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Factory Team option parts for Team Associated Apex, ProSC 4x4 and ProRally

Team Associated now offers an assortment of blue-anodized aluminum suspension and steering pieces for three of its popular 4WD ready-to-runs.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 1, 2016, 7:21 p.m. View Comments

Watch the Pro-Line Racing 1966 Ford F-100 body pose for the camera [VIDEO]

New Pro-Line promo video shows a scale rig built with the new 1966 Ford F-100 pickup shell sitting pretty in the studio.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 1, 2016, 4:27 p.m. View Comments

Lutz and Bornhorst swept Southern Indoor Champs; Kirkman won Grassroots opener

Ryan Lutz beat his Tekno RC teammate Joe Bornhorst in all three classes in Georgia after the two shared TQ's. In SoCal, Shaun Kirkman won the Truggy final at the Grassroots series opener.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 1, 2016, 1:31 p.m. View Comments

Hobbywing signed Bruno Coelho through 2018

Reigning IFMAR 4WD world champion Bruno Coelho has switched from LRP to Hobbywing, having signed a three-year deal.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 1, 2016, 1:24 p.m. View Comments

New Infinity 1/8-scale on-road car to debut tomorrow

New racing marquee Creation Model, who signed 9-time world champion Lamberto Collari in October, will release the brand's new Infinity racing chassis on February 2.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 1, 2016, 10:31 a.m. View Comments

Two new Maverick RC models, fresh look for existing vehicles

HPI Racing spinoff Maverick RC has introduced new Strada Desert Truck and Rallycross RTR's, as well as new bodies for three of the line's most popular offerings and new chassis anodizing for all.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 1, 2016, 4:05 p.m. View Comments

POLL: What's the biggest factor in determining whether to attend a big race?

When you're deciding which marquee event deserves your vacation time and paycheck, which is the most important thing to consider?

Aaron Waldron Feb. 1, 2016, 6:35 p.m. View Comments

XRAY aluminum flex chassis for X1 formula racer

XRAY's new optional chassis has special cutout openings for increased flex, which adds traction and steering on low- to medium-bite tracks.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 29, 2016, 11:16 a.m. View Comments

New JConcepts narrow and wide front wings for TLR 22 3.0

JConcepts has released two different front wing options that are a direct fit for the TLR 22 3.0 buggy.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 29, 2016, 11:06 a.m. View Comments

Kyosho Optima re-release coming soon?

Kyosho posted a teaser to its website and Facebook page hinting at an upcoming announcement, showing the silhouette of what looks like a vintage off-road buggy.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 29, 2016, 2:28 p.m. View Comments

Team Magic E6 III BES full-option monster truck rolling chassis [GALLERY]

The latest monster truck from Team Magic is a almost-ready-to-run version of its very popular E6 III HX RTR loaded with gold-anodized aluminum parts.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 29, 2016, 12:18 p.m. View Comments

Core RC tool and oil bags, new Pro Series 1S LiPo

Core RC has released two new pieces of racer luggage, along with the first pack in a new Pro Series of LiPo batteries.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 29, 2016, 11:51 a.m. View Comments

First look at upcoming HB D816 e-buggy, D815 RGT8 GT car, and CRF3 engine

HB Europe will soon release details of a new D816 brushless-powered 1/8-scale buggy and the D815 RGT8 that was first spotted at last year's World Cup in Malaysia. The HB-badged Team Orion CRF3 engine is already available in some parts of the world.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 29, 2016, 1:19 p.m. View Comments

Four new Dynamite SpeedTreads II 1/8-scale buggy pre-mounted tire options

Dynamite RC has introduced the Fullwick, Gription, Dirtsmith and Dirtrage tire patterns pre-mounted to white 1/8-scale buggy wheels.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 29, 2016, 12:54 p.m. View Comments

PR Racing America appointed Fred Wieland as East Coast team manager

Long-time PR Racing America team driver Fred Wieland will oversee sponsored drivers throughout the eastern United States.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 29, 2016, 2:59 p.m. View Comments

Luxury RC aluminum camber arms for Traxxas vehicles

Luxury RC's aluminum camber arms are more durable, colorful options to replace the plastic pieces on a variety of 2WD Traxxas trucks.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 28, 2016, 6:15 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

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

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

New Reedy 1216-C2 AC/DC-powered competition balance charger

After the first "teaser" image of this new Reedy charger was posted a year ago, it's finally ready for the public.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 28, 2016, 6:26 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

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 Novarossi MITO 35 World Champion combo and P5 XLT 16 off-road engine

Novarossi has released two new engines designed to compete at the highest levels of on- and off-road racing, including a box set commemorating Simon Kurzbuch's World Championship win.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 28, 2016, 12:38 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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