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Tyler Jones leads TLR sweep at the Post Derby Classic race

TLR driver Tyler Jones attended the "Post Derby Classic" at Adventure RC Raceway in Louisville, Kentucky this past weekend. This was the first ever trophy race held at this indoor facility. The event had 104 entries, and drew some of the fastest race

Mike Garrison May 12, 2014, 7:18 a.m. View Comments

Elliott Boots signs on with Byron Fuels for the remainder of 2014

Elliott Boots has announced today that he has signed on board with Byron Fuels for the remainder of the 2014. Elliott will be using the Byron Gen 2 Nitro fuel in his Reds Racing engine’s, and will be hoping to regain his BRCA National Championship as

Mike Garrison May 12, 2014, 8:01 a.m. View Comments

Losi releases new DBXL 1:5 scale tuned exhaust pipe

The most popular option part for a 1:5 scale gasoline powered R/C vehicle is a tuned pipe. For the Losi DBXL, this is no different. Losi has released their all-new tuned pipe for the DBXL in collaboration with one of the most popular aftermarket exha

Mike Garrison May 9, 2014, 5:18 a.m. View Comments

PSM releases new Team Associated B5 aluminum shock standoff set

PSM Option Parts has just released their new Team Associated B5 high grade 7075-T6 aluminum shock standoff set. These ultra lightweight standoffs are designed to be more durable than the stock bushings, while adding bling and style to your ride.

Mike Garrison May 9, 2014, 5:27 a.m. View Comments

Aaron Hess wins at the 2014 Wolfpack R/C "May Madness"

Pro-Line Racing team driver, Aaron Hess, recently attended the 2014 May Madness event at Wolfpack R/C in Arkansas. Hess piloted his Pro-Line rubbered Hot Bodies D8T to a solid victory in the Open Truggy class.

Mike Garrison May 9, 2014, 11:32 a.m. View Comments

JR Mitch and Peyton MacDonald lead Tekin to victory at the Super Cup Series

Team Tekin wins big at the final round of JConcepts Super Cup series in Sarasota Fl. For Tekin powered JR Mitch, Chris Viesins and Peyton MacDonald it capped a very successful spring series.

Mike Garrison May 9, 2014, 5:31 a.m. View Comments

Exotek releases new Serpent Spyder SRX lightweight axles and alloy shock posts

Exotek Racing has released several new option parts for the Serpent Spyder SRX buggies. First up is the new "Flite" titanium front axles. Designed to reduce rotating mass, these lightweight axles are nearly half the weight of the stock steel axles. F

Mike Garrison May 9, 2014, 5:48 a.m. View Comments

Paolo Morganti wins at the 2014 KO Propo Onroad GP

The 2014 KO Propo Onroad GP was hosted recently in sunny California. Serpent/Novarossi team driver Paolo Morganti was in attendance racing the 1:8 Expert class. Morganti would drive his Novarossi powered Serpent car to the front of the pack taking t

Mike Garrison May 9, 2014, 5:57 a.m. View Comments

Sneak peek at the new Pro-Line Racing "Electron" VTR buggy tires

Pro-Line Racing has shared a sneak peek of their all-new "Electron" VTR 1:10 buggy tire. The new tire features a diamond-style tread pattern combined with center bars and mini pins. Official details and release of the new tire is expected within the

Mike Garrison May 9, 2014, 5:14 a.m. View Comments

Jason Smith and Jon Michael McGinty win at the 2014 Spring Sting

JConcepts sweeps Pro Buggy at the 2014 Spring Sting hosted by The Badlands RC Supercross.

Mike Garrison May 8, 2014, 6:28 a.m. View Comments

JJ Wang re-signs with the Novarossi World Racing Team for 2014

Novarossi has announced that 16 year old Chinese superstar, JJ Wang, has re-signed with the Novarossi World Racing Team for 2014. Wang will be attending the IFMAR 1:10 Touring Car World Championship this November.

Mike Garrison May 8, 2014, 5:43 a.m. View Comments

The Euro Touring Series resumes at Porsche Museum in Austria

The Yokomo Euro Touring Series resumes this weekend (9-11 May) following a 2-month break with the fahr(T)raum Museum, a homage to Austrian automotive pioneer Ferdinand Porsche, playing host to the start of the second half of what has been the most co

Mike Garrison May 8, 2014, 5:47 a.m. View Comments

PROTOform releases sneak peek of their all-new nitro touring car body

PROTOform has released a teaser photo of their latest project via the company Facebook page. The crew at PF tease nitro onroad racers captioning the photo with, "Something to get your engine revving: a new nitro touring body coming your way soon."

Mike Garrison May 8, 2014, 5:55 a.m. View Comments

Timo Shroder victorious at Round 2 of the North German Onroad Championship

At the end Timo crossed the finish line 1 lap in front of Lars with Michael Patz completing the podium 5 laps down.

Mike Garrison May 8, 2014, 6:55 a.m. View Comments

Trinity releases the new "Big Blue Spec Motor" line

Trinity has released their new "Big Blue Spec Motor" line. These motors are designed to be an affordable option for racers who want Trinity horsepower, but are looking for a budget friendly alternative to the hand built assembled certified Trinity mo

Mike Garrison May 8, 2014, 7:50 a.m. View Comments

Shepherd releases the new C13 1:8 scale onroad body

Shepherd has just released their new 1:8 scale onroad body. The new Shepherd C13 1:8 scale body is developed in Germany according to the latest IFMAR regulations for the 1:8 scale class and homologated by EFRA (#31532).

Mike Garrison May 8, 2014, 6:52 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts Super Cup Championship Series Round 4 race report (with video)

The final round of JConcepts Super Cup Championship Series Spring Session continued its record pace with 191 entries Saturday, April 26th at FZRC in Sarasota FL.

Mike Garrison May 8, 2014, 5:21 a.m. View Comments

PR Racing releases new PR ST1 4mm carbon fiber front shock tower

PR Racing continue to release impressive option parts for their PR ST1, this time in the form of a 4mm front carbon fiber shock tower. Featuring additional holes for increased adjustability their new shock tower also improves the shocks responsivenes

Mike Garrison May 8, 2014, 5:27 a.m. View Comments

Kevin Motter and Matthew Pages win at the JBRL Electric Series Rd. 3 (with video)

The 2014 JBRL Electric Series Round #3 hosted by Rainman’s Hobby & Raceway located in Bakersfield, CA took place on May 3rd. With 270 entries, breaking another record for the most entries in Bakersfield. Rainman’s Hobbies did an amazing job with a fu

Mike Garrison May 8, 2014, 6:32 a.m. View Comments

Video: Duratrax Paints How-To Video - "Beginner's Pro Painters Tips"

Duratrax has shared their first in a series of upcoming How-To Videos regarding the new Duratrax R/C Car Paint as well as how to properly paint an R/C body. The series starts out with basic tips and tricks to painting your first R/C body, and is plan

Mike Garrison May 8, 2014, 6:03 a.m. View Comments

Video: BittyDesign ASIA Contest race highlight video

The recent BittyDesign ASIA Contest was a huge success, bringing some of the best racers in and around Asia to the Pattaya R/C facility. PRC Productions has put together this highlight video recapping all of the action from this year's event!

Mike Garrison May 8, 2014, 8:01 a.m. View Comments

Mike Truhe sweeps the 2014 South American Offroad Championship

This past weekend the 2014 South American Offroad Championship was held in Brazil. Serpent/Novarossi team driver Mike Truhe would make the trip down from America. Truhe was able to TQ and win both buggy and truggy classes for the event. Agustin Cutin

Mike Garrison May 8, 2014, 5:35 a.m. View Comments

Schumacher race report from Round 2 of the Schumacher BTCC at Halifax

The awesome track up at Halifax was the venue for the second round of the Schumacher BTCC. Many drivers turned up on Saturday to be greeted by lovely dry conditions, the track was looking fantastic and the drivers set up their race kit on the now

Mike Garrison May 7, 2014, 5:53 a.m. View Comments

Tekno RC releases new aluminum differential cross pins

Tekno RC is pleased to announce their new Aluminum Differential Cross Pins for use in their line of 1:8 scale vehicles (EB48/NB48/ET48/NT48) as well as the SCT410. The new aluminum cross pins are lighter than the stock cross pins and reduce rotating

Mike Garrison May 7, 2014, 5:38 a.m. View Comments

Lamberto Collari and fellow competitors prepare for the Euro Nitro Series in Austria

1:8 Onroad legend Lamberto Collari has confirmed his entry for Round 2 of the Euro Nitro Series which takes place in Austria over the weekend of May 16-18. The winner of the opening round of the all new nitro onroad championship in Melzo, Italy, last

Mike Garrison May 7, 2014, 5:28 a.m. View Comments

Chris Austin takes Pro-Line Racing to victory at the Grassroots Racing Series

Pro-Line Racing team driver Chris Austin had a successful weekend at the recent Grassroots Racing Series event as he started 2nd on the grid in the A-Main, but would take his Pro-Line rubbered TLR 8ight 3.0 to the front one lap in. Austin never looke

Mike Garrison May 7, 2014, 5:34 a.m. View Comments

Nathan Bernal doubles up at the 3rd Annual Traction Raceway Showdown

The 3rd Annual Traction Raceway Showdown at Traction Raceway in Reno, Nevada was held this past weekend. There were 147 entries, with four rounds of qualifying. JConcepts team driver Nathan Bernal dominated 2wd mod buggy and saw some great battles in

Mike Garrison May 7, 2014, 7:50 a.m. View Comments

Eric Albano wins at the first annual Cali Cup Challenge

Eric Albano was in attendance competing in the 2WD open buggy class with his Reedy-powered, Team Associated B5M. Albano took the TQ honors after five rounds of qualifying, taking best three out of five going into the triple A mains. A1 and A2 saw Alb

Mike Garrison May 7, 2014, 8:11 a.m. View Comments

Javan Candy crowned the inaugural Virtual NEO Race champion (with video)

During this year's NEO'14 event, VRC Pro hosted the Virtual NEO'14 event. UK’s Javan Candy captured TQ and turned that TQ into a victory at the inaugural Virtual NEO Race. Candy took control of the race after lap 3 and never looked back. Rob Gillespi

Mike Garrison May 7, 2014, 7:57 a.m. View Comments

HobbyTown USA HobbyPlex 1:8 Winter Series wrap-up

The 2013/14 1:8 Winter Series at the Plex wrapped up its year on March 30th. This season was a record year for the 1:8 side of series racing that the Hobbyplex offers. Turnouts remained steady around a 100 entries all season. While E-buggy was the la

Mike Garrison May 7, 2014, 6:09 a.m. View Comments

Pro-Match Racing releases new "Square" and lightweight "Shorty" LiPo packs

Pro-Match Racing announces the release of two new lithium polymer batteries from IP. The first is an all new design 2S 6000mAh 90C “square“ LiPo. This pack fits the newly released B5 buggy from Associated, the Durango DEX 410, and nearly any vehicle

Mike Garrison May 7, 2014, 5:16 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts releases new Super Soft 1:8 buggy Bar Codes

JConcepts has added an additional compound for the popular 1:8 scale buggy Bar Codes tire. The Super Soft green compound adds an option for racers needing a little extra edge with traction in the looser and hard packed conditions where the Bar Code t

Mike Garrison May 7, 2014, 6:16 a.m. View Comments

Novak R/C has the self-adjusting strippers you've been looking for

Are you in need of strippers? These may not be exactly the kind of strippers you are looking for, BUT if you're wiring up an R/C car they certainly are!

Mike Garrison May 7, 2014, 9:11 a.m. View Comments

Team C USA announces "Game Over" video game trade-in program

Team C USA is on a mission to get people to stop staring at screens and start getting outside to experience the real world. That's why they're offering $100 off on ANY Team C kit when you send them an old video game!

Mike Garrison May 7, 2014, 8:41 a.m. View Comments

Neil Cragg wins at Round 2 of the 1:10 BRCA National Series

Round 2 of the 2014 1:10 BRCA National Series visited Southport in northwest England. Round 1 4WD winner Neil Cragg sought to make it two straight to start the season and increase his lead in the championship standings.

Mike Garrison May 7, 2014, 8:15 a.m. View Comments

Vaterra releases 1969 Custom Corvette 1:10 scale RTR (with video)

Vaterra R/C has released their latest in a growing lineup of vehicles, the all-new 1969 Custom Corvette RTR.

Mike Garrison May 6, 2014, 5:45 a.m. View Comments

Jim Hustins wins at the Barnstormer's R/C outdoor season opener

This past weekend hosted the opening day for outdoor racing at Barnstormer's R/C in Chester, New York. Pro-Line team driver Jim Hustins was in attendance running the Pro-Line PRO-2 SC. Hustins was able to capture the overall TQ in qualifying, and bac

Mike Garrison May 6, 2014, 5:35 a.m. View Comments

Darren Bloomfield wins at the Slough Summer Series

This past weekend hosted Slough Summer Series race which saw a strong field of drivers take to the track in the sunshine in what would be a very competitive days racing. The recent wet weather had left the track surface in an UN prepared condition as

Mike Garrison May 6, 2014, 6:39 a.m. View Comments

Seth Vandalen scores a triple victory at the Minnesota Nitro Series opener

Hot Bodies/Pro-Line Racing team driver Seth Vandalen has returned home from the recent Minnesota Nitro Series event at Motocity Raceway a winner. Vandalen entered into the the 1:8 E-Buggy, Pro Nitro Buggy, and Pro Nitro Truggy classes for the weekend

Mike Garrison May 6, 2014, 6:03 a.m. View Comments

FTW releases the new "Reactor" Team Associated B5 body

FTW has just released their new Reactor body for the popular Team Associated B5 buggy. The Reactor bodyshell is a radioactive fusion of exceptional track performance and signature FTW styling. Striking the the optimal balance between aggressive down

Mike Garrison May 6, 2014, 6:28 a.m. View Comments

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