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Optional PSM battery positioning system for RC12R6

PSM released an aftermarket battery retention set for the RC12R6 platform that allows the pack to be moved to change weight balance, and the battery is held in place by an o-ring for easy changes.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 26, 2018, 2:45 p.m. View Comments

Fourth annual Lawton RC Raceway Beans and Cornbread Bowl scheduled for February 10

Lawton RC Raceway will once again combine a cook-off with an RC race to put a smile on every racer's face.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 26, 2018, 7:55 a.m. View Comments

New XRAY XT8E conversion kit

XRAY XT8 owners can now choose between nitro and electric power with a simple conversion kit.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 26, 2018, 8:15 a.m. View Comments

New Pro-Line Racing TRX-4 Rubicon body, pre-mounted X-MAXX Slingshot Pro-Loc tires, and Wedge SC carpet front tires

Pro-Line Racing released a stylish Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon body for the TRX-4, big Slingshot paddle tires on bead-lock wheels for the X-Maxx, and Wedge carpet front tires for short course trucks and buggies.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 26, 2018, 9:04 a.m. View Comments

New RC Cars Cavalieri carbon fiber radio tray plate for D817 V2

The latest carbon fiber option part from RC Cars Cavalieri stiffens the radio tray of the D817 V2 for less flex and more consistent throttle and steering response.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 26, 2018, 2:56 p.m. View Comments

Euro Offroad Series resumes in Germany this weekend following three-month layoff

After winning both the 2WD and 4WD classes at the Euro Offroad Series season opener back in October, Bruno Coelho is the points leader heading into the second round this weekend in Germany.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 26, 2018, 8:30 a.m. View Comments

New JConcepts P2 body for YZ-2 DTM

The JConcepts P2 high-speed buggy shell is now available for the YZ-2 DTM.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 26, 2018, 9:15 a.m. View Comments

Bayer re-signed with XRAY

Former European Champion Martin Bayer has extended his tenure with XRAY.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 26, 2018, 8:41 a.m. View Comments

New Sweep Racing Super Extreme Soft off-road tire compound

Sweep Racing has introduced their new "Super Extreme Soft" off-road tire compound; the softest available in the Sweep Racing tire range.

Mike Garrison Jan. 25, 2018, 10:01 a.m. View Comments

Ogden doubled up at the 2018 Southern Indoor Championship

JConcepts has recapped the 2018 Southern Indoor Championship where Cole Ogden would take both Pro Buggy class wins.

Mike Garrison Jan. 25, 2018, 8:21 a.m. View Comments

New Team Associated Trophy Rat 1/10-scale RTR truck

Team Associated has released their new Trophy Rat RTR, based on the SC10 short course platform and topped with a replica body of the Northup Fabrication Trophy Rat.

Mike Garrison Jan. 25, 2018, 9:04 a.m. View Comments

New Team Saxo MTC1 graphite chassis and upper decks

Team Saxo has released a new graphite chassis and front/rear upper decks for the Mugen Seiki MTC1 touring car for use on high grip surfaces.

Mike Garrison Jan. 25, 2018, 9:34 a.m. View Comments

New XRAY XB2 low shock absorbers and shock towers

XRAY has introduced new low shock absorbers, shock shafts, and shock towers which are recommended for use on high-traction surfaces to reduce front roll.

Mike Garrison Jan. 25, 2018, 8:55 a.m. View Comments

New JConcepts P2 "Punisher 2" B6/B6D IFMAR Worlds body

JConcepts has released the second generation Punisher series body, known as P2, for the Team Associated B6 and B6D buggies.

Mike Garrison Jan. 25, 2018, 12:09 p.m. View Comments

Watch Ty Tessmann Pro Tip: Becoming a Pro Racer [VIDEO]

Ty Tessmann shares his tips on how to become a pro R/C car racer.

Mike Garrison Jan. 25, 2018, 9:42 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: All five tracks that have hosted the Silver State

One of the biggest pieces of news from this week was the announcement that Joey Christensen of The Dirt Racing has put together a deal with the South Point Hotel and Casino to keep the annual Silver State alive in Las Vegas, Nevada. It will be the si

Aaron Waldron Jan. 25, 2018, 12:21 p.m. View Comments

Perez continues with XRAY

Junior European Champion, David Perez, has re-signed with XRAY for the 2018 race season.

Mike Garrison Jan. 25, 2018, 9:54 a.m. View Comments

New Hard Racing 1/10-scale crawler and monster truck hauler bag

HRC Distribution has introduced the newest Hard Racing hauler bag, intended for 1/10-scale crawlers and monster trucks.

Mike Garrison Jan. 25, 2018, 9:48 a.m. View Comments

Lemieux continues with HUDY

Multi-time champion, Paul Lemieux, will continue his relationship with HUDY throughout the 2018 racing season.

Mike Garrison Jan. 25, 2018, 8:44 a.m. View Comments

New Team Associated Reflex DB10 RTR desert buggy

Team Associated has released the new Reflex DB10 RTR desert buggy, based upon the 9-time ROAR Short Course National Championship winning SC10 platform.

Mike Garrison Jan. 25, 2018, 9:15 a.m. View Comments

New 1up Racing Red CV joint oil

1up Racing has introduced their new "1up Red"; an oil intended to lubricant CV joints and universals for long lasting performance and protection.

Mike Garrison Jan. 25, 2018, 9:23 a.m. View Comments

New Picco R2-3518 .21 on-road racing engine

Picco Micromotori revamped its R1 engine to create the R2-3518, improving its powerband and consistency.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 24, 2018, 9:05 a.m. View Comments

Team Losi Racing appointed Richardson as Midwest Team Ambassador

Team Losi Racing announced the addition of Cory Richardson as Midwest Team Ambassador, tasked with supporting team drivers and customers across the region.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 24, 2018, 10:43 a.m. View Comments

2018 Quebec Indoor Nats scheduled for April

JTQ will once again host the Quebec Indoor Nats at Dégelis Arena over the weekend of April 19-22.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 24, 2018, 8:48 a.m. View Comments

New carbon fiber fan mount for XRAY XB4

XRAY released a fan mount for the XB4 buggy that's made of carbon fiber.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 24, 2018, 8:55 a.m. View Comments

New Hotrace Tyres Fuel Cell off-road foam inserts

Hotrace Tyres introduced a new closed-cell foam insert for its 1/8-scale off-road buggy tires that provide more traction and better corner speed, especially in hot and high-grip conditions.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 24, 2018, 4:08 p.m. View Comments

Third annual 702 RC Raceway Off-Road Carpet Championship scheduled for March

For the third year in a row, 702 RC Raceway will host its Off-Road Carpet Championship race and draw the fastest drivers across the Southwest to Las Vegas.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 24, 2018, 9:20 a.m. View Comments

EFRA tire price increase and rule changes for 1/8-scale nitro on-road

EFRA announced changes to rules for 1/8-scale nitro on-road for the 2018 season, most notably the rise in tire prices due to increased cost of materials as well as clarifying that wings and spoilers must be made of flexible material. The 2018 race da

Aaron Waldron Jan. 24, 2018, 8:40 a.m. View Comments

New Exotek Racing adjustable front camber arm set and rear traction plate set for RC10F6

Exotek Racing pumped out two new option assemblies for the RC10F6 formula chassis, including new front upper arms that allow camber to be adjusted, as well as a new rear suspension assembly that increases flex.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 24, 2018, 3:55 p.m. View Comments

New hard-cased 6S LiPo pack from HRC Racing

HRC Distribution introduced a 6S LiPo pack with a durable hard case that's built for surface vehicles.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 24, 2018, 9:01 a.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Exotek Racing EB410 Bulkhead Saver Camber Plate

Some racers have claimed the front bulkhead of the Tekno RC EB410 as a "weak point" of the buggy in the event of a hard crash or impact to the front end. For this week's Thursday Testimonials product review, Mike has purchased and tested Exotek Racin

Mike Garrison Jan. 24, 2018, 9:01 a.m. View Comments

Dong joined Sunpadow as product consultant

In his new role, Salton Dong will help guide Sunpadow in developing new products for the RC industry.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 24, 2018, 9:11 a.m. View Comments

New Trinity 30mm Monster fan, RevTech high-voltage 4S pack and limited edition Monster Max black endplate set

Team Trinity released a new 30mm cooling fan, a HV LiPo battery for 4S applications, and a very limited 50 packs of black-anodized end plates for its Monster and Max brushless motors.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 24, 2018, 4:02 p.m. View Comments

First look at new Muchmore Racing USA HYBRID Touch Duo AC/DC charger

Muchmore Racing USA shared a sneak peek (via Facebook) of the forthcoming new HYBRID Touch Duo AC/DC charger, as shown in the pit area of new team manager Joe Pillars.

Mike Garrison Jan. 23, 2018, 9:31 a.m. View Comments

Kobbevik signed with Hobbywing

Hobbywing has announced the signing of IFMAR Junior World Champion, Daniel Kobbevik.

Mike Garrison Jan. 23, 2018, 9:51 a.m. View Comments

New JConcepts F2 body, Aero S-Type rear wing and front scoop for EB410

JConcepts adapted its F2 design and Aero front and rear wings to fit the popular EB410 4WD buggy.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 23, 2018, 3:31 p.m. View Comments

Triple victory for Dresselhouse at WRCR Winter Series round five

Dan Dresselhouse claimed three victories at round five of the WRCR Winter Series, clinching him the series title in Stock SCT.

Mike Garrison Jan. 23, 2018, 10:02 a.m. View Comments

WHERE’S WALDO: Three different RC racing strategies

As I evaluated my pre-race predictions from last week’s column against what went down over the weekend (which, aside from failing to predict the utter collapse of some of those I thought were favorites and underestimating the incapability of those at

Aaron Waldron Jan. 23, 2018, 3:18 p.m. View Comments

Champion Touring Series to kick off at new RiseUp Hobbytown

The CTS3 season will kick off in 2018 at the all-new RiseUp Hobbytown in Palm Desert, California on February 10-11, 2018.

Mike Garrison Jan. 23, 2018, 8:41 a.m. View Comments

RUDDOG appointed as new Team Associated and Reedy distributor

RUDDOG Distribution GmbH has been appointed distribution of the Team Associated and Reedy brands for Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland and the Czech Republic beginning February 1st.

Mike Garrison Jan. 23, 2018, 8:52 a.m. View Comments

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