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New Exotek Racing F1 top spring set

Exotek Racing has introduced a range of soft top springs for F1 cars designed to increase rear traction.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 16, 2016, 12:38 p.m. View Comments

THE SCIENCE OF SETUP: Episode 3 - Weight Transfer [VIDEO]

Now that you've established a basic knowledge of the physics and suspension properties that define how your car handles on the racetrack, the third episode of The Science of Setup featuring RC Crew Chief covers one of the primary tools that can be us

Aaron Waldron Dec. 15, 2016, 3:08 p.m. View Comments

New 175RC carbon fiber motor plates for B6

175RC.com has introduced new carbon fiber motor plates for the B6, either with or without gear guard, that weigh as little as 5.3 grams - the lightest options available on the market.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 15, 2016, 1:34 p.m. View Comments

Maifield signed with MKS Servos

As expected in our Silly Season Rumor Tracker, top US driver Ryan Maifield has agreed to join the MKS Servos team.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 15, 2016, 10:26 a.m. View Comments

New O.S. Speed T1202 touring car engine

Hobbico has introduced the new O.S. Speed T1202 engine for the highly-competitive 200mm nitro touring car category.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 15, 2016, 8:38 a.m. View Comments

New Contact RC 1/8-scale nitro on-road racing foam tires

Contact RC has introduced a new line of foam tires for 1/8-scale nitro on-road race cars.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 15, 2016, 8:19 a.m. View Comments

New SWORKz S35-3 1/8-scale nitro buggy coming soon

SWORKz RC has published the first teaser image of the upcoming S35-3 1/8-scale nitro buggy due early 2017.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 15, 2016, 2:22 p.m. View Comments

New Shepherd Velox V10 WC 1/10-scale 200mm nitro touring car kit

Shepherd Micro Racing has introduced a new version of its Velox V10 200mm nitro touring car, loaded with new parts, commemorating Simon Kurzbuch's third place finish at the IFMAR Worlds in Italy.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 15, 2016, 10:34 a.m. View Comments

Batlle and Kilic won 5th annual Advent Cup

The Czypu Drom in Germany hosted the fifth annual Advent Cup last weekend where Robert Batlle took the win at Nemo Racing youngster Burak Kilic topped the Junior final.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 15, 2016, 10:44 a.m. View Comments

Lee signed with Arrowmax

Singaporean on-road racing star Nicholas Lee has joined the Arrowmax team.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 15, 2016, 8:13 a.m. View Comments

New Kyosho Mini-Z MR-03VE Pro GP limited edition chassis set

Kyosho has introduced its most race-ready Mini-Z yet - the limited-edition MR-03VE Pro GP with newly-developed Team Orion Xspeed VE PRO 12000Kv brushless motor.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 14, 2016, 8:43 a.m. View Comments

New HUDY premium bearing oil

HUDY's new premium bearing oil works with the bearing's existing lubrication to improve lifespan and promote ultra-smooth spinning.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 14, 2016, 8:29 a.m. View Comments

Hobby Action RC Raceway to host inaugural Desert Classic in March

Sign-ups for the first-ever Desert Classic at Hobby Action RC Raceway, an indoor electric off-road race, will begin on February 1st - five weeks before the event.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 14, 2016, 8:59 a.m. View Comments

Law joined REDS Racing

Chinese on- and off-road racer Felix Law signed with REDS Racing.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 14, 2016, 11:13 a.m. View Comments

Double victory for Hickerson, truck title for Gonzales at fourth annual Big Bend Shootout

SOAR Racing USA driver Gene Hickerson won the 40+ and Pro Buggy main events and finished second behind Graham Gonazles in Expert Nitro Truck with his prototype 998 TD1-based truck at Capital City Raceway in Tallahassee.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 14, 2016, 2:50 p.m. View Comments

Pham finished U4RC Summer Series with four titles

Team Tekin powered Michael Pham to four overall championships in the U4RC Summer Series hosted by Auburn Performance Raceway.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 14, 2016, 3:07 p.m. View Comments

Fifth annual Island Raceway Anniversary Showdown highlight reel [VIDEO]

New York racer Chris Belletti shot this mash-up of race footage and drivers having fun in the pits to celebrate the fifth anniversary of Island Raceway and Hobby.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 14, 2016, 3:21 p.m. View Comments

Watch Drake show how to remove a spun flywheel [VIDEO]

In his latest video, Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing explains how to remove the clutch nut if the flywheel is no longer tight on the collet.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 14, 2016, 3:33 p.m. View Comments

New Hiro Seiko Evo II mock-up brake discs for pistol-grip radios

Add some extra flair to your transmitter with these beautifully-machined aluminum brake discs that fit behind Hiro Seiko's stylish steering wheels.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 14, 2016, 10:33 a.m. View Comments

XRAY signed Bohlen, Collina and Rajki

German ETS Formula-class finalist Jan Bohlen, Italian champion Mattia Collina and Hungarian champion Bálint Rajki have all joined the XRAY team.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 14, 2016, 9:58 a.m. View Comments

New Summer Indoor Nationals venue highlights 2017 JConcepts Indoor National Series schedule

Hobby Action RC Raceway in Chandler, AZ will host the Summer Indoor Nationals as the third round of the seventh season of the JConcepts Indoor National Series.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 14, 2016, 2:37 p.m. View Comments

New PROTOform DB16 200mm rear wing

PROTOform has introduced a new rear wing for 200mm nitro touring car bodies that provides greater stability and increased traction.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 14, 2016, 2:28 p.m. View Comments

New XRAY graphite steering block and upright for T4

XRAY has introduced new graphite steering blocks and caster blocks (or uprights) for the T4 touring car that reduce flex for improved cornering speed and stability.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 14, 2016, 7:51 a.m. View Comments

Zanchettin announced split from Team Losi Racing

21-year-old Italian off-road racing champion Alex Zanchettin announced via Facebook that he has ended his relationship with Team Losi Racing after six years.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 14, 2016, 11:30 a.m. View Comments

Lee signed with Serpent

Singaporean on-road racer Nicholas Lee has joined Serpent to race the brand's nitro vehicles.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 14, 2016, 8:08 a.m. View Comments

Double win for Savoya in Reims for TLR 1/10-scale debut

JConcepts-equipped driver Reno Savoya won both the 2WD and 4WD classes in Reims, France - his first race with the Team Losi Racing 22 3.0 and 22-4 2.0.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 13, 2016, 3:52 p.m. View Comments

Yardy, Williams and Miller won third round of Silverstone Winter Series

Round three of the popular British indoor off-road championship was held last weekend as Schumacher RC's Tom Yardy and Greg Williams won the 2WD and 4WD buggy finals, while Richard Miller topped the Truck category.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 13, 2016, 9:39 a.m. View Comments

Triton RC powered Fischer to AZRCR Championship Series title with final round win

Billy Fischer won the last round of the AZRCR Championship Series and clinched the overall title with his Triton RC-powered buggy.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 13, 2016, 3:44 p.m. View Comments

New Arrowmax RC tungsten steel tool tips

Arrowmax RC has introduced its new third-generation hex wrench tips made of titanium nitride-coated tungsten steel for the ultimate balance of torsional flex characteristics and surface hardness.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 13, 2016, 10:10 a.m. View Comments

Optional stand-up 4-gear transmission and brass front-rear suspension mount for Serpent SRX-2 MH

Serpent has introduced a new stand-up 4-gear transmission for the SRX-2 MH that's best suited for low-grip tracks, as well as a brass front-rear suspension mount for even more traction.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 13, 2016, 11:03 a.m. View Comments

New Axial Racing Yeti Jr. 1/18-scale 4WD rock racer and SCORE Trophy Truck [VIDEO]

Axial Racing has introduced new 1/18-scale versions of its popular Yeti 4WD rock racer and SCORE Trophy Truck.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 13, 2016, 12:18 p.m. View Comments

New aluminum pulley set for TLR 22-4 2.0

Team Losi Racing has introduced a set of optional hard-anodized aluminum pulleys for the 22-4 2.0 4WD buggy.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 13, 2016, 11:18 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Scott Cramer on the new Team Orion Vortex Ultimate stock motors

Horizon Hobby surface brand manager Scott Cramer chatted about the development process that went behind creating the all-new Team Orion Vortex Ultimate stock motor in this week's Talk It Up Tuesday.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 13, 2016, 3:25 p.m. View Comments

New Bittydesign Force body and rear mud guards for MP9 TKI4 buggy [VIDEO]

Italian style firm Bittydesign has introduced the latest body in its Force lineup, this time tailored to fit the MP9 TKI4, as well as clear mudguards to fit the rear arms.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 13, 2016, 9:55 a.m. View Comments

Pro-Line Racing Come Drive With Us episode from Southern Nationals [VIDEO]

Check out the Southern Nationals in this new Come Drive With Us episode from Pro-Line Racing and 5150 Productions.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 13, 2016, 2:25 p.m. View Comments

2017 Euro Nitro Series to kick off with first-ever visit to France

The city of Mulhouse in east France will host the country's first-ever round of the Euro Nitro Series when the four-race championship kicks off in May.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 12, 2016, 10:21 a.m. View Comments

Dominant double for Drake at Toys 4 Tots

Thunder Alley RC Raceway attracted over 110 entries for its annual Toys 4 Tots charity race last weekend and Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing won both the Truck and Buggy main events.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 12, 2016, 1:12 p.m. View Comments

Watch Boots talk about the REDS Racing Quattro clutch system [VIDEO]

Multi-time European Champion Elliott Boots described the REDS Racing Quattro clutch system, including showing how to assembly it properly, in this new video.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 12, 2016, 10:15 a.m. View Comments

Phend, Evans and Heckert won at Horizon Hobby Midwest Classic

Team Orion teammates Dakotah Phend, Dustin Evans and Spencer Heckert won the 2WD and 4WD Buggy, and 2WD and 4x4 short course classes at the Horizon Hobby Midwest Classic hosted by Leisure Hours Raceway.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 12, 2016, 8:51 a.m. View Comments

Lutz on what "silly season" means to pro drivers

Tekno RC's Ryan Lutz shared his opinion of how offseason team changes impact the lives of the industry's top racers.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 12, 2016, 10:34 a.m. View Comments

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