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Chazz Sinclair describes X-Factory Infinity chassis for SC5M [VIDEO]

Almost three minutes of Chazz Sinclair talking about X-Factory's new short course truck chassis.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 16, 2015, 11:24 a.m. View Comments

TLR teammates Diego, Mitch and Woodyard won six classes at Thunder Alley Christmas Crazy Giveaway Race

Team Losi Racing drivers Luis Diego, JR Mitch and Austin Woodyard dominated the annual holiday-themed event in Wilson, North Carolina.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 16, 2015, 12:10 p.m. View Comments

Kortz confirmed Kyosho return

Former ROAR national champion and IFMAR Worlds finalist Jeremy Kortz has left JQ Racing and rejoined Kyosho, where he enjoyed his best success.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 16, 2015, 12:25 p.m. View Comments

New Team Associated Factory Team lightweight aluminum pillow balls for RC8B3

Team Associated has released new Factory Team optional pillow balls for the brand's latest 1/8-scale buggy platform.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 16, 2015, 2:24 p.m. View Comments

Schelle's new black-anodized washers

Schelle Racing Innovations has released new black-anodized washers in four different thicknesses, as well as an assorted set, which can me used to space and shim a variety of components.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 16, 2015, 2:34 p.m. View Comments

NEMO's Skidmore won at NDOR

NEMO Racing driver Jonny Skidmore won last weekend's round of the Astro Winter Series.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 16, 2015, 8:19 p.m. View Comments

RC Car World's annual Race Against Cancer raised $1600 for nearby cancer ward

Over 60 racers hit the carpet at the popular Philadelphia hobby shop to raise money for Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton, NY.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 16, 2015, 3:25 p.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: The silliest part of silly season

As more manufacturers turn to sponsoring drivers as a means of capturing direct sales and leveraging social networks, an increasing number of guilty accomplices seem to be getting frustrated by it.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 16, 2015, 7:40 p.m. View Comments

JConcepts Gold Dirt Webs and Pro-Line MC Electrons chosen as 2WD and 4WD spec tires for Reedy Race

The Reedy Race of Champions announced the spec tires chosen for both 2WD and 4WD portions of the historic annual event.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 16, 2015, 8:28 p.m. View Comments

How to program the new Maclan Racing Diamondback ESC and adjust it with the Pro-Link programmer [VIDEO]

Maclan Racing published an informative video walking users through the use of its new speed control and programming device.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 16, 2015, 8:47 p.m. View Comments

New Pro-Line BFGoodrich crawler tires, True Scale 2017 Raptor SCT body, PowerStroke XT shocks, and 2016 t-shirts and hoodies

Pro-Line's last monthly batch of new stuff for 2015 includes new scale tires and short course body, extra-long Powerstroke shocks, a hoodie and two t-shirts.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 15, 2015, 1:35 p.m. View Comments

New Sweep Racing Pixel 1/8-scale off-road buggy tire

Sweep Racing's newest 1/8-scale off-road tire features high-definition tread.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 15, 2015, 11:58 a.m. View Comments

Serpent's new S100 LTR 1/10-scale World GT pan car

Based on the S120 1/12-scale car, the new Serpent S100 LTR is built for the WGT and GT10 classes, and can be upgraded to Pro-10 size.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 15, 2015, 2:06 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Andrew Smolnik

Hobby Pro USA and PR Racing America founder Andrew Smolnik talked about his racing career and making a living in the RC industry that he loves.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 15, 2015, 4:30 p.m. View Comments

Watch Mugen Seiki's Adam Drake talk about his Novarossi engines [VIDEO]

Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing and Novarossi discusses his choice of engines and pipes.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 15, 2015, 11:16 a.m. View Comments

Learn how to install a Spektrum 6240 shorty servo into the TLR 22-4 [VIDEO]

Watch Ryan Dunford from Team Losi Racing install the Spektrum 6240 servo into the 22-4 4WD buggy.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 15, 2015, 2:24 p.m. View Comments

Rheinard and Rathiesky won ETS opener in Czech Republic

XRAY's Jan Rathiesky won the F1 and Stock Touring Car divisions at the first round of the 2015/2016 Euro Touring Series, while Tamiya's Marc Rheinard topped the Modified Touring Car class.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 15, 2015, 12:12 p.m. View Comments

Tebo took two wins at inaugural Speed RC Candy Cane Classic toy drive

Kyosho's Jared Tebo earned TQ and the win in both 2WD and 4WD at Speed RC's first charity toy drive race in Mooresville, NC.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 14, 2015, 8:02 p.m. View Comments

Malin Karlsen joined G-Force Hobby

Ten-year-old Norweigian racer Malin Karlsen has agreed to join the Japanese brand G-Force.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 14, 2015, 8:16 p.m. View Comments

Maifield and Saxton won Expert classes to highlight Thunder Alley Toys for Tots

Thunder Alley RC Raceway's Toys for Tots race last weekend attracted some of the Southwest's fastest nitro racers and raised tons of toys for needy families.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 14, 2015, 8:34 p.m. View Comments

Watch Tekno RC's Ryan Lutz show the proper way to build turnbuckles [VIDEO]

Tekno RC published a new how-to video showing team driver Ryan Lutz building turnbuckles - a task many racers find the most difficult part of constructing a new kit.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 14, 2015, 10:30 a.m. View Comments

Team Associated Factory Team CVA driveshafts and aluminum axles for RC8B3

Team Associated's new driveshafts and axles for their latest 1/8-scale buggy platform can radically change the car's handling.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 14, 2015, 10:53 a.m. View Comments

Wise won F1 at Virginia State Championships

Franchise Racing Products founder Michael Wise dominated the Formula class at MBR Speed Shop in Salem.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 14, 2015, 1:44 p.m. View Comments

Limited quantities of new Intech Racing ER-12M 2.0 now shipping

The latest 2WD buggy platform from Intech Racing will be available for the holidays - but only in small numbers.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 14, 2015, 10:45 a.m. View Comments

New REDS Racing 1/8-scale speed control coming soon

Italian engine and electronics marquee announced the upcoming unit on Facebook.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 14, 2015, 1:19 p.m. View Comments

Overmars swept stock classes, Day added 4WD win for Kyosho at NIS second round

Kyosho drivers took four class wins at the second round of the Northwest Indoor Series at TRCR in Washington.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 14, 2015, 7:30 p.m. View Comments

Cavalieri cleaned up in 2WD and 4WD at Top Gun Shootout

Team Orion-powered driver Ryan Cavalieri swept the Modified 2WD and 4WD buggy classes at SDRC Raceway for the third year in a row.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 14, 2015, 3:29 p.m. View Comments

ROAR Racing list of North American drivers qualified for 2016 IFMAR Worlds in Vegas

Here are the list of drivers eligible to enter next year's IFMAR World Championships after the 2015 ROAR Nationals.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 14, 2015, 2:58 p.m. View Comments

Traxxas Stampede 4x4 VXL bashing at the beach

Latest Traxxas promo video shows the brushless-powered 4WD monster truck taking the scenic route to the sand before cooling down with a dip.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 14, 2015, 7:46 p.m. View Comments

Denney departed from Associated and Reedy

Tanner Denney has announced the end of a seven-year relationship with Team Associated and Reedy.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 14, 2015, 12:14 p.m. View Comments

MOTIV RC fan stand

MOTIV RC's new fan mounting solution provides a secure base and finger protection.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 11, 2015, 2:23 p.m. View Comments

Adjustable Factory Team rear hubs for Team Associated RC8B3 platform

New aluminum rear hubs feature inserts for adjusting axle height

Aaron Waldron Dec. 11, 2015, 11:06 a.m. View Comments

Kyosho and Team Orion signed Chris Jarosz

Las Vegas resident Chris Jarosz has joined Kyosho and Team Orion after many years with his previous sponsors.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 11, 2015, 10:57 a.m. View Comments

DE Racing front and rear skid plates for RC8B3

DE Racing's new front BumpSkid and rear skid plate for Team Associated's newest 1/8-scale buggies reduce chassis wear.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 11, 2015, 12:28 p.m. View Comments

Exotek big bore bleeder caps for RB6 and B5M clamping rear hexes

Exotek Racing has released aluminum upper shock caps for Kyosho's big bore dampers, as well as beautifully machined drive hexes for the Team Associated 2WD buggy.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 11, 2015, 3:16 p.m. View Comments

New Pro-Line teaser for something "monster" next year

2016 is going to be a "monster" year for Pro-Line Racing. What do you think this is? A new set of tires and wheels? A new straight-axle monster truck? Something else?

Aaron Waldron Dec. 11, 2015, 5:50 p.m. View Comments

LiveRC's Brandon Rohde made a gripping change to personal racing program for 2016

Brandon Rohde has switched from Harbor Freight needlenose pliers to Craftsman, receiving what he feels was an unofficial "95%" deal.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 11, 2015, 6:35 p.m. View Comments

Ryan Lutz's recap of the best season of his career and annual charity auction

Tekno RC's Ryan Lutz enjoyed the best year of racing of his life in 2015 - here's what he had to say about it!

Aaron Waldron Dec. 11, 2015, 5:01 p.m. View Comments

Watch Adam Drake explain diff oil and shock oil tuning [VIDEO]

Two separate videos of Mugen Seiki Racing star Adam Drake describing the effects of tuning your vehicle's performance with silicone fluids.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 11, 2015, 4:25 p.m. View Comments

New Tekno RC aluminum servo horns, pit mat and complete center diff

Tekno RC has released three new aluminum servo horns, a large pit mat and a complete center differential replacement.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 11, 2015, 12:38 p.m. View Comments

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