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New Hitec RDX1 Pro AC/DC charger

Hitec introduced their newest AC/DC charger, the RDX 1 Pro. The new RDX 1 features an integrated six-cell balancer for all Lithium chemistries, and offers a maximum charge power of 100 watts.

Mike Garrison July 10, 2017, 8:41 a.m. View Comments

HB Racing E817T electric 1/8-scale truck kit coming soon

HB Racing announced that a brushless-powered version of its latest 1/8-scale truck, to be called the E817T, will be released later this summer.

Aaron Waldron July 10, 2017, 9:31 a.m. View Comments

Harris and Whittle featured on BBT Podcast episode ten

The BBT Podcast has shared episode ten of the show, featuring Craig Harris and race organizer Damien Whittle.

Mike Garrison July 10, 2017, 8:16 a.m. View Comments

Double win for Drake at JBRL fourth round [UPDATED]

Revelation Raceway hosted round four of the Jimmy Babcock Racing League last weekend, where Adam Drake drove his Mugen Seiki Racing vehicles to victory in the Buggy and Truck finals.

Aaron Waldron July 10, 2017, 2:50 p.m. View Comments

New Trinity DR Flight Series 1S drone LiPo pack

Trinity's new 250mAh 1S LiPo pack is built to fit popular micro drones and airplanes.

Aaron Waldron July 10, 2017, 10:33 a.m. View Comments

New RDRP Ultra Gripper shock shaft pliers

The new RDRP Ultra Gripper is designed for the use with 1/10-scale and 1/8-scale shock shafts, but also can be used to hold a variety of 3.0mm to 4.0mm plain surface shafts that need to be clamped for installation.

Mike Garrison July 10, 2017, 9:14 a.m. View Comments

POLL: Do you keep your RC plaques and trophies?

Many RC events award the top finishers with some form of plaque, trophy or memento - do you keep them? Or toss them out?

Aaron Waldron July 10, 2017, 8:56 a.m. View Comments

New Arrowmax aluminum pinion caddy and pinion combo

Arrowmax has introduced their new Ultra Pinion Caddy combo, featuring the signature Arrowmax honeycomb design caddy and 15T-31T aluminum pinion gears.

Mike Garrison July 10, 2017, 8:33 a.m. View Comments

New Tekin Hotwire 3.0 with wireless Bluetooth, Android, and iOS compatibility

Wireless adjustment is now possible for your Tekin ESC using the new Tekin Hotwire 3.0 and Bluetooth, Android, or iOS device.

Mike Garrison July 10, 2017, 8:55 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Spec Rallycross - a way of welcoming newcomers to on-road R/C?

During a recent discussion with a friend, Mike's brain began to focus on the idea of R/C rallycross racing. In this edition of "A Moment With Mike", he discusses the idea of the new class, the benefits it could bring by combining both off-road and on

Mike Garrison July 7, 2017, 10:01 a.m. View Comments

New Speedzone 5000mAh 120C LiPo stick pack

Speedzone's latest release to their line of hard case LiPo packs is a 5000mAh 120C stick pack featuring standard 2S dimensions with 5mm inboard connectors and a claimed weight of under 290g.

Mike Garrison July 6, 2017, 9:21 a.m. View Comments

New Hitec X2 High Power and Power Peak E7 chargers

Hitec has introduced two new battery charging systems at different ends of the range - a new X2 High Power with a built-in 250-watt power supply, and the plug-and-play Power Peak E7 with Battery Identification System.

Aaron Waldron July 6, 2017, 3:40 p.m. View Comments

Second batch of Ultimate Racing wires and battery plugs

Following yesterday's announcement that Modelix Racing had added a wide assortment of battery plugs to the range of Ultimate Racing accessories, they've released another handful of different bullet plugs, wiring and shrink wrap options.

Aaron Waldron July 6, 2017, 2:34 p.m. View Comments

New Graupner GM Genius WLAN compatible ESC's

Graupner has announced their newest line of GM Genius brushless ESC's, which using a separate Graupner WLAN module can be set, changed, and monitored using your mobile phone.

Mike Garrison July 6, 2017, 9:32 a.m. View Comments

New VRP high roll center suspension blocks for D817 and E817

In addition to a higher roll center, which increases roll for more grip, VRP designed its suspension blocks for the D817 and E817 buggies to be more durable and easier to use.

Aaron Waldron July 6, 2017, 2:50 p.m. View Comments

Callens renewed with HRC and Team Magic

HRC and Team Magic Europe has announced that the French former Euro champion, Remi Callens, has renewed his contract with through the end of 2018 to race and develop further Team Magic touring cars.

Mike Garrison July 6, 2017, 9:06 a.m. View Comments

Drake won DTR series opener

Last weekend, Thunder Alley RC Raceway hosted the first round of the DTR series - and Mugen Seiki Racing driver Adam Drake won the Buggy final from the TQ spot on the grid.

Aaron Waldron July 6, 2017, 8:05 a.m. View Comments

Coelho carrying momentum into Euro Nitro Series round two in Ettlingen

The second round of Euro Nitro Series will take place in Germany this weekend, following a historic first-round sweep by XRAY's Bruno Coelho.

Aaron Waldron July 6, 2017, 7:50 a.m. View Comments

New West Coast R/C Works BD8 carbon fiber steering brace

West Coast R/C Works has released their new carbon fiber steering brace for the Yokomo BD8; designed to improve steering response and accuracy in medium to high grip conditions.

Mike Garrison July 6, 2017, 9:53 a.m. View Comments

New FireBrand RC license plate decal sheet

FireBrand RC has released their new license plate decal sheet to help towards personalizing your scale projects by adding custom license plates and lettering to your ride.

Mike Garrison July 6, 2017, 10 a.m. View Comments

Low roll center vs. high roll center explained by JR Mitch

In the newest TLR Blog Update, JR Mitch explained the differences in LRC and HRC setups and the conditions in which each is recommended.

Mike Garrison July 6, 2017, 8:39 a.m. View Comments

New Flexytub Coverflex car-carrying backpack

Flexytub added customizable waterproof bags designed to strap your buggy to your back to its growing line of protective products.

Aaron Waldron July 6, 2017, 7:43 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Muddy grudge match ends in steamroll - and lopsided meme war [VIDEO]

This weekend, Barnstormers R/C Race Way will host Dakotah Phend, Cole Ogden, defending champion Adam Drake and some of the fastest nitro off-road racers in the northeast for the Big Apple Novarossi World Nitro Challenge - and you'll be able to watch

Aaron Waldron July 6, 2017, 11:32 a.m. View Comments

Volker, Duchet, and Ratheisky crowned the European 1/10 electric on-road champions

The 2017 European Championships for 1/10-scale electric on-road was held in Spain this past weekend. Ronald Volker, Alexandre Duchet, and Jan Ratheisky were all crowned the 2017 Euro champions in their respective classes.

Mike Garrison July 6, 2017, 10:17 a.m. View Comments

New Serpent Viper 1/8-scale FLOW front bumper

Serpent designer, Michael Salven, has created a new flexible front bumper set for the Viper 1/8-scale with a 3-in-1 design which allows for the bumper to be ran fully open, semi-closed, or fully closed.

Mike Garrison July 6, 2017, 8:56 a.m. View Comments

White appointed as JQRacing Latin America sales rep

Keenan White has been appointed as the JQRacing sales representative in South and Central America.

Mike Garrison July 6, 2017, 10:11 a.m. View Comments

New carbon fiber saddle pack plates for Serpent Cobra SRX8-E, short front chassis stiffener and narrow carbon fiber bumper plate for Project 4X

Serpent released new option parts for two of its latest vehicles, including carbon fiber battery straps for its Cobra SRX8-E buggy when using saddle packs, and an additional chassis stiffener and narrower body plate mount for the Project 4X touring c

Aaron Waldron July 5, 2017, 11:26 a.m. View Comments