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Kurzbuch has joined Mugen Seiki Europe electric on-road team

1/8-scale On-Road World Champion and Shepherd driver, Simon Kurzbuch, will use Mugen Seiki MTC1 throughout upcoming winter season for national and international events.

Mike Garrison Oct. 26, 2017, 9:43 a.m. View Comments

New Mugen Seiki Racing MBX7 option spur gear, IFMAR legal wings, and front uprights

Mugen Seiki Racing has released a lineup of new option parts for the MBX7 series buggies including a new spur gear, IFMAR legal rear wings, and front uprights.

Mike Garrison Oct. 26, 2017, 9:20 a.m. View Comments

Mitch and Jones to attend 2017 Masters of Dirt on behalf of TLR

In the latest TLR blog update, JR Mitch has announced that Tyler Jones and himself will be on-site racing for the 2017 Masters of Dirt at BeachRC - inviting racers to stop by for TLR support, setup, and advice.

Mike Garrison Oct. 26, 2017, 9:33 a.m. View Comments

Watch Avid FastTune camber shims for pillow ball suspension explained by Drake [VIDEO]

Adam Drake has shared an up close look and explanation of the new Avid FastTune Camber Shims for pillow ball suspension - designed to allow you to adjust your camber on popular pillow ball designs without having to fully unthread them.

Mike Garrison Oct. 26, 2017, 9:50 a.m. View Comments

New XRAY T4'18 brass chassis stiffener

XRAY has CNC-machined a new brass chassis stiffener as an alternative to the stock graphite stiffener, adding 4 grams of extra weight to the center of the chassis.

Mike Garrison Oct. 26, 2017, 9 a.m. View Comments

New Team Titan BLITZ ALTIS 2.3e 190mm touring car body

Based on the successful 2008 IFMAR world champion BLITZ 1/10 200mm ATLIS 2.3 body, Team Titan has released the new ALTIS 2.3e - a 190mm 1/10-scale electric touring car rendition of the 200mm nitro version.

Mike Garrison Oct. 26, 2017, 9:10 a.m. View Comments

New AME carbon fiber backbone for BD8

RUDDOG Distribution announced the new Team AME carbon fiber backbone for the BD8 touring car, which improves stability and corner speed in all conditions.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 25, 2017, 11:17 a.m. View Comments

New MOTIV Long Use 2S LiPo for transmitters and receivers

MOTIV introduced a 2S LiPo pack with 2400mAh of capacity, providing a lightweight and long-lasting solution for transmitters as well as receivers in nitro vehicles.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 25, 2017, 11:01 a.m. View Comments

Mugen Seiki signed Elias

17-time on-road and 2-time off-road Brazilian champion Flavio Elias joined the Mugen Seiki Racing team.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 25, 2017, 10:42 a.m. View Comments

New Capricorn C803 EP Pro 1/8-scale electric on-road racing kit

Just days after introducing its 1/8-scale electric on-road car called the C803 EP, Capricorn RC released the Pro version with a 2-speed gearbox.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 25, 2017, 10:51 a.m. View Comments

Trinity's new team logo shrink wrap for cable management

Team Trinity fans can choose between purple and black shrink wrap to keep their motor and battery wires tidy.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 25, 2017, 11:11 a.m. View Comments

New ARRMA Senton 6S 2018 brushless-powered RTR short course truck

ARRMA beefed up its Senton 6S short course truck for the 2018 model year.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 25, 2017, 2:23 p.m. View Comments

New Pro-Line Racing 2.8-inch monster truck pre-mounts, 1979 F-150 Ascender body, and tire rubber bands

Pro-Line Racing now offers its 2.8-inch Trencher, Sand Paw, Prime and Badlands monster truck tires pre-mounted to black F-11 wheels, and they also released an old-school pickup body for the Ascender and branded blue tire rubber bands.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 25, 2017, 3:21 p.m. View Comments

Pong, Boy and Lo won Arrowmax Asia Race Cup opener in Hong Kong

The Arrowmax RC Asia Race Cup series visited the Twin RC Speedway in Hong Kong, where James Pong, PC Boy and Joe Lo won the three recognized classes.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 25, 2017, 10:27 a.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Exotek Racing Flite black POM 17.5 racing pinion gears

For this week's Thursday Testimonials product review, Mike hit the track with the all-new Exotek Racing Flite Series black POM (plastic) pinion gears. Mike has shared his thoughts, his opinions, and even a short clip highlighting how his day at the t

Mike Garrison Oct. 25, 2017, 11:37 a.m. View Comments

New IGT8 GTe electric GT racing kit

IGT8 has introduced a brushless-powered version of its US national champion GT-class car.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 25, 2017, 6:21 p.m. View Comments

New Yokomo BD8 Aluminum version and BL-RS4 Zero2 drift spec power combos

Yokomo introduced a new version of its Worlds-winning BD8 touring car with an aluminum chassis for a lower center of gravity, as well as a BL-RS4 speed control and Zero2 motor designed for drifting.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 25, 2017, 1:58 p.m. View Comments

XRAY blue hooded sweater now available in small sizes

XRAY added Small and Xtra Small sizes to its assortment of blue hooded sweatshirts, perfect for young racers as winter weather approaches.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 25, 2017, 11:30 a.m. View Comments

Jelin and Eppley won Fall Brawl

The A Main Hobbies Silver Dollar RC Raceway hosted its Fall Brawl last weekend, where XRAY's CJ Jelin won the Nitro Buggy final and Tekno RC's Mason Eppley topped the E-Buggy class.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 25, 2017, 4:04 p.m. View Comments

A Main Hobbies added turf track to Silver Dollar RC Raceway [VIDEO]

The Silver Dollar RC Raceway operated by A Main Hobbies now features an astroturf track for 1/10-scale vehicles that attracted quite the crowd for its first weekend.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 24, 2017, 3:56 p.m. View Comments

WHERE’S WALDO: Could an RC version of the Red Bull Straight Rhythm work?

The Supercross world has been using our “triple A-Main” format for the Monster Energy Cup for years — so why not borrow one of their ideas?

Aaron Waldron Oct. 24, 2017, 7:05 p.m. View Comments

New ARRMA 2018 KRATON 6S 1/8-scale brushless RTR

ARRMA has released the new 2018 edition of the KRATON 6S 1/8-scale RTR truck, available for pre-order now.

Mike Garrison Oct. 24, 2017, 9:18 a.m. View Comments

New Factory RC carbon fiber YZ-2 gear box shim set

Factory RC has released a new carbon fiber gear box shim set for the Yokomo YZ-2 buggy, allowing gearbox height adjustment for center of gravity and dog bone plunge angle changes.

Mike Garrison Oct. 24, 2017, 9:04 a.m. View Comments

New Exotek Racing XT6 laydown chassis conversion for the T5M

Exotek Racing has released their new XT6 laydown chassis conversion kit for the Team Associated T5M stadium truck.

Mike Garrison Oct. 24, 2017, 10:25 a.m. View Comments

Watch how to assemble the new JConcepts Chevy II Nova drag racing body [VIDEO]

In the latest JConcepts Garage YouTube channel production, Fred Reep has shared a step by step guide of how to assemble the new JConcepts Chevy II Nova R/C drag racing body.

Mike Garrison Oct. 24, 2017, 11:44 a.m. View Comments

Mugen Seiki Racing now open for sponsorship applications

Mugen Seiki Racing is now accepting sponsorship applications for drivers interested in applying to be part of the 2018 race team.

Mike Garrison Oct. 24, 2017, 8:49 a.m. View Comments

Easy Money win for Drake at Thunder Alley

Thunder Alley Raceway hosted their annual "Easy Money Race" last weekend, where Mugen Seiki Racing's Adam Drake took the TQ and overall win in the nitro buggy class.

Mike Garrison Oct. 24, 2017, 9:52 a.m. View Comments

New XRAY X1'18 unveiled

XRAY has unveiled the new 2018 edition of the X1 formula racing kit, with a list of improvements and new features developed over the 2017 race season by team drivers and designers.

Mike Garrison Oct. 24, 2017, 11:09 a.m. View Comments

New Tekno RC EB410 25T aluminum servo horn

Tekno RC has released a new 25T aluminum servo horn for the EB410, designed to provide increased durability, less flex, and will fit both low-profile and standard height servos.

Mike Garrison Oct. 24, 2017, 9:45 a.m. View Comments

Watch Pro-Line's introduction of the Fugitive 1/5-scale off-road tire [VIDEO]

Pro-Line Racing has announced the new Fugitive 1/5-scale off-road tire, based off the 1/8-scale World Championship winning Fugitive tire design. Watch the introduction of this new tire with Brian Sullivan.

Mike Garrison Oct. 24, 2017, 9:34 a.m. View Comments

New LRP iX8 V2 team software v2.7 update

LRP has released their newest software update for the iX8 series ESC, which is designed to provide more bottom and mid-range punch and higher top speeds.

Mike Garrison Oct. 24, 2017, 8:20 a.m. View Comments

New HRC Racing 1/10-scale Hella and IPF LED light kits

HRC Racing has introduced a new range of replica Hella and IPF LED light kits, intended to add a realistic scale appearance to your rally car, drift car, or monster truck.

Mike Garrison Oct. 24, 2017, 10:11 a.m. View Comments

BBT Podcast Episode 25: Joey Fisher on stock racing and R/C in Florida

The newest episode of the BBT Podcast is now live featuring Joey Fisher to discuss stock class racing, R/C racing in Florida, and more.

Mike Garrison Oct. 24, 2017, 8:36 a.m. View Comments

New RC Speed Secrets B64 Beast Mode bundle, front upper deck, and LCG relocation shock towers

RC Speed Secrets has released a list of new items designed to fit the Team Associated B64/B64D buggies including; carbon fiber front upper deck, front and rear LCG relocation shock towers, and "Beast Mode" bundle options.

Mike Garrison Oct. 23, 2017, 9:31 a.m. View Comments

New Capricorn RC C803EP 1/8-scale electric on-road kit

Capricorn has introduced a first look at the new C803EP, an electric version of the C803 nitro platform, which is designed to use two "shorty" 2S LiPo packs.

Mike Garrison Oct. 23, 2017, 10:28 a.m. View Comments

New Contact RC LMP12 control tires

Contact RC has released their new "orange stripe" LMP12 control tires, designed to provide a level playing field solution for LMP12 racing at an economical price.

Mike Garrison Oct. 23, 2017, 10:03 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: The new year models are coming soon...well, maybe.

To kick off the week, Mike has questioned the way R/C car manufacturers title, release, and present their new car kits in a comparison to the full-size automotive and motocross industry. Read Mike's opinions of new car releases, comment, and shar

Mike Garrison Oct. 23, 2017, 8:35 a.m. View Comments

XRAY announced 2017-19 XRS Italy Tour

XRAY has announced the second season of the XRS Italy Tour, kicking off on November 19th at Minirace Casoria.

Mike Garrison Oct. 23, 2017, 9:20 a.m. View Comments

XRAY announced 2018 X1 will be released tomorrow

Continuing their new year model releases, XRAY has announced the 2018 X1 will be revealed tomorrow.

Mike Garrison Oct. 23, 2017, 10:17 a.m. View Comments

POLL: Who will win the IFMAR 2WD world championship?

With less than three weeks left until the start of the IFMAR Electric Off-Road Worlds in China, who is your pick to win the 2WD class?

Aaron Waldron Oct. 23, 2017, 11:05 a.m. View Comments

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