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Sneak Peek: Axial RTR 1/10 4WD RR10 Bomber

Sneak Peek: Axial RTR 1/10 4WD RR10 Bomber

News of this new rig from Axial spread like wildfire on social media over the weekend once these pictures were leaked online. It appears that Axial has teamed up with Bomber Fabrication to produce a 1/10 version of their winning chassis design which was piloted by Randy Slawson to capture two titles at the King […]
The new TLR 22 3.0 is prepped tp hit the track at OCRC Raceway in Huntington Beach, Caifornia. Jake Thayer (buggy shown) and Kevin Motter received the buggy and extra parts and meticulously prepared it. Last night they were able to start putting it through its paces and tuning it for the famous dirt.

TLR 22 3.0 2WD Buggy In Action at OCRC

The electric off-road racing scene has been given quite a big shake up with TLR releasing their new 22 3.0 2WD buggy. The buggy isn’t just a new version, but almost a completely new platform with a host of very interesting features. We got a VIP invitation to go to OCRC Raceway in Huntington Beach […]

Team Associated Celebrates IFMAR and ROAR Titles With Champions Edition B5M

Team Associated Celebrates IFMAR and ROAR Titles With Champions Edition B5M

Team Associated has plenty to crow about since scoring yet another IFMAR Worlds title with the B5M courtesy of Spencer Rivkin, not to mention Ryan Cavalieri’s five 2015 ROAR titles. To celebrate, the Team has boxed up the best B5M stuff as the new, limited-edition RC10B5M Champions Edition. It’s loaded, of course, with everything from […]
TLR Reveals New Mid-Motor-Optimized 22 3.0 [VIDEO]

TLR Reveals New Mid-Motor-Optimized 22 3.0 [VIDEO]

Team Losi Racing’s 22 3.0 isn’t merely a refresh of the 2.0, it’s nearly an entirely new car built specifically for peak mid-motor performance. TLR’s Frank Root explains all the new features in the video, with lots more pics and details from TLR after the pics. Visit tlracing.com for more.   From TLR: The 22 3.0 […]

Traxxas/Axial Hybrid Scout 80 by Scott Lempert [Reader’s Ride]

Traxxas/Axial Hybrid Scout 80 by Scott Lempert [Reader’s Ride]

We could probably do an entire column just on Scott Lempert’s scale projects, so prolific is he with off-season building. One in particular that caught our eye was this ’63 International Scout 80—not just for the styrene body which Scott crafted himself, but for the unusual mix of components. The backbone is a set of […]

HPI Introduces Ken Block Ford Fiesta RX43 Micro RS4

HPI Introduces Ken Block Ford Fiesta RX43 Micro RS4

HPI’s RS4 gets the Ken Block treatment and has been topped off with a well detailed Ford Fiesta RX43 body that features Ken’s signature trim scheme. This 1/18-scale car has features like independent suspension, 4WD, front universals and gear differentials. Now you can drive a Ford Fiesta just like Ken Block! From HPI: Meet the Ken […]
VG Racing Introduces New Parts For The Axial Trail Honcho

VG Racing Introduces New Parts For The Axial Trail Honcho

New from VG Racing are rock rails and a front bumper designed to fit the Axial Trail Honcho. What makes these parts stand out is that they are made out of steel tubing. A powder coat finish keeps them from rusting and you can pick them up in a few different colors. These parts are […]

Wish There Was a Solid-Axle 1/5 Scale Desert Buggy? Here It Is [VIDEO]

Wish There Was a Solid-Axle 1/5 Scale Desert Buggy? Here It Is [VIDEO]

Large-scale parts purveyors Kraken RC is set to release a complete vehicle of their own. The Vekta.5 is a 1/5-scale, 4WD Ultra 4 Class 1500 Unlimited Buggy and the first to have a solid rear axle and 4-link suspension. This truck has been making waves in the 1/5-scale community and we can see why. It’s […]
Here’s How the Traxxas X-Maxx Flips Itself Back Over [VIDEO]

Here’s How the Traxxas X-Maxx Flips Itself Back Over [VIDEO]

The new Traxxas X-Maxx can turn itself over if you flip it–but how? The Traxxas Stability Management system detects when the truck is upside-down and enables the self-righting system. To activate it, hold the transmitter’s SET button. The X-Maxx will automatically alternate between forward and reverse throttle to rock the truck back and forth until it […]

RC Car Action EXCLUSIVE: Traxxas Announces All-New X-MAXX, and WE DRIVE IT

RC Car Action EXCLUSIVE: Traxxas Announces All-New X-MAXX, and WE DRIVE IT

Other than Traxxas insiders, only RC Car Action has driven the X-Maxx! You’ll see it in our January issue. Yep, it’s big. The X-Maxx is 30 inches long and tips the scales at 21 pounds with batteries. We did not see this bad boy coming! RC Car Action has the exclusive on Traxxas’ amazing new X-Maxx, […]
Team Associated Introduces RTR APEX Scion Racing 2015 tC

Team Associated Introduces RTR APEX Scion Racing 2015 tC

Team Associated has added another trick sedan APEX line and this one is a Scion Racing 2015 tC. It features a shaft driven drivetrain, water resistant electronics, gear differentials and more. It even comes with a LiPo battery and charger to get it from box to pavement right away. Check out the official press release […]
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