New from Team Saxo is their 1/8th scaled Go Cart In Yellow. This affordable Go Cart comes with a carbon chassis and a realistic driver figure. The kit also includes an ESC, motor, servo, tires, and a battery. If you are looking for something new and unique to add to your collection, the TSR Go Cart can make for hours [...]
Greetings all. It’s Friday and you know what that means- time for The Backyard. I don’t really have a through line this week as there are a variety of topics I want to discuss. Let’s get to it. RIP to Hall-of-Fame Monster Truck / BIGFOOT 4×4 Driver Dan Runte. There has been a lot written and posted about Dan on various [...]
Over at JConcepts they have announced 1/8 Double Bar Tires in Clay Compound, as well as Double Bar Pre-Mounts. The JC Double Bars are a high performance race tire designed for long main events on high bite tracks. Here are the highlights- * Novel Double Bar tire concept * Overlapping bar tread performance * Low height, fast response pattern * Individual diamond “infield” strategically [...]
New from Treal is an Aluminum Lower Rear Trailing Arm Set for the Traxxas UDR. If you’re looking for an easy performance upgrade that can add a jolt of style to your truck, this is a great way to do just that. Made of machined aluminum, these trailing arms offer improved durability and greater performance compared to the stock, plastic set. [...]
New from the Boom Racing crew is a Drop Down Tailgate Conversion Kit for Boom’s Land Rover series of bodies. The conversion kit adds a nice touch of scale realism for those that like to do hardcore builds. Here are the highlights- * Faithfully replicates function & look of the original vehicle * Fits – Series II & III Boom Racing [...]
Over at Mon-Tech Racing they have announced the 1/10 GR-C Clear Body. The new GR-C is designed for FWD on-road racing, but can also be used on a plethora of other drift and touring cars. Here are the highlights- * Molded from the highest quality polycarbonate * Combines high performance and aggressive design * Realistic pre-cut sticker kit * Easy to drive with consistent [...]
Coming soon from Raywood Hobby is the 1/10th scaled Suzuki Jimny SJ10 RTR. The Jimny SJ10 is big on scale realism and is currently available for pre-order. From its fold down windscreen, to its authentic looking wheels and tires, the Raywood Jimny was designed for serious scale realism. You can hit up this link to get more details on the Raywood [...]
Redcat’s R/C lowrider lineup keeps getting cooler with the addition of their Chevy Caprice Classic Hopping Lowrider. Sporting a stunning replica body patterned after the 1987 Caprice Classic, this new lowrider is sure to kick off some creative and unique builds. Based on the same chassis and hopping setup found on the SixtyThree, SixtyFour, and SixtyFive, the Caprice Classic features a [...]
New from Treal is their Aluminum Front Gearbox Set for the Traxxas Mini Maxx & Mini XRT. This upgraded gearbox is sturdier than the stock version with a sleek appearance that enhances the look of your scaled-down basher as well as improving its performance. Made of machined aluminum, this gearbox set is available in four colors (black, blue, green, and orange) [...]
New from DSM Off-Road are V2 Comp Style Bumpers. Version 2 of the DSM bumpers have been upgraded for inceased approach angles and more clearance. Here are more highlights- * More clearance for comp style bodies * Allows for increased front and rear approach angles * Allows recovery via shackle mounts * Built-in front oversized fairlead * Rear bumper has mount for DSM’s kinetic winch [...]
New over at Avid Racing are 1/10 Truss Buggy Wheels. Avid has produced Truss series 8th scale wheels for several years, now all you 10th scale racers get a chance at them. Available in 2wd slim or full, 4wd front, and rear, there is a Truss racing wheel for all your 10th scale off-road classes. Here are the highlights- * Built [...]
Over at Team Associated they have uploaded a new 2025 RC10 Las Vegas Edition video. The RC10 Las Vegas Edition might be one of the most collectable rc cars of all time and is being sold in conjunction with the Team Associated Vintage Off-Road Championships. Watch below to get pumped up for vintage racing with a short video that features [...]
New from Yeah Racing are their QUTUS Slider 55mm R/C Drift Car Shocks. Designed for quick tuning and easy adjustability, these shocks don’t need to be removed and disassembled in order to tune and tweak their performance. Featuring a purple anodized aluminum shock cap, body, and adjustment ring, these shocks can quickly be tuned to help you get the best performance [...]
The crew over at Rlaarlo has announced the return of their 1/10 AK-787 Dual Motor Speed Run RTR. Back again with a limited release, the AK-787 dual motor is one of the gnarliest cars in all of rc. Built for insane speed, the AK-787 dual motor is sure to get the blood pumping, even for experienced hobbyists. * Two independent brushless [...]
New from APlastics is the 1/10th scaled 300ZX Clear Body. Sized to fit most modern 1/10 touring and drift cars, the 300ZX is sure to turn heads at your next rc meet. Here are the highlights- * Fits 1/10 rc drift and touring cars * Molded from clear Lexan * Protective overspray film * Width – 200mm * Wheelbase – 259mm * Includes light buckets * Ducktail [...]
