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  New Xray XB4'20 Aluminum Option Chassis

  Xray has released a unique XB4 chassis with shorter and longer wheelbase integrated in one chassis. There are two different mounting positions for center and rear diff assembly that allows to choose between a shorter and longer chassis alternative.

  Tyler Hooks Dec. 11, 2019, 10:54 a.m. View Comments
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  New Xray T4 Graphite Composite Layshaft Pulley

  Check out the new Xray precision-molded 20T layshaft pulley made of specially-formulated graphite composite material that is a perfect balance of reliability and performance for the T4'20.

  Tyler Hooks Dec. 10, 2019, 11:32 a.m. View Comments
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  New JConcepts Silver Octagons

  JConcepts have released the popular Octagons for 2wd and 4wd buggy applications in the new Silver Compound.

  Tyler Hooks Dec. 10, 2019, 11:46 a.m. View Comments
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  Drake Wins Palm Desert Toys for Tots

  Palm Desert R/C Raceway hosted the 15th Annual Toys for Tots Race this past weekend. With over 130 entries Adam Drake grabbed 2 wins.

  Tyler Hooks Dec. 10, 2019, 11:03 a.m. View Comments
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  New Vision Racing 22 5.0 Motor Mount, Wing Shim, and Front Wing Brace

  Vision Racing has released a new 22 5.0 carbon fiber motor mount, wing shim, and universal front wing brace.

  Tyler Hooks Dec. 10, 2019, 11:11 a.m. View Comments
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  2019 RC Pro 1/10th Series Finals Announcement

  Time for the finals of the RC Pro 1/10th scale series on Sunday December 15th at Indy RC World. Plaques for the event as well as the top 3 for each class for the series.

  Tyler Hooks Dec. 10, 2019, noon View Comments
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  New Shepherd Velox V10 Plastic Update Kits

  Shepherd pleased to announce two new plastic part sets for the Velox V10 "nineteen".

  Tyler Hooks Dec. 10, 2019, 11:52 a.m. View Comments
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  Maclan Racing V3 Graphene Batteries

  Maclan Racing has just released the new 2020 version Graphene V3 batteries.

  Tyler Hooks Dec. 10, 2019, 11:21 a.m. View Comments
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  Lit RC Products Announcement

  If you’re looking for high-quality, American made R/C products that don’t break the bank, look no further than LIT R/C Products.

  Tyler Hooks Dec. 10, 2019, 11:41 a.m. View Comments
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  Pilot RC and TKO Competition Development Develop Partnership

  Pilot RC is very happy to announce that they have partnered with TKO Competition Development.

  Tyler Hooks Dec. 10, 2019, 11:27 a.m. View Comments
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  Come Drive With Us: DNC II [VIDEO]

  The second iteration of the Come Drive With Us series for the Dirt Nitro Challenge is complete and live on Youtube. Check it out here.

  Tyler Hooks Dec. 9, 2019, 12:19 p.m. View Comments
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  New Xray XB2 Aluminum Rear Roll Center Holder

  Check out the new optional Xray aluminum rear roll-center holder CNC-machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum. Features 3 positions for fine roll-center adjustments on the XB2 and XT2 cars and trucks.

  Tyler Hooks Dec. 9, 2019, 11:52 a.m. View Comments
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  New Team Shepherd Team Edition Clutch

  Team Shepherd is proud to introduce an update for our well known “Team Edition” clutch in form of the Tuning Clutch “Team Edition” v2 which is suitable for the Velox V8.2 and other 1/8 nitro on-road cars.

  Tyler Hooks Dec. 9, 2019, 12:06 p.m. View Comments
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  New Avid NB48 2.0 Carbon Shock Towers

  The New Avid Tekno NB48 2.0 4mm Carbon Shock Towers are made from 100% carbon fiber, matte finish and 2.5d cutouts for a nice look, and lightly chamfered on the front side to help avoid splitting or chipping on hard wrecks.

  Tyler Hooks Dec. 9, 2019, 11:33 a.m. View Comments
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  New Sworkz Black Competition Springs

  The new SWORKz 1/10 Black Competition springs were tested by factory drivers in many international big events.

  Tyler Hooks Dec. 9, 2019, 11:41 a.m. View Comments
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  2019 RC Pro Oval Series Finals Announcement

  The finals for the RC Pro Oval Series are this weekend at Indy RC World on Saturday the 14th. Check out all the information here.

  Tyler Hooks Dec. 9, 2019, 1:03 p.m. View Comments
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  New WRC SBX.1 1/8th Nitro Buggy Kit

  On-road powerhouse WRC has announced a new 1/8th Nitro Buggy kit which will be called the SBX.1

  Tyler Hooks Dec. 6, 2019, 10:30 a.m. View Comments
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  Scaramozzino Joins AKA Products

  Alessandro Scaramozzino, italian hotshot, has joined the AKA Race Team for 2020.

  Tyler Hooks Dec. 6, 2019, 10:56 a.m. View Comments
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  New Xray XB2 Aluminum Front Roll Center Holder

  Xray has released a new XB2 line optional front roll-center holder CNC-machined from high-quality 2mm Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum. Alu holder increases strength and makes the handling more precise and more forgiving. Allows to use front anti-roll bar.

  Tyler Hooks Dec. 6, 2019, 10 a.m. View Comments
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  New Team Shepherd V8 to V8.2 Conversion

  Team Shepherd is pleased to announce the conversion kit to update the Velox V8 WC to the latest Velox V8.2.

  Tyler Hooks Dec. 6, 2019, 10:07 a.m. View Comments
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  A State of RC: Nick Wautlet

  This week on A State of RC our guest joins us from across the pond in sunny California! Nick Wautlet brings us his latest news and updates on his projects, racing and future plans for Wallie Builds.

  Tyler Hooks Dec. 6, 2019, 9:54 a.m. View Comments
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  Proline Racing 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway

  This year Pro-Line would like to give 12 lucky winners an awesome gift with the 12 Days of Christmas BIG GIVE of 2019.

  Tyler Hooks Dec. 5, 2019, 11:15 a.m. View Comments
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  New Team Associated WC19 Apparel

  Team Associated has a new shirt to represent their World Championship this year.

  Tyler Hooks Dec. 5, 2019, 11:11 a.m. View Comments
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  Extra Lap Podcast: Christopher Mitchell

  Christopher Mitchell gets up early in morning to chat about his recent trip to the states to cover the 1/8 IFMAR On Road Worlds on this week's Extra Lap Podcast.

  Tyler Hooks Dec. 5, 2019, 11:22 a.m. View Comments
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  New Xray T4'20 Aluminum Solid Chassis

  The Xray T4'20 alu solid chassis gives better control, stability and makes the car easier to drive in high traction carpet conditions.

  Tyler Hooks Dec. 5, 2019, 11:02 a.m. View Comments
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  Dirt Kings 2020 Major Driver Announcements

  The Dirtkings 2020 race has nine of the Top25 booked in already.

  Tyler Hooks Dec. 4, 2019, 11:50 a.m. View Comments

• New Xray T4'20 Low Friction Drive Belt

  Check out this Xray T4'20 optional specially-modified high-performance Kevlar-reinforced 351mm-long, 3mm-wide drive belt.

  Tyler Hooks Dec. 4, 2019, 10:46 a.m. View Comments
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  2020 Silly Season Analysis [UPDATE]

  2019 silly season was wild, this year there is a lot less going on but follow along as things develop going into the 2020 season.

  Tyler Hooks Dec. 4, 2019, 10:55 a.m. View Comments
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  New Redcat Scout II Gen8 AXE Edition

  The Redcat International Scout II Gen8 AXE Edition has gone where no other Ready-to-Run (RTR) scale crawler has been before. With features no other RTR crawler has ever included, the Redcat International Scout II Gen8 AXE Edition is carving a whole n

  Tyler Hooks Dec. 4, 2019, 4:13 p.m. View Comments
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  Pro Tips With Spencer Rivkin: Shock Builds [VIDEO]

  This video is about how Spencer Rivkin bleeds his shocks. This will go a long ways for your cars handling, with Landing, jumping and creating Traction.

  Tyler Hooks Dec. 4, 2019, 4:20 p.m. View Comments
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  New Darkside Designs Molded Wing Saver and Diff Building Tool

  Darkside Designs have released a new b6.1 Molded Wing Saver and a Diff Build Tool.

  Tyler Hooks Dec. 3, 2019, 10:45 a.m. View Comments
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  New Team Associated Water Bottle

  Carry your cold beverage in this 26oz. aluminum AE Water Bottle wherever you go. Attach it to your gear bag with the included carabiner.

  Tyler Hooks Dec. 3, 2019, 10:27 a.m. View Comments
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  Ronnefalk Retains Top Ranking in Top25RC

  Jared Tebo takes the win at the first Buggyland USA which moves him to top 3 in the rankings. 2nd place was Ryan Maifield and young CJ Jelin returns to form by rounding out the podium with a great event.

  Tyler Hooks Dec. 3, 2019, 4:51 p.m. View Comments
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  The Voice RC Podcast: Randy Caster

  Randy Caster from 1Up Racing joins The Voice RC Podcast this week.

  Tyler Hooks Dec. 3, 2019, 10:08 a.m. View Comments
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  New JConcepts JCI Creep 12.3" Body

  The Creep began a hard life working the local farms, occasional fair and eventually into the mud pits. Pulling the Creep from the hard work of a farm truck wasn’t easy, however, JConcepts has dropped the cloth on a new crawling legend.

  Tyler Hooks Dec. 3, 2019, 10:15 a.m. View Comments
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  New Xray X12 Aluminum Chassis

  The New Xray CNC-machined X12’20 chassis made from 2.0mm Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum which is suitable for high- and very-high traction US-style tracks.

  Tyler Hooks Dec. 3, 2019, 10:36 a.m. View Comments
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  New JConcepts Ellipse 1/10th Front Tires

  JConcepts has released the popular Ellipse tire in multiple compounds for 2wd and 4wd buggy front applications.

  Tyler Hooks Dec. 3, 2019, 11:28 a.m. View Comments
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  New T4 Aluminum Steering Plate

  The Xray T4 8mm steering plate was developed to improve the cornering speed.

  Tyler Hooks Dec. 2, 2019, 10:54 a.m. View Comments
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  New Xray T4 Brass and Aluminum Chassis Braces

  Check out the new Xray T4 aluminum and brass chassis brace options.

  Tyler Hooks Dec. 2, 2019, 11:03 a.m. View Comments
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  Boots Joins Shoot Fuel

  Elliott Boots will join the XTR owned Shoot Fuel brand for 2020 and beyond.

  Tyler Hooks Dec. 2, 2019, 3:08 p.m. View Comments
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