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While some companies are cutting back for 2025, others are pushing ahead with a passion. The crew over at Rlaarlo are really turning up the heat for 2025 and have announced a $5000 Speed Run Video Contest. The Rlaarlo speed run contest allows you to take video of your fastest run and submit it for a chance to win prizes. [...]
New from SpeedTek RC are Foam Drag Race Tires for 1/7th and 1/8th scaled vehicles. These drag foams come in three different hardnesses, with the firmest being SH45s that are rated up to 160 mph. Check out these highlights- * Professionally pre-mounted and trued * Plastic dish wheels * 17mm wheel hex * Available with white or black wheels * Three different hardness ratings – [...]
Recently announced by Delta Plastik is the 1/7th scaled Oldsspeed Clear Body. The Oldsspeed is sized to fit cars like the Traxxas XO-1, the ARRMA Limitless, and the Hobao GTV2E. Check out these highlights- * Wheelbase: 406-420mm * Width: 310mm * Designed to help make your car go straight and fast * Ideal for Speed Runs and long tracks with flowing curves * Removable wing [...]
Announced earlier today by Pro-Line are 1/8 Menace HP Belted Speed Run Pre-Mounted Tires. If you are in the market for speed run tires, the new Pro-Line Menace HP Belted tires are more than ready to take your 1/8th scaler to white knuckle levels of speed. Here are the highlights- * Highest speed-rated tires ever released by P-L * Lightweight and durable [...]
Recently announced by Delta Plastik is the FC100 Speed Run Clear Body. Designed for all out speed run cars, the FC100 is a great body to get into the 100 mph+ club with. Here are the highlights- * Fits cars with a wheelbase up to 650mm * Designed for stretched chassis cars on the Limitless or VTE2 platform * Width – 330mm * Has [...]
Over at Traxxas they have announced new Belted Tires for the X-Maxx and XRT large scale trucks. With both the X-Maxx and XRT capable of high speeds, belted tires come in handy when running full tilt. The new Sledgehammer and Gravix tires feature high-strength belting to drastically increase high speed stability. Both of the tires are available unmounted, or on [...]
Now available from Scorched RC is a Carbon Fiber GT Width Chassis for the ARRMA Limitless, Infraction, and Felony. If you are looking to break speed records, or just want to go really fast while bashing, the new Carbon Fiber GT Width chassis from Scorched RC is the perfect upgrade. Check out these highlights- * Re-uses stock battery trays & servo [...]
Now shipping from Futaba is the GYD470 Drift Car Countersteer Gyro. Made for all you hardcore drifters out there, the gyro can also be used to help tame speed run cars, as well as bash trucks. Here are the details- * Dedicated rc drift car setting * Remote gain function and mode switching function * Integrated, compact, and light weight * Easy setup * Supports [...]
For all you speed run fanatics out there, Delta Plastik has released the 1/10 WR Speed Clear Body. Designed to break records, the WR Speed clear body is sized to fit most 1/10th speed run cars. Here are the highlights- * Total Length – 580mm * Width – 220mm * Molded from 2mm thick Lexan * Body features internal reinforcements * Comes with side wings * [...]
The crew over at Delta Plastik have been making huge waves in the rc body industry. From on-road to off-road, Delta Plastik has put out some pretty incredible bodies in the last two years. Now, for all you high speed lunatics out there, Delta Plastik has officially dropped the 4000 WR Speed Clear Body. Designed to destroy world records and [...]
Just announced by ARRMA is the 1/7 Limitless V2 Speed Bash Roller. The Limitless V2 Roller has been optimized for 8S levels of power output, as well a slew of other upgrades. Here are the highlights- * New sliding motor mount accepts larger diameter motors * 3mm thick chassis plate with new motor positioning * Easy-access electronics module accepts larger ESCs * Safe-D input [...]
Newly updated by Traxxas is the 2022 XO-1 Supercar! The XO-1 has long been known as one of the fastest out-of-the-box rc cars that money could buy, now it has been updated for even more speed! Here are the highlights- * 100+mph top speed * Improved aero balance * Increased downdforce * Traxxas TSM electronic stability management * Updated rear wing * High downforce canards * Rear [...]
New from Hitec Japan is a very trick GNSS Analyzer. GNSS stands for Global Navigation Satellite System and the new Hitec unit can be used to measure all out speed, average speed, and even maximum height! Here are the highlights- * Shipping right now from Japan * Latest GNSS engine accurately measures speed, altitude, and distance * Works on rc cars, boats, airplanes, [...]
Over at Castle Creations they have just announced their first ever drag race/speed-run brushless motor! The beastly 1721-2400kV can put out enormous amounts of power, which is just perfect for drag racing, speed runs, or competition long jumping. Check out these highlights- * Ideal for running up to 8s LiPo in 1/8 & 1/7 scaled vehicles * Stainless-steel rotor sleeve for reinforcement [...]
Just released today by Scorched Parts RC is a Roto-Lok Motor Mount for ARRMA vehicles. The crew at Scorched RC are well known for making hardcore basher parts, their new motor mount is perfect for all you speed run ARRMA guys out there. Check out these highlights- * Fits 1/7 & 1/8 scaled ARRMA vehicles * CNC machined from 6082 T6 aluminum * [...]
