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Thanks to the IIC crew for putting on such an awesome event! See you next year!

IIC 2011 – Race Results

This years IIC is in the books and it was a great one at that. The A-mains were full of action and super close finishes for the top spot right up to the last lap! Here are all the A-main winners photos and sheets of the final standings. A-main videos coming soon so you can […]
ECX Smash 1/18-scale 2WD Monster Truck

ECX Smash 1/18-scale 2WD Monster Truck

This new 1/18-scale Smash monster truck features a nylon composite chassis, Dynamite RC speed control, 280-sized motor, and SpeedTreads wheels. Check out the info below: Whether you’re ripping through the dirt, roasting the pavement or destroying your living room, the 1/18-scale Smash monster truck delivers. It can take a beating without breaking a sweat. Thanks to […]

JConcepts SCT Backpack

JConcepts SCT Backpack

JConcepts introduces a backpack specifically designed to carry a complete short course truck with room to spare. Check out all the details in the press release below: It’s not just for school anymore, it’s for racing , bashing, and getting to the track on time. JConcepts introduces the SCT backpack; a clever way to handle […]
Kevin RINGTONE!

Kevin RINGTONE!

That’s right, a Kevin ringtone! Download it today and you can have RC Car Action‘s very own senior editor Kevin Hetmanski personally tell you to “Pick up your phone!” Simply click the link below to get the file!

9 Easy Soldering Tips

9 Easy Soldering Tips

Soldering is one of those tasks that you either really enjoy or greatly despise; RC maintenance is often like that. Even if you are a nitro guy, soldering comes-up more than you’d think, and if you run electric, soldering is a vital necessity. Most beginners—and some veterans—are intimidated by soldering jobs, but if you keep […]
Behind The Scenes w/A Big Truck

Behind The Scenes w/A Big Truck

Recently, I visited Milestone RC Raceway just outside of Ontario, California for an all-day photo shoot with RC’s “biggest” new release, the Losi 5ive-T.  Although we can’t release all of the coverage for this vehicle just yet, I wanted to show you a photo I took on my cell camera.  This is one of our […]

IIC 2011 – Thunder Power new releases

IIC 2011 – Thunder Power new releases

Thunder Power RC – 1430C 14cell 30A charger – Bullet charge/balance wire with for Thunder Power balance plug – 5300 and 6000 2S 65C bullet plug batteries – Thunder Power LiPo Bag
IIC 2011 – Corally new releases

IIC 2011 – Corally new releases

Corallly has always been a company in RC history as thinking out of the box and their new touring car, the HMX, is no exception. It features a new shock tower design that uses washers to adjust the angle of the shocks to give you an infinite amount of range. The chassis is set up […]

IIC 2011 – Photo Gallery

IIC 2011 – Photo Gallery

It has been hectic at the IIC with preparations by the racers and the IIC crew. The lower mains are run first, with all the A-mains ran at the end of the race program. Here are some photos that catch the flavor of what IIC participants are experiencing. I’ll have full A-main results, winners photos, winner’s […]
IIC 2011 – Qualifying Results and Action Photos

IIC 2011 – Qualifying Results and Action Photos

After 4 rounds of qualifying on Thursday and Friday, all the racers are tired and sleep deprived from all the time they spent wrenching on their cars, but at least they know their fate for the mains. The IIC runs their mains on Saturday instead of Sunday so that the racing participants don’t have to […]

The IIC is here and it is awesome!

International Indoor Championships (IIC)

Hello from Sin City Las Vegas! I’m at the Riviera Hotel & Casino this weekend covering the 7th Annual International Indoor Championships, and what a great event this is! Who says on-road racing is dead? This years IIC event has 404 entries participating (2007 had 450 entries), which is the second biggest turn out they’ve ever […]
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IIC 2011 – CRC new releases

Calandra Racing Concepts – CRC Gen-Xi 1:12th race car kit – #3203 Making a debut here in Las Vegas is the new 1:12th car from CRC, the Gen-Xi (inline). The Gen-Xi keeps all the great features (Encore shock, Pro Strut front end, full carbon components) and performance of the multi-National champion Gen-XL as well as […]
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