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PR Racing USA team manager launched new Harshfx RC distribution company

The PR Racing USA team manager, Felix Harsh, has announced his own distribution company, Harshfx, with the focus on PR Racing products in America.

Mike Garrison Aug. 28, 2017, 10:29 a.m. View Comments

Jackson joined Wallace Motorsports

Wallace Motorsports has announced the signing of Vincent Jackson to pilot WRC cars at this year's ROAR Fuel On-road Nationals in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Mike Garrison Aug. 28, 2017, 10 a.m. View Comments

ROAR Electric On-Road Nationals postponed due to Hurricane Harvey [UPDATED]

N-Control RC in Dale, TX was slated to host the Electric On-Road Nationals this weekend — but historic flooding in the area washed away the track, as well as any chance of the event happening.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 28, 2017, 9:46 a.m. View Comments

New STRC aluminum option parts for the TRX-4 Defender scale crawler

ST Racing Concepts has released a list of new CNC-machined aluminum option parts for the Traxxas TRX-4 Defender scale crawler including new portal drive outer housings, wheel hex adapters, lower shock mounts, and motor mounts.

Mike Garrison Aug. 28, 2017, 9:14 a.m. View Comments

Hirschberg appointed interim president by NRHSA board

The National Retail Hobby Stores Assocation Board of Directors appointed former vice president and chairman Charles Hirschberg to fulfill the remaining term of Kevin Koch, who died two weeks ago.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 28, 2017, 3:56 p.m. View Comments

New Team Orion Vortex HV 2607 and 1605 high speed servos

Team Orion has released two new servos featuring the latest in Orion digital high-voltage technology, core-less motors, waterproof design, plastic/aluminum case, and full metal gears inside.

Mike Garrison Aug. 28, 2017, 8:19 a.m. View Comments

POLL: Do you use an aftermarket body for your vehicle?

When it came time to by a replacement Lexan shell for your car or truck, did you buy the same item that came with your kit? Or something else?

Aaron Waldron Aug. 28, 2017, 7:36 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Joel Valander

Learn more about the life and RC career of back-to-back Finnish 4WD national champion Joel Valander in this week's Talk It Up Tuesday.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 28, 2017, 3:31 p.m. View Comments

Baruffolo and Ronnefalk won The Italian Job Race

Maugrafix organized its annual The Italian Job this past weekend at the Alseno Nicolas track in Piacenza, where Marco Baruffolo won the E-Buggy class and David Ronnefalk topped the Nitro final. Here's Ronnefalk's race report.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 28, 2017, 8:21 a.m. View Comments

LRC: LiveTime Scoring partnering up with LapSync founder James Elkins

James Elkins, the founder of LapSync, will be working revamping the API of the MultiGP site and working alongside the LiveTime Scoring staff to best meet the needs of the drone racing community.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 28, 2017, 1:05 p.m. View Comments

New Reedy Pro LiPo/LiFe RX/TX batteries

Reedy has released their newest Pro series LiPo and LiFe flat and hump-style transmitter and receiver battery packs.

Mike Garrison Aug. 28, 2017, 8:06 a.m. View Comments

New RDRP aluminum battery posts and thumb screws for the B64

Revolution Design Racing Products has released new aluminum battery posts and thumb screws for the Team Associated B64 series buggies - both available in blue or black.

Mike Garrison Aug. 28, 2017, 9:47 a.m. View Comments

New Traxxas Ford Fiesta ST Rally 1/10-scale 4wd RTR [VIDEO]

Traxxas has released the newest version of their rally car series with a new look; the Ford Fiesta ST Rally 1/10-scale 4wd RTR.

Mike Garrison Aug. 28, 2017, 9:32 a.m. View Comments

Watch the Wicked Weekend Pro Nitro Buggy and Truggy A-Mains [VIDEO]

Giraldo RC has shared a moving cam view of the 2017 Wicked Weekend Pro Nitro Buggy and Truggy A-Main races.

Mike Garrison Aug. 28, 2017, 10:14 a.m. View Comments

XRAY's new X12 2018 US- and EU-Edition pan car kits

For the 2018 season, XRAY has released two versions of its latest X12 1/12-scale pan car with different components to best match the varying challenges of racing in the U.S. and Europe.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 25, 2017, 11:26 a.m. View Comments

Valander crowned Finnish 4WD champion

After five rounds, XRAY's Joel Valander was awarded the Finnish national championship for the 4WD class.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 25, 2017, 12:27 p.m. View Comments

Hagberg chose HUDY tools

World champion Alexander Hagberg has decided to continue using HUDY tools and accessories.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 25, 2017, 9 a.m. View Comments

Watch Orlowski drive the JQ Racing e-buggy [VIDEO]

Michal Orlowski posted a video of him driving a JQ Racing electric 1/8-scale buggy at Tormo Delarski in Poland.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 25, 2017, 2:20 p.m. View Comments

New HB Racing E817T coming next month

The new E817T 1/8-scale electric truck kit from HB Racing will be available in September.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 25, 2017, 8:13 a.m. View Comments

New HUDY 4000 cSt silicone diff oil

HUDY added a new 4000 cSt option to its range of silicone oils, which is available in two different bottle sizes.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 25, 2017, 1:08 p.m. View Comments

New VRP bulkhead shims for B64

Vision Racing Products released a new set of four .5mm bulkhead shims for the B64 that are machined from Delrin, and can be used to raise the bulkheads for more overall grip at either end.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 25, 2017, 10:59 a.m. View Comments

Scottish champion O'Brien featured on Big Blue Tent podcast

Schumacher driver Allan O'Brien was the main guest for episode 17 of the Big Blue Tent podcast.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 25, 2017, 12:59 p.m. View Comments

Behind the Design of the Tekno RC EB410 - Part One

Tekno RC published the first installment of a series of articles documenting the creation of its first 4WD 1/10-scale buggy, called the EB410. Click here for photos and details!

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

New Serpent Cobra SRX8 Evo coming soon

Serpent published the first image of a new version of its Cobra SRX8 buggy, with more information expected as soon as next week.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 25, 2017, 8:42 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Where is the money class in R/C?

Without eliminating trophies for the existing classes at local and regional R/C races, would adding an additional "Money Class" which pays back cash to it's top finishers be the incentive that racers need to continue racing and supporting nearby trac

Mike Garrison Aug. 25, 2017, 11:51 a.m. View Comments

Second annual 4-Link Nationals monster truck race scheduled for Labor Day Weekend

The Ed Sands Building at the Fairfield County Fairgrounds in Lancaster, OH will host the second annual 4-Link Nationals, featuring six different classes of monster truck racing as well as a Show-and-Shine contest.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 25, 2017, 1:15 p.m. View Comments

Helix Designs Perfect Edge tire gluer [VIDEO]

Former stock touring car national champion Kyle Klingforth launched his own company called Helix Designs with the Perfect Edge tire gluer.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 25, 2017, 1:54 p.m. View Comments

New 720SPIN setup tools

New Australian brand 720SPIN launched with a colorful lineup of pit accessories, including toe and camber wheels and gauges, a shock rebound gauge, and a chassis wire organizer.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 25, 2017, 9:59 a.m. View Comments

Hobby Action RC Raceway to host Arizona State Championships in October

On October 21 and 22, Hobby Action RC Raceway will host the Arizona State Championships for electric off-road classes on its indoor clay track.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 25, 2017, 9:38 a.m. View Comments

New Extreme Colors spray paints from Xtreme Aerodynamics

Xtreme Aerodynamics released a new line of fuel-resistant, polycarbonate-specific spray paints in 11 different colors.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 25, 2017, 9:30 a.m. View Comments

New FireBrand RC CrownJewel D239 drift wheels and tires

FireBrand RC released a new wheel design wrapped in D2 slick drift tires and featuring an Ice-Chrome finish.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 25, 2017, 9:22 a.m. View Comments

Schumacher-sponsored BRCA British Off-Road Grand Prix to be held at Centre:MK in January

Schumacher and the BRCA are teaming up to hold an off-road race for buggies and short course trucks at the Centre:MK on January 12-14.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 25, 2017, 9:06 a.m. View Comments

New JConcepts Teazers 1/8-scale buggy tire

JConcepts released a new 1/8-scale buggy tread pattern featuring thousands of tightly-spaced lugs of various sizes.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 25, 2017, 9:15 a.m. View Comments

New Speedzone brushless spec and modified motors

Speedzone has introduced their latest generation of brushless motors based on customer feedback, and claimed to be the most powerful, efficient, tunable and lightweight motor that they have ever offered.

Mike Garrison Aug. 24, 2017, 8:39 a.m. View Comments

New Serpent Viper 988 1/8-scale on-road kit coming soon

Serpent has announced the new Viper 988 1/8-scale on-road GP kit, designed by Michael Salven, is coming soon and will be used at this year's IFMAR Worlds in France.

Mike Garrison Aug. 24, 2017, 8:21 a.m. View Comments

New Yeah Racing cleaning brushes and TRX-4 diamond plate accessories

Yeah Racing has released new 25mm and 35mm cleaning brushes, as well as new diamond plate hood vents and rock rails for the Traxxas TRX-4 body.

Mike Garrison Aug. 24, 2017, 10:21 a.m. View Comments

Watch Tessmann explain how to mount optional front wing on the XB2'17 [VIDEO]

Ty Tessmann shared his method for mounting the optional front wing on the bulkhead of his XRAY XB2'17.

Mike Garrison Aug. 24, 2017, 10:09 a.m. View Comments

New Losi DBXL-E aluminum top plate and chassis braces

Losi has released a new aluminum top plate and chassis braces for the DBXL-E to increase strength and durability of the buggy.

Mike Garrison Aug. 24, 2017, 9:56 a.m. View Comments

SDRC Raceway to host seventh annual Top Gun Shootout in December

On the first weekend of December, electric off-road racers will convene at SDRC Raceway for the seventh annual Top Gun - named for the iconic 80s movie set just down the road.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 24, 2017, 2:33 p.m. View Comments

New JConcepts off-road tire balancer [VIDEO]

First seen at the ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals in Indiana, JConcepts introduced an aluminum balancer that can be used on 1/10- and 1/8-scale tires and wheels.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 24, 2017, 11:31 a.m. View Comments

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