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SILVER STATE: Tebo sweeps Buggy classes, Maifield takes Truck title

Jared Tebo won both Electric and Nitro Buggy main events at the Silver State, while Ryan Maifield added yet another trophy in 2015.

Aaron Waldron March 29, 2015, 11:44 p.m. View Comments

SILVER STATE: Moller signed with VP/Powermaster

VP/Powermaster secured two top-level drivers this weekend, including DrewMo!

Aaron Waldron March 28, 2015, 2:16 p.m. View Comments

SILVER STATE: Lutz, Batlle, and Maifield top round two - but it's Lutz, King, and Maifield with overnight TQ

Ryan Lutz and Ryan Maifield set the fastest times in round two of Nitro Truck and Nitro Buggy, respectively, to hold the overall in points heading into Friday night. Batlle might've topped E-Buggy, but King is still on top.

Aaron Waldron March 28, 2015, 3:20 a.m. View Comments

SILVER STATE: Batlle, Tessmann, and Cavalieri clinch overall TQs with wins in third round

The overall top qualifying spot in all three classes was decided by the fastest drivers in each, with Robert Batlle dominating E-Buggy, Ty Tessmann topping Truck, and Ryan Cavalieri outlasting his competitors in Buggy.

Aaron Waldron March 28, 2015, 8:42 p.m. View Comments

Keilor Offroad RC Club needs your help!

KEORCA is looking to crowd funding to be able to improve their facility and allow wheelchair access

Aaron Waldron March 28, 2015, 9:52 a.m. View Comments

SILVER STATE: RC Addiction signed Dylan Rodriguez to run NitroPro fuel

Las Vegas native Dylan Rodriguez, a multi-time finalist at some of the largest events in the U.S., has signed with the Florida-based brand.

Aaron Waldron March 28, 2015, 10:56 a.m. View Comments

SILVER STATE: New Pro-Line Suppressor truck tire makes debut after overnight delivery

A box of the new Suppressor treads for 1/8-scale truck, fresh out of the mold, were driven out to Vegas just in time for qualifying.

Aaron Waldron March 27, 2015, 3:10 p.m. View Comments

SILVER STATE: Cavalieri, Tessmann, and King top round one results

Ryan Cavalieri and Ty Tessmann set the fastest times in Nitro Buggy and Nitro Truck, while Cody King was quickest in E-Buggy.

Aaron Waldron March 27, 2015, 7:46 p.m. View Comments

SILVER STATE: Pro-Line Suppressor tire hits the track for the first time

New 1/8-scale off-road racing tire makes its public debut on Ty Tessmann's buggy for the first round of practice.

Aaron Waldron March 26, 2015, 1:19 p.m. View Comments

Tessmann fueled by VP Powermaster for Silver State and NeoX

Reigning world champion Ty Tessmann signed with VP Powermaster to run their fuel in his HB buggies and trucks.

Aaron Waldron March 26, 2015, 12:28 p.m. View Comments

Paul Wynn kicked off weekly JConcepts Team Talk blog series

Designer and lead R&D man Paul Wynn talked to JConcepts' Rich Muller about his RC career.

Aaron Waldron March 26, 2015, 1:03 a.m. View Comments

Scorpion's stock and modified Vanguard ESCs

Scorpion Power Systems' first two RC car speed controls are available in two different varieties.

Aaron Waldron March 26, 2015, 12:54 a.m. View Comments

Kyosho recreated two iconic Le Mans racers with new Plazma LM Carbon Edition racers

Now you can have your own 1989 Porsche 962C Coupe or 1998 Toyota GT-One TS-020.

Aaron Waldron March 26, 2015, 12:18 a.m. View Comments

SILVER STATE: Tessmann and Maifield top seeds heading into opening qualifying round

Defending champions Drew Moller and Kyle McBride sit fourth and second in their respective classes.

Aaron Waldron March 26, 2015, 11:48 p.m. View Comments

JConcepts Finnished designing a new Lexan car stand

New car stand features an edgy design and optional rubber plugs.

Aaron Waldron March 26, 2015, 9:17 p.m. View Comments

SILVER STATE: Sneak peek at new DE Racing SpeedLine Plus short course wheel

A new short course wheel design was spotted in the DE Racing booth.

Aaron Waldron March 26, 2015, 8:52 p.m. View Comments

SILVER STATE: Walk around the track with Ryan Pavidis

Take a look at the tricky off-road course at RC Tracks Las Vegas with Ryan Pavidis, son of a two-time IFMAR off-road world champion.

Aaron Waldron March 26, 2015, 3:57 p.m. View Comments

SILVER STATE: Criminals strike again, stealing two bags from the Kyosho team van

Two OGIO gear bags, each with a nitro-powered MP9 TKI3 inside, were stolen from the South Point hotel parking lot last night. The suspect tried to sell one of the cars at a local indoor track.

Aaron Waldron March 26, 2015, 6:07 p.m. View Comments

Maus and Malato team up as new X-Factory team managers

X-Factory has hired Billy Maus and Nick Malato to share team manager duties for their growing team.

Aaron Waldron March 25, 2015, 10:57 a.m. View Comments

DE Racing SpeedLine Plus 2.4-inch wheel for buggies

DE Racing has adapted their SpeedLine Plus wheel with the Sure-Lock design for new 2.4-inch tires growing in popularity among 1/10-scale buggy racers.

Aaron Waldron March 25, 2015, 2:15 p.m. View Comments

The Cactus Classic track crew talks about trying to maintain traction for nearly 500 entries

Read what RC racing veteran Lucas Duncan, and former motocross racers CJ Jensen and Michael Blose, said about the work that went into keeping SRS Raceway in tip-top shape.

Aaron Waldron March 25, 2015, 11:44 p.m. View Comments

For Darrell and Dawn Forrest, the couple that races together stays together

Darrell and Dawn Forrest both made the A-Main in 4x4 short course at the Cactus Classic. After the trophy presentation, they talked about what it's like racing together.

Aaron Waldron March 25, 2015, 10:36 p.m. View Comments

RC racing means more than just a hobby to Jordynn Brunette

For 21-year-old Palmdale, CA resident Jordynn Brunette, RC racing isn’t just a family hobby - it’s a way of life.

Aaron Waldron March 25, 2015, 10:56 p.m. View Comments

Ty Tessmann's trick for HB D815 brake shoes

Watch how Ty Tessmann prepares the brakes on his HB D815 buggy.

Aaron Waldron March 25, 2015, 10:26 p.m. View Comments

Horizon Hobby shows how to properly set gear mesh [VIDEO]

Horizon offers a quick and easy how-to on setting the mesh between pinion and spur.

Aaron Waldron March 25, 2015, 10:19 p.m. View Comments

Caitlyn Gilliam joins Hobby Pro USA

Gilliam and her father will begin racing the PRS1 buggy at electric off-road races across Southern California.

Aaron Waldron March 25, 2015, 10:11 p.m. View Comments

REDS R5R Racer V2.0 gets new HCX horizontal carburetor

REDS Racing has updated the R5R Racer engine with the new HCX carb for better mileage, improved reliability, and increased performance.

Aaron Waldron March 25, 2015, 8:47 p.m. View Comments

Hardman and Silva among those crowned Canadian carpet national champions

Paul Lemieux's race report of the Canadian on-road nationals, won by Yokomo's Andrew Hardman in Modified and Justin Silva in 13.5 touring, along with five other classes.

Aaron Waldron March 25, 2015, 8:29 p.m. View Comments

Turner's double leads Pro-Line dominance of JBRL Electric Series opener

Cody Turner won 2WD and 4WD Modified as Pro-Line drivers captured wins and podium finishes in several classes.

Aaron Waldron March 25, 2015, 8:15 p.m. View Comments

RPM's wide conversion adds over inch of width to 2WD Rustler and Stampede

Combine a pair of these new front arms with a second pair of "Front" offset wheels to the rear, and make your Traxxas 2WD Rustler or Stampede almost 32mm wider!

Aaron Waldron March 25, 2015, 8:07 p.m. View Comments

Exotek continues beefing up 22-4 with new hop-ups

Exotek exuded four more awesome aluminum items for TLR's 4WD buggy

Aaron Waldron March 25, 2015, 7:55 p.m. View Comments

RC4WD's new Genius Sem Limites replica 1.9-inch scale tires

Fully-licensed Genius tire replicas made of RC4WD's super soft and sticky rubber compound.

Aaron Waldron March 25, 2015, 7:25 p.m. View Comments

Amezcua shows off new DNX8 buggy

First episode in a series of videos with Travis Amezcua and Mark Williams showing off the new Team Durango DNX8 buggy.

Aaron Waldron March 25, 2015, 6:44 p.m. View Comments

Brand crowned Tennessee State Champion

REDS Racing driver Shay Brand won the Buggy final at ROCCK Racing in Knoxville.

Aaron Waldron March 25, 2015, 6:40 p.m. View Comments

Showtime in Austria this weekend as EOS ends two-month break

The Euro Offroad Series visits Wels, Austria, for the third round of the championship.

Aaron Waldron March 25, 2015, 6:16 p.m. View Comments

New JConcepts Bullet 1/8-scale truck wheels, Mono 22-4 front rims, and B44.3 carbon fiber options

A host of new goodies from JConcepts include a standard 4.0-inch wheel for 1/8-scale trucks, a 2.2-inch front wheel for TLR's 4WD buggy, and a four-piece set of carbon fiber goodies for Team Associated's Worlds-winning four-wheeler.

Aaron Waldron March 25, 2015, 4:04 p.m. View Comments

Flurer fantastic in 4-for-4 flogging at Palmetto Classic

Here are the full results from BeachRC in Myrtle Beach, SC, where Max Flurer dominated all four modified classes.

Aaron Waldron March 25, 2015, 2:31 p.m. View Comments

Trinity's White Carbon LiPos available as either high-voltage or high-capacity packs

New 1S and 2S racing batteries offer your choice of exceptional power or tons of run-time.

Aaron Waldron March 25, 2015, 3:03 p.m. View Comments

Whiting puts her trust in Futaba radio equipment

Futaba has signed versatile racing veteran Loran Whiting to run their transmitters, receivers, and servos.

Aaron Waldron March 25, 2015, 10:30 a.m. View Comments

New Sweep Racing Tendroid front 2WD tire

The Tendroid front tire for 2WD buggies has an aggressive tread pattern for softer dirt.

Aaron Waldron March 25, 2015, 10:47 a.m. View Comments

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