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XRAY's new XB4 composite chassis braces

XRAY now offers optional composite chassis braces that are softer, increasing flex for more grip on medium- to low-traction tracks.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 27, 2016, 7:35 p.m. View Comments

Mckune Design carbon fiber wing buttons and wing plates

Mckune Design's new carbon fiber wing buttons and wing plates for popular 1/10-scale buggies are lightweight and provide a secure fit.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 27, 2016, 6:33 p.m. View Comments

New Team Losi Racing 8IGHT-E 4.0 [VIDEO]

Remember the picture of that green and white TLR electric 1/8-scale buggy someone found back in November? Tah-dah!

Aaron Waldron Jan. 27, 2016, 11:24 a.m. View Comments

David Ronnefalk cut ties with KO Propo - where's he going next?

Former European Champion David Ronnefalk has announced he will no longer use KO Propo radio equipment or servos - and that another company has offered him a better opportunity.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 27, 2016, 3:23 p.m. View Comments

Shepherd re-signed world champ Simon Kurzbuch

Last year's IFMAR World Championship winner Simon Kurzbuch has agreed to a contract extension with Team Shepherd.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 27, 2016, 6:11 p.m. View Comments

New Spektrum touch-screen surface transmitter on the horizon?

Spektrum RC posted a teaser to Twitter showing what looks to be a new surface transmitter with a touch-screen menu, which is expected to make its debut at the Nuremburg Toy Fair.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 26, 2016, 3:19 p.m. View Comments

Fritschler and Honscha won Messe Cup in Germany

Read the MikaNews race report from the Messe Cup, an indoor off-road race held at a German hobby show, where German national champion Marvin Fritschler topped the esteemed E-Buggy final.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 26, 2016, 6:59 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Savoya speaks about switch to TLR

Read what three-time European Champion Renaud Savoya had to say about signing with Team Losi Racing.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 26, 2016, 4:45 p.m. View Comments

Mobers won inaugural Reedy 1/12-scale Race of Champions

Team Orion driver Markus Mobers won the first-ever running of the popular invitational, heads-up event for 1/12-scale cars held in the UK.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 26, 2016, 7:13 p.m. View Comments

Watch Joe Bornhorst build a Tekno RC buggy in two and a half minutes [VIDEO]

Check out this cool fast-forward clip of Tekno RC driver Joe Bornhorst assembling a NB48.3 kit in his garage.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 26, 2016, 7:24 p.m. View Comments

New JConcepts 1984 Ford F-150 Trail and Scale body for 1.9-inch trucks

JConcepts has introduced a new old-school pickup shell to fit popular scaler rigs.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 26, 2016, 2:13 p.m. View Comments

Dirt Racing Products' new shock tower hole plugs

Prevent the unused holes in your shock tower from getting packed with dirt with these new trim-to-fit plugs from JConcepts.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 26, 2016, 2:19 p.m. View Comments

Vampire Racing short LiPo charge lead and stepped dual plugs

Vampire Racing has released an assortment of new LiPo charging accessories.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 26, 2016, 10:36 a.m. View Comments

Schumacher Mini Pin stadium truck tires

Schumacher has introduced a stadium truck version of its popular Mini Pin tire, designed for carpet and astroturf tracks.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 26, 2016, 7:10 p.m. View Comments

FireBrand RC's new Dark Matter aluminum wheels and Mohawk drift tires

FireBrand RC released a new set of stylish, black-anodized aluminum wheels wrapped in an all-new, low-profile drift tire.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 26, 2016, 3:05 p.m. View Comments

Watch the Traxxas X-Maxx get muddy [VIDEO]

New Traxxas promo video shows the brand's newest brushless-powered monster truck blasting full throttle through the woods.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 26, 2016, 10:28 a.m. View Comments

Bittydesign demo shows step-by-step process to paint Kyle Johnson's colorful scheme [VIDEO]

Watch paint wizard Davide Rabitti paint Kyle Johnson's spectacular scheme in mere minutes!

Aaron Waldron Jan. 26, 2016, 2:35 p.m. View Comments

Yeung to run PR Racing 1/8-scale tires

Young Chinese champ Carson Yeung has signed with PR Racing after a successful first race with the brand's 1/8-scale tires.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 25, 2016, 3:10 p.m. View Comments

New Hobao Racing Hyper MT Plus nitro and electric monster trucks

Hobao Racing is preparing nitro and electric versions of its Hyper MT platform that feature an upgraded steering system, improved materials, and a new look.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 25, 2016, 3:47 p.m. View Comments

Check out David Ronnefalk's new personal indoor track [VIDEO]

European Champion David Ronnefalk grew tired of driving two hours to the nearest electric off-road track - so he built his own.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 25, 2016, 7:20 p.m. View Comments

HPI Racing to debut 14 new models at Nuremberg Toy Fair [VIDEO]

Here's your first look at the new HPI Venture scale crawler, Baja Kraken Sidewinder X5 and TSK-b Class 1 buggies, RS4 Sport 3 Hoonicorn RTR drifter, Savage XS Flux Vaughn Gittin Jr. Signature Edition, 2015 Ford Mustang RTR Spec 5 RS4 Sport 3, Formula

Aaron Waldron Jan. 25, 2016, 1:23 p.m. View Comments

TWT signed Vejrak, Sirigupta and Lomrose

Thailand-based pit accessory brand TWT has picked up three more Southeast Asian on-road racing stars.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 25, 2016, 1 p.m. View Comments

Miller and Maclan MRR motor won NIS third round

Maclan drivers scored six finals appearances at Tacoma RC Raceway at the third round of the Northwest Indoor Series.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 25, 2016, 1:55 p.m. View Comments

JR Mitch switched to Tekin motors for 2016 and beyond

After running Trinity motors for the last few seasons, Floridian off-road racer JR Mitch will now use Tekin's GEN 3 brushless powerplants.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 25, 2016, 12:19 p.m. View Comments

New JQ Racing White Edition LV buggy kit

The latest JQ Racing 1/8-scale buggy kit represents two years of testing and trying new things.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 25, 2016, 2:50 p.m. View Comments

Savoya confirmed move to Team Losi Racing

French off-road racer and multi-time European Champion Renaud Savoya has officially signed with TLR.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 25, 2016, 4:09 p.m. View Comments

POLL: What was the biggest story from the Reedy Race?

Which of these headline happenings did you find most exciting?

Aaron Waldron Jan. 25, 2016, 5:51 p.m. View Comments

405 R/C Raceway in OKC preparing for 14th annual Bigfoot Xtravaganza

Long-running indoor off-road racing event will draw many of the fastest racers from the Midwest and beyond.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 25, 2016, 6:17 p.m. View Comments

Bittydesign EURO Contest will return to Barco-Off in Italy this June

Bittydesign has released plans for the 2016 EURO Contest 1/8-scale buggy race in Italy.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 25, 2016, 7:07 p.m. View Comments

REEDY RACE: Phend scored Invitational title, Haatanen and Kosciuszek won Open classes, Champlin crowned Junior champ

Dakotah Phend finally won the Reedy Race championship that had escaped his grasp for five years. Joona Haatanen won Open 2WD, Alex Kosciuszek dominated Open 4WD, and Broc Champlin topped the Junior division.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 24, 2016, 8:54 p.m. View Comments

King to run REDS Racing electronics

Former world champion Cody King has completed the switch to REDS Racing for electric racing as well.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 23, 2016, 10:53 a.m. View Comments

REEDY RACE: One point lead for defending champion Maifield after Day Two; Haatanen and Tollard top Open classes

Reigning Invitational winner Ryan Maifield holds a narrow advantage on former teammate Spencer Rivkin with one day remaining. Joona Haatanen and Cole Tollard TQ'd Open 2WD and 4WD.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 23, 2016, 9:24 p.m. View Comments

New Team Associated B5M to Champions Edition conversion kit

Team Associated is offering a package of parts to convert your B5M to Champions Edition spec - but it's only available on their website.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 22, 2016, 5:42 p.m. View Comments

XRAY RX8 2016 coming soon

XRAY published a teaser saying that more information on the 2016 model RX8 nitro on-road racing car will be available shortly.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 22, 2016, 11:37 a.m. View Comments

New Serpent hoodies and optional ERYX 4.0 suspension brackets

Serpent has released a stylish new hooded sweatshirt as well as gray-anodized aluminum suspension brackets to adjust the new ERYX 4.0 touring car.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 22, 2016, 11:25 a.m. View Comments

Chub, Melnyk and Lytvynenko won Ukrainian Christmas Cup

Full race report from the fourth annual indoor off-road race held in a busy shopping mall in Kiyv.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 22, 2016, 11:48 a.m. View Comments

REEDY RACE: Evans leads after Day One, Tollard atop both Open classes

2011 Reedy Race champion Dustin Evans sits one point ahead of three-time winner Ryan Cavalieri after Friday's four rounds of 2WD racing, while Cole Tollard is the provisional TQ in both Open 2WD and 4WD.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 22, 2016, 8:59 p.m. View Comments

Thornhill Racing Circuit grand re-opening race

Thornhill Racing Circuit has announced its plans to unveil what is now the largest covered racing track on the planet.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 21, 2016, 12:24 p.m. View Comments

New XRAY ECS driveshafts for XB2 and XB4

XRAY's new driveshaft design improves the performance of both the 2WD and 4WD buggies.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 21, 2016, 12:08 p.m. View Comments

New Schumacher SupaStox ATOM GT12 Pro and Sport kits

Schumacher has totally revamped its 1/12-scale SupaStox racing car.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 21, 2016, 2:06 p.m. View Comments

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