New from 1up Racing is a promotional video for FPV Traxxas Slash Spec Racing. FPV driving is not only one of our favorite ways to drive around the BSRC offices, but it’s also the most realistic way of driving. Watch the video below to see how exciting it is to race via First Person Driving. Racing via FPV helps make [...]
Over at Teamsaxo they have announced the 1/10th scaled F1-200-V2 Pan Car Kit. This affordable race machine comes with a trick carbon fiber chassis for serious race performance. The F1-200-V2 features a number of updates to increase durability, as well as drivability. An aluminum rear shock helps to keep things under control in the rear, while stylish wings help to [...]
Recently announced by Team Mardave is the MD-24 Carbon Pan Car Kit. Team Mardave is known for their incredibly affordable and durable 1/12th scaled pan car kits, now they have upped the ante with a pan car dripping with carbon fiber. The new carbon version of the MD24 offers increased performance, as well as a smoking hot look. As we await [...]
New from JConcepts are 2.2″ sized Swiper Dirt Oval Front & Rear Tires. The Swipers represent the latest in dirt oval tire technology and can help you get on the top step of the podium. Here are the highlights- * Deep, directional tread pads * Heavy center bar construction * Grooved and cut tread for versatility * Ultra low-profile carcass for speed and stability * [...]
The good folks over at Kyosho have dropped a video and full details on their upcoming 1/10 4WD Optima Pro Kit. First released back in 1987, the Optima Pro is back for your vintage driving pleasure. Check out these highlights- * 15th model in Kyosho’s Vintage Series * Advanced slim aero body and underbody form * Revised mounting positions of battery & steering [...]
Recently announced by JConcepts is the L8 Night G3 Speedway Body for 1/10th scaled oval racers. The L8 Night G3 has been specifically designed for serious performance, while also providing a realistic look. Here are the highlights- * 22” long not including wing or spoiler * Maximum Width – 10.75″ * Decked “main body” with mock cockpit * Separated offset cab with recessed windows [...]
Injora’s going all-in on brushless power upgrades for 1/14 and 1/18-scale crawlers. Hot on the heels of their Purple Viper Brushless Motor release, they’ve unveiled the Fat Viper, a outrunner-style brushless motor for the Traxxas TRX-4M. With a larger diameter and a shorter length than the Purple Viper and other 180-sized brushed motors, the Fat Viper offers improved torque and [...]
Over at Team Associated they have released a Trophy Rat RTR – Racing through the PNW Woods promotional video. The Trophy Rat comes with a patinaed body and sports a high performance RWD off-road chassis. Watch below to see the Trophy Rat sending it WFO through the woods, throwing big roost, and going hard over rough terrain. Combining a [...]
New from Tamiya is a New RC Model Coming Soon! promotional video. The video below is being used to tease the much anticipated Hornet Evo buggy. The Hornet Evo comes with a slew of revisions to increase durability, as well as performance. Tamiya fans are known to be a diehard group and they should be stoked to see this updated [...]
The big news out of Traxxas is their announcement of the 1/10 4-Tec Drift RWD RTR. This hot looking drift machine is highly scale realistic and comes on a new 4-Tec RWD drift chassis. Check out these highlights- * Advanced TSM drift technology * Included wireless module for custom drift modes * New rear-wheel-drive 4-Tec 200mm chassis * Clipless Mustang body * All-new front suspension [...]
New from Injora is their Stainless Steel Drive Shaft set for the FMS FCX24M. Designed for the longer wheelbase Discovery, Range Rover, and Defender 110, this driveshaft upgrade provides a durability boost over the stock nylon driveshafts. Made from machined stainless steel, these driveshafts offer a stylish way to enhance the FCX24 M’s drivetrain durability without reducing its performance. A sleeved [...]
Now shipping from JConcepts are 2.2″ Drop Step Stadium Truck Tires. The new Drop Steps are a versatile tire design that works well on looser surfaces. Here are the highlights- * Tire pins are sized for deep or long shag turf conditions * Old school step pin style tire * Industry standard 2.2” bead mounting size * Semi-circle protrusions for side-bite * Incredibly low-profile carcass [...]
Hello everyone and Happy Thursday! Ya know, I’ve been racing solid axle retro monster trucks for 10 years now, and up until last weekend I had never won an actual race day event in that class. That finally changed last Sunday! And wouldn’t you know it, I wasn’t even driving my own truck, ha. I won the day’s Trigger King R/C Retro [...]
The crew at Pro-Line are proud to announce 1.9″ Pre-Mounted Badlands MX Buggy Tires for the mighty Typhon GROM. These motocross inspired tires are perfect for loose surfaces and come pre-mounted for your convenience. Here are the highlights- * Motocross-inspired tread design * Incredible traction on loose, loamy, or muddy terrain * Aggressive 10-spoke wheel design * Designed to take a beating * Improved wear [...]
Just announced by Pro-Line is a 1979 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 Clear Body/Cage. The FJ40 has a highly scale realistic body to go along with it’s tough plastic roll cage. Here are the highlights- * Officially licensed by Toyota * Scale interior with molded seats, separate dash, & windshield * Trail cage & scale molded accessories included * Made in the USA, since 1982 * [...]
