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Tebo confirmed for KOKC Dirt Oval Championship Finals this weekend

This weekend is host to the final round of the KOKC Dirt Oval Championship, which will be held Saturday, September 30th at Fastlane Raceway in Blue Springs, Missouri. Among some of the best dirt oval racers from the midwest, multi-time off-road World

Mike Garrison Sept. 28, 2017, 10:44 a.m. View Comments

New AE Factory Team chassis weights for the RC8B3.1 and B3.1e

Team Associated has released new custom fit brass chassis weights, 15g and 30g, for the RC8B3.1 and B3.1e buggies.

Mike Garrison Sept. 28, 2017, 10:12 a.m. View Comments

Wheeler and Olson cashed out with the wins at RC Tracks Las Vegas Casino Classic

Tekin's Chris Wheeler and Matt Olson were victorious on the turf for the RC Tracks Las Vegas Casino Classic.

Mike Garrison Sept. 28, 2017, 9:02 a.m. View Comments

New Kyosho MP9 brake pads coming soon

Yuichi Kanai has shared a glimpse of the new IFW473 brake pads for the Kyosho MP9 series buggies coming soon.

Mike Garrison Sept. 28, 2017, 9:38 a.m. View Comments

New Xceed paint masking and double-sided tape

Xceed RC has released new paint masking tape in various widths alongside new double-sided tape for mounting electronics to your chassis.

Mike Garrison Sept. 28, 2017, 8:43 a.m. View Comments

New Arrowmax RC belt grinding machine

Arrowmax has released a new belt grinding machine, designed to help you precisely grind down the rubber from the top of your belts to reduce weight.

Mike Garrison Sept. 28, 2017, 9:12 a.m. View Comments

Watch the new JConcepts L1 Layla LMP body in action [VIDEO]

JConcepts has released a new video showcasing the L1 "Layla" LMP body.

Mike Garrison Sept. 28, 2017, 10:03 a.m. View Comments

New T-Works carbon fiber radio tray and center diff plate for THECar Black Edition

T-Works has continued to expand their line of aftermarket options with the most recent release being a new carbon fiber radio tray and center diff top plate for the JQRacing Black Edition buggy.

Mike Garrison Sept. 28, 2017, 9:50 a.m. View Comments

First look at Tamiya Limited Edition Neo Scorcher, F104 Pro II, and King Yellow 6x6 kits

This coming weekend the ALL JAPAN, MODEL AND HOBBY SHOW will be taking place in Tokyo, Japan. Three new items of interest will be released for radio control hobbyists from Tamiya including; a Limited Edition Neo Scorcher, F104 Pro II, and King Yellow

Mike Garrison Sept. 28, 2017, 9:23 a.m. View Comments

New Schelle Pro-Built B6 diff refresh and rebuild set, SC5M sway bar, and T5M to B6 steering/caster parts kit

Schelle Racing has announced a number of new products including the Pro-Built B6 diff refresh and rebuild sets, SC5M front sway bar kit, and limited edition T5M to B5 steering parts conversion kit.

Mike Garrison Sept. 28, 2017, 8:52 a.m. View Comments

VRC Pro has announced new GT3 class, 2017 Worlds, and 3 new tracks

VRC Pro has shared a preview of what's to come for the winter 2017 season of simulator racing. The preview includes a new GT3 class, three new tracks (off-road, carpet, and Rally X), a new bump-up finals race format, and 2017 VRC Worlds information.

Mike Garrison Sept. 28, 2017, 8:33 a.m. View Comments

Piper won King of Dirt

William Piper drove his XRAY XB8E to the E-Buggy TQ and victory at the King of Dirt hosted by Granite Leisure Time.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 27, 2017, 10:49 a.m. View Comments

Watch the JConcepts A-One touring car shell in action [VIDEO]

JConcepts published a video clip showing 190mm-wide electric touring cars fitted with the new A-One body during various testing sessions.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 27, 2017, 12:24 p.m. View Comments

Savoya secured French title with win at finale

RC Concept star Renaud Savoya won the last round of the French national championships this past weekend and clinched the overall title.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 27, 2017, 10:07 a.m. View Comments

New Ean's Custom Products customizable shrink wrap

Ean's Custom Products can put whatever logo you'd like on a piece of shrink wrap to help personalize your vehicle.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 27, 2017, 8:41 a.m. View Comments

FUTURE STARS OF RC: Mason Eppley

Tekno RC has been sponsoring and supporting up-and-coming racers since they first jumped into the racing scene, and one of the racers they've groomed is Mason Eppley. With some solid finishes under his belt on the West coast, Eppley is a major conten

Tyler Hooks Sept. 27, 2017, 4:09 p.m. View Comments

Lewis and Hooks swapped 2WD and 4WD wins at Cajun Classic

Landen Lewis beat Tyler Hooks for the 2WD victory at TNT Speedway, while Tekin-powered Hooks beat Lewis in 4WD for the Cajun Classic class title.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 27, 2017, 1:45 p.m. View Comments

Adams, Tabush and Fenimore won Full Throttle Champs

Banana Raceway hosted its second annual Full Throttle Champs this past weekend, where XRAY teammates Chris Adams and Johnee Fenimore won the Modified Touring Car and 1/12-Scale classes and Christian Tabush topped the Stock Touring Car category.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 27, 2017, 11:21 a.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Shapeways Edition Part 1 - JConcepts Wire Sleeves and Vision Racing 22-4 Wire Holder

This edition of Thursday Testimonials is “Part 1”, in collaboration with Shapeways, is dedicated to just a few of the hundreds upon hundreds of 3D printed R/C parts and accessories available through Shapeways.com. The friendly folks at Shapeways allo

Mike Garrison Sept. 27, 2017, 10:59 a.m. View Comments

Kristensen signed with PowerHD

17-year-old Norwegian off-road front-runner Marius Kristensen joined the PowerHD team.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 27, 2017, 8:52 a.m. View Comments

New Reilley Motorsports charger bag

Reilley Motorsports released a padded carrying bag that is intended to fit the Advantage Touch Duo and iCharger lineup, and can be used to safely transport other valuable items as well.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 27, 2017, 11:06 a.m. View Comments

New JConcepts Swaggers and Pin Downs short course truck tires for carpet and turf

JConcepts introduced its popular Swagger fronts and Pin Down rear tread patterns for short course trucks racing on carpet and astroturf, made of a new Pink compound and including gray open-cell foam inserts.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 27, 2017, 9:57 a.m. View Comments

New FireBrand RC CrownJewel DT39 wheels with Mohawk treaded drift tires

The color of FireBrand RC's new CrownJewel DT39 wheels is called "Smoker's Chrome" and the set comes wrapped in a newly-designed drift tread called the Mohawk.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 27, 2017, 8:59 a.m. View Comments

Wheeler and Olson combined for three wins at Casino Classic

Team Tekin's Chris Wheeler won the stock and modified 2WD classes at the Casino Classic hosted by RC Tracks Las Vegas, while teammate Matthew Olson won the 13.5 4WD victory.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 27, 2017, 9:12 a.m. View Comments

Yeung won XMG James Racing Cup

Team Tekin powered Jonathan Yeung to the E-Buggy class win at the XMG James Racing Cup in Dongguan, China.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 27, 2017, 8:34 a.m. View Comments

New Yokomo YRX-12A 1/12-scale pan car kit and BL-LHD low-profile brushless drift servo

Yokomo introduced a new version of its 1/12-scale pan car racing kit called the YRX-12A, as well as a new low-profile servo intended for drifters.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 27, 2017, 1:12 p.m. View Comments

Wang chose HUDY

When AOC Shanghai winner JJ Wang wrenches on his cars, he uses HUDY tools.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 27, 2017, 10:36 a.m. View Comments

How to anodize titanium at home [VIDEO]

The crew at Hobby Pro USA published a new video showing how to add a splash of color to your titanium turnbuckles using common household items.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 27, 2017, 1:29 p.m. View Comments

New Exotek Racing ultra lightweight 17.5 black POM pinion gears

Exotek Racing has released their new ultra lightweight black POM (Delrin) machined pinion gears for 17.5 class racing.

Mike Garrison Sept. 26, 2017, 10:03 a.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: Can we make on-board simulator racing happen?

RC cars have long been able to support the concept of FPV racing, but a full-on cockpit like Kyosho’s new 4D Ride-On Experience would really maximize the impact on-board cameras could have on RC car racing. If this is truly a miniature motor sport, w

Aaron Waldron Sept. 26, 2017, 3:45 p.m. View Comments

EXCLUSIVE: Scotty Ernst on the inaugural International Off-Road Carpet Championships

With the start of the International Indoor Championships at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino less than a week away — and the first International Off-Road Carpet Championships to be held immediately afterward — I reached out to Scotty Ernst fo

Aaron Waldron Sept. 26, 2017, 10:19 a.m. View Comments

New TLR 8IGHT and 8IGHT-T setups from Heckert and Savoya

In the latest TLR Blog update, JR Mitch shared three of the newest setups for the 8IGHT and 8IGHT-T from Reno Savoya and Spencer Heckert.

Mike Garrison Sept. 26, 2017, 9:14 a.m. View Comments

Watch Drake explain rear camber link positions and roll center [VIDEO]

In his latest YouTube video, Adam Drake explains rear camber link positions and perhaps the most complex part of R/C car setup for some to understand and explain; roll center.

Mike Garrison Sept. 26, 2017, 8:13 a.m. View Comments

New HRC Racing 5 amp and 7 amp UBEC's

HRC Racing has released new 5 amp and 7 amp UBEC models with output voltage that can be set to 5V or 6V using a jumper.

Mike Garrison Sept. 26, 2017, 8:50 a.m. View Comments

New JConcepts A-One 190mm touring car body [VIDEO]

JConcepts has entered the touring car racing genre with the new A-One body. Designed by the JConcepts team, together with Paul Wynn and Jason Ruona, and is already ROAR approved.

Mike Garrison Sept. 26, 2017, 9:51 a.m. View Comments

New T-Works hard-coated aluminum lightweight chassis for the MP9 TKI4

T-Works has released their new 7075-T6 black hard-coated aluminum chassis for the Kyosho MP9 TKI4 buggy. CNC machined to reduce weight, and includes stainless steel rear skid plate.

Mike Garrison Sept. 26, 2017, 9:41 a.m. View Comments

Batlle returned for Spanish Nats win at round three

After finishing second in the first two rounds of the Spanish 1/8-scale National Championship, Robert Batlle returned for round three and emerged the winner.

Mike Garrison Sept. 26, 2017, 9:04 a.m. View Comments

New Bittydesign FORCE body for the Agama A215/A215SV [VIDEO]

Bittydesign has released the all-new FORCE body for the Agama A215 and A215SV 1/8-scale buggy chassis. The new body is designed cab forward for more steering, and increased rear downforce for overall improved balance.

Mike Garrison Sept. 26, 2017, 8:34 a.m. View Comments

New 1up Racing Pro Pack of anti-wear grease, O-ring grease, and bearing oil

1up Racing has released their new "Pro Pack" which consists of their three most popular lubricants; Gold Anti-Wear Grease, Blue O-Ring Grease, and Pro Bearing Oil.

Mike Garrison Sept. 26, 2017, 8:24 a.m. View Comments

Watch the Kyosho 4D Ride-On simulator in action [VIDEO]

Kyosho posted a new video clip to social media showing its on-board simulator for cars and drones and explaining how it works.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 25, 2017, 10:14 a.m. View Comments

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