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ROAR NATS: Lutz and Phend top seeding practice

Using each driver's three best consecutive laps, Tekno RC's Ryan Lutz and Team Losi Racing driver Dakotah Phend set the fastest times over two seeding rounds.

Aaron Waldron June 9, 2016, 6:13 p.m. View Comments

New JConcepts Strike II body for RC8B3 debuted at ROAR Nationals

Spencer Rivkin's RC8B3 is wearing a new JConcepts Strike II body at this week's National Championships.

Aaron Waldron June 9, 2016, 2:26 p.m. View Comments

New Viking Design Works differential service station

This handy pit accessory from Viking Design Works keeps your diff components held neatly during rebuilds to prevent losing parts and spilling oils.

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

New Schumacher 2.5mm rear top deck for CAT K2

Schumacher's new 2.5mm rear top deck for the CAT K2 buggy is more flexible, which provides more rear traction and better high-speed bump handling.

Aaron Waldron June 9, 2016, 2:13 p.m. View Comments

New Pro-Line tires and body spotted at ROAR Nationals

New products popping up already at 1/8th ROAR Fuel Nationals

Joe Adragna June 8, 2016, 4 p.m. View Comments

XRAY NT1 and Mario Spiniello win the 2016 Italian Championship

Mario Spiniello wins Italian 1/10th scale touring Championship

Joe Adragna June 8, 2016, 3:41 p.m. View Comments

New HV Servos From Reedy

New low profile and high voltage servos from Reedy!

Joe Adragna June 8, 2016, 3:18 p.m. View Comments

Entries open for 2016 ROAR Electric Off-Road Nationals

This year's ROAR National Championships will be used to determine the 2017 IFMAR Worlds team - and also marks the return of the 15-and-under Junior Buggy division. Sign-ups are now open!

Aaron Waldron June 7, 2016, 4:23 p.m. View Comments

Field clinched BRCA southwest regional 2WD title with round three win

Schumacher's Paul Field won the 2WD final at Mendip last weekend, which gave him enough points to wrap up the BRCA Southwest regional championship with one round remaining.

Aaron Waldron June 7, 2016, 9:59 a.m. View Comments

New MIP Super Diff Bi-Metal kit for all TLR 22 series vehicles

MIP's new Super Diff Bi-Metal kit for the TLR 22 range of cars and trucks is 30% lighter, lasts longer and increases adjustability.

Aaron Waldron June 7, 2016, 2:29 p.m. View Comments

New Brilliant RC C-18 R 1/8-scale on-road racing body

Like the TCX touring car shell released on Friday, Brilliant RC's new C-18 R 1/8-scale body is designed for balanced handling and made of premium quality material.

Aaron Waldron June 7, 2016, 9:51 a.m. View Comments

Rathiesky named XRAY Formula team manager

Three-time defending Formula class Euro Touring Series champ Jan Rathiesky will oversee XRAY's global network of X1 racers.

Aaron Waldron June 7, 2016, 1:36 p.m. View Comments

New SSD 2-speed transmission for Wraith

Get the best of both worlds - rock-topping torque and jump-launching top speed - with this new two-speed tranny for the Wraith from SSD.

Aaron Waldron June 7, 2016, 2:13 p.m. View Comments

Schelle Racing Onyx bearings now available in $10 ten-packs

Now you can pick up a bag of ten Schelle Racing premium Onyx bearings in ten popular sizes for ten bucks.

Aaron Waldron June 7, 2016, 11:27 a.m. View Comments

New Trinity Certified Plus 24K spec motors

Trinity released information on its upcoming Certified Plus line of 24K spec motors, promising the closest you can get to a true team motor!

Aaron Waldron June 7, 2016, 10:06 a.m. View Comments

Ogden and Bush won S&B Raceway Nitro Madness

Mugen Seiki teammates Cole Ogden and Colby Bush won the nitro and electric buggy classes to cap off the Nitro Madness event at S&B Raceway last weekend.

Aaron Waldron June 7, 2016, 11:45 a.m. View Comments

Absolute Hobbyz to distribute KO Propo in the Americas

Absolute Hobbyz has added KO Propo radio gear to the list of brands it distributes to hobby shops - as well as sells through its online store.

Aaron Waldron June 7, 2016, 5:21 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Who will win the Buggy class at the ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals?

Which driver is your pick to win the ROAR 1/8-Scale Nitro Off-Road Buggy at Thornhill Racing Circuit this Sunday?

Aaron Waldron June 6, 2016, 11:28 a.m. View Comments

Blair won SWORKz Challenge by JConcepts

SWORKz star Austin Blair set the fastest time in every round of qualifying at A Main Performance Hobbies' Silver Dollar RC Raceway for the SWORKz Challenge by JConcepts, then sped off to victory in the final.

Aaron Waldron June 6, 2016, 10:38 a.m. View Comments

Quagraine won Nordic Championship [VIDEO]

JQ Racing founder Joseph Quagraine won a record seventh NORRFEC 1/8-scale off-road title last weekend, taking advantage of a loose flywheel pin that sidelined TQ and runaway leader David Ronnefalk.

Aaron Waldron June 6, 2016, 12:16 p.m. View Comments

New RC Cox collapsable carbon fiber tweak rod

RC Cox has released a new carbon fiber tweak rod for touring cars that can be used on vehicles with either 19mm- or 22mm-wide bulkheads, and it breaks down into a small package for easy storage.

Aaron Waldron June 6, 2016, 10:05 a.m. View Comments

Weatherholt crowned King of Kings

After ten years of trying, Triton RC team driver Collin Weatherholt finally won the King of Kings race at Stateline Raceway.

Aaron Waldron June 6, 2016, 1:07 p.m. View Comments

AKA drivers won in CA, NY, SC and FL

AKA drivers Marc Robinson, Jamie Grayek, Colby Bush and Kenny Morris won four races across the country last weekend.

Aaron Waldron June 6, 2016, 2:04 p.m. View Comments

Day dominated Willamette Valley Classic

Kyosho America's Tanner Day TQ'd and won both the 2WD and 4WD classes at Dave's RC Tracks in Hubbard, Oregon.

Aaron Waldron June 6, 2016, 1:27 p.m. View Comments

Double victory for Boots at third round of BRCA Truggy and E-Buggy Nats

After qualifying second in both Truggy and E-Buggy behind teammate Jack Embling, REDS-powered Kyosho driver Elliott Boots scored two victories at Herts Nitro Model Club for the third round of the BRCA championship.

Aaron Waldron June 6, 2016, 9:51 a.m. View Comments

Martin won Mugen Challenge in France

RC Concept driver Lee Martin scored the overall victory at the third annual Mugen Seiki Challenge in Reims, France, outpacing teammates Robert Batlle and Adam Drake.

Aaron Waldron June 6, 2016, 8:15 a.m. View Comments

Harper won second round of BRCA Nationals

Schumacher's Elliott Harper dominated the finals from the TQ position under unseasonably pleasant skies in Adur to win round two of the BRCA Nationals.

Aaron Waldron June 6, 2016, 8:28 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Tessmann's domination of last year's ROAR Nationals [VIDEO]

One year ago, HB Racing driver Ty Tessmann crushed everyone at the ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals at A Main Hobbies' Silver Dollar RC Raceway - meeting and breaking all sorts of records in the process. Can he make history again next week?

Aaron Waldron June 3, 2016, 4:19 p.m. View Comments

Lutz featured in Medina County Lifestyle Magazine

Pro RC racer and Medina, OH resident Ryan Lutz was featured in Medina County Lifestyle Magazine - with a first-person account of his RC racing career.

Aaron Waldron June 3, 2016, 8:09 a.m. View Comments

Interesting features abound in new SWORKz S35-2E 1/8-scale electric off-road buggy kit

SWORKz took what it learned from the previous S350 BE1 EVO E-Buggy, as well as the latest S350 EVO II Limited nitro buggy, to create the S35-2E.

Aaron Waldron June 3, 2016, 12:55 p.m. View Comments

Murray and Tinaglia won Schumacher Day in Italy

Schumacher design engineer Andy Murray survived the hot qualifying day and wet finals to TQ and win the Modified class in Bologna, while Enrico Tinaglia captured the Stock title.

Aaron Waldron June 3, 2016, 7:57 a.m. View Comments

New JConcepts Pink-compound Pin Downs, Swaggers and Lockness 2WD and 4WD buggy tires for carpet and turf tracks

JConcepts has released three new tire patterns in Pink compound rubber to suit 2WD and 4WD racing on carpet and astroturf tracks.

Aaron Waldron June 3, 2016, 9:30 a.m. View Comments

Schumacher aluminum spring cups for off-road shocks

Schumacher now offers a black-anodized, machined aluminum spring cup to fit both small- and big-bore shocks on its lineup of Cat and Cougar off-road buggies.

Aaron Waldron June 3, 2016, 9:42 a.m. View Comments

Euro Nitro Series to begin checking exhaust stinger length and diameter

The Euro Nitro Series will be tightening pre- and post-race inspection starting with round two of the 2016 season, scheduled for June 17-19 in Ettlingen, Germany.

Aaron Waldron June 3, 2016, 9:14 a.m. View Comments

Serpent SRX8 carbon fiber wishbone inserts

Serpent has introduced carbon fiber stiffeners to fit the suspension arms of the SRX8 buggy, which can be bolted to the top or bottom - or both.

Aaron Waldron June 3, 2016, 8:34 a.m. View Comments

New Brilliant RC TCX 200mm nitro touring car body

Brilliant RC's new TCX shell for 200mm nitro touring cars is shaped to provide a balance of steering and traction, will be available in a pre-cut version and includes the lightweight "easy fix" wing mount set.

Aaron Waldron June 3, 2016, 9:54 a.m. View Comments

New 6mik Pursuit 1/8-scale buggy tire

After posting a video teaser of the new Pursuit 1/8-scale buggy tire last week, French company 6mik has now formally introduced the item with detailed information about its design.

Aaron Waldron June 3, 2016, 12:12 p.m. View Comments

New McPappy Racing RC Brushless Chassis Dyno 2.0 [VIDEO]

The goal is simple - spin the dyno as fast as possible with the least amount of amp draw. Test your RC car's powertrain like you would a full-size automobile with the second-generation McPappy Racing chassis dyno.

Aaron Waldron June 2, 2016, 8:44 a.m. View Comments

Tosolini, daughter and father Whiting won Texas Biggie

Ielasi Tuned engines powered Chris Tosolini, Loran Whiting and Jeff Whiting to three class victories at the 36th annual Texas Biggie nitro on-road race.

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

How to install Pro-Line's all-terrain cooler conversion in 30 seconds [VIDEO]

Pro-Line Racing showed how easy it is to convert your old, broken Igloo cooler wheels to a pair of dirt-ready monster truck tires in this quick video.

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

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