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iHobby 2008 Photos – part 1 of lots!
Things were pretty hectic today at the iHobby 2008 show. This is the first time that Big Squid RC has had a booth, and first time we have had track time to demo our bashing ways. It’s great to see the reactions of people watching us launching vehicles into the air higher than anyone else even things about doing [...]
RC Drag Racing Video gets over 2,000,000 views!
We made it! The first Big Squid RC video ever posted to YouTube now has over 2 million views! Wow! It’s awesome to be able to support not only the RC Drag Racing community, but just the overall RC community! A few months back I was in line for food at motorcycle stunt show, I had my Big Squid RC T-Shirt [...]
iHobby Expo 2008 – Part 1 of Many
As Cubby mentioned earlier, iHobby Expo 2008 is coming up! This is the first year that Big Squid RC will have a booth at the show, so we decided to go BIG! How Big? We are the demo track sponsor! How nuts is that?! We called up a few pro drivers to put up some big [...]
Cub Report- Gratuitous I-Hobby Version 10.12.08
Hello fellow rc hobbyists. This Wednesday, all the makers and shakers of our most beloved industry will converge on Chicago, home of BigSquidRC, and also home to the largest expo in our industry. Pallets, crates, and two wheel dollies will be filled to the rim with booth making materials, where all day Wednesday industry types come in and set up [...]
RPM Rear A-Arms for the HPI Baja 5B and 5T
RPM RC has just announced their new rear a-arms for the HPI Baja 5B and 5T! You get upper and lower a-arms and they come in dyeable white or black. They have made a few good modifications to help keep the strength of the a-arms and eliminate any issues the originals may of had. They make some [...]
International RC Speed Challenge Official Results
Updating our World’s Fastest RC Section, here are all the times posted at the International RC Speed Challenge event last weekend. Congrats to everyone who made it out there! TOP SPEEDS (listed by attempts for each competitor) OPEN ELECTRIC Steve Saik 1. 99.83 mph 12:44pm Mike Ogle 1. 97.40 mph 1:51 [...]
World’s Fastest RC Car Video – 161.76mph run!
Here it is, the video of Nic Case’s 161.76mph run. At the moment, this is the World’s Fastest RC car run! If you scroll down below the embedded video, we have a local higher res version. This car was movin! It’s pretty short, hopefully we’ll get one with a few more angles.There is also a local, higher [...]
Schumacher Mi3 Sets New World Speed Record for Fastest RC
Wow! While we are still waiting on official numbers from the International RC Speed Challenge, Schumacher USA has sent word that a modified version of their Mi3 has set a new World Record! Check out that Schumacher Mi3 “streamliner” shot! This isn’t any of that ‘car on a string’ junk either! This is a RC car being [...]
The Week N RC Version 10.05.08
The biggest news this week turns out to be about one of our sports most elite racers, Jared Tebo. When you think of the biggest drivers in our sport right now, it typically boils down to this- if you are a “Losi” guy, you think Drake, if you are an “Associated” guy, you think Tebo. Jared is arguably the best [...]
World’s Fastest RC Cars and Trucks!
We have created a new category here on Big Squid RC for news and information on the World’s Fastest RC cars, trucks, any probably anything else! Once we start to collect news, pictures and videos, they will be posted under this category to make it easy to find all the information. We are looking forward to getting this section rolling [...]
September Prize Drawing Winners!
We have our winners for the September Big Squid RC Contest! As always, thanks to all of our readers for their support, and for sending in those awesome Fan Pictures! Please keep them coming! Congrats to: 1) Stephen W. – West Virginia 2) Jay B. – ?? 3) Tim H. – North Carolina
Traxxas Slayer Body by Pro-Line – Desert Rat
Pro-Line Racing has just announced the new Desert Rat body for the Traxxas Slayer! It’s made from .060 lexan, and even has the side mirrors just like a full scale trophy truck! Nice!
Traxxas Slash Pro-Line Body – Hardcore
They know a good thing when they got it! Pro-Line Racing has announced another Traxxas Slash body called the Hardcore. With the Traxxas Slash being the ‘hot’ vehicle right now, I don’t blame them at all! It’s a sweet looking truck, made with .060 lexan with some nice detail work. If you are a Traxxas Slash [...]
Quick Fan Picture Update – Venom Heli
Here’s a picture of a cool Venom RC Helicopter with the Big Squid RC sticker! Remember folks, the pictures can be of any RC vehicle, not just cars and trucks. This shot will be added to the Fan Pictures section for the Big Squid RC Contest! Thanks for sending it in!
The Calm before the iHobby Storm?
Wow.. sure is quiet around here. As all the major RC manufacturers (including yours truly) get ready for the big iHobby Expo 2008, most big announcements are held for the show days. Make sure to keep it tuned to Big Squid RC for all your RC news during the show days. We will do our best to bring you [...]
