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New universal driveshafts for HB Racing D8- and E8-series buggies, and RGT8 car

HB Racing has introduced new universal driveshafts to fit its latest nitro and electric D817 and E817 1/8-scale buggies, the RGT8 GT car, and previous nitro buggy platforms that offer improved rough track performance and require less maintenance.

Aaron Waldron March 28, 2017, 8:11 a.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: Where do we draw the line?

The RC racing scene tends to sweep things under the rug - like the economic state of the industry, race entry trends, and rule-breakers (unless it's JQ with a borrowed fuel tank) - no matter what the long-lasting effects might be. But what about phys

Aaron Waldron March 28, 2017, 4:46 p.m. View Comments

BeachRC expanding with new paved on-road track

The work has begun on a brand new paved on-road track directly behind the BeachRC facility.

Mike Garrison March 28, 2017, 12:06 p.m. View Comments

New JConcepts F2 body for XB2

JConcepts has translated its Reedy Race-winning F2 design into a new body for the XB2 2WD buggy platform.

Aaron Waldron March 28, 2017, 11:17 a.m. View Comments

Rogers and Munday split Modified Buggy wins, stock-class double victory for Cheeseman at Victorian Drivers Series opener

The Wodonga Radio Controlled Car Club hosted over 90 entries for the first round of the Victorian Drivers Series last weekend, where Team Associated teammates Mark Rogers and Ray Munday won the 2WD and 4WD Modified finals and Team Losi Racing driver

Aaron Waldron March 28, 2017, 9:34 a.m. View Comments

Two wins each for Sontag and Tollard at inaugural Team Orion Revolution

Race 'Em RC hosted the first-ever Team Orion Revolution last weekend, where young Team Losi Racing driver Tater Sontag topped the 13.5 4WD buggy and spec-motor 17.5 2WD buggy class - where all 70 entries used the new Ultimate Stock - and Team Associa

Aaron Waldron March 27, 2017, 12:38 p.m. View Comments

New Pro-Line Racing Sand 2 Snow action montage [VIDEO]

Pro-Line Racing published a new clip showing vehicles equipped with its products shredding powder and tearing up dunes - with some very funny outtakes at the end!

Aaron Waldron March 27, 2017, 9:21 a.m. View Comments

MOMENT WITH MIKE: One terribly mistaken take-out

Don't make the bad decision to seek revenge on the racetrack worse by wrecking the wrong car - especially when its driver is your wife.

Mike Garrison March 27, 2017, 2:33 p.m. View Comments

New Team Associated RC8B3.1 1/8-scale nitro buggy kit [GALLERY]

Team Associated has introduced a new version of its championship-winning 1/8-scale nitro buggy, called the RC8B3.1, with a new four-shoe clutch, new High Torque Capacity differentials, revised suspension and more.

Aaron Waldron March 27, 2017, 11:28 a.m. View Comments

New Pro-Line Racing Elite B6 body

Introducing the all new Elite series of race bodies for 1:10 buggy, a clean-sheet design from Pro-Line bringing a fresh new look to the class.

Mike Garrison March 27, 2017, 2:03 p.m. View Comments

Jerome Aigoin won opening round of French nitro buggy nationals

The first round of the French 1/8-scale nitro off-road national championships was held last weekend in Bergerac, and Aigoin Racing driver Jerome Aigoin drove his Ultimate-powered XRAY to the win.

Aaron Waldron March 27, 2017, 11:16 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Kaja Novotny

Twenty-year-old Prague native and XRAY team driver Kaja Novotny chatted about how he got started in RC racing, balancing schoolwork with practice, and his surprising career goal in this week's Talk It Up Tuesday.

Aaron Waldron March 27, 2017, 4:12 p.m. View Comments

New teaser clip for upcoming REDS Racing WR7 engine [VIDEO]

REDS Racing published a short video showing off a new off-road engine called the WR7.

Aaron Waldron March 27, 2017, 9:44 a.m. View Comments

New Team Associated RC8B3.1e Team Kit electric 1/8-scale buggy [GALLERY]

Team Associated has also released an electric version of its new RC8B3.1, which features a two-piece sliding motor mount and 90% parts compatibility with the nitro buggy.

Aaron Waldron March 27, 2017, 12:47 p.m. View Comments

Ielasi and Mazzeo won EFRA GP series opener in Cassino

Daniele Ielasi took the victory in the 1/8-scale nitro class final and Alessio Mazzeo topped the 200mm category in Italy as the EFRA GP series for 2017 kicked off.

Aaron Waldron March 27, 2017, 8:38 a.m. View Comments

POLL: Has social media made the RC racing scene better or worse?

It's no question that pro drivers, track owners and company representatives are more accessible than ever - but track drama is also more easily spread thanks to Facebook and Twitter. Do you think social media has helped or hurt RC racing?

Aaron Waldron March 27, 2017, 9:54 a.m. View Comments

New Gravity RC sidewall glue tracing kit

Gravity RC has released a new package that helps you apply the proper amount of CA glue to the sidewalls of front touring car tires to prevent traction rolling on carpet.

Aaron Waldron March 27, 2017, 10:13 a.m. View Comments

Roeygens won five-race Lovan Challenge series

Peter Roeygens captured the overall championship at Velocitatem Arena, while Team Magic Europe driver Christophe Libeer finished third.

Aaron Waldron March 27, 2017, 8:58 a.m. View Comments

TWT signed Prumper

German touring car ace Yannic Prumper has agreed to use the TWT setup board and car stand through the 2018 season.

Aaron Waldron March 27, 2017, 9:07 a.m. View Comments

Dell named X-Factory UK 1/8-scale off-road team manager

X-Factory UK has announced top British nitro off-road mechanic Jon Dell as its new team manager.

Aaron Waldron March 27, 2017, 8:51 a.m. View Comments

New carbon fiber chassis and rear pod plate for Serpent S120 LTR

Serpent has released a 2.5mm-thick chassis and rear pod plate for the Serpent S120 LTR that increases steering and stability, and will be included as standard in future kits.

Aaron Waldron March 24, 2017, 11:04 a.m. View Comments

LRC EXCLUSIVE: RCSignup owner Bobby Phillips on this week's website hack

The popular RC event entry site RCSignup was hit by hackers earlier this week, so we reached out to site owner Bobby Phillips for an update.

Aaron Waldron March 24, 2017, 12:17 p.m. View Comments

Mugen Seiki signed Keller, introduced new hard-anodized shocks for MRX and MTX platforms

Mugen Seiki Europa announced that multi-time German national champion Carsten Keller has joined the team, and that new hard-anodized shock bodies for the MRX and MTX on-road racing vehicles are now available.

Aaron Waldron March 24, 2017, 11:48 a.m. View Comments

2017 ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals entries to open Monday

In June, Stateline RC Raceway will host the 2017 ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals - where two champions will be crowned, and the 2018 Worlds team will be decided. Entries will open Monday, April 3rd and are sure to fill up fast!

Aaron Waldron March 24, 2017, 10:05 a.m. View Comments

Futaba signed full-size monster truck racer Bari Musawwir

Bari Musawwir, who drives the Zombie in the Monster Jam series and is a long-time RC enthusiast, will now use Futaba radio equipment in his personal rigs.

Aaron Waldron March 24, 2017, 9:10 a.m. View Comments

New soft and hard clay compounds coming soon from Hot Race Tyres

Hot Race Tyres will be releasing two new rubber compounds for its 1/8-scale off-road and upcoming 1/10-scale buggy tires that have been developed specifically for clay surfaces.

Aaron Waldron March 24, 2017, 11:35 a.m. View Comments

New Mon-Tech Racing F17 formula body

Mon-Tech Racing showed off its upcoming F17 body for 1/10-scale Formula-class kits.

Aaron Waldron March 24, 2017, 10:53 a.m. View Comments

Modified-class double victory for Hebert highlighted Canadian On-Road Nationals

PROTOform drivers chalked up several wins at the 2017 Canadian On-Road Nationals, as 450 entries competed on a carpet track in the Seaway Mall in Ontario, with Keven Hebert taking the titles in both Modified Touring Car (with a prototype body) and Mo

Aaron Waldron March 24, 2017, 10:38 a.m. View Comments

Optional lightweight aluminum chassis for Intech Racing ER-14 and ERSC-10 vehicles

Intech Racing has released new hard-coated aluminum chassis plates for the ER-14 4WD buggy and ERSC-10 short course truck that reduce weight by up to 20 percent.

Aaron Waldron March 24, 2017, 9:38 a.m. View Comments

New HB Racing screw-type shock pins and titanium turnbuckles for D8- and E8-series vehicles

HB Racing has released new hardware options for its D8- and E8-series cars and trucks, as well as other 1/8-scale vehicles that use metric hardware.

Aaron Waldron March 24, 2017, 9:55 a.m. View Comments

New GNB Racing LiPo batteries from Bellgate Distributors

Bellgate Distributors has introduced a new lineup of GNB Racing LiPo packs - and they're ROAR-approved!

Aaron Waldron March 24, 2017, 9:21 a.m. View Comments

New Exotek Racing B6 motor plate with POM spur cover, B64 carbon fiber LiPo strap, and B6/B64 POM shock bushings

Exotek Racing has introduced a new black-anodized motor plate with machined Delrin spur cover for the B6 platform and a carbon fiber LiPo strap for the B64 buggies, as well as new POM shock bushings to fit both.

Aaron Waldron March 23, 2017, 7:21 a.m. View Comments

New HB Racing D413 hard suspension arms

HB Racing has released suspension arms for the D413 made of a stiffer composite to improve handling on high traction surfaces.

Mike Garrison March 23, 2017, 8:28 a.m. View Comments

Bregante won South American All-Terrain Championship

Argentinian driver Nicolas Bregante drove his XRAY XB8 to the win in the 45-minute final at La Candelaria RC in Bolivia last weekend to win the inaugural South American All-Terrain Championship.

Aaron Waldron March 23, 2017, 7:12 a.m. View Comments

New MIP nut drivers

MIP's newest addition to their successful line of R/C tools.

Mike Garrison March 23, 2017, 9:06 a.m. View Comments

New Kyosho Fazer EP Toyota Supra Type1 RS 1/10-scale 4WD drift car RTR [VIDEO]

Kyosho has released a new version of its Fazer electric touring car in drift trim, with a Toyota Supra body and Team Orion waterproof ESC.

Aaron Waldron March 23, 2017, 7:36 a.m. View Comments

New Serpent Cobra GT8 hard shock springs

Serpent expands the line of Cobra GT8 shock absorber springs with 2 harder types for high grip conditions.

Mike Garrison March 23, 2017, 9:22 a.m. View Comments

Double victory for Boots at Maritime Raceway Astro Wars World Cup

REDS Racing-powered Kyosho Europe driver Elliott Boots won both the 2WD and 4WD classes on the blue carpet at Maritime Raceway ahead of the track's closing next Tuesday.

Aaron Waldron March 23, 2017, 8:58 a.m. View Comments

New XRAY 9-degree XB4 graphite composite c-hubs

New graphite composite C-hub designed for most track conditions, especially for high- and very-high-traction tracks.

Mike Garrison March 23, 2017, 9:12 a.m. View Comments

New JConcepts 3D-printed elephant trunk-style chassis brace for YZ-2

JConcepts has added a new item to its Shapeways store - an elephant trunk-style chassis brace that's more flexible than the stock piece, which yields more traction.

Aaron Waldron March 23, 2017, 12:59 p.m. View Comments

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