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JConcepts celebrates 15th anniversary with running change to Skull hat

The patch on the popular JConcepts Skull hat now commemorates the brand's fifteenth anniversary.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 15, 2018, 12:52 p.m. View Comments

New HB Racing pre-mounted 1/8-scale buggy tires

Now you can purchase the HB Racing Khaos, Megagrid, Black Jack, Gridlock, Beams and Mega Bite tread patterns, in your choice of Pink, Red or White compounds, on V2 wheels in either White or Yellow.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 15, 2018, 9:34 a.m. View Comments

Optional composite pillow ball cups for XRAY XB8 and GTX8

XRAY introduces new composite cups for the pillow balls of the XB8 and GTX8 platforms, which are more reliable and operate more freely — even in dusty conditions.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 15, 2018, 8:07 a.m. View Comments

Orion signs Neumann to contract extension

Former European Champion Jorn Neumann inks a new deal to remain with Team Orion power.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 15, 2018, 9:50 a.m. View Comments

First look at MIP Pucks for YZ-2 DTM

MIP team manager Billy Sutton shares a photo of his YZ-2 DTM buggy outfitted with Pucks as he gets ready for Motorama.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 15, 2018, 7:28 a.m. View Comments

VooDoo Racing Cells signs Albertoni

Northeast off-road racer Enzo Albertoni joins the VooDoo Racing Cells team.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 15, 2018, 7:09 a.m. View Comments

New Scorpion Platinum Series 7700mAh 2S LiPo pack

Scorpion Power Systems adds a 7700mAh 2S LiPo pack to its Platinum Series of batteries.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 15, 2018, 12:04 p.m. View Comments

Special tenth anniversary Kyosho MP9 TKI4 kit coming soon

Famed Kyosho buggy designer Yuichi Kanai shares details of a full-option TKI4 kit to commemorate ten years of racing with the MP9 platform.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 14, 2018, 11:04 a.m. View Comments

Entries open for 2018 ROAR Electric On-Road Paved Nats at Fort Meyers RC Club

Fort Meyers RC Club in Florida will host three touring car classes, along with F1, USGT and Modified 1/12-Scale, at the ROAR Electric On-Road Paved Nationals on April 27-29. Interested racers can now register!

Aaron Waldron Feb. 14, 2018, 10:56 a.m. View Comments

New VBC Racing Ghost18 sport-level touring car kit

At just $199, VBC Racing calls its new Ghost18 "the ultimate club race machine," complete with a carbon fiber chassis, adjustable suspension mounts and more.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 14, 2018, 11:26 a.m. View Comments

New O.S. Speed B21 Adam Drake Edition .21 off-road engine

First seen in December, Hobbico announces the arrival of the O.S. Speed B21 engine built to the specs of multi-time national champion Adam Drake.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 14, 2018, 7:04 a.m. View Comments

Hobbytown HobbyPlex to host Spring Offroad Championships in April

The Hobbytown HobbyPlex renamed its annual spring event, and this year's Spring Offroad Championships in April will feature a Dash for Cash as well as a Pro-4 short course class using the Heat Race Qualifying Format.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 14, 2018, 1:11 p.m. View Comments

New RC Speed Secrets Next Level Cheater 1.6 + 1.7 shock pistons

RC Speed Secrets adds a new 1.6 + 1.7 split-hole option to its range of Next Level Cheater shock pistons, with sets available 12mm dampers from TLR, AE and Yokomo.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 14, 2018, 12:41 p.m. View Comments

New REDS Racing Tetra clutch retainer and bearings

REDS Racing introduces a new retainer to fit the Tetra clutch onto TLR and Tekno vehicles, as well as heavy-duty 5x13x4mm bearings.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 14, 2018, 12:46 p.m. View Comments

Fear Farm R/C Raceway drivers' stand renovation complete ahead of DNC

The ninth entry in The Dirt Racing founder Joey Christensen's social media documentation of preparations for next week's Dirt Nitro Challenge mentioned that the revamped drivers' stand passed a review from a city inspector, and hinted at a difficult

Aaron Waldron Feb. 14, 2018, 11:56 a.m. View Comments

Optional carbon fiber front wing mount for XRAY XB2

XRAY releases a front wing mount for the XB2 buggy made of carbon fiber, which positions the wing lower and further forward.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 14, 2018, 8:13 a.m. View Comments

New Scorpion Platinum Series 3400mAh shorty LiPo pack

Scorpion Power Systems adds a new 3400mAh shorty pack to its Platinum Series range of LiPo batteries.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 14, 2018, 11:44 a.m. View Comments

New TLR 5mm turnbuckle rod ends

With nitro racers from across the country preparing for the DNC next week, the Team Losi Racing squad announces updated 5mm turnbuckle rod ends made of a new material that operate more freely in a wider range of temperatures.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 14, 2018, 9:11 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Former Dirt Nitro Challenge champions

The 19th annual Dirt Nitro Challenge kicks off on Wednesday of next week, when the nitro off-road community (as well as tons of large-scale and U4RC racers) will gather at the Fear Farm R/C Raceway in Phoenix, AZ for what has grown into the biggest e

Aaron Waldron Feb. 13, 2018, 11:47 a.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: Five reasons why I'm excited for the Dirt Nitro Challenge

Next week, hundreds of enthusiastic hobbyists and nearly all of the RC industry’s biggest racing teams will once again transform the Fear Farm R/C Raceway complex in Phoenix, AZ into a small town of tents and RV’s for the 19th annual The Dirt Nitro C

Aaron Waldron Feb. 13, 2018, 9:20 p.m. View Comments

Watch Randy Caster demonstrate the new 1up Racing instant soldering iron [VIDEO]

Randy Caster of 1up Racing introduces the new TS100 soldering iron, which heats up almost instantly, offers a digital readout in the handle, and is coming soon.

Mike Garrison Feb. 13, 2018, 8:07 a.m. View Comments

Adam Drake explains MBX8 diff and gearbox fitment [VIDEO]

Adam Drake responds to recent comments and questioning of the diff fitment in the MBX8 buggy when the gearbox is not attached to the chassis.

Mike Garrison Feb. 13, 2018, 8:36 a.m. View Comments

McBride wins at the 2018 Keilor Invitational

Kyle McBride is crowned the Mod Invite class winner at the 2018 Keilor Invitational held in Melbourne, Australia.

Mike Garrison Feb. 13, 2018, 8:49 a.m. View Comments

Watch the new Traxxas 1/16-scale Summit in action [VIDEO]

Traxxas introduces the new 1/16-scale Summit with a new promo video displaying all that this mighty truck can handle.

Mike Garrison Feb. 13, 2018, 10:34 a.m. View Comments

Menicucci continues for his eighth year with XRAY

XRAY has announced that Italian champion, Alessio Menicucci, has re-signed once again for 2018 - which will make for an eight-year relationship between the two.

Mike Garrison Feb. 13, 2018, 10:26 a.m. View Comments

New XRAY narrow graphite composite XB2 gear box

XRAY has released a new narrow composite graphite gearbox for the XB2 Carpet Edition buggy, designed to increase traction and decrease roll.

Mike Garrison Feb. 13, 2018, 8:21 a.m. View Comments

Hart, Pierce, and Barlow win round six of the Schumacher Indoor Masters

Round six of the Schumacher Indoor Masters saw James Hart (2wd), Steven Pierce (4wd), and Phil Barlow (Vintage) victorious.

Mike Garrison Feb. 13, 2018, 9:11 a.m. View Comments

New RPRC lightweight aluminum 1/8-scale tire holders

RPRC Distribution has introduced their new lightweight aluminum 1/8-scale tire holders, available individually or in packs of six.

Mike Garrison Feb. 13, 2018, 9:49 a.m. View Comments

Dennis Anderson's King Sling by JConcepts [VIDEO]

Dennis Anderson introduces the new JConcepts King Sling body, Fling King tires, and Dragon mega-truck wheels.

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

VBC Racing releases new FF18 FWD 1/10-scale touring car kit

VBC Racing has released their newest front wheel drive touring car kit, featuring a list of new parts and upgrades for 2018.

Mike Garrison Feb. 13, 2018, 9:55 a.m. View Comments

Tobias Hepp joins Serpent

Serpent signs German 1/8-scale on-road specialist Tobias Hepp.

Mike Garrison Feb. 13, 2018, 8:28 a.m. View Comments

New Reedy Zappers SG competition HV-LiPo 4S batteries

Reedy has added two new high-voltage 4S LiPo packs to the "Zappers" battery range.

Mike Garrison Feb. 12, 2018, 11:22 a.m. View Comments

McGee and Williams win Silverstone Winter Series round four

Danny McGee and Greg Williams take home the gold for Schumacher Racing at round four of the Silverstone Winter Series.

Mike Garrison Feb. 12, 2018, 11:07 a.m. View Comments

Anthony Mazzara signs with Speedzone

Speedzone welcomes TLR driver Anthony Mazzara to their team for 2018.

Mike Garrison Feb. 12, 2018, 8:41 a.m. View Comments

New HB Racing off-road ride height gauge

HB Racing has released a new ride height gauge for 1/10-scale and 1/8-scale off-road vehicles, featuring an "Active Measurement Mode" which is designed to show the ride height in real-time as the tool is moved under the car.

Mike Garrison Feb. 12, 2018, 8:34 a.m. View Comments

Kaufmann continues with XRAY

Marco Kaufmann has re-signed with XRAY for 2018, and will continue to race th T4 and NT1 platforms throughout the ETS, German Championship, XRS, and European Championship events.

Mike Garrison Feb. 12, 2018, 8:21 a.m. View Comments

POLL: Who will win Pro Truck at Dirt Nitro Challenge?

The first major nitro off-road race of the year is next weekend in Arizona. Which of these top finishers from 2017 is your pick to win the Pro Truck final on Saturday night?

Aaron Waldron Feb. 12, 2018, 8:10 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Rear motor revival

In this week's edition of "A Moment with Mike", Mike points out that there is 30+ years worth of rear motor buggies floating around, with little to no use on the race track anymore. That is, unless someone were to create a rear motor revival race to

Mike Garrison Feb. 12, 2018, 10 a.m. View Comments

New PSM battery positioning system for the RC10F6

Following the release of their battery positioning system for the X12, PSM has announced a new system for the Team Associated RC10F6.

Mike Garrison Feb. 12, 2018, 11:16 a.m. View Comments

New STRC machined brass options for the HPI Venture FJ

ST Racing Concepts has released a list of new brass options for the HPI Venture FJ including; front lower shock mount/panhard mounts, rear lower shock mounts, front steering knuckles and c-hub carriers.

Mike Garrison Feb. 12, 2018, 9 a.m. View Comments

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