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New Serpent Spyder MT2 RTR 1/10-scale rear motor monster truck

The Serpent Sport line of vehicles welcomes the the new Spyder MT2; a rear motor ready-to-run 1/10-scale monster truck designed by Billy Easton.

Mike Garrison March 22, 2018, 8:32 a.m. View Comments

The inaugural JConcepts Carpet Nationals coming soon to Northwest Hobbies

The first ever JConcepts Carpet Nationals is set to be held at Northwest Hobbies on April 20-22, 2018. Full event info and pre-entry is now available.

Mike Garrison March 22, 2018, 8:13 a.m. View Comments

ECX unveils the new 1/12-scale Barrage Gen2 4wd 1.55 scale crawler [VIDEO]

ECX introduces the second generation Barrage crawler, based upon the original platform with a number of updates, improvements, and options.

Mike Garrison March 22, 2018, 9:30 a.m. View Comments

Ogden continues with REDS Racing through 2019

Cole Ogden re-signs with REDS Racing through 2019.

Mike Garrison March 22, 2018, 8:03 a.m. View Comments

New HRC Racing 2S 4500mAh rounded hard case LiPo

HRC Racing introduces a new 2S 4500mAh LiPo pack to their battery range, available with an Ultra T plug or Tamiya plug connector pre-installed.

Mike Garrison March 22, 2018, 8:44 a.m. View Comments

TLR clutch shoe maintenance tips from JR Mitch

In the latest TLR Blog update, JR Mitch shares a number of tips and tricks for maintaining clutch aluminum and composite clutch shoes between races.

Mike Garrison March 22, 2018, 9:17 a.m. View Comments

FUTURE STARS OF RC: Caleb Stevens

Despite starting his racing career just three years ago on a temporary track, Caleb Stevens is racking up wins and podium finishes across the U.S. in everything from carpet electric to outdoor nitro. Tyler Hooks asked him about racing, school, TV, gi

Tyler Hooks March 22, 2018, 11:47 a.m. View Comments

New Donuts Racing Teflon, copper, lithium, and o-ring greases

Donuts Racing has released four new greases; Teflon (Red), Copper (Yellow), Lithium (Green), and O-Ring (Blue).

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

Lutz reports back after a winning weekend at the SIGP in China

Ryan Lutz shares his in-depth recap of the 2018 SIGP in Xiamen, China this past weekend, where he celebrated TQ and victories in both nitro and electric 1/8-scale buggy classes.

Mike Garrison March 21, 2018, 8:32 a.m. View Comments

Schumacher unveils the new lightweight CAT L1 1/10-scale 4wd buggy [VIDEO]

Following yesterday's teaser photo, Schumacher Racing unveils the new lightweight CAT L1 1/10-scale 4wd buggy kit with a close up look and video explanation.

Mike Garrison March 21, 2018, 8:59 a.m. View Comments

Excel hand tools and blades now distributed by HRC Distribution

HRC Distribution announces its new deal to carry Excel hobby tools and knife blades.

Aaron Waldron March 21, 2018, 7:54 a.m. View Comments

New VRP carbon fiber suspension arm inserts for MBX8

Vision Racing Products introduces new carbon fiber inserts to fit the suspension arms of the MBX8 buggy, which reduce their torsional flex to provide a tuning option.

Aaron Waldron March 21, 2018, 2:04 p.m. View Comments

702 RC Raceway crowns 2018 Las Vegas Off-Road Carpet champions

702 RC Raceway crowned their newest champions last weekend at the 3rd annual Las Vegas Off-Road Carpet Championship.

Mike Garrison March 21, 2018, 9:44 a.m. View Comments

New HUDY aluminum clamping servo horns

HUDY releases a new range of aluminum servo horns designed so that the clamping screw is accessible from the top of the vehicle.

Aaron Waldron March 21, 2018, 8:03 a.m. View Comments

First look at the new Pro-Line Racing Slide Job dirt oval racing tires

Pro-Line Racing prepares to slide their way into dirt oval racing with the new Slide Job 2.2" 2wd front and rear buggy tires.

Mike Garrison March 21, 2018, 9:29 a.m. View Comments

New crawler course open at Herts Nitro Model Club [VIDEO]

Despite terrible weather and sub-zero temperatures, CML Distribution, Herts RC Models and Logic RC joined diehard crawling and scaler enthusiasts to break in the new terrain.

Aaron Waldron March 21, 2018, 7:23 a.m. View Comments

Optional aluminum front suspension conversion set for XRAY XT8

XRAY packages its aluminum steering block, caster blocks, and steering plates with the necessary hardware to transform the front end of the XT8.

Aaron Waldron March 21, 2018, 7:46 a.m. View Comments

New T-Works MBX8 Titanium lower shock mount pins

T-Works has released new Titanium lower shock mount pins for the Mugen Seiki MBX8 buggy.

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

New XRAY GTXE aluminum pinion gears

XRAY has released new 7075 T6 hard-coated aluminum pinion gears, designed for the GTXE platform.

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

New Schumacher CAT L1 1/10-scale buggy coming soon

Schumacher Racing has shared a sneak peek of what appears to be an all-new 1/10-scale buggy; the CAT L1 - coming soon.

Mike Garrison March 20, 2018, 9:46 a.m. View Comments

Under the hood of Adam Drake's MBX7TR truck [VIDEO]

Adam Drake goes under the hood of his Mugen Seiki Racing MBX7TR 1/8-scale nitro truck.

Mike Garrison March 20, 2018, 9:40 a.m. View Comments

New T-Works MBX8 hard-coated aluminum ball set

T-Works has released their new 18-piece hard-coated aluminum ball set for the Mugen Seiki MBX8 1/8-scale buggy.

Mike Garrison March 20, 2018, 9:59 a.m. View Comments

Capricorn introduces the new P12-C USA version 1/12-scale pan car

Capricorn introduces the new USA version P12-C pan car, designed for American high bite tracks with a stiffer chassis and rear pod.

Mike Garrison March 20, 2018, 9:13 a.m. View Comments

WHERE’S WALDO: The thrill of the chase

If you’ve ever felt bad about your inability to close out a main event win at a club race, you’re not alone. In fact, it may not be your inexperience or lack of skills — but instead simple biology — that contributed to your late-race meltdown.

Aaron Waldron March 20, 2018, 3:18 p.m. View Comments

Reeves wins a snow covered HNMC Winter Series round twelve

Simon Reeves didn't let the sub-zero temperatures or snowy venue slow him down, as he drove his way to victory at round twelve of the HNMC Winter Series.

Mike Garrison March 20, 2018, 8:58 a.m. View Comments

Watch the best of the Traxxas X-Maxx [VIDEO]

Traxxas has put together a "best of the X-Maxx" video compilation featuring the truck in action hitting dirt jumps, skate parks, motocross tracks, and more.

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

New HRC Racing single flashing roof lights

HRC Racing has released their new V3 and V4 single flashing roof lights, available in red, yellow, or blue.

Mike Garrison March 20, 2018, 9:06 a.m. View Comments

Sneek peak at the new RC Concept ECR10 competition 540-size brushless motors

RC Concept has shared a sneak peek of their new 540-sized competition brushless motors coming soon.

Mike Garrison March 20, 2018, 10:37 a.m. View Comments

Bittydesign announces EURO Contest entry is now open

Following the Facebook announcement of the event, Bittydesign has announced that entry for the EURO Contest is now open - limited to 220 entries.

Mike Garrison March 20, 2018, 8:27 a.m. View Comments

Watch a Pro-Line Racing PRO-MT 4x4 fitted with pre-mounted Sand Paws hydroplane across water [VIDEO]

No muddy hiking trail, big jumps or even deep pond can stop the Pro-Line Racing PRO-MT 4x4 fitted with the Ambush body and RidgeLine Trail Cage as well as a set of pre-mounted Sand Paw tires.

Aaron Waldron March 19, 2018, 9:41 a.m. View Comments

Seventh-annual OCRC Raceway Stock Nationals scheduled for April 28-29

For the seventh year in a row, some of the fastest electric off-road racers from the Southwest and beyond will compete with 17.5- and 13.5-turn motors at OCRC Raceway — while a couple of small tweaks to the classes offered reflect trends from last ye

Aaron Waldron March 19, 2018, 9:51 a.m. View Comments

Optional wide carbon fiber front suspension arms for XRAY X1

XRAY releases optional carbon fiber front suspension arms for the X1 that increase the track width by a total of 10mm, which makes the car easier to drive on high-grip surfaces.

Aaron Waldron March 19, 2018, 9:19 a.m. View Comments

New RDRP aluminum fan mount for YZ-4 SF

Revolution Design Racing Products introduces an aluminum fan mount for the YZ-4 SF bolts in place.

Aaron Waldron March 19, 2018, 11:49 a.m. View Comments

New HUDY tweak board set

HUDY's tweak board and carbon fiber stick can be used to align the chassis and top deck of any touring car that uses standard shock towers.

Aaron Waldron March 19, 2018, 9:59 a.m. View Comments

First look at upcoming Capricorn C8SR 1/8-scale electric on-road kit

Capricorn published a small gallery of computer renderings showing the design of its first entry into the new 1/8-scale electric on-road class, called the C8SR.

Aaron Waldron March 19, 2018, 9:33 a.m. View Comments