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Reedy's new angled AC power cords

If your local track's pit spaces are a bit cramped and you're using Reedy's 1216-C2 charger, or any other IEC 320 C5-compatible AC unit - you'll want to pick up one of these.

Aaron Waldron April 14, 2016, 5:12 p.m. View Comments

X-Factory UK to distribute Wild Turbo Fan

Racers across the United Kingdom will now have access to Wild Turbo Fan cooling fans and mounts through X-Factory UK.

Aaron Waldron April 14, 2016, 6:29 p.m. View Comments

New Exotek Racing carbon fiber shock towers for RS4 Sport 3

These new Exotek Racing carbon fiber shock towers give the budget-minded RS4 Sport 3 a racy look while also improving handling consistency.

Aaron Waldron April 14, 2016, 7:08 p.m. View Comments

Yokomo's new hard carbon fiber chassis and soft carbon fiber top deck for the BD7 2016 touring car

Yokomo has introduced two new carbon fiber option pieces for the BD7 2016, designed to be used on radically different track conditions.

Aaron Waldron April 14, 2016, 5:20 p.m. View Comments

New JConcepts carbon fiber option parts for vintage Team Associated RC10T

JConcepts has released a 2.5mm-thick transmission brace and 3mm front and rear shock towers for the original Team Associated RC10T made of glitzy carbon fiber.

Aaron Waldron April 14, 2016, 10:01 a.m. View Comments

Knoxville-area ROCCK featured in local news [VIDEO]

WVLT, the CBS affiliate in Knoxville, TN, featured Remote Operated Car Club of Knoxville Racing in a segment showing the serious side of RC cars - which are no longer child's play.

Aaron Waldron April 14, 2016, 11:02 a.m. View Comments

XRAY's new aluminum steering plate for the XB2 buggy

XRAY now offers an optional steering rack for its latest 2WD buggy made of black-anodized aluminum, which is stronger and provides more aggressive, precise steering.

Aaron Waldron April 14, 2016, 12:51 p.m. View Comments

Axial's new Yeti SCORE Retro Trophy Truck kit [VIDEO]

Axial now offers the Yeti SCORE Trophy Truck in kit form, topped off with a vintage-inspired desert racer body.

Aaron Waldron April 14, 2016, 12:41 p.m. View Comments

Raw Speed advice on tuning foam inserts [VIDEO]

Raw Speed founder Jason Snyder shares tips for modifying foam inserts for maximum performance.

Aaron Waldron April 14, 2016, 3:38 p.m. View Comments

New Yeah Racing LED pit light with built-in parts tray

This new black-anodized Yeah Racing pit light has a parts tray built into the base.

Aaron Waldron April 13, 2016, 7:41 p.m. View Comments

HobbyKing BZ-222 Pro 1/10-scale 2WD buggy kit and ARR [VIDEO]

HobbyKing now offers the BZ-222 2WD buggy fitted with option parts and available as a kit or built and outfitted with a 17.5 power combo.

Aaron Waldron April 13, 2016, 7:59 p.m. View Comments

New XRAY 2.5mm front anti-roll bar for XB8 buggy

XRAY has released a new anti-roll bar for the front of its XB8 1/8-scale buggy to provide off-road racers with another in-between tuning option.

Aaron Waldron April 13, 2016, 11:36 a.m. View Comments

New VBC Racing Lightning 12M pan car

VBC Racing has released a new 1/12-scale racing kit based on years of experience competing at the highest level with the platform's predecessors.

Aaron Waldron April 13, 2016, 7:46 p.m. View Comments

New Hobbywing XR10 Pro brushless racing ESC

Hobbywing's newest flagship speed control builds upon the successful Xerun V3.1, with more features and an aluminum case available in three colors.

Aaron Waldron April 13, 2016, 12:50 a.m. View Comments

Kurzbuch and Fankhauser won Swiss nitro on-road nationals opening round

Team Shepherd driver Simon Kurzbuch and XRAY's Patrick Fankhauser kicked off the Swiss nitro on-road nationals by winning the first round in Sitterdorf.

Aaron Waldron April 13, 2016, 12:16 a.m. View Comments

TWT signed Volker, Lomrose and Kast

Thai company TWT has inked German on-road racing champion Ronald Volker to a 3-year deal, as well as signed Thai racer Mongkolphan Lomrose and Swiss newcomer Daniel Kast to their growing team.

Aaron Waldron April 13, 2016, 11:31 a.m. View Comments

PowerHD signed Jonathan Yeung

Dominating young Chinese star Jonathan Yeung will now use PowerHD servos in his off-road racing vehicles.

Aaron Waldron April 13, 2016, 11:39 a.m. View Comments

Samix aluminum SCX10 receiver box side mount tray

New from Samix, an aluminum receiver box mount for the SCX10 available in four colors that moves the unit from the rear of the truck to the side for improved climbing performance.

Aaron Waldron April 13, 2016, 7:20 p.m. View Comments

ARRMA Senton goes HUGE in construction site [VIDEO]

Latest TP Parts RC Extreme bash video sent a 6S-powered short course truck into low orbit.

Aaron Waldron April 13, 2016, 7:32 p.m. View Comments

Tacoma RC Raceway to host JConcepts Spring Indoor Nationals next month [VIDEO]

The second race of the 2016 JConcepts Indoor National Series will once again be hosted by Tacoma RC Raceway - the site of last year's spectacular finish between JConcepts teammates Ryan Maifield and Michael Schoettler.

Aaron Waldron April 13, 2016, 12:02 a.m. View Comments

New Maclan Racing aluminum parts tray

Maclan Racing has released a black-anodized aluminum parts tray with multiple pockets and a screw-size gauge for easy organization, and a cover to prevent accidental spills.

Aaron Waldron April 13, 2016, 11:04 a.m. View Comments

New JConcepts 1993 Ford F-150 body for vintage RC10T trucks

Relive the 90s with JConcepts' new old-school, officially-licensed Ford truck body for the original RC10T-generation stadium truck.

Aaron Waldron April 13, 2016, 11:13 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Colin Herzig

The Expert Truck and Buggy winner from the Dirt Nitro Challenge explained how he got started in RC racing, what he enjoys most, and his goals for the future.

Aaron Waldron April 12, 2016, 4:58 p.m. View Comments

Volker won Mod Touring, XRAY's Rathiesky doubled at ETS third round

Ronald Volker won the premier Modified Touring Car class when the Euro Touring Series visited Wels, Austria last weekend, while XRAY team driver Jan Rathiesky topped both the Stock Touring and Formula divisions.

Aaron Waldron April 12, 2016, 11:51 p.m. View Comments

New SWORKz S12-1R Dirt Edition 2WD buggy [GALLERY]

The new SWORKz S12-1R differs from the S12-1M carpet car, with redesigned components and features for enhanced drivability on tracks built on lower-grip surfaces.

Aaron Waldron April 12, 2016, 11:50 a.m. View Comments

New HUDY handbag

HUDY's new handbag includes a shoulder strap, and can be used to carry documents and personal items to and from the track in style.

Aaron Waldron April 12, 2016, 11:35 a.m. View Comments

FireBrand RC ICESTAR-XD wheels with Slime Street Juice drift tires

FireBrand RC's newest wheel/tire combo for drift cars is oozing with cool.

Aaron Waldron April 12, 2016, 11:30 a.m. View Comments

Watch Adam Drake talk about shock boots [VIDEO]

Mugen Seiki Racing driver Adam Drake tells you everything you need to know about the little rubber sleeves that protect your shock shafts from dirt and damage.

Aaron Waldron April 12, 2016, 11:25 a.m. View Comments

Batlle fought back from flame out to win opening round of Spanish Nationals [VIDEO]

InfoRC covered last weekend's Spanish Nationals opener in Silla, where former World Champion Robert Batlle won the final from TQ despite running out of fuel.

Aaron Waldron April 11, 2016, 5:44 p.m. View Comments

Schelle's new pro-built differential for Associated 5-series vehicles

Is your diff all gritty, with blown-out outdrives? Now you can pick up a drop-in, pre-built differential from Schelle Racing Innovations - prepared just like the team's top stars.

Aaron Waldron April 11, 2016, 6:17 p.m. View Comments

G-Force TS90 drift combo motor and ESC set

G-Force has paired the TS90A speed control and 10.5-turn Raijin motor for drift duty.

Aaron Waldron April 11, 2016, 3:41 p.m. View Comments

Entries open for Bittydesign EURO Contest in Italy

Drivers may now sign up for the 2016 EURO Contest at Barco-Off, promising an exciting American-style track just one hour from the Bologna airport.

Aaron Waldron April 11, 2016, 1:06 p.m. View Comments

Amort untouchable in ARCB fourth round

Team Magic Europe driver Alexandre Amort earned TQ and set a new track record on his way to the main event win in Fetigny, Switzerland.

Aaron Waldron April 11, 2016, 5:59 p.m. View Comments

Maifield leapt past Cavalieri for second in Top 25 RC rankings after Psycho Nitro Blast

Ryan Maifield's Psycho Nitro Blast victory moved him past Ryan Cavalieri in the Top 25 RC Rankings, and every spot between 12-25th changed as well.

Aaron Waldron April 11, 2016, 3:50 p.m. View Comments

New Capricorn soft shell jacket and Tesla nitro touring car muffler set

Italian on-road racing manufacturer Capricorn has released a lightweight black jacket, as well as a new tuned pipe combo for 200mm nitro touring cars.

Aaron Waldron April 11, 2016, 5:18 p.m. View Comments

New customized car stands from Prime Products

Peoria, Illinois-based Prime Products now offers powder-coated steel car stands made to order with your choice of color, text and logos.

Aaron Waldron April 11, 2016, 10:28 a.m. View Comments

Motogo Seiki's exotic LowRider V2 conversion for TRF201XMW 2WD buggy

Here are the first images of an updated low-CG conversion for the Tamiya TRF201XMW buggy from Japanese accessory manufacturer Motogo Seiki.

Aaron Waldron April 11, 2016, 11:06 a.m. View Comments

Fast Owl Racing weighted 17mm wheel nuts

Norwegian brand Fast Owl Racing have introduced 17mm wheel nut sets made of heavy metals, which add unsprung weight as a tuning option for 1/8-scale buggies and trucks.

Aaron Waldron April 11, 2016, 12:04 p.m. View Comments

Maifield and Cavalieri won Psycho Nitro Blast [VIDEO]

Team Losi Racing star Ryan Maifield captured the victory in both the Pro Nitro and Electric Buggy classes while his former Team Associated teammate Ryan Cavalieri prevented the sweep by winning Pro Truck by 4.6 seconds. Here are the nitro finals repl

Aaron Waldron April 11, 2016, 1:53 p.m. View Comments

Raw Speed's B5M body prototype and 1/8-scale tire intro [VIDEO]

After last week's big launch, Raw Speed is showing off a rough draft of an upcoming body shell for the B5M buggy - and Jason visited Thunder Alley RC Raceway to talk about new 1/8-scale buggy tire testing.

Aaron Waldron April 11, 2016, 3:04 p.m. View Comments

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