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X Factory UK announces the new Team Azarashi Grayseal B44.1 conversion kit

We received a very interesting bit of news today as X Factory UK has shared with us the new Team Azarashi conversion kit for the Team Associated B44.1 buggy. The new conversion changes everything from chassis, shock towers, to wing mounts. While the

Mike Garrison Feb. 14, 2013, 4:44 a.m. View Comments

AKA's 1:8/SC medium black inserts are back new and improved

The medium insert has been updated with the addition of fluting on the inside, just like the world championship winning soft Red insert.

Mike Garrison Feb. 14, 2013, 4:39 a.m. View Comments

Video: Ken Block WR8 FLUX gymkhana at HPI headquarters

HPI Racing has released a killer video today featuring the new Ken Block WR8 FLUX RTR as it tears up the HPI Europe headquarters gymkhana style! Check it out!

Mike Garrison Feb. 14, 2013, 5:28 a.m. View Comments

A Main Hobbies announces the Outback Shootout 2013 at Outback Raceway

A Main Hobbies Outback Raceway will be hosting its annual Outback Shootout March 1st through March 3rd to kick-off the indoor racing season!

Mike Garrison Feb. 14, 2013, 5:13 a.m. View Comments

Racers Edge releases new PRIME Twin400 dual output charger

Racers Edge has just released their new Prime Twin400 dual output charger for double duty charging!

Mike Garrison Feb. 14, 2013, 4:30 a.m. View Comments

Czech vice-champion Jirka Mira re-signs with Team XRAY for 2013

XRAY is happy to announce that Jirka Mara will continue to race with XRAY in 2013. Jirka has been mulitple Czech vice-champion with XB9 and XB4 and will race both classes in 2013 as well.

Mike Garrison Feb. 13, 2013, 4:52 a.m. View Comments

New liquid paint mask from the pro painters at Bittydesign

Bittydesign has just released their new liquid paint mask designed for any hobbyist or pro painter looking to get the best out of their R/C body paintjobs! The new mask is available in both 16oz and 32oz bottles. Bittydesign is known for their world-

Mike Garrison Feb. 13, 2013, 5:04 a.m. View Comments

Team Orion wins at the opening round of the JConcepts Indoor National Series

Team Orion/Kyosho's Jared Tebo and Cody Turner were in St. Louis to battle it out with the best as well as provide great support to all Kyosho customers!

Mike Garrison Feb. 13, 2013, 4:07 a.m. View Comments

AVID releases new aluminum AE big bore shock standoffs with Delrin pivot bushings

Avid has designed a strong new standoff with a replaceable Delrin pivot bushing to coincide with the release of the new 12mm Team Associated big-bore shocks. AVID Aluminum Shock Standoffs are made of black anodized 7075 Aluminum and have a wide base

Mike Garrison Feb. 13, 2013, 3:57 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts releases the new "Black Jackets" 1:8 truggy tire

Success in 1:8 racing rests in having the correct tire at the proper time. The Black Jackets from JConcepts made their debut to success at the Dirt Nitro Challenge and Neobuggy events during the 2012 racing season!

Mike Garrison Feb. 13, 2013, 10:39 a.m. View Comments

Ryan Maifield and Matt Olson victorious at the JConcepts Winter Indoor Nationals

The 2013 JConcepts Indoor National Series kicked off in the Show-Me state just outside of St. Louis, Missouri at the one and only SmacTrac!

Mike Garrison Feb. 13, 2013, 9:45 a.m. View Comments

Hot Bodies releases new option sway bars for the R10

Hot Bodies has released a three new option sway bars for fine tuning your R10. The new sway bars are precision made and intended to offer even further tuning options for various track conditions worldwide. Each is marked with a small etching to keep

Mike Garrison Feb. 13, 2013, 4:31 a.m. View Comments

Craig Harris wins at the UK Micro R/C Championship Round 5

February the 3rd saw the 5th and penultimate round of the National Micro Championship held in Swansea!

Mike Garrison Feb. 13, 2013, 4:40 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts sweeps the Rumble in the Rockies 2013 race

Numedahl and Larsen lead JC to victory!

Mike Garrison Feb. 13, 2013, 6:42 a.m. View Comments

ProTek R/C releases new and improved "Supreme Power" 100C LiPo packs

Get all of the punch and runtime you crave with ProTek RC's new and improved Supreme Power 100C LiPo batteries.

Mike Garrison Feb. 12, 2013, 6:09 a.m. View Comments

Dustin Evans takes the new TLR SCTE 2.0 to victory at the Rumble in the Rockies

Over this past weekend, Team Losi Racing driver Dustin Evans dominated the Pro-4 Class with his Team Losi Racing TEN SCTE 2.0 at the 18th Annual Rumble in the Rockies, which was held at MHOR R/C in Colorado.

Mike Garrison Feb. 12, 2013, 5:49 a.m. View Comments

Gunnar Rieck takes two titles in the ROAR Region 2 1:10 Offroad Championship series

Gunnar Rieck proved to be the man to beat in 2wd and 4wd buggy, taking home multiple round victories, and the overall title!

Mike Garrison Feb. 12, 2013, 5:27 a.m. View Comments

Racers Edge releases the all-new short course "RaceCase" hauler

Racers Edge continues their line of RaceCase products by introducing the SC RaceCase. This nifty hauler makes transporting your SC, tools, transmitter, pit mat, and accessories quick, easy, and stylish!

Mike Garrison Feb. 12, 2013, 4:51 a.m. View Comments

Moment with Mike: FREE Valentine's Day gift for your significant other!

Mike shares his FREE Valentine's Day gift for you to give the love of your life!

Mike Garrison Feb. 12, 2013, 7:47 a.m. View Comments

AVID releases all-new aluminum Kyosho shock and turnbuckle tool

Yet again we are introduced to another innovation from AVID R/C today as they have launched their all-new Kyosho shock and turnbuckle tool!

Mike Garrison Feb. 12, 2013, 5:20 a.m. View Comments

Nathan Waters takes Team Durango to victory at Silverstone

Saturday the 9th of February saw Team Durango racing star Nathan Waters take a convincing victory at the latest round of the Silverstone Model Car Club Winter Series!

Mike Garrison Feb. 12, 2013, 6 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts releases the new Mugen MBX7 "Silencer" body

Leading up to the 2012 IFMAR World Championships the JConcepts design team was extremely busy developing new product for the world level bi-annual event. The team spent many hours developing with leading team drivers to develop a new high-speed body

Mike Garrison Feb. 12, 2013, 9:40 a.m. View Comments

Tekno R/C releases a fresh lineup of SCT410 option parts

Tekno R/C has launched a fresh new lineup of option parts today for their new SCT410 short course racer. The new truck has been turning heads on many levels since its release, and now is getting even better!

Mike Garrison Feb. 12, 2013, 5:09 a.m. View Comments

Matt Olson continues his Pro4 domination at the JConcepts Winter Indoor Nationals

Matt Olson was able to take overall Tq and win in the 4wd SC division of Rd1 of the JConcepts Indoor National Series hosted at SmacTrac in St Louis, MO.

Mike Garrison Feb. 12, 2013, 6:05 a.m. View Comments

Ralph Burch continues his 12+ years with Team XRAY for 2013

XRAY is proud to announce that the on-road super star World Champion Ralph Burch will race all the on-road classes in 2013 with XRAY and additionally will participate at off-road races with the new XB4. Ralph will attend all major races to support th

Mike Garrison Feb. 11, 2013, 5:59 a.m. View Comments

Product Test: Novak Pulse ESC with X-Drive

Years ago an ESC was either on the gas or on the brakes, there was no such thing as timing mode, boost, dynamic adjustments, and programmable profiles. Today, ESC manufacturers are in a constant battle to offer their customers the latest and greatest

Mike Garrison Feb. 11, 2013, 6:34 a.m. View Comments

Ellis Stafford and Team Durango win the 2013 Faversham Triple Crown Series

Team Durango pro team driver Ellis Stafford has started his 2013 off-road campaign as we all expected with a triumphant series win. Ellis piloted his DEX210 to a second in round that added to his previous rounds success of a first and third place pod

Mike Garrison Feb. 11, 2013, 5:29 a.m. View Comments

Team Durango interviews team driver "Mr. Precision" Hupo Honigl

Our friends from Team Durango are always working on sharing with fans the latest behind the scenes moments with team drivers through Team Durango Interviews featured on the TD website. This time the team sits down with offroad superstar, Hupo Hon

Mike Garrison Feb. 11, 2013, 5:47 a.m. View Comments

Elliott Boots takes Pro-Line to victory at the 2013 Montpellier Grand Prix

The newest Pro-Line Factory Team Driver, Elliott Boots, claimed his first victory of the 2013 season on Pro-Line tires at the Montpellier Grand Prix in France.

Mike Garrison Feb. 11, 2013, 5:21 a.m. View Comments

AKA releases 1:10 stadium truck closed cell foam inserts

First spotted at the CRCRC Midwest Electric Championships, AKA has officially released their race winning closed cell inserts for stadium trucks!

Mike Garrison Feb. 11, 2013, 10:14 a.m. View Comments

Racers Edge releases the new "Li-Pouch" LiPo charging box

The Li-Pouch is a flame resistant charging bag sewn in the shape of a box!

Mike Garrison Feb. 11, 2013, 4:48 a.m. View Comments

AKA officially releases the new "Handlebar" tires

The all new indoor low-profile tread patterns feature minimal tread height for speed, stability and traction on hard-packed surfaces.

Mike Garrison Feb. 8, 2013, 9:43 a.m. View Comments

Greg Degani joins Hobby Pro USA / Agama Racing

Exciting news from Hobby Pro USA and Agama Racing has been released today as they have signed on board 2002 IFMAR World Champion, Greg Degani!

Mike Garrison Feb. 8, 2013, 9:29 a.m. View Comments

CRC's Brian Wynn takes the win in World GT at the 2013 Snowbirds

Brian took the lead early and never looked back with smooth lines and great power from CRC!

Mike Garrison Feb. 8, 2013, 5:28 a.m. View Comments

The Exotek Racing Kyosho RB6 option parts line continues to grow

Exotek Racing continues to trick out the Kyosho RB6 buggy with option parts that provide increased performance, style, and durability. All of the new parts are precision machined out of high quality alloy, anodized a factory red, and etched with the

Mike Garrison Feb. 8, 2013, 5:32 a.m. View Comments

Video: Reedy International Race of Champions Heritage Video

Whether you were ever given the opportunity to meet Mike Reedy face to face or not, most would agree he is an icon, a legend, and a hero to R/C for his passion, his personality, and his products. Join us as we hear stories about why Mike Reedy was su

Mike Garrison Feb. 8, 2013, 5:42 a.m. View Comments

Team Associated sweep at the annual Flowood R/C January Jam

In the Nitro Buggy and Truggy class it was privateer driver Blake Boggs who took the win with his Factory Team RC8.2 and RC8T CE. Joining him in the winner's circle was Team Associated's Derek Guidry, who took home the victory in eBuggy.

Mike Garrison Feb. 8, 2013, 5:20 a.m. View Comments

JQ Products signs Markku "THEDoctor" Honkanen for 2013

JQ Products are proud to announce the signing of Markku Honkanen to the Finnish JQ Team.

Mike Garrison Feb. 8, 2013, 5:07 a.m. View Comments

Video: Duratrax's new Nissan GT-R 1:10 nitro 4wd RTR

Duratrax introduces an officially licensed R/C version of the Nissan GT-R!

Mike Garrison Feb. 8, 2013, 8:02 a.m. View Comments

Taylor Petersen makes a surprise jump to XRAY for 2013

After an impressive 2012 racing season with multiple top 10 finishes at major events worldwide, we have received news today that former Mugen Seiki driver, Taylor Petersen, has jumped ship and joined XRAY USA / RCAmerica for 2013. Petersen's main foc

Mike Garrison Feb. 8, 2013, 4:42 a.m. View Comments

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