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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

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

New aluminum chassis and rear pod plate for Shepherd Velox F1

Shepherd Micro Racing has released an optional aluminum chassis plate and rear pod, which improve performance of the Velox F1 in medium- to high-grip conditions.

Aaron Waldron June 2, 2016, 8:21 a.m. View Comments

Slow-mo turf off-road racing action from Shamrock RC [VIDEO]

YouTube user 5zero7 RC posted published a five-minute mash-up of trucks and buggies tearing up the turf off-road track at Shamrock RC in St. Peter, MN - and it's beautiful.

Aaron Waldron June 2, 2016, 9:53 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

Cosmic Industries introduced JQ and Yokomo bodies, bi-level wing and apparel

After announcing the brand's creation at a combined press event with JQ Racing at the 2014 IFMAR Worlds in Italy, Cosmic Industries has released its first items.

Aaron Waldron June 2, 2016, 12:26 p.m. View Comments

Colored 3mm E-clips from Luxury RC

Luxury RC released an assortment of 3mm E-clips in different colors to spice up popular Traxxas vehicles.

Aaron Waldron June 2, 2016, 2:10 p.m. View Comments

Triton RC signed Billy Fischer

Former ROAR Nationals runner-up Billy Fischer has joined the Triton RC team.

Aaron Waldron June 1, 2016, 8:30 a.m. View Comments

AKA drivers scored ten wins at five events over Memorial Day weekend

AKA Products team drivers Tayler Wonders, Jesse Munn, Keith Hadley, Andrew Michael, Austin Odum, Jermaine Robinson and Cole Kasten all stepped atop podiums across the country over the long three-day weekend.

Aaron Waldron June 1, 2016, 11:05 a.m. View Comments

FireBrand RC's new SuperSkunk wheels with D2 white-wall slick drift tires

FireBrand RC's latest wheel design, the SuperSkunk, is a flashy and slightly-directional, ten-spoke design colored Galaxy Black with white accents - and wrapped in D2 drift slicks with white sidewalls.

Aaron Waldron June 1, 2016, 9:13 a.m. View Comments

Harper, Finlay and Skinner won second round of BTCC [VIDEO]

Team driver Elliott Harper won the Modified class at round two of the Schumacher British Touring Car Championship in Adur, while Zak Finlay and Dominic Skinner topped the 13.5 and 17.5 finals.

Aaron Waldron June 1, 2016, 7:55 a.m. View Comments

Nathan Dean signed with Futaba

Dirt oval racing champion Nathan Dean has signed with Futaba to use the brand's radio equipment and servos.

Aaron Waldron June 1, 2016, 4:01 p.m. View Comments

Sixth annual Coyote Hobbies Raceway Pro-Line Mid-Summer Shootout next Saturday

Coyote Hobbies Raceway in Victorville, CA is hosting their sixth annual Pro-Line Racing Mid-Summer Shootout, which is round two of the CHR Triple Crown Series. And if you can't make it, you'll be able to watch on LiveRC!

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

ARRMA updated BLX and MEGA series vehicles

The BLX and MEGA series RTR's from ARRMA are receiving new standard equipment and a fresh look.

Aaron Waldron June 1, 2016, 3:59 p.m. View Comments

New JConcepts aluminum and carbon fiber setting board

With a sheet of carbon fiber large enough for an 1/8-scale vehicle, wrapped in stylish aluminum trim anodized in your choice of blue or black, the new JConcepts setting board might be the coolest-looking pit accessory yet.

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

Tamiya celebrates 40 years of RC cars with commemorative Porsche 934 TA02-SW

In 1976, Tamiya released its first-ever RC car - the Vaillant-liveried Tamiya Porsche 934. They're honoring the landmark anniversary with a new TA02-SW loaded with option parts and topped with a Jägermeister Porsche 934.

Aaron Waldron June 1, 2016, 3:31 p.m. View Comments

Four new Duratrax scaler tires

Duratrax has added four new tires for crawlers and scaler rigs to its growing lineup.

Aaron Waldron June 1, 2016, 4:01 p.m. View Comments

Serpent terminated contract with Marc Fischer

Just two months before electric on-road racer Marc Fischer and Serpent would've celebrated five years of working together, the team issued a statement saying they've ended Fischer's sponsorship.

Aaron Waldron June 1, 2016, 10:24 a.m. View Comments

Jones took E-Buggy title at JC Spring Indoor Nats

In addition to his runner-up finish in nitro buggy, Team Associated driver Tyler Jones won the E-Buggy final at the JConcepts Spring Indoor Nationals at the Hobbytown HobbyPlex last weekend.

Aaron Waldron June 1, 2016, 9:51 a.m. View Comments

Tebo took two TQ's and wins at JC Spring Indoor Nats

Kyosho's Jared Tebo dominated the JConcepts Spring Indoor Nationals at the HobbyPlex last weekend.

Aaron Waldron June 1, 2016, 8:22 a.m. View Comments

2016 Bittydesign EURO Contest sold out with record entry count

The eighth annual Bittydesign EURO Contest sold out with a record number of entries!

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

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Tyler Keel

This week's Talk It Up Tuesday delves into the backstory of what many would consider a typical hobbyist - someone who simply races RC cars for fun. Tyler Keel is perhaps better known for his fiery-red hair than he is his position as a Team Associated

Aaron Waldron May 31, 2016, 3:49 p.m. View Comments

Furtado won 2WD and 4WD at RC Madness Turf Meltdown Trophy Race

Kyosho America's Scott Furtado dominated the premier modified buggy categories at the one-day, outdoor turf race hosted by RC Madness.

Aaron Waldron May 31, 2016, 12:56 p.m. View Comments

Smolnik to make return to 1/8-scale off-road with Prospeed MX1 and Ultimate engines

Hobby Pro USA's Andrew Smolnik has inked a deal with Bellgate Distributors to race an Ultimate-powered Prospeed MX1 buggy.

Aaron Waldron May 31, 2016, 3:05 p.m. View Comments

Max Racing Products replacement driveshaft pins for MP9 series

Malaysian brand Max Racing Products now offer replacement pins for the universal driveshafts used on the MP9 platform in convenient 10-packs.

Aaron Waldron May 31, 2016, 7:52 a.m. View Comments

Watch Adam Drake talk about the new Mugen Seiki 4-shoe clutch [VIDEO]

Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing introduced the new 4-shoe clutch in this three-minute video.

Aaron Waldron May 31, 2016, 8:58 a.m. View Comments

New HB Racing D815V2 1/8-scale off-road buggy

When Ty Tessmann lines up to defend his IFMAR Worlds title in Vegas this October, he'll be driving this new second-generation version of the D815 buggy.

Aaron Waldron May 31, 2016, 8:16 a.m. View Comments

Tekno RC signed Witsarut [VIDEO]

Top Thai driver Witsarut "Boy" Roumlarp has joined the Tekno RC racing team. Watch him break in his new car at New RC!

Aaron Waldron May 31, 2016, 8:43 a.m. View Comments

Eppley won Memorial Day Shootout

Triton RC's Mason Eppley beat NorCal's best at CVR Raceway to win the Memorial Day Shootout last weekend.

Aaron Waldron May 31, 2016, 8:26 a.m. View Comments

Traxxas vehicles bash and splash through water park [VIDEO]

Ever wanted to shred through a tube slide? Watch an assortment of Traxxas vehicles blast through Hawaiian Falls water park in Dallas - in what's definitely their coolest action video yet!

Aaron Waldron May 31, 2016, 9:16 a.m. View Comments

Ripmax purchased HPI Racing

British hobby distributor Ripmax has purchased HPI Racing.

Aaron Waldron May 31, 2016, 10:21 a.m. View Comments

RC Cox's new optional oil shocks for Optima re-release

RC Cox has released a set of optional oil-filled dampers to fit the 2016 revamp of the Optima buggy.

Aaron Waldron May 31, 2016, 10:49 a.m. View Comments

Schelle Racing Walliebuilds SC5M front anti-roll bar kit

Schelle Racing introduced the Walliebuilds SC5M front anti-roll bar kit for the SC5M short course truck, which Nick Wautlet has used to dominate the early rounds of the JBRL series.

Aaron Waldron May 27, 2016, 11:36 a.m. View Comments

Schumacher's new adjustable LiPo mounts for Mi6 touring car

The new Schumacher adjustable LiPo mount for the Mi6 touring car allows the LiPo back to be moved forward and back, left and right, to achieve perfect balance - and because mounting tape no longer has to pass below the chassis, it's easier to use as

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

New Tekno RC ROAR and IFMAR legal rear wings

Tekno RC has released new rear wings for its 1/8-scale buggies and trucks that have smaller side dams to fit ROAR and IFMAR regulations, and are marked with hole guides to tune the wing's performance in windy conditions.

Aaron Waldron May 27, 2016, 10:32 a.m. View Comments

River Rat Raceway in Florida burglarized Tuesday morning

Two alleged criminals broke into River Rat Raceway in Palatka, FL shortly before 2 AM Tuesday morning, and stole thousands of dollars worth of kits. The facility is looking for any help to get them back.

Aaron Waldron May 27, 2016, 10:48 a.m. View Comments

SpeedMerchant Rev.8 aluminum chassis

SpeedMerchant has developed a new aluminum chassis for the Rev.8 pan car specifically for the new, higher-grip black carpet - and the first run has already sold out in the pre-order phase.

Aaron Waldron May 27, 2016, 11:24 a.m. View Comments

Optional XRAY RX8 front anti-roll bars

Now XRAY RX8 owners can fine-tune the handling of their vehicles with three additional anti-roll bar options.

Aaron Waldron May 27, 2016, 11:04 a.m. View Comments

New Pro-Line Racing tires, bodies and parts for May 2016

Pro-Line Racing has released new Badlands SC and Trencher X SC pre-mounts, 2017 F-150 Raptor bodies for the Stampede and PRO-MT, a 1981 Bronco scaler shell, a Predator body for MBX-7, Pro-Spline HD center driveshafts, and the new Badlands MX28 tires

Aaron Waldron May 27, 2016, 9:24 a.m. View Comments

Aluminum offset rear hub carriers for Yokomo YZ-2CA and YZ-4

In addition to more camber link tuning options thanks to its two-piece design, Yokomo's new rear hubs work together with special suspension arms to generate greater stability in a variety of conditions.

Aaron Waldron May 27, 2016, 8:41 a.m. View Comments

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