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Ultimate Engines releases the new M814 tuned engine

Ultimate Engines presents the new M814 which is based on the successful M8 engine with improved details. The cooling head has been redesigned to remove weight for lowering the center of gravity, as well as to increase the surface cooling area. Furthe

Mike Garrison May 19, 2014, 6:04 a.m. View Comments

Xceed R/C releases new aluminum 1:8 and 1:10 scale wheel balancer

Xceed R/C has released their new light and compact wheel balancer for 1:8 and 1:10 scale rubber and foam tires. The ballraced stand is easily disassembled for travel, and made up of high quality anodized aluminum. The balancer shaft is made up of hea

Mike Garrison May 19, 2014, 5:58 a.m. View Comments

Integy R/C releases new Losi 5IVE-T billet machined high flow air filter

Losi 5IVE-T owners can now upgrade their engine intake system for more free-flowing power with Integy's new billet machined high flow air filter. The high flow filter features a perforated outer shell and billet machined aluminum alloy end caps that

Mike Garrison May 19, 2014, 5:40 a.m. View Comments

Schumacher releases new Cougar KF and CAT K1 upper transmission housing

Schumacher Racing has announced an all-new upper transmission housing for the Cougar KF, CAT K1, and CAT K1 Aero buggies. This new, stylish alloy upper transmission housing replaces the old housing with new and improved features. This version allows

Mike Garrison May 19, 2014, 5:51 a.m. View Comments

X Factory announces stock buggy giveaway sponsorship for "THE Series"

X Factory is proud to sponsor the stock buggy class at THE Series, a monthly set of races running through November at tracks across southern Michigan. The inaugural event was this past weekend at Larry's R/C in Sterling Heights, Michigan, a Detroit s

Mike Garrison May 19, 2014, 5:46 a.m. View Comments

Serpent announces new Eryx "Reactive Rear Steering" system

Serpent has teased the industry with the announcement of their new ERYX "Reactive Rear Steering" system. So what is this new RRS? Serpent says, "The RRS system, Reactive Rear Steering, has been tested and used in races few times, and is approved

Mike Garrison May 19, 2014, 7:42 p.m. View Comments

Kyle McBride and Dallas Gardiner win at the ACT States race in Australia

Pro-Line Racing celebrates as team drivers have won all three classes from the ACT States event in Australia. Kyle McBride lead the team to victory winning the GP Buggy and Truggy classes, while Dallas Gardiner went on to win the EP Buggy class.

Mike Garrison May 19, 2014, 7:48 p.m. View Comments

AKA releases new "Roadblock" all-terrain short course tire

AKA has just released their all-new short course tire, known as the "Roadblock". The Roadblock has been designed to get your short course truck through any surface from to dirt to asphalt. The dense, lugged tread pattern will give you long life to ba

Mike Garrison May 19, 2014, 5:34 a.m. View Comments

Hobby Pro USA officially releases the new ST1 1:10 stadium truck

Hobby Pro USA has officially released their new ST1 Stadium Truck.

Mike Garrison May 19, 2014, 5:43 a.m. View Comments

Hacker releases new TopFuel 2000mAh ECO-rX LiPo receiver pack

Hacker Brushless Motors has just introduced their new 2000mAh transmitter and/or receiver pack. The new TopFuel 2000 ECO-rX is a "stick pack" design which fits many 1:8 vehicles and transmitters on the market today. It is equipped with a JST-EHR conn

Mike Garrison May 16, 2014, 6:01 a.m. View Comments

Alec Sanderson wins at the ROAR Region 10 Offroad Championships

X Factory’s Alec Sanderson journeyed to Rocky Mountain R/C Raceway in Colorado Springs, CO the first weekend in May for the ROAR Region 10 Championship race, and TQed & won the stock Short Course class.

Mike Garrison May 16, 2014, 5:56 a.m. View Comments

Ryan Maifield takes a double victory at the 2014 JConcepts Dirt Invert

For the 2nd consecutive year, the JConcepts Dirt Invert took place just outside of Phoenix, AZ, and this time at Warehouse 3 Raceway. The triple A-main, Invert format was brought back to compliment an even larger turnout of just under 250 entries.

Mike Garrison May 16, 2014, 6:55 a.m. View Comments

Vaterra releases the new Ford Fiesta RallyCross 1:10 4wd RTR (with video)

Vaterra is at it again, and this time they have released the all-new Ford Fiesta RallyCross 1:10 4wd RTR! This authentic recreation of the Rockstar Ford Fiesta combines a proven 4WD chassis with the punch of a Dynamite brushless power system that can

Mike Garrison May 16, 2014, 6:09 a.m. View Comments

Team Associated released B5 and B5M gear differential kit

Team Associated has released their optional gear differential kit for the B5 and B5M buggy. This new kit allows racers to convert the traditional ball differential into an oil filled gear differential for additional tuning options.

Mike Garrison May 16, 2014, 6:17 a.m. View Comments

Chris Wheeler wins 2wd Modified SCT at the JConcepts Dirt Invert

This past weekend hosted the JConcepts Dirt Invert at Warehouse 3 in Arizona. Pro-Line Racing team driver Chris Wheeler captured the overall TQ spot in 2wd Modified Short Course in qualifying, and would go on to win all three A-Finals (despite the in

Mike Garrison May 16, 2014, 6:22 a.m. View Comments

Adrian Castro wins at the Metropolitan Buenos Aires Championship

The third leg of the Metropolitan Buenos Aires Championship was held recently at the Speed Paradise track in Argentina. Novarossi team driver Adrian Castro piloted his way to the top spot in qualifying. He would go on to back it up with a dominating

Mike Garrison May 16, 2014, 6:34 a.m. View Comments

LRP releases new and improved updated Pulsar Touch charger

In 2010, the LRP Pulsar Touch hit the scene with its revolutionary features. Now, the two-time World Champion will be available in a new version with significant upgrades in detail. The LRP Pulsar Touch has now an additional EHR to XHR balancer wire

Mike Garrison May 16, 2014, 7:31 a.m. View Comments

Tanner Stees joins the Hot Bodies/HPI Racing team for 2014

Team HB/HPI Racing is pleased to welcome 16 year old Tanner Stees from Chandler, Arizona to the HB/HPI Racing Team family.

Mike Garrison May 16, 2014, 6:49 a.m. View Comments

First look at the new Pro-Line Racing "LockDown" 1:8 buggy tire

Pro-Line Racing team driver Ty Tessmann has shared an up close look at the all-new "LockDown" 1:8 buggy tire. The new tire is making it's debut aboard Tessmann's Hot Bodies D812 this weekend at The Dirt Lonestar Nitro Challenge hosted by Thornhill Ra

Mike Garrison May 16, 2014, 6:44 a.m. View Comments

Carburant Racing introduces all-new 2014 product line

Carburant Racing, a new company based out of Chandler, Arizona, has announced their all-new product line today. The new company is working to offer racers the latest in trick parts and accessories. Among their new products racers will find a travelli

Mike Garrison May 15, 2014, 7:42 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts releases the new Kyosho RT6 mid-motor "Finnisher" body

JConcepts kicked off the 2014 Cactus Classic with a Finnisher body which drop fits on to the Kyosho RT6 MM racing truck. The #0269 body incorporates pre-dimpled locations for one of the hottest trucks on the circuit. The slight cab forward, raked win

Mike Garrison May 15, 2014, 7:34 a.m. View Comments

Valentin Hettrich wins the German Sport Class Indoor Touring Title

The German Indoor Touring Championships were recently held in Ingolstadt, Germany. XRAY team driver Valentin Hettrich took his XRAY T4 to victory by putting in a solid win in both A1 and A2 to capture the overall German Sport Class Indoor Touring Tit

Mike Garrison May 15, 2014, 7:28 a.m. View Comments

Jorn Neumann takes three at the EOS Finale in Wels

Team Orion's Jörn Neumann was unbeatable at the EOS Finale in Wels with his Team Orion powered cars. He used the Vortex R10 Pro speed controller, VST2 Pro motor and Advantage Touch charger to win the 2WD Modified Buggy, 4WD Modified Buggy and 4x4 Sho

Mike Garrison May 15, 2014, 7:10 a.m. View Comments

Schumacher re-releases the 2x20 stud 1:10 buggy tire

Schumacher says, "Demands in offroad racing are changing! With greater speeds, traction and differing weight distributions from old, drivers are demanding a different tyre set up. With this in mind we have brought back the 2 x 20 stud tyre in yellow

Mike Garrison May 15, 2014, 7:06 a.m. View Comments

RB Products announces RB USA as new North America distributor

The entire lineup of RB Products is now readily available in North America today, as RB has announced RB USA! RB USA is responsible for the full line of RB Products (engines, car kits, etc.) for Canada, the United States, and Mexico.

Mike Garrison May 15, 2014, 9:09 a.m. View Comments

Haasbroek and Schmuck win at Round 2 of the South African Nationals

The second round of the South African nationals was held last weekend at the TRAP racing venue in Pretoria, where the JQ team dominated the nitro and electric buggy classes!

Mike Garrison May 15, 2014, 9:27 a.m. View Comments

Schelle Racing releases new Team Associated B5/B5M shock standoffs

Schelle Racing Innovations has released their new aluminum shock standoffs and bushings for the Team Associated B5 and B5M buggies. One package outfits the entire car. The Schelle standoffs replace the stock units and add more stability with a wide b

Mike Garrison May 15, 2014, 6:53 a.m. View Comments

Luis Fernando Ramirez wins at Round 2 of the Mexican Offroad Nationals

Round 2 of the Mexican Offroad Nationals was held in Chihuahua recently, on one of the most aggressive tracks in Mexico. XRAY team driver Luis Fernando Ramirez piloted his new XB8 to the 2nd place spot in qualifying. He turned that 2nd into a 1st as

Mike Garrison May 15, 2014, 7:22 a.m. View Comments

Sneak peek at the new Pro-Line Racing "LockDown" 1:8 buggy tire

Pro-Line Racing has released a sneak peek of their all-new "LockDown" 1:8 scale buggy tire. The new tire is set to make its debut at this weekend's Lonestar Nitro Challenge in Texas. The tire will be officially released in full detail this coming Jun

Mike Garrison May 15, 2014, 7:02 a.m. View Comments

Team Orion introduces the new R10.1 1:10 scale ESC

Team Orion has introduced their new R10.1 ESC today. The updated R10 ESC receives a fresh look with new black receiver and switch cables, cap to close empty sensor port, new cuts on the heat sink, rounded case corners, and additional holes in heat si

Mike Garrison May 14, 2014, 7:44 a.m. View Comments

Schumacher releases updated alloy 1 degree offroad hubs

The popular alloy 1 degree Schumacher rear hub carrier has been updated and improved for 2014. Suitable for all modern Schumacher 2WD and 4WD 1:10 scale buggies, the alloy 1 degree rear hub carrier is a popular upgrade part with more optional camber

Mike Garrison May 14, 2014, 7:12 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts releases the Yokomo B-Max4 III "Silencer" body

The JConcepts design team has spent many hours in development with leading team drivers to develop a new high-speed style body, specifically for the latest circuits. One of the most recognizable items, the Silencer body style, has now been designed f

Mike Garrison May 14, 2014, 7:17 a.m. View Comments

The EURO Contest 2014 organizers announce entries are open

Organizers of the upcoming EURO Contest have announced that entries are now open! “The Contest is different event, the atmosphere during all the duration of the race is magic, it’s a big party with music and hot girls that make the stay of the dr

Mike Garrison May 14, 2014, 7:36 a.m. View Comments

Tuning Haus releases new servo tapes, charging harness, and bullet connectors

Bill Jeric and the Tuning Haus brand continues to grow, as they have announced four new items in their product line today.

Mike Garrison May 14, 2014, 7:22 a.m. View Comments

Felipe Martinez wins at Round 2 of the Mexican National Series

Round 2 of the Mexican National Series was hosted two weeks ago, and Mugen Seiki/Pro-Line Racing driver Felipe Martinez attended racing in both Nitro Buggy and Truggy classes. Martinez dominated qualifying and went on to win the A-Final for Nitro Tru

Mike Garrison May 14, 2014, 7:52 a.m. View Comments

Fabio Barbosa Araujo wins at the 2014 RcWorld Cup in Spain

The recent 2014 RcWorld Cup was hosted in Spain. The event drew a great crowd, including some of Spain's fastest onroad racers. In the Nitro TC class it would be XRAY's Fabio Barbosa Araujo who would take top honors in qualifying, and go on to win th

Mike Garrison May 13, 2014, 6:38 a.m. View Comments

Parsons and Gray win at Race 6 of the FSEARA Series

Cory Parsons would find himself on the top step of the podium in the 17.5 Touring Car Class, while Scotty Gray would go on to win the Modified Touring Car Class!

Mike Garrison May 13, 2014, 6:07 p.m. View Comments

Josh Cyrul introduces new VIZON 190mm high-downforce touring car wings

Josh Cyrul has released a first look at his new VIZON 190mm high-downforce touring car wing. These 3D printed wings are designed by Cyrul himself, and feature a very unique appearance, composition, and style. The wings are said to be stronger than th

Mike Garrison May 13, 2014, 6:22 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts releases new Serpent Spyder SRX-2 RM "Silencer" body