Featured News -

Traxxas Nitro Slash – World Exclusive!

What could make driving the Traxxas Slash an even more authentic replication of door-banging TORC Series action? Adding a screaming nitro engine to match the V8 roar of the Pro-2 class! The Readers’ Choice award-winning TRX 3.3 fire breather pushes this latest addition to Traxxas’ short course truck lineup to a top speed of 50+ […]

The top five finishers from the 2010 IFMAR Worlds in Thailand.

2012 IFMAR 1/8-Scale Off Road World Championships are almost here!

We’re just days away from the official start of the IFMAR World Championships for 1/8-scale nitro off-road buggy, which has grown to be one of the most competitive classes on an international scale. Every two years, the fastest nitro off-road buggy racers in the world convene in a different continent to compete for the most […]

Land Shark HPI RS4 Porsche [READER’S RIDE]

With its list of upgrades, Don Almeido’s RS4—based on the Sport 3 Flux Falken Porsche kit—is ready to take a bite out of stock touring cars. First up were HPI’s carbon fiber front and rear shock towers and center drive shaft cover. The shaft itself was replaced with an Exotek Racing aluminum unit, along with […]

TESTED: Pro-Line Badlands & Impulse Pro-Loc Combo

I think we can all agree the Traxxas X-Maxx is pretty awesome, especially now that it has 8S horsepower. Less awesome: since it’s an RTR, your X-Maxx is going to look just like everyone else’s (other than choosing red, green, or blue for the body, that is). Good news, Pro-Line is on the case. With […]

Who Will Win The ROAR 1/8 Fuel Nats?

Specifically, the 1/8 scale buggy class. Last year, Team Associated’s Spencer Rivkin took the win. Will he repeat? That would be quite a feat with the heavy hitters he’ll be up against. Anything can happen…but here’s who I think are the top five contenders: Spencer Rivkin Since Rivkin scored his 2015 World Title, the youngster […]

“What is the best way to grow RC racing?” Track Promotion.

According to our survey, most of you feel that the answer to getting more racers to tracks is “Better advertising/promotion of local tracks to their communities,” with 34% of the vote. That’s a very pragmatic take–after all, you can’t expect people to show up at your track if they don’t know it exists. Results below, […]

Traxxas Stampede 4X4 VXL Downhill Snake Run [VIDEO]

From Traxxas: Reinforced with Traxxas Performance Accessories, these beefed up Stampede 4×4 VXL monster trucks are ready to take on the Snake Run at Camp Woodward. This downhill race to the finish is filled with enough twists and turns to put these trucks to the test. Stay tuned for more R/C action from Camp Woodward! […]

Game Changer: Traxxas TRX-4 Defender D110 [PREMIUM EXCLUSIVE]

Our review of the Traxxas TRX-4 will be in the September issue, but RC Car Action Premium members get to read it first! CLICK HERE to become a member! RC Car Action Premium offers members exclusive content and the first look at the latest projects, shoot-outs, how-to’s and more! Membership includes exclusive access to… • 8+ years of digital […]

Fantom Low Profile 5200mAh 14.8v 4-Cell Racing LiPo

From Fantom Racing: Developed for the extreme demands of professional racing, this battery features the ultimate combination of power, capacity and low resistance. If your racing program demands the best, demand Fantom Racing Pro Series batteries! LOW PROFILE – Standard 4-cell footprint and only 36mm thick for lower center of gravity and less weight! SPECIFICATIONS: […]

Watch This Block of Aluminum Become a Heatsink Head [VIDEO]

We could watch stuff being machined for hours, but it’s especially cool to see RC stuff emerging from all those shavings–like this heatsink head.

Reedy Blackbox 600Z ESC & Sonic 540-FT Combos

From Reedy: Due to dealer demand, Reedy’s all-new Blackbox 600Z ESC and Sonic 540-FT fixed-timing motors are now available in combo form! Reedy’s Blackbox 600Z Zero-Timing Sensored Brushless Competition ESC and Sonic 540-FT Fixed Timing motors are the perfect solution for entry-level competition thanks to their economical price, versatility, and race-proven performance. This pairing also […]

PROTOform RT-C Light Weight Clear Body

From PROTOform: The XFINITY® Series continues to provide 1:1 stock car fans with close exciting racing in 2017. PROTOform is proud to present an oval body inspired by the newest generation of these cars. The RT-C has a bit of a twist though, as it is configured to fit perfectly over the taller rubber and […]