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Exclusive Coverage + Video: 2013 ROAR On-Road Fuel Nats

Exclusive Coverage + Video: 2013 ROAR On-Road Fuel Nats

Radio Operated Auto Racing, or ROAR, holds Nationals events for a variety of classes every year to determine who is fastest in the land. This past weekend, the On-road Fuel Nationals was hosted by the Greater Los Angeles R/C Racing Club (GLARCRC) featuring  the super fast 1/8th-Scale Open class, 1/8th-Scale Masters, and the 1/10th-Scale Open […]
Serpent 2WD Buggy Sneak Peek, Kyosho & XRAY Announce New Models

Serpent 2WD Buggy Sneak Peek, Kyosho & XRAY Announce New Models

Buggy, truggy, competition, RTR–this gang of new releases runs the gamut. Plus we have the scoop on Serpent’s upcoming two-wheel buggy! Get more photos and the full story on each model (and tons of other gear)  in our Hot News & New Stuff forum–just click the pics.   Serpent Spyder SRX-2 RM   Ultima RB6 […]

Serpent goes RTR with race-spec, Novarossi-powered 1/8 buggy

Serpent goes RTR with race-spec, Novarossi-powered 1/8 buggy

Serpent built its considerable reputation on cutting-edge competition nitro kits for on-road racers, but is now showing off its chops in a whole new way by going RTR and off-road. Rather than going down-spec for the leap to RTR, the new Cobra buggy is a fully competition-ready machine, complete with race-grade horsepower from legendary Italian […]
Online Coverage Of The 2013 Hobby Haven Off-Road Shootout

Online Coverage Of The 2013 Hobby Haven Off-Road Shootout

Over the Labor Day Weekend I went back to Urbandale, IA for the 2013 Hobby Haven Off-Road Shootout. This is the 14th year of this annual local event, but this race has now grown into a recognized regional event that attracts more out of state racers each year. This year we saw 258 entries with […]

2013 RC Car Action: Readers’ Choice Awards – Winners

2013 RC Car Action: Readers’ Choice Awards – Winners

Like Ron Burgundy, we editors and authors of Radio Control Car Action like to think we’re “kind of a big deal.” But we know the truth. When it comes to the many manufacturers of radio control models, parts, and accessories, the real experts they want to hear from isn’t us, it’s you. The customer. The […]

Seventh Annual Futaba Nitro Challenge Results!

Seventh Annual Futaba Nitro Challenge Results!

Racers love competing for hardware, but most trophies get stuck on a shelf and forgotten after just a few weeks. For the last seven years, the top finishers at the Futaba Nitro Challenge have taken home trophies they can actually use – O.S. engines, Futaba radio gear, and even cold hard cash! After three years […]

Adam Drake And Dakotah Phend Limited Edition Losi Mini 8IGHT

Adam Drake And Dakotah Phend Limited Edition Losi Mini 8IGHT

Losi is no stranger to the world of off-road minis – it was their 1/18-scale replica of the XXX-T called the “Mini-T” that can be credited with the wave of shrunken versions of larger cars and trucks that swept the industry. A couple of years ago Losi released the Mini 8IGHT, a 1/14-scale version of […]

New Products from Tekno RC, RC4WD, Team Associated, Serpent and RPM [June 17]

New Products from Tekno RC, RC4WD, Team Associated, Serpent and RPM [June 17]

Tekno RC continues to expand its line of option parts for their 1/8 vehicles.  They recently released a new rear hinge brace that gives you another 1.5 degrees of rear toe to help you with increasing traction in your Tekno ride.  Along with that they have released an optional black composite spur gear, some M4 […]
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