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  The Top Notch Series Returns in 2025

  The Top Notch Series presented by JConcepts returns in 2025 with 7 rounds in California through the summer and fall. The best 4/7 rounds will count towards the overall series championship!

  Tyler Hooks May 20, 2025, 6:34 p.m. View Comments
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  New Schumacher Mi9 Option Parts

  Schumacher RC is pleased to bring you a few exciting new Option Parts for the awesome Mi9 including a new chassis, brass front weight, top decks, and steering arms.

  Tyler Hooks May 20, 2025, 6:19 p.m. View Comments
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  2025 ROAR 1/10th Dirt Off-Road Nationals Results

  This past weekend, Hoosier RC Hobbyplex, hosted the 2025 ROAR 1/10th Scale Dirt Off-Road Nationals which crowned 9 new National Champions. Find the podium results here!

  Tyler Hooks June 26, 2025, 8:15 p.m. View Comments
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  New Team Powers Portable Soldering Station V2

  Introducing the Team Powers Portable Soldering Iron Station V2—the ultimate portable soldering solution, coming soon.

  Tyler Hooks May 19, 2025, 8:30 p.m. View Comments
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  2025 Euros Warm-Up 1/10th Off-Road Results

  The Hudy Series International Dirt Race and European Championship Warm-up 1/10 off-road at Hudy Arena is complete, find the results here.

  Tyler Hooks May 19, 2025, 8:37 p.m. View Comments
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  New Avid RC B7 and LD3 Forged Shock Towers

  After running the B7 & LD3 extensively, Avid RC has introduced lower towers for the B7 and LD3 that are lower than some of the towers on the market, as they still needed additional uptravel limiters with -2 towers commonly used.

  Tyler Hooks May 19, 2025, 8:21 p.m. View Comments
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  Canas Doubles at IBC 2025

  The 2025 International Buggy Challenge took place this past weekend, Juan Carlos Canas would take the win in both Nitro Buggy and Ebuggy ahead of a star studded field.

  Tyler Hooks May 19, 2025, 8:51 p.m. View Comments
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  New Team GFRP Laydown and Layback Aluminum Transmission Cases

  Team GFRP has released Laydown and Layback aluminum transmission cases with no off-set. These can be used in the majority of rubber and foam tire GFRP chassis.

  Tyler Hooks May 15, 2025, 3:14 p.m. View Comments
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  New RC Discharger "Airplane Kit"

  The "Airplane" Kit Batteries provide a complete solution for transporting your RC Discharger equipment safely and efficiently on flights.

  Tyler Hooks May 15, 2025, 3 p.m. View Comments
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  New Mon-Tech Racing A-424 1/12th Scale LMH Body

  Mon-tech Racing proudly presents the A-424, a brand-new 1/12 scale body shell designed for true RC racing enthusiasts.

  Tyler Hooks May 15, 2025, 2:45 p.m. View Comments
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  New Pro-Line Racing Sector 1/8th Truggy Body

  The Pro-Line Racing Sector features a ground-up redesign to optimize the handling of your truggy in the trickiest of track conditions.

  Tyler Hooks May 15, 2025, 2:40 p.m. View Comments
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  New Pro-Line Racing Flo-Tek Sector Pre-Cut Body

  The Pro-Line Racing Sector body meets Flo-Tek aero characteristics, which equals a ground-up redesign to optimize the handling of your SC Truck in the trickiest of track conditions.

  Tyler Hooks May 15, 2025, 2:55 p.m. View Comments
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  New Pro-Line Racing Typhon Grom Hole Shot 3.0 Tires

  Pro-Line's innovation team is proud to bring you the Hole Shot 3.0 tire featuring the scaled-down version of the latest generation race tire carcass for maximum performance.

  Tyler Hooks May 15, 2025, 3:06 p.m. View Comments
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  New Powerstar Li-Ion Receiver Packs

  Powerstar has released two new products of Li-ion battery packs, PS-18650-2S1P with 3200mAh 7.4V and PS-16650-2S1P with 2000mAh 7.4V.

  Tyler Hooks May 14, 2025, 6:14 p.m. View Comments
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  New Team Associated RC10 Graphite Kit

  Team Associated first used carbon fiber a few years prior to the release of the RC10 Graphite on the RC12L, so it was a natural progression that the RC10 would adopt the use of a carbon fiber chassis.

  Tyler Hooks May 14, 2025, 6:26 p.m. View Comments
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  Industry Analytics Weekly Stats [5/7 - 5/14]

  For the first time in many weeks, Dirt Oval has taken over as the biggest genre in RC Racing in the #LivetimeScoring system this past week. Check it all out here! #IndustryAnalytics

  Tyler Hooks May 21, 2025, 7:37 p.m. View Comments
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  New RC Discharger Regenerative Discharger Coelho Edition

  RC battery experience with the Regenerative Discharger—trusted by World Champion Bruno Coelho.

  Tyler Hooks May 13, 2025, 5:37 p.m. View Comments
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  The Drake Talks Setup Boards [VIDEO]

  This week Adam Drake talks setup boards and more specifically the new ProTek RC setup board.

  Tyler Hooks May 13, 2025, 5:52 p.m. View Comments
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  New Avid RC B7 Adjustable Front Axle

  These Avid B7 Adjustable Front Axles allow you to finally adjust your track width without needing different axles, hexes, or carbon shims.

  Tyler Hooks May 13, 2025, 6:03 p.m. View Comments
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  New JConcepts M117 Lloyd 2 12.3" Crawler Body

  Position yourself to be tough, patriotic, and utilitarian with the Lloyd 2 body by JConcepts.

  Tyler Hooks May 13, 2025, 6:11 p.m. View Comments
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  New JConcepts Bossman 63mm Micro Crawler Tire

  Letting the sticky green rubber compound do the work, Bossman has incredible grip strength and offers class leading looks and performance.

  Tyler Hooks May 13, 2025, 5:56 p.m. View Comments
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  New JConcepts Rock Bumps 63mm Micro Crawler Tires

  JConcepts introduces the Rock Bumps tires specifically designed for 1.0” mini comp crawler competition.

  Tyler Hooks May 13, 2025, 5:42 p.m. View Comments
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  New Vision Racing B74.2 Chassis and Steering Rack

  Introducing the Vision Racing B74.2, 2.5mm Thick, -3mm Length Aluminum Chassis and Narrow Steering Rack.

  Tyler Hooks May 13, 2025, 6:18 p.m. View Comments
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  New JConcepts Rock Bumps 5.75" OD Crawler Tires

  When it comes to competition, it’s hard to beat a pin style tire. JConcepts introduces the Rock Bumps tires specifically designed for 2.2” comp crawler competition.

  Tyler Hooks May 12, 2025, 7:45 p.m. View Comments
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  New JConcepts Megalithic 5.25" Crawler Tire

  Built to the popular 5.25” outside diameter competition dimension, the Megalithic is the most detailed JConcepts tire ever produced.

  Tyler Hooks May 12, 2025, 7:56 p.m. View Comments
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  New Team Xray XB2 2mm Short Chassis

  This Team Xray XB2 2mm chassis features a short-length configuration suitable for low traction dirt tracks.

  Tyler Hooks May 12, 2025, 7:51 p.m. View Comments
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  New Vison Racing 22X Ceramic Bearings and Titanium Turnbuckles

  Vision Racing has a new titanium turnbuckle set as well as ceramic bearings for the brand new 22X release.

  Tyler Hooks May 9, 2025, 7:20 p.m. View Comments
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  New Team Xray RX8'26 Presentation

  Team Xray has released the full presentation for the 2026 Team Xray RX8 1/8th scale nitro on-road kit.

  Tyler Hooks May 9, 2025, 7:13 p.m. View Comments
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  New Pro-Line Racing Velocity 2wd Narrow Front Wheel

  Pro-Line has you covered with lightweight and durable front racing wheels for the TLR® 22X and AE B7 Buggies on Astro or Carpet.

  Tyler Hooks May 8, 2025, 5:56 p.m. View Comments
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  New TLR 22X 2wd Buggy Platform

  Available in Dirt/Clay (22X DC) and Astro/Carpet (22X AC) configurations, both TLR kits feature all new geometry, 13mm big bore shocks, a refined transmission, and maximum tunability to meet the demands of today’s fastest tracks.

  Tyler Hooks May 8, 2025, 5:32 p.m. View Comments
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  New AKA Products Gunslinger Tread Pattern

  When the track gets loose, it pays to be quick on the draw. Draw First with the AKA Products Gunslinger!

  Tyler Hooks May 8, 2025, 6 p.m. View Comments
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  New Reedy Zapper SG6 7200 Long-Shorty

  Reedy Power, a leader in high-performance RC battery technology, is thrilled to announce the launch of the all-new Zappers SG6 7200mAh 135C “long-shorty” model intended for 1:8 electric buggy and truggy competition.

  Tyler Hooks May 8, 2025, 5:35 p.m. View Comments
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  New Pro-Line Racing 22X Sector Body

  The Sector lineup of 1/10 buggy race bodies feature a ground-up redesign to optimize the handling of your buggy in the trickiest of track conditions.

  Tyler Hooks May 8, 2025, 5:45 p.m. View Comments
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  Klinik RC 22X Titanium Screws and Turnbuckles

  And just like that Klinik RC has added the TLR 22X AC/DC carpet and dirt upgrade category with titanium turkbuckles, top screw sets, lower shock mounts and more.

  Tyler Hooks May 8, 2025, 5:51 p.m. View Comments
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  Industry Analytics: Weekly Stats [5/1 - 5/7]

  It is the first week in May for this week's #IndustryAnalytics, the pie is starting to have more even pieces as 1/8th scale and dirt oval seasons are in full swing to go along with 1/10th scale off-road and on-road which dominate winter time.

  Tyler Hooks May 14, 2025, 6:34 p.m. View Comments
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  Come Drive With Us - The Trencin Worlds [VIDEO]

  5150 Media Productions and Corey Drachenberg has completed potentially the final 'Come Drive With Us' documentary which covered the 2019 IFMAR Worlds in Slovakia. Check it out here!

  Tyler Hooks May 7, 2025, 5:33 p.m. View Comments
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  New Mon-Tech Racing CV Series LMH 1/12th Scale Body

  Mon-tech Racing is proud to introduce the CV-SERIES, a new 1/12 scale body designed for true RC enthusiasts. With an aggressive design, exceptional attention to detail, and top-level performance, the CV-SERIES is ready.

  Tyler Hooks May 7, 2025, 5:19 p.m. View Comments
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  New WMH Racing Motor Load Testing Options

  WMH Racing has two new motor load testing options with 'The Jerry' and 'The Load Tester 2" find out more information on what makes them special here.

  Tyler Hooks May 7, 2025, 5:39 p.m. View Comments
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  New Team GFRP Slipper Options

  Team GFRP has released two new slipper kit options for their standard and off-set transmission cases.

  Tyler Hooks May 7, 2025, 5:47 p.m. View Comments
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  Setting Droop With The Drake [VIDEO]

  Adam Drake took some time this week to explain how he sets droop.

  Tyler Hooks May 6, 2025, 8:29 p.m. View Comments
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