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New HUDY touring car setup book now available for download

HUDY has released an updated setup book for 1/10-scale touring cars that is now available to download for free.

Mike Garrison March 29, 2018, 8:44 a.m. View Comments

New RC Speed Secrets Next Level Hybrid stainless steel and ceramic bearing kits for YZ-4SF

RC Speed Secrets releases four different packages of its Next Level Hybrid bearings, which are lightweight and efficient, to improve the performance of the YZ-4SF buggy especially in spec racing.

Aaron Waldron March 29, 2018, 2:41 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Watch Ryan Cavalieri drive the Team Associated SC10 4x4 [VIDEO]

Early in the 2010s, the short course boom was raging - and major manufacturers were churning out 2WD and 4x4 trucks to hit the track. The standard rear-motor 2WD layout was simple enough, and while other brands built their 4x4 trucks on shrunken-down

Aaron Waldron March 29, 2018, 3:11 p.m. View Comments

New HUDY 3-4mm and 3.5mm Spring Steel turnbuckle wrenches

HUDY introduces two new turnbuckle wrenches; a 3mm and 4mm combo wrench and a 3.5mm wrench.

Mike Garrison March 29, 2018, 8:36 a.m. View Comments

New JConcepts EB410 Fin Titanium turnbuckle set

JConcepts has released their new Fin Titanium turnbuckle set for the Tekno RC EB410 buggy.

Mike Garrison March 29, 2018, 9:45 a.m. View Comments

First look at the DE Racing SC dirt oval racing tire

DE Racing shares a sneak peek at the new dirt oval short course racing tire coming soon.

Mike Garrison March 29, 2018, 9:57 a.m. View Comments

Doug and Tyler Hooks announce Hooks Race Services

The father/son duo of Doug and Tyler Hooks announce the new Hooks Race Services company, offering racers a variety of services from kit builds and rebuilds to tire gluing and more.

Mike Garrison March 29, 2018, 10:04 a.m. View Comments

New LFR Smoke 1/10-scale Tactic wing

Leadfinger Racing introduces a new version of its Tactic 1/10-scale buggy wing made with a darkened material that's easier to see.

Aaron Waldron March 29, 2018, 1:01 p.m. View Comments

New RC Speed Secrets titanium turnbuckle sets for YZ-2, YZ-4, 22-4 2.0, 22 4.0, B6 and B64

RC Speed Secrets introduces new finned titanium turnbuckle sets for popular 2WD and 4WD buggies, each available in either Bada Bling or Stealth Black finishes.

Aaron Waldron March 28, 2018, 9:45 a.m. View Comments

Akiyama announces departure from Yokomo

After four years, including an AOC Korea victory and Worlds final appearance in 2016, Japanese rising star Naoki Akiyama leaves Team Yokomo.

Aaron Waldron March 28, 2018, 9:04 a.m. View Comments

Watch this HPI Racing action montage [VIDEO]

The HPI Racing Stop At Nothing video is a collection of super-cool action clips showing a wide variety of vehicles.

Aaron Waldron March 28, 2018, 8:28 a.m. View Comments

New Xpress Execute XQ1S sport-level touring car kit

The new Execute XQ1S from Xpress exchanges aluminum parts for molded plastic to provide a cost-effective entry into the world of touring car racing.

Aaron Waldron March 28, 2018, 11 a.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: RC Communications Headsets

For this week's Thursday Testimonials product review, guest contributor Tyler Hooks shares his experience and review of the increasingly popular RC Racing Communications headset system for nitro racing.

Tyler Hooks March 28, 2018, 2:16 p.m. View Comments

New JConcepts carbon fiber upper deck for EB410

This optional JConcepts upper deck for the EB410 is made of carbon fiber, and shifts the position of a cooling fan mount to fit underneath of the cab of the F2 body.

Aaron Waldron March 28, 2018, 2 p.m. View Comments

Paradis selected in Destiny Canadian Nationals Rising Star Program [VIDEO]

Destiny Canada teamed up with a list of other brands to present Hunter Paradis a wonderful opportunity to accelerate his RC racing career.

Aaron Waldron March 28, 2018, 7:59 a.m. View Comments

New HUDY foam bumper spacer set

These new self-adhesive foam strips from HUDY can be used to fill the space between the bumper and body of a touring car, which yields multiple benefits.

Aaron Waldron March 28, 2018, 8:16 a.m. View Comments

Mitch suggests building shocks after travel in TLR blog

In his latest entry to the Team Losi Racing blog, JR Mitch describes the benefits of waiting until you get to the racetrack before filling your shocks with oil.

Aaron Waldron March 28, 2018, 2:45 p.m. View Comments

Watch this rainy day skatepark bash session [VIDEO]

Despite the wet weather, Italian basher group 2040 RC took their trucks to the skatepark for some big air and fancy flips.

Aaron Waldron March 28, 2018, 10:24 a.m. View Comments

Double win for Tessmann at ROAR Nats Warm-Up

Southside RC Raceway hosted a preview race for the upcoming ROAR Nationals, and XRAY driver Ty Tessmann won the Nitro and Electric Buggy finals.

Aaron Waldron March 28, 2018, 10:03 a.m. View Comments

Double win for Kasap at Turkish On-Road Championship season opener

XRAY driver Ahmet Kasap won both the Modified and Stock touring car classes at Team Ncrc Arena of North Cyprus, which is the only indoor event of the six-race series.

Aaron Waldron March 28, 2018, 8:35 a.m. View Comments

New RC Belgium aftermarket options for Cougar KC/KD and Scorpion

RC Belgium launched its online store on which you can purchase its upgrade options like carbon fiber parts for the Scorpion re-release buggy as well as a belt pulley and carbon fiber LiPo strap for the Cougar KC/KD platform.

Aaron Waldron March 28, 2018, 7:41 a.m. View Comments

HRC Distribution is now the distributor for ZAP Glues

HRC Distribution announces its new deal to include ZAP hobby adhesives to it dealers in its network.

Aaron Waldron March 28, 2018, 7:52 a.m. View Comments

McMahon joins Xpress RC

Xpress RC signs Australia's Tony McMahon to drive on their factory team and continue development of the Execute XQ1.

Mike Garrison March 27, 2018, 9:22 a.m. View Comments

Matt Olson breaks down the new MIP Pro4mance EB410 chassis [VIDEO]

Watch as Matt Olson shares a close up look and explanation of the new MIP Pro4mance Chassis Kit for the Tekno RC EB410 1/10-scale 4wd buggy.

Mike Garrison March 27, 2018, 8:29 a.m. View Comments

SRC Xpress Cup 2018 highlights [VIDEO]

Xpress RC shares a quick highlight reel from the 2018 SRC Xpress Cup event held in Shenzen, China.

Mike Garrison March 27, 2018, 9:15 a.m. View Comments

New HRC Racing V2 shock shaft pliers

HRC Racing releases a new V2 version of their universal shock shaft pliers.

Mike Garrison March 27, 2018, 8:41 a.m. View Comments

New RCSS Titanium turnbuckles for the EB410 buggy

RC Speed Secrets has released their new Titanium turnbuckles for the Tekno RC EB410, available in "Bada Bling" or "Stealth Black" finishes.

Mike Garrison March 27, 2018, 9:31 a.m. View Comments

Traxxas R/C fun for under $130 with LaTrax Prerunner [VIDEO]

The latest Traxxas video release takes the LaTrax Prerunner to the dirt for some R/C fun that costs less than $130.

Mike Garrison March 27, 2018, 9:46 a.m. View Comments

New JConcepts Stalkers 1/8-scale buggy tire

JConcepts builds upon its race-winning Reflex pattern to create the new Stalkers, which offers traction on a variety of surfaces and the longevity needed for nitro main events.

Aaron Waldron March 27, 2018, 1:35 p.m. View Comments

New VRP V2 aluminum and carbon fiber front shock towers for D817 and E817

Vision Racing Products changes the shock mounting locations and adds bracing to its shock tower for the D817 and E817, which is available in 4mm-thick aluminum, or your choice of 4mm- or 5mm-thick carbon fiber.

Aaron Waldron March 27, 2018, 1:51 p.m. View Comments

WHERE’S WALDO: Five RC racing rules of conduct that need updating

RC racing is not country club golf. Just as stuffy Victorian-era social norms like removing your hat when you walk inside, or only wearing white before Labor Day, no longer apply in casual society I think there’s room to loosen up at the racetrack ra

Aaron Waldron March 27, 2018, 4:40 p.m. View Comments

Watch the new Kyosho Dodge Challenger SRT GT2 in action [VIDEO]

Kyosho shows off the new Inferno GT2 with 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon body in action.

Mike Garrison March 27, 2018, 9:01 a.m. View Comments

Quietdell Raceway gets set to host Mayflower Cash and Trophy Race

Quietdell Raceway teams up with SDOCS and Chad Segner to host the Mayflower Cash and Trophy Race on May 6, 2018.

Mike Garrison March 27, 2018, 8:53 a.m. View Comments

Watch Drake do laps at Thunder Alley [VIDEO]

The latest video from Mugen Seiki Racing star Adam Drake shows his O.S.-powered buggy flying over the jumps at the popular SoCal outdoor track Thunder Alley RC Raceway.

Aaron Waldron March 27, 2018, 1:44 p.m. View Comments

New RDRP YZ-4 SF brass rear chassis weights

RDRP has released two new brass rear chassis weight options to fit the Yokomo YZ-4 SF 1/10-scale 4wd buggy.

Mike Garrison March 26, 2018, 10:29 a.m. View Comments

T-Pro Racing 1/8-scale buggy tires now available in the USA

T-Pro Racing 1/8-scale buggy tires are now available in the USA through Factory RC Hobbies including the HaraBites, Harpoons, and new Loopers tread patterns.

Mike Garrison March 26, 2018, 9:21 a.m. View Comments

New AVID XB8 carbon fiber rear chassis braces

AVID RC has released their new carbon fiber chassis braces for the XRAY XB8 platform, designed to stiffen the rear of the car for high traction surfaces.

Mike Garrison March 26, 2018, 9:57 a.m. View Comments

Yannic Prumper joins Team Power HD

Power HD has announced the signing of German front-runner Yannic Prümper to their factory team for 2018.

Mike Garrison March 26, 2018, 9:50 a.m. View Comments

New XRAY T4 aluminum lower suspension holders

XRAY has released new aluminum lower suspension holder for the T4 touring car platform, designed to generate more traction on low/medium traction racing surfaces.

Mike Garrison March 26, 2018, 10:11 a.m. View Comments

POLL: How healthy is your local RC racing scene?

Is club racing in your area going strong, staying stagnant, or starting to fall off?

Aaron Waldron March 26, 2018, 8:13 a.m. View Comments

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