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Alsop, Miller and Cockroft won third round of HNMC Winter Series

The Herts Nitro Model Club hosted the third round of its Winter Series last weekend, where Graham Alsop, George Miller and Rob Cockroft won the Nitro Buggy, E-Buggy and Nitro Truck classes.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 7, 2017, 2:13 p.m. View Comments

Saxton and Drake won JBRL Nitro Series finals

RC Tracks of Las Vegas hosted the last round of the Jimmy Babcock Racing League nitro series last weekend, where Adam Drake won the Truck class and Richard Saxton topped the Buggy final.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 7, 2017, 2:05 p.m. View Comments

Watch Drake explain the new Mugen IFMAR legal lightweight wings [VIDEO]

Adam Drake has sat down to explain in detail the new Mugen Seiki Racing IFMAR legal lightweight 1/8-scale wings.

Mike Garrison Nov. 7, 2017, 9:14 a.m. View Comments

Bayer has chosen HUDY

Martin Bayer has chosen with HUDY for 2018 and beyond.

Mike Garrison Nov. 7, 2017, 9:43 a.m. View Comments

New JConcepts rubber parts trays

This new JConcepts parts tray is designed to hold a variety of hardware and make shock and diff rebuilds neater. It's available in your choice of black or blue rubber.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 7, 2017, 12:03 p.m. View Comments

New Saxo Racing carbon fiber chassis and top plate for the T4'18

Saxo Racing has introduced a new 2.2mm thick carbon fiber chassis and 2mm top plate for the XRAY T4'18 touring car.

Mike Garrison Nov. 7, 2017, 9:56 a.m. View Comments

New XRAY 30T side belt pulley for the RX8

XRAY has expanded the lineup of RX8 belt pulleys with a new 30T option.

Mike Garrison Nov. 7, 2017, 9:26 a.m. View Comments

Oscar and Bryan Baldo announced TLR departure

Less than a year after joining Team Losi Racing, Spanish off-road racing brothers Oscar and Bryan Baldo have announced they're moving on for the 2018 season.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 7, 2017, 12:13 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Yokomo US team manager Joe Pillars

Silly season got off to an early start this year with a handful of drivers making moves before the end of the 2017 season, but the biggest surprise so far came when Joe Pillars, a staple in the Kyosho pits for over a decade, made the jump to Team Yok

Aaron Waldron Nov. 6, 2017, 6:41 p.m. View Comments

New Yokomo YD-2S drift car kit and padded transmitter bag

Team Yokomo is preparing to release a new YD-2S, a composite version of the YD-2 Plus drift car that is optimized for shorty LiPo packs, as well as a padded transmitter bag that can be used to carry a variety of pistol-grip radios.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 6, 2017, 3:52 p.m. View Comments

BBT Podcast Episode 27 - featuring Lee Martin and Damien Whittle

Episode 27 of the BBT Podcast is now available, featuring Lee Martin and Damien Whittle to discuss this year's racing, Worlds preparation, and upcoming events.

Mike Garrison Nov. 6, 2017, 9:18 a.m. View Comments

Yokomo signed Thayer

Yokomo has announced OCRC's Jake Thayer as their first major driver signing in the USA with Joe Pillars as team manager.

Mike Garrison Nov. 6, 2017, 10:13 a.m. View Comments

Yokomo signed DiBrino and Flurer

Team Yokomo added former Reedy Race Open-class podium finisher Andy DiBrino and Masters of Dirt 2WD champ Max Flurer to its growing US roster.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 6, 2017, 4:55 p.m. View Comments

New XRAY aluminum and flex aluminum T4'18 chassis

XRAY has released two new chassis for the T4'18 touring car; aluminum and flex aluminum. The aluminum chassis is designed to provide less flex for very high traction tracks, while the flex aluminum chassis is designed for increased flex on medium tra

Mike Garrison Nov. 6, 2017, 11:10 a.m. View Comments

New RDRP Type B aluminum steering rack for B64

Revolution Design Racing Products introduced an optional aluminum Type B steering rack for the B64 that's available in either blue or black anodizing, which is more durable than the stock piece and enhances steering precision.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 6, 2017, 4:26 p.m. View Comments

Rule changes and 2019 Electric Off-Road Worlds host decided at EFRA annual general meeting

Representatives from EFRA member countries met in Austria this past weekend to discuss proposed amendments to existing rules — and to determine where the 2019 IFMAR World Championships for 1/10-scale electric off-road will be held.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 6, 2017, 12:21 p.m. View Comments

New LFR Tactic pre-cut 1/10-scale off-road rear wing and center stabilizer

Leadfinger Racing released its latest Tactic rear wing for 1/10-scale off-road buggies that comes pre-cut and ready to race, and the optional center stabilizer add-on is available for an even greater tuning option.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 6, 2017, 11:18 a.m. View Comments

Ogden confirmed at HB Racing, won Fall Brawl Warm-Up in debut

On Friday evening, Cole Ogden announced he had joined the HB Racing team — and then he won the Fall Brawl Warm-Up race at the Badlands RC Supercross.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 6, 2017, 1:19 p.m. View Comments

New Raceform RC EB410 electronic tray and Lexan shock towers [VIDEO]

Raceform RC has announced several new option parts for the Tekno RC EB410 buggy including a new electronics tray and clear Lexan shock towers.

Mike Garrison Nov. 6, 2017, 10:25 a.m. View Comments

POLL: Who will win the IFMAR 4WD world championship?

The start of the IFMAR World Championships in China is less than a week away. Who is your pick to win the 4WD title?

Aaron Waldron Nov. 6, 2017, 10:14 a.m. View Comments

New XRAY GTXE 1/8-scale electric GT kit coming soon

XRAY has shared a photo teaser to announce the new GTXE is coming soon.

Mike Garrison Nov. 6, 2017, 11:02 a.m. View Comments

New AME aluminum top deck for the T4'18

Following the introduction of the AME aluminium top deck for the Yokomo BD8, Ruddog has now announced an aluminum top deck for the XRAY T4'17 and T4'18 touring cars.

Mike Garrison Nov. 6, 2017, 10:48 a.m. View Comments

Watch a preview of the new VRC Pro GT3 on-road class coming soon [VIDEO]

VRC Pro Simulator has announced the new GT3 1/8-scale on-road class is coming soon, and has shared a preview of what players can look forward to.

Mike Garrison Nov. 6, 2017, 10:55 a.m. View Comments

New LRP hall sensor level converter for non-LRP motors using the Flow X ESC

LRP has released new hall sensor level converters, designed to eliminate problems with sensor signals between some non-LRP motors and the Flow X ESC.

Mike Garrison Nov. 6, 2017, 9:02 a.m. View Comments

New STRC CNC machined aluminum diff covers for the TRX-4

ST Racing Concepts has released new CNC machined aluminum diff covers for the Traxxas TRX-4, designed to add weight over the drive axle for increased climbing performance while adding a little bling at the same time.

Mike Garrison Nov. 6, 2017, 9:11 a.m. View Comments

Hadley, Rasheed and Cullings won Northwest Championship tour

Keith Hadley won the Nitro and Electric Buggy titles in the Northwest Championship Tour while Tekno RC teammates Derek Rasheed and Cole Cullings added one each.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 3, 2017, 4:49 p.m. View Comments

First look at upcoming SWORKz Apollo Pro RTR E-Buggy

After releasing the car's logo a couple of weeks ago, SWORKz published a photo of the new Apollo — an upcoming Pro-level RTR 1/8-scale electric buggy.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 3, 2017, 11:14 a.m. View Comments

Leisure Hours Raceway to host Horizon Hobby Midwest Classic in December

Team Losi Racing drivers Dakotah Phend, JR Mitch and JP Richards will be at Leisure Hours RC Raceway for the Horizon Hobby Midwest Classic December 8-10 to host a Pro Q & A session, and the Spektrum RC service staff will be on site as well.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 3, 2017, 2:42 p.m. View Comments

First look at upcoming KO Propo RSx3 One10 Flection low-profile servo

KO Propo posted this image to the Facebook page of its Japanese headquarters on Wednesday, showing an upcoming low-profile servo called the RSx3 One10 Flection.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 3, 2017, 11:39 a.m. View Comments

XRAY Racing Series 2018 Italy Tour schedule

XRAY announced the dates for its three-race Italy Tour 2018.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 3, 2017, 11:07 a.m. View Comments

Finlay won 13.5 touring car class at Rug Racers opener

The first round of the UK Rug Racers series was held last weekend at Wodson Park Leisure Centre in Hertfordshire, where XRAY's Zak Finlay won the competitive 13.5-turn stock class.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 3, 2017, 11:19 a.m. View Comments

Gray signed with MKS

East Coast off-road racer Deon Gray joined the MKS Servos USA team.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 3, 2017, 2:21 p.m. View Comments

Callens won Lovan RC Challenge series opener

Team Magic Europe driver Rémi Callens won the first round of the Lovan RC Challenge in Belgium.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 3, 2017, 10:53 a.m. View Comments

CAD images of upcoming SOAR Seiki 998 TD1R nitro buggy kit

SOAR Seiki's newest 1/8-scale nitro buggy, the 998 TD1R, is almost here — and they've released some of the major CAD images showing chassis details.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 3, 2017, 10:20 a.m. View Comments

First look at LFR A2 Tactic body for EB410

Following a silhouette teaser image earlier this week, Leadfinger Racing published a photo of its new A2 Tactic shell for the EB410.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 3, 2017, 11 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Top 5 things to watch for at the IFMAR Worlds

We are exactly one week away from the start of 2wd buggy qualifying for the 2017 IFMAR 1/10-scale Off-Road World Championships, held in Xiamen, China. As with any World Championship event, there is a long list of things to keep an eye on, however, Mi

Mike Garrison Nov. 3, 2017, 9:24 a.m. View Comments

New JConcepts LMP conversion kit for RC10F6

JConcepts introduced a simple body mount swap that allows its new Layla L1 body to be fitted to the RC10F6 for a radical on-road racing transformation.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 3, 2017, 10:41 a.m. View Comments

New Dynamite Prophet Sport Mini AC/DC multi-chemistry charger

Horizon Hobby brand Dynamite is preparing to release a small charging system called the Prophet Sport Mini that can power up LiPo, LiFe, LiHV, and NiMH batteries.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 3, 2017, 11:46 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Kinwald and Hirosaka won 1997 IFMAR Worlds [VIDEO]

This year’s IFMAR World Championship, to be held in Xiamen, China, will mark the 20th anniversary of a special highlight in the RC world, particularly for two of the biggest stars the RC world has ever known: Brian Kinwald and Masami Hirosaka.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 2, 2017, 7:52 p.m. View Comments

Huber joined Team Magic and HRC Racing

HRC Racing and Team Magic Europe have announced the signing of 2015 mod 1/10-scale touring car Swiss National Champion, Philipp Huber.

Mike Garrison Nov. 2, 2017, 9:17 a.m. View Comments

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