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Blanco swept Venezuelan 1/8-scale off-road nationals

Miguel Daniel Blanco Moreno won E-Buggy, Nitro Truck, and Nitro Buggy at Xtreme Racing RC Raceway in La Lagunita, Caracas to add three more championships to his trophy case.

Aaron Waldron July 20, 2015, 3:31 p.m. View Comments

Maifield and Cavalieri topped two each at rain-soaked Hot Rod Hobbies Shootout

Ryan Maifield swept the Buggy classes and his Team Orion-powered teammate Ryan Cavalieri was the top Truck driver after the rain struck the 18th annual Hot Rod Hobbies Off-Road Shootout.

Aaron Waldron July 20, 2015, 12:25 p.m. View Comments

New HB D216 action photos from Hot Rod Shootout

Upgrade RC's Robert Ibon snapped a few photos of Ty Tessmann's and Drew Moller's buggies at last weekend's Hot Rod Shootout.

Aaron Waldron July 20, 2015, 10:53 a.m. View Comments

VP Pro's foam filter elements for HB buggies

VP Pro now offers ten-packs of foam filters and pre-filters for the D812 and D815.

Aaron Waldron July 20, 2015, 6:37 p.m. View Comments

POLL: How do you feel about racing in the rain?

Rain typically stops outdoor RC racing in its tracks. Now that electronics have improved, is it time to start racing in the rain?

Aaron Waldron July 20, 2015, 1:02 p.m. View Comments

Serpent Natrix 748e promo video

Serpent gives a closer look at the performance of its new brushless-powered 200mm touring car based on the Natrix 748 with a cool promo video.

Aaron Waldron July 20, 2015, 1:49 p.m. View Comments

Flash Point introduces first 2S LiPo receiver and transmitter battery

Flash Point R/C Racing Products now offers a flat 2S LiPo pack to power receivers and transmitters.

Aaron Waldron July 20, 2015, 6:55 p.m. View Comments

Pro-Line signed Kim Einert, one of Europe's fastest female racers [UPDATED]

Eighteen-year-old German racer Kim Einert has signed a deal with Pro-Line.

Aaron Waldron July 20, 2015, 4:39 p.m. View Comments

New REDS Racing M7 World Cup S engine and updated t-shirt

The full details on new items from REDS Racing, including the M7WCS .21 on-road racing engine and a gray t-shirt sporting the brand's newest logo.

Aaron Waldron July 20, 2015, 5:25 p.m. View Comments

New Viper F1X from T.O.P. Racing features new front suspension and servo mount

The front of the T.O.P. Racing F1 has been redesigned for better performance - and you'll be able to convert your old car to the new spec.

Aaron Waldron July 17, 2015, 12:54 p.m. View Comments

Tamiya's TT-02B gets the limited edition MS treatment

Tamiya upgraded its very basic TT-02B 4WD buggy with the full-factory racer package.

Aaron Waldron July 17, 2015, 1:23 p.m. View Comments

TLR's 12.5-degree aluminum front caster blocks and new front belt cover set for 22-4

Team Losi Racing now offers two new hop-ups to help 22-4 owners get the most of their 4WD buggies.

Aaron Waldron July 17, 2015, 4:39 p.m. View Comments

Team Durango's Travis Amezcua explains how to adjust ride height and what the changes do

Travis Amezcua, Field Consultant for Team Durango, talks about what ride height is, what it does, and how to adjust it.

Aaron Waldron July 17, 2015, 12:25 p.m. View Comments

Sweep Racing's new Vortex Lexan GT wing

Sweep Racing has introduced a Lexan wing for the 1/8-scale GT on-road racing class, with special features created to produce maximum grip.

Aaron Waldron July 17, 2015, 11:49 a.m. View Comments

Popular Dutch Facebook page for Losi large scale news to encompass all sizes

Losi Bigscale Nederland will now be known simply as Losi Racing Nederland, bringing Losi fans news of all sizes starting with this weekend's Losi Experience.

Aaron Waldron July 17, 2015, 2:38 p.m. View Comments

Team Associated RC8B3E brushless-powered 1/8-scale buggy on the way?

Steven Hartson competed at last weekend's ROAR National Championships for 1/8-scale electric buggies and trucks with a prototype brushless version of the new RC8B3 buggy.

Aaron Waldron July 16, 2015, 6:34 p.m. View Comments

LRP's Ongaro won Junior European title

14-year-old Italian driver Davide Ongaro finished fourth in the Euros final with his LRP-powered Mugen Seiki buggy, earning the Junior title.

Aaron Waldron July 16, 2015, 4:58 p.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Factory RC carbon fiber options for Yokomo YZ-2 [UPDATED]

SDRC local Will Stuart gives his opinions of an array of pieces for the his 2WD buggies from Factory RC.

Aaron Waldron July 16, 2015, 3:20 p.m. View Comments

MHOR crew shows how to install a new steering servo

Did you blow out the stock steering servo in your vehicle and need to replace it, or simply looking to upgrade? Here's how to drop the new unit in properly.

Aaron Waldron July 16, 2015, 12:46 p.m. View Comments

First photos of Tessmann's HB 2WD buggy shown from Shootout

Ty Tessmann continued to be a tease this morning when he posted this distant snap of his new buggy on the track surface at Hot Rod Hobbies.

Aaron Waldron July 16, 2015, 1:24 p.m. View Comments

HUDY's new FlexFit cap

New stretchy black cotton baseball-style hat with brim adorned with HUDY livery.

Aaron Waldron July 16, 2015, 11:27 a.m. View Comments

Revolution Design's new AE 5M-series battery brace and increased assortment of Ultra bearing sets

RDRP now offers a carbon fiber battery plate to fit Team Associated's mid-motor 2WD vehicles as well as bearing sets for 18 new vehicles.

Aaron Waldron July 16, 2015, 11:38 a.m. View Comments

Shepherd's slick shock pistons

Shepherd has released an updated range of pistons for the Velox Revolutionary Shock System that provide different damping characteristics.

Aaron Waldron July 16, 2015, 11:56 a.m. View Comments

Samix servo plate for SCX10 available anodized in four colors

Samix now offers an aluminum servo plate for Axial's trail rig in black, green, silver, and gun metal.

Aaron Waldron July 16, 2015, 11:17 a.m. View Comments

Euro Nitro Series round in Germany sets attendance record

Over 160 entries will compete in Ettingen in the third round of the ENS.

Aaron Waldron July 16, 2015, 12:34 p.m. View Comments

Mugen Seiki's Adam Drake explains gear ratios

Listen as Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing explains why gearing is important in a nitro vehicle.

Aaron Waldron July 16, 2015, 11:01 a.m. View Comments

Convert your old fuel gun into a fuel stick with this kit from RC4Speed

Fuel up faster by turning your old fuel gun into a faster-flowing stick.

Aaron Waldron July 16, 2015, 12:07 p.m. View Comments

Pro-Line's second PRO-MT back-flipping, neighborhood and track thrashing video

Pro-Line had so much fun shooting the first PRO-MT promo video that four PL team members loaded up their trucks for more on- and off-track action.

Aaron Waldron July 16, 2015, 12:23 p.m. View Comments

ECX Temper 1/18-scale crawler coming soon

ECX has released details of its new mini climber, the Temper, which will arrive in September.

Aaron Waldron July 16, 2015, noon View Comments

Hitec RCD turned out a next-gen digital continuous rotation robotics servo

Hitec's HSR-6245 is a digital, higher-performing replacement for the brand's previous continuous rotation servo, making it an ideal choice for a robot with certain equipment - like a BattleBots swinging hammer, for instance.

Aaron Waldron July 15, 2015, 4:35 p.m. View Comments

T-Works carbon fiber D815 arm stiffeners

T-Works’ new carbon fiber plates might not get you excited, but they make the D815’s arms stiffer.

Aaron Waldron July 15, 2015, 4:48 p.m. View Comments

AKA spills the beans on 1/10-Scale Buggy Slicks

AKA now offers molded slicks for 1/10-scale 2WD and 4WD buggies.

Aaron Waldron July 15, 2015, 5:27 p.m. View Comments

Watch the inaugural Drone Nationals live from the California State Fair starting tomorrow at 9 AM PT

The 2015 FatShark US National Drone Racing Championships at the California State Fair will be broadcasted live this week, showcasing both racing and freestyle events.

Aaron Waldron July 15, 2015, 1:38 p.m. View Comments

Ty Tessmann's tire gluing tips [VIDEO]

World Champion Ty Tessmann shows how to glue 1/8-scale buggy tires.

Aaron Waldron July 15, 2015, 1:10 p.m. View Comments

VP Pro's new 1/10-scale wheel balancer and bodies for MBX7R and A215

VP Pro's three new products include a wheel balancer for 1/10-scale vehicles, and new Lexan shells for Mugen Seiki's and Agama's nitro 1/8-scale buggies.

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

Additional blue-anodized Axial Yeti aluminum options from STRC

STRC's second wave of blue anodized aluminum goodies wash over the Axial Yeti.

Aaron Waldron July 15, 2015, 3:02 p.m. View Comments

Ryan Lutz's ROAR 1/8-Scale and 4x4 short course Electric Off-Road Nationals race report

Tekno RC's Ryan Lutz talks about three third place finishes.

Aaron Waldron July 15, 2015, 3:11 p.m. View Comments

Official PR Racing America press launch includes new website and t-shirt

PR Racing America takes over as the name of PR Racing in the United States, handing over the title "Hobby Pro" to the dealer website.

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

BREAKING: HB 2WD to debut at Hot Rod Shootout?

Photo posted from the HB-HPI Racing camp of Ty Tessmann packing for this weekend's race in Southern California shows what looks like a vehicle purposely obscured.

Aaron Waldron July 15, 2015, 1:03 a.m. View Comments

Orion's all-in-one motor and ESC - the dDrive

Team Orion combined a speed control and motor into a single unit, creating its new dDrive.

Aaron Waldron July 15, 2015, 12:06 p.m. View Comments

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