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WHERE’S WALDO: Five feel-good stories from this year’s Dirt Nitro Challenge

Since my last column unpacked all of the icky and dramatic junk that happened a couple of weeks ago at the 19th annual Dirt Nitro Challenge, this week I wanted to focus on a handful of bright spots that left an impact on me after leaving one of the b

Aaron Waldron March 6, 2018, 3:19 p.m. View Comments

SOAR Speedbull USA announces Jeremy Moser as new regional team manager

SOAR Speedbull USA have announced Jeremy Moser as their newest regional team manager.

Mike Garrison March 6, 2018, 8:28 a.m. View Comments

Watch the R/C kart track drift battle with Traxxas [VIDEO]

Traxxas displays their new hard compound drift tires in action with an up close R/C drift battle through the twists and turns of an indoor kart track.

Mike Garrison March 6, 2018, 10:44 a.m. View Comments

Muchmore Racing signs Dankel

Muchmore Racing has signed multi-time ENS and German national champion Eric Dankel.

Mike Garrison March 6, 2018, 10:38 a.m. View Comments

Huber wins Carpet Masters round three at Islikon

HRC/Team Magic Europe driver Philipp Huber took TQ honors and the win in all three A-Main finals at round three of the Carpet Masters series.

Mike Garrison March 6, 2018, 10:31 a.m. View Comments

Jun and Clements win at round two of the CTS3

Round 2 of the Champion Touring Series is in the books with David Jun and Brandon Clements emerging victorious in the modified and stock touring car classes.

Mike Garrison March 6, 2018, 8:38 a.m. View Comments

New Integy flexible silicone wire sets

Integy now offers flexible silicone wire sets in 1-meter lengths, sold in pairs with both red and black wire included.

Mike Garrison March 6, 2018, 8:50 a.m. View Comments

New Xpress aluminum and graphite 1/10-scale touring car stand

Xpress has released their new 1/10-scale touring car stand featuring carbon fiber top plate and aluminum side rails.

Mike Garrison March 6, 2018, 10:20 a.m. View Comments

New XRAY RX8 aluminum nickel-coated clutch bell

XRAY has released a new lightweight aluminum nickel-coated clutch bell for the RX8, designed to reduce rotating weight without sacrificing strength or durability.

Mike Garrison March 6, 2018, 8:56 a.m. View Comments

Nugroho wins the Cap Go Meh race in Indonesia

XRAY driver Jason Nugroho wins the 2018 Cap Go Meh race held in Indonesia.

Mike Garrison March 6, 2018, 9:04 a.m. View Comments

Glenn Westwood joins Team Magic and HRC Racing

HRC Distribution signs UK racer Glenn Westwood to the HRC Racing and Team Magic team for 2018.

Mike Garrison March 6, 2018, 9:16 a.m. View Comments

46RC 2018 March Meltdown race recap

46RC recaps the 2018 March Meltdown held this past weekend with just shy of 70 entries.

Mike Garrison March 6, 2018, 10:05 a.m. View Comments

New Novarossi conical manifolds for 1/10-scale engines

Novarossi has introduced two new conical manifolds, designed to improve power and fuel consumption in 1/10-scale nitro engines.

Mike Garrison March 5, 2018, 11:05 a.m. View Comments

New XRAY XB8 +2mm long shock shafts

XRAY has released new 2mm longer shock shafts for the XB8 which are designed to allow for more droop.

Mike Garrison March 5, 2018, 9:25 a.m. View Comments

New ONE aluminum parts tray

Capricorn RC introduces the new ONE CNC-machined aluminum parts tray with tool support foam insert.

Mike Garrison March 5, 2018, 9:53 a.m. View Comments

New Capricorn LAB P12 X-Hard carbon fiber chassis

Capricorn RC releases their new X-Hard chassis for the LAB P12 pan car, designed to improve corner speed and handling on high traction surfaces.

Mike Garrison March 5, 2018, 11:23 a.m. View Comments

New LMR RC "Lifestyle" car bag backpack

LMR RC releases their newest 1/10-scale and 1/8-scale car carrying travel bag with the new "LMR Lifestyle" graphic design.

Mike Garrison March 5, 2018, 10:51 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Keeping it fun on raceday

On any race weekend more time is usually spent in the pits than actually racing on the track, and this week Mike shares his opinion on the importance of having a fun atmosphere for racers and spectators both on and off the race track.

Mike Garrison March 5, 2018, 8:26 a.m. View Comments

Benson joins Power HD

Power HD has signed German on-road racer Tim Benson to their growing team for 2018.

Mike Garrison March 5, 2018, 9:35 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Nicola Marrone

The story behind HotRace and its founder Nicola Marrone, who won a competition among fellow business-minded young adults in his native Italy to secure start-up cash needed to turn his lifelong hobby into a worldwide brand, is quite an interesting one

Aaron Waldron March 5, 2018, 2:33 p.m. View Comments

New PSM carbon fiber chassis for the Tamiya TB EVO 7

PSM has released a new carbon fiber chassis for low to medium traction conditions to fit the Tamiya TB EVO 7.

Mike Garrison March 5, 2018, 9:19 a.m. View Comments

New Helix Designs HD touring car body cutout kit

Helix Designs has released their new HD body cutout kit, which includes wheel marking disks, body ride height cube, and fine tip marker for easily and accurately marking cutout lines on your preferred touring car body.

Mike Garrison March 5, 2018, 10:37 a.m. View Comments

New JConcepts 1984 Ford F-250 scale monster truck body

JConcepts unleashes their newest scale monster truck body in the form of a 1984 Ford F-250 replica, a body style widely used during that era by some of the biggest names in monster trucks.

Mike Garrison March 5, 2018, 11:10 a.m. View Comments

New Schelle Racing B6.1 aluminum hubs, low front wing mount, and YZ-2 Nova slipper

Schelle Racing releases their newest aftermarket option parts in the form of aluminum rear hubs and low front wing mount for the Team Associated B6.1, and the Nova slipper clutch for the Yokomo YZ-2 DTM.

Mike Garrison March 5, 2018, 9 a.m. View Comments

POLL: What was the most notable highlight of the DNC?

From big victories to big drama, there was a lot that happened at the Dirt Nitro Challenge. What was the most noteworthy news of this year's DNC?

Aaron Waldron March 5, 2018, 7:51 a.m. View Comments

New Lunsford Super Duty titanium turnbuckle set for EB410

Lunsford now offers a complete package of its 3.5mm titanium turnbuckles to fit the EB410 buggy.

Aaron Waldron March 2, 2018, 8:50 a.m. View Comments

New Capricorn F1-02 formula kit

The latest Capricorn F1-02 uses an all-carbon front end and a fixed in-line steering servo mount.

Aaron Waldron March 2, 2018, 8:32 a.m. View Comments

New HB Racing Gridlock V2 buggy pre-mounts

HB Racing now offers its Gridlock V2 1/8-scale buggy tire, in your choice of three compounds, mounted to either yellow or white dish wheels.

Aaron Waldron March 2, 2018, 8:13 a.m. View Comments

New VRP pit mats

Vision Racing Products introduces new padded pit mats in your choice of three different colors.

Aaron Waldron March 2, 2018, 7:56 a.m. View Comments

New Airflow Bodies Magma 2.0 body for D817

Italian company Airflow Bodies releases a new Magma 2.0 shell for the D817 buggy.

Aaron Waldron March 2, 2018, 2:42 p.m. View Comments

New McPappy Racing emulsion conversion for 7mm pan car shocks

McPappy Racing releases a new package that converts 7mm bladder-type shocks found on pan cars to emulsion-style, which seal better and lasts longer between rebuilds.

Aaron Waldron March 2, 2018, 2:26 p.m. View Comments

New XCA nickel-coated 26mm clutch bell for XRAY NT1

XRAY introduces an optional nickel-coated clutch bell for the NT1 that is 57% lighter than the standard component.

Aaron Waldron March 2, 2018, 8:41 a.m. View Comments

New Answer RC Zero Flex pit boards

Answer RC introduces new pit boards in three different sizes that are guaranteed not to warp or bend for five years.

Aaron Waldron March 2, 2018, 2:11 p.m. View Comments

Optional brass weight option parts for Destiny RX10-SR

Destiny releases new brass option parts for the RX-10SR touring car that can be used to reach a minimum weight requirement or alter the vehicle’s balance.

Aaron Waldron March 2, 2018, 1:27 p.m. View Comments

New RC Cars Cavalieri Mattioli Edition carbon fiber MBX7 rear shock tower

RC Cars Cavalieri introduces its new Mattiolo Edition carbon fiber rear shock tower for the MBX8, which allows the wing mount from the D817 to be used.

Aaron Waldron March 2, 2018, 1:55 p.m. View Comments

Idaho racer looking for E-buggy stolen on Saturday from DNC

After watching the Pro Truck final on Saturday, Lee Hackney of Meridian, Idaho, returned to his pit area to find his E-Buggy and transmitter missing - so we are posting this information in hopes that the RC community can help track down the stolen eq

Aaron Waldron March 2, 2018, 11:02 a.m. View Comments

New Blitz 919 and TS040E 1/8-scale on-road bodies

Blitz introduced two new shells to fit 1/8-scale on-road race cars, including one meant specifically for electric vehicles.

Aaron Waldron March 2, 2018, 12:36 p.m. View Comments

Ronnefalk shares DNC winning D817 buggy setup

David Ronnefalk shares his HB Racing D817 race winning setup from the Dirt Nitro Challenge.

Mike Garrison March 1, 2018, 10:47 a.m. View Comments

Mugen Seiki Europe shares Batlle's DNC MBX8 setup

Mugen Seiki Europe has shared Robert Batlle's Mugen MBX8 buggy setup which was used at the recent Dirt Nitro Challenge in Phoenix, Arizona.

Mike Garrison March 1, 2018, 10:22 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Relive Ronnefalk's DNC grand slam [VIDEO]

When David Ronnefalk crossed the finish line Sunday night, he made Dirt Nitro Challenge history in several different ways — including becoming just the third driver ever to win all three Pro 1/8-scale classes. Here's a look back at each of his class

Aaron Waldron March 1, 2018, 3:28 p.m. View Comments

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