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Limited Traction takes one-two in Hyper Drift night comp

Limited Traction takes one-two in Hyper Drift night comp

A short while ago I got a chance to check out one of Hyper Drift’s awesome events – specifically, the McCarthy Ranch night competition I posted a couple weeks ago.  The entire HD crew was in attendance and they put together an absolutely incredible, fully-lit layout complete with grass infields and a scale garage row. […]
Sheldon’s Drift Comp Round 2–Saturday September 10

Sheldon’s Drift Comp Round 2–Saturday September 10

Summer might be winding down, but the drifting season is still in full swing!  Stop by Sheldon’s Hobbies this Saturday and sign up for round 2 of their awesome Drift Competition Series for a chance to win some sweet gear.  Practice starts at 10am, and the comp kicks off at 2pm.  See you there!   […]

Making the best of a bad situation

Making the best of a bad situation

Nobody wants to have a bad weekend, but sometimes it just happens.  You’re out at your favorite RC spot with your friends, ready to enjoy a great day with your hobby, and then something goes very wrong.  Maybe your engine decides to throw a rod, or your ESC starts belting out smoke, or your steering […]

Workbench Essentials: Locking Pliers

Workbench Essentials: Locking Pliers

This week my choice for must-have tool is an oldie but a goodie: Locking pliers. Often referred to as Vice Grips (a name brand), locking pliers are one of those things that simply must be within an arm’s reach at all times if you hope to retain any semblance of sanity. They make so many […]
Workbench Essentials: Folding Utility Knife

Workbench Essentials: Folding Utility Knife

I found myself sitting in the garage this week, as I often do, pondering what I’d cover in my next blog entry. It was then that I noticed a tool that I don’t often give much thought to: my trusty folding utility knife. I have used this thing daily since I got it five or […]

Workbench Essentials: Smartphone

Workbench Essentials: Smartphone

It’s not exactly a newsflash to say that smartphones are useful to have around. What you might not have thought about, however, is that smartphones are nothing short of phenomenal at the workbench. The list of things these phones are useful for is as long as your arm. I won’t be able to touch on […]
Pro-Line’s Big Give

Pro-Line’s Big Give

Pro-Line will be donating $.50 of every dollar that is spent with them on the Pro-Line website for the month of December. They have selected 4 charitable organizations that they will be supporting this month: 1. Casa Hogar Belen 2. One Egg 3. The Sheepfold 4. Free Wheelchair Mission Use this link below to check […]

ROAR 1/8 Scale Buggy 2012 Nationals Venue Announced

ROAR 1/8 Scale Buggy 2012 Nationals Venue Announced

From ROAR: After considerable deliberation, LCRC (Lost Creek RC) Raceway in Oakland Mills, PA has been selected as host for the ROAR 2012 Fuel Off-Road Nationals. Scheduled for June 21-24, the facility in rural Pennsylvania is expected to bring some East Coast flavor to the most popular ROAR National event on the calendar. Located in […]
MCD Racing W5 1/5 4WD Short Course Truck

MCD Racing W5 1/5 4WD Short Course Truck

We 1st told you about this new large scale short course truck back in the beginning of November, and now it has been officially released to the public. Read the official press release below for all the facts and features: MCD W5 continues to define the large scale off-road segments with it’s cutting edge technology […]

The Weekly Debate Question

The Weekly Debate Question

This Week’s Debate Question With Julie.  As R/C Fans, What Are You Asking For This Holiday Season? To Discuss The Debate Click Here – Weekly Debate Question
New JConcepts Short Course Tire spotted in the pits!

New JConcepts Short Course Tire spotted in the pits!

A new Jconcepts short course tire has been spotted in the pits dubbed “Pressure Points.” This set was in their soft “Green” compound. Look for a full product release from Jconcepts with all the available compounds soon.  
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