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The Backyard - All Aboard for the 2025 BIGFOOT 4x4 Open Hous…
Happy Friday all and welcome to The Backyard! This weekend I’m dusting off my solid axle monster trucks and helping the Trigger King R/C guys put on a race at the annual BIGFOOT 4×4 Open House! The BIGFOOT 4×4 Open House, taking place at the team’s shop in Pacific, MO, is set to be an exciting event celebrating 50 years of the [...]
Video - Traxxas Fox and Rigid Desert Takeover | Unlimited De…
Over at Traxxas they have uploaded a new Fox and Rigid Desert Takeover | Unlimited Desert Racer Video. Traxxas recently announced new livery for the UDR and the video below shows off those gorgeous new colors. With big brushless power, massive suspension, and incredible scale realism, the Traxxas UDR has long been a favorite among bashers. After the video you can [...]
Reflex Racing 1/28 FX28 F1 Car Kit
For all you micro racers out there, Reflex Racing has announced the 1/28 FX28 F1 Car. The FX28 is a high-end 28th scale racer designed for serious on-track performance. Here are the highlights- * New design from the ground up * Made with the highest quality materials, coatings, and finishes * Simple, easy to work on design * Super tough 2 piece front end * [...]
- 6/6/2025
- 11:59 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Contest – FMS Family Fun Challenge
Are you a big fan of FMS RC products? Do you love to drive with family members, blood or not? If so, you really need to check out the FMS Family Fun Challenge. The Family Fun Challenge is a contest where you can win big prizes, while also having a blast with your family! In this contest, everyone that enters [...]
Video – 2025 RLAARLO 124 MPH Stock Speed Victory
Over at RLAARLO they have uploaded a 2025 Stock Speed Victory video. The video shows Shawn Marsh doing 124 MPH with a stock RLAARLO 1/10 AK-787 brushless RTR to win the stock class victory in 2024. It wasn’t all that long ago that breaking 60 MPH was quite difficult in the rc world, but now days cars like the RLAARLO [...]
STRC Machined Aluminum Servo Horn Set for Redcat’s Hopping…
ST Racing Concepts (STRC) has a new Machined Aluminum Servo Horn Set (STE13450) for Redcat’s Hopping Lowrider models. Whether you’re searching for improved hopping performance or you want to add some flash to your R/C lowrider, this steering upgrade set will take care of both tasks. Made of CNC-machined aluminum, this servo horn set will help improve the performance of your [...]
- 6/5/2025
- 3:40 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Gluth
Jetko Power 1/8 JP-3 .21 Nitro Off-Road Race Engine
Over at Jetko Power they have announced a 1/8 JP-3 .21 Nitro Off-Road Race Engine. While Jetko is mostly known for their high-end competition tires, they are now jumping into the nitro engine game. The new JP-3 is designed for hardcore racing and was engineered for increased efficiency to reduce the number of pitstops needed during long main events. You can [...]
- 6/5/2025
- 3:00 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
JConcepts 1/8 Pioneer 4.0″ Truck Wheels
Now shipping from JConcepts are 1/8 Pioneer 4.0″ Truck Wheels. These modern race wheels have a unique look and were designed from the ground up for high-end performance. Check out these highlights- * Original JConcepts Pioneer design * Pop-out panel design with centered ribbing * Dimensional aspects mirror popular Mono wheels * Screw locations to replicate popular vintage wheels * Inner wheel ribbing for strength [...]
- 6/5/2025
- 2:44 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
FMS RC 1/24 FCX24 Power Wagon Brushless RTR
New over at FMS RC is the 1/24 FCX24 Power Wagon Brushless RTR. The FCX24 Power Wagon features a new look to go along with its burly new brushless power system. Here are more highlights- * Fresh metallic green body * Redesigned rear cargo box * New wheels with grippy Batrazzi mud tires * Exclusive new livery * Outrunner 1212 3200Kv brushless motor * 2-in-1 ESC/receiver * [...]
- 6/4/2025
- 7:16 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
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STRC Machined Aluminum Steering Bellcrank Set for Redcat’s…
ST Racing Concepts (STRC) has released an Aluminum Steering Bellcrank Set (STE13435) for Redcat’s Hopping Lowrider lineup. Whether you’re looking for improved durability or you want to add some subtle flash to your R/C lowrider, this steering upgrade set will take care of both tasks. Made of CNC-machined aluminum, this steering bellcrank set will help improve the performance of your ride [...]
- 6/4/2025
- 4:15 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Gluth
FTX RC 1/7 Grand Apache 8S Brushless Trophy Truck RTR
Just announced by FTX RC is the 1/7 Grand Apache 8S Brushless Trophy Truck RTR. This giant beast of a bash machine comes with a burly 8S power system to go along with its long travel off-road suspension. Here are the highlights- * 90% Ready-To-Run * Etronix 2.4Ghz radio system * Hobbywing 4274 1250Kv brushless motor * Hobbywing 160A 8S rated brushless ESC * Etronix [...]
- 6/4/2025
- 3:29 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Tamiya 1/10 The Grasshopper Black Edition
Coming this summer from Tamiya is the 1/10 The Grasshopper Black Edition buggy kit. The original Grasshopper was released way back in 1984 and soon it will hit shelves again as a special Black Edition. The Grasshopper has helped thousands of people get into our fun hobby and the latest Black Edition will help get even more. The Tamiya 1/10 The [...]
RC4WD Moto Metal 2.2″ Siege Deep Dish Beadlock Wheels
Now shipping from RC4WD are Moto Metal 2.2″ Siege Deep Dish Beadlock Wheels. These trick looking aluminum wheels are fully licensed and perfect for giving your truck a completely new look. Here are the highlights- * Made from CNC machined billet aluminum * Chrome plated finish * Standard 12mm wheel hex * Width: 1.57in / 40.0mm * Negative Offset: 0.47in / 12.0mm * Weight: 4.64oz / [...]
- 6/3/2025
- 2:45 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
JC Racing Products Dish Wheels For the JRX2
Over at JC Racing Products they have announced Dish Wheels For the JRX2 vintage buggy. These precision made dish style wheels are designed as a direct replacement on the JRX2 to help keep you in the fight during vintage racing. The new wheels are also sized at 2.2″, thus allowing modern race tires to be used. Front, wide front, and [...]
- 6/3/2025
- 10:27 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Teaser – Bittydesign P-GT3R Body For The Felony
Now being teased by Bittydesign is a P-GT3R Clear Body for the large scale Felony on-road car. Bittydesign has already released the P-GT3R for tenth scale and for the Infraction/Limitless, but will soon start shipping a new model specifically made for the Felony. As we await full details, you can click this link to visit the official Bittydesign Website, or [...]
