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IFMAR WORLDS: Flooding to end the Worlds?

As the sun has set in Buenos Aires, Argentina the rain has continued to fall from the sky in scary amounts, causing local flooding throughout the city. Our sources have informed us that the downtown area of Buenos Aires is in fact flooding. Highways,

Mike Garrison Dec. 6, 2012, 4:38 p.m. View Comments

REDS Racing and Ignacio Candel win at the Levante Championship Rd.2

The second round of the Levante Championship was held this past weekend in Nucia, Spain. Ignacio Candel, the newest REDS team driver, qualified 5 for the A-final. A rough start dropped Candel to the back of the pack, but as time went on he was able t

Mike Garrison Dec. 6, 2012, 4:30 a.m. View Comments

Serpent releases new aluminum gear diff pulley gears

Serpent has just released their all-new front and rear aluminum gear diff pulley gears for the 733 and 747 onroad platforms. The new gears feature pressed on sides with holes, making these lighter than ever! The holes are also designed to allow dirt

Mike Garrison Dec. 6, 2012, 4:41 a.m. View Comments

MIP releases the all-new Kyosho "Super Diff"

MIP has just released their all-new "Super Diff" for the Kyosho RB5, RB6, RT5, and Ultima SC. The new diff is made up of hardened alloy steel for added strength and less wear. Precision molded MIP diff gear helps to ensure a smooth and perfect gear m

Mike Garrison Dec. 5, 2012, 4:07 a.m. View Comments

P1 Brand releases the new "Adam The Drake Has A Posse" sticker packs

The P1 Brand Industry Series continues with this new release, the Adam The Drake Has A Posse Sticker Packs. Equal parts parody and homage, this humorous graphic recognizes the positive impact that Adam Drake has made on the industry. A four-time ROAR

Mike Garrison Dec. 5, 2012, 4:17 a.m. View Comments

IFMAR WORLDS: UP Close and Personal with Hot Bodies Atsushi Hara

In between rounds of qualifying we caught up with HPI/Hot Bodies driver Atsushi Hara and 2008 IFMAR 1/8 Fuel Buggy World Champion and his new Hot Bodies D812 buggy.

John Cary Dec. 5, 2012, 5:05 a.m. View Comments

Schumacher reveals the all-new CAT K1 4wd 1:10 buggy

The CAT K1 is an ultra modern, 1/10th scale, 4WD, Electric Powered buggy which continues the race winning tradition of Schumacher's legendary CAT Competition All Terrain vehicles. Check out under the hood!

Mike Garrison Dec. 5, 2012, 6:47 a.m. View Comments

BMiller Racing double win at the LSR Raceway Protek R/C Challenge Cup

BMiller Racing recently hosted a pair of unique match races as part of the weekly club racing program at LSR Speedway in Sacramento. Titled the ProTek R/C Challenge Cup, the evening’s top modified buggy drivers took on the premier 17.5 stock buggy dr

Mike Garrison Dec. 5, 2012, 4:25 a.m. View Comments

Daniel Ornelas Elizondo is the 2x Mexico National Champion

Having already clinched the buggy title during round 4 in Pachuca, Daniel Ornelas Elizondo entered the final round of the Mexican national 1:8 off-road championship set on a adding a truggy title to his resume. It would not be an easy task. Daniel re

Mike Garrison Dec. 5, 2012, 6:43 a.m. View Comments

IFMAR UPDATE: Up Close and Personal with AKA's Mark Pavidis

Within the current field of drivers here in Argentina, few have been attending more than 3-4 consecutive Worlds, Mark Pavidis on the other hand is attending is 10th! 1/8 Fuel Buggy Worlds

John Cary Dec. 5, 2012, 2:16 a.m. View Comments

IFMAR WORLDS: Q4 Goes to XRAY's Josh Wheeler

John Cary Dec. 5, 2012, noon View Comments

IFMAR WORLDS: Q3 TOP 10 Drivers

ROUND THREE TOP TEN ARE: TQ Elliot Boots/Kyosho, 2 Robert Batlle/Mugen, 3 Ty Tessman/Hot Bodies

John Cary Dec. 5, 2012, 4:45 a.m. View Comments

Need4Speed R/C announces the 5th annual "Field of Dreams Race"

Need4Speed R/C has announced the 5th annual Field of Dreams Race! The indoor offroad facility located in Garden City, Kansas, has worked closely with supporting sponsors TLR, Team Associated, JConcepts, and others to once again bring back one of Kans

Mike Garrison Dec. 5, 2012, 5:01 a.m. View Comments

The Pro-Line "Bulldog" family welcomes the Kyosho RB6

Pro-Line has made waves in the RC industry because of the superior handling and aggressive styling of the BullDog line of bodies. Some BullDog bodies have even been considered an unfair advantage due to the huge performance gains. Now Kyosho fans can

Mike Garrison Dec. 5, 2012, 4:49 a.m. View Comments

Pro-Line releases the all-new "Pro-Bond" tire glue

Pro-Line knows tires and understands that the strongest bond possible between the Tire and Wheel is a critical aspect of performance and tire longevity. Pro-Line engineers have developed their best tire gluing system ever devised with the specific ne

Mike Garrison Dec. 5, 2012, 4:41 a.m. View Comments

IFMAR WORLDS: Up Close and Personal with Kyosho's David Ronnefalk

Amongst the sea of 1/8 scale buggies present here in Argentina, the Kyosho camp seems to have the most buttoned down cars with the least amount of prototype parts dangling off of them.

John Cary Dec. 5, 2012, 1:56 a.m. View Comments

Lee Martin joins the European Offroad Series for Round 2

Tamiya Racing Factory’s Lee Martin has been confirmed as an entry for the second round of the ‘TLR/Spektrum Euro Offroad Series presented by Horizon Hobby’ in Langenfeld, Germany on January 4-6.

Mike Garrison Dec. 5, 2012, 4:30 a.m. View Comments

IFMAR WORLDS: When is the Rain Cometh?

December 5th, Day Two of qualifying here in Argentina and racers seem to have one very large topic of conversation… When is the rain coming? It was suppose to already be here yet blue sky’s prevail.

John Cary Dec. 5, 2012, 1:30 a.m. View Comments

Team Associated releases the APEX Touring V-Type RTR

The Qualifier Series is Team Associated's exciting new line of sport-level products that are designed to be FUN above all else, easy to use, durable, lower cost, and provide an easy way to get into the RC hobby. When great looks and high performance

Mike Garrison Dec. 5, 2012, 6:03 a.m. View Comments

PSM releases new carbon fiber RC8.2 front and rear shock towers

PSM Option Parts has just released their all-new carbon fiber shock towers for the Team Associated RC8.2 buggy. The new towers are 4mm thick and feature multiple tuning options for both shock and camber link locations. The carbon fiber is significant

Mike Garrison Dec. 5, 2012, 6:08 a.m. View Comments

AKA releases new and improved "Gridiron II" 1:8 buggy tire

The latest addition to AKA's 1:8 buggy tire line is the Gridiron II. The first update to the Gridiron is the World Championship winning carcass borrowed from the Impact tire. Waffle ribbing was added to help control tire expansion and the side pins a

Mike Garrison Dec. 4, 2012, 3:59 a.m. View Comments

MIP releases new nylon Losi SCTE spur gears

MIP is proud to announce new spur gear options for the Losi SCTE! The new gears create more gear ratio options for various track conditions. Each gear is precision machined from Nylon material for excellent durability & wear! Gears fit right into the

Mike Garrison Dec. 4, 2012, 6:31 a.m. View Comments

Michal Orlowski and Team Durango win at the Mibosport Cup race

This weekend saw the Mibosport Cup race in Hrotovice, Czech Republic. In a highly competitive field, Team Durango claimed first and third places after the three-leg A-mains. In first place was Michal Orlowski (DEX410v3) and in third place was Kája No

Mike Garrison Dec. 4, 2012, 4:27 a.m. View Comments

Schumacher releases new "Talon" 1:10 offroad wings

Schumacher has just released their Talon offroad wings, but these are no ordinary wings. These beauties are available in the standard clear, but ALSO white, black, and carbon fiber!

Mike Garrison Dec. 4, 2012, 7:40 a.m. View Comments

XRAY officially releases the all-new XB4 1:10 4wd buggy

After much anticipation and waiting, XRAY has officially released the all-new XB4 1:10 4wd buggy! The new buggy is packed with innovative features such as the MultiFlex tuning, gear differentials, aluminum AND composite chassis, and more!

Mike Garrison Dec. 4, 2012, 3:20 a.m. View Comments

Olly Jeffries dominates once again at the Chippenham Indoor Winter Championship

Round 5 & 6 of the CIWC saw another dominating performance from Olly Jefferies as once again he took his Associated TC6.1 to clean sweep of qualifying runs and A final wins at the Chippenham Indoor Winter Championship, this time Olly had to fight off

Mike Garrison Dec. 4, 2012, 4:39 a.m. View Comments

Wilks and Mosio lead X Factory to victory at the 2012 Winter Blitz

Double TQ and buggy win for the X Factory team at the 2012 Winter Blitz hosted by ARCS Hobbies in Ashtabula, Ohio!

Mike Garrison Dec. 4, 2012, 4:14 a.m. View Comments

IFMAR WORLDS: Kyosho's Elliot Boots on Top

After three days of practice one driver has risen above the rest to show he’s done his homework and ready to race, Elliot Boots. This young spirited UK based driver has been moving his way up the ranks during the past couple and years and with vetera

John Cary Dec. 3, 2012, 1:17 p.m. View Comments

Up Close and Personal with TLR's Adam Drake

John Cary Dec. 3, 2012, 4:21 a.m. View Comments

2012 IFMAR 1:8 OFF-ROAD WORLDS: Adam Drake Interview

We caught up with TLR's Adam Drake to get his take on today's early morning track conditions and how's he's going to cope with the conditions.

John Cary Dec. 3, 2012, 1:31 p.m. View Comments

RAIN @ THE WORLDS

The rain has made the first move thus forcing everyone’s nightmares to become a reality. That nightmare being a water soaked track with mud that clings on for dear life to every component on the car.

John Cary Dec. 3, 2012, 2:37 a.m. View Comments

IFMAR WORLDS: Practice back on track

As racers arrived at the track this morning, they all came the see what the rain and wind did to the track last night. After 4+ hours of waiting and mild track work being performed, practice is back on track.

John Cary Dec. 3, 2012, 5:51 a.m. View Comments

Moment with Mike: Project XXX - Part 1

Mike buys and gets set to race a Race Ready XXX-4. Let the build begin!

Mike Garrison Dec. 3, 2012, 6:30 a.m. View Comments

IFMAR WORLDS: Overnight rain storm causes delay

With parts of the track underwater, the start to the final day of practice has been delayed.

Eric Swanson Dec. 3, 2012, 1:20 a.m. View Comments

Video: TRFT Studios "Drift Teaser"

TRFT Studios recently built, setup, and have been ripping through town with their all-new drift car. We have anxiously been waiting for a new video release, and today they have shared with us just a little teaser of what's to come!

Mike Garrison Dec. 3, 2012, 8:15 a.m. View Comments

Hot Bodies releases the all-new D812 1:8 buggy

Seen at this year's IFMAR Worlds, the surprise release of a new 1:8 buggy from HPI / Hot Bodies has been announced today! Introducing the D812!

Mike Garrison Dec. 3, 2012, 8:59 a.m. View Comments

Day Three, 2012 IFMAR 1/8 Fuel Buggy Worlds in Buenos Aires Argentina

John Cary Dec. 3, 2012, 12:29 a.m. View Comments

New Pro-Line Gear at the IFMAR Worlds

With hardly a moment to spare before the big event, Pro-Line managed to introduce a pair of 1/8 Buggy tires (one new, one redesign) and a new blend of CA glue and updated easy to use bottle here at the 2012 IFMAR 1/8 Buggy Worlds in Argentina. One of

John Cary Dec. 2, 2012, 5:23 a.m. View Comments

RACE COVERAGE: 2012 IFMAR 1:8 IC Off-Road Worlds

Live broadcast, photos, reports, videos, and blog from the biggest race on Earth!

Eric Swanson Dec. 2, 2012, 1:50 a.m. View Comments

Kanai's MP9 TKi3 Up Close and Personal

John Cary Dec. 2, 2012, 12:40 p.m. View Comments

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