Futaba


Futaba Electric Challenge: Prototype DE Racing 1/10 Buggy Wheels

Futaba Electric Challenge: Prototype DE Racing 1/10 Buggy Wheels

This race didn’t offer any 1/10 buggy classes but I noticed these prototype wheels in one racer’s pit area.  DE Racing is known for their great lineup of short course truck wheels and now it appears they are getting ready to enter the 1/10 buggy market too. And make their product stand out from the […]

Futaba Electric Challenge: Get The App, Get The Shirt

Futaba Electric Challenge: Get The App, Get The Shirt

This weekend we were running our promotion where if you show me that you have downloaded our free app from the App Store, I’ll hook you up with a free RC Car Action t-shirt.  I was overwhelmed with the amount of drivers who had our app installed and actually ran out of t-shirts to give […]
Onsite Coverage Of The 2011 Futaba Electric Challenge

Onsite Coverage Of The 2011 Futaba Electric Challenge

I arrived this morning in Lincoln, IL at RJD Hobbies for the 2011 Futaba Electric Challenge.  Today is open practice and drivers are out early working on their setup and lines.  We will run 3 rounds of qualifying tomorrow and then the mains.  After the mains there will also be a Dash 4 Cash race […]

Futaba S9353HV High Voltage HT/HS Servo

Futaba S9353HV High Voltage HT/HS Servo

The Futaba S9353HV High Voltage HT/HS Servo features a metal upper case to resist breaking on hard landings and provides plenty of torque (306 oz-in @ 7.4V) for competitive crawling. The standard size servo makes it ideal for 1/8 off-road drivers and it’s .06 speed makes it freaky fast when used with a 2S LiPo […]
Futaba/O.S. Nitro Challenge: Pro-Line’s Jason Branham Wins Pro Truck

Futaba/O.S. Nitro Challenge: Pro-Line’s Jason Branham Wins Pro Truck

Pro-Line team driver Jason Branham wins Pro Truck and finishes 3rd in Pro Buggy at the Futaba/O.S. Nitro Challenge held a Dirt Burners RC Club in St. Louis, MO. In Truck, Jason used the new Revolver 2.0 VTR in M3 to finish 2nd in A1 and 1st in A2 to claim the overall win. In […]

Pro Buggy Winners: 1st Ryan Lutz, 2nd Josh Wheeler, 3rd Jason Branham

Futaba – OS Nitro Challenge Final Results – Lutz & Branham Win

Here are the winners & podium photos from the Futaba Nitro Challenge held last weekend in St. Louis at the Dirt Burners facility, brought to you by our contributor Eric Schutt. When all the dust settled and the last laps were completed, it was Ryan Lutz taking home top honors in Pro Buggy after decisively […]
Futaba Electric Challenge August 19-21 At RJD Hobbies in Lincoln, Illinois

Futaba Electric Challenge August 19-21 At RJD Hobbies in Lincoln, Illinois

Two full days of sizzling electrifying action at RJD Raceway in Lincoln, IL August 19-21. Tons of prizes – Pro Class “Dash for Cash” and – get ready for the “Saturday Night Special” – a 15-truck team short course enduro! Nothing else like it! Trophies and even a “Tough Luck” award. Ya gotta be there! […]

Whatt Hall was the winner of the XXX SCB. He was roosting the pits with it within minutes!

Futaba – OS Engine Nitro Challenge DAY 3 Coverage

Sunday’s racing action was wicked as people and gear battled against the high temperatures and humidity, as well as the close wheel-to-wheel track action.  Engine flameouts were unfortunately a part of the game today, as the weather seeming to make it difficult for driver to keep the fires lit.  It was a long, busy day […]
Futaba – OS Engine Nitro Challenge DAY 2 On-Site Coverage

Futaba – OS Engine Nitro Challenge DAY 2 On-Site Coverage

2011 Futaba / OS Engines Nitro Challenge – Dirt Burners July 16, 2011  Kirkwook, MO Today at the Futaba – OS Engines Nitro Challenge, qualifying was the name of the game.  The Dirt Burners crew kept the program moving smooth.  With 260 entries, each round took about four hours.  Classes include nitro buggy and nitro […]

Futaba – OS Engine 2011 Nitro Challenge On-Site Coverage

Futaba – OS Engine 2011 Nitro Challenge On-Site Coverage

Our contributor Eric Schutt is on location in St. Louis, MO at the Dirtburners RC facility for the 2011 Futaba Nitro Challenge.  Here is his first report: ——————————————————————- 2011 Futaba / OS Engines Nitro Challenge – Dirt Burners July 15, 2011  Kirkwook, MO www.dirtburners.org Eric Schutt here on the scene on behalf of RC Car […]
Futaba 1/5 S3306MG Metal Gear Servo

Futaba 1/5 S3306MG Metal Gear Servo

The Futaba S3306MG Metal Gear Servo is designed to stand up to the rigors of 1/5 scale racing. This 3-pole, water protected servo is equipped with many of the features racers want most, including dual bearings, high torque output (at 6.0V, it delivers a powerful 333 oz – in. torque) and high speed (0.16 sec./60°). […]
1 … 6 7 8 9 10 … 14
Air Age Media ©