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Bittydesign Euro Contest t-shirts available for 24 hours only

With over 260 entries, the Bittydesign Euro Contest in Italy will be this year's largest outdoor buggy race in Europe - and you have one day to secure one of the official t-shirts!

Aaron Waldron June 5, 2017, 12:22 p.m. View Comments

New VRP threaded shock pins for the HB D817

VRP replaces the stock set screws on the HB Racing D817 and E817 buggies with their new threaded shock and sway bar pins.

Mike Garrison June 5, 2017, 8:05 a.m. View Comments

New X Factory Infinity carbon fiber TLR 8IGHT 4.0 shock towers

X Factory has just released their latest Infinity carbon fiber option parts for the TLR 8IGHT 4.0 series buggies.

Mike Garrison June 5, 2017, 8:27 a.m. View Comments

POLL: Have you ever taken someone out?

Collisions among cars are inevitable in RC racing. Have you ever caused the crash? Was it an accident...or intentional?

Aaron Waldron June 5, 2017, 8:44 a.m. View Comments

How-to mount Pro-Line Pro-Loc tires and wheels for Traxxas X-MAXX [VIDEO]

Pro-Line Racing has shared a video explaining how-to mount Pro-Loc tires and wheels for the Traxxas X-MAXX.

Mike Garrison June 5, 2017, 8:19 a.m. View Comments

New Gravity RC lightweight anodized hobby knife

The new Gravity RC hobby knife features a hollow lightweight handle design which is claimed to weigh in at only .3 ounces fully assembled.

Mike Garrison June 2, 2017, 8:21 a.m. View Comments

LRC: Watch the AMain Performance Hobbies Manufacturers World Cup live!

The AMain Performance Hobbies Silver Dollar RC Raceway is hosting some of the fastest nitro and electric off-road drivers in the world for the inaugural Manufacturers World Cup this weekend, which will award team performance as well as individual win

Aaron Waldron June 2, 2017, 2:59 p.m. View Comments

Tessmann offered sneak peek at new Pro-Line Racing 1/8-scale buggy tire

While preparing for the Manufacturers Cup at Silver Dollar RC Raceway, Ty Tessmann shared the first look at an upcoming Pro-Line Racing tread installed on his buggy.

Aaron Waldron June 2, 2017, 12:57 p.m. View Comments

New XRAY High-Speed XB8 buggy body

XRAY has designed a new racing body for XB8 and XB8E that has redesigned down-force areas to increase the rotation and speed in the corners.

Mike Garrison June 2, 2017, 8:14 a.m. View Comments

New Muchmore Racing LED Pit Light Stand Pro

The new Muchmore Racing LED Pit Light Stand Pro features a 5-step brightness adjustment, adjustable light angles, and built-in USB charge port.

Mike Garrison June 2, 2017, 9:13 a.m. View Comments

New Fantom Racing 5500mAh 7.6v 2S HV Pro Racing shorty LiPo

Fantom Racing has announced their newest LiPo pack; an "Outlaw" high voltage shorty pack capable of being charged up to 8.7 volts.

Mike Garrison June 2, 2017, 9:04 a.m. View Comments

New RPM B6/B6D rear bumper and skid plate

RPM aims to keep your rear-end protected with their new rear bumper and skid plate for the Team Associated B6 and B6D buggies.

Mike Garrison June 2, 2017, 8:54 a.m. View Comments

New Inductrix FPV Pro micro racing drone [VIDEO]

Horizon Hobby has announced the newest addition to the Blade drone family; the Inductrix FPV Pro. The new mini racing drone is designed with "Bind-N-Fly" technology, and is based on the Inductrix platform with heightened performance, lightened design

Mike Garrison June 2, 2017, 8:29 a.m. View Comments

New Team C TM4 carbon slipper pads

Team C Racing has released new carbon fiber slipper pads for the TM4 which are designed for increased durability and faster acceleration.

Mike Garrison June 2, 2017, 8:45 a.m. View Comments

Cavalieri to headline Team Associated Australian Championship

The Glen Innes R/C Off-Road Club in New South Wales, Australia will host the two-day event with top pro Ryan Cavalieri competing alongside the country's best.

Aaron Waldron June 2, 2017, 10:38 a.m. View Comments

XRAY signed Kobbevik

Norwegian national champion Daniel Kobbevik - who became the youngest finalist ever at the Euros - has joined the XRAY squad.

Aaron Waldron June 2, 2017, 7:59 a.m. View Comments

oOple series director Damian Whittle featured on episode five of Big Blue Tent podcast

The Big Blue Tent is a weekly RC racing podcast series based in the UK, and this week hosts Aidan Burke and Matthew Guppy talked to Damien Whittle about the races he promotes and more.

Aaron Waldron June 2, 2017, 10 a.m. View Comments

New JConcepts monster truck suspension conversion for Traxxas Stampede and Slash 4x4

JConcepts now offers a suspension conversion set for the popular Slash 4x4 and Stampede 4x4. The upgrade includes carbon fiber front and rear shock tower, aluminum shock stand-offs, body mount adaptors and aluminum caster blocks. Using this combinati

Mike Garrison June 1, 2017, 8:12 a.m. View Comments

Essential RC appointed as new Australian TEAMSAXO distributor

TEAMSAXO has re-entered the Australian market with the announcement of Essential RC as their newest distributor.

Mike Garrison June 1, 2017, 8:33 a.m. View Comments

New PR Racing vented slipper plates

PR Racing now offers optional slipper plates for its 2WD buggies and trucks that have been machined for better cooling and less weight.

Aaron Waldron June 1, 2017, 3:47 p.m. View Comments

TLR 22 4.0 built for stock racing explained

In the latest TLR Blog Update, team driver Kevin King acknowledges the popularity of stock buggy racing, and shares his TLR 22 4.0 built for stock racing.

Mike Garrison June 1, 2017, 9:39 a.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: ProTek RC Silicon Graphene HV shorty LiPo packs

Over the last four months, 2WD turf racer Joe Adragna put over 300 cycles each on two new ProTek RC Silicon Graphene HV shorty LiPo batteries from A Main Hobbies. What did he think?

Aaron Waldron June 1, 2017, 1:54 p.m. View Comments

PROTOform WCICS Round 8 - Calgary

The PROTOform Western Canadian Indoor Championship Series Final - Round 8 descended on the Energy capital of Calgary, Alberta and hosted by CarCar.

Mike Garrison June 1, 2017, 9:19 a.m. View Comments

New XRAY T4 brass battery backstop

The new XRAY T4 brass battery backstop is a CNC machined backstop designed to add 5 grams of weight while functioning in place of the stock battery backstop.

Mike Garrison June 1, 2017, 8:26 a.m. View Comments

New XRAY NT1 1.8mm front sway bar

XRAY has expanded the list of optional from sway bars for the NT1 platform by introducing the new 1.8mm thick sway bar; designed for smaller technical tracks when the car needs to quickly change direction and transfer weight.

Mike Garrison June 1, 2017, 9 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Marc Rheinard's first Reedy Touring Car Race of Champions victory

Last weekend at Tamiya American Raceway, Marc Rheinard won a record-extending sixth title at the Reedy Touring Car Race of Champions - and his first behind the week of the Infinity IF14. He won his first eleven years ago, at the same track, ahead of

Aaron Waldron June 1, 2017, 7:02 p.m. View Comments

New Dromida FPV surface vehicles coming soon

Dromida has announced they are expanding their FPV lineup to include several new RTR surface vehicles, which will include Tactic FPV monitor and goggles.

Mike Garrison June 1, 2017, 9:29 a.m. View Comments

New RDRP XRAY XB2 aluminium steering plate

Revolution Design Racing Products has introduced an aluminum steering plate option for the XRAY XB2 and XT2 series vehicles, replacing the stock composite part for added stability and durability.

Mike Garrison June 1, 2017, 8:48 a.m. View Comments

New solid center axle set for the Serpent Cobra GT8-E

Serpent has released a solid center axle alternative for the center differential of the Cobra GT8-E, which is designed to increase acceleration and improve braking.

Mike Garrison June 1, 2017, 9:13 a.m. View Comments

ABSIMA appointed as Team Orion distributor for Germany and surrounding countries

Starting July 1st, the German company ABSIMA will be the new distributor for Team Orion products for Germany, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, and The Netherlands.

Mike Garrison June 1, 2017, 9:07 a.m. View Comments

New REDS Racing exhaust manifold

REDS Racing has introduced a newly designed exhaust manifold which is intended to provide a better fit on the engine, improved strength and durability, improved cooling, and longer lifespan of gaskets.

Mike Garrison June 1, 2017, 8:54 a.m. View Comments

New Team Magic E6 III +15mm hex wheel adapters

Team Magic has introduces a +15mm hex wheel adapter set to widen the E6 series monster trucks.

Mike Garrison June 1, 2017, 8:43 a.m. View Comments

New Serpent Cobra SRX8E saddle pack upgrade

Serpent has released a new saddle pack conversion for the Cobra SRX8E buggy. Designed by Billy Easton, the new saddle pack configuration is intended to provide additional weight bias tuning options and abilities.

Mike Garrison May 31, 2017, 10:01 a.m. View Comments

Wins for Harper and Hart at BTCC Round 2 - Bedworth

Round 2 of the Schumacher BTCC marked the final race at the Bedworth venue, and saw the Schumacher duo of Elliott Harper and James Hart victorious.

Mike Garrison May 31, 2017, 9:02 a.m. View Comments

Darroch won final round of Turf Wars at Beachline

Ray Darroch put another notch on the belt for Fantom in the Pro-Stock buggy class at the final round of Turf Wars, hosted by Beachline Raceway.

Mike Garrison May 31, 2017, 9:09 a.m. View Comments

Kilic brothers joined Schumacher Racing off-road team

Schumacher Racing has announced the signing of Burak and Berkan Kilic, both of which are quickly climbing the ranks throughout Europe at very young ages.

Mike Garrison May 31, 2017, 8:57 a.m. View Comments

New XRAY XB2 and XT2 graphite chassis side guard brace

XRAY has released new graphite chassis side guard braces for the XB2C, XB2D, and XT2 vehicles; designed to reduce flex and increase corner speed.

Mike Garrison May 31, 2017, 9:15 a.m. View Comments

New Arrowmax 1200mAh 3.7V Kyosho Drone Racer LiPo

Arrowmax has introduced their newest LiPo battery pack, which is designed for the sky - more specifically the Kyosho Drone Racer.

Mike Garrison May 31, 2017, 9:30 a.m. View Comments

New RDRP XB2 brass suspension mounts

Coming soon from Revolution Design Racing Products is the new brass RF and RR Suspension Mounts for the XB2 series of cars. These are a direct replacement for the kit parts, and are designed to add valuable weight when running in low-traction conditi

Mike Garrison May 31, 2017, 9:21 a.m. View Comments

Bittydesign Euro Contest track added to VRC Pro simulator [VIDEO]

VRC PRO has announced their newest off-road track addition; Barco Offroad. The simulator now features the 2014 Bittydesign Euro Contest layout from the Barco facility, and is available June 1st for download.

Mike Garrison May 31, 2017, 9:43 a.m. View Comments

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