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Wood signed with Shepherd

Reigning British champion Tim Wood has joined the Shepherd Micro Racing squad.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 22, 2017, 9:59 a.m. View Comments

New Power HD R12 low-profile servo for 1/10-scale electric vehicles

Power HD has released their newest low-profile servo for 1/10-scale electric racing; the R12.

Mike Garrison Dec. 21, 2017, 8:59 a.m. View Comments

New Axial Racing SCX10 transmission set with updated realistic appearance

The Axial SCX10 transmission has received a design makeover with special attention paid towards aesthetics by mimicking a real transmission with a bell housing, oil pan and a 4X4 transfer case.

Mike Garrison Dec. 21, 2017, 8:14 a.m. View Comments

New Exotek Titanium Puck bones, 22 4.0 rear axles, and B6/22 CVD barrels

Exotek has unveiled their newest assortment of Titanium option parts, designed for the TLR 22 4.0 and Team Associated B6 series vehicles.

Mike Garrison Dec. 21, 2017, 9:28 a.m. View Comments

New Tekin RS PRO 1-S ESC

The new Tekin RS PRO 1-S ESC is now available, and introduced in full detail.

Mike Garrison Dec. 21, 2017, 9:51 a.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: ProTek RC 170SBL Black Label High Speed Brushless Servo

For this week's Thursday Testimonials product review, Mike reflects on nearly a year-long "test" of the ProTek RC 170SBL Black Label High Speed Brushless Servo.

Mike Garrison Dec. 21, 2017, 11:15 a.m. View Comments

New XRAY RX8 front, middle, and rear brass chassis weights

XRAY has released new brass chassis weights to fit the front, middle, and rear of the car for additional weight tuning options.

Mike Garrison Dec. 21, 2017, 8:23 a.m. View Comments

New TLR 8IGHT 4.0 EVO front and rear shock springs

In the latest TLR Blog Update, the team has shared a close up look and full details of the new EVO 16mm shock springs for the 8IGHT 4.0 series buggies.

Mike Garrison Dec. 21, 2017, 8:34 a.m. View Comments

New Pro-Line Sling Shot 4.3" tires, dual-rate X-MAXX springs, and Inversion 1/10-scale buggy front tires

The latest releases from Pro-Line include Sling Shot sand tires, dual-rate shock springs for the X-MAXX, and Inversion 2wd and 4wd front buggy tires.

Mike Garrison Dec. 21, 2017, 8:48 a.m. View Comments

New Capricorn P12 aluminum chassis and TE-03 aluminum upper deck

Capricorn has released several new aluminum options including an aluminum chassis for the P12 1/12-scale, and a aluminum upper deck for the TE-03 1/10-scale touring car.

Mike Garrison Dec. 21, 2017, 9:06 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Last three years of holiday releases

Here's a look back at the items introduced to the RC industry during the traditional holiday shopping months since 2015 — what trends do you notice?

Aaron Waldron Dec. 21, 2017, 3:34 p.m. View Comments

New Infinity IF14 steering blocks, rear uprights, and C-Blade protectors

Creation Model has released a list of new option parts for the IF14 touring car.

Mike Garrison Dec. 21, 2017, 9:12 a.m. View Comments

Niblett and Miller won sixth round of HNMC Winter Series

Callum Niblett and George Miller were the best of the field racing in the frosty conditions at round six of the Herts Nitro Model Club winter series.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 20, 2017, 9:59 a.m. View Comments

Watch Ronnefalk show how to set droop on off-road vehicles [VIDEO]

Follow along with world champion David Ronnefalk as he explains how to set droop — one of the most important suspension adjustments — on an off-road buggy or truck.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 20, 2017, 10:12 a.m. View Comments

Double win for Munday highlighted Keilor Cup finale

The fourth round of the Keilor Cup completed the series this past weekend, which was a rescheduled date following a rainout, with a large entry list turning up to race in memory of long-time club president Mark Polistena. Team Associated's Ray Munday

Aaron Waldron Dec. 20, 2017, 2:46 p.m. View Comments

New NEMO Racing tire stick

This lightweight aluminum rod from NEMO Racing can be used to keep a set of 1/8-scale buggy organized in whichever bag or box you use to transport your equipment.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 20, 2017, 10:19 a.m. View Comments

New IGT8 pinion remover tool

RCTarget introduced a red-anodized pinion remover tool that makes gear changes on the IGT8 quick and easy.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 20, 2017, 10:25 a.m. View Comments

Watch the Traxxas XO-1 hit 100 mph at Texas Motorplex [VIDEO]

Yes, a stock Traxxas XO-1 is capable of hitting the century mark.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 20, 2017, 10:35 a.m. View Comments

New RDRP Ultra Tire Glue Tips

Revolution Design Racing Products now sells applicator tips for tire glue bottles in packs of 20 pieces.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 20, 2017, 9:05 a.m. View Comments

Crowdfunded PDX RC Underground now open to the public

After raising $5000 in support from the racing community in just two weeks, PDX RC Underground opened its doors to all racers.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 20, 2017, 1:47 p.m. View Comments

Zayas split from Team Losi Racing

After nearly twenty years in a racing career that has also spanned across the country, Jose Zayas announced that he has resigned from Team Losi Racing.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 20, 2017, 2:36 p.m. View Comments

Champlin brothers dominated 702 RC Raceway Toys for Tots benefit race

Broc Champlin won the premier 2WD and 4WD classes and Blake topped the Expert 2WD Short Course category at the annual 702 RC Raceway toy drive racing event.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 20, 2017, 9:14 a.m. View Comments

New ST Racing Concepts brass front C-hub and lower shock mounts for SCX10 II

ST Racing Concepts introduced new front C-hubs and lower shock mounts for the SCX10 II that are made of brass, which weigh more for a significantly lower center of gravity.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 20, 2017, 8:56 a.m. View Comments

New 'Soft' graphite chassis side guard braces for XRAY XB2 and XT2

XRAY introduced new graphite chassis side guard braces for the XB2 and XT2 buggy and stadium truck that stiffen the front of the chassis for more predictable handling, but not as much as the stiffer option.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 20, 2017, 8:47 a.m. View Comments

Stoub signed with Team Orion

Less than a week after signing with a new chassis sponsor, Dreighton Stoub announced he has signed with Team Orion as well.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 19, 2017, 7:12 a.m. View Comments

Mike and Trent Walker joined JQ Racing

Florida-based father and son team Mike Walker and Trent Walker have signed with JQ Racing for the 2018 season.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 19, 2017, 7:21 a.m. View Comments

New HRC Racing low-profile 1/10-scale high performance brushless servo

HRC Racing has released a new low-profile brushless servo, designed specifically for steering 1/10-scale competition vehicles.

Mike Garrison Dec. 19, 2017, 8:17 a.m. View Comments

Fantom signed TORC Series Champion CJ Greaves for 2018

Fantom Racing is pleased to announce that TORC Series Champion, CJ Greaves, has chosen Fantom Racing to power his R/C efforts in off-road and dirt oval for 2018.

Mike Garrison Dec. 19, 2017, 8:48 a.m. View Comments

Ruona and Borkowicz topped the field at Fall Super Cup finale

JConcepts sweeps the mod buggy classes at the final round of the Fall Super Cup series at Southside RC in the hands of Jason Ruona and Daimon Borkowicz.

Mike Garrison Dec. 19, 2017, 8:31 a.m. View Comments

Batlle has parted ways with AKA

IFMAR World Champion and multi-time European Champion, Robert Batlle, has announced his departure from AKA.

Mike Garrison Dec. 19, 2017, 8:58 a.m. View Comments

Watch the Mugen MBX8 in action with Adam Drake [VIDEO]

Adam Drake has shared the first look at the forthcoming Mugen Seiki MBX8 buggy in action with a video showcasing several laps around the Thunder Alley Raceway track.

Mike Garrison Dec. 19, 2017, 9:11 a.m. View Comments

New T-Works B64 front CVD set with normal and reverse threads

T-Works has released their new CL-B64-F Steel Front CVD Left Thread Set for the Team Associated B64/B64D. The set includes one front CVD with normal threads, and one front CVD with left hand/reverse threads.

Mike Garrison Dec. 19, 2017, 9:20 a.m. View Comments

Phend signed multi-year contract extension with TLR

2018 will mark the 12th anniversary between TLR and Dakotah Phend, and it will not be the last. TLR has announced a multi-year contract extension with Phend for 2018 and beyond.

Mike Garrison Dec. 19, 2017, 9:33 a.m. View Comments

New Titan BLITZ RS5 1/10-scale 200mm touring car body

Titan has released their newest touring car body, known as the BLITZ RS5 and designed for both nitro and electric 200mm touring cars.

Mike Garrison Dec. 19, 2017, 9:51 a.m. View Comments

DEVELOPING: Due to TLR, Hinz to XRAY?

A spark of activity in what has otherwise been a rather quiet offseason might catch fire in the next couple of weeks, as rumors have begun circulating that Team Associated could lose two long-time electric off-road racers to different teams.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 19, 2017, 10:10 a.m. View Comments

A Main Hobbies added new packs to EcoPower LiPo lineup

EcoPower, an in-house brand of A Main Hobbies, now offers more LiPo battery options to power a variety of vehicles.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 19, 2017, 11:38 a.m. View Comments

Jones joined Team Trinity

Tyler Jones has chosen to race with Team Trinity power for the 2018 season.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 19, 2017, 2:39 p.m. View Comments

WHERE’S WALDO: How sponsored racers are ruining social media

The latest trend among RC racers who signed contracts promising to meet a quota of social media posts in exchange for a discount could

Aaron Waldron Dec. 19, 2017, 4:25 p.m. View Comments

Worlds memorabilia awarded to top Australian Juniors

Junior racers at last weekend’s fourth round of the 2017 Traction RC Keilor Cup at KEORCA in Victoria, Australia went home with some very cool mementos donated by the top pros at the IFMAR Worlds, like Spencer Rivkin, Kyle McBride, Jared Tebo, Ty Tes

Aaron Waldron Dec. 18, 2017, 2:02 p.m. View Comments

New RL Power Supply 3D printed iCharger 308, 406, 4010 charger stand

RL Power has released a new charger stand to fit the iCharger 308, 406, and 4010 models which is designed to hold the charger above your RL Power Supply to save space in your pit area.

Mike Garrison Dec. 18, 2017, 8:39 a.m. View Comments

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