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Ogden won Expert Nitro Truggy at Bring the Heat

Mugen Seiki's Cole Ogden won the top Truck class at Flowood RC's Bring the Heat last weekend.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 2, 2016, 3:59 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Michael Twilling

The 25-year-old former motocross racer found a love for RC after a crash left him injured - and a friend showed him his short course truck. Read on to learn more about what has driven Michael Twilling to become one of the fastest racers in his area i

Aaron Waldron Aug. 2, 2016, 5:11 p.m. View Comments

RC Crew Chief update with improved damping models and bug fixes

Version 4.2.0.6 of the RC Crew Chief software works out some kinks with the new shock damping models and added functionality to tune all 92 different vehicles in the program's library.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 2, 2016, 8:14 a.m. View Comments

Watch HPI's Trophy Truggy Flux tear through an abandoned warehouse [VIDEO]

HPI Racing published this quick clip of its brushless-powered 1/8-scale Trophy Truggy Flux bashing through a dilapidated factory building.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 2, 2016, 8:54 a.m. View Comments

New Yokomo Racing Pit Bag IV and rear chassis weight for YZ-2 CA

Yokomo has introduced a new version of its rolling tool and gear hauler, as well as a 30-gram balance weight for the YZ-2 CA.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 2, 2016, 9:56 a.m. View Comments

Duratrax's new budget Li-24 charger with XT90 charge lead

Set it and forget it with the new auto-start and stop Li-24 AC/DC balance charger from Duratrax.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 2, 2016, 3:16 p.m. View Comments

Tire failure cost Ronnefalk Swedish Cup title, while Palsson scored upset victory

David Ronnefalk's tires tore off the wheels with five minutes remaining in the final at Hoor, opening the door for 13-year-old Swedish racer Jessica Palsson to take the win - and the Swedish Cup championship.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 2, 2016, 11:26 a.m. View Comments

Maifield and Rivkin won shortened Sidewinder Nitro Explosion [VIDEO]

The 13th running of the Sidewinder Fuels Nitro Explosion was held at RC Tracks of Las Vegas last weekend, and the program was cut down to one day with just over 100 entries competing in seven classes. Team Losi Racing driver Ryan Maifield won the pre

Aaron Waldron Aug. 1, 2016, 11:48 a.m. View Comments

New Arrowmax black golden-anodized shock length gauge

Arrowmax has released this stunning shock length gauge, which is anodized black with gold accents. Measuring the length of your shocks has never looked so good.

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

Caretti's Super Stock and Modified Touring Car double highlighted Australian AOC round

Scotty Ernst's Asian On-Road Championship returned to the ACT RC Club in Canberra, Australia for the fourth time last weekend, and Schumacher's Antoni Caretti was the big winner. Here are the full results.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 1, 2016, 2:58 p.m. View Comments

Shepherd signed Hachler ahead of Worlds

Silvio Hachler has signed with Shepherd and will make his debut with his new team at the IFMAR World Championship in Gubbio, Italy.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 1, 2016, 9:16 a.m. View Comments

Neumann crowned 4WD European Champion in Spain

German Serpent racer Jorn Neumann drove the new SDX4 buggy to the EFRA Euros title in Valladolid, Spain this past weekend.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 1, 2016, 8:59 a.m. View Comments

POLL: How much do you practice?

Do you take advantage of open practice days at your local track, show up early before club racing, or just throw down cold turkey in the first qualifier?

Aaron Waldron Aug. 1, 2016, 12:37 p.m. View Comments

Official 200mm nitro touring car IFMAR World Championship announcement

XRAY's Alexander Hagberg will look to defend his IFMAR World Championship title in the 200mm nitro touring car class this week against 130 of the fastest on-road racers from 24 different countries in Gubbio, Italy.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 1, 2016, 9:25 a.m. View Comments

$500 cash up for grabs in The Golden Goat on Australia's Gold Coast

The winners of both the 18-minute finals for the 2WD Short Course and 2WD Buggy classes at The Golden Goat, hosted by RC Hobbies Gold Coast and The Goat Track Gold Coast, will win $250!

Aaron Waldron Aug. 1, 2016, 4:10 p.m. View Comments

Lutz won both Buggy finals at Bring the Heat

AKA Products team driver Ryan Lutz dominated both the top Nitro and Electric Buggy classes at Flowood RC's annual event.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 1, 2016, 4:02 p.m. View Comments

New Schelle Racing black-anodized aluminum rear hubs for B6 platform

Schelle Racing has introduced two-piece aluminum rear hubs for the B6 and B6D, which are now available for pre-order and should be available later this month.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 1, 2016, 3:21 p.m. View Comments

Second batch of STRC aluminum option parts for SCX10 II

ST Racing Concepts has introduced another assortment of colorfully-anodized pieces for the new SCX10 II.

Aaron Waldron July 29, 2016, 4:36 p.m. View Comments

AKA Products signed Sage Karam

Factory Lexus sports car driver and Indycar racer Sage Karam will use AKA Products on his MP9E.

Aaron Waldron July 29, 2016, 2:20 p.m. View Comments

New Pro-Line Racing bodies, tires and accessories for July

Pro-Line Racing has introduced new InterCo TSL SX 1.9" pre-mounts, 1985 Toyota HiLux SR5 bodies, a D815 Predator shell, a team Igloo cooler wrap, a black B6 chassis protector, Destroyer 2.8-inch pre-mounts and Electron Lite 2.2-inch rear buggy tires.

Aaron Waldron July 29, 2016, 4:21 p.m. View Comments

Spashett joined JConcepts

X-Factory UK have announced multiple on-road world champion David Spashett will represent JConcepts for the remainder of 2016 and beyond.

Aaron Waldron July 29, 2016, 9:53 a.m. View Comments

New XRAY carbon fiber optional chassis for XB2 Carpet and Dirt Editions

XRAY's new carbon fiber chassis for both editions of the XB2 adds traction and strength.

Aaron Waldron July 29, 2016, 10:19 a.m. View Comments

New Arrowmax 6750mAh 4S LiPo pack

Arrowmax has added a 4-cell, 6750mAh pack to its range of LiPo batteries.

Aaron Waldron July 29, 2016, 1:12 p.m. View Comments

Watch Collari explain Infinity clutch assembly and tuning [VIDEO]

Nine-time IFMAR World Champion Lamberto Collari gives advice about putting together and getting the most out of the clutch on the Infinity race car.

Aaron Waldron July 29, 2016, 6:49 a.m. View Comments

Beta carbon fiber car stand

NEMO Racing announced that Beta has introduced this simple carbon fiber car stand.

Aaron Waldron July 29, 2016, 1:47 p.m. View Comments

New Delrin shock cartridge set from Tekno RC

Tekno RC has introduced a new set of Delrin shock cartridges with a revised, shorter bottom guide that allows greater up-travel for better bump handling and jump landing.

Aaron Waldron July 29, 2016, 10:44 a.m. View Comments

Laverychev won Russian nitro buggy national championship

RC Orda in St. Petersburg hosted the Russian National Championship for nitro buggies last weekend, and XRAY's Maxim Laverychev took home the title.

Aaron Waldron July 29, 2016, 11:06 a.m. View Comments

Downs won West Virginia Flood Relief Race that raised $1200 for charity

Tri-Cities RC in Lavalette hosted a benefit race last weekend to help flood victims, and Triton RC's Steve Downs ran away with the Pro Nitro Buggy victory.

Aaron Waldron July 28, 2016, 10:06 a.m. View Comments

Dana won fourth round of Northwest Championship Tour

Triton RC powered Mike Dana to the win at the Westside Challenge VIII, his second NCT round win in a row.

Aaron Waldron July 28, 2016, 12:32 p.m. View Comments

LiveRC to partner with DSA and ESPN for broadcast of US National Drone Racing Championships presented by GoPro

LiveRC will produce a live, streaming broadcast of the Drone Sports Association US National Drone Racing Championships presented by GoPro, which will air on the ESPN3 network.

Aaron Waldron July 28, 2016, 3:38 p.m. View Comments

New Team Redcat TRMT10E brushless-powered 1/10-scale monster truck RTR

Redcat Racing has introduced the Team Redcat TRMT10E, powered by a 3S-compatible Hobbywing ESC, 4400Kv motor, and controled by a Savox servo.

Aaron Waldron July 28, 2016, 10:58 a.m. View Comments

Volker signed with Mibosport

After years of working together off the record, Ronald Völker and Mibosport have made their relationship official.

Aaron Waldron July 28, 2016, 10:34 a.m. View Comments

HPI Racing and Vaughn Gittin Jr. signed two-year contract extension [VIDEO]

World champion drifter Vaughn Gittin Jr. will continue his role as a brand ambassador for HPI Racing.

Aaron Waldron July 28, 2016, 9:15 a.m. View Comments

New FX Engines K3 DC .21 off-road buggy engine

FX Engines has introduced a new 3-port buggy engine designed to produce a linear power band and higher top-end RPM, with a silicone-filled and diamond-coated crankshaft among its top-spec components.

Aaron Waldron July 28, 2016, 8:28 a.m. View Comments

New JConcepts titanium front axles for B6

JConcepts has introduced a strong and lightweight titanium front axle for the B6 platform that comes with a 1mm width spacer.

Aaron Waldron July 28, 2016, 8:16 a.m. View Comments

New Arrowmax Quick Tweak Station

The new Arrowmax Quick Tweak Station can be used with on-road cars from 1/12- to 1/8-scale.

Aaron Waldron July 28, 2016, 9 a.m. View Comments

Introducing the new JConcepts Finnisher 8IGHT-T 4.0 body [VIDEO]

Watch JConcepts founder Jason Ruona describe the new Finnisher shell for the TLR 8IGHT-T 4.0 truck.

Aaron Waldron July 28, 2016, 1:34 p.m. View Comments

Tran won French stock touring car title

Team Magic's Hai Long Tran won three rounds of the French national championship in the Stock Touring Car class, earning enough points to win the overall championship.

Aaron Waldron July 28, 2016, 1:22 p.m. View Comments

Denoga won Andrew G. Cup in Philippines

Dondon Denoga won the Andrew G. Cup in the Philippines, while Intech Racing driver Randy Raagas finished third.

Aaron Waldron July 28, 2016, 1:01 p.m. View Comments

Yeah Racing nylon mesh chassis guard for Slash, Revo and Summit

Protect your Slash, Revo or Summit chassis from dirt and debris by attaching the new Yeah Racing nylon mesh chassis guard to the chassis with the included Velcro straps - and then un-zip it for easy battery changes.

Aaron Waldron July 27, 2016, 7:17 a.m. View Comments

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