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Truman, Everitt and Tatlow led NEMO domination of SRS series third round

Tony Truman, Mark Everitt and James Tatlow each claimed wins as Agama scored eight of nine podium positions in Colchester.

Aaron Waldron May 18, 2016, 9:08 a.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: Can we make off-road great again?

Despite today's generation of racers, tracks and products trending toward smoother, higher-speed, more consistent courses, there's a vocal minority pushing to protect the sanctity of "true off-road" - despite what's best for the industry, or even pra

Aaron Waldron May 18, 2016, 4:13 p.m. View Comments

Hachler won Jakarta Open

Simon Kurzbuch set TQ at the Toykar Futaba OS Jakarta Open in Indonesia, but his teammate Silvio Hachler took the victory after the 45-minute final.

Aaron Waldron May 17, 2016, 8:54 a.m. View Comments

Watch Adam Drake show how to build pillow balls [VIDEO]

In his latest video, Mugen Seiki's Adam Drake gives tips on how to correctly build pillow balls for the front end of a MBX7 buggy - or any vehicle.

Aaron Waldron May 17, 2016, 9:09 a.m. View Comments

Watch Keep It RC build an Axial Wraith in three 30(ish)-second videos

Hobbico and Keep It RC's Instant RC video serious sped up the Axial Wraith rock racer build process into three quick videos to show just what goes on to get this kit built, wired, and decked out with option parts.

Aaron Waldron May 17, 2016, 8:34 a.m. View Comments

Kurzbuch won second round of Swiss 1/8-scale Nationals

Shepherd's Simon Kurzbuch earned TQ after setting the fastest time in three of the four qualifying rounds, endured a wet track for the first 15 minutes of the 45-minute final, and sped off to victory.

Aaron Waldron May 17, 2016, 9:02 a.m. View Comments

Teaser of Pro-Line's new Badlands MX28 all-terrain monster truck tire [VIDEO]

Here's a first look at a new trucker tread from Pro-Line Racing, which brings the aggressive Badlands lug pattern to 2.8-inch wheels for the PRO-MT and Stampede.

Aaron Waldron May 17, 2016, 11:05 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Lee Martin

British off-road ace Lee Martin talked about his racing career, his goals, and what he loves most about RC in this week's Talk It Up Tuesday.

Aaron Waldron May 17, 2016, 4:34 p.m. View Comments

AKA's new 1/10-scale tire break-in tool

AKA has prepared a new "break-in stick" that chucks into any drill, with a 12mm hex that makes it simple to scrub in new tires on sandpaper so that they've got maximum grip the first time you hit the track.

Aaron Waldron May 17, 2016, 10:34 a.m. View Comments

GUEST POST: Adragna dissected the lay-down evolution of 2WD buggies

Every major 2WD buggy manufacturer produces some sort of "lay down" transmission version - or conversion - to suit high-bite track conditions. Here's an in-depth look at how this movement picked up momentum, as well as racer input and a breakdown of

Aaron Waldron May 17, 2016, 2:41 p.m. View Comments

Mugen Seiki's new 4-shoe clutch

The Mugen Seiki four-shoe clutch first seen in prototype form at the Dirt Nitro Challenge is now available for MBX7-series vehicles.

Aaron Waldron May 16, 2016, 4:34 p.m. View Comments

Maifield, Sartel brothers and Monteiro won TLR Cup in France

The TLR Cup was held last weekend in Noeux les Mines, France, drawing the fastest Team Losi Racing drivers from Europe and around the world. Ryan Maifield beat Renaud Savoya on a tiebreaker for the Nitro Buggy title, Jerome Sartel won the Truggy cate

Aaron Waldron May 16, 2016, 9:51 a.m. View Comments

King won second round of JBRL

Cody King finished ahead of Jeremy Kortz and Dayton Brown to win the Pro Buggy final at round two of the Jimmy Babcock Racing League last weekend, hosted by Thunder Alley RC Raceway.

Aaron Waldron May 16, 2016, 9:07 a.m. View Comments

POLL: If you could build your own off-road track, what surface would you pick?

Imagine you've been given a blank check to build your own off-road racing facility. Would you pick carpet or dirt?

Aaron Waldron May 16, 2016, 11:43 a.m. View Comments

New REDS Racing Gen2 carburetor venturi sets

REDS Racing has released new sets of the Gen2 carburetor venturi for its off- and on-road racing engines, which improve torque and tuning stability without sacrificing fuel mileage.

Aaron Waldron May 16, 2016, 4:41 p.m. View Comments

Ronnefalk won Euros Warm-Up in Spain [VIDEO]

AKA Products driver and two-time former European Champion David Ronnefalk won the Warm-Up in Redovan, Spain. Check out the one-hour replay from InfoRC!

Aaron Waldron May 16, 2016, 9:26 a.m. View Comments

Rivkin's double victory highlighted JConcepts Spring Indoor Nationals

Tacoma RC Raceway hosted the JConcepts Spring Indoor Nationals last weekend, where reigning 2WD World Champion Spencer Rivkin won both 2WD and 4WD classes. Here are the full results.

Aaron Waldron May 16, 2016, 10:31 a.m. View Comments

AVID preparing new Aura bearing kits for B6 and B6D

AVID has released details of upcoming bearing kits for the B6 and B6D, which will allow racers to upgrade their cars in sections - or all at once.

Aaron Waldron May 16, 2016, 2:50 p.m. View Comments

Furtado clinched Maximus RC Raceway Winter Points Series double

After six consecutive Saturday nights of racing, Pro-Line's Scott Furtado won both 2WD and 4WD Winter Points Series titles on the turf off-road track at Maximus RC Raceway.

Aaron Waldron May 16, 2016, 10:53 a.m. View Comments

Weatherholt won Ohio Valley Championships

Triton RC powered Collin Weatherholt to the Ohio Valley Championship at Speed Line Raceway last weekend.

Aaron Waldron May 16, 2016, 8:23 a.m. View Comments

IFMAR Worlds at RC Tracks Las Vegas Stage 2 report

RC Tracks Las Vegas has published its Stage 2 report for the upcoming IFMAR Worlds in October - detailing information that racers, teams, and spectators will find useful.

Aaron Waldron May 16, 2016, 4:18 p.m. View Comments

Team Azarashi heavy-duty Great front wing set suitable for 1/8-scale buggies

Team Azarashi has announced a limited edition HD Great wing set that's 50% more durable than standard - providing extra strength for 1/10-scale and 1/8-scale buggies.

Aaron Waldron May 16, 2016, 4:12 p.m. View Comments

Results and replays from fifth annual JConcepts Stock Nationals [VIDEO]

OCRC Raceway hosted the yearly Stock Nationals last weekend, drawing over 235 entries across 11 different classes with one thing in common - 17.5 turn motors. Here are the full A-Main results and replays of the racing action.

Aaron Waldron May 16, 2016, 12:51 p.m. View Comments

Maxima to re-enter European market

After a brief lull in product support across Europe, Maxima / Mx has launched Maxima Europa with headquarters in Portugal.

Aaron Waldron May 13, 2016, 4:09 p.m. View Comments

Huang signed with Sunpadow

Sunpadow has signed Guangzhou resident on-road racer Gary Huang to represent the brand and assist with developing new products.

Aaron Waldron May 13, 2016, 4:29 p.m. View Comments

AKA's Stringer won the Rock Cup

AKA team driver Aaron Stringer used Soft-compound Impacts to TQ and win last weekend in Rockhampton.

Aaron Waldron May 13, 2016, 4:40 p.m. View Comments

Schelle Racing taking pre-orders for titanium upper screw set for B6 buggies

Planning on picking up a new B6 or B6D? Schelle Racing is preparing a titanium screw set for the new platform that removes 12 grams from the highest points of the car.

Aaron Waldron May 13, 2016, 10:21 a.m. View Comments

Check out Traxxas' new 50-mph catamaran! [VIDEO]

Traxxas got a head-start on summer with a new 6S-powered, officially licensed DCB M41 Widebody catamaran replica that's ready to hit the water running.

Aaron Waldron May 13, 2016, 10:36 a.m. View Comments

RUDDOG's new RP1206 coreless low-profile servo

The new RP1206 low-profile servo from RUDDOG uses a coreless motor and is high-voltage-compatible, which provides plenty of speed and torque, and is available with short or long leads to fit neatly in any vehicle.

Aaron Waldron May 13, 2016, 11:03 a.m. View Comments

RC Concept's new MC5R engine

RC Concept developed the new MC5R alongside European Champions Renaud Savoya and Lee Martin, with components designed to increase fuel economy, power and reliability.

Aaron Waldron May 13, 2016, 12:20 p.m. View Comments

New Bittydesign ASCARI 190mm touring car shell [VIDEO]

Seven engineers and designers teamed up to create the new Bittydesign ASCARI for 190mm touring cars. Here's a closer look at the finished product.

Aaron Waldron May 13, 2016, 1:11 p.m. View Comments

LiveRC and Matt Gerald Racing teaming up again for 2016

LiveRC is returning as the title sponsor for two-time off-road world champion Matt Gerald's #395 Single Buggy for the 2016 TORC season.

Aaron Waldron May 13, 2016, 3:16 p.m. View Comments

New Hitec Quadracer 280 FPV drone

The new Quadracer 280 from Hitec RCD is ready to start shredding your local course, complete with motors, battery and radio system - just add goggles!

Aaron Waldron May 13, 2016, 3:46 p.m. View Comments

Dirt Racing Products ergonomic tire-gluing bands

JConcepts has released new Dirt Racing Products bands with specially-designed finger tabs, molded in highly elastic yellow material and sized to 1/10- and 1/8-scale tires and wheels.

Aaron Waldron May 12, 2016, 10:36 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Semifinal replays from Worlds Warm-Up at RC Tracks Las Vegas

The one-hour final was cancelled after drivers voted not to trash their cars on the rain-soaked surface, but the semifinals at the IFMAR Worlds Warm-Up in Las Vegas had plenty of awesome racing. Click here to watch both 30-minute replays!

Aaron Waldron May 12, 2016, 3:41 p.m. View Comments

Tamiya to re-release Blackfoot monster truck

Tamiya Blog shared a couple of photos of the upcoming re-issue of the iconic Blackfoot monster truck.

Aaron Waldron May 12, 2016, 4:07 p.m. View Comments

New KO Propo RSx one10 Type S servo

KO Propo showed off an upcoming RSx one10 Type S high-voltage, low-profile servo at this week's Shizuoka Hobby Show (via RC Monkey).

Aaron Waldron May 12, 2016, 1:11 p.m. View Comments

New RUDDOG RP540 series lightweight competition brushless motors

RUDDOG Distribution's new RP540 sensored brushless motors utilize the latest technology, resulting in cool running temperatures, maximum power, and low weight.

Aaron Waldron May 12, 2016, 11:15 a.m. View Comments

Awesome Kyosho MP9 TKI4 clip from 5150 Productions [VIDEO]

5150 Productions put together a three-minute video about the latest Kyosho 1/8-scale off-road racing buggy that all racing fans must watch!

Aaron Waldron May 12, 2016, 12:55 p.m. View Comments

FireBrand RC's Bloodshot-RT9 wheels and Fang treaded tires for touring cars

FireBrand RC wrapped its stylish new Bloodshot-RT9 2.0" x 1.0" wheels, which feature a deep 9mm offset, with new, directionally-treaded Fang tires. Also - check out a sneak peek of the Sandshark Baja body!

Aaron Waldron May 12, 2016, 3:23 p.m. View Comments

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