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New Traxxas 4-Tec 2.0 Ford GT 1/10-scale 4WD touring car RTR [GALLERY]

After a long drought, Traxxas has introduced a second-generation ready-to-run 4WD touring car topped with an officially licensed Ford GT shell.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 2, 2017, 7:49 p.m. View Comments

Sweep Racing teased new 1/10-scale carpet off-road tires

Tentatively called the Taper Pin and Micro Dot, these new Sweep Racing electric off-road tires for astroturf and low-grip carpet tracks are coming soon.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 2, 2017, 8:22 p.m. View Comments

Pirani returned to O.S. Engines

Italian nitro on-road specialist Andrea Pirani will once again compete with O.S. Speed engines as well as provide technical support at events across Europe.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 2, 2017, 8:24 a.m. View Comments

New Team Orion HMX10 brushless speed control

Team Orion has introduced a new flagship ESC for modified-class on- and off-road racers with improved throttle and brake performance as well as a tuning app for mobile devices.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 2, 2017, 7:53 a.m. View Comments

Trackside Hobbies to host Midwest Dirt Oval Championships in March

The Customworks Midwest Dirt Oval Championships at Trackside Hobbies and Raceway will include seven popular classes of competition over the three-day schedule.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 2, 2017, 7:41 a.m. View Comments

Arrowmax signed Law

Former Reedy Touring Car Race open stock class winner and defending Chinese electric off-road national champion Felix Law has joined the Arrowmax RC team.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 2, 2017, 8:18 a.m. View Comments

New Team Magic aluminum shock towers and suspension arms, center gear differential and optional bodies for E5 monster truck

Team Magic has introduced an array of new options for the E5 monster truck to personalize its looks and improve its performance.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 2, 2017, 9:28 a.m. View Comments

Ping joined REDS Racing team

Chinese national champion Hu Wei Ping signed with REDS Racing.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 2, 2017, 9:15 a.m. View Comments

New XRAY optional spring steel center universal driveshafts for XB8

XRAY has introduced new center universal driveshafts for the XB8 buggy made of spring steel, which have been lightened and ensure freer movement for greater traction.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 2, 2017, 8:56 a.m. View Comments

THE SCIENCE OF SETUP: Episode 6 - Roll Center and Camber Gain [VIDEO]

The latest episode of Science of Setup with RC Crew Chief's Bob Wright covers the relationship between roll center adjustments and camber gain - and how that translate to on-track performance.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 2, 2017, 10:03 a.m. View Comments

Hot Race Tyres teased upcoming 1/10-scale buggy tires

Hot Race Tyres president Nicola Marrone shared a CAD image of a 1/10-scale buggy tire to social media, alluding to future releases.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 2, 2017, 9:44 a.m. View Comments

New Exotek Racing Flite top shafts and direct spur mount

Exotek Racing has introduced its lightest top shafts and direct spur mounts yet, available to fit the 22 series, B6 platform and RB6/6.6 series in your choice of black, blue or orange.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 2, 2017, 8:44 a.m. View Comments

LRC: Watch the 23rd annual Snowbird Nationals live!

Catch every lap of the Snowbird Nationals live from the Park Inn by Radisson in Kissimmee, FL! Here's all the information.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 2, 2017, 5:50 p.m. View Comments

Double win for Lowe at fifth round of Schumacher Indoor Masters

Richard Lowe won both the 2WD and 4WD finals at Worksop for round five of the Schumacher RC Racing Indoor Masters series.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 1, 2017, 8:50 a.m. View Comments

Lytvynenko, Chub and Monahow won Christmas Cup

The annual Christmas Cup in Ukraine was held inside the Karavan shopping mall in Kiev, where Viktor Lytvynenko won the 2WD class, Dmitry Chub topped 4WD and Andrey Monahow grabbed the victory in short course.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 1, 2017, 12:20 p.m. View Comments

Schumacher CAT XLS Masami 4WD buggy re-release

Thirty years ago, Masami Hirosaka drove the Schumacher CAT (Competition All-Terrain) XLS 4WD buggy to the IFMAR World Championship in England. Now, the British company is re-releasing the buggy.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 1, 2017, 9:49 a.m. View Comments

New HUDY 1/8-scale off-road car bag

HUDY has introduced a new car carrying bag designed specifically to fit 1/8-scale off-road cars.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 1, 2017, 10:25 a.m. View Comments

New HRC Racing 2400mAh LiPo pack for mini vehicles

HRC Racing has introduced a new 2400mAh LiPo battery, available with choice of plug, to power 1/16- and 1/18-scale cars and trucks.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 1, 2017, 9:11 a.m. View Comments

New XRAY soft linear shock springs

XRAY has introduced new linear shock springs for its 1/10-scale off-road vehicles marked by one stripe and three dots, noting that it's softer than one dot springs.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 1, 2017, 12:34 p.m. View Comments

Hobbywing signed Bayer, Jeffries and Rathiesky

Hobbywing has announced the addition of European champion Martin Bayer, BRCA champion Olly Jeffries and ETS champion Jan Rathiesky to its team roster.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 1, 2017, 9:11 a.m. View Comments

New AVID Triad aluminum front axles for B6

AVID's new front axles for the B6 are made of strong, lightweight 7075-T6 aluminum and anodized black for added style.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 1, 2017, 2:07 p.m. View Comments

New JConcepts servo bracket, suspension arm cap and camber shim set for RC8B3/T3

JConcepts has introduced new anodized aluminum option parts for the RC8B3/T3 platform, including a wraparound servo bracket and an easier way to change camber/track width shims.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 1, 2017, 3:11 p.m. View Comments

New REDS Racing R5T Team Edition V5.0 off-road engine

REDS Racing has introduced a new version of the R5T Team Edition engine designed for improved fuel consumption and bottom-end torque.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 1, 2017, 2:54 p.m. View Comments

Depta signed with Matrix Racing Tires

Matrix Racing Tires has added German nitro on-road racing frontrunner Merlin Depta to its factory team.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 1, 2017, 8:57 a.m. View Comments

Kimbrow signed with Capricorn and RC Target

Former national champion Scott Kimbrow has ended his retirement from RC racing and signed with Capricorn RC and RC Target.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 1, 2017, 11:47 a.m. View Comments

Serpent signed Woodyard

Serpent announced that U.S. off-road racing youngster Austin Woodyard has joined the Serpent America team.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 1, 2017, 11:09 a.m. View Comments

New JConcepts S2/F2 rear body mount flange for YZ-2

JConcepts has released a 3D-printed rear body mount flange for the YZ-2 buggy that provides additional support for the S2 and F2 lids.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 31, 2017, 1:59 p.m. View Comments

Dean, Gardner and Caldwell won Castle Creations Off-Road Jam

Fastlane Raceway hosted the Castle Creations Off-Road Jam last weekend, and JConcepts teammates Brad Dean, Mitchel Gardner and Dillon Caldwell won the Modified 2WD, 4WD and Stadium Truck classes.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 31, 2017, 10:46 a.m. View Comments

Second straight touring car class double victory for Mah at fifth round of WCICS

Wayne Mah won both the modified and stock touring car classes in Victoria, BC, where IROCC hosted round five of the PROTOform Western Canadian Indoor Championship Series. Here's the full report.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 31, 2017, 2:24 p.m. View Comments

New AVID gold-anodized Triad 4mm lightweight wheel nuts

AVID has introduced new gold-anodized Triad 4mm wheel nuts to its range of color options.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 31, 2017, 2:37 p.m. View Comments

New JConcepts S2 body for YZ-4 buggy

JConcepts has introduced a new version of its Worlds-winning S2 body design for the YZ-4 4WD buggy.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 31, 2017, 2:47 p.m. View Comments

New RDRP titanium pivot balls for RC8B3/T3

Revolution Design Racing Products has introduced weight-saving titanium pivot balls for the RC8B3/T3 platform.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 31, 2017, 9:06 a.m. View Comments

Pepe Group signed Boots to run MLC Fuel

Elliott Boots has joined the Pepe Group team and will run MLC fuel in 2017.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 31, 2017, 8:32 a.m. View Comments

REDS Racing signed Monteiro

Portuguese off-road racing star Ricardo Monteiro has joined the REDS Racing team.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 31, 2017, 10:29 a.m. View Comments

Bultynck signed with Shepherd

Defending Belgian F1 national champion Oliver Bultynck has joined the Shepherd Micro Racing team.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 31, 2017, 10:35 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Adam Drake chatted about move to O.S. Engines

Nitro racing guru and multi-time national champion Adam Drake discussed his offseason switch to O.S. Engines in this week's Talk It Up Tuesday.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 31, 2017, 10:17 a.m. View Comments

Team Losi Racing and Horizon Hobby launched new TLR Cup series

Team Losi Racing and Horizon Hobby have released its plans for a series of four events across the U.S. called the TLR Cup.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 31, 2017, 3:33 p.m. View Comments

Ongaro joined FastRace Super GT team

Rising Italian star Davide Ongaro has agreed to race the FastRace R-15 in the Super GT class for the 2017 season, starting with the Nationals in early March.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 31, 2017, 8:41 a.m. View Comments

New Vampire Racing 6000mAh LiHV battery pack

Vampire Racing has introduced a new 6000mAh full-size 2S pack with a nominal voltage of 7.6 volts.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 31, 2017, 8:27 a.m. View Comments

New F1-style rear sway bar for Capricorn LAB-C803

Capricorn has developed a new anti-roll bar for the rear of the LAB-C803 1/8-scale on-road car that relies on torsion of the center section for precise response.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 31, 2017, 8:36 a.m. View Comments

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