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Kiel Lewis wins at Round 2 of the Grass Roots Racing Series

This past weekend hosted the Grass Roots Racing Series Round 2 event at the Pro-Line Racing facility. PL team driver, Kiel Lewis, was able to consistently improve his overall qualifying times as the day wore on in the 1:8 Truggy class. By the end of

Mike Garrison March 11, 2014, 5:56 a.m. View Comments

X Factory wins at the REO Raceway "Mafia Mayhem Race"

REO Raceway presented the Mafia Mayhem race on Saturday March 8th in Rockport, Indiana. Track owner Jay Bickel was very pleased with the 155 entry turnout, one of the largest ever at REO. Track announcer Shawnda Bickel did a great job of keeping thin

Mike Garrison March 11, 2014, 6:02 a.m. View Comments

Lloyd Storey wins 2wd buggy at the final round of the Silverstone Winter Series

Schumacher Racing team driver, Lloyd Storey, has won at the final round of the Silverstone Winter Series using his Cougar KF 2wd buggy. Associated's Tom Yardy finished up second in the event, which secured the championship win over Kev Lee and Lloyd

Mike Garrison March 11, 2014, 10:15 a.m. View Comments

[UPDATE] The current Top 25 offroad drivers in R/C revealed!

In any form of racing there is an ongoing debate as to who are the best racers in the world. Typically, opinions are made from recent finishes, fan favorites, and/or public appeal. So who is the ACTUAL Top 25 drivers in R/C at this time? We linke

Mike Garrison March 11, 2014, 10:19 a.m. View Comments

REDS Racing releases new M7 World Cup S onroad engine

REDS Racing has just released their new M7 World Cup S 3.5cc 1:8 scale onroad engine. The new M7 World Cup S featured a domed piston, redesigned combustion chamber for more torque, lightweight design, and new back plate design. The engine is also ava

Mike Garrison March 11, 2014, 9:51 a.m. View Comments

MIP releases new modified racing "Pucks" drive system

MIP released their "Pucks" drive system for stock class racing in 2013. Today, they have announced that modified class racers can now benefit from the Pucks system as well with the all-new aluminum MIP Pucks kit.

Mike Garrison March 11, 2014, 6:59 a.m. View Comments

Elliott Boots wins the BRCA Warm-Up race at Hertz

Elliott Boots recently attended the BRCA Nationals Warm-Up event in the UK. Boots took his Kyosho MP9 to the front of the pack in qualifying securing a TQ position. Due to the large number of entries, the A-Final was cut short as the sun was setting

Mike Garrison March 11, 2014, 5:49 a.m. View Comments

PowerStar releases new PM-1610 brushless digital servo

PowerStar has just announced their new PM-1610 brushless digital servo. The new new servo is designed for both car and heli applications, and features stainless steel and titanium gears, brushless motor, and speeds up to .09 seconds at 8.4v with a 18

Mike Garrison March 10, 2014, 5:03 a.m. View Comments

Exotek Racing releases new XRAY XB4 option shock parts

Exotek Racing has just released their latest in option parts for the XRAY XB4 series buggies. This time the new option parts focus on the suspension by offering users new alloy shock caps, shock collars, and shock spring perches. All three are sold s

Mike Garrison March 10, 2014, 8:53 a.m. View Comments

Integy R/C releases new limited edition 6wd chassis kit

Integy R/C has just released their new limited edition chassis kit. This unique kit is slightly different than the "norm", as it is not 2wd, not 4wd, but 6wd! Yes folks, this creation is a 6wd monster.

Mike Garrison March 10, 2014, 4:52 a.m. View Comments

VBC Racing releases the new LightningF 1:10 scale formula one car

VBC Racing has just released their new LightningF 1:10 scale formula one car. The new car shares a list of the race winning Lightning12 pan car features, in addition to a long list of new and unique features of its own. The LightningF was first seen

Mike Garrison March 10, 2014, 7:53 a.m. View Comments

Chris Doughty wins at Round 6 of the Worksop Indoor Winter Masters

Team Durango UK Pro team driver, and previous European Champion, Chris Doughty, has recently returned from the sixth round of the Worksop Indoor Winter Masters in the UK, victorious.

Mike Garrison March 10, 2014, 5:59 a.m. View Comments

Alexander Hagberg wins at the XRAY Challenge Germany 2014

The first XRAY Challenge Germany of 2014 was held recently at the small permanent indoor track of MAC Adenau (Eifel-Ring) which is located just outside the Nürburgring. The race entry was limited to 50 drivers due to the pit space being limited, and

Mike Garrison March 10, 2014, 8:43 a.m. View Comments

Cole Ogden doubles up at the Triple Crown Series opening round

REDS Racing team driver, Cole Odgen, kicked off the first round of the Triple Crown Series with a TQ and win this past weekend in both 1:8 buggy and truggy classes. Odgen, using the REDS R5T team edition engine, put on a spectacular display of talent

Mike Garrison March 10, 2014, 8:04 a.m. View Comments

Martin Bayer doubles up at Round 3 of the Euro Offroad Series

XRAY team driver, Martin Bayer, proved to be the man on a mission this past weekend at Round 3 of the Euro Offroad Series in Slovakia. Bayer would go on to win both 2wd and 4wd buggy classes in dominating fashion.

Mike Garrison March 10, 2014, 7:45 a.m. View Comments

Agustin Cutini wins at Round 1 of the Argentina 1:8 Offroad Nationals

Round 1 of the Argentina 1:8 Offroad Nationals took place last weekend in Bahia Blanca, Argentina. Mugen Seiki and Novarossi team driver, Agustin Cutini, started off the day with an overall TQ after qualifying. When it came down to the A-Final, Cutin

Mike Garrison March 10, 2014, 5:11 a.m. View Comments

MCD Racing releases new RR5 electric conversion kit

MCD Racing has just released their new RR5 1:5 buggy electric conversion kit. The new kit allows RR5 owners to convert their engine, exhaust, and gas tank to the brushless motor, esc, and batteries of their choice! The new kit includes everything nec

Mike Garrison March 10, 2014, 6:02 a.m. View Comments

Chris Cristo wins at the R/C Excitement 9th Annual Winter Showdown

R/C Excitement in Fitchburg, Massachusetts hosted the 9th Annual Winter Showdown. Pro-Line Racing team driver, Chris Cristo, was on hand and ready to take the showdown crown. Cristo entered the Modified 2wd Short Course Truck class with his X Factory

Mike Garrison March 10, 2014, 5:17 a.m. View Comments

Horizon Hobby is looking for helpful and avid R/C enthusiasts

Horizon Hobby is looking for new individuals to help Horizon customers with the opportunity to product test and review the latest Horizon products!

Mike Garrison March 10, 2014, 7:36 a.m. View Comments

Video: Pro-Line shows off the new "Apocalypse" monster truck body

Pro-Line Racing has just shared their latest video production, this time featuring the new "Apocalypse" monster truck body!

Mike Garrison March 7, 2014, 8:21 a.m. View Comments

Moment with Mike: Who's going to win this year's Pro-Line Cactus Classic

Who do YOU think will be the big winners for this year's Pro-Line Cactus Classic?

Mike Garrison March 7, 2014, 6:42 a.m. View Comments

Team Associated releases new Factory Team yoga pit mat

Give your pit area or workstation that Factory Team look with the new Team Associated Pit Mat. This new mat is made up of black 5mm thick yoga mat material measuring a sizable 24” x 48”, with Team Associated logo printed in white. Make your pits look

Mike Garrison March 7, 2014, 5:49 a.m. View Comments

Serpent releases new green scheme pre-painted Cobra-E body

Painting a car body is a frustrating pain for those of us who do not have the patience, skill, and/or work ethic to put into a custom painted body. For Serpent Cobra-E buggy racers, Serpent has just released their stylish pre-painted Avenger body in

Mike Garrison March 7, 2014, 4:53 a.m. View Comments

Travis Amezcua signs on board with Xpert servos for 2014

Multi-time IFMAR Worlds Finalist and National Champion, Travis Amezcua, has officially signed to run Xpert servos for 2014.

Mike Garrison March 7, 2014, 3:46 a.m. View Comments

Serpent releases new V2 a-arms for the 411 Eryx touring car

Serpent has just released their new V2 a-arms for the 411 Eryx touring car. The new arms are made up of a new type of composite, lightweight, and hard material. In addition, the shock mounting holes have been re-positioned front and rear to provide

Mike Garrison March 7, 2014, 4:59 a.m. View Comments

JQ Products releases new CNC option parts for THECar

JQ Products has just announced several new option parts for THECar. The new parts include CNC wing mounts, swaybar stoppers, and CNC rear hub shims. The new wing mounts are available in what JQ calls "Gold" (what we call orange), or black to match yo

Mike Garrison March 7, 2014, 4:09 a.m. View Comments

Fresh racer head swag from the fashion designers at AKA

New to the AKA apparel line is the "snap back" flat bill baseball cap. It's made of 100% cotton, features a puff embroidered logo on the front along with embroidered detail on the back, and snap back adjustment. One size fits most.

Mike Garrison March 7, 2014, 4:32 a.m. View Comments

[Update] RC Spec Ops announces the U.S. Tour "Kickoff Race"

RC Spec Ops has announced their U.S. Tour "Kickoff Race" hosted by RCHR in Waterbury, Connecticut. The event will feature prizes, raffles, and more!

Mike Garrison March 7, 2014, 3:54 a.m. View Comments

The Novak Offroad Race and JConcepts 1:8 Spring Nationals heads to "The Plex"

The HobbyTown USA Hobbyplex Raceway in Omaha, Nebraska has just announced two upcoming events! First up is the annual Novak Offroad Race which draws some of the hottest electric offroad racers in the country. Shortly after is the JConcepts 1:8 Spring

Mike Garrison March 7, 2014, 4:37 a.m. View Comments

Sneak peek of the new JConcepts B5M "Silencer" body

JConcepts is getting set to launch the all-new Team Associated B5M "Silencer" body at next week's Cactus Classic in Scottsdale, Arizona. While the official release has yet to be seen, the JC crew shared a sneak peek of what to expect from the new bod

Mike Garrison March 7, 2014, 5:07 a.m. View Comments

XRAY renews contract with multi-time Dutch Champion Rick Vrielijnck

XRAY is proud to announce that the multi-time Dutch national champion, Rick Vrielijnck, will continue to race with the XRAY team in 2014. Rick is fully focused on the 1:8 onroad racing, and will continue to help the team with the further development

Mike Garrison March 7, 2014, 4:03 a.m. View Comments

Rest in peace to industry icon Gene Husting

Throughout life there are those select few people who not only touch the lives of close friends and family, but thousands of others as well. Today, the R/C industry has lost one of those great people, a true icon to our hobby, and a man that helped t

Mike Garrison March 6, 2014, 5:27 a.m. View Comments

Moots and Lavery win with X Factory at the 2014 Outback Shootout

X Factory won both the Expert 17.5 Stadium Truck and Expert 17.5 Buggy class at last weekend’s Outback Shootout held at the A Main Hobbies’ indoor track, Outback Raceway.

Mike Garrison March 6, 2014, 4:32 a.m. View Comments

Buechler, Wilde, and Gullickson win with AE at the Cabin Fever R/C Supercross

The off-road racing season for many in the northwest often begins with the Cabin Fever RC Supercross in Lewiston, ID. 2014 was no different for the event held Feb. 28 to March 2, where over 175 entries battled below-freezing temperatures on the indoo

Mike Garrison March 6, 2014, 4:20 a.m. View Comments

702 R/C Raceway crowns the 2014 Hartlauer Signs Sunday Series champions

702 R/C Raceway in Las Vegas, Nevada wrapped up the 2014 Hartlauer Signs Sunday Series this past weekend. Some great racing throughout the entire series came down to the final round to crown the champions!

Mike Garrison March 6, 2014, 4:47 a.m. View Comments

Flashback Friday: Gene Husting is inducted into the R/C Hall of Fame

Yesterday, the R/C industry lost an icon, a legend, and a friend. Gene Husting was an individual that touched the lives of so many people, in AND out of the R/C car industry. In 2006, Gene was inducted into the R/C Hall of Fame for his accomplishment

Mike Garrison March 6, 2014, 7:26 a.m. View Comments

Vectorworks R/C releases new carbon fiber TLR 22-4 option parts

Vectorworks R/C has just released several new carbon fiber option parts for the popular TLR 22-4 buggy!

Mike Garrison March 6, 2014, 5:05 a.m. View Comments

Keven Hebert wins the 2014 ROAR 1:12 Modified National Championship

Starting on the pole position, Keven continued his domination with a wire-to-wire win in leg one followed by another win in leg two. With two wins, Keven could not be beat and became the 2014 ROAR 1:12 Modified National Champion!

Mike Garrison March 6, 2014, 4:40 a.m. View Comments

REDS Racing announces Modellsport Trink as new Austrian distributor

REDS Racing has just announced their newest distributor. Modellsport Trink has been appointed the exclusive distributor of REDS Racing products in Austria!

Mike Garrison March 5, 2014, 5:11 a.m. View Comments

Colton Kiefer wins 1:8 E-Buggy at the 2014 Chi Town Shootout

Pro-Line Racing team driver, Colton Kiefer, attended this year' 2014 Chi Town Shootout hosted by Leisure Hours Raceway in Joliet, Illinois. Kiefer equipped his Serpent 1:8 E-Buggy with M4 Ions, and was able to qualify 3rd for the A-Main. As the tone

Mike Garrison March 5, 2014, 4:32 a.m. View Comments

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