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Serious shake-ups in Top 25 RC rankings after Worlds Warm-Up

Three new drivers moved into the global Top 25 RC rankings and 21 names traded positions after the Worlds Warm-Up in RC Tracks of Las Vegas.

Aaron Waldron May 10, 2016, 1:10 p.m. View Comments

Flurer's Modified class double, Obremski's 4WD win highlight round two of Scotty Ernst's Off-Road Showdown Tour

Beach RC in Myrtle Beach, SC hosted the second round of Scotty Ernst's revived Off-Road Showdown Tour, where local fast guy Max Flurer won two classes and finished second behind Braydon Obremski in 4WD Modified.

Aaron Waldron May 10, 2016, 1:38 p.m. View Comments

Watch Adam Drake describe rear toe-in adjustments [VIDEO]

Mugen Seiki Racing driver Adam Drake talked about everything you need to know about changing rear-toe-in on your vehicle - and how it will affect the handling.

Aaron Waldron May 10, 2016, 2:25 p.m. View Comments

New Hobby Pro USA brass pivot block and servo mounts

Hobby Pro USA has introduced two new items for PR Racing vehicles that are made of brass, adding weight in important areas to improve handling.

Aaron Waldron May 10, 2016, 2:39 p.m. View Comments

AVID Triad Direct Drive slipper clutch eliminator for B5 and 22 vehicles

AVID's new Triad Direct Drive assembly removes the entire slipper clutch from AE 5-Series and TLR 22-Series vehicles to reduce rotating weight.

Aaron Waldron May 10, 2016, 3:14 p.m. View Comments

Team ARC USA signed Alan Hewitt

Defending Reedy Touring Car Race 13.5-class champion Alan Hewitt signed with Team ARC USA.

Aaron Waldron May 10, 2016, 6:07 p.m. View Comments

[NEW - PICS] Team Losi Racing preparing to release new 22-4 2.0?

After being leaked on the TLR website back in February, the company has finally teased the upcoming release of what we believe will be the second-generation 4WD buggy.

Aaron Waldron May 10, 2016, 6:25 p.m. View Comments

Triple Crown R/C Challenge in southern tri-state area begins May 21

The Triple Crown R/C Challenge will visit Club R/C, T&T Speedway, and 405 RC Raceway while attracting the fastest racers in Louisiana, Texas and Oklahoma.

Aaron Waldron May 10, 2016, 7:27 p.m. View Comments

WARM UP: Tessmann debuted prototype Pro-Line Predator body for HB D815

Ty Tessmann won the first semifinal running a pre-production version of the new Pro-Line Predator shell to fit the HB D815.

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

Scotty Ernst Products presents the Dragon Stone Asian Buggy Championship in China

The Dragon Stone RC Facility in Liaoyang, China will host the inaugural event September 1-4.

Aaron Waldron May 6, 2016, 2:26 p.m. View Comments

WARM UP: Running changes to AKA tire balancer

Rather than relying on o-rings to keep the press-fit assembly held snugly, AKA will be rolling out a new, threaded version of its tire balancer with the same part number and price.

Aaron Waldron May 6, 2016, 6:46 p.m. View Comments

New Schelle Racing Reflection t-shirt

Schelle Racing Innovations has released its new Reflection design, custom-printed on a lightweight "Next Level" cotton/poly t-shirt in all adult sizes.

Aaron Waldron May 3, 2016, 3:01 p.m. View Comments

Smolnik joined Highest RC

Hobby Pro USA founder Andrew Smolnik has inked a deal with Bellgate Distributors to use Highest RC servos in his PR Racing vehicles.

Aaron Waldron May 3, 2016, 9:43 a.m. View Comments

Watch Adam Drake describe Mugen Seiki's new steel pillow balls and nuts [VIDEO]

Mugen Seiki Racing driver Adam Drake talked about the advantage of using Mugen's new heavier balls and nuts for the front end of their 1/8-scale vehicles.

Aaron Waldron May 3, 2016, 10:20 a.m. View Comments

New Team Associated V2 differentials for RC8B3 and B3e

Team Associated has totally redesigned the differentials for the RC8B3 platform, with all-new components designed for smoother performance and longer life.

Aaron Waldron May 3, 2016, 12:32 p.m. View Comments

TWT's new Volker Edition pit board

Thai brand TWT worked together with German on-road racing champion Ronald Volker to create a multi-layer, customizable pit board that's large enough for off- and on-road vehicles.

Aaron Waldron May 3, 2016, 5:15 p.m. View Comments

Watch the Traxxas X-Maxx tear up a BMX trail [VIDEO]

Traxxas published a new action clip called "City Limits," showing the X-Maxx monster truck venturing off the beaten path for some air time in the forest.

Aaron Waldron May 3, 2016, 10:45 a.m. View Comments

Curry cleaned up at Sparks Park Ohio Winter Racing Series

Ed's RC driver Adam Curry won the Modified 2WD, 4WD and Short Course titles in the six-race points championship held by Sparks Park RC Raceway.

Aaron Waldron May 3, 2016, 9:59 a.m. View Comments

Bittydesign to release new Ascari 190mm touring car body next week [VIDEO]

Italian style marquee Bittydesign will show off its new electric touring car shell next Tuesday - take a look at the teaser photos and a cool, behind-the-scenes video montage.

Aaron Waldron May 3, 2016, 12:43 p.m. View Comments

Lightweight aluminum motor mount for Intech ER-14 buggy

Intech Racing has released an optional motor mount for the ER-14 4WD buggy that has been machined to reduce weight.

Aaron Waldron May 3, 2016, 11:35 a.m. View Comments

Longer 21mm shock ball joints for XRAY XB2 and XB4

XRAY has released a pair of +4mm longer shock ends for its 2WD and 4WD buggies that can be used to add down travel.

Aaron Waldron May 3, 2016, 5:29 p.m. View Comments

Cline's Mod Buggy double led Team Associated to five wins at Indiana Indoor State Champs

Team Associated's Matt Cline won 2WD and 4WD at JCP R/C Raceway while his teammates added three more class titles at the Indiana Indoor State Champs.

Aaron Waldron May 2, 2016, 1:42 p.m. View Comments

Updated Intech Racing ER-12M 2.0 ball differential

Intech Racing has introduced an updated ball diff for the ER-12M buggy platform, which will be added to new kits as a running change as well as offered to existing owners with a free exchange program.

Aaron Waldron May 2, 2016, 5:40 p.m. View Comments

New 24K gold-coated hardware from Hobby Pro USA

Hobby Pro USA has released a full line of gold-coated fasteners in a variety of sizes.

Aaron Waldron May 2, 2016, 12:32 p.m. View Comments

FireBrand RC's The Exposer on-road tire gluing tool

Glue on-road tires and wheels easily - and without mess - using The Exposer from FireBrand RC.

Aaron Waldron May 2, 2016, 12:11 p.m. View Comments

POLL: What's the last big change you made to your RC career?

Sometimes switching brands or attending a new track can give you a whole new perspective on RC racing. What's the most recent decision you've made?

Aaron Waldron May 2, 2016, 5:48 p.m. View Comments

Cavalieri won 2WD and Stadium Truck at Euro Offroad Series finale

Team Orion driver Ryan Cavalieri gave the Team Associated B6 its first win at the last round of the Euro Offroad Series last weekend at the Nürburgring in Germany, then backed it up by winning the Stadium Truck class as well.

Aaron Waldron May 2, 2016, 12:47 p.m. View Comments

Weatherholt's buggy double highlighted Michigan State Championship Series opener

Team Losi Racing driver Collin Weatherholt kicked off the Michigan State Championship Series by winning both Nitro and Electric Buggy classes at Dirtburner Raceway and Hobbies - and the series has announced some personnel changes as well. Here's the

Aaron Waldron May 2, 2016, 1:05 p.m. View Comments

Keel crushed the Red River Spring Fling

Team Associated driver Tyler Keel clicked his heels and stole every pot of gold by winning Modified 2WD, 4WD and Stadium Truck from the TQ spot on the grid at the annual indoor off-road racing event hosted by T&T Speedway in Shreveport, LA.

Aaron Waldron May 2, 2016, 11:54 a.m. View Comments

Monty Houston needs our help

Longtime Pacific Northwest off-road racing veteran and Houston's Engine Service founder Monty Houston is fighting a rare auto-immune disease - and his mother has set up a crowd funding campaign to help alleviate the stress of his expensive treatments

Aaron Waldron May 2, 2016, 11:14 a.m. View Comments

Reedy Touring Car Race of Champions to award inaugural Manufacturers' Championship

The team with the two highest-placing drivers in the Invitational class of this year's Reedy Touring Car Race of Champions will win the event's first-ever title.

Aaron Waldron May 2, 2016, 1:29 p.m. View Comments

Santa Maria joined NEMO Racing

RC Texas Talk host Mark Santa Maria has signed with NEMO Racing to compete with Agama vehicles and Bullitt engines.

Aaron Waldron May 2, 2016, 5:19 p.m. View Comments

Danish stock TC slayer joins up with Xray for 2016

Danish stock touring car superstar, Steven Olsen returns to Xray and anxious to run the T4 platform for 2016 and forward. Here's what Steven had to say about his signing with Xray.

Thomas Tran April 29, 2016, 1:50 p.m. View Comments

Tekno's Lutz talks about brake linkages [VIDEO]

Setting up your linkages on nitro cars can be a bit of a headache. Tekno's Ryan Lutz breaks down how to dial in your linkages like a boss in the video below to make your life easier.

Thomas Tran April 29, 2016, 7:27 p.m. View Comments

Tekin signs Darren Bloomfield to run their electric program

This just in, Tekin is on the move and signing some very fast talented drivers to add to their line-up in 2016. Former European Champion, UK national champion, Agama's Darren Bloomfield has just signed with Tekin and will be using their electric prod

Thomas Tran April 28, 2016, 6:34 p.m. View Comments

Team Associated Announces RC10B6 and RC10B6D

After a week of teasers via social media, Team Associated has officially announced the RC10B6 and RC10B6D!

Brandon Rohde April 28, 2016, 10:50 p.m. View Comments

Team Associated teases the front end of the prototype car

Team Associated is getting really good at teasing..... Finally, AE shows us the view from the front and had this to say as well. Are you interested? Could it be a WC production car?

Thomas Tran April 28, 2016, 11:41 a.m. View Comments

Top and bottom view of the prototype from Team Associated

Probably the most anticipated view of the prototype WC car, Team Associated has posted a picture of their clear plastic, super secret 'Area51' car and has the entire internet buzzing. Is there something on the horizon or is this AE's way of teasing t

Thomas Tran April 28, 2016, 5 p.m. View Comments

JConcepts releases the Aero Front Scoop for more added front end downforce

Always looking for ways to improve the game, JConcepts is hard at work discovering new ways to get downforce to the front end of the B5M for smoother, quicker higher speed corners and overall times. Check out JConcepts' latest creation called the Aer

Thomas Tran April 28, 2016, 11:59 a.m. View Comments

Hohwart shows a glimpse of an AE F1 car!

There seems to be a lot of action going on at Team Associated. First it was 2015 WC teasers, then it was clear plastic prototypes, and under the radar was this post made by racing legend, Rick Hohwart. Could this be true that AE is going F1? How wick

Thomas Tran April 27, 2016, 12:46 p.m. View Comments

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