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New REDS Racing 1/8-scale speed control coming soon

Italian engine and electronics marquee announced the upcoming unit on Facebook.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 14, 2015, 1:19 p.m. View Comments

Watch Tekno RC's Ryan Lutz show the proper way to build turnbuckles [VIDEO]

Tekno RC published a new how-to video showing team driver Ryan Lutz building turnbuckles - a task many racers find the most difficult part of constructing a new kit.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 14, 2015, 10:30 a.m. View Comments

New Pro-Line teaser for something "monster" next year

2016 is going to be a "monster" year for Pro-Line Racing. What do you think this is? A new set of tires and wheels? A new straight-axle monster truck? Something else?

Aaron Waldron Dec. 11, 2015, 5:50 p.m. View Comments

Exotek big bore bleeder caps for RB6 and B5M clamping rear hexes

Exotek Racing has released aluminum upper shock caps for Kyosho's big bore dampers, as well as beautifully machined drive hexes for the Team Associated 2WD buggy.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 11, 2015, 3:16 p.m. View Comments

Kyosho and Team Orion signed Chris Jarosz

Las Vegas resident Chris Jarosz has joined Kyosho and Team Orion after many years with his previous sponsors.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 11, 2015, 10:57 a.m. View Comments

Adjustable Factory Team rear hubs for Team Associated RC8B3 platform

New aluminum rear hubs feature inserts for adjusting axle height

Aaron Waldron Dec. 11, 2015, 11:06 a.m. View Comments

MOTIV RC fan stand

MOTIV RC's new fan mounting solution provides a secure base and finger protection.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 11, 2015, 2:23 p.m. View Comments

LiveRC's Brandon Rohde made a gripping change to personal racing program for 2016

Brandon Rohde has switched from Harbor Freight needlenose pliers to Craftsman, receiving what he feels was an unofficial "95%" deal.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 11, 2015, 6:35 p.m. View Comments

Ryan Lutz's recap of the best season of his career and annual charity auction

Tekno RC's Ryan Lutz enjoyed the best year of racing of his life in 2015 - here's what he had to say about it!

Aaron Waldron Dec. 11, 2015, 5:01 p.m. View Comments

Watch Adam Drake explain diff oil and shock oil tuning [VIDEO]

Two separate videos of Mugen Seiki Racing star Adam Drake describing the effects of tuning your vehicle's performance with silicone fluids.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 11, 2015, 4:25 p.m. View Comments

New Tekno RC aluminum servo horns, pit mat and complete center diff

Tekno RC has released three new aluminum servo horns, a large pit mat and a complete center differential replacement.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 11, 2015, 12:38 p.m. View Comments

DE Racing front and rear skid plates for RC8B3

DE Racing's new front BumpSkid and rear skid plate for Team Associated's newest 1/8-scale buggies reduce chassis wear.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 11, 2015, 12:28 p.m. View Comments

Team Associated announces TC7!

Team Associated is proud to release its next generation of 1:10 scale 4WD electric touring car, the RC10TC7 FT, our most refined kit to date!

Thomas Tran Dec. 10, 2015, 6:11 p.m. View Comments

JConcepts' Victorian Driver's Series in Australia Results

The Victorian Drivers series is one of the biggest in Australia and 2015 was the biggest yet with over 480 entries received over 4 rounds of 1/10 electric outdoor dirt racing in Victoria, South Eastern Australia. Running from April until November, th

Thomas Tran Dec. 10, 2015, 8:47 p.m. View Comments

Ronald Volker wins Italian Charity race

Last weekend’s annual Charity Race, organised by the Team La Gang and hosted by the RC Landia facility in Scandiano, Italy, not only saw the running of a competitive Touring Stock class but the race also attracted some of Europe’s fastest Touring Car

Thomas Tran Dec. 10, 2015, 9:02 p.m. View Comments

RC8B3 gets Bittydesign Force love

Bittydesign is pleased to announce their brand new FORCE body for Team Associated RC8B3 (#BDFRC-A007B3). The body has been ideated, developed and realized with the usual look that identify our Force buggy line, cab forward to improve the front downfo

Thomas Tran Dec. 10, 2015, 12:28 p.m. View Comments

Testing.... 1 2 3!

Lately, I've seen a lot of posts on social media that people are going..... 'Testing'. Not practicing, not racing, but actually going out and 'testing'. With more and more racers transitioning into season veterans, the progression is quite natural to

Thomas Tran Dec. 10, 2015, 4:17 p.m. View Comments

Adventures with Proto videos

Unless you've been living in a cave the last few years, quadcopters are exploding in popularity.

Thomas Tran Dec. 10, 2015, 12:50 p.m. View Comments

Kyosho picks up Nolan Anderson for 2016

Kyosho America & Team Orion are excited to announce the signing of Nolan Anderson to our Race Team!

Thomas Tran Dec. 10, 2015, 9:19 p.m. View Comments

Serpent ERYX 4.0 soon to be released

Serpent's development team have been working frantically to get the new version of the successful 411 ERYX platform on the market before the end of the year, its a close call...

Thomas Tran Dec. 10, 2015, 9:52 p.m. View Comments

5150 Media Production: Recon G6 Birthday Bash (teaser video)

Prepare yourself for the ultimate view from the 5th Annual RECON G6 Birthday Bash! This event marks the end of the calendar year for the Series, but also celebrates the beginning… MoonRocks, NV is where the RECON G6 Series was Born just 5 short years

Thomas Tran Dec. 10, 2015, 8:35 p.m. View Comments

Czypu-Drom is back after LiPo fire!

The Czypu- Drom in Germany is holding kind of a „return race“ for 1/8 electric buggy, after the terrible accidents of last year (see below). The race is on the 12-13.12.2015 at Bad Oeynhausen (Germany)

Thomas Tran Dec. 9, 2015, 3:35 p.m. View Comments

Nemo Racing update from the RCPro Series

The Nemo Racing Crew made their presence known at the finals of the RC Pro Series In Hutto, Texas at the world famous Thornhill Race Circuit.

Thomas Tran Dec. 9, 2015, 3:26 p.m. View Comments

X-Factory's Alexandre Valente Wins XMAS Race at Antibes

Long time X Factory driver Alexandre Valente took his X – 6 Cubed to a convincing win at the annual Christmas Race held at the venerable Antibes track near the Mediterranean.

Thomas Tran Dec. 9, 2015, 3:58 p.m. View Comments

Franchise Racing Product releases lexan F1 rear wing upgrades

FRP Lexan replacement and upgraded side plates designed to work with Tamiya F-60 Rear wings. These Replacement side plates are lighter, made from 0.020 lexan to help with rear rotation in F1 cars in high bite!

Thomas Tran Dec. 9, 2015, 12:29 p.m. View Comments

HB's Chad Phillip takes the 40+ Masters Class at 2015 Fall Brawl

This past weekend was the Annual Fall Brawl in Myrtle Beach South Carolina. 434 racers from all over the Southern US was in attendance. The weather was fantastic and created excellent racing.

Thomas Tran Dec. 9, 2015, 11:37 a.m. View Comments

3rd Annual Ryan Lutz charity auction!

For the 3rd year now I am here to ask you to help me in giving back! I currently have 19 items up for Auction with possibly more to come. Autographed Trophies from some of my best finishes in 2015, and also 3 race used bodies signed as well. 100% of

Thomas Tran Dec. 9, 2015, 8:15 p.m. View Comments

Eric Albano parts with Team Associated

Soft spoken, well mannered, ultra fast Eric Albano has decided to change direction and end his relationship with Team Associated after 5 years. If you know Eric personally, he's a great kid with a good heart and most importantly a great sport. He alw

Thomas Tran Dec. 9, 2015, 2:39 p.m. View Comments

XRAY announces Turkey Onroad Championship dates!

XRAY Turkey invites you to the XRAY Turkey Onroad Championship. The championship will take place at 3 different RC tracks starting on 12-13.

Thomas Tran Dec. 9, 2015, 11:43 a.m. View Comments

Absolute Hobbyz Holiday Sale 12/5 - 12/24

Christmas is coming and it's time to stock up on the RC Xmas gifts for family and friends. What a better way to do so with a bit of savings and discount to save that extra dollar. Absolute Hobbyz is having a sitewide sale for this holiday season and

Thomas Tran Dec. 8, 2015, 5:56 p.m. View Comments

XRAY adds Jeremy Limoges to 2016 team

XRAY is happy to announce that the multiple French Champion Jeremy Limoges joins the XRAY factory team for 2016 season. Jeremy is electric on-road specialist and will run in 2016 season with the T4 and X1 at all French and European races.

Thomas Tran Dec. 8, 2015, 5:30 p.m. View Comments

Novak at the Int'l Drone Expo - Dec 11-12

Come See Us at the International Drone Expo December 11-12 Novak has exciting news for the multi-rotor and FPV racing segments of the hobby. Stop by the Novak R/C booth (#530) at the 2nd Annual International Drone Expo and check out these exciting r

Thomas Tran Dec. 8, 2015, 4:22 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Ryan Maifield

Thomas Tran Dec. 8, 2015, 7:59 p.m. View Comments

MIP releases Roller Pucks

Nothing lasts forever, but MIP Roller Pucks™ come pretty close. This all in one kit is directly targeted towards those that have MIP Pucks™ (steel outdrives) and want to upgrade to our NEW Roller Pucks™ system which features a metal rolling bushing r

Thomas Tran Dec. 8, 2015, 9:35 p.m. View Comments