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New Team Associated Factory Team ball-end hex drivers

Team Associated has added ball-end 2.0mm and 2.5mm drivers to its lineup of tools, perfect for those hard-to-reach fasteners that must be accessed at an angle.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 28, 2016, 1:09 p.m. View Comments

New JConcepts Aero rear wing for TLR 22 3.0

First released for the B5M, JConcepts now offers its new wing design for the latest TLR buggy as well.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 28, 2016, 11:47 a.m. View Comments

Top privateers at Picco On-Road Challenge Europe to be awarded sponsorship

The highest-placing non-pro driver in both the 1/10-scale and 1/8-scale classes in Fiorano the first weekend of April will receive up to six engines for the 2016 season.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 28, 2016, 7:44 p.m. View Comments

Capricorn's upcoming LAB P-1 200mm pan car kit and new keyed bulkheads for TE03

Capricorn has published CAD images of its upcoming entry into the 200mm pan car category, as well as information on new tweak-proof bulkheads for the TE03 touring car.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 28, 2016, 1:35 p.m. View Comments

New O.S. Speed Shimo Edition R21, 21XZ-B SpecII combo set, and Max-12TG Ver.III

O.S. has released three new engines, covering every popular class of surface vehicles.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 28, 2016, 3:50 p.m. View Comments

New Maclan Racing MR4 series 4-pole short course truck racing motors

Maclan Racing has released two new 4-pole brushless motors specially designed to propel short course trucks.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 28, 2016, 2:02 p.m. View Comments

Cragg to make EOS debut at record-breaking round in Germany

Former 2WD world champion Neil Cragg will attend round three of the Euro Offroad Series, which has drawn the largest entry count in the history of the championship.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 28, 2016, 6 p.m. View Comments

New Team Magic R35 drifter, E5 monster truck and updated hauler bag

Check out the Team Magic E4D drift car with a middle-front motor position, silver carbon fiber and stylish R35 body, as well as the brushless-powered 1/10-scale monster truck and new version of their popular hauler bag with plastic drawers.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 28, 2016, 7:13 p.m. View Comments

Nine new cars, buggies and trucks from Tamiya

Tamiya has released a wide variety of new vehicles for hobbyists of all types, ranging from a semi truck to a full-option mini racing chassis.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 28, 2016, 5:21 p.m. View Comments

SWORKz Europe launched with headquarters in Austria

SWORKz has created its own distribution offices for Europe to increase support for shops and drivers.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 27, 2016, 8:09 p.m. View Comments

ARC's new R11 touring car

ARC has released details of its second-generation 1/10-scale 4WD touring car racing kit, the R11.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 27, 2016, 8:22 p.m. View Comments

David Ronnefalk cut ties with KO Propo - where's he going next?

Former European Champion David Ronnefalk has announced he will no longer use KO Propo radio equipment or servos - and that another company has offered him a better opportunity.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 27, 2016, 3:23 p.m. View Comments

XRAY's new XB4 composite chassis braces

XRAY now offers optional composite chassis braces that are softer, increasing flex for more grip on medium- to low-traction tracks.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 27, 2016, 7:35 p.m. View Comments

New Pro-Line tires, bodies, and monster truck wheel

Pro-Line Racing has released the new Brawler MT wheel, 1966 Ford F-100 SCX10 body, D216 Type R body, B44.3 Predator body, Suburbs 1/8-scale buggy tires, Switchblade 1/8-scale buggy tires, and world championship-winning Fugitives in super soft M4 comp

Aaron Waldron Jan. 27, 2016, 5:26 p.m. View Comments

JConcepts Aero rear wing for B5M

JConcepts' new Aero wing added so much magic to Paul Wynn's victory at the Supercup series opener that they describe the wing as "1/10th off-road wizardry."

Aaron Waldron Jan. 27, 2016, 4:09 p.m. View Comments

REDS Racing certified VX 540 spec motors

Get the best of the each batch of REDS Racing 1/10-scale brushless spec motors - these are hand-picked from the top 5%.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 27, 2016, 12:31 p.m. View Comments

Shepherd re-signed world champ Simon Kurzbuch

Last year's IFMAR World Championship winner Simon Kurzbuch has agreed to a contract extension with Team Shepherd.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 27, 2016, 6:11 p.m. View Comments

Vejrak won Thailand's Buggy Championship Southern series opener

Former world champion Meen Vejrak won the 1/8-scale off-road race at Trang R/C Raceway, the first of a six-race points race.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 27, 2016, 7:52 p.m. View Comments

New Team Losi Racing 8IGHT-E 4.0 [VIDEO]

Remember the picture of that green and white TLR electric 1/8-scale buggy someone found back in November? Tah-dah!

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

Spektrum's new DX6R transmitter and two new surface receivers

Spektrum announced a new flagship radio and two feature-packed receivers this morning at the Nuremburg Toy Fair.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 27, 2016, 10:53 a.m. View Comments

Mckune Design carbon fiber wing buttons and wing plates

Mckune Design's new carbon fiber wing buttons and wing plates for popular 1/10-scale buggies are lightweight and provide a secure fit.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 27, 2016, 6:33 p.m. View Comments

Big XRAY news for world champ Bruno Coelho coming on Monday

Did XRAY simply reach a contract extension with the world champ? Are they preparing to release a special 'WC' edition kit - or announce something bigger?

Aaron Waldron Jan. 27, 2016, 1:03 p.m. View Comments

Bittydesign demo shows step-by-step process to paint Kyle Johnson's colorful scheme [VIDEO]

Watch paint wizard Davide Rabitti paint Kyle Johnson's spectacular scheme in mere minutes!

Aaron Waldron Jan. 26, 2016, 2:35 p.m. View Comments

Watch the Traxxas X-Maxx get muddy [VIDEO]

New Traxxas promo video shows the brand's newest brushless-powered monster truck blasting full throttle through the woods.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 26, 2016, 10:28 a.m. View Comments

Dirt Racing Products' new shock tower hole plugs

Prevent the unused holes in your shock tower from getting packed with dirt with these new trim-to-fit plugs from JConcepts.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 26, 2016, 2:19 p.m. View Comments

FireBrand RC's new Dark Matter aluminum wheels and Mohawk drift tires

FireBrand RC released a new set of stylish, black-anodized aluminum wheels wrapped in an all-new, low-profile drift tire.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 26, 2016, 3:05 p.m. View Comments

New JConcepts 1984 Ford F-150 Trail and Scale body for 1.9-inch trucks

JConcepts has introduced a new old-school pickup shell to fit popular scaler rigs.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 26, 2016, 2:13 p.m. View Comments

Fritschler and Honscha won Messe Cup in Germany

Read the MikaNews race report from the Messe Cup, an indoor off-road race held at a German hobby show, where German national champion Marvin Fritschler topped the esteemed E-Buggy final.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 26, 2016, 6:59 p.m. View Comments

Vampire Racing short LiPo charge lead and stepped dual plugs

Vampire Racing has released an assortment of new LiPo charging accessories.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 26, 2016, 10:36 a.m. View Comments

Mobers won inaugural Reedy 1/12-scale Race of Champions

Team Orion driver Markus Mobers won the first-ever running of the popular invitational, heads-up event for 1/12-scale cars held in the UK.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 26, 2016, 7:13 p.m. View Comments

Watch Joe Bornhorst build a Tekno RC buggy in two and a half minutes [VIDEO]

Check out this cool fast-forward clip of Tekno RC driver Joe Bornhorst assembling a NB48.3 kit in his garage.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 26, 2016, 7:24 p.m. View Comments

Schumacher Mini Pin stadium truck tires

Schumacher has introduced a stadium truck version of its popular Mini Pin tire, designed for carpet and astroturf tracks.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 26, 2016, 7:10 p.m. View Comments

New Spektrum touch-screen surface transmitter on the horizon?

Spektrum RC posted a teaser to Twitter showing what looks to be a new surface transmitter with a touch-screen menu, which is expected to make its debut at the Nuremburg Toy Fair.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 26, 2016, 3:19 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Savoya speaks about switch to TLR

Read what three-time European Champion Renaud Savoya had to say about signing with Team Losi Racing.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 26, 2016, 4:45 p.m. View Comments

Miller and Maclan MRR motor won NIS third round

Maclan drivers scored six finals appearances at Tacoma RC Raceway at the third round of the Northwest Indoor Series.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 25, 2016, 1:55 p.m. View Comments

HPI Racing to debut 14 new models at Nuremberg Toy Fair [VIDEO]

Here's your first look at the new HPI Venture scale crawler, Baja Kraken Sidewinder X5 and TSK-b Class 1 buggies, RS4 Sport 3 Hoonicorn RTR drifter, Savage XS Flux Vaughn Gittin Jr. Signature Edition, 2015 Ford Mustang RTR Spec 5 RS4 Sport 3, Formula

Aaron Waldron Jan. 25, 2016, 1:23 p.m. View Comments

TWT signed Vejrak, Sirigupta and Lomrose

Thailand-based pit accessory brand TWT has picked up three more Southeast Asian on-road racing stars.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 25, 2016, 1 p.m. View Comments

New Hobao Racing Hyper MT Plus nitro and electric monster trucks

Hobao Racing is preparing nitro and electric versions of its Hyper MT platform that feature an upgraded steering system, improved materials, and a new look.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 25, 2016, 3:47 p.m. View Comments

Savoya confirmed move to Team Losi Racing

French off-road racer and multi-time European Champion Renaud Savoya has officially signed with TLR.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 25, 2016, 4:09 p.m. View Comments

Check out David Ronnefalk's new personal indoor track [VIDEO]

European Champion David Ronnefalk grew tired of driving two hours to the nearest electric off-road track - so he built his own.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 25, 2016, 7:20 p.m. View Comments

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