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XRAY announced a grand prize for the XRS final at Hudy Arena

XRAY has prepared a special grand prize for select drivers that will be attending the XRS Grand Final at Hudy Arena on May 4-6, 2018.

Mike Garrison Oct. 30, 2017, 9:38 a.m. View Comments

Sneak peek of the new LFR EB410 body

Leadfinger Racing has raced on the scene as one of the first to share a sneak peek of a new body for the recently released Tekno RC EB410 1/10-scale 4wd buggy. Little is officially known, but the teaser shared leaves a lot to wonder about.

Mike Garrison Oct. 30, 2017, 9:11 a.m. View Comments

New miniPRO electric motor dyno quick swap 540 motor holder

miniPRO has released a new quick swap motor holder for 540 size motors on their electric motor dyno station.

Mike Garrison Oct. 30, 2017, 9:02 a.m. View Comments

POLL: Which car brand will win the IFMAR 2WD World Championship?

As the countdown to the Worlds in China continues, what team do you think will win the coveted 2WD title?

Aaron Waldron Oct. 30, 2017, 10:12 a.m. View Comments

New RPM front bumper and skid plate for the Baja Rey

RPM RC Products has released a stock front bumper and skid plate replacement for the Losi Baja Rey, designed to improve protection and durability.

Mike Garrison Oct. 30, 2017, 9:59 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: 13.5 4wd buggy class - good or bad?

Mike is an avid fan of anything 4wd, and personally he welcomes the growing 13.5 4wd buggy class in 1/10-scale off-road racing. In this week's Moment with Mike, he wants to hear your opinion of the class, and offered up a poll of his own as to whethe

Mike Garrison Oct. 30, 2017, 8:25 a.m. View Comments

New Caster Racing ETO 821 1/8-scale electric buggy kit

Caster Racing has introduced their new ETO 821 1/8-scale electric buggy kit, which according to Caster has been in testing and development for over two years time.

Mike Garrison Oct. 30, 2017, 9:22 a.m. View Comments

Traxxas announced $10,000 shopping spree or top fuel ride-along sweepstakes

Enter for your chance to win a top fuel ride-along with Larry Dixon or a $10,000 shopping spree with Traxxas.

Mike Garrison Oct. 30, 2017, 10:26 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Jennifer Lathrop

Not only has Jennifer Lathrop been racing off-road with her husband, Randy, for six years, but she's also one of the fastest dirt oval racers in the country. Learn more about Jennifer "Sippy Cup" Lathrop in this week's Talk It Up Tuesday.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 30, 2017, 10:55 p.m. View Comments

New XRAY XT2 2018 stadium truck coming soon

XRAY announced that details of its 2018-spec XT2 stadium truck will be released as soon as in the next few days.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 30, 2017, 12:56 p.m. View Comments

Absolute Hobbyz Halloween sale event

AbsoluteHobbyz.com is offering up spooky savings this week by offering 10% off everything! Redeem your Halloween savings by entering coupon code "HALLOWEEN" at checkout.

Mike Garrison Oct. 30, 2017, 8:46 a.m. View Comments

What Team Trinity's Ernie Provetti thinks about handout motors

Team Trinity president Ernie Provetti shared his thoughts about racing events instituting a handout motor rule.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 30, 2017, 11:08 a.m. View Comments

LRC: Newest MyLaps firmware update adds features, disables MRT transponders

The latest MyLaps decoder firmware is compatible with new drone racing transponders as well as newer model car transponders — but the black MRT units won't work. Here's what you need to know to get ready for the switch.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 27, 2017, 2:28 p.m. View Comments

Lathrop won Mod Sprint title in Triple Crown Dirt Oval Series

Team Tekin powered Jennifer Lathrop to the overall championship in Mod Sprint in the Triple Crown Dirt Oval Series.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 27, 2017, 11:37 a.m. View Comments

New 6mik Barracuda 1/8-scale buggy tire coming soon

French company 6mik published a teaser image and some preliminary information on its upcoming Barracuda tire for 1/8-scale buggies, featuring an intermediate tread design that fits between two of its previously available patterns.

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

New Spektrum DX5C 5-channel radio system [VIDEO]

Spektrum's new DX5C combines pro-level features and five channels of control with an entry-level price tag.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 27, 2017, 12:39 p.m. View Comments

JQ Racing looking for team drivers for 2018

JQ Racing has begun accepting applications to join its growing international squad for next year.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 27, 2017, 1:03 p.m. View Comments

Check out Toyota UK's full-size Hilux Bruiser replica [VIDEO]

Toyota UK decked out its latest Hilux pickup truck to look like the iconic 1980s Tamiya Bruiser!

Aaron Waldron Oct. 27, 2017, 1:20 p.m. View Comments

New Traxxas TRX-4 Tactical Unit coming soon

Traxxas equipped its TRX-4 scale rig with a new body and tire/wheel package for a tough, military-spec look.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 27, 2017, 2:06 p.m. View Comments

Watch how A Main Hobbies created the Monster Slash [VIDEO]

Got a 2WD Slash laying around, and looking for something different to drive? Check out this Monster Slash conversion concept from A Main Hobbies.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 27, 2017, 6:23 p.m. View Comments

New Team Losi Racing blog explaining LLRC rear hinge pin brace set and aluminum rear hubs with inserts for 8IGHT platform

The newest Team Losi Racing blog post dives into the details, and benefits, of the new low-low roll center rear hinge pin brace and aluminum adjustable rear hubs that come with three different bearing inserts that are designed for the 8IGHT series of

Aaron Waldron Oct. 27, 2017, 11:12 a.m. View Comments

Stees won Arizona State Championships in 4WD

XRAY's Tanner Stees won the 4WD class at the Arizona State Championships hosted by Hobby Action RC Raceway.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 27, 2017, 11:31 a.m. View Comments

New SWORKz team sunglasses

SWORKz introduced a pair of stylish sunglasses made with lightweight polycarbonate lenses that provide UVA and UVB protection.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 27, 2017, 12:13 p.m. View Comments

Coelho to begin second title defense as Euro Touring Series kicks off season 11 in Austria

Vienna hosts the first round of the the eleventh season of the Euro Touring Series this weekend, where XRAY's Bruno Coelho enters as the two-time reigning champ.

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

New Mugen Seiki Racing MBX7 option spur gear, IFMAR legal wings, and front uprights

Mugen Seiki Racing has released a lineup of new option parts for the MBX7 series buggies including a new spur gear, IFMAR legal rear wings, and front uprights.

Mike Garrison Oct. 26, 2017, 9:20 a.m. View Comments

Kurzbuch has joined Mugen Seiki Europe electric on-road team

1/8-scale On-Road World Champion and Shepherd driver, Simon Kurzbuch, will use Mugen Seiki MTC1 throughout upcoming winter season for national and international events.

Mike Garrison Oct. 26, 2017, 9:43 a.m. View Comments

Entries now open for 2018 Dirt Nitro Challenge

Space is limited for the 1/8-scale nitro and electric portion of the 19th annual Dirt Nitro Challenge at Fear Farm RC Raceway. Don't hesitate - sign up right away!

Aaron Waldron Oct. 26, 2017, 10:12 a.m. View Comments

Mitch and Jones to attend 2017 Masters of Dirt on behalf of TLR

In the latest TLR blog update, JR Mitch has announced that Tyler Jones and himself will be on-site racing for the 2017 Masters of Dirt at BeachRC - inviting racers to stop by for TLR support, setup, and advice.

Mike Garrison Oct. 26, 2017, 9:33 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Cavalieri made history with double win at 2011 Worlds [VIDEO]

Get ready for the upcoming IFMAR Worlds in China by re-watching what went down in Finland six years ago, where Team Associated star Ryan Cavalieri joined the most elite company in the RC racing record books.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 26, 2017, 4:55 p.m. View Comments

Watch Avid FastTune camber shims for pillow ball suspension explained by Drake [VIDEO]

Adam Drake has shared an up close look and explanation of the new Avid FastTune Camber Shims for pillow ball suspension - designed to allow you to adjust your camber on popular pillow ball designs without having to fully unthread them.

Mike Garrison Oct. 26, 2017, 9:50 a.m. View Comments

Gravity RC announced as official sponsor of the Las Vegas Gran Prix Winter Edition

702 RC Raceway is pleased to announce the Las Vegas Gran Prix Winter Edition 2018 - sponsored by Gravity RC.

Mike Garrison Oct. 26, 2017, 8:54 a.m. View Comments

New Team Titan BLITZ ALTIS 2.3e 190mm touring car body

Based on the successful 2008 IFMAR world champion BLITZ 1/10 200mm ATLIS 2.3 body, Team Titan has released the new ALTIS 2.3e - a 190mm 1/10-scale electric touring car rendition of the 200mm nitro version.

Mike Garrison Oct. 26, 2017, 9:10 a.m. View Comments

New XRAY T4'18 brass chassis stiffener

XRAY has CNC-machined a new brass chassis stiffener as an alternative to the stock graphite stiffener, adding 4 grams of extra weight to the center of the chassis.

Mike Garrison Oct. 26, 2017, 9 a.m. View Comments

New T-Works RC EB410 Titanium and gold plated screw kits and Titanium turnbuckles

T-Works has released a new Titanium screw kit, gold plated screw kit, and Titanium turnbuckles for the Tekno RC EB410.

Mike Garrison Oct. 26, 2017, 10:02 a.m. View Comments

New West Coast R/C Works black carpet edition V2 pan car body support

West Coast R/C Works has released their new V2 pan car body support with improved rigidity and stability over the 3D printed V1.

Mike Garrison Oct. 26, 2017, 8:35 a.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Exotek Racing Flite black POM 17.5 racing pinion gears

For this week's Thursday Testimonials product review, Mike hit the track with the all-new Exotek Racing Flite Series black POM (plastic) pinion gears. Mike has shared his thoughts, his opinions, and even a short clip highlighting how his day at the t

Mike Garrison Oct. 25, 2017, 11:37 a.m. View Comments

Mugen Seiki signed Elias

17-time on-road and 2-time off-road Brazilian champion Flavio Elias joined the Mugen Seiki Racing team.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 25, 2017, 10:42 a.m. View Comments

New Capricorn C803 EP Pro 1/8-scale electric on-road racing kit

Just days after introducing its 1/8-scale electric on-road car called the C803 EP, Capricorn RC released the Pro version with a 2-speed gearbox.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 25, 2017, 10:51 a.m. View Comments

New AME carbon fiber backbone for BD8

RUDDOG Distribution announced the new Team AME carbon fiber backbone for the BD8 touring car, which improves stability and corner speed in all conditions.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 25, 2017, 11:17 a.m. View Comments

New IGT8 GTe electric GT racing kit

IGT8 has introduced a brushless-powered version of its US national champion GT-class car.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 25, 2017, 6:21 p.m. View Comments

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