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Multiple uses for the TLR Diff Wrench explained by JR Mitch

In the latest TLR Blog Update, JR Mitch highlights the TLR Hex Differential Wrench and its various uses.

Mike Garrison Oct. 5, 2017, 8:17 a.m. View Comments

New Exotek XB2 Flite top shaft, XB2/XT2 LiPo cups, and XT2 shock towers

Exotek Racing has released a list of new items for the XRAY XB2 series buggies and XT2 stadium truck, which includes; carbon fiber adjustable LiPo cups (holders), XB2 Flite top shaft, XT2 carbon fiber front tower, and XT2 carbon fiber rear towers to

Mike Garrison Oct. 5, 2017, 10:18 a.m. View Comments

JBRL announced their first Winter Indoor Off-Road Electric Series

Jimmy Babcock of the JBRL has announced the first ever JBRL Winter Indoor Off-Road Electric Series. The four-round series travels throughout southern California and spans from November to February.

Mike Garrison Oct. 5, 2017, 8:46 a.m. View Comments

New HB Racing RGT8 6-degree caster blocks and 1/8-scale buggy closed cell foam inserts

HB Racing has released new 6-degree caster blocks for the RGT8 for increased steering response, and new black closed cell foam inserts for 1/8-scale buggies formulated for durability and consistency.

Mike Garrison Oct. 4, 2017, 10:27 a.m. View Comments

HobbyPlex to host five-round Tekno RC Winter Series

Classes for nitro and electric 1/8-scale vehicles, as well as 4x4 short course, will be recognized for the five-race Tekno RC Winter Series at the Hobbytown USA HobbyPlex, with car kits going to randomly-drawn winners in each class.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 4, 2017, 5:33 p.m. View Comments

Lander signed with Capricorn

UK driver Stephen Lander has agreed to drive the Capricorn F1-01.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 4, 2017, 11:26 a.m. View Comments

Double win for Orlowski at Schumacher Indoor Off-Road Masters Worksop Series opener [VIDEO]

Watch the 2WD and 4WD finals from the first round of the Worksop series as Schumacher star Michal Orlowski sped off to both class victories.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 4, 2017, 11:53 a.m. View Comments

New Lunsford Racing titanium turnbuckle kit for MBX7R

Lunsford Racing introduced a new set of titanium turnbuckles to fit the nitro- and electric-powered MBX7R buggies.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 4, 2017, 6:24 p.m. View Comments

Italian driver to join Team Associated and LRP?

An email from an anonymous source suggested that an Italian off-road racer is headed to Team Associated with LRP power.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 4, 2017, 11:38 a.m. View Comments

Double win for Cavalieri highlighted Australian Team Associated Championships

Ryan Cavalieri traveled to Glen Innes for the Australian Team Associated Championships last weekend and won the 2WD and 4WD classes, Mathew Parsey topped two classes as well, and Jackson Beale and Nic Jolly won one each.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 4, 2017, 5:11 p.m. View Comments

New FireBrand RC CrownJewel RT39 gold-gloss wheels

FireBrand RC added another new color, gold gloss, to its lineup of CrownJewel RT39 wheels wrapped with Fang treaded drift tires.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 4, 2017, 10:46 a.m. View Comments

New aluminum front bulkhead mount for Yokomo YZ-2

Yokomo introduced an optional aluminum front bulkhead mount for the YZ-2 platform that stiffens the steering assembly for sharper response.

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

New RDRP aluminum bellcrank set for the B64

RDRP has released their new aluminum steering bellcrank for the Team Associated B64 and B64D buggies, designed to add precision and increase durability over the stock steering system.

Mike Garrison Oct. 4, 2017, 10:27 a.m. View Comments

Watch the JConcepts highlights from the RC Monster Truck Challenge World Finals [VIDEO]

JConcepts has released a new video showcasing a recent R/C Monster Truck event. The event shown, held in Chester, NY features a stacked line-up of drivers competing for the overall RC Monster Truck Challenge World Final title.

Mike Garrison Oct. 4, 2017, 10:33 a.m. View Comments

Barsalow, Bourgeois, Steel, Fauteux and Simard won NEORA season opener in Quebec

Chuck Barsalow, Stephane St. Gelais, Erik Steel, Zack Fauteux and Charles-An Simard each won a main event at Circuit Teleguide St. Roch for the first round of the North East Oval Racers Association 2017-2018 championship series.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 4, 2017, 1:36 p.m. View Comments

New AVID V2 turnbuckle tool and Kyosho long rear axle conversion

AVID Racing Concepts guarantees its new axle and hex set for RB6, ZX6, RT6 and SC6 platforms against breakage, and the new V2 turnbuckle tool features improved ergonomics.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 4, 2017, 3:22 p.m. View Comments

Watch Tessmann talk about installing servos [VIDEO]

Former world champ Ty Tessmann put together a clip showing how he installs and prepares his MKS servos in his XRAY vehicles.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 4, 2017, 1:05 p.m. View Comments

Watch Ronnefalk discuss differences between universal and CV-style driveshafts [VIDEO]

Ever wondered what changing from universals to CVD's, or vice versa, will do to the performance of your vehicle? Follow along with world champion David Ronnefalk as he explains it all.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 4, 2017, 12:05 p.m. View Comments

New RC Concept Omega high voltage 2S LiPo battery packs

RC Concept has released their new Omega high voltage LiPo battery pack line, starting with an 8000mAh stick pack and 4800mAh shorty pack - both with a claimed 120C rating.

Mike Garrison Oct. 4, 2017, 10:51 a.m. View Comments

New Futaba S3777SV programmable micro digital servo

At less than one inch in any direction, this new, lightweight Futaba S3777SV servo can be used for a variety of applications.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 4, 2017, 11:03 a.m. View Comments

Watch Drake describe Flash Point RC fuel line [VIDEO]

In the latest clip from Mugen Seiki Racing star Adam Drake, the multi-time national champ talked about the fuel tubing available from Flash Point RC.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 3, 2017, 12:29 p.m. View Comments

New Muchmore Racing V-Made instant rubber tire CA glue for 1/8-scale buggy and truggy

Muchmore Racing now offers the V-Made Instant Rubber Tire CA Glue, specifically developed for the 1/8-scale buggy and truggy tires.

Mike Garrison Oct. 3, 2017, 9:43 a.m. View Comments

Nunn joined XRAY

XRAY is pleased to announce the British off-road driver, Dominic Nunn has joined the XRAY factory team for the 2018 racing season.

Mike Garrison Oct. 3, 2017, 8:46 a.m. View Comments

New Exotek Racing 10-degree alloy caster hubs for the ZX-6

Exotek Racing has shown some love for the Kyosho ZX-6 line of buggies with new 10-degree caster hubs, made of heavy duty 7075 precision machined alloy.

Mike Garrison Oct. 3, 2017, 8:52 a.m. View Comments

Beasley and Cocker won at XRS UK round one

Round one of the XRAY Racing Series (XRS) United Kingdom took place at Midlands Raceway, where Jamie Beasley and Conner Cocker led the the modified classes to victory.

Mike Garrison Oct. 3, 2017, 9:15 a.m. View Comments

WHERE’S WALDO: Can scale realism make a comeback?

Scale crawler rigs are blowing up while racers are stuck in the gray area between “realistic” and “fantastic.” Is there really any drawback to creating ways for the general public to relate to our hobby?

Aaron Waldron Oct. 3, 2017, 6:50 p.m. View Comments

$1000 up for grabs at Jamrock RC Car Club's RMP Challenge Big Cash Race in Jamaica

The Jamrock RC Car Club is teaming up with RMP & Associates Ltd to host a race on January 6-7, 2018 with the largest payout in the history of the Jamaican RC scene.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 3, 2017, 12:45 p.m. View Comments

Watch Team Associated design engineer explain how to use the new Factory Team wheel balancing tool [VIDEO]

Team Associated has released their new Factory Team wheel balancing tool, and to accompany the new release, design engineer TJ Eller explains how to use it.

Mike Garrison Oct. 3, 2017, 10:08 a.m. View Comments

New HB Racing World and European Champion kit, engine, and pipe combos

HB Racing has released three new combos which include the HB World and European Championship winning cars, Orion CRF engine, and pipe.

Mike Garrison Oct. 3, 2017, 8:33 a.m. View Comments

Maffeis joined Team Magic and HRC Racing

Team Magic Europe and HRC Racing has announced Gabriele Maffeis as the newest member of their growing race team.

Mike Garrison Oct. 3, 2017, 9:06 a.m. View Comments

New Traxxas LED light kit for the TRX-4

Traxxas is getting set to light up the trail with their soon to be released LED light kits for the TRX-4.

Mike Garrison Oct. 3, 2017, 9:27 a.m. View Comments

New REDS Racing WR5 Black DIAMOND LTD 5-port .21 engine

The new REDS Racing Limited Edition WR5 BLACK DIAMOND is a 5 port engine with special features based on the famous R5T Team Edition engine that has been a staple in the REDS lineup for 6 years.

Mike Garrison Oct. 2, 2017, 9:01 a.m. View Comments

Ogden won Pro Buggy at Sidewinder Nitro Explosion [VIDEO]

Mugen Seiki Racing driver Cole Ogden won the Pro Buggy final from the TQ spot on the grid at RC Tracks Las Vegas for the Sidewinder Nitro Explosion.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 2, 2017, 6:17 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Joona Haatanen

Fourteen-year-old Finnish superstar Joona Haatanen burst onto the international scene in 2014 when, at age eleven, he made both the 2WD and 4WD finals at the European Championships and scored both junior-class titles — and he's only gotten faster. Le

Aaron Waldron Oct. 2, 2017, 6:59 p.m. View Comments

New Traxxas battery charge indicator plugs

Traxxas has released new battery charge indicators which are designed to be plugged into your LiPo battery Traxxas connector with green meaning fully charged, blue meaning charged for storage, and grey meaning discharged battery.

Mike Garrison Oct. 2, 2017, 8:51 a.m. View Comments

New VBC Racing WildFire D10 Dynamics Edition touring car kit

The new VBC Racing WildFire D10 Dynamics Edition is radically re-designed, and includes a bunch of option parts to celebrate being the tenth model in the WildFire touring car lineup.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 2, 2017, 4:18 p.m. View Comments

New Bittydesign M410 Ultra Lite Weight 190mm touring car body [VIDEO]

When painted, stickered, trimmed, and ready to hit the track, the new Bittydesign M410 ULT weighs as little as 64 grams - helping to reduce roll and maximize corner speed.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 2, 2017, 3:44 p.m. View Comments

New Yokomo YZ-4SF 4WD buggy kit

Yokomo Europe posted details of the new Team Yokomo YZ-4SF shaft-driven 4WD buggy that the team will use at this year's World Championships in China.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 2, 2017, 3:38 p.m. View Comments

Reedy Race lottery winners announced

Here's the list of the 100 drivers who were selected to compete in the Open class at OCRC Raceway for the 2018 Reedy International Off-Road Race of Champions.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 2, 2017, 4:27 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Would you try FPV racing?

If your local track started a class in which cars were fitted with on-board cameras and drivers used goggles that provided an in-car view, would you consider trying it?

Aaron Waldron Oct. 2, 2017, 3:12 p.m. View Comments

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