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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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Team Associated RC10 displayed in the Smithsonian National Museum of American History

Two years ago today, Team Associated announced that the RC10 — the iconic 2WD buggy and most famous of Roger Curtis' inventions — had been added to the Spark!Lab at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. http://www.li

Aaron Waldron Aug. 24, 2017, 12:57 p.m. View Comments

New Prolix RC Sidewall Doctor [VIDEO]

Take the mess, guesswork, and inconsistency out of adding glue to the sidewall to your on-road racing tires with the slow gear drive and pre-cut templates of the Sidewall Doctor from Prolix RC.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 24, 2017, 3:03 p.m. View Comments

New Tekin RS Pro Black Edition ESC and G3 Spec-R motors

Tekin revived the popular RS Pro speed control with the new Black Edition, and released a new G3 Spec-R line of motors and accessories, to create the ultimate spec-racing power systems.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 24, 2017, 3:54 p.m. View Comments

New PROTOform 1968 Ford Mustang VTA body, VTA wheels, car bag, and snapback hat

PROTOform has released this month's newest items which includes a new 1968 Ford Mustang VTA class body, 8-spoke VTA wheels, car carrier bag, and PF snapback hat.

Mike Garrison Aug. 24, 2017, 8:56 a.m. View Comments

New Bittydesign Track Guide for choosing a touring car body

Bittydesign has released their new Track Guide which helps determine which of the Bittydesign 190mm 1/10-scale touring car bodies is best suited for your racing conditions - ranging from low to high grip.

Mike Garrison Aug. 24, 2017, 9:15 a.m. View Comments

New Contact RC GT12 control tires

Schumacher has announced the new Contact RC GT12 Control Tires, designed with an easily identifiable green stripe that can be adopted at local clubs and larger events to have a more level playing field for all, and keep costs down for the class.

Mike Garrison Aug. 24, 2017, 9:35 a.m. View Comments

XRAY announced XRS Poland 2017-18 schedule

XRAY has announced the 2017-18 race schedule of the XRS Poland on-road series.

Mike Garrison Aug. 24, 2017, 9:43 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

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 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

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

New Raceform Lazer differential rebuild tray station

Raceform RC has released their new Lazer differential rebuild tray station, which is designed to aid in both 1/10 and 1/8-scale diff rebuilds. Available in eight different colors.

Mike Garrison Aug. 24, 2017, 8:28 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 Leadfinger Racing A2 body for SRX8E

Leadfinger Racing added the SRX8E to the list of cars which can be adorned with the new A2 design, which was aggressively sculpted to provide greater cooling and reduced overall downforce.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 23, 2017, 2:46 p.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Hitachi DB3DL2 Lithium-Ion Cordless Screwdriver Kit

After a weekend spent neighboring in the pits with Hunter Holmberg and borrowing his Hitachi Cordless Screwdriver time and time again, Mike decided to purchase his very own. In this week's Thursday Testimonials, Mike reviews his purchase and whether

Mike Garrison Aug. 23, 2017, 9:30 p.m. View Comments

New Reedy Zappers 6400mAh 4S LiPo pack

Reedy added a high-capacity 4S pack to its Zappers line of LiPos, presenting a high-voltage option to 1/8-scale E-buggy and truck racers.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 23, 2017, 8:17 a.m. View Comments

New BETA lightweight plastic wing

With Lexan wings becoming increasingly popular among off-road racers, BETA has released a new, more durable, IFMAR-legal plastic wing made of a new material that's just two grams heavier than the polycarbonate version.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 23, 2017, 8:10 a.m. View Comments

New CAL RC SC01 scaler kit and SCX10 option parts

New brand CAL RC launched with a lineup of all-aluminum option parts for the SCX10 rigs — as well as a hand-assembled kit made of the new pieces called the SC01.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 23, 2017, 8:26 a.m. View Comments

Two new Kyosho vintage vehicles coming soon [VIDEO]

Kyosho shared a couple of teaser images and video clips on its Facebook page touting what's believed to be a return of the Javelin buggy and Chevy Stepside 4x4.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 23, 2017, 9:27 a.m. View Comments

New HUDY 20-30mm adjustable ride height gauge

This new HUDY ride height gauge can quickly and easily be adjusted in 1mm increments from 20-30mm.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 23, 2017, 9:04 a.m. View Comments

Ogden, Lutz and Bornhorst won Wicked Weekend

Cole Ogden topped the Pro Nitro Buggy class, Ryan Lutz drove off with the Pro Nitro Truck victory and Joe Bornhorst won A1 and A2 to clinch the Pro E-Buggy title at the Wicked Weekend. Here's the full race report from JConcepts, whose drivers won nin

Aaron Waldron Aug. 23, 2017, 10:49 a.m. View Comments

New Ultimate Racing dual turnbuckle wrenches

Modelix Racing added two new dual turnbuckle wrenches to its Ultimate Racing line, with each item capable of adjusting two different sizes.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 23, 2017, 2:26 p.m. View Comments

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