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Ciurlante joins Serpent 1/8-scale on-road team

Italian driver Andrea Ciurlante joins the Serpent and Star RC 1/8-scale on-road team for 2018.

Mike Garrison Feb. 21, 2018, 8:43 a.m. View Comments

2018 Dog Days of Summer Series announcement [VIDEO]

Organizers are pleased to announce the 2018 Dog Days of Summer Series - a five race series which travels between Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia.

Mike Garrison Feb. 21, 2018, 8:50 a.m. View Comments

Zanchettin signs with Raceform RC

Raceform RC has signed Alex Zanchettin to their 2018 race team.

Mike Garrison Feb. 21, 2018, 9:15 a.m. View Comments

New Hot Race Tyres carbon 1/8-scale buggy wheels

Hot Race Tyres has released their new 1/8-scale buggy wheels, made up of a nylon and carbon material mix.

Mike Garrison Feb. 21, 2018, 10:13 a.m. View Comments

Watch the Team Associated Reflex DB10 in action [VIDEO]

Team Associated shares the new Reflex DB10 in action as it hits the dirt.

Mike Garrison Feb. 21, 2018, 10:06 a.m. View Comments

Watch how to upgrade your X-MAXX with Pro-Line [VIDEO]

Pro-Line Racing shares a new video which shows step-by-step the process to equip your Traxxas X-MAXX with Pro-Line wheels, tires, and shocks.

Mike Garrison Feb. 21, 2018, 9:50 a.m. View Comments

Jorn Neumann joins SWORKz

Jorn Neumann has signed with SWORKz, and will make his race debut at the Neo18 in Spain next month.

Mike Garrison Feb. 21, 2018, 9:57 a.m. View Comments

New HUDY aluminum tool stand

HUDY has released their new CNC-machined aluminum tool stand with integrated parts tray.

Mike Garrison Feb. 21, 2018, 9:24 a.m. View Comments

DNC: Maifield, Lutz, and Batlle top seeding [VIDEO]

The unique two controlled practice session format has made for some interesting seeding going into the start of qualifying tomorrow at the Dirt Nitro challenge with Lutz, Batlle, and Maifield leading the charge.

Tyler Hooks Feb. 21, 2018, 9:56 p.m. View Comments

Team Associated unveils new RC8T3.1 and RC8T3.1e 1/8-scale truck kits

Just in time for this week's Dirt Nitro Challenge, Team Associated unveils their newest nitro and electric powered 1/8-scale truck kits.

Mike Garrison Feb. 21, 2018, 8:23 a.m. View Comments

DNC: Truhe, Tessmann, and Bornhorst top CP1

The Dirt Nitro Challenge sees each run count from the first moment drivers hit the track. Tessmann, Bornhorst, and Truhe bested the rest in the first five minutes on the technical track to top controlled practice round one.

Tyler Hooks Feb. 21, 2018, 2:36 p.m. View Comments

Ronnefalk vlogs leading up to DNC [VIDEO]

David Ronnefalk highlights the beginning of his trip to America for DNC and The Desert Classic in a series of Vlogs on his Youtube Channel.

Tyler Hooks Feb. 21, 2018, 6:05 p.m. View Comments

New Infinity IF14 lightweight aluminum CVD driveshaft set

Infinity has released a new lightweight CVD driveshaft set for the IF14 touring car, designed to be lighter and smoother operating.

Mike Garrison Feb. 21, 2018, 9:02 a.m. View Comments

Tebo extends his contract with Team Orion

Multi-time world champion, Jared Tebo, extends his sponsorship contract with Team Orion.

Mike Garrison Feb. 20, 2018, 8:52 a.m. View Comments

New VRP "V2" rear shock tower for the HB Racing D817/E817

VRP has released their new "V2" rear shock tower for the HB Racing D817 and E817 buggies, featuring stock geometry with the addition of multiple wing mounting options.

Mike Garrison Feb. 20, 2018, 12:36 p.m. View Comments

Occhipinti joins Serpent on-road team

Serpent is pleased to announce that Italian driver, Alessandro Occhipinti, will be part of Team Serpent with the direct support from Italian distributor Star RC.

Mike Garrison Feb. 20, 2018, 8:48 a.m. View Comments

Traxxas releases new kit version TRX-4 1/10-scale 4x4 crawler

Traxxas has released a new unassembled kit version of the popular TRX-4 1/10-scale 4x4 crawler which includes detailed full-color instructions, pre-assembled shocks and suspension links, and neatly labeled parts bags to make assembly straight-forward

Mike Garrison Feb. 20, 2018, 8:34 a.m. View Comments

BOOMrc announces third annual Off-Road RIOT race at Fastlane Raceway

BOOMrc is pleased to announce the 2018 Off-Road RIOT. This will be the third annual Off-Road Riot race, and once again hosted by Fastlane Raceway in Blue Springs, Missouri. In year's past the event has been held in the heat of summer, however after a

Mike Garrison Feb. 20, 2018, 10:35 a.m. View Comments

New HUDY aluminum parts tray

HUDY releases a new multi-functional CNC-machined aluminum parts tray which is designed to be lightweight, extremely durable, and wear resistant.

Mike Garrison Feb. 20, 2018, 8:56 a.m. View Comments

New Gravity RC 3D printed pit locker

Gravity RC has released their new pit locker; an all-in-one race day organizer, parts tray, and shock stand.

Mike Garrison Feb. 20, 2018, 9:09 a.m. View Comments

New XRAY XB8/XB8E V2 graphite composite diff cases

XRAY has released new V2 diff cases for the XB8 and XB8E 1/8-scale buggies, designed with a new graphite composite material to be lighter and have a higher temperature and wear resistance.

Mike Garrison Feb. 20, 2018, 9:01 a.m. View Comments

Shifty's R/C announces 2018 Spring Challenge [VIDEO]

Shifty's R/C in Tulsa, Oklahoma announces the 2018 Spring Challenge on April 21-22, and shares an in-depth look at the facility and track with a new event promo video.

Mike Garrison Feb. 20, 2018, 9:33 a.m. View Comments

New Mugen Seiki optional Titanium screw kits for the MBX8

Mugen Seiki has released three new Titanium screw kits for the MBX8 buggy.

Mike Garrison Feb. 20, 2018, 9:19 a.m. View Comments

Mustafa Alp joins Bittydesign for 2018

Bittydesign announces that Mustafa Alp has joined their 2018 race team.

Mike Garrison Feb. 20, 2018, 8:43 a.m. View Comments

Double wins for Rivkin at the Winter Indoor Nationals

Spencer Rivkin brought home the wins in both Mod 2wd and 4wd buggy classes at the JConcepts Winter Indoor Nationals from Smac Trac in St. Louis, Missouri.

Mike Garrison Feb. 19, 2018, 9:30 a.m. View Comments

New Hobbytech BXR.S1 1/10-scale 4wd buggy [VIDEO]

Hobbytech introduces their new BXR.S1 1/10-scale 4wd buggy platform.

Mike Garrison Feb. 19, 2018, 10:20 a.m. View Comments

New XRAY graphite diff case and cover for the XB2

XRAY has released a new composite graphite diff case and cover for the XB2 buggy, designed to increase strength and lower weight.

Mike Garrison Feb. 19, 2018, 9:52 a.m. View Comments

New MCD Racing RR5-MAX Pro Spec 1/5-scale gas buggy

MCD Racing has released the new RR5-MAX Pro Spec buggy, featuring a long list of new options and designs for competition large scale off-road racing.

Mike Garrison Feb. 19, 2018, 10:56 a.m. View Comments

MIP shares new turnbuckle wrench compatibility chart

MIP has shared a new compatibility chart which explains exactly which of the MIP turnbuckle wrenches fit each brand turnbuckles.

Mike Garrison Feb. 19, 2018, 8:53 a.m. View Comments

Mugen Seiki Racing announces new Pro Build MBX8 kits by Tim Long

Mugen Seiki Racing has announced that Tim Long, an accomplished racer and mechanic for some of the best drivers in the world, will now be offering factory built MBX8 buggy kits.

Mike Garrison Feb. 19, 2018, 9:20 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Adam Drake chats about Futaba switch, new O.S. engine and this week's DNC

I asked Adam Drake, last year's fourth-place finisher in Pro Buggy, what he thinks of his new Futaba radio and signature O.S. Speed engine as well as how he feels ahead of the first major race of the year for this week’s Talk It Up Tuesday.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 19, 2018, 11:09 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: You've Got Mail

Mike's Monday morning has started out bright with an email from a supportive viewer, or so he thought. Mike responds to his new fan, their careful attention to detail, and kind words in this edition of A Moment with Mike.

Mike Garrison Feb. 19, 2018, 8:47 a.m. View Comments

Vaterra releases new RTR 1972 Chevy C10 1/10-scale 4wd pickup truck [VIDEO]

Vaterra's newest vehicle is a 1972 Chevy C10 pickup truck 1/10-scale ready to run, featuring an officially licensed body placed on top of a 4wd chassis.

Mike Garrison Feb. 19, 2018, 10:09 a.m. View Comments

Fantom signs Ebukoro

Worlds finalist and Japanese champion on-road racer Toto Ebukoro joins the Fantom Racing team.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 19, 2018, 2:13 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Who will win Pro Buggy at the Dirt Nitro Challenge?

Last week, you picked your favorites to win the Pro Truck main event at The Dirt Nitro Challenge. Who do you think will cross the finish line first in the last race of the event on Sunday night, the Pro Buggy final?

Aaron Waldron Feb. 19, 2018, 8:20 a.m. View Comments

New SWORKz BB80 1/8-scale off-road starter box

SWORKz introduces their new 1/8-scale off-road starter box, designed with a patented single point contact motor actuating switch, adjustable frame, and 775 motor.

Mike Garrison Feb. 19, 2018, 10:40 a.m. View Comments

Wallie Builds Pro Tip: Keeping your hardware organized

Nick Wautlet of Wallie Builds shares a simple, yet smart, way to keep your screws and hardware organized while rebuilding your ride.

Mike Garrison Feb. 19, 2018, 10:46 a.m. View Comments

New Muchmore Racing cooling fan for the Fleta Euro V2 ESC

Muchmore Racing has released a new cooling fan, designed specifically for the Fleta Euro V2 ESC.

Mike Garrison Feb. 19, 2018, 10:34 a.m. View Comments

Racing skills clinic with Munday to stream live from Keilor this weekend

On Saturday at the Keilor Offroad RC Club, Australian off-road star Ray Munday will host two sessions to improve the skills of racers of all levels — and you'll be able to watch it live on Facebook.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 19, 2018, 11:11 a.m. View Comments

New Yokomo Racing Performer dirt off-road shock springs

Team Yokomo introduces a new range of springs developed by the company's star drivers to suit dirt tracks.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 19, 2018, 2:32 p.m. View Comments

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