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XRAY announced XT8 will remain unchanged for 2018

XRAY has announced that the XT8 truggy platform, winner of the 2017 ROAR National Championship, will remain unchanged for 2018.

Mike Garrison Jan. 18, 2018, 10:11 a.m. View Comments

New PR Racing high-performance body for the SB401

PR Racing has released a new low-profile body for the SB401, designed to reduce roll and improve corner rotation on high traction surfaces.

Mike Garrison Jan. 18, 2018, 9:43 a.m. View Comments

2018 Dirt Nitro Challenge at Fear Farm to go ahead as scheduled

Despite concerns over the track's shutdown, The Dirt Racing will host its 19th annual Dirt Nitro Challenge at the Fear Farm RC Raceway as planned.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 18, 2018, 6:09 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Former winners of the Reedy Race of Champions

Before the first heat of the Invitational class hits the track on Friday morning, catch up on the history of the event by checking out this list of everyone who has won this coveted title since it was first held in 1987.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 18, 2018, 4:05 p.m. View Comments

REEDY RACE: Detailed broadcast schedule

Set your alarms! Check this timetable for the schedule provided by the Reedy Race of Champions organizers to find out when you'll need to tune in to catch each race.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 18, 2018, 2:44 p.m. View Comments

New HARD Racing 1/8-scale rolling hauler bag

HRC Distribution has introduced the new HARD Racing Cheng-Ho 1/8-scale trolley with plastic drawers, wheels, and table option.

Mike Garrison Jan. 18, 2018, 9:35 a.m. View Comments

New My Pit Space lightweight DC powered soldering station

My Pit Space has released their new soldering station, designed with R/C racers in mind to provide a lightweight, compact, and easy to use unit that is powered by using a 12 volt power supply.

Mike Garrison Jan. 18, 2018, 9:54 a.m. View Comments

New STRC aluminum rear lock-outs and center transmission case for the HPI Venture crawler

ST Racing Concepts has released a new CNC machined aluminum transmission case and aluminum rear lock-outs for the HPI Racing Venture scale crawler.

Mike Garrison Jan. 18, 2018, 9:23 a.m. View Comments

Pfeifhofer double victory at RUDDOG Cup round two

Stefan Pfeifhofer drove his way to a victory not once, but twice, at last weekend's Round 2 of the RUDDOG Cup in Austria.

Mike Garrison Jan. 18, 2018, 8:49 a.m. View Comments

Select FlySky radios now available in North America through Redcat Racing

Redcat Racing announced its new distributorship of four different surface transmitters from FlySky, as well as one intended for RC aircraft.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 17, 2018, 9:30 a.m. View Comments

Sousa and Woodyard won CRCRC Midwest Nitro Off-Road Champs

Austin Woodyard earned TQ in nitro buggy at The Ohio RC Factory for the CRCRC Midwest Nitro Off-Road Championships and won the Truck final, but XRAY's Derek Sousa took the coveted Nitro Buggy win.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 17, 2018, 10:09 a.m. View Comments

New anti-roll bar kit for Shepherd Velox V10

Shepherd Micro Racing released a new style of anti-roll bar for the Velox V10 touring car - and will soon introduce a 2017-to-2018 upgrade package.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 17, 2018, 1:31 p.m. View Comments

New RC Cars Cavalieri carbon fiber shock tower for D817 V2

German accessory brand RC Cars Cavalieri released a 4mm-thick carbon fiber shock tower for the D817 V2 buggy that has additional shock mounting holes.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 17, 2018, 1:48 p.m. View Comments

Fiddling, Helliwell and Barlow won fourth round of Worksop series

Round four of the Worksop series, where Schumacher's Mitchell Fiddling won the 2WD final while James Helliwell and Phil Barlow won 4WD and Vintage.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 17, 2018, 12:15 p.m. View Comments

Mark and Ryan Pavidis signed with Pro-Line Racing

Mark Pavidis won world championships in three different classes as a member of Pro-Line Racing, and now he has returned to the team along with his son, Ryan.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 17, 2018, 7:37 a.m. View Comments

New Team Associated 2WD buggy coming soon?

Team Associated shared a Snapchat of what looks like a photo shoot of the brand's various 2WD buggy platforms over the last 30-plus years. What are they trying to tell us?

Aaron Waldron Jan. 17, 2018, 11:16 a.m. View Comments

New HRC Racing hex wheel adapters for touring and drift cars

HRC Racing released three new hex wheel adapter sets to fit 1/10-scale touring and drift cars that can be used to easily adjust the vehicle's track width.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 17, 2018, 7:53 a.m. View Comments

Touring car double for Mah highlighted WCICS round four in Victoria

The IROCC hosted the fourth round of the Protoform WCICS, where Wayne Mah won both the Modified and Stock touring car classes.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 17, 2018, 1:18 p.m. View Comments

Kobbevik signed with EZ Power

Reigning 2WD and 4WD Junior world champion Daniel Kobbevik has agreed to use EZ Power batteries.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 17, 2018, 1:03 p.m. View Comments

Download Mitch's SuperCup opener-winning TLR 22-4 2.0 setup sheet

Team Losi Racing blogger JR Mitch won 4WD at the first round of the SuperCup series at Beachline Raceway, and posted his 22-4 2.0 setup sheet online for all to see.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 17, 2018, 9:09 a.m. View Comments

New MIP EB410 shock cartridge spacer kit

MIP has introduced a new shock cartridge spacer kit for the Tekno RC EB410, designed to eliminate air building up in the shocks during a run.

Mike Garrison Jan. 16, 2018, 9:41 a.m. View Comments

Double win for Drake at Dialed-In Stadium Nitro Shootout

Adam Drake stood on the top step of the podium in nitro buggy and nitro truck against a field of talented drivers at the annual Dialed In Raceway Stadium Nitro Shootout.

Mike Garrison Jan. 16, 2018, 8:41 a.m. View Comments

Ronnefalk signed with T-Works

T-Works has officially announced the signing of reigning IFMAR World Champion David Ronnefalk.

Mike Garrison Jan. 16, 2018, 10:23 a.m. View Comments

2018 T.A.R.A. Dirt Oval Championship Series schedule announced

The Tornado Alley Racing Association has announced the 2018 series schedule for the 10-race series which visits Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas, and Kansas.

Mike Garrison Jan. 16, 2018, 10:09 a.m. View Comments

Joonas Hyvarinen and Pekko Iivonen signed with JQRacing

JQRacing has announced the signing of young up-and-coming Finnish racers Joonas Hyvärinen and Pekko Iivonen to join fellow Finnish young gun Max Mört for 2018.

Mike Garrison Jan. 16, 2018, 9:09 a.m. View Comments

New Team Magic J-STAR 6S Red Edition monster truck

HRC Distribution has announced yet another color option for the J-Star monster truck platform.

Mike Garrison Jan. 16, 2018, 9:26 a.m. View Comments

Watch Ryan Maifield behind the wheel of the Mugen MBX8 at Thunder Alley [VIDEO]

Mugen Seiki Racing has shared a new video featuring Ryan Maifield behind the wheel of the forthcoming MBX8 1/8-scale nitro buggy at Thunder Alley Raceway in Beaumont, California.

Mike Garrison Jan. 16, 2018, 9:03 a.m. View Comments

New Saxo Racing carbon fiber chassis and top plate for the BD8

Saxo Racing has introduced a new carbon fiber chassis and top plate for the Yokomo BD8 platform, designed with additional mounting options for flex adjustment and tuning.

Mike Garrison Jan. 16, 2018, 9:17 a.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: The favorites and wild cards of the Reedy Race Invitational field

Here's a preview of the 30 drivers that will lineup for 12 rounds of racing 2WD and 4WD buggies at the Reedy Race of Champions this week at OCRC Raceway.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 16, 2018, 5:37 p.m. View Comments

New PSM carbon flex-limiter front upper deck for the B64

PSM has released their new upper deck for the Team Associated B64 buggy with a flex-limiter system designed as an option to limit the torsion for advanced flex control.

Mike Garrison Jan. 15, 2018, 9:11 a.m. View Comments

Gosvig re-signed with XRAY

Danish driver, Mike Gosvig, has renewed his contract with XRAY for 2018.

Mike Garrison Jan. 15, 2018, 9:04 a.m. View Comments

POLL: Who will win the Reedy Race of Champions?

Which of these drivers is your pick to win the Invitational crown at the Reedy International Off-Road Race of Champions this weekend?

Aaron Waldron Jan. 15, 2018, 7:16 a.m. View Comments

Nugroho renewed for 2018 with XRAY

XRAY has announcing the re-signing of Indonesian champion, Jason Nugroho, for their 2018 off-road team.

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

Southside Raceway published new website and mobile apps for upcoming ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals

Southside Raceway in Lake City, Florida, host of this year’s ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals, has published a new website and mobile apps specifically dedicated to those considering attending the upcoming event June 12-17.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 15, 2018, 9:08 a.m. View Comments

New JConcepts S1 body for YZ-4 SF

Team Yokomo chose the iconic JConcepts Silencer shell as the original equipment for the newly-crowned world champion YZ-4 SF 4WD buggy.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 15, 2018, 1:08 p.m. View Comments

New RDRP EB410 brass suspension mounts and rear chassis weight

RDRP has released new brass suspensions mounts and chassis weight for the Tekno RC EB410 buggy, further expanding their lineup of available 410 option parts.

Mike Garrison Jan. 15, 2018, 9:57 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Tommy Hinz on switch to XRAY, Hobbywing and ProTek RC

After racking up several wins at regional events over the last few years, Tommy Hinz looked to be in control in what would be a career-defining win at last year’s Reedy Off-Road Race of Champions when he earned TQ in the Open 4WD class, but costly mi

Aaron Waldron Jan. 15, 2018, 4:02 p.m. View Comments

New champions crowned at Jamrock RMP Challenge 2018

The RMP Challenge 2018 was hosted by the Jamrock RC Car Club in Jamaica, which crowned new champions with a $1500 prize shared among the classes.

Mike Garrison Jan. 15, 2018, 9:40 a.m. View Comments

Martin and Orlowski won at British Off-Road Grand Prix

Lee Martin and Michal Orlowski emerged victorious at the British Off-Road Grand Prix, held within the large Centre:MK shopping mall.

Mike Garrison Jan. 15, 2018, 10:10 a.m. View Comments

Sunpadow signed Hagberg

Sunpadow continued its acquisition of top international talent by signing former world and European champion Alexander Hagberg.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 15, 2018, 12:39 p.m. View Comments

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