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The Radio Control Show 126
The Radio Control Show Episode 126 is now online! In this episode: win an HPI Baja 5B V2.0 buggy, the first annual...
HPI Savage FLUX 2350
HPI updates their Savage Flux HP with a 2.4GHz radio system, Alphastar 2350 Kv motor and Q-Base ESC capable of...
Traxxas Robby Gordon SPEED Energy/Toyo Tires Edition RTR Slash
Traxxas has teamed up with SPEED Energy to release a new RTR Slash. Read about it below: This truck is...
ECX Torment Short Course Truck
Wait! Who’s ECX? ECX is the reinvented Electrix RC brand offered by Horizon Hobby. For its first release, ECX has unveiled a...
Tamiya Honda Ballade Sports Mugen CR-X PRO
Tamiya releases this new Honda CR-X Pro kit that features an independent suspension with coil over dampers and includes a...
FTW RC Carbon Fiber Upgrades For The Losi TEN-SCTE 4WD Short Course Truck
FTW RC is a newer aftermarket company which until now has only offered race inspired RC bodies. Today the have...
JQ’s Joseph Quagraine Makes An Appearance At Hot Rods Club Race
We had a little surprise at one of the local tracks here in...
A Sneak Peek at My Tamiya Tundra Tough Truck (Ultimate Truck Champs Rules Inside)
I’ve been working on this truck for a few months now and it’s pretty much done. I may add one...
How to be a Better Racer in 3 Easy Steps
I don’t claim to be the best racer, but I’ve been around long enough to see what works and what...
Amazing GoPro Video
If you love GoPro videos, you’re going to love this. Featured in this week’s episode of The Radio Control Show,...
DE Racing “Borrego” 1/10 Buggy Wheels
We 1st reported to you about these wheels in their prototype stages, and now DE Racing has officially announced them...
RPM Rear Bumper Mount For The HPI Baja 5SC
If you like to run a rear-mounted exhaust pipe on your HPI Baja 5SC you have probably found out that...
Free Reedy WolfPack 14.8V LiPo With Purchase of RC8Be Factory Team Kit
A lot of times the start up costs to pick up a new class keep many from joining right away. The...
Thunder Alley Gas Championships: Ty Tessman Sweeps 1/8 Nitro Expert Buggy And Truggy
Pro-Line Team Driver Ty Tessmann Sweeps at Thunder Alley Gas ChampsThis past weekend (September 24-25) marked the 3rd annual Gas...
Making the best of a bad situation
Nobody wants to have a bad weekend, but sometimes it just happens. You’re out at your favorite RC spot with...
Reedy Sonic 550 Brushless Motors
Reedy has expanded its new Sonic line to include 550 motors for 4WD short course trucks. These motors are stated to...
10 Tips For the Perfect Build
Even in this RTR age we’re in, there’s still a whole lot of building going on in RC. There are still...
What is Your Dream Project Vehicle?
If you could build any project RC vehicle, what would it be and how would it be built? For me,...
Traxxas Wins Again With NASCAR’s Kyle Busch
Last Saturday, NASCAR superstar Kyle Busch continued his winning ways in the Camping World Truck Series with another victory–his 30th....
Serpent S120-Link Tube Version
Serpent is working on a new 1/12 tube link version car and has released this CAD rendering of it. Read...
HPI RTR Bullet ST 3.0
HPI releases this new stadium truck that features a 2.4ghz radio, waterproof battery compartment, waterproof servos and rain cover for...
Traxxas Short Course Cool Full-size In-car Camera Video
Want to know what it’s like to take a hot lap in a full-size TORC short course race truck? Now...
NEW EPISODE: The Radio Control Show
Check out this week’s episode of The Radio Control Show featuring Losi’s brand new mini 8ight, an amazing GoPro video,...
Be a Digital Racer
I really enjoy racing off-road vehicles of all types and never really run on-road. I guess I’d run more on-road...
MaxAmps.com Water-Cooled LiPo Battery Packs
Keep your RC boat running cooler and faster with MaxAmps.com’s new water cooled LiPo packs. Check out all the info...
Exclusive Tekin RC Car Action Auction Item
This Monday, September 26 at 10PM, the RC Car Action auction will feature a Tekin Pro 4 4600Kv short course...
LRP ZZ.21c Ceramic Competition Engine
Ryan Maifield recently used this engine to capture the ROAR 1/8 Truggy title for Team Associated and now you have...
X Factory Prototype SCX – 60CF Mid-Motor Short Course Truck
X Factory is releasing a new mid-motor short course truck and recently raced with it at the 4th Round of the...
Sheldon’s Drift Comp Round 3 – Saturday September 24
Don’t miss out on the third installation of Sheldon’s Hobbies’ awesome drift comp series. Head down to the track this...
Traxxas Ford Raptor SVT
Traxxas has officially announced its latest offering, the RTR F-150 Raptor SVT. The Raptor is a “Ready-To-Race” replica model exclusively from Traxxas and...
HPI RTR Trophy 1/8 Brushless Truggy Flux
HPI updates their popular Trophy truggy with a 4S-capable Flux Rage speed control and Flux Scream 1965KV 1/8 brushless motor. ...
Bashing Vs. Racing
If you wanted to (and many do), you could lump all RC’ers into one of two groups–those who race and...
HPI RTR 1/18 4WD Mini Recon
This new 1/18-scale monster truck from HPI features a 2.4ghz radio system, 7.2v battery, and oil filled shocks. Check it...
HPI RTR Trophy 4.6 1/8 Nitro Truggy
HPI updates their popular RTR nitro truggy with waterproof electronics and a 2.4ghz radio system. Read the official press release...
AKA Adds Short Course Truck Tires To Their R-Line Pre-Mount Series
AKA’s popular R-Line pre-mount series now includes short course truck tires. Read the official press release below for more info:...
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HPI RTR Bullet MT Flux
HPI has updated the Bullet ST Flux to make it more water resistant with a waterproof receiver and battery...
Kyosho DRX Ford Fiesta Ready Set
Kyosho announces this new nitro 4WD rally car complete with a 2.4ghz radio system. Check out all the info below:...
HPI RTR HPI Bullet MT 3.0
HPI releases this new monster truck that features a 2.4ghz radio, waterproof battery compartment, waterproof servos and rain cover for...
JConcepts Illuzion Matte Finish Shock, iPad And iPhone Stand
Keep your pit table neat and organized with this multipurpose stand. Read the press release below for all the info:...
RC Pro Series Canadian National Finals – Sept 16, 17, 18
The 2011 Canadian RC Pro Series National Finals are over, but the memories and a mark in local history will...
Kyosho Blizzard SR Ready Set
Have fun in the snow this Winter with the Kyosho Blizzard SR. Check out the press release below for all the...
HPI Pulse 4.6 Nitro 1/8 Buggy
HPI has released this new nitro 1/8 buggy that is powered by a Nitro Star 4.6 engine and includes a...
HPI RTR Trophy 1/8 Brushless Buggy Flux
HPI updates their popular Trophy buggy with a 4S-capable Flux Rage speed control and Flux Scream 1965KV 1/8 brushless motor. ...
Novak Timbuk2 Brushless System – Axial Wraith Edition
Novak has released a brushless system that is designed for the Axial Wraith crawler. This drops right into the Wraith and...
Round 4 Of the 2011 Short Course Showdown: TLR Sweeps All Classes
Led by Dustin Evans, Team Losi Racing wins in Mod 2WD SC, 4WD SC, and Stock 2WD SC at the...
It’s The Mechanical Aspect That Gets Me Every Time
What does it mean to be a gearhead, a mechanic, or a wrencher? It usually means you’re into disassembling things...
Radio Control Car Action November magazine on sale now. Check out some photos from the issue!
Axial Wraith, Traxxas Captain’s Curse, Duratrax DXR 500
HPI RTR Trophy 3.5 1/8 Nitro Buggy
HPI updates their popular RTR nitro buggy with waterproof electronics and a 2.4ghz radio system. Read the official press release...
HPI RTR Bullet ST Flux
HPI has updated the Bullet ST Flux to make it more water resistant with a waterproof receiver and battery compartment...
Axial Wraith 1/10 Electric 4WD Rock Racer Kit
Axial has now released their popular Wraith as a kit. For all the details on this new kit, please read...
Thunder Power RC Z3R-8 Brushless 1/8 Motors
Thunder Power RC jumped into the 1/8 brushless motor market with the release of the new Z3R-8 line. Check out...
Kyosho Lazer ZX-5 FS2 SP Kit
Kyosho pilot Jared Tebo recently used this 4WD buggy to capture the 2011 ROAR 1/10 Electric Off-Road National title and now you can own...
RC Pro Series Canadian Nationals
The 2011 Canadian RC Pro Series National Finals are underway. Qualifying day is getting going, and the turn out of...
LRP Dynamic 8 Brushless 1/8-scale Motor
LRP has entered the 1/8-scale brushless motor market with the new Dynamic 8 motor. LRP states that the Dynamic 8 features...
Traxxas TORC Series at Chicagoland & MX Superstar James “Bubba” Stewart Races
The Traxxas TORC series tore up the Chicagoland Speedway Route 66 Raceway. On Wednesday, the PRO Light trucks took to...
ARRMA Officially Launches And Announces Two New Vehicles
ARRMA (pronounced as armor) is a new brand of high-quality RC cars that have been designed by people passionate about...
LRP iX8 1/8 Brushless Speed Control
Developed for the higher voltage needed in 1:8 scale vehicles, LRP’s first, full-blooded 1:8 brushless speed control, the iX8, is...
A Main Hobbies Partners With BMiller Racing
A Main Hobbies announced today that it will partner with BMiller Racing, the team of radio controlled car racers founded...
Venom Factory Pilot Bill Oxidean Breaks 8 World Records
Venom Team Driver Bill Oxidean broke eight world records this past weekend at the IMPBA Straight-line Time Trials hosted at...
JConcepts Hi-Flow SCT Body And Hazard Wheels
One of the most critical aspects of tuning a Short Course truck is the performance of the body. JConcepts, always...
Traxxas water proof receiver box……great for all vehicles.
If you’re a basher or into scale rock crawling, chances are that you have run through the mud and water...
Losi 1/14 RTR Brushless Mini 8IGHT Buggy
Based upon the ROAR-Championship-winning 8IGHT™ buggy, this brushless-powered prodigy is the ultimate mini buggy. Its 1/14-scale size allows it to...
Traxxas Carb Settings
When we see a racer is getting frustrated chasing a setup by throwing tweak after tweak at a vehicle, we...
Ready-To-Run Just Got Better…. Looking.
Traxxas is soon to announce the new RTR Ford F-150 Raptor SVT. (aka. Traxxas 2WD Slash platform). Traxxas may not...
Traxxas connectors….not just for batteries
A lot of people have speaker boxes in the back of their full-size vehicle and that makes it hard to...
AMA Outdoor Motocross National Championships: Losi 5IVE-T Debuts With Rockstar Team
This past weekend was the last round of the 2011 AMA Outdoor Motocross National Championship at Pala Raceway in Pala,...
Eastern States Challenge: Team Associated Wins
Many of Region 1 & 2’s top drivers traveled to Vineland, NJ for the 25th annual Eastern States Challenge, held...
Hot Rod Raceway Driver Appreciation Race: Chad Bradley Wins
Hot Rod Raceway in Santa Clarita CA. held their 2nd Driver Appreciation Race with discounted race entry fees as well...
Colorado State Series Finals: Kody Numedahl Wins
This past weekend was the final race in the 2011 Colorado state series. The series went to five different tracks...
Traxxas Ken Block Gymkhana RC Style
Did you miss this one? If you did, you’ll want to check it out as this video is simply sick....
ROAR 2011 1/8 Electric Off-Road Nationals: Tebo Sweeps Truggy And Buggy
The finals for the 2011 ROAR 1/8 Electric Off-Road Nationals were held Sunday at the HobbyTown USA HobbyPlex in Omaha,...
Kyosho Ultima RB5 SP2 WC Limited Edition Kit
The new Ultima RB5 SP2 WC Limited Edition is the latest in the Ultima line of vehicles, and has been...
JQ Products Releases THE Upgraded Car And THE Upgrade Kit
Recently JQ Products’ Random Decisions department has been hard at work, finalising THEUpdate. Our goal is not to make just...
Hakko FM-206 3-Port Rework Station
The Hakko FM-206 3-Port Rework Station can power any Hakko FM Series handpiece, thus offering the ability for you to...
JConcepts 4mm Serrated Wheel Nuts
JConcepts has your 4mm locking wheel nut needs covered with the serrated wheel nut set. These high precision wheel nuts...
Tamiya America “TCS” Champions Crowned
The Tamiya Championship Series Finals took place, wrapping up its 17th racing season in Aliso Viejo, CA crowning six division...
Get The App, Get The Hat
This Sunday I’ll be at the Hobbytown Hobbyplex Raceway in Omaha, NE to cover the finals for the ROAR 2011...
BRCA Under 13 Class: Jack Neal Wins With Schumacher Cougar SV And CAT
Silverstone buggy club hosted the annual BRCA F2’s Juniors and veterans race. With the top level F1 grade drivers unable...
Renaud Savoya Signs With Team XRAY
XRAY is very proud to announce that 3x European champion Renaud Savoya has joined Team XRAY. Juraj Hudy, chief designer...
Painting tip
I have been painting a lot lately and have recently started to detail a Tamiya Blackfoot III body. While doing...
Team Durango DEX410 v3 1/10 4WD Off-Road Buggy
Team Durango are pleased to announce the imminent arrival of the DEX410v3. This new model is an evolution of the...
Losi 5IVE-T 1/5-scale 4WD Short Course Truck Announced–Videos & Photos Added!
The rumors have been out there for some time now, but it’s officially official–Losi has a 1/5-scale offering and it’s...
Labor Day Shootout At Indy RC And Hobbies: Tekin’s Mike Malott Wins
Tekin driver Mike Malott files the following race report: “I was ready to go for the e buggy class. I...
HPI 4WD Baja To Be Unveiled!
Talk about timing! Just as Losi pulls the wraps off its 4WD 1/5-scale short course truck, HPI announces it plans...
Traxxas Body Clip Tip
We all know that sometimes your body clip can pop off and easily get lost at the worst time. Most...
JBRL Nitro Series Round 6: Pro-Line Sweeps Podium
This past Labor Day weekend, Jimmy Babcock’s – JBRL Nitro Series headed to ARC Raceway in Temecula, CA for Rd...
World Exclusive: Pro-Line’s New Badlands SC 2.2”/3.0” Tires For Short Course Trucks
Our friends at Pro-Line have given us the 1st look at their upcoming Badlands SC 2.2”/3.0” tires for Short Course...
RPM Rear A-arms For The Team Associated SC10 4×4
Following the release of our front A-arms for the Associated SC10 4×4 (RPM #73962), we now have a set of...
JConcepts Releases New Illuzion Ford Raptor SVT X-Flow Body And Rulux 12mm SC Wheels For The Losi SCT-E
One size fits all, or in some cases one size fits most, is more appropriate. JConcepts introduces the One Size...
Venom Featured On TV Show, “The Hottest Toys On The Planet
Venom announced today that the company and its unique line of products would be featured on an upcoming syndicated TV...
ROAR Approves Six Venom LiPo Packs
Venom is proud to announce that it has just received ROAR approval on 6 of its hottest selling LiPO battery...
Losi 5IVE-T 1/5 BND 4WD Off-Road Racing Truck
Bigger. Faster. Stronger. The 1/5-scale Losi® 5IVE-T™ 4WD Off-Road Racing Truck is the closest thing to a full-size vehicle in...
Hitec X4 AC Plus, Four-Channel Multicharger With AC Power Supply
We raised the bar on the X4 and equipped it with a built-in AC power supply. Our new X4 AC...
Hobby Haven Off-Road Shootout–Exclusive Coverage
Over the Labor Day weekend I attended the 2011 Hobby Haven Off-Road Shootout in Urbandale, IA. This race is a...
TQ Racing Begins Testing New Platform
This weekend in separate parts of the country, TQ Racing began testing its new platform of 2wd and 4wd 1/10...
Racers Edge 7.4V 4000mah 60C Short Lipo Battery Pack
The New 60C Race Edition 4000 Lipo Battery Pack features industry standard bullet ports and comes with a Deans connector...
Reedy WolfPack LiPos
Reedy’s WolfPack LiPo batteries meet the performance demands of both the casual enthusiast and the club racer. Generous discharge capabilities...
Pro-Line Surf City Classic: Ty Tessman Wins 1/8 Electric Buggy Invite Class
Ty Tessman made a special trip to this year’s ProLine Surf City Classic @ OCRC in Huntington Beach (August 27th,...
Ted Longshaw, Former IFMAR President & Honorary Lifetime President Has Passed Away
RC Car Action and the Air Age Media team are sad to report that Ted Longshaw has passed away. Ted is...
Sheldon’s Drift Comp Round 2–Saturday September 10
Summer might be winding down, but the drifting season is still in full swing! Stop by Sheldon’s Hobbies this Saturday...
Traxxas TORC Highlights & Hot News From Crandon
Senior Editor Kevin Hetmanski and I recently travelled to the Northwoods of Wisconsin for Rounds 9 and 10 of the...
Late Summer Reading & Movie Suggestions
As the racing season is winding down this fall, it can be difficult to go cold-turkey on RC racing. For...
That Hobby Store Around The Corner
A few days ago I was going through some old photos of my hobby collection. I found a few photos...
It’s been a busy weekend
Once in a while during a holiday weekend it’s nice to spend the weekend at home, work on house projects,...
Traxxas Scores Another Win at Round 9 of the Traxxas TORC Series
Traxxas’ Andrew Caddell scored his second win of the weekend at Crandon International Raceway when he took the top spot...
Traxxas Starts Weekend at Crandon With Two Pro Wins
Earlier this year Round 4 of the Traxxas TORC series was cancelled due to rain that soaked the Crandon International...
CKRC “Dual Mount” Winch plate For The Axial Wraith
CKRC has taken the guess work out of mounting a winch on the Axial Wraith. Our new mount was designed...
The Radio Control Show 122
Join us this week as we take an in depth look at the Team Associated SC10 4×4, announce the RC...
Traxxas TORC Series at Crandon–Watch It Here LIVE!
The Traxxas TORC series is in Crandon, WI at the famous Crandon International Raceway (AKA The Big House). The pro...
CKRC “Battery Forward” Plate For The Axial Wraith
CKRC’s new plate moves the battery location in front of the cab under the hood. This plate improves jumping, handling,...
Traxxas Monster Jam Replica Trucks Hit The Skate Park
This video does a good job of showcasing what RC is all about–having FUN! Check out these Monster Jam replica...
RPM Front A-arms For The Team Associated SC10 4×4
RPM engineers meticulously scrutinized a set of front A-arms for the Associated SC10 4×4 to see where we could improve...
Reedy 2012 International Off-Road Race of Champions: Now Open For Entires
The Reedy International Off-Road Race of Champions returned with accolades and praise from racers, sponsors and fans alike crowning a...
Great Snake Shootout: Venom Gambler Wins Pro Modified And Sportsman SC Classes
Venom Factory Pilot, Jesse Munn, put on a show with his Gambler SC Truck by taking TQ and the...
JConcepts Bar Codes Now Available In Green Compound For V1 And Orange Compound For V2
The Code of Silence has been broken at JConcepts, and the green compound Bar Codes V1 are out. The Bar...
What happened to monster trucks?
Monster trucks used to be very popular and we saw a lot of them from our readers and RC companies....
Why I Love Kits
I have been a very vocal proponent of ready-to-runs or RTRs. Not only do I believe they are essential for...
Viper R/C Solutions Announces Billy Fischer As Team Manager
Viper R/C Solutions announced today that Billy Fischer will assume team manager responsibilities for Team Viper West Region. Billy was...
Pro-Line Surf City Classic: Ty Tessman Wins Invite 4WD And 1/8 Electric Buggy; 2nd In Invite Mod Buggy
Pro-Line driver Ty Tessmann files the following race report: This past weekend, Aug 27-28 Ty attended the surf city classic...