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Tekin wins at the Michigan State Championship Finals

The last round of the Michigan State Champs Series the battle was between Tekin/Hot Bodies sponsored Nick Vasquez (who'd already claimed the 2012 title in this class), Scott Rapoport, Caleb Henry and Mike Raaz. When the dust settled Scott Rapoport wo

Mike Garrison Oct. 3, 2012, 9:33 a.m. View Comments

X Factory wins the final round and overall B.N.K. Offroad Championship

X Factory team driver, Stefan Mesker, drove his X-6 Squared to victory at the final round of the B.N.K. Championship. Teammate, Bruno Heremans, put together consistant finishes all season long to wrap up the title!

Mike Garrison Oct. 3, 2012, 5:35 a.m. View Comments

P1 Brand releases their new "God Save Our Tires" tee

Inspired by the 2012 Formula 1 Gran Prix of Britain, the P1 Brand "God Save Our Tyres" graphic tee is available now. With a wink and nod to the iconic 'God Save The Queen' Sex Pistols graphic by Jamie Reid, our design continues his tradition of irrev

Mike Garrison Oct. 3, 2012, 5:58 a.m. View Comments

Novak releases new brand specific "Product Application Guides"

In the world of R/C speed controls and motors it is hard to know which one is the right one for you and your ride. Timing, no timing, 540, 550, brushed, brushless, and the list goes on. Novak has put together some new application guides for their pro

Mike Garrison Oct. 3, 2012, 6:26 a.m. View Comments

Team Associated releases the new TC6.1 Factory Team Worlds Kit

Team Associated has just launched the all-new TC6.1 Factory Team Worlds Kit! The new kit features all of the factory team options and upgrades seen on the 2012 ROAR Championship winning car of Rick Hohwart.

Mike Garrison Oct. 3, 2012, 6:05 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts victory at the Kenny Brosh Racing League Rd.2

Team driver, Tommy Hinz, brought home the win in Mod Truck as well as providing an impressive race report from the weekend. Check it out!

Mike Garrison Oct. 3, 2012, 6:46 a.m. View Comments

Serpent releases new Cobra 2.0 1/8 Buggy setup sheets

Serpent has just announced that the all-new Cobra 2.0 1/8 buggy setup sheets are available online. Serpent has provided three different sheets including the standard car setup, blank setup sheet to print and fill out, and an online sheet which you ca

Mike Garrison Oct. 3, 2012, 6:54 a.m. View Comments

Andrew Webber wins the 1/8 GP Buggy Waikato Championship in New Zealand

A good fuel strategy and a bit of luck saw Andrew Webber take victory ahead of a star studded field of New Zealands best drivers to take out his first major GP offroad title.

Mike Garrison Oct. 3, 2012, 7:03 a.m. View Comments

Join Ryan Lutz in support to find a cure for breast cancer!

Ryan Lutz is known worldwide for his sportsmanship and courtesy on and off the track. Ryan and his new company, Lutz R/C, has put together a special eBay auction to help raise money for the Susan G. Komen Foundation in an effort to cure breast cancer

Mike Garrison Oct. 3, 2012, 8:06 a.m. View Comments

Video: The new HPI Super 5SC Flux 1/5 scale truck in action!

HPI Racing has shared a quick but action packed video of their new HPI Super 5SC Flux electric 1/5 short course truck. The video shows just how fast and how tough this truck really is!

Mike Garrison Oct. 3, 2012, 7:12 a.m. View Comments

Jordy Dubuis is crowned the 2012 Junior Swiss Champion

HRC Distribution celebrates as their young and talented driver, Jordy Dubuis, is crowned the 2012 Junior Swiss Champion. Jordy, driving the Team Magic E4RS II, piloted his way to victory and re-assured the HRC team manager that their support of the y

Mike Garrison Oct. 3, 2012, 8 a.m. View Comments

Moment with Mike: The Meaning of Life

Dinner with family becomes more that just a night out, when Mike is told the loss of a fellow racer and friend.

Mike Garrison Oct. 2, 2012, 8:07 a.m. View Comments

Ryan Lawrence and CML wins the 2012 Frankley Summer Series

CML and Team Associated junior boot camp driver, Ryan Lawrence, finished as outright series winner and also takes top junior spot at the popular Frankley Summer Series. Read the full race report!

Mike Garrison Oct. 2, 2012, 7:59 a.m. View Comments

Team Durango dominates the UK Short Course National Series

Team Durango wins both 2wd and 4wd titles in the 2012 UK Short Course National Series, read the full race report for photos details!

Mike Garrison Oct. 2, 2012, 7:50 a.m. View Comments

Video: The all-new Team Associated SC10B Race Spec buggy

Last week Team Associated joined the short course buggy race by releasing their all-new SC10B Race Spec. While the photos and and up close details sparked interest in the new buggy worldwide, AE has now released this video showing just what the new S

Mike Garrison Oct. 2, 2012, 7:44 a.m. View Comments

Schumacher releases new SV2 chassis and shock pistons

Schumacher releases a new chassis and shock pistons that team drivers have preferred in race conditions.

Mike Garrison Oct. 2, 2012, 9:54 a.m. View Comments

Video: TLR 22 Series Turnbuckle Tips with Matt Castellano

TLR has updated their race blog with yet another racer tech tip for assembly turnbuckles. This quick and easy trick saves a lot of time, frustration, and ball cups! Check it out!

Mike Garrison Oct. 2, 2012, 7:26 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts "Stackers" and Ben Panic win at Rd.4 of Malaysian Nationals

Ben Panic TQs and Wins Round 4 of the Malaysian Nationals on the new JConcepts Stackers Tires. Read the full race report!

Mike Garrison Oct. 2, 2012, 7:21 a.m. View Comments

Mark Lim sweeps the NOOB Singapore Open Buggy Series finals

Mark Lim finishes on top of the podium in both 2wd and 4wd buggy at the final round of the NOOB Singapore Open Buggy Series finals. Read the full race report!

Mike Garrison Oct. 2, 2012, 7:12 a.m. View Comments

The Michigan State Championship Series wraps up for 2012

The Michigan State Championship Series wraps up for 2012 in Fruitport, Michigan. The final round would bring a great facility with great racing to finish of the season. Read the full race report!

Mike Garrison Oct. 2, 2012, 6:35 a.m. View Comments

Mac Mitchell is the crowned the Battle in the Desert Overall Modified Champion

Pro-Line driver, Mac Mitchell, is the 2012 Overall Modified Champion of the Battle in the Desert series hosted in Arizona. Mitchell's combined points totals between 2wd and 4wd buggy earned him the crown! Read the full race report

Mike Garrison Oct. 2, 2012, 7:34 a.m. View Comments

LIVE Coverage from the 2012 International Indoor Championships!

It is once again time for one of the most prestigious carpet onroad races in America, the annual International Indoor Championships (IIC)! The 2012 IIC is setting up for this year's event at the Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Many of

Mike Garrison Oct. 1, 2012, 6:44 a.m. View Comments

PSM releases all-new option parts for JQ Products THECar

PSM Option Parts and Accessories is proud to announce their latest work! THECar owners can now trick out their ride with lightweight, durable, and blingin' new parts from PSM. The new parts include a 3mm carbon fiber front plate, center diff plate, w

Mike Garrison Oct. 1, 2012, 6:25 a.m. View Comments

Mugen Seiki goes 1-2 at Minnesota Offroad Series Round 6

Round 6 of the MNNS was held September 22-23 at Ricks Hobby Farm, Friday was practice from 3 to sunset, a few stray showers were in the area and overnight it rained off and on and delayed the start of qualifying on Saturday. Qualifying got going at 1

Mike Garrison Oct. 1, 2012, 5:09 a.m. View Comments

Video: Unglue your tires "Finnish Style" with TRFT Studios

There is nothing more frustrating than "wasting" a nice set of wheels just because your tires are all worn out. TRFT Studios of Finland has released their newest video which is a "how-to" showing just how to unglue your tires...Finnish style! Check i

Mike Garrison Oct. 1, 2012, 6:39 a.m. View Comments

Robert Batlle is the IFMAR 1/8 Worlds Warm Up Champion

The 2012 IFMAR 1/8 Offroad World Championships are coming soon to Speed Paradise in Argentina, South America. This past weekend the host track held the official Worlds Warm Up event. Many of the world's best drivers, including current world champion

Mike Garrison Oct. 1, 2012, 6:09 a.m. View Comments

New option spur gears for the Mugen Seiki MTX-5

Mugen Seiki has just announced a fresh new lineup of option spur gears for the MTX-5. These new spurs are made up of all-new material for longer lasting durability and smoother performance. Recommended use with the rubber rear belt, these new grey sp

Mike Garrison Oct. 1, 2012, 5:24 a.m. View Comments

Hobby Pro USA announces "Killer October Special" on Beta tires

Fall has arrived and weather is cooling down! Time to dust off the Nitro vehicles and head to your local track! To celebrate the arrival of the Nitro Season we are offering Killer October savings on all Beta tires and products!

Mike Garrison Oct. 1, 2012, 5:03 a.m. View Comments

Agama and Ivan Basov win at the 2012 Russian CIS Cup finals

The final round of the Russian CIS Cup took place in Moscow at the Krylatskoye track. In the Buggy-8 class it would be Agama's up and coming driver, Ivan Basov, driving the A8 buggy that would come out on top. After starting in the 13th position on t

Mike Garrison Oct. 1, 2012, 5:40 a.m. View Comments

XRAY officially reveals the all-new T4 touring car

Last week XRAY got the adrenaline pumping by announcing the all-new T4 touring car platform, however, released very little detail of what to expect. Today they have released full details and an up close look at the new car!

Mike Garrison Oct. 1, 2012, 5:47 a.m. View Comments

The FxRacing Romanian Offroad Championship wraps up for 2012

The FxRacing Championship is the biggest electric private off-road cup here in Romania. The Cup has four classes : Buggy Stock (13.5 motors), Buggy Pro (modified), Truck and SCPro (sc 4wd), 6 stages all held in the heart of the country and land of co

Mike Garrison Oct. 1, 2012, 5:34 a.m. View Comments

NeoBuggy coverage of the 2012 Offroad Worlds Warm-Up (with video)

The NeoBuggy.net crew have made the trip along with many of the world's best drivers to Argentina where the official IFMAR World's 1/8 Offroad Warmup is taking place. After two rounds of qualifying, it is Kyosho's David Ronnefalk on top of the field

Mike Garrison Sept. 28, 2012, 8:24 a.m. View Comments

LRP and Chris Doughty win The Midlands Super Cup final

Great success for Chris Doughty and LRP! TQ and victory at the season’s final of the TMSC at Coventry Model Car Club. Powered by the LRP ZZ.21C Ceramic as well, Craig Drescher finished third.

Mike Garrison Sept. 28, 2012, 7:29 a.m. View Comments

Thunder Tiger goes rally racing with the new WRC Countryman Nitro RTR

Thunder Tiger is bringing the excitement of rally racing to 1/8 scale with the Thunder Tiger Nitro Mini Countryman RTR!

Mike Garrison Sept. 28, 2012, 6:53 a.m. View Comments

Video: Flashback Friday - "First ever ROAR Nationals 1967"

This week's Flashback Friday takes us back to days of Woodstock and hippie love. In 1967 one of the first R/C cars was built and gave birth to R/C racing as we know it today. Along with that R/C car was the first ever nationally organized event in Am

Mike Garrison Sept. 28, 2012, 7:40 a.m. View Comments

Futaba releases new high voltage programmable servos

Futaba has just released their all-new S.Bus Programmable High-Torque servos which are designed to offer the maximum performance possible using 2S LiPos!

Mike Garrison Sept. 28, 2012, 7:19 a.m. View Comments

The all-new ST4 G3 Brushless 4wd 1/8 RTR Truggy

The Thunder Tiger 1/8 scale ST4 G3 Brushless 4WD Truggy RTR takes the awesome speed and long run time delivered by the Ace brushless power system and combines it with an aluminum chassis and race-proven suspension for outstanding off-road driving!

Mike Garrison Sept. 28, 2012, 7:06 a.m. View Comments

MCD Racing wins the 2012 German Large Scale Offroad Championship

A first hand report from the 2012 German Champion, Dirk Kellerman! Read the full report!

Mike Garrison Sept. 28, 2012, 7:56 a.m. View Comments

Team Associated releases new SC10B short course buggy!

The 1/10 offroad short course buggy class has grown more and more with the release of the Losi XXX-SCB and Kyosho's Ultima DB. Exciting news from Team Associated today, as they have announced they too will be joining the short course buggy race with

Mike Garrison Sept. 28, 2012, 6:38 a.m. View Comments

The Hellquist brother and sister team go 1-2 at the 2012 Swedish Cup

Markus Hellquist, reigning 2011 Cup Champion, would drive his NT1 to victory at the Cup Final securing the gold. Erika Hellquist finished a 5th overall at the Cup Final which combined with her series points gave her the silver medal for 2012!

Mike Garrison Sept. 28, 2012, 6:25 a.m. View Comments

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