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The good folks at Core RC have released details on their upcoming Pace 100RM 1S Mini Brushless Competition ESC. The Pace 100RM is designed for use in 1S applications such as 1/12th pan car racing. Check out these highlights- * Perfect for 1S classes like LMP12 and GT12 * Ultra Small Size – 31.5 x 25 x 16mm * Fully programmable with Bluetooth [...]
Over at Tamiya they have announced the return of the 1/10 The Bigwig 2017. Back in 2017 Tamiya revised the classic The Bigwig with updates and now it is being re-released for your bashing pleasure. Here are the highlights – * Originally released in 1986 * Slimline body designed by famed Japanese designer Takuya Yura * Updated livery retains the original Bigwig vibe * [...]
New from Reedy is the 1/8 RS4008A Hi-Speed HV Digital Competition Servo. The RS4008A was designed for 8th scaled buggy and truggy racing, but can also be used in 10th scaled racers and rock crawlers. Check out these highlights – * Pinnacle of Reedy’s servo technology * Combines unparalleled performance with durability * Powerful brushless motor * Advanced microprocessor * Durable steel gearset * CNC machined, [...]
Coming soon from G-Force is the 1/10th scaled Xtrada 4WD Buggy. The Xtrada brings back memories of vintage buggies with its belt driven 4wd system and classic look. RC legend Masami Hirosaka is one of the many people working to get the Xtrada to market and you can tell that he put serious work into making the buggy easy to [...]
The crew over at Team GFRP have announced the 2025 Apollo Drag Car Kit. This high-end drag kit is made from quality materials and designed to win you more races. Check out these highlights- * Full ABEC 7 ceramic bearing kit * Lightweight titanium front axles * Aluminum caster blocks * Aluminum black anodized turnbuckles * Carbon fiber wheelie bar rod * New LW direct rear [...]
Over at Team Associated they have issued a Press Release on Counterfeit Products. As the vintage rc world continues to explode in size, the market is seeing more and more counterfeit products. Team Associated has announced that they are committed to authenticity and the fight against counterfeits. Associated has long been a leader in the rc world, not only on [...]
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 [...]
