TBT Archives - RC Car Action

#TBT Race coverage of the ROAR Racing Off-Road Mod Nationals in October 1999 Issue

#TBT Race coverage of the ROAR Racing Off-Road Mod Nationals was featured in the October 1999 issue of RC Car Action magazine. Spoiler alert, it was another dominating weekend for the late Brian Kinwald as he crushed the competition in all 3 modified classes! Click through the pics for the full results & tag a […]

#TBT Review of Team Trinity Evolution 10F

#TBT The August 1996 issue of RC Car Action magazine included this review of the Team Trinity Evolution 10F. The “F” stood for fiberglass, & this kit was a less expensive version of the same car Joel Johnson used to win the 1992 IFMAR 1:10 On-Road Worlds at Ranch Pit Shop in Pomona, CA. Who […]

#TBT Team Associated’s New RC10T Prototype in Year 1991

#TBT The August 1991 issue of RC Car Action magazine featured this “1st look” story on Team Associated’s new RC10T. This new truck debuted as a prototype at the Florida Winter Champs in the Modified Truck Class that same year. Who members picking up one of these trucks when the kit first came out? We […]

#TBT Review – KO Propo America EX-7 Radio

#TBT The May 1988 issue of RC Car Action magazine included this review of the KO Propo America EX-7 radio. For a street price around $70 you got a 27MHz radio, a receiver, 2 servos & of course a dialed frequency flag. Also make sure to follow our Instagram page (https://www.instagram.com/rccaraction) to view even more […]

#TBT Review – The Kyosho Optima Mid

#TBT The Kyosho Optima Mid is reviewed in the February 1991 issue of RC Car Action magazine. This 4WD Off-Road buggy was a little bit ahead of time as they used a ‘radical’ idea to mount the motor more towards the front of the chassis. It also featured a belt drive system to lay down […]

#TBT 1/12 Mod at the 2001 Cleveland Nats. Winner Josh Cyrul’s

#TBT The April 2002 issue of RC Car Action magazine included this “Under The Hood” story on Josh Cyrul’s Team Trinity Switchblade that he used to win in 1/12 Mod at the 2001 Cleveland Nats. The article also included a “5 Questions” interview with him too. Sound off if you ran this car or attended […]

#TBT Review – Traxxas Nitro Hawk in May 1993

#TBT The May 1993 issue of RC Car Action magazine featured this review of the Traxxas Nitro Hawk when gas trucks were all the rage. Who ran one of these trucks back then? Who wants to see gas truck take off more today? Also make sure to follow our Instagram page (https://www.instagram.com/rccaraction) to view even […]

#TBT NORRCA Off-Road Nationals at M n M Hobbies in 1997

#TBT The January 1998 issue of RC Car Action magazine featured a race recap of the 1997 NORRCA Off-Road Nationals at M n M Hobbies in Corona, CA. Legendary RC driver Brian Kinwald TQ’ed & won in all 3 of the Factory classes offered for this event. This is yet another example of how dominate […]

#TBT Mugen’s 2WD Off-Road Buggy – Manx Review

#TBT Mugen has had a very successful race program so far this year by winning all four ROAR 1/8 Off-Road Nitro & Electric Buggy & Truggy titles. But, did you also know that at one time they offered a 2WD Off-Road Buggy called the Manx? They did and we reviewed it in the December 1987 […]

#TBT The Tamiya Sand Scorcher Reviewed in January 1992 Issue

#TBT The Tamiya Sand Scorcher is reviewed in the January 1992 issue of RC Car Action magazine. This 2WD buggy included a sealed compartment for electronics and ribbed real tires to help roost it on sandy surfaces. Who still has one of these bugs today? Bonus points if you post an image below! Also make […]

#TBT Ken Clausen’s winning ride at Super Speedway Shootout at RC Thunderdome At Encino1991

#TBT The January 1991 issue of RC Car Action magazine included this detailed look at Ken Clausen’s winning ride used at the Super Speedway Shootout held at the RC Thunderdome in Encino, CA. As you can see in the images this car was meticulously setup for speed and even included a few custom parts. Who […]

#TBT First ROAR Racing Truck Nationals – Losi’s JR-XT

#TBT The July 1990 issue of RC Car Action magazine featured this story on Losi’s JR-XT that competed in the first ROAR Racing Truck Nationals. In both the Mod and Stock classes combined, 19 out of the top 20 trucks were a JR-XT! This story also features Kyle Reed’s winning ride that won in the […]