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Duratrax Has Attitude
Every so often RC company’s will revamp it’s logo, slogan and most importantly they will often improve the product. Not...
Axial SCX10 Dingo Body 1/10 Electric 4WD Truck Kit
This new rock crawler kit from Axial features a functional steel C-channel ladder frame, molded skid plate, dual spring oil...
2011 JBRL Electric Series Wraps Up at HRH
Jimmy Babcock’s 2011 JBRL electric series came to an end this weekend at Hot Rod Hobbies in Saugus, California. The...
The Radio Control Show 130
It’s our special Halloween episode! We feature some amazing helicopter footage, a tip on fluorescent painting with Parma, and some...
Spy Shots! EXOTEK Aluminum LCG Chassis for the Associated SC10 4X4
On my last outing at SDRC Raceway in San Diego, Ca (sdrcraceway.com/), I caught up with Exotek (www.exotekracing.com), which was...
Trophy Alternatives
I do a lot of racing. Lately it seems like I’m at a big race every weekend. I am not...
Novak Eiger 2S/3S Crawling Brush ESC
This new rock crawling ESC features a small footprint, can be used with 2S or 3S LiPo packs, and the...
Photo Highlight Tuesday 10/25/11
Subject: Ty Tessmann Location: Temecula, Ca Photo Info: – Camera: Hasseblad H3D...
Team Associated Factory Team RC8.2e 1/8-scale Electric Buggy
There’s no need to wait to see if this kit is going to be capable of winning. Team Associated’s Ryan...
Team Associated Flyin’ Ryans Win Big at Sidewinder Nitro Explosion
No one you follows RC racing should be too surprised when the two Ryans at Team Associated, Ryan Cavalieri and...
Workbench Essentials: Locking Pliers
This week my choice for must-have tool is an oldie but a goodie: Locking pliers. Often referred to as Vice...
Operating Temp for Brushless Motors
What is the correct operating temperature for brushless motors? Radio Control Car Action technical editor Kevin Hetmanski catches up with...
Keep Your Battery Dry With This Quick Tip
Traxxas’ Peter Vieira gives us a great little tip on keeping your batteries dry after you’ve run your vehicle through...
Let There Be Light!!!
It’s not as though we have no lighting options. So why on Earth do so many RC racers sit at...
Wing Tote Buggy Pack for 1/8-Scale Off-Road Buggies
Check out this awesome new bag from Wing Tote that’s made for 1/8-scale off-road buggies. It’s durable and well built...
Prototype Pro-Line Racing RC8.2 Bull Dog body
While attending the Sidewinder Nitro Explosion I glanced over at the Pro-Line booth and noticed some updates to their current...
Is This The Ultimate First Heli?
Even if you’re a die-hard car guy, you will probably agree with me when I say that RC helis are...
The Next Big Thing Is Here
The hottest segment in RC is short course, right? Well, I guess it’s hard to argue that, but we might just...
Keep it Cool!–Heat Kills Electronics.
Motors, speed controls and batteries are some of the most expensive components on our electric cars. I’m sure you have...
DuraTrax RTR Brushless Evader
DuraTrax’s popular Evader stadium truck now includes a Futaba 2.4GHz radio system, DuraTrax 3930Kv brushless motor and a waterproof 100A...
The Nomadio Blues
A few years ago, I switched my entire fleet of RC vehicles over from geriatric AM radio gear to awesome...
Mugen MBX-6R 1/8 4WD Nitro Buggy Kit
Mugen has updated their popular 1/8 nitro buggy to now include a forward mounted battery tray and a 5mm longer...
Cheaters Never Win
The cynics among you have read the title of this blog and already thought, “not true, cheaters win all the...
Team Associated’s Mark Monea Wins Best Trick at Monster Energy Cup
At the recent Monster Energy Cup held in Las Vegas, Team Associated sponsored Mark Monea won the highly coveted Best...
Traxxas Mystery Product–What Will It Be?
OK, the big T in Texas is long overdue. We all know something new is going to be announced soon–we...
Tuesday Photo Highlight
As originally promised, I’m going to start featuring photo work into my weekly blog. This weeks photo… Adam Drake sequence...
Off Road EXPO in Pomona, CA
Being that I’m an off-road enthusiast, every year I make it a priority to attend the Off Road EXPO in Pomona,...
Pro-Line’s Rock Crawling Tools And Accessories Sets SNEAK PEEK
Pro-Line has some new rock crawler scale tools and accessories sets coming out soon and they have released some teaser...
Workbench Essentials: Reinforced Aluminum Tape
It’s been a while since my last rummage through the tool drawer, so I figure I’m overdue. This time around...
Traxxas Sponsored Rick Huseman Has Passed Away
It is with sadness that we report that veteran professional off-road racer Rick Huseman died in a plane crash near...
December 2011 issue on sale now. Check out some pics from the issue!!
XTM Nitro Rail, Tamiya Blackfoot, Team Associated SC10 4×4 Electric
JConcepts Hazard And Rulux Wheels For The Losi XXX-SCT And XXX-SCB
Converting to JConcepts wheels on the Losi XXX-SCT or SCB requires 12mm hex drive adaptors front and rear. With a...
Ultimate Truck Championship–Tough Truck Competition UPDATE
On Sunday (October 16th, 2011) Kevin Hetmanski and Matt Higgins hosted the Ultimate Truck Championship in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Kevin drove a Tamiya...
XTM Nitro Rail Facebook Giveaway
RC Car Action is having another Facebook Giveaway. This time, the prize is a XTM Nitro Rail that’s ready...
JConcepts Silent Speed Spur Gears
The heart of any R/C vehicle is the transmission, at the top of the transmission lies the spur gear; an...
FREE iPhone Wallpaper
Got a new iPhone or just looking for a new awesome background? Click the link below to get a free...
The 1/8th Wonder is here…in San Diego, Ca
It’s always exciting to be able to experience the opening of a new RC track in your area. Off-road tracks...
Team RCRD B4.1 Longer Aluminum Chassis Conversion
My local race track, SDRC Raceway in San Diego ( www.sdrcraceway.com ) has been picking up steam and has become...
The Radio Control Show 128
In this week’s episode we introduce Julie! She’ll be your connection to us here at The Radio Control Show. Be...
The Ultimate Truck Championship
This upcoming Sunday (October 16th, 2011) Kevin Hetmanski and Matt Higgins will be hosting the Ultimate Truck Championships in Fitchburg,...
Hey Racers, Try Bashing For Fun
Yes, the featured image for this blog is Mario Kart, and yes that is a real RC car–one I would...
1st Look At The Upcoming Team Durango DEX408 1/8 4WD Electric Buggy
Team Durango has informed us that a new 1/8 electric DEX408 is coming out soon and provided these teaser images. ...
Serpent 411 Front Wheel Drive 1/10 Touring Car
Serpent has developed a new version of the Serpent 411 with front wheel drive only. Check out the details below:...
ECX Smash 1/18-scale 2WD Monster Truck
This new 1/18-scale Smash monster truck features a nylon composite chassis, Dynamite RC speed control, 280-sized motor, and SpeedTreads wheels....
Dynamite RC Updates Fuze Sensored Brushless Motors And Now Offeres Sensorless Motors Too
Dynamite RC updates their 1/10 brushless motor line with a new look and now offers sensored brushless motors. Previously their...
Traxxas Kawasaki Lineup
If you follow Supercross, you’re probably well aware of Traxxas’ involvement as a sponsor in that dirt bike racing series....
JConcepts SCT Backpack
JConcepts introduces a backpack specifically designed to carry a complete short course truck with room to spare. Check out all...
HPI Updates The Wheely King 4X4
HPI updates its popular truck with waterproof electronics and a 2.4GHz radio system. Check out the info below: The action just got...
Kevin RINGTONE!
That’s right, a Kevin ringtone! Download it today and you can have RC Car Action‘s very own senior editor Kevin Hetmanski personally...
JConcepts SC10 4×4 Over-Tray
Protect your SC10 4X4 from dirt and debris with this new over-tray. Not only is this new over-tray functional, but...
9 Easy Soldering Tips
Soldering is one of those tasks that you either really enjoy or greatly despise; RC maintenance is often like that....
HPI D8S 4WD 1/8-scale Nitro Buggy
The D8S combines everything you can want for top-level buggy racing into one convenient package. Just add fuel and batteries...
Why the UTC?
To say the UTC (which stands for Ultimate Truck Championship) is the first event of its kind really wouldn’t be...
Arrma Fury and Raider VIDEO Review
RC Car Action’s Matt Higgins and Kevin Hetmanski take a look at the Arrma Fury and Raider. Stay tuned to...
Pro-Line BullDog Body For The +8mm Team Associated B4.1 Chassis
Ryan Cavalieri used this new body with the extended +8mm chassis for his B4.1 to capture the 2011 IFMAR 2WD...
IIC 2011 – Inside the A-main Winning Cars
Preparing for a big race like the IIC takes a lot of work and preparation. Top factory racers spend months...
IIC 2011 – Race Results
This years IIC is in the books and it was a great one at that. The A-mains were full of...
Behind The Scenes w/A Big Truck
Recently, I visited Milestone RC Raceway just outside of Ontario, California for an all-day photo shoot with RC’s “biggest” new...
Team Associated B4.1 +8mm Chassis
We spotted this chassis recently on a trip to Team Associated’s office and now they have officially released it to...
Traxxas 1/16 Slash 4X4 VXL
The 1/16 Slash 4WD has been updated and it’s now called the 1/16 Slash 4X4, and you can get it...
JConcepts Punisher Body For The Team Associated RC8.2
This new body comes standard with the Team Associated Factory Team RC8.2 and now it is available for sale seperately....
Losi Ultra Digits SCT Tire
Back in April Team Losi Racing announced that it would be using AKA’s tires for the their short course truck...
IIC 2011 – Thunder Power new releases
Thunder Power RC – 1430C 14cell 30A charger – Bullet charge/balance wire with for Thunder Power balance plug – 5300...
IIC 2011 – On-Point Racing new releases
On-Point Racing New On-Point Racing OP12C 1/12th scale pan car After great racing success the last 2 years, On-Point has...
IIC 2011 – Corally new releases
Corallly has always been a company in RC history as thinking out of the box and their new touring car,...
IIC 2011 – Photo Gallery
It has been hectic at the IIC with preparations by the racers and the IIC crew. The lower mains are run...
Tamiya TRF417X Chassis Kit
Tamiya has released the TRF417X in preperation for the 2012 IFMAR World Championships. Check out the new features below: Tamiya...
Reedy Truck Race–Tebo, Cavalieri and Maifield on Top
Hot Rod Hobbies in Saugus, California (about 35 miles north of Los Angeles) is host to The Reedy Truck Race....
Tamiya TA-05 M-Four Mini Kit
Tamiya designers have taken their proven TA05 chassis design to create a new 1/12 chassis that combine’s the TA05’s 2-belt...
IIC 2011 – Qualifying Results and Action Photos
After 4 rounds of qualifying on Thursday and Friday, all the racers are tired and sleep deprived from all the...
IIC 2011 – CRC new releases
Calandra Racing Concepts – CRC Gen-Xi 1:12th race car kit – #3203 Making a debut here in Las Vegas is...
CFX RC Paintworks & Parma/PSE @ The 7th Annual IIC!!
Charlie Barnes is the man behind CFX RC Paintworks and OC Circuit (A popular racing program in the SoCal area...
IIC 2011 – Speed Merchant new releases
Speed Merchant teamspeedmerchant.com – 1/12th Scale Rev.7 Here’s the latest and greatest out of the SpeedMerchant camp. Introducing the Rev.7. With...
International Indoor Championships (IIC)
Hello from Sin City Las Vegas! I’m at the Riviera Hotel & Casino this weekend covering the 7th Annual International Indoor...
The Radio Control Show 127
The latest episode of The Radio Control Show is now online. Check it out! This week features some pro pit...
New Pro-Line Toyota SC Body Coming Soon?
We were tipped off to this picture of Ryan Cavalieri’s new Pro-Line bodies that he is testing this weekend at...
Tamiya Toyota Tom’s 84C
Tamiya updates their popular Toyota Tom’s 84C Group C race car with an all new RM-01 chassis that features a...
Sneak Peek At Pro-Line’s New Traxxas Style Bead Monster Truck Tire
Proline Racing has released this teaser photo of a new monster truck tire they have been working on. The only details...
Come See Team Associated At The 2011 Off Road Expo This Weekend
If you’re in Southern California this weekend come check out the 2011 Lucas Oil Off Road Expo this weekend at...
Traxxas Try Me Track & RCX Booth
Traxxas has several new releases at RCX Chicago, including a 2S lipo battery made specifically for Traxxas vehicles, plus a...
DuraTrax VW Baja Bug
Officially licensed by Volkswagen, this new DuraTrax Baja Bug is RTR with a 2.4GHz radio, motor and ESC. Read the...
RC in Combat–Army Robot Repair
I had never heard of the U.S. military’s Joint Robotics Repair Detachment until I came across this story issued by...
Team Orion Vortex VST Pro SC550 Sensored Brushless Motors
Orion has joined the 550 brushless motor market with the release of the new Vortex VST Pro SC550 line for...
Don’t Call Them Toys!!!
I’ll apologize right now for upsetting you. I know some of you will be close to foaming at the mouth...
We’re getting closer! Revised Ultimate Truck Champs rules inside.
Well, our first ever Ultimate Truck Championship is going to be here before you know it. We have been working...
JConcepts Hybrids 1/8-scale Truggy Tires
JConcepts has officially released their new truggy tires that Ryan Maifield used to dominate the 2011 Alabama Manufacturers Shootout. Check...
New Team Associated B4.1 Long Chassis Spotted?
I was at Team Associated headquarters today and sneaked a shot of a couple chassis sitting on a desk. The...
Reedy 6500mAh 65C Competition LiPo Battery
Fancy descriptions and buzz words are not required when describing Reedy’s 6500mAh 65C competition LiPo battery — the specifications speak...
Team Associated Sponsored Drivers Win Big in Arizona LOORRS Short Course Race
Kyle LeDuc won big in Surprise, Arizona at Speedworld Off-road Park with first place wins in the Pro-4 class. Kyle...
Team C Racing T8TE 1/8 Brushless Truggy
Team C has released some production pictures of their upcoming brushless truggy. The truggy features include a T6-7075 3mm Chassis,...
Production Pictures Of Viper RC’s VX4 Copperhead ESC
We first told you about this new brushless system here, and now Viper RC has released some production pictures of their...
PROTOform Gen2 TCC Clear Body
PROTOform updates their popular TCC (Today’s Cup Car) body for all you NASCAR fans. Check out the details below: The “Gen 2” TCC (Todays...
HPI Baja 5SC SS29 Kit
The 1/5th scale Baja 5SC short course truck gets the 29 treatment. The new Baja 5SC SS29 comes as an unassembled...
HPI Mini-Trophy 4WD Desert Truck Brushless Edition
HPI has updated its popular 1/12 4WD desert truck with a 4800Kv brushless system. Check out all the details below:...
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