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New HPI Racing Q32 Trophy Truggy micro RTR

HPI Racing has introduced a new addition to its Q32 lineup of micro off-road RTR's - a shrunken version of the Trophy Truggy.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 26, 2016, 8:05 a.m. View Comments

New Pro-Line Racing Toyota Tundra True Scale body, reservoir scaler shocks, Trifecta Lite 1/8-scale wing, Positron 2.2-inch and Electroshot 1:8 buggy tires

Pro-Line Racing has introduced a new Toyota Tundra TRD Pro True Scale body, 105mm Ultra reservoir shocks, Trifecta Lite Lexan rear 1/8-scale wing, Positron 2.2-inch rear indoor off-road tires and the ElectroShot 1/8-scale buggy tire first seen at the

Aaron Waldron Oct. 26, 2016, 1:36 p.m. View Comments

Double victory for Hinz highlighted Track Time Hobbies Race For Your Lives

Arizonan Team Associated driver Tommy Hinz earned TQ and the victory in both 2WD and 4WD Modified at Track Time Hobbies' big race last weekend.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 26, 2016, 7:50 a.m. View Comments

New Exotek Racing G.LOK machined aluminum pinion and spur gear case

Keep your precious pinion and spur gears safe from damage during transit with this new anodized aluminum G.LOK gear locker from Exotek Racing.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 26, 2016, 11:16 a.m. View Comments

Tiny Whoop drone racing demo at SDRC Raceway [VIDEO]

Last week, a group of Tiny Whoop drone pilots set up a course that weaved through the pit area, drivers' stand, track and announcer's tower of SDRC Raceway to put on a show.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 26, 2016, 3:34 p.m. View Comments

Hobbywing's new XR10 Pro Stock Spec speed control

Hobbywing's latest ESC, the XR10 Pro Stock Spec, features zero-timing firmware and is claimed to be the smallest and lightest brushless speed control ever.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 26, 2016, 7:22 a.m. View Comments

Sweep Racing signed Chinese national champion Hu Wei Ping

Hu Wei Ping won this year's Chinese national title in 1/8-scale nitro buggy, and now he's signed a deal with Sweep Racing.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 25, 2016, 4:36 p.m. View Comments

Serpent's new composite diff gears for Eryx 411

Serpent has introduced newly shaped composite diff gears for the Eryx S411 touring car after their successful use in the Project 4X.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 25, 2016, 4:26 p.m. View Comments

Libar won Luxembourg Nationals opener

Team Magic Europe's Jacques Libar took the win last weekend in Mertzig at the first round of the national championship series in Luxembourg.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 25, 2016, 8:20 a.m. View Comments

New XRAY narrow 64-pitch pinion gears

XRAY has added three additional tooth-counts to its line of narrow, hard-anodized 64-pitch pinion gears.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 25, 2016, 1:02 p.m. View Comments

Watch Drake show how to drill shock pistons [VIDEO]

Follow along as Mugen Seiki Racing star Adam Drake demonstrates how to drill custom shock pistons.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 25, 2016, 10:40 a.m. View Comments

New JConcepts Gold compound Space Bar rears and 2WD fronts [VIDEO]

JConcepts has released the new Space Bar tread pattern in Gold compound rubber for 2WD/4WD rear wheels as well as 2WD fronts.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 25, 2016, 10:47 a.m. View Comments

New FireBrand RC Enforcer-ST 1/8-scale buggy street tires on KingPin wheels

FireBrand RC has introduced new Enforcer ST asphalt tires mounted to black-spoked KingPin wheels to fit 1/8-scale buggies, which come with 17mm-to-12mm adapters so they can also be mounted to short course trucks.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 25, 2016, 3:17 p.m. View Comments

Evans won inaugural CenCal Challenge

T.O.P. Racing team driver EJ Evans won Modified Touring Car class at the CenCal Challenge last weekend in Fresno, CA.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 25, 2016, 3:42 p.m. View Comments

Denney dominated seventh round of JBRL

REDS Racing powered Tanner Denney to the TQ and win at round seven of the Jimmy Babcock Racing League at the Fear Farm RC Raceway in Phoenix.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 25, 2016, 3:07 p.m. View Comments

Flash Point RC looking for team drivers for 2017 season

Flash Point RC is actively searching for racers to represent its rapidly expanding product line for next season. Are you interested?

Aaron Waldron Oct. 25, 2016, 1:34 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Do major race results sway your purchasing decisions?

Team Losi Racing, Team Associated and HB Racing all scored major race wins in the U.S. this year - does a big victory increase the chance you'll buy something new or different?

Aaron Waldron Oct. 24, 2016, 1:23 p.m. View Comments

Watch this Dromida monster truck jam session [VIDEO]

Hobbico set up a mini stadium to tear up with the Dromida monster truck for this Keep It RC video.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 24, 2016, 12:34 p.m. View Comments

Dayger won Halloween Classic

Jeff Dayger used the new Trinity Monster Horsepower motor to win the 13.5 1/12-scale class at the NORCAR Halloween Classic at The Gate.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 24, 2016, 11 a.m. View Comments

Batlle won eleventh-straight Spanish 1/8-scale off-road national title [VIDEO]

Former IFMAR World champion Robert Batlle won the final round of the Spanish nationals in Montjuic to secure an unprecedented eleventh consecutive championship. Here's a replay of the finals!

Aaron Waldron Oct. 24, 2016, 9:55 a.m. View Comments

Jefferies, Spashett and Ripley won BRCA 1/12-Scale Nationals opener

The first round of the 2016-2017 BRCA 1/12-Scale Nationals season was held in Eastbourne, where Olly Jefferies won the new 6.5-turn blinky Modified class and David Spashett topped the 13.5 blinky stock class, while Aidan Ripley drove the new Schumach

Aaron Waldron Oct. 24, 2016, 2:41 p.m. View Comments

Hanna won Pro Nitro Buggy at Scaretacular

Serpent's Griffin Hanna won the 20-minute Pro Nitro Buggy final from the TQ spot at Cape Fear Raceway.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 24, 2016, 10:14 a.m. View Comments

Rivkin won Northwest Carpet Off-Road Invitational

Reigning 2WD world champ Spencer Rivkin beat a talented field of 2WD racers in the heads-up format at NW Hobbies to win the Northwest Carpet Off-Road Invitational.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 24, 2016, 3:01 p.m. View Comments

Scoggie crowned Irish national champ after rerun rainout

The rescheduled Irish nationals round at Monaghan was once again cancelled due to wet weather, awarding NEMO Racing driver Alan Scoggie as the national champ.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 24, 2016, 12:10 p.m. View Comments

Wang scored ROAR Fuel On-Road Nationals double victory; de Soto father and son each won titles [VIDEO] [UPDATED]

Chinese-American star JJ Wang won both the 1/8-Scale Open and 200mm touring car finals at Homestead RC Raceway to capture two ROAR Fuel On-Road National Championships, while Joaquin de Soto Jr. and Sr. won the GT and Masters classes, respectively. He

Aaron Waldron Oct. 24, 2016, 9:14 a.m. View Comments

New Arrowmax thrust bearing grease

Arrowmax has introduced its new Molyfu Ep2 grease, formulated specifically for thrust bearings as well as lubricating pinion and spur gears.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 24, 2016, 8:27 a.m. View Comments

New Radtec carbon fiber rear axle for 1/12-scale cars

Radtec now offers a carbon fiber rear axle to fit most 1/12-scale chassis, made by 2016 IFMAR world champion Roche Products.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 21, 2016, 12:05 p.m. View Comments

Shark Racing Products announced as exclusive Spanish distributor for Maxima Mx

Maxima Mx Europa has introduced its exclusive new distributor in Spain, Shark Racing Products.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 21, 2016, 9:33 a.m. View Comments

New Integy 1/10-scale leaf spring motorcycle trailer kit

Step up your scale rig with Integy's new trailer kit, which uses 1.9-class crawler tires and realistic leaf springs for a smooth ride down any trail.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 21, 2016, 6:18 p.m. View Comments

$600 in prize money up for grabs at SDRC Raceway 3-Hour Endurance Spec Slash Extravaganza Showdown Classic

The three-person team who wins the upcoming 3-hour-long spec Slash endurance race at SDRC Raceway will score $300 cash!

Aaron Waldron Oct. 21, 2016, 2:22 p.m. View Comments

MIP's new Spline CVD center drive kit for Wraith [VIDEO]

To keep up with running changes to the Wraith platform's drivetrain, MIP has revamped its legendary center driveshafts.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 21, 2016, 6:06 p.m. View Comments

Nu Concept to release RS10 and RS8 Lexan off-road wings

British accessory brand Nu Concept is preparing to introduce its upcoming Lexan wings for 1/10- and 1/8-scale buggies, called the RS10 and RS8.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 21, 2016, 6:42 p.m. View Comments

Three tracks enrolled in ROAR Clubman Series spec motor pilot program

ROAR has announced that it will be trying out the concept of a 17.5-spec motor pilot series at three tracks: Hobbytown HobbyPlex, The Track, and Fastlane Raceway.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 21, 2016, 8:35 a.m. View Comments

New Tekno RC high roll center rear hubs for SCT and SL

Tekno RC has now introduced high roll center rear hubs for its 4x4 short course truck and Super Light buggy platforms.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 21, 2016, 9:07 a.m. View Comments

Ryper Hobbies named exclusive HB Racing distributor in Australia

HB Racing kits and products will now be available in Australia through Ryper Hobbies.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 21, 2016, 12:44 p.m. View Comments

Team Orion's new Vortex Ultimate stock-class brushless motors

Team Orion has introduced a new-from-the-ground-up brushless motor design specifically catered to the demands of "blinky" competition in the 17.5- and 13.5-turn classes.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 21, 2016, 2:10 p.m. View Comments

Rise Vusion 250 RTF racing drone coming soon

Rise is now offering pre-orders on its upcoming Vusion 250 ready-to-fly racing drone, with an industry-first injection-molded frame and everything you need to hit the course.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 20, 2016, 6:44 p.m. View Comments

New Team Trinity Monster Horsepower sticker sheet

Team Trinity has introduced a new sticker sheet to complement the Monster Horsepower brushless motors and apparel released earlier this fall.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 20, 2016, 1:02 p.m. View Comments

New Ripmax Across 1/12-scale 4WD rock crawler RTR

Ripmax has introduced the new Across ready-to-run off-roader, combining independent front suspension and a solid-axle rear with scale-appropriate styling.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 20, 2016, 3:32 p.m. View Comments

New R1 Wurks Digital-2 brushless speed control

R1 Wurks has introduced its new Digital-2 ESC, a race-ready brushless speed control rated at 200A and packed full of features.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 20, 2016, 6:26 p.m. View Comments

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