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New RC Concept Energy fuel

RC Concept has introduced its new fuel called Energy, developed to provide more power, easier tuning and greater mileage.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 19, 2016, 8:27 a.m. View Comments

New Tekno RC EB48.4 1/8-scale electric buggy

Tekno RC has introduced its fourth iteration of the EB48 platform chock-full of new features and revised components, called the EB48.4.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 19, 2016, 7:17 a.m. View Comments

New LCG rear pod for CRC Xti-WC

Calandra Racing Concepts has introduced a new rear pod for the Xti-WC 1/12-scale car that lowers the center of gravity and maintains adequate ride height even when using very small tires.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 19, 2016, 9:04 a.m. View Comments

New Reedy cloth banner

Decorate your pit area or track with this 7-and-a-half-foot-long banner with the Reedy Circuit graphic.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 19, 2016, 7:32 a.m. View Comments

Maxline RC 14-piece tool set coming soon

Maxline RC is preparing to release its latest product - a high-quality metric tool set complete with carrying case.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 19, 2016, 7:52 a.m. View Comments

New hard-composite lower suspension arms for XRAY XT2

XRAY has introduced new lower front and rear suspension arms for its XT2 stadium truck made of a harder composite material that increase stability on high-grip tracks and in warmer temperatures.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 19, 2016, 7:23 a.m. View Comments

New RDRP brass gearbox brace for B6

Revolution Design Racing Products has introduced a 23-gram black-coated brass gearbox brace with gold chamfered edges to move the weight bias of the B6 platform further rearward.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 19, 2016, 9:59 a.m. View Comments

Shepherd Micro Racing to distribute BURI-Racer

The 1/8-scale 4WD electric pan car from BURI will now be distributed through Shepherd Micro Racing.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 19, 2016, 7 a.m. View Comments

POLL: Has your local track ever closed down?

Several high-profile track closures over the last few months have affected racers around the world. Have you watched your favorite nearby facility lock its doors for good?

Aaron Waldron Dec. 19, 2016, 8:35 a.m. View Comments

Gruber, Kurzbuch and Pietsch to headline Contact RC 2017 1/8-scale nitro racing team

Contact RC's newly-released 1/8-scale foam tires will be used by world champions Simon Kurzbuch and Robert Pietsch as well as up-and-coming star Toni Gruber next season.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 16, 2016, 10:18 a.m. View Comments

Ty and Gord Tessmann to hold 110% Racing clinic at SDRC Raceway January 5-6

Start off the new year by learning from one of the world's best - Ty Tessmann and his father Gord will be teaching 20 lucky 2WD and 4WD buggy racers how to improve their skills at SDRC Raceway on January 5-6.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 16, 2016, 1:02 p.m. View Comments

JConcepts Gold Dirt Webs to replace Gold Space Bars as Reedy Race 2WD control tire

Due to their immense popularity - and limited supply - the JConcepts Gold-compound Space Bars will not be used as the 2WD Buggy rear tire at the Reedy Race of Champions hosted by OCRC Raceway. Instead, all drivers will use Gold-compound Dirt Webs.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 16, 2016, 10:48 a.m. View Comments

New Pro-Line Racing body, scale accessories, tires and 2017 apparel

Pro-Line Racing has introduced a Ford F-150 Raptor shell for the Yeti Trophy Truck, new scale accessories, X2-compound Holeshot 2.0's for 1/10-scale buggies, pre-mounted 1/8-scale Fugitive Lite and Electroshot tires in X-compounds, new t-shirts and a

Aaron Waldron Dec. 16, 2016, 11:21 a.m. View Comments

New HUDY 1/10-scale on-road car hauler bag

HUDY has introduced a new hauler bag designed specifically for transporting 1/10-scale nitro and electric touring cars and pan cars to and from the track.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 16, 2016, 10:38 a.m. View Comments

LRP FlowX competition brushless speed control coming soon

LRP has started building hype for its upcoming flagship FlowX speed control by releasing teaser images on social media.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 16, 2016, 12:46 p.m. View Comments

Tekno RC's Joe Bornhorst on transitioning from motocross to RC racing

After turning to RC racing following an injury that knocked him out of motocross racing, Tekno RC driver Joe Bornhorst has become one of the top off-road racers in the country. Read what he had to say about moving from bikes to radio-controlled bugg

Aaron Waldron Dec. 16, 2016, 12:56 p.m. View Comments

New Exotek Racing F1 top spring set

Exotek Racing has introduced a range of soft top springs for F1 cars designed to increase rear traction.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 16, 2016, 12:38 p.m. View Comments

New MCD Racing RR5 CF Ultimate and W5 Max Ultimate 1/5-scale 4WD buggy and short course truck

European Champion manufacturer MCD Racing has introduced two new, full-option, large-scale racing kits - the RR5 CF Ultimate buggy and W5 Max Ultimate short course truck.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 16, 2016, 12:09 p.m. View Comments

New REDS Racing M3 World Touring S V2.0 engine

REDS Racing has introduced a new 2.1cc (.12 c.i.) engine for the 1/10-scale 200mm nitro touring car category, with a flat piston and combustion chamber design combined with a long-stroke crank for increased torque, more power and great fuel mileage.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 16, 2016, 11:41 a.m. View Comments

Figueiredo signed with Maxima Fuel

Portuguese off-road front-runner Joao Figueiredo has joined the Maxima Mx Europa team to use Maxima fuel next year.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 16, 2016, 10:26 a.m. View Comments

New Contact RC 1/8-scale nitro on-road racing foam tires

Contact RC has introduced a new line of foam tires for 1/8-scale nitro on-road race cars.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 15, 2016, 8:19 a.m. View Comments

Maifield signed with MKS Servos

As expected in our Silly Season Rumor Tracker, top US driver Ryan Maifield has agreed to join the MKS Servos team.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 15, 2016, 10:26 a.m. View Comments

Batlle and Kilic won 5th annual Advent Cup

The Czypu Drom in Germany hosted the fifth annual Advent Cup last weekend where Robert Batlle took the win at Nemo Racing youngster Burak Kilic topped the Junior final.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 15, 2016, 10:44 a.m. View Comments

New Shepherd Velox V10 WC 1/10-scale 200mm nitro touring car kit

Shepherd Micro Racing has introduced a new version of its Velox V10 200mm nitro touring car, loaded with new parts, commemorating Simon Kurzbuch's third place finish at the IFMAR Worlds in Italy.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 15, 2016, 10:34 a.m. View Comments

New 175RC carbon fiber motor plates for B6

175RC.com has introduced new carbon fiber motor plates for the B6, either with or without gear guard, that weigh as little as 5.3 grams - the lightest options available on the market.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 15, 2016, 1:34 p.m. View Comments

New SWORKz S35-3 1/8-scale nitro buggy coming soon

SWORKz RC has published the first teaser image of the upcoming S35-3 1/8-scale nitro buggy due early 2017.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 15, 2016, 2:22 p.m. View Comments

Lee signed with Arrowmax

Singaporean on-road racing star Nicholas Lee has joined the Arrowmax team.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 15, 2016, 8:13 a.m. View Comments

New O.S. Speed T1202 touring car engine

Hobbico has introduced the new O.S. Speed T1202 engine for the highly-competitive 200mm nitro touring car category.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 15, 2016, 8:38 a.m. View Comments

THE SCIENCE OF SETUP: Episode 3 - Weight Transfer [VIDEO]

Now that you've established a basic knowledge of the physics and suspension properties that define how your car handles on the racetrack, the third episode of The Science of Setup featuring RC Crew Chief covers one of the primary tools that can be us

Aaron Waldron Dec. 15, 2016, 3:08 p.m. View Comments

New XRAY graphite steering block and upright for T4

XRAY has introduced new graphite steering blocks and caster blocks (or uprights) for the T4 touring car that reduce flex for improved cornering speed and stability.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 14, 2016, 7:51 a.m. View Comments

New Hiro Seiko Evo II mock-up brake discs for pistol-grip radios

Add some extra flair to your transmitter with these beautifully-machined aluminum brake discs that fit behind Hiro Seiko's stylish steering wheels.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 14, 2016, 10:33 a.m. View Comments

Zanchettin announced split from Team Losi Racing

21-year-old Italian off-road racing champion Alex Zanchettin announced via Facebook that he has ended his relationship with Team Losi Racing after six years.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 14, 2016, 11:30 a.m. View Comments

Watch Drake show how to remove a spun flywheel [VIDEO]

In his latest video, Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing explains how to remove the clutch nut if the flywheel is no longer tight on the collet.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 14, 2016, 3:33 p.m. View Comments

New PROTOform DB16 200mm rear wing

PROTOform has introduced a new rear wing for 200mm nitro touring car bodies that provides greater stability and increased traction.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 14, 2016, 2:28 p.m. View Comments

Double victory for Hickerson, truck title for Gonzales at fourth annual Big Bend Shootout

SOAR Racing USA driver Gene Hickerson won the 40+ and Pro Buggy main events and finished second behind Graham Gonazles in Expert Nitro Truck with his prototype 998 TD1-based truck at Capital City Raceway in Tallahassee.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 14, 2016, 2:50 p.m. View Comments

New Summer Indoor Nationals venue highlights 2017 JConcepts Indoor National Series schedule

Hobby Action RC Raceway in Chandler, AZ will host the Summer Indoor Nationals as the third round of the seventh season of the JConcepts Indoor National Series.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 14, 2016, 2:37 p.m. View Comments

Lee signed with Serpent

Singaporean on-road racer Nicholas Lee has joined Serpent to race the brand's nitro vehicles.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 14, 2016, 8:08 a.m. View Comments

Fifth annual Island Raceway Anniversary Showdown highlight reel [VIDEO]

New York racer Chris Belletti shot this mash-up of race footage and drivers having fun in the pits to celebrate the fifth anniversary of Island Raceway and Hobby.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 14, 2016, 3:21 p.m. View Comments

Pham finished U4RC Summer Series with four titles

Team Tekin powered Michael Pham to four overall championships in the U4RC Summer Series hosted by Auburn Performance Raceway.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 14, 2016, 3:07 p.m. View Comments

Law joined REDS Racing

Chinese on- and off-road racer Felix Law signed with REDS Racing.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 14, 2016, 11:13 a.m. View Comments

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