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New Hobbywing XR10 Pro 1S speed control

Hobbywing has introduced the new XR10 Pro 1S brushless speed control designed specifically for the challenges of 1/12-scale racing.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 29, 2016, 10:42 a.m. View Comments

Win a new ARRMA Nero in Hobbico's free Instagram contest

Are you an Instagram user? You can be entered to win a free ARRMA Nero by completing three easy steps to enter Hobbico's contest!

Aaron Waldron Sept. 29, 2016, 11:41 a.m. View Comments

Inside Ricochet R/C Raceway - SoCal's first carpet off-road track

Ricochet R/C Raceway in El Centro, CA is the first track in Southern California regularly offering off-road racing on carpet - and it's been a big hit so far.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 29, 2016, 3:02 p.m. View Comments

Swauger signed with ULTI

Former IFMAR World Champion Mike Swauger has joined the ULTI team and will use the brand's 1/8- and 1/10-scale tires.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 29, 2016, 10:30 a.m. View Comments

Former world champion hospitalized in Vegas

Spanish driver Robert Batlle, who won the 2012 IFMAR Worlds in Argentina, was admitted to the Southern Hills Medical Center with kidney stones yesterday - but he's expected to be ready to hit the track for the start of practice.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 29, 2016, 12:02 p.m. View Comments

New Sanwa Exzes ZZ Black Edition 2.4 GHz stick radio

Like the M12 40th Anniversary Edition, the stick radio counterpart Exzes ZZ is now available with a black lacquer finish.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 29, 2016, 2:46 p.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: What kind of Worlds will we get?

The last four IFMAR Fuel Off-Road Buggy World Championships have yielded four different winners - and four very different 60-minute finals, from late-race upsets to runaway blowouts. What do you think next week's race will be like?

Aaron Waldron Sept. 28, 2016, 4:17 p.m. View Comments

Janssen clinched second Dutch national championship

Team Magic Europe's Rob Janssen won Dutch national title number two - this time in the 13.5-stock category, as the Modified class is no longer offered.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 28, 2016, 9:18 a.m. View Comments

New Team Shepherd "European and World Champions" t-shirts

Team Shepherd has introduced a new t-shirt design to celebrate the company's major on-track results.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 28, 2016, 11:51 a.m. View Comments

Traxxas action reel crash and fail compilation [VIDEO]

Think all of those Traxxas videos are shot without accidents? Here's a three-minute mash-up of spectacular wrecks - you can probably guess how this quadcopter vs. monster truck head-to-head worked out...

Aaron Waldron Sept. 28, 2016, 12:33 p.m. View Comments

New HPI Racing brushless- and nitro-powered Bullet RTR stadium and monster trucks, new Jumpshot ST brushed RTR stadium truck

Hobbico has introduced five new HPI Racing RTR's - including brushless- and nitro-powered Bullet ST and Bullet MT models, as well as the brushed Jumpshot ST.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 28, 2016, 12:52 p.m. View Comments

AKA's race wins from last weekend

AKA Products team drivers Ryan Cavalieri, Keith Hadley, Jesse Munn, Scott Spear, Carlos Sikora and Francisco Ortiz won races in California, the Pacific Northwest, Texas and the Dominican Republic.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 28, 2016, 10:20 a.m. View Comments

Akiyama upset world champion teammate to win AOC in South Korea

17-year-old Yokomo superstar Naoki Akiyama outpaced new IFMAR ISTC title-holder Ronald Volker to win the Asian On-Road Championship stop at GRC Circuit in Gimpo City, South Korea, just outside the capital of Seoul.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 28, 2016, 12:09 p.m. View Comments

Amezcua announced split from Team Durango

After five years of racing for the brand and helping to coordinate its North American team, former ROAR national champion Travis Amezcua has moved on from Team Durango.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 28, 2016, 9:47 a.m. View Comments

New Schumacher Mini Dart carpet and turf off-road tires for 2WD and 4WD buggies

Schumacher has introduced the new Mini Dart tread pattern for 2WD and 4WD buggies, which fits between the Mini Pin and Mini Spike to create a versatile tire usable on both carpet and astroturf off-road tracks.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 28, 2016, 9:02 a.m. View Comments

New hard-anodized aluminum idler gear for HB D216

HB Racing has introduced an optional aluminum idler gear for the D216 buggy that's hard-anodized for added durability.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 28, 2016, 11:34 a.m. View Comments

Second annual Thumb RC Mini Nationals race report

Forty-six entries over seven classes competed at Thumb RC's second annual Mini Nationals - and a handful of free cars were given away as well.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 27, 2016, 10:51 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Jake Dellinger

Jake Dellinger is one of the fastest nitro off-road racers from Texas, a former ROAR Nationals finalist, and will be one of the Americans representing the host country at next week's IFMAR World Championships in Las Vegas. Learn more about Jake and h

Aaron Waldron Sept. 27, 2016, 3:09 p.m. View Comments

Vigneron crowned French modified touring car national champion

Team Magic Europe's Thomas Vigneron has been awarded the title of French national champion in the Modified Touring Car division after a season's worth of competition.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 27, 2016, 9:07 a.m. View Comments

New ECX Barrage 1.9-class RTR rock crawler

ECX has introduced the new Barrage, a RTR crawler that fits the 1.9-inch category and comes everything you need to hit the trail - including LED lights and waterproof electronics!

Aaron Waldron Sept. 27, 2016, 1:26 p.m. View Comments

Tessmann testing new Pro-Line Racing tire for Worlds?

Ty Tessmann posted an image to Facebook while preparing for next week's race - and may have showed a sneak peek at a new tread pattern.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 27, 2016, 4:10 p.m. View Comments

RC Tracks of Las Vegas ready for IFMAR Worlds - track walk photos

RC Tracks of Las Vegas published a gallery of photos showing the complete track layout for next week's IFMAR World Championships. Here's a first look at the obstacles.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 27, 2016, 9:20 a.m. View Comments

Team Trinity's new LiPo Factory low-cost racing battery packs

Team Trinity has teamed up with Chinese battery manufacturer LiPo Factory to offer high-performance batteries at affordable prices.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 27, 2016, 12:06 p.m. View Comments

RC Concept limited edition "Team" MC5R

In anticipation of next week's IFMAR World Championships, RC Concept has released 100 replicas of the specially-prepared MC5R engine its team drivers will use in Las Vegas.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 27, 2016, 2:59 p.m. View Comments

Mugen Seiki's Adam Drake describes how to set toe [VIDEO]

In his latest video, Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing shows how to set toe.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 27, 2016, 10:13 a.m. View Comments

Shimo won KO Grand Prix

Mugen Seiki Racing development driver Takaaki Shimo visited the U.S. for last weekend's KO Grand Prix - and flew home with the trophy for the headlining 1/8-scale nitro division.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 27, 2016, 11:48 a.m. View Comments

ProTek RC's new Black Label brushless servos

ProTek RC has introduced three new Black Label brushless servos with impressive specs.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 27, 2016, 3:53 p.m. View Comments

$17,000 in prize money up for grabs at Guankou Sunpadow Cross-Strait Grand Prix

The ARC International Raceway in Xiamen, China will host the Guan Kou Sunpadow Cross-Strait Grand Prix, where the winners in each of three classes will win some serious cash.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 27, 2016, 2:31 p.m. View Comments

ARRMA's new Nero Big Rock 6S- and brushless-powered monster truck [VIDEO]

ARRMA has introduced the Nero Big Rock - a matte-black, 6S-powered, extended-cab monster truck with big brushless power.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 27, 2016, 11:35 a.m. View Comments

New Arrowmax RC o-ring grease

Arrowmax has introduced a bright yellow o-ring grease that helps prevent leaks while ensuring smooth damping action.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 26, 2016, 8:06 a.m. View Comments

New Leadfinger Racing Assassin body for 8IGHT 4.0

Leadfinger Racing has introduced the latest Assassin body in its lineup, this time to fit the 8IGHT 4.0 nitro buggy.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 26, 2016, 10:24 a.m. View Comments

POLL: Which country's drivers have the best chance of winning the Worlds?

Over 40 different nations have drivers signed up to compete at the IFMAR Worlds next week in Las Vegas. Where do you think the winner will come from?

Aaron Waldron Sept. 26, 2016, 1:44 p.m. View Comments

Novotny clinched Czech 2WD and 4WD titles after final round sweep

XRAY's Kaja Novotny won the 2WD and 4WD classes in Velke Opatovice at the last round of the Czech electric off-road nationals, and secured both overall championships as well.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 26, 2016, 12:55 p.m. View Comments

New Pro-Line Racing releases for September [VIDEO]

Pro-Line Racing has introduced its new white Brawler wheels, double sided tape, early 50s Chevy Panel Truck body, new single and dual-stage rock crawler foam inserts, 2.2-inch Transistor 4WD front tires, gray FlexFit hats, mounted MX38 Badlands monst

Aaron Waldron Sept. 26, 2016, 12:07 p.m. View Comments

New 110% Racing MagNuts Slim [VIDEO]

Ty Tessmann's 110% Racing brand has introduced a thinner, lighter version of its magnetic wheel nuts.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 26, 2016, 11:46 a.m. View Comments

Hot Race Tyres to introduce new Etere 1/8-scale buggy wheel

Italian brand Hot Race Tyres published the first image of its upcoming Etere 1/8-scale buggy wheel, promising a lightweight with optimal flex characteristics.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 26, 2016, 1:58 p.m. View Comments

New RDRP carbon fiber electronics mounting plate for B6

Revolution Design Racing Products has introduced a carbon fiber electronics mounting plate that bolts to the chassis of the B6, making it easy to remove the speed control and receiver for cleaning.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 26, 2016, 10:32 a.m. View Comments

New JConcepts Fin reamer

JConcepts has introduced a new Lexan reamer that's anodized and machined to add style to your tool box and pit area.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 26, 2016, 3:25 p.m. View Comments

Yokomo released ISTC World Championship-winning BD8 2017 Black Series touring car

Read all about Yokomo's new BD8 2017 Black Series touring car that Ronald Volker drove to the World Championship in China - as well as the story behind its development and a detailed timeline of its predecessors.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 26, 2016, 8:27 a.m. View Comments

Advantage Racing Products celebrate new website launch with 25% off sale

Advantage Racing Products has launched a new home on the World Wide Web - and they're offering a special coupon code to entice you to check it out.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 26, 2016, 8:14 a.m. View Comments

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