Coming soon from Mon-Tech Racing is the 1/12th scaled GR-10 LMH Clear Body. This sleek and scale accurate body fits on 12th scale pan cars and features that hot Le Man Hypercar styling. Here are the highlights – * Inspired by the latest-generation endurance prototypes * Comes clear awaiting your custom livery * Fits – 1/12 pan cars * Window masks * Includes rear [...]
Recently announced by 1RC Racing is the 1/18th scaled Dirt Modified 2.0 Race Car RTR. This new RTR makes it easy, and affordable, to get into dirt oval racing. Check out these highlights- * Designed to look, tune, and drive like a full-size race car * Body is clear and pre-cut awaiting your custom livery * Fully ball bearing equipped * 2.4Ghz radio system * [...]
As vintage racing keeps getting hotter and hotter, L&L Models has announced a 1/10 Rear Motor B5 Kit. This kit is designed for vintage racers and comes in kit form. Here are the highlights- * Newly designed narrow tub chassis * 13mm big bore threaded shocks in blue * 3mm shock shafts and updated O-rings * Metric hardware * Fits ROAR approved 2S saddle packs, [...]
Over at Horizon Hobby they have put out a press release Cancelling RC Events. These events include Horizon RC Fest, Axialfest Badlands, and Axialfest Europe. Horizon cancelled Axialfest West earlier in the year, and dropped their race teams last year, thus showing rc hobbyists they are in a state of flux at the moment. Here’s a clip from the press [...]
New from Yeah Racing is a tool that any R/C fanatic should have in their toolbox. Their new Aluminum Multi-function Shock Pliers are an excellent piece of equipment to have on hand when building shocks. Made from durable and lightweight aluminum, these shock pliers offer several areas to grip and secure shocks to perform general maintenance and tuning. In addition to [...]
Here ya go Traxxas fanatics, they have just announced the Mini-XRT RTR. The Traxxas crew has downsized the XRT to a Mini size so you can bash it nearly anywhere. Here are the highlights- * In stores on May 9th * Full 1/10 scale Velineon 3s brushless power system * Unprecedented 55+ mph speed with ferocious acceleration * Race-inspired engineering and unrivaled toughness * Durable [...]
The good folks over at Team Associated have absolutely been crushing it in 2025. From a variety of vintage releases, to a new high-end TC8 touring car, AE has been sending it hard this year. To keep the good times rolling, Associated announced earlier today a special 1/8 RC8B4.1 Ongaro Edition Nitro Buggy Kit. For those of you that don’t [...]
Over at XRay they are known for putting out new kits every year, but have announced that 5 Of Their Kits Will Remain The Same For 2025. The XRay crew will normally revise each model for the new year, but this year the XT2, XT4, SCX, XT8/XT8E, and GTX8/GTX8E will remain the same. All of these models have a history [...]
Coming soon from Yokomo is the 1/10 Rookie Offroad RO2.0 RTR Buggy. The RO2.0 RTR is designed for beginner drivers who have their eyes set on racing stardom. Featuring a highly capable chassis, and arriving completely pre-built and painted, the RO2.0 RTR is a fast and easy way of getting into rc racing. The Yokomo Rookie Offroad RO2.0 RTR is [...]
Here we go folks, HPI Racing has just announced the 1/64th scaled Nano-TTR RTR. This nano-sized rc car is a replica of Vaughn Gittin Jr.’s 1969 Ford Mustang RTR-X muscle car and is small enough to be raced on a tabletop! Check out these highlights- * Full-size 2.4GHz control system * Nano-TTR offers smooth handling and responsiveness * Working Lights – Headlights, tail [...]
After a bit of teasing, Awesomatix has released full details on their A800RR Electric Touring Car Kit. If you haven’t been keeping up with the race scene, Awesomatix has quickly risen to the top and has won numerous major titles in touring car, as well as 12th scale. The new A800RR is designed to keep Awesomatix racers on that top [...]
Greetings all- Happy Friday and welcome to The Backyard! Outdoor racing season is upon much of the US, with many of the cold winter climate regions having just kicked off or about to kick off their Spring/Summer seasons. It’s a time for excitement as many racers are knocking the dust off their racing vehicles, finalizing new builds, and getting the spare part [...]
Just announced by Team Associated is the 1/10th scaled TC8 Touring Car Team Kit. That’s right folks, it’s been a hot minute since AE released a new touring car, but the TC8 was designed to put Associated back on top of the touring car world. Check out these highlights- * Entirely new geometry * Available with a steel or graphite chassis * Long [...]
New from Kyosho is the 1/10th scaled Turbo Optima Mid Special Buggy Kit. With vintage rc getting hotter every day, Kyosho is releasing a high-end version of their Turbo Optima that is perfect for vintage racing, bashing, or collecting. Check out these highlights- * 18th model in the Kyosho Vintage Series * Original limited edition released in 1988 * Eight new parts specifically [...]
Over at Exotek Racing they have announced new Aluminum Body Post Extenders. These trick aluminum body post extenders make it easy to lengthen old body posts to help them fit different body types. Here are the highlights- * Machined 6061 aluminum alloy body post extenders * 6mm diameter body posts * Lengthens body posts too short for certain bodies * Works for laydown or [...]
