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New RUDDOG RP120 sensored 1/10-scale brushless racing ESC

RUDDOG has introduced a new 120-amp speed control with an aluminum case that's built to withstand the rigors of on- and off-road racing.

Aaron Waldron July 6, 2016, 10:09 a.m. View Comments

HB Racing looking for team drivers

Now that HB Racing has settled under its new ownership, the brand is actively searching for racer representatives.

Aaron Waldron July 6, 2016, 10 a.m. View Comments

New JConcepts replacement shock o-rings

JConcepts has introduced a set of o-rings to replace the seals in your AE 12mm shocks during the next rebuild - and they're blue, of course.

Aaron Waldron July 6, 2016, 12:55 p.m. View Comments

Team Redcat's new TR-MT8E BE6S monster truck

Team Redcat upgraded the TR-MT8E 4WD monster truck to a Hobbywing 6S-ready ESC and installed a bunch of aftermarket parts to handle the added power.

Aaron Waldron July 6, 2016, 1:11 p.m. View Comments

German touring car ace Steven Weiss joined Team Magic Europe

Team Magic Europe has signed former Euros runner-up Steven Weiss to its growing team of touring car racers campaigning the E4RS III Plus chassis.

Aaron Waldron July 6, 2016, 10:35 a.m. View Comments

New Bittydesign FORCE shell for 8IGHT 4.0 [VIDEO]

Bittydesign has introduced a new addition to the FORCE lineup of bodies with a shell designed for the 8IGHT 4.0 buggy.

Aaron Waldron July 5, 2016, 11:25 a.m. View Comments

New MIP lightweight aluminum top shaft for 22 series

Attention all 17.5-class racers - the new MIP aluminum top shaft for all 22 series vehicles is 25% lighter than the stock piece!

Aaron Waldron July 5, 2016, 11:54 a.m. View Comments

Record turnout for Thumb RC Summer Series opener

Thumb RC in Gagetown, MI kicked off its four-race Summer Series last weekend with the track's largest turnout ever, with racers filling up classes from 1/8-scale to 1/18-scale.

Aaron Waldron July 5, 2016, 12:22 p.m. View Comments

Schelle's new XB2 Nova clutch conversion

The Nova clutch assembly from Schelle Racing can now be installed onto the XB2 buggy, thanks to a new top shaft and spacer tube.

Aaron Waldron July 5, 2016, 1:24 p.m. View Comments

Hu Wei, Yeung and Law crowned Chinese off-road national champions

Last weekend, ARC International Raceway in Xiamen hosted the Chinese Off-Road Nationals, where Hu Wei Ping won nitro 1/8-scale buggy, Carson Yeung won the nitro 1/8-scale truck class and Felix Law captured the 1/10-scale 4WD crown.

Aaron Waldron July 5, 2016, 1:48 p.m. View Comments

Volker crowned European Modified TC champion, Rathiesky won Stock TC and F1

Ronald Volker won the European Championship for Modified Touring Car at the HUDY Arena last weekend, while XRAY's Jan Rathiesky won both the Stock Touring Car and F1 classes.

Aaron Waldron July 5, 2016, 9:17 a.m. View Comments

Legue doubled and Horne, Hart and Berridge won one each at second MSCS round

Mike "Chedda" Legue won both nitro classes at 710 Raceway for round two of the Michigan State Championship Series while Allen Horne, RJ Hart and George Berridge III also scored victories.

Aaron Waldron July 5, 2016, 10:22 a.m. View Comments

Watch Drake show how to measure shock collars [VIDEO]

Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing demonstrates the proper way to make sure your shock collars are even on both sides.

Aaron Waldron July 5, 2016, 9:53 a.m. View Comments

Matias joined Maxima

Maxima Europa announced the signing of former European Champion and IFMAR Worlds Runner-Up Miguel Matias.

Aaron Waldron July 5, 2016, 9:43 a.m. View Comments

Drone racing demo at OCRC Raceway [VIDEO]

Watch a group of pilots tear up the space directly above the track at OCRC Raceway!

Aaron Waldron July 5, 2016, 2:53 p.m. View Comments

New MIP Pucks for B6 and B5 platforms

Now you can install a set of MIP Pucks on your B6 or B6D and shave nearly 50% of the rotating weight.

Aaron Waldron July 5, 2016, 4:26 p.m. View Comments

New RDRP Ultra Tire Cleaner

Revolution Design Racing Products has introduced a specially formulated solution for cleaning new tires prior to mounting as well as before applying tire sauce.

Aaron Waldron July 5, 2016, 9:31 a.m. View Comments

Team Associated Factory Team wing buttons

Team Associated's new black-anodized Factory Team wing buttons can be used on a variety of vehicles - from 2WD buggies to 1/8-scale trucks.

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

Olson and Pestka won Power Jam 1/5-Scale Worlds

MIP teammates Matthew Olson and Neil Pestka used JConcepts Reflex 1/5-scale tires to win the Pro 4WD Truck and Buggy classes at the LargeScaleRC.com Power Jam 1/5-Scale Worlds in Monon, IN.

Aaron Waldron July 1, 2016, 9:42 a.m. View Comments

Kobbevik and Karlsen won third round of Norwegian off-road national series

Young Norwegian off-road racing stars Daniel Kobbevik and Malin Karlsen split the 2WD and 4WD main event wins at Malin's home track.

Aaron Waldron July 1, 2016, 9:10 a.m. View Comments

New Serpent SRX8 optional carbon fiber Ackerman plates and free suspension arm replacement program

Serpent has introduced new carbon fiber Ackerman plates to adjust the steering of the Cobra SRX8 buggy, and they're offering free replacements for original suspension arms that were deemed too brittle.

Aaron Waldron July 1, 2016, 8:35 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Schumacher's Cougar SVR rear-motor 2WD buggy

Four years ago Wednesday, Schumacher released details of its Cougar SVR rear-motor 2WD buggy to appease loose-track off-road racers - even though they had already been racing mid-motor 2WD buggies for over two years.

Aaron Waldron July 1, 2016, 2:51 p.m. View Comments

XRAY's new graphite composite XB4 steering blocks and rear hubs

XRAY has released stiffer steering blocks and rear uprights for the XB4 buggy made of graphite composite, which increase stability and corner speed on high-grip surfaces.

Aaron Waldron July 1, 2016, 7:10 a.m. View Comments

MIP Super Diff Bi-Metal kit for all AE 5- and 6-series vehicles

MIP has introduced a version of its bi-metal Super Diff kit to fit all AE 5- and 6-series vehicles.

Aaron Waldron July 1, 2016, 1:09 p.m. View Comments

AVID chamfered ball stud washer sets from 0.5mm to 2.25mm

AVID now offers a wide range of black-anodized, chamfered ball stud washers in 0.25mm increments from 0.5mm to 2.25mm, as well as a partial set.

Aaron Waldron July 1, 2016, 9:03 a.m. View Comments

New Team Corally ECLIPS 2400 Duo AC/DC 400-watt charger

Team Corally has introduced a new two-channel battery charger system with a built-in power supply.

Aaron Waldron July 1, 2016, 9:32 a.m. View Comments

Watch Pro-Line's new M3-compound Destroyer monster truck tires in action

Pro-Line's new M3-compound Destroyer tires give any 2.2-inch monster truck track-ripping grip - watch this Grave Digger go nuts!

Aaron Waldron July 1, 2016, 7:19 a.m. View Comments

Team Tekin's new HotWire v255 software update

Team Tekin says its new HotWire v255 software update is a huge leap forward in both feel and adjustability - and will make your Gen2 ESC perform like a whole new unit.

Aaron Waldron June 30, 2016, 10:53 a.m. View Comments

Upgrade RC's limited-edition Hashtag 6 B6 chassis protectors and textured carbon fiber radio wraps

For a limited time, Upgrade RC is producing B6 chassis protectors with an original #six logo - and they've now added textured carbon fiber-like vinyl to its lineup of transmitter wraps.

Aaron Waldron June 30, 2016, 9:56 a.m. View Comments

Core RC's shorty-sized brass weight

Core RC has introduced a 35-gram brass weight that is 1mm thick, which can be installed underneath a shorty LiPo pack to add weight and lower your vehicle's center of gravity.

Aaron Waldron June 30, 2016, 10:20 a.m. View Comments

New JConcepts Fin titanium turnbuckle set for the 8IGHT-E 4.0

JConcepts Fin-style turnbuckles for the 8IGHT-E 4.0 are lighter than the stock pieces and made of one of the world's most exotic materials.

Aaron Waldron June 30, 2016, 10:33 a.m. View Comments

New Fantom Racing Facts Machine v3 brushless rotor tester [VIDEO]

Ever wondered why some of your competitors seem to have more power? Use the new Facts Machine V3 from Fantom Racing to find your most powerful rotor.

Aaron Waldron June 30, 2016, 10:46 a.m. View Comments

New Exotek Racing DEX210 MM chassis conversion kit and aluminum wing mounts

Exotek Racing has introduced a new chassis conversion for the DEX210 platform that is narrower, shorter and designed specifically for racing on clay tracks, as well as a new set of aluminum wing mounts.

Aaron Waldron June 30, 2016, 11:21 a.m. View Comments

RC community came together to replace stolen buggy

The nitro buggy stolen from Hunter Cupp at the Alabama Manufacturer Shootout hasn't yet been recovered - but Jeramy Riggs worked with his sponsors and friends to get him up and running again.

Aaron Waldron June 30, 2016, 1:18 p.m. View Comments

Angulo and Conley won Byron Challenge

Serpent's Rafael Angulo and XRAY driver Jason Conley won the 200mm touring car and 1/8-Scale Open 4WD classes at the Byron Fuels On-Road Challenge at Leisure Hours Raceway.

Aaron Waldron June 30, 2016, 12:10 p.m. View Comments

Team Associated titanium screw kit for B6 and B6D

Team Associated has released an assortment of 90 titanium flat- and button-head screws to fit both the B6 and B6D buggies.

Aaron Waldron June 30, 2016, 3:32 p.m. View Comments

Reedy 1216-C2 dual AC/DC competition balance charger now available with international power cords

Team Associated is now packaging the Reedy 1216-C2 charger with an assortment of power cords to fit differing power outlets around the globe.

Aaron Waldron June 30, 2016, 4:19 p.m. View Comments

New LRP ZZ.21C made by O.S. Engines, ZR.30 and ZR.32 Spec.4 engines, 3000mAh shorty LCG P5 LiPo and B3-STX Deluxe transmitter set

LRP has announced five new products: the flagship ZZ.21C racing engine made by O.S. Engines, new ZR.30 and ZR.32 Spec.4 big block monster truck engines, a 3000mAh shorty LCG addition to the P5 LiPo lineup and the updated B3-STX Deluxe 2.4 GHz radio a

Aaron Waldron June 29, 2016, 1:56 p.m. View Comments

New Extreme Racing carbon fiber accessory kit for MBX7

Showgameshop has released a set of carbon fiber option parts for the MBX7 under the Extreme Racing brand.

Aaron Waldron June 29, 2016, 3:58 p.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: What can we learn from drone racing?

By embracing technology and mimicking video game competition, drone racing blew past RC cars like we were standing still. What aspects of drone racing could we adopt to help our hobby grow?

Aaron Waldron June 29, 2016, 3:33 p.m. View Comments

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