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The Evolution of Tools

The Evolution of Tools

There’s no doubt that tools are a required necessity when it comes to your RC adventures. Whether you are tinkering, building, racing, servicing, they all require tools. Yet, no matter the requirements imposed on your tools based off your demands, there is an evolution of tool inventory that accompanies you while you are out and […]
Die Cast X Interviews Mario Andretti

Die Cast X Interviews Mario Andretti

He’s been dubbed “The Driver of the Century” – and with good reason. Mario Andretti’s name has been synonymous with speed, finesse, and tenacity since his early days as a dirt-track competitor in Pennsylvania. Now a spokesman for several popular automotive brands, and a multiple Hall of Fame honoree, Mario has been loaning his knowledge […]

Short Course & Rock Crawling VS Monster Trucks

Short Course & Rock Crawling VS Monster Trucks

We’ve noticed a huge growth in short course and rock crawling in the past few years. Do you think these classes have replaced monster trucks in popularity? Tell us what you think! JOIN THE DEBATE ON FACEBOOK: CLICK HERE
Pro Driver Merry Go Round

Pro Driver Merry Go Round

It’s that time of year again!  Professional RC racers are swapping teams, signing new contracts, dumping old sponsors and picking up new ones.  For some of you, this makes for an exciting game of pro driver roulette. What I find interesting is the number of drivers who leave teams only to wish they had never […]

Stock Racing Comes Full Circle

Stock Racing Comes Full Circle

One of my favorite parts of RC is the technology involved. It never ceases to amaze me the leaps and bounds our hobby takes. LiPo’s replaced nickel-Metal batteries. Brushless motors made ungodly speeds possible in almost any car, and 2.4ghz radios eliminated radio interference. Dynamic timing ( or “boost”) has been taken to a whole […]
Reedy WolfPack 5000mAh 25C 7.4V LiPo Battery

Reedy WolfPack 5000mAh 25C 7.4V LiPo Battery

This new, low cost pack is perfect for the casual enthusiast and club racer, and has many features like low-resistance 4mm sockets and a durable hard case for increased crash protection. Read the official press release below for more info: Reedy’s WolfPack LiPo batteries meet the performance demands of both the casual enthusiast and the […]

Pro-Line Teams Up With Cody King For 2012 Race Season

Pro-Line Teams Up With Cody King For 2012 Race Season

Pro-Line announced today that they have added another IFMAR World Champion to their race team. Here is the official press release: “I’m really excited to be working with Pro-Line for 2012. Pro-Line is a dedicated team of individuals and I expect great results using their products.” – Cody King, Team Pro-Line Driver “The Pro-Line Team […]
Sneak Peek at New Avid Parts

Sneak Peek at New Avid Parts

It looks like Avid is starting to expand their product line beyond bearings. An all aluminum bell crank set was spotted on Kurt Wenger’s B4.1. This thing is pretty cool! It looks like the servo saver has been eliminated and it bolts right up to the rest of the stock parts. Rumor has it the […]

The Radio Control Show Episode 139

The Radio Control Show Episode 139

Watch This Week’s Radio Control Show Episode Where Kevin Shows You A Quick Tip On Suspension, A Look At A Sick R.C Tank, And Vaughn Gitten JR’s Video Highlights Of The Year Featuring His HPI Racing Car.  
Online review LRP USB Bridge

Online review LRP USB Bridge

Updating speed control profiles has become all the rage t hese days allowing users to set their ESC’s to the same trims and setting the pros use in major races. LRP has released its USB Bridge which allows users to link up their SXX and iX8 speed controls to their Mac or PC and install […]

Should I Buy Car X or Car Y?

Should I Buy Car X or Car Y?

I frequently read RC forums. One of the most common threads I see is, “Should I buy car X or Y?” Rarely do you get factual information on why one is better than the other. It typically sounds like used car salesmen are informing you. Let me try and steer you in the right direction […]
Tire Sauce: The Canary In The Coal Mine

Tire Sauce: The Canary In The Coal Mine

I’ve read plenty of discussion lately about tire sauce/additives in off-road racing.  The question seems to be, is tire additive a good or a bad thing for off-road racing?  The answer, in my opinion, is simple: it’s a terrible idea.  From my viewpoint, tire additive is like the canary in the RC coal mine.  A […]
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