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Vintage Offroad Nationals scheduled for September 15-17 at RC Excitement

RC Excitement in Fitchburg, MA will host the Team Associated-sponsored Vintage Off-Road Nationals over the third weekend of September. Here's all of the class information and details you need to know.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 30, 2017, 3:05 p.m. View Comments

2018 Reedy International Off-Road Race of Champions event and entry dates

The 2018 Reedy International Off-Road Race of Champions will be held January 18-21 at OCRC Raceway for a record fifth year in a row - and sign-ups will open September 1.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 30, 2017, 2:48 p.m. View Comments

Updated Ultimate Racing flywheel puller

Modelix Racing released a revamped version of its Ultimate Racing tool to remove stubborn flywheels from .12-.21 engines.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 30, 2017, 1:47 p.m. View Comments

Khuong, Santa Innes and Widado punched tickets to Japan at TCS North American finals

The North American title race for the Tamiya Championship Series was held at the Tamiya America Raceway this past weekend. Duy Khuong, Mark Santa Ines and Chris Widado earned trips to Japan for the international finals, while Bruce Hickman, Jacob Cru

Aaron Waldron Aug. 30, 2017, 1:03 p.m. View Comments

New Team Magic E4RS4 2018 version 1/10-scale touring car kit

Team Magic has released the 2018 version E4RS4 1/10-scale touring car kit which features a list of new parts and updates including; new "Symetric Flex" chassis, one-piece motor mount, blade-less front spool, floating servo mount, LCG shock towers, an

Mike Garrison Aug. 30, 2017, 9:39 a.m. View Comments

New RDRP B64 aluminium differential cases

Revolution Design Racing Products has released new aluminum front, center, and rear differential cases for the Team Associated B64 series buggies. The new cases are designed to improve heat transfer and improve drivetrain consistency throughout entir

Mike Garrison Aug. 30, 2017, 9:29 a.m. View Comments

New Pro-Line Prism, Pyramid, and Inversion 1/10-scale buggy tires

Pro-Line Racing has introduced their new Prism and Pyramid carpet/Astro off-road tires, and the new Inversion nearly-slick indoor dirt tire.

Mike Garrison Aug. 30, 2017, 9:01 a.m. View Comments

Watch Adam Drake explain how to cut out a Lexan body [VIDEO]

Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing shows you how to cut out a Lexan body.

Mike Garrison Aug. 29, 2017, 10:34 a.m. View Comments

Watch and join Hobbywing in supporting Houston during Hurricane Harvey [VIDEO]

Hobbywing has released a Houston Strong support video to show R/C community support for those affected by Hurricane Harvey, and encourage others to show their support as well.

Mike Garrison Aug. 29, 2017, 9 a.m. View Comments

FUTURE STARS OF RC: Alex Kosciuszek

After a Reedy Race Open-class victory and appearances in national A-Mains, one could argue that Alex Kosciuszek is a “current star” - but at just 18 years old, this Connecticut native is just getting started. Get to know "Alex K" a little bit better

Tyler Hooks Aug. 29, 2017, 9:38 a.m. View Comments

New Arrowmax RC aluminum and carbon fiber 1/10-scale off-road buggy car stand

Arrowmax RC has released their new black and gold honeycomb car stand for 1/10-scale off-road buggies, featuring an aluminum and carbon fiber design.

Mike Garrison Aug. 29, 2017, 9:55 a.m. View Comments

New Capricorn C803 +1mm rear shock bodies and shafts

Capricorn has released longer rear shock bodies and shafts for the C803 1/8-scale on-road car, designed to allow for better forward traction and handling on bumpy tracks.

Mike Garrison Aug. 29, 2017, 10:06 a.m. View Comments

New RUDDOG multicolored 3mm aluminum washer sets

RUDDOG has released their new 12-piece 3mm washer sets; available in orange, red, light blue, dark blue, or black.

Mike Garrison Aug. 29, 2017, 8:39 a.m. View Comments

Greiner captured 2017 DMC German Nationals win for new Serpent Viper 988

Dominic Greiner has won the 2017 DMC German Nationals, adding a race win to the new Serpent Viper 988 platform, which is planned to begin shipping to the public next week.

Mike Garrison Aug. 29, 2017, 10:14 a.m. View Comments

Saxton and Kothman topped the podium at 2017 Quebec Classic

Richard "The King" Saxton walked away victorious in nitro buggy with Aaron Kothman winning nitro truggy at the 2017 Quebec Classic.

Mike Garrison Aug. 29, 2017, 8:10 a.m. View Comments

New VP-PRO body for the HongNor X3E buggy

VP-PRO has released a new body designed to fit the HongNor X3E 1/8-scale electric buggy.

Mike Garrison Aug. 29, 2017, 9:31 a.m. View Comments

New AKA tires coming soon?

AKA Products posted a graphic to Instagram talking about the upcoming winter indoor racing season - and a list of stylized tire names includes two new patterns not yet on the market.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 29, 2017, 8:13 a.m. View Comments

New Maclan Racing MMax Pico 100A ESC for stock racing

Maclan Racing has released the new MMax Pico 100A ESC, which is designed specifically for stock class racing with lower center of gravity and lightweight design.

Mike Garrison Aug. 29, 2017, 9:18 a.m. View Comments

New HRC Racing scale stainless steel modified air intake mesh

HRC Racing has released new 100x100mm stainless steel modified air intake mesh squares in 11 different designs to be used as scale add-ons to 1/10-scale and 1/8-scale bodies.

Mike Garrison Aug. 29, 2017, 9:41 a.m. View Comments

New Serpent performance parts for the Cobra GT series

Serpent has introduced a list of new performance parts for the Cobra GT series vehicles including; shock towers, standoffs, extension brackets, and hardware.

Mike Garrison Aug. 29, 2017, 10:43 a.m. View Comments

Widmaier, Kilic and Warda crowned German nitro buggy champions after finale at BIG Hamburg [VIDEO] [UPDATED]

Fifteen-year-old SWORKz star Micha Widmaier locked up the German nitro buggy championship after the finale at BIG Hamburg last weekend, while 13-year-old NEMO Racing/Agama driver Burak Kilic clinched the Junior title and Christian Warda secured the 4

Aaron Waldron Aug. 29, 2017, 12:39 p.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: Did we forget something?

If you travel to enough races, chances are you'll eventually neglect to pack something important. Sometimes you can borrow a spare from a fellow racer — and sometimes it adds hours onto your trip.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 29, 2017, 4:10 p.m. View Comments

New Xtreme Aerodynamics Avenge 200mm 1/10-scale touring car body

Xtreme Aerodynamics have introduced their new "Avenge" 1/10-scale 200mm touring car body. The new body is a more traditional version of the futuristic style Xtreme Revenge body, and is FEMCA and ROAR approved.

Mike Garrison Aug. 29, 2017, 8:46 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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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