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JConcepts Reflex Tires for 1/10 Buggy: Traction for Dust and Loam

JConcepts Reflex Tires for 1/10 Buggy: Traction for Dust and Loam

Tires are one of the most important items in getting your buggy to work at its best and now JConcepts is releasing a new series of tires called the Reflex for 2WD and 4WD buggies. With a square and angled style lug, this tread pattern is suited to loose and dusty tracks or when the […]
Team Associated and Carson Wernimont Part Ways

Team Associated and Carson Wernimont Part Ways

Despite strong results after joining Team Associated for the 2015 season, Carson Wernimont has split from the team. It’s not quite clear who broke up with who (see Carson’s and Associated’s statements below),  but it’s obvious Team Associated and the 2014 IFMAR 1/8 Nitro Buggy podium driver simply didn’t see eye to eye. Associated isn’t […]

Serpent Viper 977-EVO: The Newest 1/8-Scale Nitro Asphalt Killer

Serpent Viper 977-EVO: The Newest 1/8-Scale Nitro Asphalt Killer

Serpent has been a respected manufacturer in the racing scene for a long time and when they announce a new car, people take notice. Long considered the F1 of racing, 1/8-scale on-road nitro cars require a level of commitment few have the experience or dedication to do, but when participants demand the best and fractions […]
Team Orion Vortex dDrive: The End of Speed Controls? [VIDEO]

Team Orion Vortex dDrive: The End of Speed Controls? [VIDEO]

Motor, battery, speed control. Those three items are what make up an electric power system. Or they used to, at least; Orion’s new Vortex dDrive system integrates throttle circuitry directly into the motor, eliminating a separate speed control. The motor plugs directly into the receiver and battery, and gets its own power switch with setup […]

Losi’s LST XXL-2 Is Now Available With 6S Electric Power [VIDEO]

Losi’s LST XXL-2 Is Now Available With 6S Electric Power [VIDEO]

First the Losi LST XXL was updated with gasoline power and now the gang at Losi have given us a electric powered version that is capable of handling 6S of LiPo power. A 2200Kv brushless motor gets things moving and Spektrum’s AVC keeps the truck in total control at all times. Wheelies are going to […]
TLR 8IGHT-T E 3.0 Electric Truggy Kit: Updated Electric Track Killer

TLR 8IGHT-T E 3.0 Electric Truggy Kit: Updated Electric Track Killer

Truggies are always a favorite and can be a blast to drive on the track or at your favorite spot. With electric power getting more and more reliable and easy, some drivers are taking a serious look at eTruggies. The TLR 8IGHT-T E 3.0 electric truggy kit has a race proven design with electric power […]

Axial Wraith Corvette Conversion by Dan Boyle [Reader’s Ride]

Axial Wraith Corvette Conversion by Dan Boyle [Reader’s Ride]

We featured another of Dan Boyle’s creations a few months ago, and every time we get an email from him with a new project we know it’s going to be something special. This time he sent photos of this sweet ’58 Corvette. Believe it or not, Dan started with an Axial Wraith chassis, on which […]

Readers’ Rides Cattle Call: Let’s See Your RACE CARS

Readers’ Rides Cattle Call: Let’s See Your RACE CARS

We always encourage you to send us pics of your favorite RC cars and trucks no matter what you’re rolling, so don’t hesitate to send us your best shots. But if you’ve got a sharp-looking race rig to share, then we especially want you to get outside and get pics! Don’t let the scalers and […]

Pro Boat Announces Voracity-E and Stealthwake RTRs

Pro Boat Announces Voracity-E and Stealthwake RTRs

Pro Boat has just released two new V-hull boats for the boat gang out there. Both are ready-to-run models and go by the names of Voracity-E 36  and Stealthwake 23.  The Voracity-E 36 is a 36 inch boat with a fiberglass hull and it has a 120amp speed control that is capable of 6S power. […]
This 1/5 Scale Alfa Romeo Will Set You Back $65,000 (And It’s Not Even RC)

This 1/5 Scale Alfa Romeo Will Set You Back $65,000 (And It’s Not Even RC)

Yep, you read that right. This awesome recreation of an 1931 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Monza will cost you a cool $65,000. Unsurprisingly, that kind of money gets you a massive masterpiece that’s built just like the full-size car, and is so well-detailed that I thought it was the real car until I saw those […]
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