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Optional stiff carbon fiber front chassis braces for XRAY XB2 and XT2

XRAY released an optional carbon fiber front chassis brace to stiffen the front of the XB2 and XT2.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 11, 2018, 9:18 a.m. View Comments

New ADI aluminum split center diff mount for 5IVE platform

This aluminum split center diff mount from Alton Design Innovations greatly simplifies center differential access in the large-scale 5IVE buggy and truck.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 11, 2018, 10:34 a.m. View Comments

Watch the Traxxas Bandit blast through ice and snow [VIDEO]

In the latest Traxxas action clip, the Bandit buggy takes advantage of waterproof electronics to race through a winter wasteland.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 11, 2018, 10:44 a.m. View Comments

New Sweep Racing V5 1/8-scale buggy wheels

The latest 1/8-scale off-road buggy wheels from Sweep Racing have smaller reinforcement ribs for more traction on bumpy surfaces.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 11, 2018, 7:42 a.m. View Comments

New HB Racing D817 V2 nitro buggy available at Absolute Hobbyz

HB Racing just announced its latest D817 nitro buggy earlier today, and Absolute Hobbyz has them in stock and ready to ship.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 10, 2018, 3:50 p.m. View Comments

New HARD Cheng Ho hauler bag for crawlers and monster trucks

HRC Distribution announced the release of a new HARD Racing Cheng Ho hauler bag designed specifically for taking your off-road rig out to the trail.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 10, 2018, 10:55 a.m. View Comments

Ogden signed with Tekin

After using the company's products on his own, Cole Ogden has now joined Team Tekin.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 10, 2018, 11:24 a.m. View Comments

Lo, Dino and Arop won Arrowmax Asia Race Cup third round in Malaysia

Michael Lo, Dino and Sham Arop won the Boosted touring, Blinky touring, and Formula classes at the third round of the Arrowmax Asia Race Cup in Malaysia, where the final ticket to the series finale in Japan was awarded.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 10, 2018, 9:15 a.m. View Comments

New Dynamic Upgrade Kit for Capricorn C803

Capricorn RC released a new parts package for its C803 comprised of carbon fiber plates that raise the front bulkhead and radio tray to alter the car's handling.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 10, 2018, 3:44 p.m. View Comments

Figueiredo joined Maugrafix

Portuguese off-road racer João Figueiredo signed with the Maugrafix team.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 10, 2018, 9:36 a.m. View Comments

Picco signed Widmaier

Reigning German champ and Euros B winner Micha Widmaier has agreed to use Picco engines.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 10, 2018, 10:14 a.m. View Comments

New HB Racing D817 V2 nitro buggy kit

HB Racing updated its world championship-winning D817 buggy with changes developed by its star-studded racing team.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 10, 2018, 8:58 a.m. View Comments

New Bittydesign colored body clips

Bittydesign now offers body clip sets in seven different colors, with equal numbers of clips bent for the left and right sides of the car.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 10, 2018, 10:31 a.m. View Comments

Win a Tony Stewart-signed Custom Works Outlaw 3 sprint car from A Main Hobbies [VIDEO]

A Main Hobbies is celebrating the RC Chili Bowl by giving away a Custom Works Outlaw 3 sprint car signed by auto racing champion Tony Stewart. Here's how to enter the drawing.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 10, 2018, 11:41 a.m. View Comments

Tremendous changes to Top 25 RC rankings after One Man One Race

While the top seven drivers didn't move, 15 of the Top 25 RC rankings changed after One Man One Race - the first qualifying event of 2018.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 10, 2018, noon View Comments

BREAKING: Hobbico filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

The News-Gazette, a daily newspaper based in Champaign and serving East Central Illinois, reported earlier this morning that Hobbico filed for protection under chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. Hobbico responded with a statement announ

Aaron Waldron Jan. 10, 2018, 2:50 p.m. View Comments

Hagberg signed with Hobbywing

Former World and European Champion Alex Hagberg will be powered by Hobbywing electronics this season.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 10, 2018, 8:50 a.m. View Comments

Jefferies re-signed with XRAY

Ten-time British champ Olly Jefferies agreed to remain part of the XRAY team.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 10, 2018, 10:36 a.m. View Comments

Coelho signed with Sunpadow

Former 4WD world champion Bruno Coelho will now be powered by Sunpadow batteries.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 9, 2018, 7:24 a.m. View Comments

New AVID RC Constant Power Delivery slipper pads

AVID introduced sets of new pads made to fit the standard AE/Yok slipper clutch, as well as the Triad, which provide a larger tuning window and less fade in performance.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 9, 2018, 8:24 a.m. View Comments

New Team Magic Raptor E6 Yellow Edition brushless 4WD monster truck

Team Magic released a new version of its Raptor E6 monster truck, powered by Hobbywing electronics and featuring updated differentials, bright yellow accents and an LED light bar.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 9, 2018, 8:07 a.m. View Comments

New MIP Pro4mance Chassis bundle kit for EB410 [VIDEO]

MIP's latest Pro4mance chassis conversion transforms the EB410 into an even more formidable stock-class racer.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 9, 2018, 7:58 a.m. View Comments

Trinity signed Kinwald

Hot on the heels of the breaking news that Kinwald is headed back to TLR, Team Trinity announced that they've reunited with the former champ as well.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 9, 2018, 12:38 p.m. View Comments

Bryan and Oscar Baldo signed with HotRace

Spanish off-road racing brothers Bryan Baldo and Oscar Baldo have joined the growing HotRace Tyres team.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 9, 2018, 7:34 a.m. View Comments

New RDRP carbon fiber option parts for EB410

Revolution Design Racing Products released an assortment of carbon fiber goodies for the EB410, like a battery plate, shock towers, and even a wing riser.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 9, 2018, 12:31 p.m. View Comments

Optional aluminum pod plate for Capricorn P12

Capricorn's optional aluminum pod plate for the P12 pan car is the same thickness as the standard piece it replaces, but provides improved performance on high-grip surfaces.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 9, 2018, 8:30 a.m. View Comments

XRAY's new-for-2018 XB8E coming soon

XRAY announced that its XB8E 2018-spec E-Buggy will be released in the coming days.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 9, 2018, 8:07 a.m. View Comments

Watch Drake talk about the new Mugen Seiki MBX8 [VIDEO]

In his latest video, Mugen Seiki Racing star Adam Drake discussed the new MBX8 nitro buggy.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 9, 2018, 9:27 a.m. View Comments

BREAKING: Kinwald to return to Team Losi Racing [UPDATED]

More than 20 years ago, Brian Kinwald crossed the finish line to give Team Losi Racing their first IFMAR World Championship, and it's been over a decade since he left the team. Now he's rejoining the squad for 2018.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 9, 2018, 10:37 a.m. View Comments

Two wins each for Cavalieri, three for Sontag at 31st annual CRCRC Winter Midwest Electric Off-Road Championships [VIDEO]

The CRCRC Winter Midwest Electric Off-Road Championships is one of the longest-running events in the world of RC racing, and this year Team Associated’s Muchmore Racing-powered star Ryan Cavalieri and Trinity’s youngster Tater Sontag led the way with

Aaron Waldron Jan. 9, 2018, 2:57 p.m. View Comments