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46RC Raceway Hangover race results

46RC Raceway kicked off the 2018 season with a special one-day event that hosted nearly 100 racers across typical 1/10-scale electric categories, with a special two-man 4x4 short course race as the pre-main event intermission.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 3, 2018, 9:32 a.m. View Comments

New MIP Super Ball Diff for Hotshot and Bigwig [VIDEO]

MIP's new Super Ball Diff for the popular Hotshot and Bigwig kits increases driving performance and is totally rebuildable.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 3, 2018, 8:29 a.m. View Comments

Stevens signed with Team Associated

Following two years with TLR, Caleb Stevens made the switch to Team Associated and Reedy for 2018.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 3, 2018, 8:39 a.m. View Comments

Ballinger switched to Team Losi Racing and Team Orion

Zeke Ballinger split from AE/Reedy and joined the Team Losi Racing camp with Team Orion power for 2018.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 3, 2018, 9:01 a.m. View Comments

Watch the Kyosho Outlaw Rampage go for a quick bash [VIDEO]

Check out how the new Kyosho Outlaw Rampage, with its combination of independent front suspension and solid rear axle, handles dirt bumps and big plastic ramps.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 3, 2018, 12:44 p.m. View Comments

Double win for Fales highlighted Region 4 1/8-scale off-road championships

Here's the JConcepts Inc report from the ROAR Region 4 championship race at Southside R/C Raceway in Lake City, Florida, which will hold this year's ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals. Justin Fales stole the show, crossing the finish line first in both nit

Aaron Waldron Jan. 3, 2018, 3:15 p.m. View Comments

New Team Powers hybrid aluminum and carbon fiber car stand with integrated setup tools

This new on-road car stand from Team Powers is made of carbon fiber and aluminum, and holds the camber, ride height and droop gauges that are included.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 3, 2018, 12:02 p.m. View Comments

New VBC Racing FX18 Lightning formula car kit

VBC Racing released a new-for-2018 chassis for the formula class called the FX18 Lightning, which is loaded with new features.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 3, 2018, 8:19 a.m. View Comments

Last chance to race your way into the Reedy Race of Champions

If you didn't get a spot in the Open class lottery for the Reedy Race of Champions, you have one last shot to qualify your way into the show at OCRC Raceway.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 3, 2018, 7:54 a.m. View Comments

Baruffolo signed with XRAY

Italian off-road racer Marco Baruffolo announced on his Facebook page yesterday afternoon that he has joined the XRAY team for 2018.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 3, 2018, 7:36 a.m. View Comments

New REDS Racing WRX Corsa Lunga off-road engine [VIDEO]

REDS Racing introduced its new torque-monster long-stroke off-road engine called the WRX Corsa Lunga.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 3, 2018, 10:06 a.m. View Comments

Double win for Curry at Eds RC New Years Trophy Race

Eds RC hosted its year-end trophy race last weekend, and Adam Curry won the 4WD Buggy and 4x4 short course main events.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 3, 2018, 10:49 a.m. View Comments

Jonathan and Carson Yeung won XMG Energy Cup

Jonathan Yeung won the nitro buggy final at the XMG Energy Cup in Dongguan, China, while his father Carson won the truck class.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 3, 2018, 10:25 a.m. View Comments

New SXT traction compound additives for off-road racing

After many years of being a part of on-road carpet racing, SXT has announced the release of a line of traction compounds designed for the hard packed clay off-road racing market.

Mike Garrison Jan. 2, 2018, 10:50 a.m. View Comments

Watch HoBao introduction of the DC-1 1/10-scale trail crawler [VIDEO]

HoBao Racing has introduced the new DC-1 1/10-scale trail crawler with an introduction video highlighting its key features and details.

Mike Garrison Jan. 2, 2018, 11:59 a.m. View Comments

Christmas Cup 2018 announcement

Organizers of the 2018 RC Christmas Cup in the Ukraine have shared the upcoming event's details, information, and invitation.

Mike Garrison Jan. 2, 2018, 11:32 a.m. View Comments

New SWORKz high performance 1/10-scale carbon slipper clutch pads

SWORKz has released new carbon slipper pads to fit the 1/10-scale 2wd and 4wd SWORKz buggies, designed to provide a more consistent feel without overheating.

Mike Garrison Jan. 2, 2018, 12:09 p.m. View Comments

Wollanka signed with SWORKz

Former Austrian off-road champion Martin Wollanka has joined the SWORKz team for 1/10-scale and 1/8-scale off-road.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 2, 2018, 7:20 a.m. View Comments

New PSM B64 heavy-duty V2 front shock tower and FXO V2 rear shock tower

PSM has released new front and rear carbon fiber shock towers for the Team Associated B64 platform, aimed to improve rear flex and increased front-end durability.

Mike Garrison Jan. 2, 2018, 8:32 a.m. View Comments

Hinz signed with XRAY and Hobbywing North America

After his departure from Team Associated announced last week, Arizona-native Tommy Hinz has announced his signing with Team XRAY and Hobbywing USA for 2018.

Mike Garrison Jan. 2, 2018, 8:19 a.m. View Comments

Watch Adam Drake discuss and explain the O.S. Max XZ-B V2 engine [VIDEO]

Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing talks about the O.S. Max XZ-B V2 engine.

Mike Garrison Jan. 2, 2018, 12:18 p.m. View Comments

WHERE’S WALDO: Six RC racing resolutions

Whether you’ve got your sights set on the IFMAR Worlds, or simply getting more enjoyment out of your favorite weekend hobby, here are a handful of changes you can make this year to make the most of your time at the track.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 2, 2018, 3:34 p.m. View Comments

New HEXFLY brushless ESC line distributed by Redcat Racing

HEXFLY announced the release of their new line of RC brushless electronic speed controllers (ESCs), distributed exclusively by Redcat Racing.

Mike Garrison Jan. 2, 2018, 9:51 a.m. View Comments

New STRC brass caster blocks and portal drive outer housing for the TRX-4

ST Racing Concepts has introduced new brass options for the Traxxas TRX-4, with more to follow soon.

Mike Garrison Jan. 2, 2018, 10:21 a.m. View Comments

New Klinik RC custom Titanium anodized products and services

New to the market is the Klinik RC brand, specializing in Titanium products and custom anodizing of aftermarket Titanium option parts.

Mike Garrison Jan. 2, 2018, 11 a.m. View Comments

Factory Tracks Racing privateer team has signed with Pro-Line

The privateer race team of Factory Tracks Racing has parted ways with previous tire sponsor, and has joined with Pro-Line Racing for 2018.

Mike Garrison Jan. 2, 2018, 10:30 a.m. View Comments

ROAR Region 4 win and multiple podiums for Hickerson and SOAR Racing USA

Gene Hickerson piloted his SOAR Racing buggy to victory at the ROAR Region 4 Championships in the 40+ class, which was followed by a number of podium finishes for the team.

Mike Garrison Jan. 2, 2018, 11:16 a.m. View Comments

Pillars joined Muchmore Racing

Muchmore Racing named Joe Pillars the North American team manager.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 2, 2018, 7:08 a.m. View Comments

Batlle switched to Ninja engines

Mugen Seiki Europe announced that former world champion Robert Batlle will use the company's Ninja engines in 2018 and beyond.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 2, 2018, 7:14 a.m. View Comments

Neumann signed with Schumacher

Former Euros, EOS and Reedy Race champion Jorn Neumann has joined the Schumacher team.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 2, 2018, 7:51 a.m. View Comments

Watch King drive a Serpent SRX8E at Revelation Raceway [VIDEO]

SoCal outdoor hotspot Revelation Raceway posted an Instagram video of former world champion Cody King driving a Serpent SRX8E buggy, and the video was shared by a member of Serpent America — bolstering rumors the driver could still ink an official de

Aaron Waldron Dec. 29, 2017, 9:29 a.m. View Comments

New ARC R8.1E 1/8-scale on-road electric kit

ARC has unveiled their new R8.1E 1/8-scale on-road kit, based upon the R8.0E with the list of new features and upgrades.

Mike Garrison Dec. 29, 2017, 9:15 a.m. View Comments

New Exotek Racing EB410 rear brass weight set

Exotek Racing has released their new brass rear weight set for the Tekno RC EB410 buggy which bolts to the rear of the chassis and includes one 40 gram and two 8 gram weights.

Mike Garrison Dec. 29, 2017, 9:01 a.m. View Comments

First look at upcoming MW RC Cars .21 off-road engine

Austrian distributor MW RC Cars posted a teaser photo of an new off-road engine expected to hit shelves soon.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 29, 2017, 7:31 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Ron DeVoll

Ron DeVoll might not yet be a household name in the world of RC racing, but two big wins last season suggest he could be on his way. Learn more about his racing career and future goals in this week’s Talk It Up Tuesday.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 29, 2017, 3:21 p.m. View Comments

Pillars out, Phillips in as Team Orion team manager

Team Orion announced that long-time team manager Joe Pillars has left the company after 17 years, and Chad Phillips has taken over the role.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 29, 2017, 2:31 p.m. View Comments

New JConcepts Triple Dees 1/8-scale truck tires

JConcepts has introduced the Triple Dee tread pattern for 1/8-scale truck racers.

Mike Garrison Dec. 29, 2017, 8:39 a.m. View Comments

2018 Sunpadow International Off-Road Grand Prix announcement

Sunpadow RC has announced the 2018 SIGP which is scheduled for March 16-18, 2018 at the ARC International Track in Xiamen, China.

Mike Garrison Dec. 29, 2017, 8:50 a.m. View Comments

Hinz confirmed split from Team Associated and Reedy

As rumored, Tommy Hinz has ended his seven-year relationship with Team Associated and Reedy — and will mark his first major event with new sponsors next month.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 29, 2017, 7:15 a.m. View Comments

New T-Works 65mm steel CVD set for the B6/B6D

T-Works has released their new 65mm steel rear CVD set for the Team Associated B6/B6D series buggies, which is a replacement option for the stock rear CVA's.

Mike Garrison Dec. 29, 2017, 9:40 a.m. View Comments

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