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New Exotek Racing RX2 LCG 190mm touring car body shell

Exotek Racing teamed up with Golem Superbody to produce the RX2 touring car body, which has thinner material around the roof area to lower its center of gravity.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 15, 2016, 2:13 p.m. View Comments

Trinity's new Monster Horsepower series of brushless motors now available

Trinity has introduced 10.5-, 13.5-, 17.5- and 21.5-turn variants of its new Monster Horsepower brushless motor, now just awaiting final approval from ROAR.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 15, 2016, 9:49 a.m. View Comments

HPI Racing Design LLC now opened for business in California, supply and manufacturing channel in China revamped

Three months after Ripmax acquired the HPI Racing brand, the company's new owner has added design and manufacture facilities to group of companies.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 15, 2016, 9:46 a.m. View Comments

New Kyosho Lazer ZX6.6 1/10-scale 4WD buggy [GALLERY]

Kyosho has introduced an updated version of the Lazer ZX-6 4WD buggy that its factory team raced to three A-Main spots and a podium finish at last year's World Championships.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 15, 2016, 9:38 a.m. View Comments

Mugen Seiki's new MTX-6R 200mm nitro touring car kit [GALLERY]

Mugen Seiki refined the MTX-6 platforms suspension and steering, with tweaks to improve durability, to create the new MTX-6R 200mm nitro touring car.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 15, 2016, 11:44 a.m. View Comments

New Mugen Seiki carrying bag for GT cars

Mugen Seiki Racing has introduced a new carrying bag sized perfectly to fit GT-class cars like the MGT7 - as well as a wide variety of other RC racing gear.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 14, 2016, 11:20 a.m. View Comments

New Swiss distributors for Maxima Mx engines and fuel

Caster Racing Switzerland and Gonzo Racing will now distributor Maxima Mx Racing engines and fuel in Switzerland.

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

Drake shows how to prepare a nitro engine for storage [VIDEO]

Getting ready to pack up your nitro vehicle for the winter months? Watch Mugen Seiki's Adam Drake explain how to protect your engine.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 14, 2016, 9:55 a.m. View Comments

Newly crowned European Champion HB Racing E817 1/8-scale electric buggy coming soon

HB Racing has released information on the upcoming E817 buggy that David Ronnefalk drove to the European Championship in Spain last weekend.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 14, 2016, 9:38 a.m. View Comments

Arrowmax's new Auto Balance DC charger and discharger

Arrowmax has introduced a compact, DC-powered automatic charger and discharger that uses a small joystick for simple operation.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 14, 2016, 9:16 a.m. View Comments

New Traxxas Bigfoot Edition Stampede 2WD monster truck [VIDEO]

Traxxas has adorned the adorable Stampede 2WD platform with your choice of two officially licensed Bigfoot monster truck shells.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 14, 2016, 7:50 a.m. View Comments

New Exotek Racing Flite V2 wing buttons

Exotek Racing has revamped its original Flite aluminum wing button design and offers the new V2 lineup in six anodizing options to match your car's factory finish.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 14, 2016, 1:54 p.m. View Comments

Karlsen earned first-career Norwegian National Series round win

XRAY's Malin Karlsen drove her XB2 to the main event victory at the final round of the Norwegian national series in Levanger.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 14, 2016, 11:59 a.m. View Comments

New JConcepts protective chassis sheet for XB2

JConcepts now offers a pair of protective chassis decals for the XB2 decorated with the Striker graphic.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 14, 2016, 8:03 a.m. View Comments

Harsh named new Team C USA team manager

Team C has hired Felix Harsh to coordinate a nationwide team of driver representatives and develop its dealer network.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 14, 2016, 10:04 a.m. View Comments

New VRP machined aluminum shock towers for B6

Vision Racing Products offers two front and three rear machined aluminum shock towers for the B6 buggy, available anodized in three different colors.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 14, 2016, 10:20 a.m. View Comments

Yokomo's new YD-4MR 4WD drift car kit

Yokomo has introduced a new all-wheel-drive drift car kit called the YD-4MR, a mid-motor version of the successful YD-4.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 14, 2016, 12:21 p.m. View Comments

Flash Point's new 25% Worlds blend off-road fuel

Flash Point has introduced a new 25% off-road fuel in time for the upcoming IFMAR Worlds in Las Vegas.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 14, 2016, 1:11 p.m. View Comments

Ogden earned Pro-class double victory at Futaba Nitro Challenge

Two weeks ago, Mugen Seiki's Cole Ogden won both the Pro Buggy and Pro Truck classes at St. Louis Dirtburners to highlight the tenth running of the Futaba Nitro Challenge.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 14, 2016, 12:38 p.m. View Comments

New Flash Point RC 1.15mm ultra-stiff clutch springs

Flash Point RC has introduced new 1.15mm clutch springs for maximum acceleration, making them ideal for GT cars and 1/8-scale trucks.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 14, 2016, 11:06 a.m. View Comments

Gjemble scored 2WD and 4WD Norwegian national titles

Schumacher's Roy Gjemble won both Norwegian national championships in 2WD and 4WD following a double victory last weekend at the finals in Skogn.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 13, 2016, 12:47 p.m. View Comments

Medina RC Raceway to host LutzRC Hometown Shootout

Ryan Lutz will be designing the layout at his home track in Ohio, Medina RC Raceway, for the inaugural LutzRC Hometown Shootout.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 13, 2016, 2:11 p.m. View Comments

New JConcepts shorty LiPo storage box

Transport your shorty LiPo packs in padded, organized comfort with this new travel accessory from JConcepts.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 13, 2016, 12:23 p.m. View Comments

AKA's race wins from all around the world last weekend

AKA Products drivers David Ronnefalk, Ryan Lutz, Jamie Grayek, Colby Bush, Austin Woodyard, Tim Wallace, Mike Lussoro, CJ Jenson and JB Catricala all won races last weekend.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 13, 2016, 1:42 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Kody Knudtson

Former ROAR modified touring car national champion Kody Knudtson dove into drone racing headfirst - and he talked about making the transition, as well as how he compares the two hobbies, in this week's Talk It Up Tuesday.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 13, 2016, 3:21 p.m. View Comments

First Trinity Monster Horsepower brushless 17.5 motor auctioned off to help cancer patient

Trinity is bringing back the Monster Horsepower name with a new 17.5-turn brushless racing motor - and you can purchase the first one off the assembly line, with proceeds going to help Howell Brown III.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 13, 2016, 1:57 p.m. View Comments

Sleigh signed with Schumacher

BRCA micro champion Phil Sleigh will compete with Schumacher buggies at the UK Nationals and Midwest Regionals.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 13, 2016, 7:55 a.m. View Comments

Newly crowned champions Salmela and Valander won final round of Finnish nationals

Team Associated's Karri Salmela clinched the Finnish 2WD championship by winning in Vaanta, while the already-awarded XRAY driver Joel Valander wrapped up a great season in the 4WD category.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 13, 2016, 8:28 a.m. View Comments

Janssen won AMCA club championship with final round win

Team Magic Europe's Rob Janssen beat two of his teammates to win the final round of the AMCA club championship in Apeldoorn - and clinched the series title as well.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 13, 2016, 12:01 p.m. View Comments

REDS Racing signed Daniel Kobbevik [VIDEO]

Young Norwegian off-road sensation Daniel Kobbevik has joined the ranks of the nitro scene - watch him testing out his REDS Racing engine!

Aaron Waldron Sept. 13, 2016, 12:10 p.m. View Comments

Ronnefalk won E-Buggy Euros

Team Orion electronics powered David Ronnefalk to the E-Buggy European title at Club de R.C Ahlhaurin de la Torre in Spain last weekend.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 12, 2016, 3:17 p.m. View Comments

Spektrum's new antenna-less SR2100 DSMR micro race receiver

Spektrum has introduced the new waterproof SR2100 surface receiver that's compatible with all of the brand's latest DSMR radios and doesn't have an external antenna wire.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 12, 2016, 2:37 p.m. View Comments

Cavalieri, Gee, Isaacs, Fenimore, Franklin and Moss won at ROAR On-Road Nationals [VIDEO]

Ryan Cavalieri debuted the new Team Associated TC7.1 Factory Team by winning his second straight ROAR Modified Touring Car National Championship at Valkaria RC Raceway in Florida last weekend, while Mike Gee, Sam Isaacs, Jonathan Fenimore, David Fran

Aaron Waldron Sept. 12, 2016, 8:44 a.m. View Comments

POLL: Who will win the IFMAR 1/8-Scale Off-Road Worlds in Vegas?

The IFMAR World Championships in Las Vegas is just three weeks away. Who is your pick to win the title?

Aaron Waldron Sept. 12, 2016, 3:50 p.m. View Comments

RC racing pioneer Ron Ton passed away

Ron Ton, one of the original co-founders of Serpent and the creator of the Centax clutch, has died.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 12, 2016, 12:45 p.m. View Comments

Lutz cashed in $1000 bonus for sweeping Sikcross

AKA Products driver Ryan Lutz won the Nitro Buggy, Nitro Truck and Electric Buggy classes at the Sikcross race last weekend, and took a big check home with him.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 12, 2016, 8:06 a.m. View Comments

New VBC Racing Lightning FXM formula one racing kit

VBC Racing has introduced the new Lightning FXM, the latest evolution of the brand's Lightning FX formula racing platform.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 12, 2016, 2:59 p.m. View Comments

Harper won BRCA Touring Car Nationals finale, Grainger secured Modified title

Schumacher's Elliott Harper won the final round of the BRCA Touring Car Nationals in West London, but it was Team Associated's Chris Grainger who took the overall title.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 12, 2016, 10:40 a.m. View Comments

STRC released more aluminum hop-ups for Axial rigs, sneak peek at universal tool handle

ST Racing Concepts now offers reinforcement plates for the suspension links on the SMT10, Yeti, and RR10 Bomber, and two different aluminum rear chassis braces for the SCX10 II. Also, get a first look at the upcoming front chassis braces - and a univ

Aaron Waldron Sept. 12, 2016, 1:08 p.m. View Comments

Risser signed with Team Corally

German racer Nicolas Risser has joined Team Corally.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 12, 2016, 1:53 p.m. View Comments

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