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New FireBrand RC CrownJewel DT39 wheels with Mohawk treaded drift tires

The color of FireBrand RC's new CrownJewel DT39 wheels is called "Smoker's Chrome" and the set comes wrapped in a newly-designed drift tread called the Mohawk.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 27, 2017, 8:59 a.m. View Comments

Wheeler and Olson combined for three wins at Casino Classic

Team Tekin's Chris Wheeler won the stock and modified 2WD classes at the Casino Classic hosted by RC Tracks Las Vegas, while teammate Matthew Olson won the 13.5 4WD victory.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 27, 2017, 9:12 a.m. View Comments

Savoya secured French title with win at finale

RC Concept star Renaud Savoya won the last round of the French national championships this past weekend and clinched the overall title.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 27, 2017, 10:07 a.m. View Comments

Wang chose HUDY

When AOC Shanghai winner JJ Wang wrenches on his cars, he uses HUDY tools.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 27, 2017, 10:36 a.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Shapeways Edition Part 1 - JConcepts Wire Sleeves and Vision Racing 22-4 Wire Holder

This edition of Thursday Testimonials is “Part 1”, in collaboration with Shapeways, is dedicated to just a few of the hundreds upon hundreds of 3D printed R/C parts and accessories available through Shapeways.com. The friendly folks at Shapeways allo

Mike Garrison Sept. 27, 2017, 10:59 a.m. View Comments

New Reilley Motorsports charger bag

Reilley Motorsports released a padded carrying bag that is intended to fit the Advantage Touch Duo and iCharger lineup, and can be used to safely transport other valuable items as well.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 27, 2017, 11:06 a.m. View Comments

Adams, Tabush and Fenimore won Full Throttle Champs

Banana Raceway hosted its second annual Full Throttle Champs this past weekend, where XRAY teammates Chris Adams and Johnee Fenimore won the Modified Touring Car and 1/12-Scale classes and Christian Tabush topped the Stock Touring Car category.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 27, 2017, 11:21 a.m. View Comments

Watch the JConcepts A-One touring car shell in action [VIDEO]

JConcepts published a video clip showing 190mm-wide electric touring cars fitted with the new A-One body during various testing sessions.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 27, 2017, 12:24 p.m. View Comments

New Yokomo YRX-12A 1/12-scale pan car kit and BL-LHD low-profile brushless drift servo

Yokomo introduced a new version of its 1/12-scale pan car racing kit called the YRX-12A, as well as a new low-profile servo intended for drifters.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 27, 2017, 1:12 p.m. View Comments

New Ean's Custom Products customizable shrink wrap

Ean's Custom Products can put whatever logo you'd like on a piece of shrink wrap to help personalize your vehicle.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 27, 2017, 8:41 a.m. View Comments

Lewis and Hooks swapped 2WD and 4WD wins at Cajun Classic

Landen Lewis beat Tyler Hooks for the 2WD victory at TNT Speedway, while Tekin-powered Hooks beat Lewis in 4WD for the Cajun Classic class title.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 27, 2017, 1:45 p.m. View Comments

How to anodize titanium at home [VIDEO]

The crew at Hobby Pro USA published a new video showing how to add a splash of color to your titanium turnbuckles using common household items.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 27, 2017, 1:29 p.m. View Comments

FUTURE STARS OF RC: Mason Eppley

Tekno RC has been sponsoring and supporting up-and-coming racers since they first jumped into the racing scene, and one of the racers they've groomed is Mason Eppley. With some solid finishes under his belt on the West coast, Eppley is a major conten

Tyler Hooks Sept. 27, 2017, 4:09 p.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: Can we make on-board simulator racing happen?

RC cars have long been able to support the concept of FPV racing, but a full-on cockpit like Kyosho’s new 4D Ride-On Experience would really maximize the impact on-board cameras could have on RC car racing. If this is truly a miniature motor sport, w

Aaron Waldron Sept. 26, 2017, 3:45 p.m. View Comments

EXCLUSIVE: Scotty Ernst on the inaugural International Off-Road Carpet Championships

With the start of the International Indoor Championships at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino less than a week away — and the first International Off-Road Carpet Championships to be held immediately afterward — I reached out to Scotty Ernst fo

Aaron Waldron Sept. 26, 2017, 10:19 a.m. View Comments

New HRC Racing 5 amp and 7 amp UBEC's

HRC Racing has released new 5 amp and 7 amp UBEC models with output voltage that can be set to 5V or 6V using a jumper.

Mike Garrison Sept. 26, 2017, 8:50 a.m. View Comments

Batlle returned for Spanish Nats win at round three

After finishing second in the first two rounds of the Spanish 1/8-scale National Championship, Robert Batlle returned for round three and emerged the winner.

Mike Garrison Sept. 26, 2017, 9:04 a.m. View Comments

New 1up Racing Pro Pack of anti-wear grease, O-ring grease, and bearing oil

1up Racing has released their new "Pro Pack" which consists of their three most popular lubricants; Gold Anti-Wear Grease, Blue O-Ring Grease, and Pro Bearing Oil.

Mike Garrison Sept. 26, 2017, 8:24 a.m. View Comments

New TLR 8IGHT and 8IGHT-T setups from Heckert and Savoya

In the latest TLR Blog update, JR Mitch shared three of the newest setups for the 8IGHT and 8IGHT-T from Reno Savoya and Spencer Heckert.

Mike Garrison Sept. 26, 2017, 9:14 a.m. View Comments

New T-Works hard-coated aluminum lightweight chassis for the MP9 TKI4

T-Works has released their new 7075-T6 black hard-coated aluminum chassis for the Kyosho MP9 TKI4 buggy. CNC machined to reduce weight, and includes stainless steel rear skid plate.

Mike Garrison Sept. 26, 2017, 9:41 a.m. View Comments

New Bittydesign FORCE body for the Agama A215/A215SV [VIDEO]

Bittydesign has released the all-new FORCE body for the Agama A215 and A215SV 1/8-scale buggy chassis. The new body is designed cab forward for more steering, and increased rear downforce for overall improved balance.

Mike Garrison Sept. 26, 2017, 8:34 a.m. View Comments

New JConcepts A-One 190mm touring car body [VIDEO]

JConcepts has entered the touring car racing genre with the new A-One body. Designed by the JConcepts team, together with Paul Wynn and Jason Ruona, and is already ROAR approved.

Mike Garrison Sept. 26, 2017, 9:51 a.m. View Comments

Watch Drake explain rear camber link positions and roll center [VIDEO]

In his latest YouTube video, Adam Drake explains rear camber link positions and perhaps the most complex part of R/C car setup for some to understand and explain; roll center.

Mike Garrison Sept. 26, 2017, 8:13 a.m. View Comments

New Exotek Racing ultra lightweight 17.5 black POM pinion gears

Exotek Racing has released their new ultra lightweight black POM (Delrin) machined pinion gears for 17.5 class racing.

Mike Garrison Sept. 26, 2017, 10:03 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: JR Mitch

JR Mitch is one of the most experienced racers in the off-road scene, having been a national-level contender for more than two decades. He’s raced a little bit of everything, represented a lot of different companies, and now travels to events in supp

Aaron Waldron Sept. 25, 2017, 2:53 p.m. View Comments

HP Hobbies announced 2017 Fall Classic [VIDEO]

HP Hobbies in Hutchinson, Kansas has announced the return of one of the longest standing races in the state; the Fall Classic.

Mike Garrison Sept. 25, 2017, 10:34 a.m. View Comments

Hutchinson, Combs, Sanchez, Lyons, Anderson, Wise and Williams won USVTA Southern Nationals at new Apex RC Raceway [VIDEO]

Adam Hutchinson, Rodney Combs, Chris Sanchez, Matt Lyons, Eric Anderson, Mike Wise and Drew Williams all won at least one class at the USVTA Southern Nationals, which marked the first major event at the new Apex RC Raceway in Tennessee.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 25, 2017, 1:11 p.m. View Comments