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New Schumacher CAT K2 wide rear pivot conversion

Schumacher's new wide pivot conversion is designed to provide better jump handling and increased agility of the CAT K2 on Astro and carpet surfaces.

Mike Garrison April 11, 2017, 9:22 a.m. View Comments

New PROTOform R19 body coming soon

Coming soon, the R19, used by Dario Balestri to take the win at the Campionato Italiano Costruttori.

Mike Garrison April 11, 2017, 9:37 a.m. View Comments

New XRAY T4 composite spur gears

XRAY's precision-molded 48P offset spur gears for T4, strategically lightened to reduce rotating mass, are now available in 72T, 76T, and 78T versions.

Mike Garrison April 11, 2017, 9:43 a.m. View Comments

New Capricorn CO3 one-piece engine mount

Capricorn RC have released a 6-holes, one-piece engine mount for their C03 200mm touring car which allows for the use of the traditional 4 or 6 screws to secure the engine to the chassis.

Mike Garrison April 11, 2017, 9:30 a.m. View Comments

New Trinity Featherweight 64p pinion gears

Trinity has released their newest "Featherweight" 64 pitch spur gears, which weigh in at half the weight of their traditional silver pinion gears.

Mike Garrison April 11, 2017, 10:07 a.m. View Comments

Optional Yokomo Racing Performer premium chemicals and tuning springs for artificial off-road tracks

Yokomo has released a range of optional shock springs with rates matched for carpet and astroturf off-road tracks, as well as new shock oil, diff lube and grease for thrust bearings and driveshaft joints.

Aaron Waldron April 11, 2017, 7:49 a.m. View Comments

Soar Seiki and Modelix Racing partnership announcement

Modelix Racing has announced today their new partnership with Taiwan-based R/C car manufacturer Soar Seiki.

Mike Garrison April 11, 2017, 9:59 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts VLog Episode 16 - Monster Jam World Finals [VIDEO]

The latest episode of the JConcepts VLog is up. In this episode Fred and Jason discuss the Monster Jam World Finals and several new Monster Truck products soon to be released.

Mike Garrison April 11, 2017, 10:24 a.m. View Comments

New JConcepts Tribute wheel Tru-Fit beadlock glue-in

JConcepts has added a new item to the Shapeways store for the JConcepts Tribute 2.6" Monster Truck wheel owners. These glue-in beadlock rings provide another way to customize your scale monster truck.

Mike Garrison April 11, 2017, 10:15 a.m. View Comments

New RDRP XB2 battery thumb nuts

Revolution Design Racing Products have introduced Aluminium Battery Thumb Nuts for XRAY's XB2 series of cars.

Mike Garrison April 11, 2017, 9:13 a.m. View Comments

New Tamiya M-07 Concept front-wheel-drive kit coming soon

The next chassis in the Tamiya M-series lineup, the M-07 Concept, will feature an impressive list of major improvements. Here's what can be expected.

Aaron Waldron April 11, 2017, 2:30 p.m. View Comments

New PKT low-low roll center D-mount for 8IGHT platform

Precision Karting Technologies has released a new D-mount for the 8IGHT platform that achieves an extra-low roll center for greater stability.

Aaron Waldron April 11, 2017, 1:19 p.m. View Comments

New RDRP XB2 brass rear weight

Revolution Design Racing Products have introduced their new 32g XB2 Brass Rear Weight for all Xray XB2 buggies with laydown gearboxes.

Mike Garrison April 10, 2017, 11:19 a.m. View Comments

Watch Lutz's huge double backflip with Tekno RC MT410 off of PNB wall-ride [VIDEO]

Watch Ryan Lutz launch his Tekno RC monster truck off the wall ride at Psycho Nitro Blast!

Aaron Waldron April 10, 2017, 2:26 p.m. View Comments

First look at LFR RC8T Strife truggy body at PNB

At this past weekend's PNB, Leadfinger Racing teased AE fans with the soon to be released Strife body for the Associated RC8T truggy. Pre orders are now available and the official release is set for the end of April.

Mike Garrison April 10, 2017, 1:21 p.m. View Comments

New VP-Pro Racing universal anti-dust shock covers

VP-PRO has just released their new universal 1/8-scale anti-dust shock boots. Front and rear boots are sold separately, and each package includes four individual covers.

Mike Garrison April 10, 2017, 11:40 a.m. View Comments

DEVELOPING: Amezcua switching to PR Racing?

Travis Amezcua posted an intentionally-blurred image to Facebook showing a new 2WD and 4WD buggy, perhaps showing where he might be headed next.

Aaron Waldron April 10, 2017, 8:35 a.m. View Comments

Top 25 RC - New world rankings following the PNB

Not a lot of movement on the Top25RC list this week, but with a most of the world's best drivers scheduled to attend the Neo race this weekend things could get shaken up.

Mike Garrison April 10, 2017, 11:33 a.m. View Comments

Lutz and Bornhorst cleaned up at Psycho Nitro Blast X: Decimation [VIDEO]

Tekno RC teammates Ryan Lutz and Joe Bornhorst combined to earn TQ and the win in all five premier classes at the tenth annual Psycho Nitro Blast. Here are all of the A-Main results, as well as the replays of the pro finals.

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

New LRP aluminum motor cooling fan holder

This new LRP blue anodized aluminium holder will securely hold up to two 40x40x10mm cooling fans for nearly all 1/8-scale brushless motors.

Mike Garrison April 10, 2017, 10:49 a.m. View Comments

New Raw Speed pre-cut 1/10-scale buggy rear wing [VIDEO]

Raw Speed Inc. has introduced a new Lexan rear wing for 1/10-scale 2WD and 4WD buggies.

Aaron Waldron April 10, 2017, 10:30 a.m. View Comments

POLL: What do you call the Lexan that covers an RC car?

What do you call the piece of shaped Lexan that covers an RC car? Body, shell, or lid? Or something else?

Aaron Waldron April 10, 2017, 7:26 a.m. View Comments

New FireBrand RC universal side mirror kit

Add an extra level of realism to your favorite on-road or off-road vehicle by adding the new FireBrand RC universal side mirror kit.

Mike Garrison April 10, 2017, 11:05 a.m. View Comments

MOMENT WITH MIKE: To finish first, must you first finish?

Although R/C races are typically determined by the most number of laps completed in a certain time frame, some racers and tracks believe the winner must complete the entire main event. Do you think that's fair?

Mike Garrison April 9, 2017, 9:08 p.m. View Comments

New Traxxas X-Maxx metal gear servo

For those who like to push their X-Maxx to the ragged edge, Traxxas introduces the new 2085X metal gear servo.

Mike Garrison April 7, 2017, 11:17 a.m. View Comments

Axialfest 2017 registration open now

Grab your tents and trail rigs and get ready for a weekend outdoors! Here's everything you need to know about Axialfest 2017 - the annual Axial Racing customer appreciation event.

Aaron Waldron April 7, 2017, 2:12 p.m. View Comments

New VRP CNC machined diff service trays

VRP has released its newest addition to their Tools 4 Life line; new Diff Service Trays.

Mike Garrison April 7, 2017, 11:07 a.m. View Comments

New Team Associated Factory Team clamping servo horns for touring cars

Team Associated has introduced a range of Factory Team aluminum clamping servo horn options to fit a variety of servos and touring car platforms.

Aaron Waldron April 7, 2017, 7:32 a.m. View Comments

New RDRP aluminum battery post set for XB2 and XT2

Revolution Design Racing Products has introduced new aluminum battery posts for the XB2 and XT2 off-road kits, available in either black or orange anodizing.

Aaron Waldron April 7, 2017, 8:34 a.m. View Comments

New Serpent Natrix 748 2-speed housing

Serpent introduces a new version of the 2-speed housing for the world championship winning Natrix 748.

Mike Garrison April 7, 2017, 11:43 a.m. View Comments

New Triton RC L4 and L5 V2 ELITE racing engines

Triton RC has released the new V2 ELITE engines with a new piston/sleeve design, crankcase, crankshaft and carburetor.

Mike Garrison April 7, 2017, 11:56 a.m. View Comments

New Black Fabrica high-gloss carbon fiber wraps for optional KO radio components

Black Fabrica has released its high-gloss carbon fiber wraps to fit the steering wheel drop and 3D extensions and battery stand that can be added to the EX-I, EX-II and EX-RR transmitters.

Aaron Waldron April 7, 2017, 8:02 a.m. View Comments

New Exotek RB6.6 30g brass suspension holder

Quickly adds weight to the rear of your Kyosho RB6.6 at the most ideal location for improved rear traction and stability.

Mike Garrison April 7, 2017, 12:19 p.m. View Comments

New RC Addiction Products NitroPro lighted fuel gun

This fuel gun is lit! RC Addiction Products and NitroPro Fuel have introduced a fuel gun that's perfect for night racing - with its own source of light.

Aaron Waldron April 7, 2017, 7:06 a.m. View Comments

New +5mm chassis for Intech Racing BR-6E with longer steel or aluminum rear-center CVD driveshaft

Intech Racing has released a 5mm-longer chassis for its BR-6E electric buggy, which increases its stability, and offers the new plate with either a steel or lighter aluminum rear-center CV-style driveshaft.

Aaron Waldron April 7, 2017, 7:47 a.m. View Comments

Delves signed with Schumacher

British off-road racer Christopher Delves has joined the Schumacher RC Racing team.

Aaron Waldron April 7, 2017, 7:12 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Ten years of the Psycho Nitro Blast

For the last ten years, the Psycho Nitro Blast has combined round-the-clock on-track action, incredibly challenging temporary courses built inside horse large horse arenas, and some of the fastest off-road racers on the planet to build its reputation

Aaron Waldron April 7, 2017, 12:39 p.m. View Comments

R/C Superdome opening soon in Amarillo

The R/C Superdome will become Amarillo, Texas only indoor race track and on-site hobby shop. The new facility will be opening April 15, 2017.

Mike Garrison April 7, 2017, 11:24 a.m. View Comments

Batlle won Spanish Eco Nats second round [VIDEO]

Robert Batlle won A1 and A3 at Round 2 of the Spanish Eco Nationals, declaring him the overall winner.

Mike Garrison April 6, 2017, 10:41 a.m. View Comments

New Serpent SDX4 option hubs and pivot blocks

Serpent has released new +/-1 degree aluminum uprights, and +2 suspension brackets for the SDX4 1/10-scale 4wd buggy.

Mike Garrison April 6, 2017, 10:28 a.m. View Comments

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