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RC Pro Series Canadian Nationals

RC Pro Series Canadian Nationals

The 2011 Canadian RC Pro Series National Finals are underway. Qualifying day is getting going, and the turn out of local drivers and our out of town gusts is amazing. I’m here at C.R.E. Raceway, Winnipeg, Mb, Canada. Reporting from trackside. I’ll add further exciting details as the event progresses. Good luck everyone! UPDATE: click […]
RC Pro Series Canadian National Finals – Sept 16, 17, 18

RC Pro Series Canadian National Finals – Sept 16, 17, 18

The 2011 Canadian RC Pro Series National Finals are over, but the memories and a mark in local history will last forever. The turn out of local drivers and out of town gusts was amazing. Hosted at C.R.E. Raceway, Winnipeg, Mb, Canada. I was Reporting from track-side and participating in the event. Great job to […]

It’s The Mechanical Aspect That Gets Me Every Time

It’s The Mechanical Aspect That Gets Me Every Time

What does it mean to be a gearhead, a mechanic, or a wrencher?  It usually means you’re into disassembling things to see how they work, and then reassembling them again. I know this was the case for me at an early age.  I enjoyed tearing things apart–household items like radios, toasters (sorry mom), clocks and […]
Thunder Power RC Z3R-8 Brushless 1/8 Motors

Thunder Power RC Z3R-8 Brushless 1/8 Motors

Thunder Power RC jumped into the 1/8 brushless motor market with the release of the new Z3R-8 line.  Check out al the details in the official press release below: Since 2008, Thunder Power RC Race Series LiPo batteries have set never-before-seen industry-leading standards in performance, reliability and longevity for electric-powered vehicles. They continue to be […]

LRP Dynamic 8 Brushless 1/8-scale Motor

LRP Dynamic 8 Brushless 1/8-scale Motor

LRP has entered the 1/8-scale brushless motor market with the new Dynamic 8 motor. LRP states that the Dynamic 8 features a new multi-slot winding for superior torque, in addition to improved efficiency over the full RPM range, which means less power loss as heat builds and more power is directed to the wheels. Heavy-duty XTEC […]
LRP iX8 1/8 Brushless Speed Control

LRP iX8 1/8 Brushless Speed Control

Developed for the higher voltage needed in 1:8 scale vehicles, LRP’s first, full-blooded 1:8 brushless speed control, the iX8, is the ideal speed control for both the serious racer and the backyard basher! Protected by a hard case to handle rough and tough conditions, the best in brushless racing technology comes together in this speed […]

A Main Hobbies Partners With BMiller Racing

A Main Hobbies Partners With BMiller Racing

A Main Hobbies announced today that it will partner with BMiller Racing, the team of radio controlled car racers founded in June by 13-year veteran professional basketball star Brad Miller. “We are very appreciative of the support A Main Hobbies is providing BMiller Racing. A Main Hobbies has an exciting vision for RC racing and […]
Venom Factory Pilot Bill Oxidean Breaks 8 World Records

Venom Factory Pilot Bill Oxidean Breaks 8 World Records

Venom Team Driver Bill Oxidean broke eight world records this past weekend at the IMPBA Straight-line Time Trials hosted at Blue Lake in Valdosta, Georgia. Oxidean set new World Speed Records in every stock and super stock class offered. The weather was perfect for racing and the water calm and fast during the entire event. […]

Painting tip

Painting tip

I have been painting a lot lately and have recently started to detail a Tamiya Blackfoot III body. While doing this I was reminded of a tip that you guys can use and one that I don’t always follow. Any time you get a new roll of tape be careful of where you place the […]
Hakko FM-206 3-Port Rework Station

Hakko FM-206 3-Port Rework Station

The Hakko FM-206 3-Port Rework Station can power any Hakko FM Series handpiece, thus offering the ability for you to tailor the station to fit your specific rework needs. The station’s sleek, compact design minimizes loss of bench space and its powerful ports allow the use of the Hakko FM-2029 single hot air handpiece, and […]

Tamiya America “TCS” Champions Crowned

Tamiya America “TCS” Champions Crowned

The Tamiya Championship Series Finals took place, wrapping up its 17th racing season in Aliso Viejo, CA crowning six division winners. The regional events were held by participating hobby shops all over the country, leading up to the series final, in order to determine who would compete to become the national champion and who would […]
Renaud Savoya Signs With Team XRAY

Renaud Savoya Signs With Team XRAY

XRAY is very proud to announce that 3x European champion Renaud Savoya has joined Team XRAY. Juraj Hudy, chief designer of XRAY, says: “Reno is one of the most professional and highly-dedicated European off-road drivers and we both discussed possible cooperation in the past, but due to various circumstances it never happened. The situation for […]
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