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Jones victorious at inaugural Indiana State Indoor Nitro Champs

Tyler Jones won the main event at JCP RC Raceway in his first nitro race since joining Team Associated in January.

Aaron Waldron April 5, 2016, 2:35 p.m. View Comments

Jeric named VP of HRP Distributing

Former TLR president and Tuning Haus founder Bill Jeric has been named the new VP at HRP Distributing.

Aaron Waldron April 4, 2016, 10:46 a.m. View Comments

New composite chassis side guards for XRAY XB2

Optional new XRAY composite chassis side guards for the XB2 buggy that can be used to tune the flex of the chassis for different track conditions.

Aaron Waldron April 4, 2016, 6 p.m. View Comments

Brule victorious at Trophee des Savoies round in Rumilly

HRC Racing/Team Magic racer Arthur Brulé drove his E4RS III Plus to the TQ and win on the tricky asphalt course.

Aaron Waldron April 4, 2016, 6:09 p.m. View Comments

Blair and Atondo won March Madness

Austin Blair and RC Concepts' Phillip Atondo won the top Buggy and Truck classes, respectively, at the fourth annual event hosted by Central Valley Raceway.

Aaron Waldron April 4, 2016, 12:23 p.m. View Comments

Hagberg and Honigl repeat as 1/12-scale European Champions

XRAY teammates Alexander Hagberg and Hupo Honigl both successfully defended their Modified and Stock 1/12-scale titles from last year, winning the finals this past weekend at HUDY Arena.

Aaron Waldron April 4, 2016, 2:30 p.m. View Comments

New VS Racing 2102R on-road racing engine

Former on-road world champion Rody Roem launched his new VS Racing brand by releasing this specially tuned engine based on the O.S. Speed R2101.

Aaron Waldron April 4, 2016, 5:39 p.m. View Comments

New Maclan Racing carbon fiber on- and off-road car stands

Maclan Racing has released two new car stands made entirely of carbon fiber.

Aaron Waldron April 4, 2016, 11:30 a.m. View Comments

POLL: What's your favorite type of off-road track?

Do you prefer loamy tracks with ruts, temporary carpet courses, running slicks on high-bite clay, or all of the above?

Aaron Waldron April 4, 2016, 12:50 p.m. View Comments

New Mon-Tech Racing IS-200 190mm touring car body

Italian accessory brand Mon-Tech Racing has introduced an intermediate touring car body to its growing lineup.

Aaron Waldron April 4, 2016, 6:17 p.m. View Comments

BREAKING: RC Tracks of Las Vegas to prepare loamy surface for IFMAR Worlds

After consulting with drivers, teams, manufacturers, and ROAR and IFMAR officials, RC Tracks of Las Vegas co-owner Chris Tocco issued a statement regarding track preparation for the upcoming IFMAR Worlds and Worlds warm-up events.

Aaron Waldron April 4, 2016, 10:59 a.m. View Comments

Gillespie and Evans traded top victories at 28th annual April Fools Classic

Team Associated driver Rob Gillespie and Team Losi Racing star Dustin Evans traded 2WD and 4WD wins at IR/CR in Salt Lake City, Utah, highlighting one of the largest and longest-running races in electric off-road.

Aaron Waldron April 4, 2016, 5:18 p.m. View Comments

Team Associated RC8.2e RTR brushless 1/8-scale buggy now available as LiPo combo [VIDEO]

Now you can purchase a Team Associated RC8.2e brushless-powered RTR 1/8-scale buggy with a genuine Reedy charger and 4S LiPo pack.

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

New Hobbico RC Runners [VIDEO]

Hobbico's new LiPo-powered sneakers can make short work of any commute - and save gas to boot!

Aaron Waldron April 1, 2016, 11:10 a.m. View Comments

HUDY's new handheld bearing checker tool

Test bearings of any size for smooth operation with this handy new tool from HUDY.

Aaron Waldron April 1, 2016, 7:07 p.m. View Comments

DMS Racer Packz of bulk foam tire insertz

Now you can buy your favorite DMS Racing foam Insertz in packz of 5 or 10 pairs.

Aaron Waldron April 1, 2016, 7:02 p.m. View Comments

New Pro-Line promo clip shows off 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor monster truck body [VIDEO]

Watch Pro-Line's new monster truck shell, an officially licensed 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor replica, sitting pretty in the studio.

Aaron Waldron April 1, 2016, 6:52 p.m. View Comments

Watch Pro-Line's new BFGoodrich Baja T/A KR2 short course truck tires in action [VIDEO]

A short course truck fitted with Pro-Line's new officially licensed BFGoodrich off-road tire goes for a blast through deep silt.

Aaron Waldron April 1, 2016, 6:57 p.m. View Comments

EXCLUSIVE: ROAR to kill off truggy and stadium truck classes at 2016 Nationals

Citing low entries and ugly vehicles, the North American RC racing sanctioning body has called a merciful end to 1/8-scale truggy and 1/10-scale stadium truck classes at national events.

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

Pro-Line's new Mo' Flo short course truck body

The new Mo' Flo short course truck body features maximum ventilation for superior handling.

Aaron Waldron April 1, 2016, 2:32 p.m. View Comments

New Team Associated laydown transmission for 5M-series vehicles [VIDEO]

Team Associated published a short video showing off the long-awaited laydown transmission for the B5M, T5M and SC5M!

Aaron Waldron April 1, 2016, 12:49 p.m. View Comments

XRAY's new optional 4-gear transmission for XB2

XRAY XB2 racers can now install a 4-gear transmission for low-grip tracks.

Aaron Waldron April 1, 2016, 12:39 p.m. View Comments

Team Associated to release hybrid nitro-electric RC8B3?

Team Associated has managed to shoehorn both a nitro engine and brushless power system with LiPo pack into the race-winning RC8B3 buggy - and we've got a leaked photo!

Aaron Waldron April 1, 2016, 12:24 p.m. View Comments

New Revolution Design Racing Products Talent device

You've got a super dialed car, the latest batteries, and a hand-picked motor - now the new RDRP Talent provides that last piece of the puzzle you need to reach the winners' circle.

Aaron Waldron April 1, 2016, 5:39 p.m. View Comments

Serpent Cobra SRX8 buggy officially released

Serpent has published detailed information and a large photo gallery of the new Cobra SRX8 1/8-scale nitro buggy on their website.

Aaron Waldron April 1, 2016, 11:59 a.m. View Comments

New Mckune Design snapback flatbill and FlexFit embroidered hats

Mckune Design now offers stylish headgear for the track in both old-school and contemporary styles.

Aaron Waldron April 1, 2016, 12:08 p.m. View Comments

Skidmore and Martin won UK Truggy and E-Buggy Nationals opener

NEMO Racing report on their young racer, Johnny Skidmore, winning the E-Buggy class for his first national victory while Lee Martin topped the Truggy final in Deerdale.

Aaron Waldron April 1, 2016, 11:47 a.m. View Comments

BREAKING: Desoto Racing to distribute Sanwa

Florida-based distributor Desoto Racing has announced it will take over sales and support for Sanwa products.

Aaron Waldron April 1, 2016, 11:33 a.m. View Comments

Ogden signed with MKS Servos USA

MKS Servos USA picked up another top American off-road racer - Cole Ogden.

Aaron Waldron April 1, 2016, 4:38 p.m. View Comments

PROTOform's new Chevrolet Corvette C7.R long-wheelbase 1:8 GT body

PROTOform has released a stunning new Chevy Corvette shell for 1/8-scale GT class vehicles with a 360mm wheelbase - with a shorter 328mm version coming soon.

Aaron Waldron April 1, 2016, 11:24 a.m. View Comments

MIP's new Quick Fill system for Losi 5IVE-T [VIDEO]

Check out the innovative new fuel filling system that MIP designed for the Losi 5IVE-T 1/5-scale short course truck - and watch how it works!

Aaron Waldron March 31, 2016, 12:57 p.m. View Comments

BREAKING: Airtronics to close its doors

While the future of Sanwa's products in the U.S. is unknown at this time, one thing is for sure - the brand name "Airtronics" is done as we know it.

Aaron Waldron March 31, 2016, 4:53 p.m. View Comments

Sneak peek at upcoming Factory RC carbon fiber option parts for Kyosho, XRAY and Yokomo buggies

Sacramento-based accessory brand Factory RC is developing stylish new shock towers for some of today's most popular buggies.

Aaron Waldron March 31, 2016, 3:22 p.m. View Comments

BREAKING: Global Hobby Distributors' statement on Airtronics news

Craig Kaplan, product and purchasing manager for Global Hobby Distributors and Hobby People, responded to today's news regarding Airtronics.

Aaron Waldron March 31, 2016, 6:59 p.m. View Comments

New +3.75mm offset aluminum wheel hubs for XRAY XB4

XRAY has introduced another set of aluminum wheel hubs for the XB4 4WD buggy that increase its track width to its widest point yet.

Aaron Waldron March 31, 2016, 12:25 p.m. View Comments

New Intech Racing ER-12M 2.0 Lite kit

Now you can purchase the Intech Racing ER-12M 2.0 buggy kit with all of the machined and lightened option parts in one box.

Aaron Waldron March 31, 2016, 12:14 p.m. View Comments

New Kyosho TKI4 high-downforce bodies and lightweight wicker bill hardware

Kyosho Inferno engineer Yuichi Kanai shared information on new option parts for his latest creation, the MP9 TKI4, including two versions of a new high-downforce shell as well as titanium and aluminum wing hardware.

Aaron Waldron March 31, 2016, 2:17 p.m. View Comments

Next month's 2016 Pro-Line Lonestar Challenge at Thornhill Racing Circuit to serve as ROAR Nats Warm-Up

Make your plans now for this year's Pro-Line Racing Lonestar Challenge at the newly renovated - and covered - Thornhill Racing Circuit. It's a great chance to get some practice before the ROAR Nationals!

Aaron Waldron March 31, 2016, 2:54 p.m. View Comments

Drake won third round of Pro-Line Local Series at Dialed In Raceway

Mugen Seiki Racing driver Adam Drake won the Pro Nitro Buggy class while MBX7R buggies netted a total of three wins.

Aaron Waldron March 30, 2016, 8:15 p.m. View Comments

G's RC Raceway to host FTM Grip Off-Road Championships in May

G's RC Raceway in Shippensburg, PA will host the inaugural FTM Grip-sponsored event for 1/8-scale nitro and electric off-road vehicles, as well as 4x4 short course trucks.

Aaron Waldron March 30, 2016, 7:53 p.m. View Comments

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