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JConcepts named official spec tire of inaugural International Off-Road Carpet Championship

Every buggy and truck that hits the track at the first International Off-Road Carpet Championships in Las Vegas this October will be equipped with JConcepts Swaggers and Pin Downs.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 16, 2017, 1:52 p.m. View Comments

New miniPRO R/C chassis dyno

miniPRO has released their new chassis dyno which fits 1/12, 1/10, and 1/8-scale vehicles to help measure rpm, kV, voltage, current draw, power, and torque of your vehicle.

Mike Garrison Aug. 16, 2017, 8:19 a.m. View Comments

Ellis, Clarke and Debique won third annual Caribbean Invitaitonal

Jamrock RC Car Club hosted its third annual Caribbean Invitational this past weekend, drawing racers from Grand Cayman, Trinidad and Tobago, USA and Jamaica. Lascelles Ellis, Mike Clarke and Andy Debique won the nitro touring, electric touring and GT

Aaron Waldron Aug. 16, 2017, 12:30 p.m. View Comments

LRC: LiveTime named exclusive distributor of ImmersionRC LapRF drone timing hardware for North and South America

ImmersionRC has developed new hardware that uses the video frequency of racing drones to provide accurate lap timing for up to eight aircraft at once without need for an additional transponder, and you can now purchase the system through LiveTime.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 16, 2017, 11:37 a.m. View Comments

Tessmann talked about triple victory at Nationals

Ty Tessmann mentioned the setup changes necessary as the track developed, as well as what made the track most difficult, in his race report after he won three national championships this past weekend.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 16, 2017, 1:15 p.m. View Comments

HobbyPlex 11-Hour Enduro scheduled for October 8

The Hobbytown HobbyPlex will provide lunch for all 3- and 4-person teams competing in an eleven-hour-long off-road endurance race on October 8.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 16, 2017, 1:35 p.m. View Comments

Arrowmax 7.6v LiPo shorty packs received IFMAR approval

Just in time for the upcoming IFMAR 1/10-scale electric off-road World Championships in China, Arrowmax has announced their 5000mAh and 6000mAh 7.6v LiPo shorty packs have received IFMAR approval.

Mike Garrison Aug. 16, 2017, 8:44 a.m. View Comments

New RC Speed Secrets 22-4 2.0 ceramic bearing kit and titanium upper screw set for the 22 4.0

RC Speed Secrets has expanded their line of "Next-Level Hybrid Ceramic Bearings" by introducing the newest kit which fits the TLR 22-4 2.0 1/10-scale 4wd buggy, as well as a titanium upper screw set available in two different finishes.

Mike Garrison Aug. 16, 2017, 8:51 a.m. View Comments

King won second round of DTR series

Despite qualifying fourth, Team Orion-powered and Pro-Line Racing-equipped HB Racing driver Cody King won the main event at Dialed In Raceway at round two of the DTR series.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 16, 2017, 9:33 a.m. View Comments

New RPM flat front a-arms for the B6 and B64 buggies

RPM R/C Products has released their new replacement flat front a-arms for the stock Team Associated B6 and B64 arms. The new arms are designed to be lighter weight and provide less suspension play.

Mike Garrison Aug. 15, 2017, 8:38 a.m. View Comments

LRP distribution contract with Sanwa expired

Sanwa has announced that the distribution contract with LRP expired on June 30, 2017. A replacement distributor for LRP has yet to be announced.

Mike Garrison Aug. 15, 2017, 8:53 a.m. View Comments

New VP-PRO lightweight 1/10-scale rear buggy wing

VP-PRO has released a new 6.5" rear 1/10-scale buggy wing, made up of 1mm thick polycarbonate material.

Mike Garrison Aug. 15, 2017, 8:29 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Tony Truman

Tony Truman is one of the fastest off-road racers in the UK, has a super-cool job in full-size motor sports, and has lent his heavy accent to a number of our live broadcasts. Learn more about Tony in this week's Talk It Up Tuesday.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 15, 2017, 11:05 a.m. View Comments

New LMR hybrid shock stand and parts tray

Lee Martin has released the next generation LMR shock stand, which now incorporates an aluminum design and removable parts tray.

Mike Garrison Aug. 15, 2017, 9:14 a.m. View Comments

New 1up Racing premium pit mat

Randy Caster of 1up Racing has released the new 1up Premium Pit Mat - a 3mm roll-up ultra dense rubber mat with unique circular pattern and stamped in parts tray.

Mike Garrison Aug. 15, 2017, 8:14 a.m. View Comments

70mph R/C Velodrome with Traxxas [VIDEO]

Traxxas tested the high-speed capabilities of the new 4-Tec 2.0 VXL by reaching speeds of 70mph+ at the Superdrome oval track.

Mike Garrison Aug. 15, 2017, 8:56 a.m. View Comments

O.S. Speed B2101 carb settings explained by Adam Drake [VIDEO]

Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing talks about carburetor settings for the O.S. Speed B2101 engine.

Mike Garrison Aug. 15, 2017, 9:05 a.m. View Comments

WHERE’S WALDO: Why I had so much fun at the ROAR Electric Off-Road Nationals [VIDEO]

Visiting one of the East Coast’s oldest RC racing facilities was a new experience for me - and I enjoyed attending the ROAR Electric Off-Road Nationals for a number of different reasons.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 15, 2017, 4:43 p.m. View Comments

Malevanets goes two for two at NEMO Off-Road Championships

While held in the small town of Novelty, Missouri with a population of only 149, the racing was big at the 2017 NEMO Off-Road Championships.

Mike Garrison Aug. 15, 2017, 9:32 a.m. View Comments

Pro-Line at Axialfest 2017 - The Trails [VIDEO]

Pro-Line Racing has shared a few highlights from the trails of this year's Axialfest event in Cisco Grove, California.

Mike Garrison Aug. 15, 2017, 8:47 a.m. View Comments

New Arrowmax RC 6000mAh 7.6v 2S high-voltage LiPo shorty pack

Arrowmax has released a new 6000mAh 7.6v 2S high-voltage LiPo shorty battery pack, which are claimed to charge safely up to 8.7v or 4.35v per cell.

Mike Garrison Aug. 15, 2017, 8:03 a.m. View Comments

POLL: What was most impressive at the ROAR Electric Off-Road Nationals?

Several drivers recorded brilliant performances at the ROAR Electric Off-Road Nationals at The Track this past weekend, and there was a lot that went on. What did you find most impressive?

Aaron Waldron Aug. 14, 2017, 6:40 a.m. View Comments

Hejny cleaned up at T.A.R.A. Southern Scorcher

The 2017 Southern Scorcher from Lawton RC Raceway is in the books, and Brindon Hejny swept the show with four class wins.

Mike Garrison Aug. 14, 2017, 12:27 p.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Big wins or bad attitudes?

In this week's edition of "A Moment with Mike", Mike shared his opinion towards sponsors continuing to support drivers that have shown bad behavior on multiple accounts. Mike questions whether race wins alone is worth the support, despite the unfavor

Mike Garrison Aug. 14, 2017, 11:07 a.m. View Comments

New HUDY 1/10-scale off-road adjustable ride height gauge

HUDY has released their new adjustable ride height gauge for 1/10-scale off-road vehicles, measuring from 14mm to 20mm by twisting the gauge up or down to your desired setting.

Mike Garrison Aug. 14, 2017, 8:15 a.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: Triple win for Tessmann, two titles for Tater, Cavalieri, Stoub and Wight with one each [VIDEO]

Ty Tessmann capped off an incredible weekend at The Track with the ROAR National Championship in 2WD, 4WD and Stadium Truck, and Tater Sontag won the Stock 2WD and Stadium Truck titles. Ryan Cavalieri won Modified Short Course, Dreighton Stoub won St

Aaron Waldron Aug. 13, 2017, 6:55 p.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: New gear from JConcepts, Pro-Line, TLR, Orion, Trinity and Yokomo

With Day Two of ROAR Electric Off-Road Nationals qualifying at The Track is underway, check out new prototype and pre-production items being used this weekend by drivers from JConcepts, Pro-Line Racing, Team Losi Racing, Team Orion, Trinity and Yokom

Aaron Waldron Aug. 12, 2017, 11:44 a.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: Sontag, Stoub and Wight secured spec-class TQ's [VIDEO]

Tater Sontag set the fastest times in the final round of Stock 2WD and Stadium Truck to lock up the overall. In Stock 4WD, Dreighton Stoub already had the first starting spot on lock - and Jackson Brunson had the best run in Q4. And Will Cushing set

Aaron Waldron Aug. 12, 2017, 4:55 p.m. View Comments

Gruber grabbed title at soggy 200mm nitro touring car European Championship

Unusually wet weather in France threatened the EFRA European Championships for the 200mm nitro touring car division, but the race was able to be decided on the track - and WRC's Toni Gruber took the title.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 12, 2017, 5:30 p.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: Tessmann secured 2WD, 4WD and Truck TQ; Cavalieri to start short course final up front [VIDEO]

Team Orion-powered, Pro-Line Racing-equipped XRAY star Ty Tessmann cleaned up in the final round of ROAR Electric Off-Road Nationals qualifying at The Track to lock up the overall TQ honors in 2WD, 4WD and Stadium Truck. Meanwhile, Ryan Cavalieri dro

Aaron Waldron Aug. 12, 2017, 6:44 p.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: Tessmann took 2WD, 4WD and Truck while Rivkin got short course in third Mod round [VIDEO]

XRAY's Ty Tessmann had the fastest round three times in the 2WD, 4WD and Stadium Truck classes, setting himself up to earn the overall in each, while Spencer Rivkin was fastest in Short Course as teammate Alex Kosciuszek moved into the points lead. H

Aaron Waldron Aug. 12, 2017, 1:34 p.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: Stoub, Sontag and Wight best in third Spec round [VIDEO]

Dreighton Stoub became the third driver in as many rounds to set the fastest time in Stock Buggy, while he secured the overall in 4WD with a third-straight TQ run. Tater Sontag turned a new track record in Stock Truck to put the pressure on teammate

Aaron Waldron Aug. 12, 2017, 1:06 p.m. View Comments

New Raw Speed B6 body coming soon [VIDEO]

Raw Speed showed off an all-white prototype of its upcoming B6 body - along with a cool clip showing how it's made.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 11, 2017, 9:41 a.m. View Comments

Enjoy Drive group to host Emperor of Rome off-road race

The Enjoy Drive group will host the Emperor of Rome off-road race on September 16-17, with over 150 drivers already entered.

Mike Garrison Aug. 11, 2017, 10:08 a.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: Cushing cruised in 2WD while Stoub, Wyrick and Wight repeated in second spec round

After a runner-up score in Q1 William Cushing set the fastest time in the second round of Stock 2WD qualifying at the ROAR Nationals at The Track to grab the overall top spot overnight, while Dreighton Stoub, Wayne Wyrick and Alan Wight took steps cl

Aaron Waldron Aug. 11, 2017, 5:23 p.m. View Comments

New VRP 2018-version gullwing front shock tower for B6

Vision Racing Products updated its gullwing front shock tower for the B6 with a double-beveled edge that is less likely to snag on carpet and turf tracks.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 11, 2017, 1:47 p.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: The Track tour and layout map with Dakotah Phend

Can't make it to this year's ROAR Nationals at The Track? Take a look inside the facility - and hear what defending 2WD champion Dakotah Phend thinks about each section of the layout.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 11, 2017, 3:22 p.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: Tessmann topped two, Tollard and Cavalieri took Truck classes in round two [VIDEO]

Ty Tessmann is the overall leader in 2WD, 4WD and Stadium Truck after setting the fastest Buggy times in the second round, along with Cole Tollard's surprise Stadium Truck run, while Ryan Cavalieri is 2-for-2 in Short Course. Here are the top 20 i

Aaron Waldron Aug. 11, 2017, 6:28 p.m. View Comments

New Reflex Racing tab battery hold down for the BD8

Reflex Racing has released a new tab battery hold down system for the Yokomo BD8 touring car; designed to eliminate the need for taping your battery into place.

Mike Garrison Aug. 11, 2017, 9:20 a.m. View Comments

New Tamiya Porsche Turbo RSR Type 934 Black Edition

Tamiya has released a new black edition of the Porsche Turbo RSR Type 934 1/10-scale kit.

Mike Garrison Aug. 11, 2017, 8:51 a.m. View Comments

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