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New RDRP black-gold brass front bulkhead for B6

Revolution Design Racing Products has introduced an optional brass front bulkhead for the B6 that adds additional weight and style.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 21, 2016, 9:04 a.m. View Comments

New SMC Totemic stock motors

SMC has developed its new Totemic stock-class motors to provide consistent power without fading at the end of the race.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 21, 2016, 12:35 p.m. View Comments

New JConcepts 3D-printed one-piece B6 rear wing mount and wing wedge

JConcepts has introduced a 3D-printed one-piece rear wing mount for the B6 that's available through the company's Shapeways store, as well as a wing wedge to adjust the wing's height and angle.

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

New AVID black-anodized B6 shock standoffs

Avid Racing Concepts has introduced new black-anodized aluminum shock stand-offs and Delrin bushings to fit the B6 platform.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 21, 2016, 1:04 p.m. View Comments

Natale joined Maxima Fuel

Top Italian off-road driver Marco Natale has signed with Maxima Mx Europa to use Maxima fuel next season.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 21, 2016, 8:40 a.m. View Comments

New RDRP brass C and D rear suspension mounts for B6

Revolution Design Racing Products has introduced black-coated machined brass rear suspension mounts for the B6 buggy that add weight for more grip and stability.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 20, 2016, 11:28 a.m. View Comments

Drake dominated Revelation Raceway Christmas Gifts for Kids race

Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing won both the Truck and Buggy finals at Revelation Raceway's toy drive event.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 20, 2016, 8 a.m. View Comments

Watch AMain Hobbies' CEO make a shopper's holiday wishes come true [VIDEO]

AMain Hobbies founder Kendall Bennett donned a Santa Claus hat and made a phone call to a very lucky customer.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 20, 2016, 7:18 a.m. View Comments

Optional progressive shock springs for XRAY XB8

XRAY has introduced new shock springs for the XB8 buggy that provide slightly progressive damping characteristics.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 20, 2016, 8:09 a.m. View Comments

New HUDY 1/12-scale on-road car hauler bag

HUDY has introduced a new hauler bag sized specifically for 1/12-scale on-road racing cars.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 20, 2016, 7:54 a.m. View Comments

New Arrowmax V3 black-golden on-road setup board

Arrowmax has introduced a new carbon fiber/aluminum honeycomb/acrylic hybrid setup board for 1/10- and 1/12-scale on-road racing vehicles.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 20, 2016, 7:34 a.m. View Comments

Watch Drake show how to install and remove clutch shoes [VIDEO]

In his latest instructional video, Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing demonstrates how to safely and easily install and remove clutch shoes.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 20, 2016, 8:49 a.m. View Comments

Limited edition Ryan Cavalieri signature Savox servos

Savox has introduced a new lineup of servos to celebrate the brand's partnership with four-time world champion Ryan Cavalieri - and the first batch is only available at AMain Hobbies.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 20, 2016, 8:23 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Matthew Gonzales

Hot on the heels of a double victory at the SDRC Raceway Top Gun Shootout where the 15-year-old won Stock Buggy and Stock Short Course, Matthew Gonzales sat down with Joe Adragna to talk about his RC racing career, his future, and what he thinks abou

Aaron Waldron Dec. 20, 2016, 1:06 p.m. View Comments

New JConcepts microfiber towels

JConcepts now offers special microfiber towels intended to clean a variety of RC items - especially tire beads.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 20, 2016, 8:44 a.m. View Comments

New Dirt Racing Products microfiber towels from JConcepts

JConcepts has introduced a set of microfiber towels under the Dirt Racing Products brand.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 19, 2016, 9:29 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

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

Limited edition Shepherd Velox V8 WC Kurzbuch Edition

Shepherd Micro Racing will sell only 100 full-option Velox V8 kits with a special chassis engraving to commemorate Simon Kurzbuch's 2015 World Championship - and kit #1 is being auctioned off to benefit the German Childhood Cancer Foundation

Aaron Waldron Dec. 19, 2016, 10:40 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

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

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

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

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 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 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

Batlle's RBR36 Arena to close next month

Citing the state of the industry and lack of support from the RC community, former world champion Robert Batlle's RBR36 Arena indoor RC facility will hold its final race January 15.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 19, 2016, 7:43 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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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 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

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