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Here is some breaking news! Castle Creations has just received ROAR Approval ! That ROAR link goes directly to the page that lists the 1:8 Castle Creations Neu/Castle motor 1515 – 2200CM and a few others (CM36S 4600-6900). I think I know what everyone will be running this year!
We just got word about a new RC Drag Racing site called Quarter Mortar! They specialize in 1:4 Scale RC Drag Racing Cars and Accessories! If you are into RC Drag Racing, or just large scale RC, head over to their page and check it out!
A very good friend of mine, Mark Loftus, passed away this morning. I had worked with Mark for over 9 years now, and can honestly say I haven’t met a kinder person. He was an awesome co-worker, a true friend, great office mate, and a real family guy. My condolences and heart go out to his family [...]
RC Pro Products newest products is this Flywheel Tool. One end fits multiple flywheel pin arrangements while the other end has a 17mm hex for the buggy wheels. All in a red anodized aluminum tool only 4 5/8 inches long!
Our Pro Driver and good friend Tim Mohr checks in from the 1/18th scale nats! Thanks for the report Tim, looks like you got a few awards yourself! Congrats! 2009 18th Scale Carpet Off-Road Nationals Report by Tim Mohr The 6th annual 18th scale Carpet Off-Road Nationals went down over the weekend at RC Madness in Enfield [...]
Some news from Futaba, these guys have really been cranking out the press lately, good for them! Futaba is proud to announce the signing of one of the best rock crawling legends of all time, Austin Dunn. Austin has not only won more regional/national events than anyone else, but he is always on the cutting edge when it comes [...]
Here are two pictures of the Traxxas 1/16 Mini Revo and Slayer that are production versions! These are not the mock ups that were at the iHobby show, but actually rolling/working vehicles show at the 1/18th scale nats! Price will be around $199 for brushed versions and $320 for brushless! Release date is [...]
Add that final touch of great looks to your Traxxas Slash or Rustler with these CNC Machined aluminum front body posts from ST Racing Concepts. With multiple body clips holes to adjust the front body height, and available in 4 colors (Black, Silver, Red, and Blue)
Tired of the stock hinge-pins backing out of the A-arms? ST Racing Concepts Heat Treated Polished Steel Lock-Nut Style Hinge-Pin Kit will solve this problem once and for all. Nylon insert lock-nut at each end of the hinge-pin prevents the pins from ever coming loose. This is a great upgrade for your [...]
Over in our RC Reviews section, we have just added a review on the Blue Groove RC Concepts Heat & Press Air Scoop! While it’s not the easiest mod you will do, it is one of the coolest looking, and is actually functional! Click the image or RIGHT HERE to read the full review!
ST Racing Concepts has just released their MIP C-CVD Universal Kit for the Traxxas Slash, Nitro Rustler and Nitro Stampede. ST Racing Concepts has teamed up with one of the best manufacture in the business and MIP’s multiple World Championships and National Championship winning design CVD can now be part of an important upgrade to your [...]
Following up with their recent announcement, RC Pro Products brings us more. RC Pro Products FEATURE Product today is the #2 Phillips Driver which measures 7 3/4 inches (196mm) long. Also possibly the longest 4 mm Tuning Driver on the market today measuring a full 10 inches (254mm) long including handle. Both Drivers feature our standard [...]
Big News from Futaba. Get Out the Broom! This year’s Motorama Event was one for the ages, with over 400 entries and over 40,000 spectators in attendance. In the pro truggy class, young gun and Futaba team driver Matt Gosch came from the back of the pack to catch the leader, Futaba team driver and former World [...]
This just in from O’Donnell Racing! Just a mere two days after the release of the brand new O’Donnell Z01-B Team Edition, Taylor Peterson took the win at Motorama in the 1/8 Pro buggy class. Peterson was running in the top three until the first pit stop. Then, after a blistering pit stop by Steve O’Donnell, he took [...]
We just received a few pictures from our Pro Driver Tim Mohr who is out at the 1/18th Scale Nationals this week! Always cool to see Tim represent the Squid in his Basher Approved attire. Looks like they have some interesting turns and jumps out there! Good Luck out there Tim! We [...]