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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Schelle releases new B64 carbon fiber battery strap

Schelle Racing Innovations has unveiled their first, of what we can only assume will be many, new options for the Team Associated B64 buggy. This is the all-new B64 Carbon Fiber Battery Strap.

Mike Garrison March 20, 2017, 11:24 a.m. View Comments

POLL: What was the biggest surprise of Silver State?

What did you think was the most noteworthy - and unexpected - storyline from last weekend's Silver State?

Aaron Waldron March 20, 2017, 3:26 a.m. View Comments

McGee & Lowe victorious at Schumacher Indoor Masters Series finale

The final round of the current Schumacher Indoor Masters Series was held at Worksop this past weekend to conclude the championship points battle.

Mike Garrison March 20, 2017, 9:17 a.m. View Comments

New Exotek Racing XB2 weight tuning battery strap system

Exotek Racing has just released their new ultra adjustable, quick weight tuning battery tray and strap system for the XRAY XB2 laydown gearbox.

Mike Garrison March 20, 2017, 11:17 a.m. View Comments

KM Racing Portugal announces 2017 team roster

KM Racing Portugal is pleased to announce that once again all Tecvelocity.com drivers from 2016 will continue with KM for 2017.

Mike Garrison March 20, 2017, 8:26 a.m. View Comments

HUDY releases new ultra-thick diff oil

HUDY expands their lineup of Ultimate Silicone Oil to accompany 2,000,000cST ultra-thick oil for gear differentials used in 1/10 electric and nitro touring cars.

Mike Garrison March 20, 2017, 8:57 a.m. View Comments

REDS Racing new Clutch Retainer

This little guy allows you to capture the bearing and clutch bell to keep everything in place, even in the event of a bearing failure.

Mike Garrison March 20, 2017, 11:47 a.m. View Comments

Capricorn signs Argentinian Champion Sebastian Recio

Capricorn is proud to announce the addition of reigning 200mm Argentinian Champion, Sebastian Recio, to their factory team.

Mike Garrison March 20, 2017, 9:40 a.m. View Comments

Factory-RC cuts new B64 carbon fiber options

Factory-RC is on a mission to do what they do best (make carbon fiber options and hop-ups) for one of the most talked about cars on the current market; the Team Associated B64.

Mike Garrison March 20, 2017, 9:57 a.m. View Comments

Entries now open for Thumb RC Offroad Mini Nationals

Thumb RC is pleased to announce that sign-ups are now open for the 3rd Annual Offroad Mini Nationals.

Mike Garrison March 20, 2017, 11:06 a.m. View Comments

New Sweep Racing 17mm wheel nuts

Sweep Racing has introduced a set of 17mm wheel nuts to fit 1/8-scale off-road and GT vehicles.

Aaron Waldron March 20, 2017, 3:06 a.m. View Comments

New Yokomo Racing Performer M3 brushless motors and optional aluminum chassis and rear brace for YRX-12

Yokomo has introduced a new range of Racing Performer M3 brushless motors as well as new aluminum chassis options for the YRX-12 that were used to win at Snowbirds.

Aaron Waldron March 20, 2017, 2:46 a.m. View Comments

SILVER STATE: Maifield won Pro Nitro and Open E-Buggy finals, Lutz with second career Pro Truck title [VIDEO]

Ryan Maifield continued his fantastic 2017 campaign with his REDS Racing-powered and JConcepts Inc.-equipped Mugen Seiki Racing vehicles by winning both the Pro Nitro Buggy and Open E-Buggy classes, and Ryan Lutz scored his second - and Tekno RC's fi

Aaron Waldron March 19, 2017, 9:28 p.m. View Comments

SILVER STATE: Maifield best in all three classes in third round, overall TQ in Truck and E-Buggy; Phend overall TQ in Buggy [VIDEO]

Ryan Maifield was the fastest driver in Pro Buggy, Pro Truck and Open E-Buggy in the final round of Silver State qualifying, and locked up the front row of the grid for the Truck and E-Buggy finals, but Dakotah Phend will start the Buggy main event f

Aaron Waldron March 18, 2017, 4:14 p.m. View Comments