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It’s here! Kyosho Announces National Championship-Winning RT6 Stadium Truck

It’s here! Kyosho Announces National Championship-Winning RT6 Stadium Truck

Short course truck racing hit the RC scene so quickly that it shook up many of the other electric off-road classes, with stadium truck taking the strongest hit. The future of the original “truck” division looked grim for a few seasons before manufacturers started releasing new products for the class, which always breathes new life […]
New & Hot: Speed Passion LM-1, SC10 Pro Comp, MIP Pro4mance Links, More!

New & Hot: Speed Passion LM-1, SC10 Pro Comp, MIP Pro4mance Links, More!

  Lots of new gear hitting stores soon, and as always, you’ll see it first in our Hot News & New Stuff forum. Here’s a sampling of the latest loot; click the links for more info.   TLR 22-4 4WD Buggy Team Losi Racing’s new 4-wheeler takes it design cues from the legendary Double-X4, but […]

EXCLUSIVE: Traxxas preparing new Low-CG chassis for 2WD Slash

EXCLUSIVE: Traxxas preparing new Low-CG chassis for 2WD Slash

Expect an official press release next week, but for now we’ve got the inside scoop on Traxxas’ upcoming Low-CG conversion chassis for the 2WD Slash (along with some pretty good iPhone pics). While low-CG conversions for the Slash are not new, they’ve all been pretty pricey. The Traxxas kit, on the other hand, should hit […]
HPI Revamps the Build-It-Yourself Baja 5B SS

HPI Revamps the Build-It-Yourself Baja 5B SS

HPI has updated the “SS” kit version of the class-leading Baja 5B 1/5 scale gas-burning buggy for 2014, and the new specs are welcome improvements to an already-proven formula. Here’s a sampling of the new tweaks; for a complete list, see the Baja 5B SS page in our Hot News & New Stuff forum.   […]

Gittin’ Sideways! HPI Announces Nitro-Powered Vaughn Gittin Jr. Mustang RTR-X

Gittin’ Sideways! HPI Announces Nitro-Powered Vaughn Gittin Jr. Mustang RTR-X

You may recall HPI’s Vaughn Gittin Jr. signature-edition Sprint 2 Sport from our June 2013 issue; now you can get the same look on HPI’s fuel-burning Nitro RS4 3 Evo+ platform. The full scoop is at HPIracing.com, and as you can see here, it’s an impressive-looking machine–body-on and body-off. Expect the RTR-X to top 50mph without […]
Traxxas X-Maxx Machined Diff Gears

Traxxas X-Maxx Machined Diff Gears

From Traxxas: Every part of X-Maxx has been overbuilt for brutal performance, including the biggest, baddest steel differential gears Traxxas has ever produced. However, we have something for the enthusiast who pushes the performance envelope to the absolute edge. All-new machined, spiral cut gears are now available to give you a virtually bullet-proof drivetrain that […]

HobbyKing goes 2WD SCT racing for less than $100!

HobbyKing goes 2WD SCT racing for less than $100!

Got an extra set of electronics laying around? If so, you can pick up Turnigy’s new SCT V2 kit and go racing for less than a Benjamin. Not only does the SCT V2 look like a modern SCT in terms of chassis and suspension design, but the truck comes with threaded aluminum “big bore” shocks, […]
PROTOform Takes a Fast Left Turn With New G6-T design

PROTOform Takes a Fast Left Turn With New G6-T design

PROTOform’s newest left-turning wedge takes its cues from the latest generation of Sprint Cup cars and is offered in .030 polycarbonate as well as a “lightweight” .025 version. As always, window masks, an ample decal sheet, and overspray film are supplied. Wing hardware is in the bag too. Sadly not included: the sweet A-1 Car […]

Traxxas Updates the 100MPH XO-1

Traxxas Updates the 100MPH XO-1

The industry’s original (and so far, only) 100mph RTR has received a styling refresh (the original release had no graphics) and now arrives without batteries, which knocks a chunk out of the price. No changes to the specs, which means you’re looking at 6S-rated Castle Creations power, shaft-driven 4WD, functional aero, and Traxxas’ unique TQi […]
Team Losi Racing Announces 8IGHT-T 3.0

Team Losi Racing Announces 8IGHT-T 3.0

The TLR crew has honed the potent 8IGHT-T truggy to an even sharper edge, with new details that include new suspension geometry, 16mm shocks with tapered springs, and a gang of lightweight parts that are normally optional but are standard spec for the new 3.0 model. For more pics and the all the details on […]

Vaterra Adds ’69 Corvette to V100-S Lineup

Vaterra Adds ’69 Corvette to V100-S Lineup

Vaterra’s ample on-road line has a new addition in the form of this nicely proportioned ’69 ‘Vette, officially dubbed the “1969 Chevy Custom Corvette.” The car is officially licensed from GM, and the “custom” is likely a nod to the wheel and tire combo, which is definitely not 1969 spec–but gives the ‘Vette a potent […]
Serpent Announces GT-E Cobra,1/8 Scale Electric GT Car

Serpent Announces GT-E Cobra,1/8 Scale Electric GT Car

Looks like there’s a new car on our “must drive” list. The GT-E Cobra is a battery-blasting version of the Cobra nitro-burner, but there’s nothing “conversion” about it. The RTR model  is built on a dedicated electric-power chassis, and includes a 2450KV power system and LCD-equipped programmable transmitter. For more details, features, and specs, visit […]
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