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New VP-Pro carbon fiber MP9 option parts and spring-type exhaust pipe mount

VP Pro has added a front shock tower and transponder mount to its array of carbon fiber option parts that fit the MP9 series, as well as a spring-type exhaust mount for all 1/8-scale nitro off-road vehicles.

Aaron Waldron April 25, 2017, 9:56 a.m. View Comments

Amezcua signed with PR Racing

Multi-time national champion and Worlds finalist Travis Amezcua has officially joined the PR Racing team.

Aaron Waldron April 25, 2017, 7:57 a.m. View Comments

Watch Drake describe new Flash Point RC brass shock pistons [VIDEO]

In his latest clip, Mugen Seiki Racing star Adam Drake talked about the new brass shock pistons available from Flash Point RC.

Aaron Waldron April 25, 2017, 8:20 a.m. View Comments

Tamiya Championship Series results from 702 RC Raceway

Full results listing and photos from the Tamiya Championship Series race at 702 RC Raceway in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Mike Garrison April 25, 2017, 10:56 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Ryan Cavalieri

After winning an unprecedented fourth Reedy Race title earlier this year, Ryan Cavalieri has a chance to make history later this year at the IFMAR Worlds - and despite the gossip surrounding his absence from a couple of events, he's put together qui

Aaron Waldron April 25, 2017, 8:56 a.m. View Comments

TLR 22 4.0 rear wing angles explained by Frank Root

Team Losi Racing's Frank Root explains the different 22 4.0 wing angles and their affects on the overall handling of the new car.

Mike Garrison April 25, 2017, 11:38 a.m. View Comments

New ProStar custom Kevlar side and mud guards

Pro Star RC Products introduced a line of side guards and mud guards to fit most popular 1/8-scale vehicles that are made of Kevlar, available in either black or yellow.

Aaron Waldron April 25, 2017, 8:38 a.m. View Comments

The Survivor Cup report from Indy RC

Indy RC World and On The Tone podcast came together to host a 3 hour nitro endurance race this past weekend, and recap all of the action.

Mike Garrison April 25, 2017, 11:26 a.m. View Comments

King and Drake won JBRL series opener

Cody King won the Pro Buggy class and Adam Drake topped the Pro Truck final at the Pro-Line Racing test track last weekend, which hosted the first round of the Jimmy Babcock Racing League nitro series.

Aaron Waldron April 24, 2017, 12:10 p.m. View Comments

New Team Associated/Reedy 30-ounce tumbler

This new stainless-steel insulated tumbler cup from Team Associated and Reedy will allow you to carry your trenta-sized coffee to the track in style.

Aaron Waldron April 24, 2017, 10:06 a.m. View Comments

Horne crowned overall champion at Factory Tracks Invitiational

Leisure Hours Raceway hosted the fourth annual Factory Tracks Invitational last weekend, where JConcepts driver Aydin Horne won the overall title - while Dreighton Stoub, Tiffany Wells, Jim Bronson, Mike Himanek and Horne's brother Austin claimed ind

Aaron Waldron April 24, 2017, 12:37 p.m. View Comments

Yeung won XMG track opening race

Jonathan Yeung beat his father, Carson, at the first race hosted by XMG in Dongguan, China.

Aaron Waldron April 24, 2017, 3:42 p.m. View Comments

New RDRP B6 aluminum front bulkhead

Revolution Design Racing Products released an aluminum front suspension arm mount for the B6 that's available in either blue or black.

Aaron Waldron April 24, 2017, 11:39 a.m. View Comments

Double win for Pain highlighted Western Australia electric off-road state title race

Ryper Hobbies' Josh Pain won both the Modified 2WD and 4WD finals at the Model Off Road Buggy Club to earn two AARCMCC Western Australian EP Off-Road State Titles, while Alex Senior, Kai Jaeger and Fabio Silvi also won class championships.

Aaron Waldron April 24, 2017, 4:01 p.m. View Comments

RC Judge looking to award $1000 college scholarship

Submit a 700-1000 word essay about the future of RC toy technology to RC Judge by May 21 for your chance to win $1000 to go toward books or tuition.

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

New REDS Racing WR7 Diamond Edition off-road engine [VIDEO]

After posting a teaser video of its latest off-road engine last month, REDS Racing released its WR7 Diamond version of the R7 Worlds that its team drivers have used to win races around the globe.

Aaron Waldron April 24, 2017, 10:16 a.m. View Comments

New FX Engines B301 coming soon

FX Engines announced that it will release a new engine called the B301 - but didn't say if it'll be intended for. A new GT-class engine, perhaps?

Aaron Waldron April 24, 2017, 11:25 a.m. View Comments

New Traxxas TRX-4 scale crawler coming soon

After photos of a new trail rig were leaked at the Nuremburg show in February, Traxxas has published the first bits of information and press photos of its upcoming TRX-4 - which is expected to hit shelves next month.

Aaron Waldron April 24, 2017, 10:28 a.m. View Comments

POLL: What is your biggest RC racing expense?

RC racing may be more affordable than other types of motorsport, but it still isn't cheap. What takes up most of your RC budget?

Aaron Waldron April 24, 2017, 9:40 a.m. View Comments

RC-Aurora Mini-Z carrying box

RC-Aurora released a plastic storage box that fits a Mini-Z vehicle with parts and accessories.

Aaron Waldron April 21, 2017, 7:58 a.m. View Comments

New 2mm front anti-roll bar for XRAY RX8

XRAY released a 2.0mm front anti-roll bar for the RX8 on-road car, which is now the thinnest of the range of tuning options.

Aaron Waldron April 21, 2017, 8:07 a.m. View Comments

Sweep EXP EVO-R 36 chosen as Reedy Race spec tire

The Reedy Race is proud to announce that the Sweep EXP EVO-R 36 (EXP36RPP) has been chosen as the spec tire for the 2017 Reedy International Touring Car Race of Champions.

Mike Garrison April 21, 2017, 2:44 p.m. View Comments

New X-Factory Infinity carbon fiber parts for XB2 and XT2

X-Factory released optional Infinity carbon fiber shock towers for the XB2, as well as Ackermann plates, a battery strap, and a front chassis brace that fit both the buggy as well as XT2 stadium truck.

Aaron Waldron April 21, 2017, 8:18 a.m. View Comments

New RawSpeed Rip Tide 1/10-scale buggy tire

The all-new RawSpeed Rip Tide is based on a totally redesigned tire carcass that is designed to create a uniform contact patch as the chassis leans while cornering.

Mike Garrison April 21, 2017, 1:13 p.m. View Comments

New Team C Racing TC02CST mid-motor stadium truck coming soon

Team C Racing published the first photos of its newest 1/10-scale off-road vehicle, a 2WD mid-motor stadium truck called the TC02CST.

Aaron Waldron April 21, 2017, 8:34 a.m. View Comments

New Leadfinger Racing Strife Tekno NT48.3 body

LFR has released their newest addition to the Strife body line, and welcomes the Tekno RC NT48 truggy to the family.

Mike Garrison April 21, 2017, 2:35 p.m. View Comments

New Factory Team carbon fiber ESC plate and aluminum rear hub inserts for Associated B6

Team Associated introduced a new carbon fiber ESC mounting plate for its B6 buggy, as well as aluminum rear hub inserts that fit both the B6 and B64.

Aaron Waldron April 21, 2017, 8:43 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Silly season update - how have the biggest movers fared?

This past offseason was one of the most active in history, with ten of the world's fastest drivers changing teams. How do their results so far in 2017 compare to this point last year?

Aaron Waldron April 21, 2017, 1:10 p.m. View Comments

New Black Fabrica carbon fiber touring car wing end plates

Black Fabrica is pleased to introduce their new carbon fiber wing end plate sets for 190mm and 200mm touring cars.

Mike Garrison April 21, 2017, 3:38 p.m. View Comments

New Teamsaxo F1 180 V2 formula body

Teamsaxo has released a new 0.8mm-thick Lexan shell for its F1 180 V2 that features a driver helmet.

Aaron Waldron April 20, 2017, 8:55 a.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: 175RC.com PolyPro Pinion Gears

The PolyPro Hybrid pinion gears from 175RC.com are significantly lighter than standard steel options, but does that matter on the racetrack? And will they hold up to the rigors of off-road racing? Mike tried one on his stock buggy at Fastlane Raceway

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

New Hiro Seiko Titanium lightweight screw kits

New Hiro Seiko Titanium lightweight screw kits are now available for the newest in XRAY, Team Associated, and BZ car kits.

Mike Garrison April 20, 2017, 9:48 a.m. View Comments

New Team Powers M-Radon ESC and MBX sensored brushless motor

Team Powers is preparing to release what they're calling the world's smallest sensored brushless system, comprised of the M-Radio speed control and MBX motor.

Aaron Waldron April 20, 2017, 10:55 a.m. View Comments

Enter to win a new TLR 22 4.0 kit built by Frank Root

Team Losi Racing will be kicking off the TLR Cup next weekend at HobbyTown USA HobbyPlex. To celebrate, they've asked Frank Root to build a top of the line ready to win TLR 22 4.0 kit for a sweepstakes.

Mike Garrison April 20, 2017, 10:34 a.m. View Comments

New Losi Mini 8IGHT DB 1/14-scale RTR desert buggy [VIDEO]

The latest ready-to-run mini off-roader from Losi is a 1/14-scale Desert Buggy built upon the Mini 8IGHT platform, with a waterproof 3S-ready Dynamite brushless system and Spektrum radio equipment.

Aaron Waldron April 20, 2017, 9:08 a.m. View Comments

Branson returned to Capricorn

Capricorn welcomed back former IFMAR Worlds finalist Kyle Branson after a short time away.

Aaron Waldron April 20, 2017, 8:31 a.m. View Comments

A Main Hobbies to host Manufacturers World Cup at Silver Dollar RC Raceway in June

The inaugural Manufacturers World Cup at A Main Hobbies' Silver Dollar RC Raceway will award individual class awards as well as team titles.

Aaron Waldron April 20, 2017, 2:39 p.m. View Comments

New MIP TLR 22-4 2.0 13.5 Aluminum Race Shaft Set

MIP sheds nearly 10 grams of rotational mass off of the TLR 22-4 2.0 for stock and mod class racers looking for increased acceleration, and a lighter weight buggy.

Mike Garrison April 20, 2017, 9:51 a.m. View Comments

New RDRP aluminum electronics plate for B6

Revolution Design Racing Products released a thin, lightweight aluminum electronics plate for the B6 platform that's available in either blue or black.

Aaron Waldron April 20, 2017, 9:41 a.m. View Comments

New Serpent F110 SF3 F1 kit

After the past two years of racing around the globe, Serpent has introduced the next evolution in the Serpent F110 platform.

Mike Garrison April 20, 2017, 10:13 a.m. View Comments

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