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New REDS Racing engine coming soon

REDS Racing posted a teaser image of an upcoming engine to its Facebook page on Sunday, but hasn't shared any new details about it.

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

NEMO Racing report from their USA 10-day tour of the south

NEMO Racing recently made the trip across the pond to visit the United States, where they spent 10-days travelling across Texas and into Louisiana for the 2017 Southern Indoor Nationals.

Mike Garrison Sept. 25, 2017, 9:25 a.m. View Comments

POLL: Are you more or less into RC racing than you were a year ago?

Have you become more interested in RC racing in the last twelve months? Has another hobby stolen some of your attention?

Aaron Waldron Sept. 25, 2017, 8:10 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

Hutchinson, Combs, Sanchez, Lyons, Anderson, Wise and Williams won USVTA Southern Nationals at new Apex RC Raceway [VIDEO]

Adam Hutchinson, Rodney Combs, Chris Sanchez, Matt Lyons, Eric Anderson, Mike Wise and Drew Williams all won at least one class at the USVTA Southern Nationals, which marked the first major event at the new Apex RC Raceway in Tennessee.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 25, 2017, 1:11 p.m. View Comments

New Imbue P3.5 X-Ring shock seals

Imbue Motorsports has introduced their new P3.5 X-Ring shock seals for 1/8-scale buggies using a 3.5mm shock shaft. These seals are designed to provide consistent performance with no silicone swelling due to their synthetic rubber material.

Mike Garrison Sept. 25, 2017, 8:20 a.m. View Comments

Snee joined Schumacher Racing

Schumacher Racing has signed former European A finalist David Snee to their off-road racing team.

Mike Garrison Sept. 25, 2017, 9:57 a.m. View Comments

New Bat-Safe LiPo charging case [VIDEO]

Bat-Safe has introduced a new LiPo charging case; an insulated and vented, steel, double wall steel box that is designed to contain the fire and intense heat in the event of a battery fire.

Mike Garrison Sept. 25, 2017, 9:36 a.m. View Comments

Clancy won final round of Southern Rallycross Series at HNMC

The final round of the Southern Rallycross Series took place at Herts Nitro Model Club just outside of London, where Team Associated's Jamie Clancy would take TQ and the overall win in nitro buggy.

Mike Garrison Sept. 25, 2017, 9:48 a.m. View Comments

A final farewell to The Comp - OKC's famed dirt oval R/C track

Due to the land owner no longer wishing to lease their building, The Comp dirt oval R/C track has closed its doors. As one last farewell to the facility many midwest dirt oval racers know and love, Mike was able to catch up with The Comp's founder Ja

Mike Garrison Sept. 25, 2017, 10:07 a.m. View Comments

HP Hobbies announced 2017 Fall Classic [VIDEO]

HP Hobbies in Hutchinson, Kansas has announced the return of one of the longest standing races in the state; the Fall Classic.

Mike Garrison Sept. 25, 2017, 10:34 a.m. View Comments

Huzel and Mitchell won PRCP Summer Showdown Series finale

The final round of the Summer Showdown Series was held last weekend at PRCP Raceway in North Dakota, where Torian Mitchell won the nitro buggy final and XRAY's Jordan Huzel topped the E-Buggy class.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 22, 2017, 9:57 a.m. View Comments

Zang, Masaki and Peterson won Arrowmax Asia Race Cup round two

The second round of the Arrowmax Asia Race Cup was held at SYE Race Track in Shanghai, where Jimmy Zang, Masaki and Bob Peterson won the three class finals.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 22, 2017, 9:01 a.m. View Comments

Replacement gear sets now available for Reedy servos

Do you have a Reedy 0712MG or 1514MG that's making an awful clicking noise or not working properly? Now you can pick up a set of replacement gears and get it working like new again.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 22, 2017, 8:04 a.m. View Comments

New RPM replacement rear suspension arms for B6 and B6D

These new RPM RC Products rear suspension arms for the B6 platform have tighter tolerances, are more durable, and weigh significantly less than the stock pieces they replace.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 22, 2017, 9:44 a.m. View Comments

XRAY Racing Series Germany calendar announced

XRAY has published the dates for the six-round XRS Germany championship.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 22, 2017, 9:20 a.m. View Comments

New RC Speed Secrets titanium hinge pins and screw sets for EB410

RC Speed Secrets introduced new options for the new EB410 4WD buggy, including a titanium hinge pin set and titanium screw sets with two different finishes.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 22, 2017, 10:22 a.m. View Comments

New limited edition Novarossi Karma .21 off-road engine

Novarossi released a limited edition off-road engine called the Karma, with a "square" design (equal bore and stroke) for linear power delivery and low fuel consumption.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 22, 2017, 10:08 a.m. View Comments

Hillside Raceway in New Hampshire featured on local news program

WMUR-TV in Manchester, New Hampshire did a segment on radio controlled hobbies - and featured racers competing at Hillside Raceway as part of the program.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 22, 2017, 9:32 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: In search of an answer - The rise and fall of truck racing

It is no secret that off-road R/C truck racing classes have declined over the years. Mike has gone in search of why, and whether or not they can become as popular again as they once were. He sat down with multi-time truck class national champion Adam

Mike Garrison Sept. 22, 2017, 9:24 a.m. View Comments

New lightweight steel clutch bell for Serpent Cobra GT

Serpent introduced a third different clutch bell for its Cobra GT, a lightened steel option that is vented to reduce operating temperatures.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 22, 2017, 10:28 a.m. View Comments

Watch the French nitro buggy championship final live tomorrow

Automodelisme Live and TrackIsOpen are teaming up to broadcast the final round of the French nitro buggy championships tomorrow, where the overall champion will be crowned.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 22, 2017, 9:12 a.m. View Comments

2.3-carat aquamarine to be raffled off during High Voltage Contest

Legend has it that Palladino, the pirate of the seas, buried this precious gem valued at nearly $900 below the Gli Archi track — and a lucky winner will take it home.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 22, 2017, 8:27 a.m. View Comments

New FireBrand RC CrownJewel-DSR39 wheels

FireBrand RC introduced a new drift wheel design with lots of small spokes plated in gold satin, with chrome accents, and the set comes with a pair each of 3mm and 9mm offset hubs to create that slammed stance look.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 22, 2017, 8:14 a.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Raceform Lazer Differential Pit Tray

Mike's diffs are fresh for racing this weekend after testing out this week's Thursday Testimonials product from Raceform RC; the Lazer differential pit tray.

Mike Garrison Sept. 21, 2017, 8:22 a.m. View Comments

New MIP HD Driveline kit for the TRX-4 Defender

MIP has introduced their purpose built HD Driveline Kit for the Traxxas TRX-4 Defender; aimed to add articulation, durability, and smooth power transfer.

Mike Garrison Sept. 21, 2017, 8:43 a.m. View Comments

BREAKING: Team Associated available again through Horizon Hobby

After pulling out of the North American distributor in 2010, Team Associated vehicles, parts and accessories have returned to Horizon Hobby.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 21, 2017, 12:54 p.m. View Comments

New Tekin Hotwire 3 app update for RS Pro Black Edition and Pro 1S ESC

Tekin has released a new Hotwire 3 App update (13.25.0) for iOS and Android users. The new app update adds recognition and adjustment for the new RS Pro Black Edition ESC, RS Pro 1S ESC, and provides minor performance improvements "under the hood."

Mike Garrison Sept. 21, 2017, 10:23 a.m. View Comments

New JConcepts L1 Layla LMP body for the RC10F6 and X1

JConcepts has hit the road with their new L1 "Layla" LMP body and double rear wing sets for the Team Associated RC10F6 and XRAY X1 formula 1 platforms.

Mike Garrison Sept. 21, 2017, 10:41 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: JQ Racing release party

Yesterday marked the three-year anniversary of a swanky press conference Joseph Quagraine held at the IFMAR Worlds in Messina, Italy, where he treated the media to pizza and beer while we listened to his plans for the team.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 21, 2017, 11:17 a.m. View Comments

New Serpent Viper 988 unveiled

Serpent has officially released the new Viper 988 1/8-scale on-road platform that was announced in late August.

Mike Garrison Sept. 21, 2017, 9:26 a.m. View Comments

Collari talked past times and tool choices in HUDY interview

Lamberto Collari has chosen HUDY tools, and talked about his career, his choice in tools, and the differences from the past to now in an interview with HUDY.

Mike Garrison Sept. 21, 2017, 9:08 a.m. View Comments

New Hiro Seiko small steering wheel foam

Hiro Seiko has announced a new optional steering wheel foam which is 1mm smaller and 3mm wider than the previous version.

Mike Garrison Sept. 21, 2017, 9:43 a.m. View Comments

PDX RC Underground in search of crowd funding

Kevin Focht is looking for financial assistance to begin operating an indoor astroturf RC track in Portland, Oregon — and has put together some cool perk packages to incentivize donors.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 21, 2017, 10:20 a.m. View Comments

Clarke and Grey won at Island Nitro Series season opener

The season opener for the Jamaican Island Nitro Series was won by Denise Burton-Clarke and Douglas Grey.

Mike Garrison Sept. 21, 2017, 8:51 a.m. View Comments

New HRC Racing Jeep roof LED light bars

HRC Racing has released three new roof LED light bars for 1/10-scale vehicles in 4, 5 or 6 LED design including covers with the Jeep logo.

Mike Garrison Sept. 21, 2017, 9:18 a.m. View Comments

XRAY announced off-road Work.Shop at XRS Austria

XRAY has announced the XRS Austria event will include a free signature XRAY Work.Shop with Hupo Honigl and Martin Wollanka sharing tips and tricks, and answering your R/C questions.

Mike Garrison Sept. 21, 2017, 9 a.m. View Comments

New JConcepts F2 body for XB4 2017

JConcepts released a new addition to its race-winning F2 body lineup, this time to fit the XB4 2017 4WD buggy.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 20, 2017, 9:26 a.m. View Comments

Natale and Zanchettin won Emperor of Rome titles

Marco Natale won the nitro buggy final at the Emperor of Rome event in Italy, while Alex Zanchettin earned victory in the E-buggy class.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 20, 2017, 9:17 a.m. View Comments

First look at JConcepts Snoop Nose Chevy monster truck racing body [VIDEO]

At the recent 4-Link Nationals, JConcepts debuted a new "Snoop Nose" Chevrolet monster truck shell. Watch Fred Reep and Dan Wyatt talk about it.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 20, 2017, 8:57 a.m. View Comments

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