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Team Orion signed Maifield to contract extension

Reigning 2WD and 4WD world champion Ryan Maifield has agreed to stick with Team Orion power.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 15, 2017, 10:41 a.m. View Comments

New Schelle Racing lightweight aluminum B64 front driveshafts and universal 12mm 3+1 shock pistons

Schelle Racing introduced new lightweight front driveshafts for the B64, as well as the popular 1.4+1.0mm Flat shock piston for TLR, Kyosho and Yokomo dampers.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 15, 2017, 10:56 a.m. View Comments

Double win for Rivkin at Top Gun Shootout

Spencer Rivkin won the 2WD and 4WD Modified classes at the Top Gun Shootout hosted by SDRC Raceway as Team Associated drivers captured five overall victories.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 15, 2017, 11:12 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: If it works, why fix it?

After a "rookie mistake" setting up his car, Mike has shared a valuable lesson that he has learned with the help of his wife Britani - who is also an avid R/C racer, and more importantly less of an over thinker than he is.

Mike Garrison Dec. 15, 2017, 9:44 a.m. View Comments

New VP Pro aluminum setup wheels for off-road buggies

VP Pro now offers a set of four aluminum setup wheels that can be used to set the suspension alignment of popular 1/8-scale off-road buggies.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 15, 2017, 7:28 a.m. View Comments

RawSpeed's Jason Snyder featured on Big Blue Tent podcast

The Big Blue Tent podcast crew talked to RawSpeed Inc owner and YouTube commentator Jason Snyder in their latest episode.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 15, 2017, 8:16 a.m. View Comments

New carbon fiber Serpent SDX V2 shock towers

Serpent introduced optional carbon fiber shock towers for the Spyder SDX4 buggy that are stronger and have optimized shock and camber link locations.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 15, 2017, 9:54 a.m. View Comments

Dean dominated Archway Classic

Team Associated driver Brad Dean won the Modified 2WD, 4WD and Stadium Truck classes to highlight the third annual Archway Classic at SMAC.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 15, 2017, 7:54 a.m. View Comments

New TLR 22T 4.0 setup from JR Mitch at the Horizon Midwest Classic

In the newest TLR Blog Update, JR Mitch has shared his newest setup for the 22T 4.0 stadium truck from the recent Horizon Hobby Midwest Classic.

Mike Garrison Dec. 14, 2017, 9:52 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Maifield cleaned up in 2013 JConcepts Indoor National Series

As a member of Team Associated, Ryan Maifield won all four Modified-class titles in the 2013 JConcepts Inc Indoor National Series — which wrapped up on this day four years ago. And check out who made the 2WD Stock podium!

Aaron Waldron Dec. 14, 2017, 4:06 p.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Schelle Racing Tekno EB410 carbon battery strap

Mike has replaced the stock plastic battery strap of the Tekno EB410 with the new Schelle Racing carbon fiber strap for this week's Thursday Testimonials product review.

Mike Garrison Dec. 14, 2017, 8:33 a.m. View Comments

New Exotek EB410 machined spur gear with alloy mounting plate and spec class center spool set

Exotek has released two new center differential options for the Tekno RC EB410; a machined 81T spur gear and alloy mounting plate, and 75T center spool set for 17.5 and 13.5 spec class racing.

Mike Garrison Dec. 14, 2017, 9:59 a.m. View Comments

Watch episode one of "RC Legends" with Adam and Ronda Drake [VIDEO]

Cory Drachenberg of 5150 Productions has debuted a new mini-series titled "RC Legends", and episode one has shared an inside tour of Adam and Ronda Drake's Southern California home.

Mike Garrison Dec. 14, 2017, 9:22 a.m. View Comments

Galley has returned to Schumacher

After a year away from the team, BRCA National finalist Eugene Galley has returned to Schumacher Racing for 2018.

Mike Garrison Dec. 14, 2017, 9:17 a.m. View Comments

Watch the new Axial SCX10 II Trail Honcho complete the Redonda Ridge Trail [VIDEO]

Axial Racing has released the new SCX10 II Trail Honcho, and to prove itself it was driven 10.5 hours across the Redonda Ridge OHV Trail.

Mike Garrison Dec. 14, 2017, 8:59 a.m. View Comments

New 175RC titanium front axles for RC10F6

These optional RC10F6 front axles from 175RC reduce unsprung weight for better handling.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 13, 2017, 8:25 a.m. View Comments

How to bind receivers to the Futaba 7PX [VIDEO]

The latest instructional video published by the Hobbico Keep It RC YouTube channel shows how to connect five different types of receivers to the Futaba 7PX.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 13, 2017, 8:32 a.m. View Comments

HotRace Tyres to sign top off-road driver? [VIDEO]

HotRace Tyres published a short teaser video to create excitement over an upcoming announcement of a top off-road driver joining the team. Who do you think it is?

Aaron Waldron Dec. 13, 2017, 1:04 p.m. View Comments

Neidhart SA named exclusive worldwide distributor of new Ming-Yang Helios Flux and Accel electric and nitro RTR buggies

Neidhart SA announced it will be the sole source of the new Ming-Yang Helios Flux and Accel RTR 1/8-scale off-road buggies.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 13, 2017, 10:10 a.m. View Comments

New Reedy S-Plus spec-class brushless motors

Reedy released a new range of brushless motors aimed specifically at spec-class racing, with a thin-leg stator that reduces both resistance and weight.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 13, 2017, 7:36 a.m. View Comments

Fischer and Stees won US Open

Sun City Raceway in El Paso, Texas hosted the US Open this past weekend, where Tekno RC's Billy Fischer won the Nitro Buggy class and XRAY's Tanner Stees topped Electric Buggy.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 13, 2017, 10:01 a.m. View Comments

New cover tubes for Infinity IF14 double-joint CVD axles

Infinity released new cover tubes for the double-joint CVD axles found on its IF14 touring car, which helps keep grease inside the joint and stops the G-clip from coming dislodged.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 13, 2017, 9:48 a.m. View Comments

New Yokomo YD-2SX drift car kit, BL-PRO4 Drift Spec ESC and Zero2 motor

Yokomo's new YD-2SX drift car is equipped with a motor mount that can be moved into seven different positions to fine-tune its balance, and the BL-PRO4 speed control and Zero2 motor are built to provide the power and control for drifting.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 13, 2017, 8:02 a.m. View Comments

MIP MXT-1 servo tape now available in 3-packs

MIP's awesome MXT-1 double-sided tape is now available in packs of 3 pieces.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 13, 2017, 9:37 a.m. View Comments

New Maclan Racing Race Formula Graphene LiPo battery packs

Maclan Racing added a range of high-voltage LiPo packs with Graphene chemistry to its product lineup for the 2018 season.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 13, 2017, 7:23 a.m. View Comments

Dai, PP and Min won Arrowmax Asia Race Cup round two in Shanghai

The second round of the Arrowmax RC Asia Race Cup was held at Shanghai SYE Raceway, where Jerry Dai, PP and Qian Min won the Modified Touring, 13.5 Stock Touring and 21.5 Formula classes.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 13, 2017, 9:21 a.m. View Comments

Stoub signed with Yokomo

Reigning 13.5 4WD national champion Dreighton Stoub is the latest driver to join the growing Yokomo USA team.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 13, 2017, 8:43 a.m. View Comments

Sutton stepped away from Schumacher

After 15 years racing for the company, with the last five as North American Technical Representative, Billy Sutton graciously announced the end of his tenure with Schumacher.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 13, 2017, 8:13 a.m. View Comments

New XRAY GTXE electric GT car kit coming soon

XRAY published a teaser alluding to the upcoming release of the GTXE, an electric-powered version of its race-winning GT-class kit.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 13, 2017, 7:29 a.m. View Comments

Optional stiff weave carbon fiber chassis for Schumacher Mi6evo

Schumacher introduced an optional carbon fiber chassis for its Mi6evo touring car that's stiffer than the stock piece.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 13, 2017, 8:48 a.m. View Comments

Albanese split from AlexModellismo

Less than a month after announcing a contract extension, Italian off-road racer Luca Albanese said he's departed from the AlexModellismo team.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 13, 2017, 8:38 a.m. View Comments

Double victory for Evans, 2WD win for Cavalieri highlighted JConcepts Indoor National Series finale [VIDEO]

Reedy-powered Dustin Evans won the 4WD and Stadium Truck main events while Team Associated teammate Ryan Cavalieri topped the 2WD class at Speed RC for the last round of the JConcepts Indoor National Series.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 13, 2017, 12:38 p.m. View Comments

Limited edition Trinity Killer Orange endplate set for Monster Max motors

Trinity is offering 100 sets of Monster Max motor endplates anodized orange.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 13, 2017, 8:20 a.m. View Comments

Watch Ronnefalk's air filter and throttle EPA tips [VIDEO]

Follow along with world champion David Ronnefalk as he talks about preparing air filters and setting throttle end points.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 13, 2017, 10:26 a.m. View Comments

New Team Magic B8ER orange edition 1/8-scale RTR electric buggy

Following the release of the "blue edition" buggy, HRC has announced the new orange-bodied version of the Team Magic B8ER 1/8-scale RTR electric buggy.

Mike Garrison Dec. 12, 2017, 8:37 a.m. View Comments

Watch Dakotah Phend explain the TLR 22 4.0 "TQ Screw" [VIDEO]

TLR's Dakotah Phend explains the "TQ Screw" setting he has been running to provide more flex to the TLR 22 4.0 buggy.

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

Keel and Twilling crowned mod buggy winners at Shifty's RC Shakedown

The inaugural Shifty's RC Shakedown took place this past weekend in the brand new off-road facility in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The mod buggy classes saw close competition, but it was Tyler Keel and Michael Twilling who finished out on top.

Mike Garrison Dec. 12, 2017, 8:17 a.m. View Comments

Nitro 200mm GFR Le Grande Finale report

The first ever Nitro 200mm GFR Le Grande Finale race took place in Athens, Greece, with racers competing in a ENS style race format.

Mike Garrison Dec. 12, 2017, 8:08 a.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: Silly RC racing superstitions

Learning about some of the idiosyncrasies of Chinese culture while at the IFMAR Worlds made me reflect on my own pre-race rituals and habits. Do you have any RC racing superstitions?

Aaron Waldron Dec. 12, 2017, 7:19 p.m. View Comments

New T-Works 5mm gold plated dual battery plugs

T-Works has released new gold plated 5mm dual battery plugs, sold in sets of four.

Mike Garrison Dec. 12, 2017, 8:58 a.m. View Comments

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