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Cody King to Serpent? [UPDATED]

While the electric off-road world competes at the IFMAR Worlds in China, a rumor has surfaced that former nitro off-road world champion Cody King has signed with Serpent.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 17, 2017, 1:42 a.m. View Comments

New TLR carbon fiber 8IGHT 4.0 buggy and truggy shock towers

TLR has released new lightweight carbon fiber shock towers for the 8IGHT-T 4.0, 8IGHT 4.0, and 8IGHT-E 4.0 platforms.

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

BBT Podcast episode 29 - Ryan Harris and Worlds 2018 catch up

Episode 29 of the BBT Podcast features Ryan Harris from Florida, World's catch-up, and PR Racing driver Martin Owen from the track in China.

Mike Garrison Nov. 17, 2017, 9:29 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Ronnefalk fastest in fourth round, Tessmann with overnight points lead [VIDEO]

HB Racing star and former 4WD podium finisher David Ronnefalk set the best time in round four of 4WD qualifying, but it's ROAR national champ and XRAY driver Ty Tessmann who has the points lead with one round remaining.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 17, 2017, 2:54 a.m. View Comments

New Team Associated 2017 Worlds team shirt

The official Team Associated t-shirt worn by the team at this year's IFMAR World Championship in China is now available for purchase.

Mike Garrison Nov. 17, 2017, 9:50 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Reigning champ Coelho set track record in third round [VIDEO]

XRAY’s Bruno Coelho drove his Hobbywing-powered XB4 buggy to the first 13-lap run of 4WD qualifying and topped the time charts for the third round. He leads a three-way tie for lowest points total with two of each driver’s three rounds counting.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 17, 2017, 1:16 a.m. View Comments

Entries are now open for the 2018 ROAR Fuel 1/8 Off-Road Nationals Warm-Up race

Southside Raceway in Lake City, Florida will host the 2018 ROAR Fuel 1/8 Off-Road Nationals Warm-Up race on March 23-23, 2018. Pre-entry for the event is now available online.

Mike Garrison Nov. 17, 2017, 8:30 a.m. View Comments

9 tips for winter R/C racing from A Main Hobbies

A Main Hobbies has put together a list of 9 helpful tips as winter approaches to ensure a successful season of racing.

Mike Garrison Nov. 17, 2017, 8:45 a.m. View Comments

New VRP EB410 aluminum shock towers, front camber link plate, and battery strap

VRP has released their first line of aluminum option parts for the recently released Tekno RC EB410 1/10-scale 4wd buggy, including front and rear towers, front camber link plate, and battery strap.

Mike Garrison Nov. 17, 2017, 9:42 a.m. View Comments

New XRAY RX8 low friction Kevlar drive belts

XRAY has released new Kevlar reinforced drive belts for the RX8, designed with a thin and elastic design to reduce friction.

Mike Garrison Nov. 16, 2017, 8:20 a.m. View Comments

46RC Raceway sixth annual Fall Brawl race recap

The sixth annual Fall Brawl was held at 46RC Raceway in Fairfield, New Jersey. This year's event gathered over 100 entries consisting of both local and travelling racers from around the region.

Mike Garrison Nov. 16, 2017, 9:35 a.m. View Comments

New 175RC Titanium lower arm stud kit

175RC has released their new billet machined Titanium lower arm stud kit, designed to reduce weight and increase the strength of your rear arms by enabling you to remove the shock without repeatedly threading the lower shock screw in and out of the a

Mike Garrison Nov. 16, 2017, 10:06 a.m. View Comments

Flash Point R/C now accepting 2018 sponsorship applications

Flash Point R/C has announced they are now accepting sponsorship applications for the 2018 race team.

Mike Garrison Nov. 16, 2017, 9:56 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Rivkin fastest in first round of 4WD qualifying [VIDEO]

Former 2WD world champion Spencer Rivkin drove his Reedy-powered Team Associated buggy to the top of the charts in round one of 4WD.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 16, 2017, 10:07 p.m. View Comments

Limited edition MIP black handle tools will make a limited return

MIP has announced that their limited edition black handle tools are coming back by popular demand with a limited release starting on Monday, November 20th.

Mike Garrison Nov. 16, 2017, 9:48 a.m. View Comments

Watch the introduction of the 2017 VRC Pro Off-road Worlds track [VIDEO]

VRC Pro has announced the addition of the popular 2014 Buggyland track in Fuencarral, Spain to the simulator. The track will be launched shortly before it hosts the 2017 VRC Off-road World Championships.

Mike Garrison Nov. 16, 2017, 10:51 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Tessmann topped round two of 4WD qualifying [VIDEO]

After his competitors made late-race mistakes, Team Orion-powered XRAY driver Ty Tessmann emerged from the second round of 4WD qualifying with the top time.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 16, 2017, 11:35 p.m. View Comments

New Speedzone 6000mAh 120C 1S LiPo

Speedzone has released their newest LiPo battery, a 6000mAh 120C 1S pack designed for high voltage and low internal resistance.

Mike Garrison Nov. 16, 2017, 11:02 a.m. View Comments

New Arrowmax Dash R-Tune Series 540-size competition brushless motors

Arrowmax has introduced the new Dash R-Tune Series 540-size competition brushless motors with a design that revolves around high amounts of airflow.

Mike Garrison Nov. 16, 2017, 10:25 a.m. View Comments

Yardy and Williams won Silverstone Winter Series round two

Round 2 of the Silverstone Winter Series in the UK was held this past weekend, and it was Tom Yardy (2wd) and Greg Williams (4wd) who emerged victorious.

Mike Garrison Nov. 16, 2017, 9:07 a.m. View Comments

New Flash Point R/C 12mm brass 1/10-scale shock pistons

Tested and developed by newly crowned IFMAR World Champion, Ryan Maifield, Flash Point R/C has announced their new 1/10-scale 12mm brass shock pistons.

Mike Garrison Nov. 16, 2017, 9:22 a.m. View Comments

Ratheisky continues with HUDY

Jan Ratheisky has chosen HUDY as his official source of tools, setup options, and accessories.

Mike Garrison Nov. 16, 2017, 8:54 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Neumann top seed in 4WD

Driving a privateer XB4 buggy, former podium finisher Jörn Neumann earned the top overall seed for the 4WD portion of the Worlds.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 16, 2017, 5:22 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Watch a replay of the opening ceremonies [VIDEO]

Watch the incredible pageantry of the IFMAR Electric Off-Road Worlds Opening Ceremonies from Xiamen, China, where each of the national teams were introduced and the crowd was addressed by race and government officials.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 16, 2017, 5:52 a.m. View Comments

New REDS Racing 1/8-scale off-road clutch system

REDS Racing new off-road clutch system features three spring preload adjustments on the front plate, and redesigned hybrid clutch shoes to increase wear resistance.

Mike Garrison Nov. 16, 2017, 8:28 a.m. View Comments

New XRAY X1 composite adjustable front wings

XRAY has released new X1 optional downforce-adjustable composite front wings, approved for ETS race series.

Mike Garrison Nov. 15, 2017, 8:51 a.m. View Comments

The EURO Contest is back for 2018

Bittydesign has announced The EURO Contest is back for 2018, and will take place June 8-10, 2018 at the Barco Off-Road Track in Italy.

Mike Garrison Nov. 15, 2017, 12:33 p.m. View Comments

New Mugen Seiki OGIO 9800 race bag

The OGIO 9800 bag is arguably one of the most popular hauler bags used by R/C car racers, especially those who travel. Mugen Seiki Racing has announced the new Mugen Seiki Edition OGIO 9800 race bag, with embroidered front logo.

Mike Garrison Nov. 15, 2017, 1:03 p.m. View Comments

New Speed Merchant Rev 8.5 1/12-scale kit

Speed Merchant has released their newest 1/12-scale pan car kit; the Rev 8.5 Pro.

Mike Garrison Nov. 15, 2017, 9:40 a.m. View Comments

The Horizon Hobby Midwest Classic and TLR Cup finale heads to Leisure Hours

Leisure Hours is preparing to host the Horizon Hobby Hobby Midwest Classic and TLR Cup final for 2017 on December 8-10.

Mike Garrison Nov. 15, 2017, 9:38 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: 2WD final finishing order

There were 116 drivers who competed in the 2WD portion of the IFMAR World Championships. Where did your favorites finish?

Aaron Waldron Nov. 14, 2017, 7:13 p.m. View Comments

New Team Magic B8ER 6S RTR 1/8-scale electric buggy

Team Magic Europe has announced the new 6S version of the B8ER 1/8-scale brushless electric buggy.

Mike Garrison Nov. 14, 2017, 9:23 a.m. View Comments

New TEAMSAXO roll-up pit mat

TEAMSAXO has released their new roll-up pit mat, measuring approximately 19"x35" and printed with TS logos and design across the entire mat.

Mike Garrison Nov. 14, 2017, 9:15 a.m. View Comments

New XRAY T4 99T 64-pitch composite offset spur gear

XRAY has introduced a new 99-tooth offset spur gear for the XRAY T4 touring car.

Mike Garrison Nov. 14, 2017, 11:20 a.m. View Comments

New Schelle Racing B64 Extreme shock towers and front wing mount

Schelle Racing has released their new "Extreme" 4mm carbon fiber shock towers and optional front wing mount for the Team Associated B64.

Mike Garrison Nov. 14, 2017, 8:57 a.m. View Comments

New ArndtCraft brand and product line

After a life changing injury, Michael Arndt found an escape by racing R/C cars. Combining his knowledge of full-size cars, his passion for R/C, and his desire to "tinker and design", Arndt has launched his own aftermarket R/C brand known as ArndtCraf

Mike Garrison Nov. 14, 2017, 9:50 a.m. View Comments

Watch how to clean and service CVA driveshafts with Adam Drake [VIDEO]

Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing shows you how clean and service CVA driveshafts.

Mike Garrison Nov. 14, 2017, 11:32 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Maifield is 2WD World Champion [VIDEO]

From the TQ spot on the grid, Team Yokomo's Ryan Maifield won the first two A-Mains to wrap up a long-awaited first IFMAR title.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 14, 2017, 3:04 a.m. View Comments

Neal King has joined Capricorn and ONE engines for 2018

Capricorn RC has announced the signing of UK on-road racer Neal King. King will use the company's LAB C803 chassis powered by ONE engines for 2018.

Mike Garrison Nov. 14, 2017, 9:41 a.m. View Comments

New Xtreme Aerodynamics Gunner 190mm 1/10-scale touring car body

Xtreme Aerodynamics has introduced their new "Gunner" 190mm touring car body, designed for both indoor and outdoor conditions with improved downforce.

Mike Garrison Nov. 14, 2017, 9:32 a.m. View Comments

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