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RC Car Action - RC Cars & Trucks | David Spashett now Peak Powered!

David Spashett now Peak Powered!

We last spotted David when he won the 2002 Cleveland Nats, and that's where we'll spot him next, running for Peak Racing. David will take the new V2-series Vantage motors into battle, along with the latest 3300 PowerFlo cells. He joins 2002 IFMAR ISTC Touring Car World Champion Surikarn Chaidejsuriya, making Peak's touring team a formidable force for the 2004 season. For more info, visit Peak Racing.
Josh Cyrul has joined Team XRAY

Josh Cyrul has joined Team XRAY

Here's the official word from XRAY:
XRAY is proud to announce that top American R/C racer Josh Cyrul has joined Team XRAY to support the team and represent at all international races. Josh is a long-time top RC racer, having been racing and winning for over 16 years.Josh is a full time R/C driver and engineer, and has won over 30 ROAR and NORRCA National Championships in most nitro and electric on-road classes from 1/12th scale to 1/8th scale.

Here is what Josh said about his joining Team XRAY:
'I am extremely happy to be racing for Team XRAY!! With the quality of XRAY cars as well as their desire and dedication to the R/C industry it was a very simple choice for me. I want to take the time to thank XRAY for their interest in me, and I hope to bring them the best results both on and off the track.'

XRAY is very happy to welcome Josh to the team, as Josh is great not only in racing but also in teamwork, public relations, track promotions, and product development.


XRAY reveals T2

XRAY reveals T2

It's here, XRAY's follow-up to the innovative T1 series. There's way more new stuff going on than you'll ever spot in this thumbnail, so be sure to Click Here for the full story and more pics.
XRAY reveals T2

XRAY reveals T2

It's here, XRAY's follow-up to the innovative T1 series. There's way more new stuff going on than you'll ever spot in this thumbnail, so be sure to Click Here for the full story and more pics.

JR Racing XS3 Synthesizing Radio System

JR Racing XS3 Synthesizing Radio System

No crystals! JR Racing's new XS3 is available on 27 and 75mHz bands, with on-screen transmitter frequency adjustability. The included receiver uses a pair of dials with detents to set frequency (one dial on 27mHz model). For more info, click here, and check out the April issue of RCCA for a review!. Talk about here.
Associated belt car revealed!

Associated belt car revealed!

Senior West Coast Editor is in Vegas covering the International Indoor Champs, where he snapped this shot of Associated's belt car prototype. Will it be the TC5? Click Here for discussion and a close-up.

RC Car Action - RC Cars & Trucks | XRAY, Custom Works Win Big at Snowbirds

XRAY, Custom Works Win Big at Snowbirds

Ralph Burch delivered Team XRAY their first pro-class win in the U.S. by taking the Touring Pro Mod class at the Snowbird Nationals, and left-turn legend Frank Polimeda wheeled a prototype Custom Works car to take the Factory Mod win on the oval. These were just two of the 14 classes at the 'Bird, which combines on-road and oval events in one non-stop week of practice, qualifying, and racing; for a complete list of classes and winners, click here. And stay tuned for Kenny's wrap-up of the day-by-day action!
RC Car Action - RC Cars & Trucks | Novak Takes On Batteries

Novak Takes On Batteries

We've known Novak for excellent chargers ever since the Digi-Peak days, but now the company has a new product for the other end of the alligator clips: Orange Power GP3300VE Matched Racing Cells. The cells are matched using a proprietary 'Accu-Match' system that Novak claims is the most accurate available. Novak also wants to take care of your packs with the new Smart Tray Digital Equalizing Discharger. For complete details on the new cells and discharger, click here to get the story straight from Novak's official press release.

Trinity Announces Sanyo 3600mAh cells!

Trinity Announces Sanyo 3600mAh cells!

Sanyo is back on top as the capacity king, with an incredible 3600mAh cell. According to Trinity, the new 'red' cells do not sacrifice voltage for capacity. The Sanyo 3600s will be available as VIS-matched Team and Race packs, as well as VIS– processed (but unmatched) stick and saddle packs. Bulk 3600 cells will also be offered.
XRAY announces 1/18 NITRO mini!

XRAY announces 1/18 NITRO mini!

You heard right! XRAY has just announced the NT18 on-road nitro mini will appear in time for the holidays. There's little in the way of details right now, but you can see a teaser at teamxray.com. Check it out now, then come on back to talk about it here!

XRAY announces 1/18 NITRO mini!

XRAY announces 1/18 NITRO mini!

You heard right! XRAY has just announced the NT18 on-road nitro mini will appear in time for the holidays. There's little in the way of details right now, but you can see a teaser at teamxray.com. Check it out now, then come on back to talk about it here!
RC Car Action - RC Cars & Trucks | Pro-Line Crowd Pleazer for Jato!

Pro-Line Crowd Pleazer for Jato!

Wow, now THAT'S a hot-lookin' Jato! In addition to the Crowd Pleazer shell, this Jato is wearing Pro-Line's Agitator wheels. Read all about it
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