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New Kyosho Inferno GT2 VE ReadySet got electronics upgrade

Kyosho revamped its Team Orion brushless-powered GT2 VE ReadySet with new radio gear.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 13, 2017, 10:54 a.m. View Comments

New Arrowmax 24K gold-plated 5-to-4mm bullet plug reducers

Arrowmax released a pair of gold-plated reducers that make it possible to install a battery with 5mm ports into a vehicle equipped with 4mm plugs.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 13, 2017, 9:54 a.m. View Comments

Honigl clinched Austrian 4WD title after double win at fourth round

Tekin powered Hupo Honigl to victory in both finals in Welser Kieswerke, which clinched the 4WD championship before the final round.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 13, 2017, 9:28 a.m. View Comments

New STRC aluminum shock towers and chassis braces for TRX-4

ST Racing Concepts announced another batch of anodized aluminum option parts for the popular TRX-4 Defender crawler.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 13, 2017, 8:49 a.m. View Comments

New RPM gullwing front arms for B6 and B6D

To add to the durable flat arms released last month, RPM RC Products announced new gullwing options for the B6 and B6D.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 13, 2017, 12:16 p.m. View Comments

New Serpent Viper 988 nitro 1/8-scale on-road car

The Serpent team racing at the Worlds in France this week are equipped with the new Viper 988, an evolution of the defending champion.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 13, 2017, 11:51 a.m. View Comments

Double win for Drake at Brazilian national championships

Last week, Mugen Seiki Racing star Adam Drake traveled to Sao Paulo Brazil and won the nitro buggy and truck finals at the Brazilian Nationals.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 13, 2017, 8:59 a.m. View Comments

FUTURE STARS OF RC: AJ Marasco

There's no denying the popularity of 17.5-stock racing, especially in the buggy class, and it's not rare to find an adolescent racer near the top of the charts in many areas of the country. AJ Marasco is one of the fastest stock racers on the east co

Tyler Hooks Sept. 13, 2017, 3:44 p.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Exotek Racing TLR 22-4 2.0 alloy front pivot mount

The TLR 22-4 2.0 is proven as a race winning car, however, one "weak point" for some racers has been the plastic front pivot mount. In an attempt to handle the heavy hits without breakage, Exotek Racing released their new 22-4 2.0 extra heavy duty ma

Mike Garrison Sept. 13, 2017, 9:56 p.m. View Comments

New AVID 4.5mm carbon fiber flat front and long rear shock towers for B6 and B6D

AVID Racing Concepts released new 4.5mm-thick carbon fiber front and rear shock towers to fit the B6 platform.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 13, 2017, 3:30 p.m. View Comments

Mitch will raffle off personal 2WD buggy to benefit Red Cross at JConcepts Super Cup Series opener

At the opening round of the JConcepts Super Cup Series at Beachline Raceway this weekend, a raffle winner will take home the Team Losi Racing 22 3.0 of factory driver JR Mitch with all proceeds going to help hurricane victims.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 13, 2017, 3:17 p.m. View Comments

Kosciuszek and Rivkin split Turf Nationals titles

RC Madness hosted the third annual JConcepts Turf Nationals this past weekend, where factory drivers Alex Kosciuszek and Spencer Rivkin traded 2WD and 4WD wins. Here's the full report.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 13, 2017, 2:50 p.m. View Comments

RC Race Track des Iles and Black Fly RC to host double-header for northern New Brunswick's best

The first of two races to determine the fastest off-roaders in New Brunswick, Canada will be held at RC Race Track des Iles in Lameque this weekend.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 13, 2017, 1:37 p.m. View Comments

New Tekno RC EB410 1/10-scale 4WD buggy kit officially released

After three in-depth teaser articles that discussed its design, Tekno RC has finally issued the full details of its new EB410 kit for the 1/10-scale 4WD buggy class.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 13, 2017, 12:38 p.m. View Comments

Watch Ronnefalk describe how to install turnbuckles [VIDEO]

Ever wondered what the small notch on your vehicle's turnbuckles is for? Watch world champion David Ronnefalk explain in his latest video.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 13, 2017, 11:41 a.m. View Comments

Second teaser clip of upcoming partnership between Losi and Trek Bikes [VIDEO]

Horizon Hobby published another video of what will be released at 10 AM CST tomorrow, which — judging from the on-board shots — might be a new Losi buggy or truck licensed by Trek Bikes. What do you think?

Aaron Waldron Sept. 13, 2017, 11:29 a.m. View Comments

New HUDY large zippered travel bag

HUDY has continued to expand their line of bags by introducing a new large zippered travel bag with telescoping handle and ball-bearing wheels.

Mike Garrison Sept. 12, 2017, 9:39 a.m. View Comments

Honigl has chosen HUDY tools

HUDY has been chosen as the official tools of choice by off-road and on-road sensation Hupo Honigl.

Mike Garrison Sept. 12, 2017, 8:48 a.m. View Comments

Schumacher crowned 2017 BTCC champions at Cotswold

The final round of the Schumacher British Touring Car Championship took place at Cotswold Circuit, where the 2017 champions were awarded.

Mike Garrison Sept. 12, 2017, 9 a.m. View Comments

Boots clinched BRCA 1/8-scale Championship title

After winning the final round of the BRCA Rallycross Championship, Elliott Boots earned the overall championship win with REDS.

Mike Garrison Sept. 12, 2017, 9:46 a.m. View Comments

Lawton R/C Raceway and Hobby Shop for sale in Oklahoma

With consideration of retirement, owners Ian and Linda Jefferson, have announced that Lawton R/C Raceway and Hobby Shop in Lawton, Oklahoma is for sale. The couple plans to continue running the business until it is sold, which includes the hobby shop

Mike Garrison Sept. 12, 2017, 8:15 a.m. View Comments

Olson won spec buggy classes at Turf Nationals

Matt Olson used the new Tekin Racing RS Pro Black Edition speed control and G3 Spec-R motors to win the 17.5 2WD and 13.5 4WD finals at the Turf Nationals at RC Madness.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 12, 2017, 2:26 p.m. View Comments

WHERE’S WALDO: The five best pieces of racing advice I ever received

Here are five tips that both helped my skills improve and have stuck with me for decades.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 12, 2017, 4:09 p.m. View Comments

Watch Drake introduce and explain the new Hitec HSB-9381TH brushless servo [VIDEO]

Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing talks about the new Hitec HSB-9381TH brushless servo.

Mike Garrison Sept. 12, 2017, 9:53 a.m. View Comments

Riley cashed out with $1000 SC Mod win at the 2017 Team GFRP Paydirt

The 2017 Team GFRP Paydirt race was held at Backyard Raceway in Argos, Indiana. The event offered up $1000 to the winner of the SC Mod class, which was earned by the #97 of Jayme Riley.

Mike Garrison Sept. 12, 2017, 10:09 a.m. View Comments

New HRC Racing ultra-light TSW 48P and 64P spur gears

HRC Racing has released a new range of 48-pitch and 64-pitch light weight Delrin spur gears.

Mike Garrison Sept. 12, 2017, 9:28 a.m. View Comments

New Awesomatix inner front joint driveshaft system

Awesomatix has released their new inner front joint (IFJ) system, a new design intended to reduce the friction between the spool outdrive and the dogbone drive shaft.

Mike Garrison Sept. 12, 2017, 9:19 a.m. View Comments

Back to back European 1/8-scale E-Buggy championships for Ronnefalk

David Ronnefalk defended his European 1/8-scale E-Buggy championship title in Croatia by taking the win ahead of Davide Ongaro and Alex Zanchettin.

Mike Garrison Sept. 12, 2017, 9:13 a.m. View Comments

New Serpent sway bars for the SRX8 and SRX8-E buggies

Serpent has expanded their line of spring steel sway bars for the SRX8 and SRX8-E 1/8-scale buggies, which now ranges from 2.2mm thickness to 2.8mm thickness options.

Mike Garrison Sept. 11, 2017, 8:55 a.m. View Comments

XRAY announced XRS Italy event scheduled for October

XRAY has announced the XRS Italy race, scheduled for October 15, 2017, and open for XRAY drivers only.

Mike Garrison Sept. 11, 2017, 8:27 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Step-by-step guide to cleaning, organizing, and building the ultimate R/C toolbox

With the help of his wife, Mike has taken the time to clean out, organize, and re-stock his R/C toolbox. After doing so, he felt so good that he has shared a step-by-step guide to help you clean out your overflowing box of tools, organize, and re-sto

Mike Garrison Sept. 11, 2017, 7:46 a.m. View Comments

POLL: How long ago was your last win?

Whether it's a club race, a regional trophy event or an IFMAR Worlds, crossing the finish line first is a special feeling. When did you last win your main event?

Aaron Waldron Sept. 11, 2017, 8:54 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Michal Orlowski

With a 4WD European Championship and 2WD EOS title on his resume before his 16th birthday, Schumacher RC Racing driver Michal Orlowski could perhaps be his country’s best chance ever at winning an IFMAR world title - in as soon as two months from now

Aaron Waldron Sept. 11, 2017, 3:37 p.m. View Comments

New Brilliant RC fuel tank grip tape

Brilliant RC has released new grip tape strips which are designed to be placed on the cap of your fuel tank for extra grip during pit stops.

Mike Garrison Sept. 11, 2017, 9:16 a.m. View Comments

Watch a rainy day R/C adventure with Traxxas [VIDEO]

Traxxas has shared a rainy day R/C adventure using the new TRX-4 scale crawler. Watch as the adventure climbs through water, mud, dirt, grass, and more.

Mike Garrison Sept. 11, 2017, 9:05 a.m. View Comments

Kim Byung Hwan joined XRAY

XRAY has welcomed one of the top Korean R/C touring car drivers, Kim Byung Hwan, to their international team of drivers.

Mike Garrison Sept. 11, 2017, 8:44 a.m. View Comments

New West Coast R/C Works black carpet edition 1/12-scale body support

West Coast R/C Works has released a new 3D printed body support for 1/12-scale pan cars when racing on higher grip CRC Black Carpet.

Mike Garrison Sept. 11, 2017, 8:35 a.m. View Comments

Ratheisky, Baekwan, and Sobue victorious at AOC South Korea

Stop number four of the Asian On-road Championship was held this past weekend in South Korea at GRC Raceway where Jan Ratheisky, Kim Baekwan, and Akio Sobue emerged victorious.

Mike Garrison Sept. 11, 2017, 9:53 a.m. View Comments

How to make custom deep dish 1.9" mud truck wheels from Pro-Line

In the latest Pro-Line Racing blog, Matt Wolfe shared a step-by-step guide to creating "deep dish" mud truck wheels using multiple sets of Pro-Line Denali rims.

Mike Garrison Sept. 11, 2017, 9:27 a.m. View Comments

First look at Kyosho Mad Crusher Readyset GP and VE monster trucks

Kyosho published preview images of its upcoming Mad Crusher ready-to-run straight-axle monster trucks, which will be available either with nitro or brushless power.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 8, 2017, 10:58 a.m. View Comments

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