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THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: MIP Speed Tip power driver hex wrench inserts

After a few too many broken hex tips and inserts, Mike set out to find something that could withstand the battery powered abuse of his cordless driver. For this week's Thursday Testimonials he has tested and reviewed the MIP Speed Tips. Did he find t

Mike Garrison Nov. 29, 2017, 3:07 p.m. View Comments

New JConcepts Rangers monster truck tires and Midwest 12mm hex wheels

The new JConcepts Rangers are a throwback to the most popular monster truck tread of the 1970s, and they're designed to fit the new Midwest wheels that include hex adapters for three different track widths.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 29, 2017, 9:27 a.m. View Comments

Hobby Action RC Raceway announced dates for second annual Desert Classic

Hobby Action RC Raceway published the race dates, as well as when entries will open, for the second annual Desert Classic.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 29, 2017, 1:21 p.m. View Comments

Behind the scenes of the Traxxas Monster Truck Tour [VIDEO]

The Traxxas Monster Truck Tour puts on 70 shows per year in the U.S. and around the globe, with high-octane monster truck excitement alongside freestyle motocross demos and — you guessed it — RC cars.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 29, 2017, 8:22 a.m. View Comments

World champ Balestri to headline star-studded field at US World Nitro Cup

Newly-crowned IFMAR world champion Dario Balestri and the Infinity Creation Model team look to close 2017 with more wins at the US World Nitro Cup in Florida this weekend.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 29, 2017, 7:23 a.m. View Comments

New AVID B6 carbon fiber gullwing front shock tower and B64 front top deck

AVID Racing Concepts released a new gullwing front shock tower for the B6 series, and a front top deck for the B64 platform, both made of carbon fiber.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 29, 2017, 1:46 p.m. View Comments

Free JQ Racing clinic at Fall Brawl

Joseph Quagraine and the JQ Products team will be hosting a free racing clinic at the Fall Brawl, and it's open to all racers regardless of brand.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 29, 2017, 7:13 a.m. View Comments

New LRP Works Team tuning rotors for X22 motors

LRP introduced a range of tuning rotors that can be used to alter the performance of its X22 modified motor lineup.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 29, 2017, 7:55 a.m. View Comments

Watch the Kyosho Mad Crusher go bashing on the beach [VIDEO]

This new Kyosho action clip shows the nitro-burning Mad Crusher blasting through some shoreline sand.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 29, 2017, 10:20 a.m. View Comments

New RDRP titanium lower shock screw sets for B64, XB2 and XB4

Revolution Design Racing Products released new sets of titanium lower shock screws for the B64, XB2 and XB4 buggies that can accommodate both 2mm hex wrenches and 5.5 nut drivers.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 29, 2017, 10:03 a.m. View Comments

New REDS Racing long off-road pipe manifold

REDS Racing added a new long option to its range of off-road pipe manifolds, which is said to increase power at low- to mid-range rpm.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 29, 2017, 9:44 a.m. View Comments

Chacon won Bolivian nationals finale

JQ Products driver Jorge Chacon won the last round of the national championships for Bolivia, held at Cochabama.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 29, 2017, 7:41 a.m. View Comments

New 6mik hand-warming radio muff

Keep your hands warm during winter racing with this universal radio muff from 6mik.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 29, 2017, 8:03 a.m. View Comments

Read Ryan Lutz's 2017 race season recap

Ryan Lutz summarized the trials and successes of his 2017 campaign - check it out here.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 29, 2017, 10:47 a.m. View Comments

WHERE’S WALDO: Is Black Friday a black mark on the RC racing scene?

This past Friday - the day following the U.S. holiday of Thanksgiving and recognized as the biggest retail shopping day of the year — was a great chance to score great deals on a variety of RC equipment from a myriad different superstores and manufac

Aaron Waldron Nov. 29, 2017, 12:04 a.m. View Comments

New T-Works EB410 aluminum center driveshafts

T-Works R/C has released new aluminum front and rear center driveshafts for the Tekno RC EB410, sold individually or as a set.

Mike Garrison Nov. 28, 2017, 9:17 a.m. View Comments

New PR Racing 2018 PRS1 V3 and Type R 1/10-scale 2wd buggy kits

PR Racing has released two new versions of the PRS1 1/10-scale 2wd buggy platform for 2018; standard V3 and Type R with full range of option parts included.

Mike Garrison Nov. 28, 2017, 9:24 a.m. View Comments

New Team Magic 2mm aluminum chassis for the E4RS4 2018 touring car

Team Magic has released a new 2mm aluminum chassis for the E4RS4 2018 touring car, designed to optimize flex on carpet tracks.

Mike Garrison Nov. 28, 2017, 9:58 a.m. View Comments

Watch the top R/C crashes of 2017 from Traxxas [VIDEO]

Traxxas has recapped a year of R/C videos with some of the best crashes captured in 4K along the way.

Mike Garrison Nov. 28, 2017, 8:58 a.m. View Comments

The Midwest Nitro Series and Midwest RC Tour organizers team up for 2018

Gary Wright of the Midwest Nitro Series, and Ryan Klemme of the Midwest RC Tour have announced they will team up for a four race 1/8-scale off-road series in 2018.

Mike Garrison Nov. 28, 2017, 8:41 a.m. View Comments

New JConcepts Mono 2.2" front wheels for the B64

JConcepts has released their new 2.2" Mono front wheels for the Team Associated B64 series buggies, available in yellow or white and sold in sets of four.

Mike Garrison Nov. 28, 2017, 8:18 a.m. View Comments

Alsop topped round four of HNMC Winter Series

Graham Alsop walked away the winner of what started out as a wet weather race for round four of the HNMC Winter Series.

Mike Garrison Nov. 28, 2017, 9:40 a.m. View Comments

New LMR carbon fiber ride height gauge slider tool [VIDEO]

Lee Martin of LMR has released a new carbon fiber "Slider" for use with twist type ride height gauges, designed to make sliding your gauge in and out from underneath your chassis easy and accurate.

Mike Garrison Nov. 28, 2017, 10:05 a.m. View Comments

Watch how to clean and prep your vehicle for racing with Adam Drake [VIDEO]

Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing has shared how he cleans and prepares his vehicles for racing.

Mike Garrison Nov. 28, 2017, 9:34 a.m. View Comments

New Schelle Racing EB410 carbon fiber battery strap

Schelle Racing Innovations has released a new carbon fiber battery strap for the Tekno RC EB410, which is designed to make balance charging easier while also adding lightweight bling to your buggy.

Mike Garrison Nov. 28, 2017, 9:06 a.m. View Comments

Champions crowned at 2017 AOC Japan at Yatabe Arena

The 2017 AOC series came to an end at Yatabe Arena in Japan, where the drivers competed one final time.

Mike Garrison Nov. 28, 2017, 8:26 a.m. View Comments

Race recap from the Boronia Spring Bash

The Boronia RC club has recapped last weekend's Boronia Spring Bash in Melbourne, Australia.

Mike Garrison Nov. 28, 2017, 9:49 a.m. View Comments

New REDS Racing air filter oil

REDS Racing has released a new air filter oil, designed specifically for foam filters used on off-road engines.

Mike Garrison Nov. 27, 2017, 9:30 a.m. View Comments

New CowRC Adam and Ronda Drake signature series pit mats

CowRC has released the new Adam Drake and Ronda Drake magnetic pit mat sets, featuring "his and hers" design.

Mike Garrison Nov. 27, 2017, 10:09 a.m. View Comments

AKA now accepting sponsorship applications for 2018

AKA is now accepting sponsorship applications for their 2018 race team.

Mike Garrison Nov. 27, 2017, 9:49 a.m. View Comments

New Speedzone LCG 4300mAh 2S shorty and 6000mAh 2S stick pack LiPos

Speedzone has released two new low profile 2S LiPo battery packs; a 4300mAh shorty pack, and a 6000mAh stick pack.

Mike Garrison Nov. 27, 2017, 9:34 a.m. View Comments

New ONE .12 on-road engine

ONE has released their newest .12 on-road engine, based on the O.S. Speed platform with rear ceramic bearing, updated crankshaft timing, and tuned sleeve.

Mike Garrison Nov. 27, 2017, 9:59 a.m. View Comments

New RDRP aluminum B64 caster blocks and R2 Ultra pinion holder

RDRP has released their new aluminum caster block sets for the Team Associated B64 series buggies, as well as an updated "R2" design of their Ultra Pinion Holder.

Mike Garrison Nov. 27, 2017, 10:22 a.m. View Comments

Joel Johnson talked supply shortage, departure of Pavidis, and AKA's future on the RC Dirt Oval Podcast

Joel Johnson of AKA joined the crew of the RC Dirt Oval Podcast to talk about supply shortage, departure of Mark Pavidis, and the future of AKA.

Mike Garrison Nov. 27, 2017, 10:41 a.m. View Comments

New Omega high-voltage LiPo packs from RC Concept

RC Concept added two new high-voltage packs to its LiPo lineup, including a 2S stick pack and a shorty.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 27, 2017, 11:53 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Chase Ordog

Under the guidance of a former world champ, this Phoenix-area high schooler hit the national spotlight earlier this fall when he beat 75 other drivers to capture the Stock Buggy class title at the Team Associated Off-Road Championships at Trackside H

Aaron Waldron Nov. 27, 2017, 4:15 p.m. View Comments

New XRAY XB4 medium composite chassis side guards

XRAY has released new medium composite side guards for the XB4 buggy which are softer than the hard side guards for flex adjustment, and redesigned to allow the motor to be positioned as low as possible.

Mike Garrison Nov. 27, 2017, 9:24 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Calendar clashing

After a Thanksgiving break spent over eating and scrolling through social media, Mike has chosen to discuss the topic of "calendar clashing" between competing tracks and events. He has shared his opinion on nearby tracks scheduling their bigger event

Mike Garrison Nov. 27, 2017, 8:25 a.m. View Comments

POLL: What was the biggest surprise of the IFMAR Worlds?

Now that you've had a week to sit back and reflect on what happened at the Electric Off-Road World Championships in China, what do you think was the most notable story?

Aaron Waldron Nov. 27, 2017, 7:10 a.m. View Comments

New XRAY ULP progressive touring car shock system

XRAY has released a new progressive shock system for the T4 touring car, designed to improve traction and steering using aluminum inserts in the shock body.

Mike Garrison Nov. 27, 2017, 9:13 a.m. View Comments

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