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Richards gave Maclan MRR motor its biggest win yet at JConcepts Winter Indoor Nationals

Maclan Racing driver JP Richards used the new Maclan Racing MRR motor to win the demand 4WD Modified Buggy class at Smactrac last weekend.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 9, 2016, 7:09 p.m. View Comments

Coelho, Streit and Rathiesky claimed Euro Touring Series round two victory

XRAY drivers Bruno Coelho and Jan Rathiesky won the Modified Touring and Formula One classes at the second round of the ETS, while Tony Streit topped the Pro Stock Touring class.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 9, 2016, 7:37 p.m. View Comments

Berton won Montpellier GP

Sixteen-year-old Italian wonderkid Riccardo Berton beat a star-studded field of some of the world's best buggy racers in France last weekend.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 9, 2016, 7:29 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Chris Tocco

The owner of RC Tracks of Las Vegas talked about how he got his start in RC, why he wanted to open a track, and what he's most excited for when the IFMAR Worlds visits his facility in October.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 9, 2016, 5:37 p.m. View Comments

Pro-Line showed off the SwitchBlade tire in new promo clip [VIDEO]

Learn more about the latest addition to Pro-Line Racing's world championship-winning line of 1/8-scale off-road buggy tires in this new vid about the SwitchBlade.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 9, 2016, 2:59 p.m. View Comments

RC Excitement to host Scotty Ernst's Off-Road Showdown on March 18-20

Famed event organizer Scotty Ernst is teaming up with one of the Northeast's best-known indoor off-road facilities for a two-day race next month.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 9, 2016, 2:18 p.m. View Comments

New Reedy Blackbox 800Z speed control and Sonic 540-M3 motor combos

Now you can pick up a Reedy zero-timing ESC paired with your choice of motor.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 9, 2016, 12:46 p.m. View Comments

New HARD Racing Cheng Ho X-Large hauler bag

The latest Cheng Ho luggage from HARD Racing is big enough to carry a monster truck - or anything else you might need to bring to the track or bash spot.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 9, 2016, 12:07 p.m. View Comments

Tessmann dominated Sin City Nitro Encounter

Defending world champion Ty Tessmann won both the Truck and Buggy classes at RC Tracks of Las Vegas last weekend.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 8, 2016, 12:18 p.m. View Comments

Watch Adam Drake show how to prep pre-oiled air filter foams [VIDEO]

Mugen Seiki's Adam Drake goes through the steps to properly prepare and install the new pre-oiled air filter foam elements from Flash Point RC.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 8, 2016, 8:17 p.m. View Comments

XRAY's new thicker Lexan rear wing for XB2

XRAY's new wing for the XB2 is 1.5mm thick, which increases traction and stability in addition to being more durable.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 8, 2016, 7:19 p.m. View Comments

New SMC Racing Totemic modified 2-pole brushless motors

SMC Racing has announced a new line of sensored brushless motors designed for high-end competition, available with stators from 5.5- to 9.5-turns and using two different rotor options.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 8, 2016, 12:41 p.m. View Comments

Richards and Kosciuszek split Buggy class wins at JConcepts Winter Indoor Nationals

JP Richards and Alex Kosciuszek swapped the top spots on the podium in 2WD and 4WD at SmacTrac, while Lucas Duncan scored two Stock class wins.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 8, 2016, 7:29 p.m. View Comments

Team Associated named title sponsor of 2016 JBRL series

For the first time in series history, the Jimmy Babcock Racing League has named Team Associated its headlining sponsor for both the nitro and electric championships.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 8, 2016, 2:19 p.m. View Comments

Graham Alsop joined Team Losi Racing and Horizon Hobby UK

Horizon Hobby UK announced that British nitro off-road racing veteran Graham Alsop has signed on to drive for Team Losi Racing.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 8, 2016, 7:04 p.m. View Comments

POLL: What's the last RC item you purchased?

The last time you opened your wallet at the hobby shop or punched in your credit card number online, what were you buying?

Aaron Waldron Feb. 8, 2016, 6:21 p.m. View Comments

40-and-over "Worlds" Race returning to Vaasa

The Motorsport Club of Vaasa will once again crown unofficial world champions in higher age groups, this time with both the 2WD and 4WD classes competing all weekend long.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 8, 2016, 6:51 p.m. View Comments

New Flash Point RC pre-oiled air filters and high-temp exhaust gaskets

Flash Point RC now offers pre-oiled air filter foam elements for a variety of nitro off-road vehicles, as well as high-temperature rubber gaskets for .21 engines.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 8, 2016, 1:15 p.m. View Comments

International field confirmed for inaugural TnT Grand Prix on island of Tobago

The Radio Controlled Model Organization of Trinidad & Tobago is preparing for its first major on-road race at Dwight York Stadium - and an international field of drivers are already confirmed.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 8, 2016, 5:39 p.m. View Comments

Trinity's new Revtech 24K 25.5-turn VTA motor

Trinity has added a new 25.5-turn motor to the Revtech 24K line.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 8, 2016, 4:59 p.m. View Comments

Weatherholt won Midwest RC Tour series opener

Triton RC team driver Collin Weatherholt won the final at JCP RC Raceway in Indianapolis to kick off the 2016 Midwest RC Tour.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 8, 2016, 2:42 p.m. View Comments

New Futaba S9372SV servo; Aquacraft Mini Alligator Tours swampboat upgraded to 2.4 GHz; Trakpower's Deiny won Chili Bowl Mod Sprint title

Hobbico's big news for the week includes a high-voltage mega surface servo, a radio system upgrade for a mini swamp boat, and a big win for a Trakpower battery.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 8, 2016, 4:24 p.m. View Comments

New WRC LM16 formula-based 1/10-scale pan car kit

Italian manufacturer WRC has introduced a new Le Mans Prototype-style on-road race car built upon the brand's F-One chassis.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 5, 2016, 11:58 a.m. View Comments

New REDS Racing "Durabell" long-wear clutch bell

REDS Racing has released a new clutch bell with a special coating and vented design for industry-leading durability and wear.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 5, 2016, 12:33 p.m. View Comments

RPM wing mounts to fit Team Durango and ARRMA 1/8-scale vehicles

Tired of breaking the rear wing mounts on your Team Durango or ARRMA buggy or truck? RPM's new option parts are made of flexible, extremely strong nylon.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 5, 2016, 6:03 p.m. View Comments

New Scorpion RS-3240 3.5-turn brushless motor and portable USB charger

Scorpion Power Systems has added a 3.5-turn motor to its RS series, intended for on-road racing, and offers a handy USB portable charger for mobile devices.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 5, 2016, 6:53 p.m. View Comments

New carbon fiber steering stiffener set for Team C TC10 and TR10

Carbon fiber steering stiffener set decreases flex in the front of the chassis on both models of Team C touring cars for more predictable steering.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 5, 2016, 7:11 p.m. View Comments

BREAKING: Production-ready Team Associated RC8T3 at Sin City Nitro Encounter

Team Associated's Richard Saxton posted a photo of Spencer Rivkin's 1/8-scale nitro truck in pit lane at RC Tracks of Las Vegas - does that mean the official announcement is coming soon?

Aaron Waldron Feb. 5, 2016, 6:28 p.m. View Comments

Limited edition black-anodized Slash parts from ST Racing Concepts

Team STRC has released a small run of their aluminum options for the Slash 2WD and 4x4 anodized in stealthy black.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 5, 2016, 3:22 p.m. View Comments

Serpent named David Ehrbar new team manager and designer

German racing veteran and three-year team driver David Ehrbar has joined Serpent full-time, where he will oversee on-road team drivers and assist Michael Salven in creating new products.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 5, 2016, 12:54 p.m. View Comments

New Arrowmax titanium countersunk and button head metric hardware

Arrowmax has released an assortment of countersunk and button head M3 and M4 fasteners made of high-grade titanium.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 5, 2016, 7:19 p.m. View Comments

XRAY XB2 Dirt Edition coming soon

XRAY has announced that details of the second version of the brand's XB2 2WD buggy, fitted with parts designed to improve the car's performance on natural surfaces, will be published in the near future.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 5, 2016, 1:07 p.m. View Comments

AKA's new Crosslink stadium truck tire

To go along with yesterday's release of the Crosslink for 2.2-inch buggy rear wheels, AKA has announced a stadium truck version as well.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 4, 2016, 11:31 a.m. View Comments

Team Associated drivers looking to defend JConcepts Indoor National Series titles

After winning five series championships last season, Team Associated is looking forward to another strong showing ahead of this weekend's JConcepts Indoor National Series kickoff.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 4, 2016, 8:11 p.m. View Comments