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THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Tekin HotWire 3.0 with Bluetooth for iOS and Android

When Mike first saw the prototype Team Tekin Racing HotWire 3.0 on display at the 2016 IIC, he was overjoyed to hear about its Bluetooth iOS capabilities. Mike has now had the opportunity to try the new HotWire 3.0 for himself, and he determines whet

Mike Garrison July 20, 2017, 10:11 a.m. View Comments

New HB Racing D817 0.8-module main gears IFMAR-legal rear wings [UPDATED]

HB Racing now offers finer-toothed spur gears and clutch bells for the D817, which are more efficient, as well as an IFMAR-legal rear wing available in three color choices.

Aaron Waldron July 20, 2017, 8:39 a.m. View Comments

New VBC Racing team t-shirt

VBC Racing introduced a stylish new activewear t-shirt that's lightweight and quick-absorbing.

Aaron Waldron July 20, 2017, 7:58 a.m. View Comments

New RC Concept SC10R speed control

After team driver Renaud Savoya finished third at the European Championships for 2WD yesterday RC Concept released details of its latest 1/10-scale racing ESC called the SC10R.

Aaron Waldron July 20, 2017, 8:54 a.m. View Comments

New Arrowmax black-golden droop gauge

Arrowmax has treated its popular 1/10-scale droop gauge, which measures -3mm to 10mm, with its black-gold anodizing finish.

Aaron Waldron July 20, 2017, 7:29 a.m. View Comments

New Ultimate Racing 2S LiPo receiver packs

Modelix Racing introduced two new Ultimate Racing accessories - flat- and hump-style 2S LiPo receiver packs with 2500mAh capacity.

Aaron Waldron July 20, 2017, 8:06 a.m. View Comments

Double win for Wang highlighted ninth annual Timezone GP and Sven Boehringer Family Reunion Race

After nine years, the Timezone GP has now been named the Sven Boehringer Family Reunion Race, honoring a racer who died last year. JJ Wang won the Modified Touring Car and 1/8-Scale Nitro Open finals this past weekend, earning the biggest accolades o

Aaron Waldron July 20, 2017, 9:32 a.m. View Comments

New REDS Racing Gen2 1/8-scale brushless motors

REDS Racing revamped its lineup of 1/8-scale brushless motors to create the new Gen2 series, with a new can, new rotor and new stator windings for greater efficiency and lower temperatures.

Aaron Waldron July 19, 2017, 7:43 a.m. View Comments

Brutal slow motion R/C crash and head on collision [VIDEO]

AMain Performance Hobbies shared perhaps one of the most brutal R/C destruction videos to date. Watch as two 100mph capable Traxxas X01 vehicles fight fire, brutal hits, and a bone shattering head on collision - all in slow-motion.

Mike Garrison July 19, 2017, 9:24 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Maifield and Rivkin won rain-shortened ROAR 1/8-Scale Electric Off-Road Nationals

Starting today, the fastest 1/8-scale electric off-road racers in the country will be competing at the AMain Performance Hobbies Silver Dollar RC Raceway in Chico, CA for the ROAR Nationals, after which champions will be crowned for the E-Buggy, E-Tr

Aaron Waldron July 19, 2017, 10:52 a.m. View Comments

Deschenes and Gelinas swept Quebec RC Series round three in Charlevoix

Round three of the Quebec RC Series was held in Charlevoix this past weekend. Both nitro classes were won by Eric Deschenes, while both electric class wins belonged to Pascal Gélinas.

Mike Garrison July 19, 2017, 8:28 a.m. View Comments

Phil Hurd Raceway to host 2017 Georgia State RC Off-Road Championships

Phil Hurd Raceway and S.C.O.R.E. RC Club will host the Georgia State Off-Road Championships that will be held September 8th-10th in Savannah, Georgia with Lance MacDonald emceeing the event.

Mike Garrison July 19, 2017, 9:52 a.m. View Comments

New Capricorn F1, 1/12-scale, and 200mm pan car aluminum transmission axle

Capricorn has released a new transmission axle which is machined out of hard anodized high grade aluminium that is designed to be a lightweight and durable F1, 1/12-scale, and 200mm pan car option part.

Mike Garrison July 19, 2017, 9:41 a.m. View Comments

New JConcepts aluminum front camber link mount and bulkhead for B6

This new JConcepts 2-piece front camber link mount and bulkhead for the B6 and B6D adds style and strength, as well as the option to change the buggy's weight balance.

Aaron Waldron July 19, 2017, 12:51 p.m. View Comments

New AE Factory Team B64 LRC brass arm mount, +2 steering block arms, and aluminum rear hubs

Team Associated has released their newest Factory Team option parts for the B64 series of vehicles which includes a new brass LRC arm mount, +2 steering block arms, and aluminum rear hubs.

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

New Vision Racing Products XV3 shock pistons for 5IVE-B and 5IVE-T

Vision Racing Products scaled up its XV3 shock pistons to provide the same quick-rebound characteristics for 1/5-scale off-road racers.

Aaron Waldron July 19, 2017, 7:33 a.m. View Comments

Martin crowned 2WD European Champion

Starting from the TQ spot on the grid, Lee Martin's Team Yokomo buggy sped off to victory in Italy ahead of Michal Orlowski and Renaud Savoya.

Aaron Waldron July 19, 2017, 11:43 a.m. View Comments

Novelty R/C Raceway prepared to host 2017 NEMO Off-Road Championships

Novelty R/C Raceways in Novelty, Missouri is proud to announce the 2017 NEMO Off-Road Championships on August 11-12, 2017, with pre-entry now open.

Mike Garrison July 19, 2017, 8:38 a.m. View Comments

New Schelle Racing aluminum steering rack for B64

Schelle Racing released a black-anodized aluminum steering rack to replace the flexible, breakable plastic piece that comes with the B64 buggy.

Aaron Waldron July 19, 2017, 8 a.m. View Comments

Ronnefalk's journey to his fifteenth Swedish national title win [VIDEO]

Upon winning his fifteenth Swedish National Championship, the reigning IFMAR World Champion David Ronnefalk has shared his latest video adventure from Swedish 1/10-scale 4wd Off-Road Nationals.

Mike Garrison July 19, 2017, 9:07 a.m. View Comments

New Xtreme RC Racing 8IGHT 4.0 carbon fiber shock towers

Xtreme RC Racing has released their new 5mm front and 4mm rear carbon fiber shock tower for the TLR 8IGHT 4.0 buggy, designed to be a direct replacement option for the stock aluminum towers.

Mike Garrison July 19, 2017, 8:56 a.m. View Comments

Come Drive With Us - The Psycho Nitro Blast [VIDEO]

5150 Media Productions and Pro-Line Racing teamed up once again to put together another episode of the "Come Drive With Us" web documentary series. The latest episode features the Psycho Nitro Blast - showcasing three days of racing with over 800 ent

Mike Garrison July 19, 2017, 1:55 p.m. View Comments

RIP Daniel Rowlands, 1977-2017

British vintage RC icon Daniel Rowlands, who notably helped contribute to the development of the upcoming Schumacher RC Racing Masami CAT XLS re-release, died over the weekend. Here's a eulogy written by Naushad Ali Junglee and posted in the IconicRC

Aaron Waldron July 19, 2017, 3:50 p.m. View Comments

Zhongshan Laomian won AMA opening race in China

The AMA track in Guangzhou, China hosted their opening race this past weekend, where Team Saxo driver Zhongshan Laomian would take the win in the Modified class.

Mike Garrison July 19, 2017, 8:07 a.m. View Comments

New AE limited edition Nomad DB8 brushless RTR LiPo combo

The new limited edition Team Associated Nomad DB8 RTR is now available with a Reedy LiPo battery and charger combo included.

Mike Garrison July 18, 2017, 10:23 a.m. View Comments

Drake won Oil City Dash

Mugen Seiki Racing star Adam Drake traveled to Edmonton, Alberta, Canada for the Oil City Dash - and came home with the Buggy-class victory.

Aaron Waldron July 18, 2017, 4:07 p.m. View Comments

New TEAMSAXO mini-bus 195mm touring car body

TEAMSAXO has released their new Mini-Bus body shell for 195mm electric touring cars, designed to provide a unique new look similar to that of a full scale mini van.

Mike Garrison July 18, 2017, 8:51 a.m. View Comments

New M2C Racing ZRS 16mm Mugen shock caps [VIDEO]

M2C Racing has released their new ZRS (Zero Rebound System) shock caps, allowing you to build an emulsion style, zero rebound shock.

Mike Garrison July 18, 2017, 9:44 a.m. View Comments

Freestyle foam pit session with Traxxas at Woodward [VIDEO]

In the latest Traxxas video production, the Bandit VXL buggy camps out at Woodward for a freestyle foam pit session.

Mike Garrison July 18, 2017, 9:55 a.m. View Comments

New Schumacher Racing retro t-shirt

With the imminent release of the CAT XLS Masami, you can now recreate the look from the era with Schumacher's new retro t-shirt.

Mike Garrison July 18, 2017, 9:01 a.m. View Comments

2017 AKA Kings of Dirt Oval crowned at Fastlane Raceway

This past weekend hosted the 2017 AKA King of Dirt Oval Championship at Fastlane Raceway in Blue Springs, Missouri. Many of the top dirt oval racers in the midwest gathered alongside a competitive crowd of Kansas City area racers to chase the crown a

Mike Garrison July 18, 2017, 8:05 a.m. View Comments

New Team Orion Vortex Ultimate modified brushless motors

Team Orion has released a new lineup of modified-class Vortex Ultimate brushless motors - just like what Ty Tessmann used to win the 4WD class at last weekend's Hot Rod Hobbies Off-Road Shootout.

Aaron Waldron July 18, 2017, 3:26 p.m. View Comments

WHERE’S WALDO: The crater of creativity

Long gone are the days of handmade option parts, wild setups and ugly paint jobs, replaced now with an RC racing environment that might be a bit more judgmental - and is definitely less original.

Aaron Waldron July 18, 2017, 12:24 p.m. View Comments

New limited edition O.S. Speed 21XZ-B Ty 110% off-road racing engine

To celebrate Ty Tessmann’s ROAR Fuel Off-Road National Championship in the 1/8-Scale Truck class, O.S. Engines released a new limited edition version of the Speed 21XZ-B Spec II called the Ty 110% - as well as the longest exhaust header they've ever

Aaron Waldron July 18, 2017, 3:57 p.m. View Comments

Beginners guide to custom painting your R/C car [VIDEO]

JConcepts has shared via their Facebook page a beginners guide to achieving a custom paint job with a step-by-step guide from Ryan Harris.

Mike Garrison July 18, 2017, 10:04 a.m. View Comments

Arnaldi and Gil Marti won at EFRA Large Scale Euros

Two new European champions were crowned at the Lostallo circuit this past weekend for the EFRA Large Scale Touring Car European Championships.

Mike Garrison July 18, 2017, 8:40 a.m. View Comments

Vigneron has extended contract with HRC and Team Magic for 2018

Thomas Vigneron, current Modified French National Champion, has extended his contract with HRC and Team Magic for the 2018 racing season.

Mike Garrison July 18, 2017, 9:08 a.m. View Comments

New Serpent SRX8 optional black and orange brake collars

Serpent has released new black and orange brake collars for the SRX8 buggy to provide an optional new look from the stock silver collars.

Mike Garrison July 18, 2017, 9:25 a.m. View Comments

POLL: How many kits have you built in your RC career?

For some RC enthusiasts, building a new kit is just as enjoyable as driving the completed project. How many kits have you built?

Aaron Waldron July 17, 2017, 7:54 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Aaron Kothman

Upstate New York native and rising off-road racing star Aaron Kothman talked about his budding RC career, his life, and his future goals in this week's Talk It Up Tuesday.

Aaron Waldron July 17, 2017, 11:15 a.m. View Comments

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