017, 5:25 p.m. View Comments

New Raw Speed RC billet aluminum wheel nuts

Raw Speed RC has released their new billet aluminum 1/10-scale wheel nuts, which are designed to be light weight and provide a secure hold to keep your wheels on tight.

Mike Garrison May 12, 2017, 11:39 a.m. View Comments

New Team Associated Factory Team RC8T3 CVA sets

Team Associated has released new Factory Team CVA sets, designed to provide more aggressive steering, as a replacement option for the universals found standard on the RC8T3/RC8T3.

Mike Garrison May 12, 2017, 11:27 a.m. View Comments

New TLR 22T 3.0 dirt laydown transmission conversion kit

Team Losi Racing has released the new dirt laydown conversion kit for the 22T 3.0 stadium truck, designed to move the motor forward for improved corner speed and consistency on high grip tracks.

Mike Garrison May 12, 2017, 11:19 a.m. View Comments

JR Mitch compares and explains TLR Stiffezel material

In the latest TLR Blog post, JR Mitch explains the new Stiffezel material found standard on the new 22 4.0 buggy, and the differences in handling over the standard/softer material found on the 3.0 buggy.

Mike Garrison May 12, 2017, 11 a.m. View Comments

New Arrowmax RC aluminum screw tray

Arrowmax RC has released their new aluminum screw tray which features three compartments for arranging screws, anodized black, and finished with silver chamfered edges.

Mike Garrison May 12, 2017, 10:44 a.m. View Comments

ETS Italy crucial for Coelho’s rivals

The Yokomo Euro Touring Series travels to Italy this weekend with the outcome of the Riccione event crucial to the rivals of reigning champion Bruno Coelho.

Mike Garrison May 12, 2017, 10:22 a.m. View Comments

Team Orion HV LiPo batteries received ROAR approval

Just in time for the upcoming ROAR Nationals, a list of Team Orion HV LiPo batteries have received ROAR approval.

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

XRAY XB2D'17 dirt edition 2wd buggy coming soon

XRAY has announced today that the next generation of XB2 dirt edition buggy is coming soon. An official XB2D'17 release is expected very soon, stay tuned for details.

Mike Garrison May 12, 2017, 8:52 a.m. View Comments

New HUDY pocket hobby knife and replaceable blades

HUDY has released their new fold-able pocket hobby knife and replaceable blades.

Mike Garrison May 12, 2017, 9:09 a.m. View Comments

New VP-PRO RS-620 1/8-scale clutch set

VP-PRO has released their new RS-620 1/8-scale clutch set which is complete with flywheel, clutch shoes, clutch springs, steel clutch bell with bearing, and hardware.

Mike Garrison May 11, 2017, 10:25 a.m. View Comments

New Serpent updated rear arms for the Cobra SRX8 buggy

Serpent has introduced updated rear suspension arms for the Cobra SRX8 buggy, which are found standard on the new SRX8E, featuring an additional shock mounting hole, top and bottom stiffener plates, and various other subtle updates.

Mike Garrison May 11, 2017, 9:59 a.m. View Comments

New Arrowmax black and gold honeycomb nut drivers

Arrowmax has released new 5.5mm and 7.0mm nut drivers in a black and golden anodized finish, and signature Arrowmax honeycomb design.

Mike Garrison May 11, 2017, 10:44 a.m. View Comments

New RDRP XB4/XB2 aluminum wing plate

Revolution Design Racing Products have introduced their new XB4/XB2 aluminum wing plate, designed to improve durability and aerodynamic efficiency.

Mike Garrison May 11, 2017, 10:16 a.m. View Comments

New Team Orion CRF Power World Spec engine and EFRA 2149 pipe

Team Orion has released their new 7 port World Spec Engine, one of two engines used by reigning World Champion David Ronnefalk at the 2016 IFMAR World Championships. In addition, they have also introduced their new EFRA 2149 pipe, which is the evolut

Mike Garrison May 11, 2017, 9:45 a.m. View Comments

O.S. Speed B2102 carburetor settings explained by Adam Drake [VIDEO]

Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing talks about the carburetor settings for the O.S. Speed B2102 engine.

Mike Garrison May 11, 2017, 10:33 a.m. View Comments

New HRC Racing multicolored body clip tabs

HRC Racing has released their new tabs for body clips, available in 5 different colors, and designed to help users to more easilty remove body clips from their vehicle's body mounts.

Mike Garrison May 11, 2017, 10:58 a.m. View Comments

O’Brien signed with Schumacher

Schumacher is pleased to announce the signing of UK's Allan O’Brien.

Mike Garrison May 11, 2017, 11:06 a.m. View Comments

Layton, Numedahl, Beyett, and Thayer victorious at OCRC Stock Nationals [VIDEO]

OCRC hosted the 6th Annual Stock Nationals at OCRC in Huntington Beach, California. With over 310 entries dedicated to pure stock racing from all classes. The JConcepts team scored four class wins in the hands of Kyle Layton, Kody Numedahl, Blake Bey

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

New KO Propo EX-RR/EX-2 blue and red aluminum screw sets

KO Propo has announced their new blue and red aluminum screw sets, allowing further customization of the EX-RR and EX-2 transmitters.

Mike Garrison May 10, 2017, 10:22 a.m. View Comments

New 175RC.com TLR 22 4.0 18 gram brass transmission weight

175RC.com has released their new 18 gram brass weight which mounts behind the transmission of the new TLR 22 4.0 buggy. The weight is designed to allow for rear weight tuning, and to improve overall rear grip.

Mike Garrison May 10, 2017, 11:29 a.m. View Comments

New Team Associated B6/B6D FT chassis protective sheet

Team Associated has introduced their new 18 mil chassis protector sheet for the B6/B6D buggies. Pre-cut to fit the B6/B6D chassis, and includes extra tail sections to replace as they wear.

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

New Ultimate Racing carburetor throttle return spring

Ultimate Racing has released their new carburetor throttle return spring, designed to pull the carburetor safely closed in the case of a throttle linkage failure or receiver pack failure.

Mike Garrison May 10, 2017, 10:02 a.m. View Comments

New Serpent SRX8 overdrive gear set

Serpent has released a new 13/43 overdrive gear set for the Cobra SRX8 front differential. The new gears are designed to increase steering upon corner entry, and allow for thicker center diff fluid to increase acceleration.

Mike Garrison May 10, 2017, 9:43 a.m. View Comments

Maifield ends Japan tour with double victory [VIDEO]

Wrapping up his tour of Japan, Yokomo/JConcepts’ Ryan Maifield ends his journey with a visit to RC Maniax Arena in Osaka, Japan. Once again, running his YZ-2 DTM Maifield Edition and his prototype shaft 4wd buggy, Ryan was able to take the TQ and win

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

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