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New HB Racing D413 hard suspension arms

HB Racing has released suspension arms for the D413 made of a stiffer composite to improve handling on high traction surfaces.

Mike Garrison March 23, 2017, 8:28 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 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

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

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

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

New Losi Desert Buggy XL-E 1/5-scale 4WD electric RTR [VIDEO]

Losi has released a new version of its large-scale Desert Buggy XL powered by a huge, waterproof Dynamite Fuze 8S-ready brushless system good for 50+ mph, flip-top cage, revised shock package, aluminum center differential, and officially-licensed MAX

Aaron Waldron March 23, 2017, 8:06 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

New VBC Racing Lightning10M-235 pan car racing kit

VBC Racing has released a new kit for the 235mm 1/10-scale pan car racing class called the Lightning10M-235, with three different battery position options, a hardened steel rear axle and more.

Aaron Waldron March 23, 2017, 7:53 a.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

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

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

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

New JConcepts TLR 8IGHT 4.0 front scoop

JConcepts kicked off the IFMAR World Championships in Las Vegas, Nevada, with a new front scoop for the TLR 8ight 4.0 buggies.

Mike Garrison March 22, 2017, 9:52 a.m. View Comments

RC Shox signed Stevie Slover

RCShox picks up young AE sensation Stevie Slover!

Mike Garrison March 22, 2017, 10:20 a.m. View Comments

New machined aluminum spur gear for Team Magic E5

Team Magic Europe has released an optional machined aluminum spur gear for the Team Magic E5 and E5 HX monster trucks that's recommended for high-power brushless motors.

Aaron Waldron March 22, 2017, 9:25 a.m. View Comments

New BK Servo low-profile BLS-SS-HS coming soon

BK Servo is preparing to release a new low-profile servo - perfect for 1/10-scale vehicles - this upcoming April.

Aaron Waldron March 22, 2017, 9:20 a.m. View Comments

New Serpent Spyder SDX4 roll-center spacer

Serpent introduce a new roll-center spacer for the Spyder SDX4 to create more grip and steering!

Mike Garrison March 22, 2017, 10:27 a.m. View Comments

New Serpent SRX8 black aluminum servo horns

Serpent releases new 7075 T6 Aluminum black anodized servo horns for added durability and style!

Mike Garrison March 22, 2017, 10:31 a.m. View Comments

New Yokomo carbon fiber front stiffener for YR-10F and BD8 spur gear plate

Yokomo has introduced new carbon fiber option parts for two of its on-road racing kits - a front suspension stiffener for the YR-10F formula car and spur gear plate for the BD8 touring car.

Aaron Waldron March 22, 2017, 8:56 a.m. View Comments

RC Shox signed Griffin Hanna

RCShox picks up Serpent pro Griffin Hanna.

Mike Garrison March 22, 2017, 10:34 a.m. View Comments

First look Tekno RC EB410 on-track at SDRC [VIDEO]

Watch as Joe Bornhorst wheels the new EB410 buggy with Ryan Lutz behind the camera!

Mike Garrison March 22, 2017, 4:52 p.m. View Comments

REDS Racing signed Borja Hernandez

REDS is happy to announce that the spanish driver Borja Hernandez has joined the REDS Racing Team.

Mike Garrison March 22, 2017, 9:34 a.m. View Comments

Serpent signed Brian Berry

Serpent is proud that Brian Berry from the USA will be back running Serpent 1/8 onroad cars again.

Mike Garrison March 22, 2017, 9:38 a.m. View Comments

WHERE’S WALDO: Silver State Ice Watergate [VIDEO]

The biggest news of last weekend’s Silver State wasn’t the winners and losers, or the track, or the crowd, or anything else - it was what happened in tech inspection following a B-Main, and the whole situation demonstrates just how ice-cold the state

Aaron Waldron March 22, 2017, 1:58 p.m. View Comments

Brunsden won HNMC Winter Series Round 11

Kevin Brunsden captures yet another win at the HNMC Winter Series!

Mike Garrison March 22, 2017, 10:38 a.m. View Comments

Smolnik signed with Trinity

Hobby Pro USA's Andrew Smolnik announced that he'll be running for Team Trinity in 2017.

Aaron Waldron March 21, 2017, 10:17 a.m. View Comments

Lutz and Bornhorst testing new Tekno RC EB410 1/10-scale 4wd buggy?

A photo has emerged today showing Tekno RC's star drivers, Ryan Lutz and Joe Bornhorst, doing a bit of testing...could it be the EB410?

Mike Garrison March 21, 2017, 3:05 p.m. View Comments

Optional center differential for Serpent SDX4

Serpent has just released their new center differential for the Spyder SDX4 buggy, replacing the stock slipper.

Mike Garrison March 21, 2017, 10:15 a.m. View Comments

Watch Adam Drake talk about the Duratrax FlashPoint infrared temperature gauge [VIDEO]

In his latest video, Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing describes the features of the Duratrax FlashPoint temperature gauge - and how to use it.

Aaron Waldron March 21, 2017, 10:26 a.m. View Comments

Tekin HotWire 11.34 and V258 ESC software update

Update your RX8, RX4, RSX or RS Series ESC and harness this free update including improved power handling capabilities, increased circuit durability, enhanced throttle and braking features and more.

Mike Garrison March 21, 2017, 5:18 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Jason Jakubczyk

Jason Jakubczyk is a 30-year veteran of RC racing and one of the fastest electric off-road racers in the Great Lakes region. Find out more about his RC racing career, what he does for fun away from the track and where his nickname "Boatman" came from

Aaron Waldron March 21, 2017, 12:18 p.m. View Comments

Double win for Elias at Brazilian On-Road Championship opener

Capricorn RC driver Flavio Elias scored victories in both the 1/8-scale nitro and 200mm class finals at the opening round of the Brazilian championship hosted by Mini Autodromo Internacional Zeca Elias.

Mike Garrison March 21, 2017, 9:10 a.m. View Comments

Stringer and McBride won 2017 AARCMCC Australian Titles race

Aaron Stringer and Kyle McBride scored the 1/8-scale truck and buggy wins, respectively, at the Southern Districts Model Car Club.

Mike Garrison March 21, 2017, 9:27 a.m. View Comments

Maifield defended Top 25 RC world ranking with Silver State win

Ryan Maifield has successfully defended his position atop the Top 25 RC rankings with another dominating performance at this past weekend's Silver State race.

Mike Garrison March 21, 2017, 9:20 a.m. View Comments

RC Concept signed Kim Einert

RC Concept continued to grow their factory team for 2017 with the signing of young German superstar Kim Einert.

Mike Garrison March 21, 2017, 9:15 a.m. View Comments

TLR released new carpet racing setups

Team Losi Racing driver JR Mitch posted his the setups he ran on his 22 4.0, 22-4 2.0, and 22T 3.0 at the Extreme Carpet Initiative to the TLR blog, in hopes of helping fellow #22Empire racers get up to speed on artificial surfaces.

Mike Garrison March 21, 2017, 9:59 a.m. View Comments

Coelho and Orlowski crowned Euro Offroad Series Champions

Bruno Coelho and Michal Orlowski crowned EOS champions in Germany!

Mike Garrison March 21, 2017, 9:46 a.m. View Comments

HRC Racing released new "StreetFighter" monster truck tires

These new street shredding rubbers from HRC Racing are designed specifically for monster trucks using a 14mm hex adapter, and are intended for the ultimate grip on the streets of your local neighborhood.

Mike Garrison March 21, 2017, 9:05 a.m. View Comments

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