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New AVID FastTune camber shims for RC8B3 and MBX7

AVID Racing Concepts introduced new shims that can be used to quickly and accurately adjust the camber of popular pillow ball-equipped 1/8-scale vehicles.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 8, 2017, 4:30 p.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: Who and what to watch at the ROAR Electric Off-Road Nationals

In preparation for this week's ROAR Electric Off-Road Nationals at The Track, I put together the six drivers who have the most to win or lose in Modified, the six most likely drivers to have a surprising weekend, eight drivers to watch in the Stock c

Aaron Waldron Aug. 8, 2017, 7:21 p.m. View Comments

Batlle claimed his third Euros title in Sweden

Robert Batlle won his third 1/8-scale off-road European Championship title this past weekend at the MS Eskil Club circuit in Eskilstuna, Sweden.

Mike Garrison Aug. 7, 2017, 8:23 a.m. View Comments

New LRP USB Bridge V3

LRP has released a new third-generation USB bridge so that Flow X users can install different firmware versions.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 7, 2017, 3:06 p.m. View Comments

Tilted Worlds clean sweep for Woodyard

Serpent team driver Austin Woodyard dominated the Tilted Worlds, winning all three classes from the TQ spot on the grid.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 7, 2017, 3:28 p.m. View Comments

Jemison, Orlowski, Skelding and Smith won oOple Invernational

Schumacher teammates Ben Jemison and Michal Orlowski won the premier 2WD and 4WD buggy classes at Robin Hood Raceway this past weekend for the annual oOple Invernational, while Adam Skelding and Dave Smith topped the Truck classes.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 7, 2017, 4:08 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Cole Tollard

Former Reedy Race open-class winner Cole Tollard drove his Reedy-powered, JConcepts-equipped Team Associated buggy into his first ROAR Nationals A-Main last year. Can he do it again this weekend? Learn more about Cole's life, RC career and future goa

Aaron Waldron Aug. 7, 2017, 11:40 a.m. View Comments

Trackside Hobbies and Raceway to host Team Associated Off-Road Championships in October

Trackside Hobbies and Raceway adjusted the schedule for its Team Associated Off-Road Championships to fit the upcoming IFMAR Worlds in China - and will invite the fastest electric off-road racers in the country to compete October 18-22.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 7, 2017, 9:55 a.m. View Comments

POLL: Who will win Modified 2WD Buggy at the ROAR Nationals?

Which driver will take the coveted Modified 2WD Buggy title at the ROAR Nationals at The Track in Gaithersburg, MD this weekend?

Aaron Waldron Aug. 7, 2017, 9:39 a.m. View Comments

New rules announced for the 2018 RC Chili Bowl SC Modified class

After feeling that the class has "gotten out of hand" since it first started, Scotty Ernst has issued new rules for the SC Modified class at the 2018 RC Chili Bowl.

Mike Garrison Aug. 7, 2017, 8:44 a.m. View Comments

ROAR announced new revisions to electric brushless motor rules

ROAR has announced a list of revisions being made to the electric brushless motor rules, which will take effect on October 1, 2017.

Mike Garrison Aug. 7, 2017, 9:07 a.m. View Comments

BBT Podcast episode fourteen with Serpent's Tony Evdoka

Episode #14 of the BBT Podcast featured Serpent's Tony Evdoka, which discussed the UK National Series, the Serpent brand, car design, and more.

Mike Garrison Aug. 7, 2017, 8:34 a.m. View Comments

New Vision Racing 3D printed 22-4 2.0 battery brace

Vision Racing has released their new 3D printed battery brace for the TLR 22-4 2.0 buggy, designed to shave weight when using 18.5mm shorty LiPo battery packs.

Mike Garrison Aug. 7, 2017, 8:15 a.m. View Comments

Watch the Pro-Line Buck Shot in action [VIDEO]

Earlier this week, Pro-Line Racing issued a formal press release on the Buck Shot tire we first saw at the ROAR Nationals - and now they've published a new video about the fresh tread pattern.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 4, 2017, 2:58 p.m. View Comments

Team EAM named North American distributor for 7075.it Special Parts

7075.it products will now be distributed throughout the U.S. and Canada by Team EAM.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 4, 2017, 11 a.m. View Comments

Tebo joined BOOMrc Graphics

Off-road all-star Jared Tebo signed with BOOMrc Graphics, and the two parties will be teaming up for a Tebo Signature Series of products.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 4, 2017, 11:09 a.m. View Comments

Team Orion Ultimate Modified brushless motors now ROAR approved

Team Orion announced that its Ultimate Modified lineup of brushless motors has received approval from ROAR.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 4, 2017, 11:23 a.m. View Comments

New Arrowmax black-golden off-road ride height gauge

Arrowmax super-sized its black-golden ride height gauge, making it appropriate for 1/8-scale off-road vehicles.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 4, 2017, 8:08 a.m. View Comments

New Novarossi ROLLING 7-port .21 off-road engine

Novarossi released a new 7-port off-road engine called ROLLING, with a lightened engine head and 3-needle carburetor.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 4, 2017, 9:15 a.m. View Comments

New Tekno RC Stripe beanie

Be ready for when winter hits with this stylish beanie from Tekno RC.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 4, 2017, 10:53 a.m. View Comments

New O.S. Speed B21 TY2 off-road buggy engine

A new version of the O.S. Speed Engines B2101 engine called the B21 TY2 is now available, named after former world champion Ty Tessmann and including a 90mm exhaust header along with a new 5.8mm carb venturi.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 4, 2017, 7:55 a.m. View Comments

New Powerstar PM-series all-metal servos

Powerstar released a new lineup of servos for surface RC applications, with silver-edged black aluminum cases for extra durability and improved heat dissipation.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 4, 2017, 8:18 a.m. View Comments

New Schelle Racing Nova slipper clutch for B64 platform

Schelle Racing is preparing to release Nova slipper clutch for the B64 and B64D, which is lighter, lasts longer and provides better driving feel than the stock assembly.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 4, 2017, 8:55 a.m. View Comments

How to program drag brake, brake strength, neutral width, timing profiles and motor type on Tekin ESC's [VIDEO]

Team Tekin published five new how-to videos where team manager Randy Pike explains how to program the company's speed controls.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 4, 2017, 2:49 p.m. View Comments

Triple win for Lutz at Futaba O.S. Challenge

Tekno RC's Ryan Lutz cleaned up at St. Louis Dirtburners for the annual Futaba O.S. Challenge, winning the Nitro Buggy and Truck finals as well as the E-Buggy main events.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 4, 2017, 10:37 a.m. View Comments

New Imbue center spine brace, front arm stiffener bushings and brass C-block for MBX7R

Imbue Motorsports released three new options for the popular MBX7R platform to stiffen up the chassis and front arms, as well as add a bit of weight to the rear end.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 4, 2017, 9:33 a.m. View Comments

New VRP droop gauges

Vision Racing Products released two new versions of its droop gauge, which made to fit either 5-40 or 3mm nuts to take the guesswork out of measuring droop.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 4, 2017, 9:25 a.m. View Comments

Mugen Challenge returning to LCRC Raceway at end of August

In three weeks, Mugen Seiki Racing star Adam Drake will host an instructional clinic for 20 drivers - before defending his win from last year's event at LCRC Raceway.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 4, 2017, 8:31 a.m. View Comments

New Modelix Racing mini 4WD short course, crawler and rock-racer RTR's

Modelix Racing has released three new 1/12-scale ready-to-run vehicles, including a four-wheel-drive short course truck, crawler and rock racer vehicles.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 3, 2017, 9:08 a.m. View Comments

New Infinity shock oils

Creation Model released a new range of shock oils to complement its growing line of Infinity vehicles.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 3, 2017, 8:22 a.m. View Comments

Watch the Tekno RC EB410 turn testing laps at OCRC [VIDEO]

After team driver Joe Bornhorst posted a challenge to Facebook users, Tekno RC published a new clip of the upcoming EB410 1/10-scale 4WD buggy on the track at OCRC Raceway

Aaron Waldron Aug. 3, 2017, 11:24 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Phend took two wins, Maifield topped 4WD and Cavalieri crushed short course at last year's ROAR Nationals [VIDEO]

Team Losi Racing star Dakotah Phend earned the Top Qualifying spot in 2WD, 4WD and Stadium Truck at last year's ROAR Electric Off-Road Nationals, hosted by the Hobbytown USA Hobbyplex, and won two of the finals - with then-teammate Ryan Maifield taki

Aaron Waldron Aug. 3, 2017, 10:27 a.m. View Comments