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DEVELOPING: Mark Pavidis let go from AKA Products

Multi-time world champion and well-known product designer Mark Pavidis posted to his personal Facebook page yesterday that he was no longer employed by AKA Products.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 13, 2017, 10:44 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Coelho's incredible run to the 4WD world championship [VIDEO]

Tuesday marked the two-year anniversary XRAY's Bruno Coelho wrapping up the 2015 IFMAR 4WD title in dominating fashion, leaving no doubt as to who the fastest driver on the planet was that day — but it wasn't without a bit of controversy.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 13, 2017, 12:04 a.m. View Comments

New HRC Racing 5800mAh 4S LiPo pack

HRC Racing released a new, high-capacity 4S LiPo battery intended for providing power to 1/8-scale off-road vehicles.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 13, 2017, 1:18 p.m. View Comments

New XRAY XB8/XB8E high-speed lightweight body

XRAY has released a lightweight version of the high-speed XB8 and XB8E body, designed for less weight up high, less roll, more corner speed, and aggressive handling.

Mike Garrison Oct. 12, 2017, 9:15 a.m. View Comments

New Vampire Racing 2S TX/RX charging adapter

Vampire Racing has introduces their new 2S TX/RX Charging Adapter that allows you to charge 2S LiPo transmitter and receiver battery packs through the balancer port using standard 5mm bullet style charge cables.

Mike Garrison Oct. 12, 2017, 9:38 a.m. View Comments

New TLR flourescent starter box positioning mounts introduced and explained by JR Mitch

In the latest Team Losi Racing blog update, JR Mitch introduced the new flourescent starter box positioning mounts, explained their purpose and how to replace the stock black mounts with the new mounts.

Mike Garrison Oct. 12, 2017, 9:21 a.m. View Comments

Monteiro crowned 2017 Portuguese nitro and electric 1/8-scale buggy champion

Ricardo Monteiro won the final round of the Portuguese Nationals to secure the championship title in both nitro and electric 1/8-scale buggy classes.

Mike Garrison Oct. 12, 2017, 9:01 a.m. View Comments

New TEAMSAXO aluminum plated 64-pitch pinion gears

TEAMSAXO has released a full range (21T-50T) of 64-pitch aluminum plated pinion gears, designed to be a lightweight hard-anodized alternative to steel pinions.

Mike Garrison Oct. 12, 2017, 9:50 a.m. View Comments

New Team Associated Factory Team 4-shoe clutch gauge

Unsure if your clutch shoes are too worn to provide proper performance? This new Team Associated Factory Team "go or no-go" gauge gets rid of the guesswork.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 12, 2017, 3:24 p.m. View Comments

New Losi 1/10-scale Rock Rey 4wd rock racer kit

Losi has released the new 1/10-scale Rock Rey rock racer kit, designed for you to build from the ground up just the way you like with a list of option parts included and sold separately.

Mike Garrison Oct. 12, 2017, 10:15 a.m. View Comments

New 3DRC belt tensioner for the Serpent Project 4X touring car

3DRC has released a new 3D printed belt tensioner for the Serpent Project 4X touring car, designed to "calm the front belt" of the car by offering a wide range of tension adjustment.

Mike Garrison Oct. 12, 2017, 9:07 a.m. View Comments

HUDY is the choice of tools for Jefferies

Olly Jefferies has chosen HUDY as his official source of RC tools and accessories.

Mike Garrison Oct. 12, 2017, 8:47 a.m. View Comments

Boots swept the inaugural REDS GP in Italy

The inaugural REDS GP took place this past weekend in Italy, where Elliott Boots would sweep the nitro buggy class over Ricardo Berton and Mattia Polito.

Mike Garrison Oct. 12, 2017, 8:54 a.m. View Comments

EXCLUSIVE: What really happened at Fear Farm RC Raceway?

After being found in violation of city building codes (click here for the official inspection reports), the Fear Farm RC Raceway is temporarily out of operation. Read what AZRCR president Bill Mason, Joey Christensen of The Dirt Racing, and Bobby Dol

Aaron Waldron Oct. 11, 2017, 7:31 p.m. View Comments

Tessmann and Hara to make Euro Offroad Series debut at season 7 opener

In just over a week, the seventh season of the Euro Offroad Series will kick off in Poland - with former world champions Ty Tessmann and Atsushi Hara scheduled to attend.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 11, 2017, 4:26 p.m. View Comments

Double victory for Gray at The Track's Fall Opening Challenge

XRAY driver Deon Gray won the 4WD and Stadium Truck main events at the Fall Opening Challenge hosted by The Track.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 11, 2017, 11:20 a.m. View Comments

New Capricorn C803 front differential

Capricorn now offers a front differential for its C803, which makes the car easier to drive in low-grip conditions.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 11, 2017, 10:59 a.m. View Comments

New JConcepts 1966 Chevy II Nova body set for custom drag racer short course trucks, and Slash or Stampede 4x4 monster truck suspension conversion set

JConcepts has put together a new drag racing concept using modified short course trucks, and released this old-school, three-piece Chevy muscle car lid to get down the track in style, as well as a conversion kit to create the ultimate monster truck f

Aaron Waldron Oct. 11, 2017, 3:24 p.m. View Comments

Hobby Action RC Raceway to host Haul In for the Holidays

On November 18, Hobby Action RC Raceway will be hosting a charity race in which each unwrapped toy is worth a free race entry.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 11, 2017, 12:52 p.m. View Comments

LRP signed Leo to trackside support team

In addition to racing his LRP-powered Team Associated vehicles, Italian off-road racer Andrea Leo will be tasked with assisting customers across Southern Italy.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 11, 2017, 12:41 p.m. View Comments

Embroidered carrying bag now included with all IGT8 kits

RCTarget announced that all IGT8 kits will now include a nice, embroidered carrying bag to make track transport easier.

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

New ARRMA Senton and Granite MEGA 4x4 ready-to-run trucks [VIDEO]

ARRMA introduced new, low-cost, brushed-motor MEGA versions of its popular Senton short course and Granite monster trucks that come with everything you need to get rolling.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 11, 2017, 11:38 a.m. View Comments

RC Concept signed Lee

Following a win this past weekend with his new MC5R engine, Korean racer Ryan Lee has been officially named a member of the RC Concept team.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 11, 2017, 10:40 a.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Tekin RS-Pro Black Edition ESC

Tekin has brought back the RS-Pro series of ESC's with the new spec racing Black Edition. For this week's Thursday Testimonials, Mike drops the new RS-Pro Black Edition ESC into his 4wd buggy for some wheel to wheel 13.5 spec class racing.

Mike Garrison Oct. 11, 2017, 12:25 p.m. View Comments

New Brilliant RC rolling pit trolley bag

Brilliant RC has introduced their new rolling pit trolley bag designed for transporting 1/10-scale and 1/8-scale on-road cars, tools, parts, and accessories.

Mike Garrison Oct. 10, 2017, 9 a.m. View Comments

Drake and Ogden lead Mugen sweep at JBRL round 7

Mugen Seiki Racing had a successful weekend with multiple class wins at round 7 of the JBRL Nitro Series at Palm Desert Raceway led by Adam Drake and Cole Ogden.

Mike Garrison Oct. 10, 2017, 8:37 a.m. View Comments

Watch as Drake explains the Mugen Seiki MBX7R Eco clutch system [VIDEO]

In his latest YouTube video, Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing talks about the clutch system on his MBX7R Eco 1/8-scale buggy.

Mike Garrison Oct. 10, 2017, 9:07 a.m. View Comments

XRAY announced the XB4 2018 1/10-scale 4wd buggy is coming soon

XRAY has announced the next generation XB4 1/10-scale 4wd buggy, the XB4'18, is coming soon. Stay tuned for the official release and full details coming soon.

Mike Garrison Oct. 10, 2017, 8:23 a.m. View Comments

New T-Works option parts range for the T4'18

T-Works has released a full range of option parts for the XRAY T4'18 1/10-scale touring car which ranges from gold plated screws to Titanium turnbuckles, foam bumpers, and more.

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

Watch the new Raceform 1/10-scale off-road Lazer tire gluing jig in action [VIDEO]

Building off of their 1/8-scale buggy and truggy tire gluing jigs, Raceform has now introduced a 1/10-scale version for off-road 2wd and 4wd buggy tires.

Mike Garrison Oct. 10, 2017, 9:26 a.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: The hack to end all hacking

While it's frowned upon in actual racing, giving your buddy the bumper can lead to laughs on a practice day. Sometimes, though, you have to put a stop to the tomfoolery.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 10, 2017, 7:25 p.m. View Comments

LRC: Watch the inaugural International Off-Road Carpet Championships live from Las Vegas!

The first-ever International Off-Road Carpet Championships organized by Scotty Ernst is off to a flying start in Sin City, with reigning world champ Spencer Rivkin setting the fastest time in the first round of 2WD and Ryan Maifield topping the 4WD f

Aaron Waldron Oct. 10, 2017, 3:34 p.m. View Comments

New 1up Racing steering posts for the TC7

New 1up Racing TC7 steering posts are disconnected from the servo mounting plate which is designed to allow the front end of the car to flex more to generate more steering and a more responsive feel to the car.

Mike Garrison Oct. 10, 2017, 9:16 a.m. View Comments

Watch and learn hard and soft suspension arms explained by David Ronnefalk [VIDEO]

IFMAR World Champion, David Ronnefalk, has shared his latest YouTube video in which he discusses and explains the differences and characteristics of hard and soft suspension arms.

Mike Garrison Oct. 10, 2017, 8:47 a.m. View Comments

Nunn joined FX Engines

Following the signing of Dominic Nunn to XRAY, comes the official announcement that Nunn has chosen the FX Engines brand to power his new rides.

Mike Garrison Oct. 9, 2017, 8:36 a.m. View Comments

New Picco V1 Team Robert Batlle Edition .21 off-road engine

To celebrate the Spanish driver's European Championship victory, Picco Micromotori introduced a special version of its top-shelf off-road racing engine and pipe combo that has been modified to suit Robert Batlle's personal preferences.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 9, 2017, 5 p.m. View Comments

Watch as the Traxxas 1/8-scale funny car takes new look to the drag strip [VIDEO]

Traxxas has introduced a new look and added Traxxas Stability Management to their 1/8-scale Ford Mustang NHRA Funny Car Replica.

Mike Garrison Oct. 9, 2017, 9:20 a.m. View Comments

Weber joined XRAY

XRAY is happy to announce that Austrian & ETS Champion Herbert Weber has joined the XRAY Factory Team to race the XRAY X1 platform.

Mike Garrison Oct. 9, 2017, 9:04 a.m. View Comments

New T-Works foam front bumper for the MTC1

T-Works has released a new foam bumper for the Mugen Seiki MTC-1 which is 2.72 grams heavier than the stock bumper.

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

New Schelle low-profile B64 battery post set and new AE V2 12mm shock pistons

Schelle Racing has released their new LP battery post set for the Team Associated B64 series buggies, which is designed for use with low-profile LiPo packs to save weight. In addition, Schelle has released new 3x1.5 and 3+1 split 1.4 and 1.5 pistons

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

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