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New Power Light Kit update for Capricorn TE-03 touring car

Capricorn RC has released the Power Light Kit for its TE-03 touring car which consists of a new chassis and upper deck, updated shock bodies and shock towers, re-designed bulkhead brackets and a slimmer motor mount.

Aaron Waldron March 28, 2017, 9:12 a.m. View Comments

Fischer returned to Capricorn

After less than a year away, German touring car ace Marc Fischer has re-joined the Capricorn team.

Aaron Waldron March 28, 2017, 8:20 a.m. View Comments

New Pro-Line Racing Devastator solid axle monster truck tire

Pro-Line is proud to introduce the evolution in Race Tire Technology specifically designed for Scale Solid Axle Monster Trucks: the Devastator.

Mike Garrison March 28, 2017, 9:20 a.m. View Comments

New Gravity RC sidewall glue tracing kit

Gravity RC has released a new package that helps you apply the proper amount of CA glue to the sidewalls of front touring car tires to prevent traction rolling on carpet.

Aaron Waldron March 27, 2017, 10:13 a.m. View Comments

POLL: Has social media made the RC racing scene better or worse?

It's no question that pro drivers, track owners and company representatives are more accessible than ever - but track drama is also more easily spread thanks to Facebook and Twitter. Do you think social media has helped or hurt RC racing?

Aaron Waldron March 27, 2017, 9:54 a.m. View Comments

Ielasi and Mazzeo won EFRA GP series opener in Cassino

Daniele Ielasi took the victory in the 1/8-scale nitro class final and Alessio Mazzeo topped the 200mm category in Italy as the EFRA GP series for 2017 kicked off.

Aaron Waldron March 27, 2017, 8:38 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Kaja Novotny

Twenty-year-old Prague native and XRAY team driver Kaja Novotny chatted about how he got started in RC racing, balancing schoolwork with practice, and his surprising career goal in this week's Talk It Up Tuesday.

Aaron Waldron March 27, 2017, 4:12 p.m. View Comments

Two wins each for Sontag and Tollard at inaugural Team Orion Revolution

Race 'Em RC hosted the first-ever Team Orion Revolution last weekend, where young Team Losi Racing driver Tater Sontag topped the 13.5 4WD buggy and spec-motor 17.5 2WD buggy class - where all 70 entries used the new Ultimate Stock - and Team Associa

Aaron Waldron March 27, 2017, 12:38 p.m. View Comments

Jerome Aigoin won opening round of French nitro buggy nationals

The first round of the French 1/8-scale nitro off-road national championships was held last weekend in Bergerac, and Aigoin Racing driver Jerome Aigoin drove his Ultimate-powered XRAY to the win.

Aaron Waldron March 27, 2017, 11:16 a.m. View Comments

New Team Associated RC8B3.1e Team Kit electric 1/8-scale buggy [GALLERY]

Team Associated has also released an electric version of its new RC8B3.1, which features a two-piece sliding motor mount and 90% parts compatibility with the nitro buggy.

Aaron Waldron March 27, 2017, 12:47 p.m. View Comments

MOMENT WITH MIKE: One terribly mistaken take-out

Don't make the bad decision to seek revenge on the racetrack worse by wrecking the wrong car - especially when its driver is your wife.

Mike Garrison March 27, 2017, 2:33 p.m. View Comments

New Pro-Line Racing Elite B6 body

Introducing the all new Elite series of race bodies for 1:10 buggy, a clean-sheet design from Pro-Line bringing a fresh new look to the class.

Mike Garrison March 27, 2017, 2:03 p.m. View Comments

New Pro-Line Racing Sand 2 Snow action montage [VIDEO]

Pro-Line Racing published a new clip showing vehicles equipped with its products shredding powder and tearing up dunes - with some very funny outtakes at the end!

Aaron Waldron March 27, 2017, 9:21 a.m. View Comments

New Team Associated RC8B3.1 1/8-scale nitro buggy kit [GALLERY]

Team Associated has introduced a new version of its championship-winning 1/8-scale nitro buggy, called the RC8B3.1, with a new four-shoe clutch, new High Torque Capacity differentials, revised suspension and more.

Aaron Waldron March 27, 2017, 11:28 a.m. View Comments

New teaser clip for upcoming REDS Racing WR7 engine [VIDEO]

REDS Racing published a short video showing off a new off-road engine called the WR7.

Aaron Waldron March 27, 2017, 9:44 a.m. View Comments

Roeygens won five-race Lovan Challenge series

Peter Roeygens captured the overall championship at Velocitatem Arena, while Team Magic Europe driver Christophe Libeer finished third.

Aaron Waldron March 27, 2017, 8:58 a.m. View Comments

Dell named X-Factory UK 1/8-scale off-road team manager

X-Factory UK has announced top British nitro off-road mechanic Jon Dell as its new team manager.

Aaron Waldron March 27, 2017, 8:51 a.m. View Comments

TWT signed Prumper

German touring car ace Yannic Prumper has agreed to use the TWT setup board and car stand through the 2018 season.

Aaron Waldron March 27, 2017, 9:07 a.m. View Comments

New carbon fiber chassis and rear pod plate for Serpent S120 LTR

Serpent has released a 2.5mm-thick chassis and rear pod plate for the Serpent S120 LTR that increases steering and stability, and will be included as standard in future kits.

Aaron Waldron March 24, 2017, 11:04 a.m. View Comments

New soft and hard clay compounds coming soon from Hot Race Tyres

Hot Race Tyres will be releasing two new rubber compounds for its 1/8-scale off-road and upcoming 1/10-scale buggy tires that have been developed specifically for clay surfaces.

Aaron Waldron March 24, 2017, 11:35 a.m. View Comments

Futaba signed full-size monster truck racer Bari Musawwir

Bari Musawwir, who drives the Zombie in the Monster Jam series and is a long-time RC enthusiast, will now use Futaba radio equipment in his personal rigs.

Aaron Waldron March 24, 2017, 9:10 a.m. View Comments

LRC EXCLUSIVE: RCSignup owner Bobby Phillips on this week's website hack

The popular RC event entry site RCSignup was hit by hackers earlier this week, so we reached out to site owner Bobby Phillips for an update.

Aaron Waldron March 24, 2017, 12:17 p.m. View Comments

New HB Racing screw-type shock pins and titanium turnbuckles for D8- and E8-series vehicles

HB Racing has released new hardware options for its D8- and E8-series cars and trucks, as well as other 1/8-scale vehicles that use metric hardware.

Aaron Waldron March 24, 2017, 9:55 a.m. View Comments

New GNB Racing LiPo batteries from Bellgate Distributors

Bellgate Distributors has introduced a new lineup of GNB Racing LiPo packs - and they're ROAR-approved!

Aaron Waldron March 24, 2017, 9:21 a.m. View Comments

Mugen Seiki signed Keller, introduced new hard-anodized shocks for MRX and MTX platforms

Mugen Seiki Europa announced that multi-time German national champion Carsten Keller has joined the team, and that new hard-anodized shock bodies for the MRX and MTX on-road racing vehicles are now available.

Aaron Waldron March 24, 2017, 11:48 a.m. View Comments

Optional lightweight aluminum chassis for Intech Racing ER-14 and ERSC-10 vehicles

Intech Racing has released new hard-coated aluminum chassis plates for the ER-14 4WD buggy and ERSC-10 short course truck that reduce weight by up to 20 percent.

Aaron Waldron March 24, 2017, 9:38 a.m. View Comments

2017 ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals entries to open Monday

In June, Stateline RC Raceway will host the 2017 ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals - where two champions will be crowned, and the 2018 Worlds team will be decided. Entries will open Monday, April 3rd and are sure to fill up fast!

Aaron Waldron March 24, 2017, 10:05 a.m. View Comments

New Mon-Tech Racing F17 formula body

Mon-Tech Racing showed off its upcoming F17 body for 1/10-scale Formula-class kits.

Aaron Waldron March 24, 2017, 10:53 a.m. View Comments

Modified-class double victory for Hebert highlighted Canadian On-Road Nationals

PROTOform drivers chalked up several wins at the 2017 Canadian On-Road Nationals, as 450 entries competed on a carpet track in the Seaway Mall in Ontario, with Keven Hebert taking the titles in both Modified Touring Car (with a prototype body) and Mo

Aaron Waldron March 24, 2017, 10:38 a.m. View Comments

New M2C Racing Kyosho STRR aluminum rear chassis brace

New optional aluminum rear chassis brace to stiffen the STRR truggy.

Mike Garrison March 23, 2017, 9:44 a.m. View Comments

Ramoutar won RCMOTT National Series first round

Zameer Ramoutar has won the opening round of the 2017 RCMOTT National Championship.

Mike Garrison March 23, 2017, 10 a.m. View Comments

Double victory for Boots at Maritime Raceway Astro Wars World Cup

REDS Racing-powered Kyosho Europe driver Elliott Boots won both the 2WD and 4WD classes on the blue carpet at Maritime Raceway ahead of the track's closing next Tuesday.

Aaron Waldron March 23, 2017, 8:58 a.m. View Comments

New JConcepts 3D-printed elephant trunk-style chassis brace for YZ-2

JConcepts has added a new item to its Shapeways store - an elephant trunk-style chassis brace that's more flexible than the stock piece, which yields more traction.

Aaron Waldron March 23, 2017, 12:59 p.m. View Comments

New XRAY 9-degree XB4 graphite composite c-hubs

New graphite composite C-hub designed for most track conditions, especially for high- and very-high-traction tracks.

Mike Garrison March 23, 2017, 9:12 a.m. View Comments

St. Louis Dirt Burners to host eleventh annual Futaba/O.S. Nitro Challenge in July

The Futaba/O.S. Nitro Challenge will return to the St. Louis Dirtburners on July 27-30, where the podium finishers in the Intermediate and Expert classes will score new equipment - and the Pro-class winners will take home cash!

Aaron Waldron March 23, 2017, 1:10 p.m. View Comments

THE SCIENCE OF SETUP: Episode 8 - Shocks, Part One [VIDEO]

Shocks - or dampers - are one of the most difficult aspects of RC car setup to comprehend. Episode 8 of the Science of Setup with RC Crew Chief's Bob Wright goes through the basics of shock damper design and operation.

Aaron Waldron March 23, 2017, 10:41 a.m. View Comments

Pro-Line Racing test track to host SoCal Nitro Shootout next weekend

The Pro-Line Racing SoCal Nitro Shootout is a two-day race (with additional Friday practice) planned for next weekend on the track located behind the company's headquarters in Southern California.

Aaron Waldron March 23, 2017, 1:21 p.m. View Comments

Van Gansen won EZ Racing Indoor Series Round Two

XRAY's Vincent Van Gansen won the second round of the EZ Racing Indoor Series.

Mike Garrison March 23, 2017, 10:07 a.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: SMC Racing Totemic 17.5-turn brushless stock motor

Rather than offer a line of brushless motors and then cherry-picking the best for a premium price, SMC Racing says that their Totemic spec racing motors are all fast. How fast? Joe Adragna tried one at his local astroturf track to find out.

Aaron Waldron March 23, 2017, 2:43 p.m. View Comments

New Tekin RX8 GEN3 1/8 competition brushless ESC

Tekin's new RX8 GEN3 brings bigger power handling capabilities and increased reliability to 1/8 scale racing.

Mike Garrison March 23, 2017, 10:17 a.m. View Comments

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