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Yardy clinched BRCA Midwest regional repeats in 2WD and 4WD

After dominating victories last weekend at Coventry RC Car Club, Schumacher's Tom Yardy wrapped up consecutive 2WD and 4WD BRCA Mid-West regional championships.

Aaron Waldron June 20, 2016, 12:22 p.m. View Comments

New Arrowmax aluminum folding LED pit light

Arrowmax has released a black-anodized aluminum LED pit lamp that folds for easy storage and transport.

Aaron Waldron June 20, 2016, 8:15 a.m. View Comments

Parma's new '85 Street Stock short course truck body

Convert your short course truck into an old-school stock car with this new shell from Parma/PSE.

Aaron Waldron June 20, 2016, 10:48 a.m. View Comments

Do pro racers use modified nitro engines? [VIDEO]

Cory Drachenberg from 5150 Media Productions and RC Depot asked a bunch of the top drivers at the ROAR Nationals if they used specially modified nitro engines.

Aaron Waldron June 20, 2016, 2:32 p.m. View Comments

POLL: What was the biggest surprise of the ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals?

Which of these did you least expect would happen at the ROAR Nats a couple of weeks ago?

Aaron Waldron June 20, 2016, 1:29 p.m. View Comments

New Raceform Electron 1/10-scale buggy tire gluing jig

Raceform's new Electron gluing jig makes it quick and easy to secure 1/10-scale buggy tires to wheels.

Aaron Waldron June 17, 2016, 7:50 a.m. View Comments

Ryan Lutz teaches ride height tuning [VIDEO]

Tekno RC's latest how-to video featuring star driver Ryan Lutz covers adjusting and tuning ride height.

Aaron Waldron June 17, 2016, 1:29 p.m. View Comments

New HUDY differential storage box

HUDY has released a transparent plastic container sized specifically to store up to eight pre-built differentials.

Aaron Waldron June 17, 2016, 8:53 a.m. View Comments

Pinisch won rain-shortened round three of Austrian nationals

Schumacher's Peter Pinisch set the fastest qualifying times in both 2WD and 4WD at the TSA Krieglach dirt track, then was awarded both wins at the third round of the Austrian nationals when rain led to the cancellation of the finals.

Aaron Waldron June 17, 2016, 9:12 a.m. View Comments

Kurzbuch and Wischnewski resume ENS title chase at round two after 8-week break

The second round of the Euro Nitro Series will take part in Ettlingen, Germany this weekend, with season opener winners Simon Kurzbuch and Dirk Wischnewski hoping to pick up where they left off in April.

Aaron Waldron June 17, 2016, 8:04 a.m. View Comments

New Corally ETOR .21 off-road racing engines

After 25 years of producing world championship-winning kits and products, Corally has introduced its first two nitro engines, a 3-port and a 5+2-port for off-road buggies and 1/8-scale GT on-road racers.

Aaron Waldron June 17, 2016, 8:21 a.m. View Comments

MIP's new grease and silicone diff lube kit

Now you can pick up a cup each of MIP's silicone and moly lube greases to build smooth, long-lasting ball differentials.

Aaron Waldron June 17, 2016, 9:05 a.m. View Comments

Landen joined XRAY junior team

Ten-year-old Swedish off-road racer Alexander Landen is the latest rising star chosen to be groomed by XRAY's racing program.

Aaron Waldron June 17, 2016, 8:45 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Thirty eight years of Novak Electronics

Here's a timeline of notable products that Team Novak released over nearly four decades.

Aaron Waldron June 17, 2016, 3:55 p.m. View Comments

How to polish Pro-Line bead-loc rings [VIDEO]

Looking to give your crawler a new look? Pro-Line Racing published a video showing the step-by-step process of removing the powder coating from its bead lock rings and polishing them to a brilliant shine.

Aaron Waldron June 17, 2016, 1:51 p.m. View Comments

Tenth annual Futaba-O.S. Nitro Challenge set for last week of August

Hobbico has announced that the landmark event will once again be held at the St. Louis Dirtburners track the last weekend of August.

Aaron Waldron June 17, 2016, 3:28 p.m. View Comments

Ronnefalk won second round of Swedish South Cup

Intech Racing driver Marcus Larsen finished third in Hoor, where round two of the Swedish South Cup was held, behind HB's David Ronnefalk and young Kyosho driver Jessica Palsson.

Aaron Waldron June 16, 2016, 7:39 a.m. View Comments

Sneak peek at upcoming Raw Speed indoor 2WD buggy tires

Raw Speed Inc shared photos of a new tread pattern on social media - and admitted they'd be available "very soon."

Aaron Waldron June 16, 2016, 12:52 p.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Cleanwerkz Pro Cleaner

Off-road racer Sean McPike cleaned up his electric and nitro off-road vehicles with Cleanwerkz Pro Cleaner for this product review.

Aaron Waldron June 16, 2016, 3:45 p.m. View Comments

Bauer back with Novarossi

Austrian off-road racer Dominic Bauer has returned to Novarossi after a three-year hiatus.

Aaron Waldron June 16, 2016, 7:47 a.m. View Comments

New high-downforce body for Serpent Cobra SRX8

Serpent has released an optional shell for the Cobra SRX8 buggy with high side dams and air scoops on the back side, which is recommended for use on smaller, slower tracks with fewer jumps.

Aaron Waldron June 16, 2016, 8:05 a.m. View Comments

T-Works titanium lower shock mount pins for RC8B3

T-Works has released new lower shock mount pins for the RC8B3 that are made of titanium, rather than steel.

Aaron Waldron June 16, 2016, 8:25 a.m. View Comments

New Dirt Racing Products permanent dual-tip pen set from JConcepts

JConcepts and Brian Kinwald collaborated on this dual-tip pen set, which comes as a three-pack containing black, blue and red, sold under the Dirt Racing Products banner.

Aaron Waldron June 16, 2016, 12:27 p.m. View Comments

Watch the Traxxas Revo 3.3 take a hike [VIDEO]

The latest Traxxas action clip shows a Revo 3.3 tearing up a trail - featuring some big air and plenty of engine noise!

Aaron Waldron June 16, 2016, 11:36 a.m. View Comments

Adams and Moreno won third round of Texas Electric On-Road Series

XRAY teammates Chris Adams and Jose Moreno won the Modified and Stock Touring Car classes at Hobbytown USA in Austin, which hosted round three of the Texas Electric On-Road Series.

Aaron Waldron June 16, 2016, 12:08 p.m. View Comments

Brand best at Southern Off-Road Series opener

JConcepts driver Shay Brand earned the Pro Buggy TQ and raced his way to the main event win at HCRCR in McDonough, GA to win the first round of the Southern Off-Road Series.

Aaron Waldron June 16, 2016, 8:14 a.m. View Comments

Optional tall rear shock tower for Team Associated B6 platform

This optional, taller rear shock tower for the Team Associated B6 and B6D allows the longer 31mm shocks from the B5 to be used.

Aaron Waldron June 16, 2016, 3:32 p.m. View Comments

Official HB Racing press release

Neidhart SA has formally announced the future of Hot Bodies - which has now officially been renamed HB Racing.

Aaron Waldron June 15, 2016, 10:59 a.m. View Comments

2017 Dirt Nitro Challenge information and early entry discount

The Dirt Racing has announced its plans for the 2017 Dirt Nitro Challenge - learn more here!

Aaron Waldron June 15, 2016, 6:05 p.m. View Comments

Stafford won 2WD at third round of BRCA championship

After rain left the Eden Park Raceway surface slick and slippery, Ellis Stafford used a Team Tekin Redline Gen2 8.5 motor and special under-development software in his RSX to race to victory.

Aaron Waldron June 15, 2016, 8:45 a.m. View Comments

Serpent's new volume-compensating differentials for SRX8

Serpent Cobra SRX8 designer Billy Easton has created new differentials which use foam inserts to expand in hotter running temperatures, which maintains more constant pressure for increased handling consistency.

Aaron Waldron June 15, 2016, 8:59 a.m. View Comments

Krapp signed with Schumacher off-road race team

World-class German touring car racer and former Euro Off-Road Series podium finisher Christopher Krapp will race the Schumacher CAT and Cougar buggies.

Aaron Waldron June 15, 2016, 8:25 a.m. View Comments

Diaz dominated ROAR Region 12 nitro on-road championships

Capricorn RC driver Walter Diaz won both the 1/8- and 1/10-scale classes at last weekend's ROAR Region 12 championship hosted by the Greater LA RC Racing Club.

Aaron Waldron June 15, 2016, 10:46 a.m. View Comments

New Exotek lightweight carbon fiber chassis, aluminum steering plate and front roll center mount for XB2

Exotek has released three new items for the XB2 buggy, including an aluminum steering plate and front roll center mount anodized in either orange or black, and a carbon fiber chassis that cuts 42 grams of weight - that's 33 percent!

Aaron Waldron June 15, 2016, 10:23 a.m. View Comments

WHERE’S WALDO: The true weight of two high-profile disqualifications last weekend

The RC world nails privateer stock racers to the wall for illegally-built motors, but pro drivers are given a pass on the rules? Get real. The fact that two DQ's on Sunday were such a big deal is a symptom of much heavier problems.

Aaron Waldron June 15, 2016, 5:17 p.m. View Comments

Holmberg perfect in Stock Wars double

Kyosho America's Kyle Holmberg won 9 of his 10 races in Stock Buggy and Stock Truck at Bluegroove Hobbies last weekend, scoring both class titles with 4-for-4 totals after throwouts. And that throwout in Stock Truck was a second-place finish.

Aaron Waldron June 15, 2016, 11:32 a.m. View Comments

Grayek grabbed two wins at The Big One

Kyosho America's Jamie Grayek won both the Truck and Buggy finals at LCRC Raceway to continue his impressive 2016 season.

Aaron Waldron June 15, 2016, 9:41 a.m. View Comments

Trinity's new super flexible sensor cables in gold and white

Say goodbye to stiff, black sensor cables - Team Trinity's new sensor cables are available in two different sizes, in either gold or white, and are very pliable.

Aaron Waldron June 15, 2016, 10 a.m. View Comments

Berty extended French championship lead with round four victory

Intech Racing driver Michel Berty won the 2WD stock class last weekend to maintain his points advantage after four rounds of the French championship.

Aaron Waldron June 14, 2016, 10:47 a.m. View Comments

Ten wins and two Nationals runner-up finishes for AKA drivers last weekend

AKA team drivers stepped atop podiums across the country last weekend.

Aaron Waldron June 14, 2016, 3:33 p.m. View Comments

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