We met JR Mitch at the JConcepts Supercup rd 2, held at Newred Hobbies in Ocala Fl. How’d you get started with racing? My grandparents got me a little Tyco RC car, I was like 5. We had two big oak trees in the yard. I could drive it around the oak trees pretty good, […]
Solid Performance : ICharger 308 Duo Review
The iCharger, One of the most used chargers in today’s racing world. This charger has caused a lot of controversy in the Stock world as the high amp charging and high amp discharging has sparked a lot of issues in the racing community. The iCharger 308, 3010, and 4010 duo’s all run the same software, and […]
Tamiya M-05v2 Pro Mini JCW Coupe Build Up
Tamiya Mini (or M-Chassis) cars are something I have always admired through my years in the hobby. I’ve even owned a couple M-03’s but never really got into their full potential. That’s to say I’ve never raced one. The class has always appealed to me because the cars are smaller, typically more detailed, and unique […]
Team C TM2SC 2WD Mid Motor Short Course Hands On
In today’s race world the race participants dictate the quality of the race surface. The trend has moved to the farthest extreme of asphalt racing in off-road racing here in the U.S. Most, if not all manufacturers have dedicated chassis to compete head to head in these conditions. This is the latest and greatest in […]
Proline Racing Pro-2 – 2wd Short Course Truck Review
About two months ago, we picked up a Pro-Line Racing Pro-2 2wd short course truck kit. You can read through the build at this link. The truck comes about 40% complete, and in no time we were ready to hit the track. I took it to the track a couple of times to get it […]
Associated RC10 B5 Rear Motor Team Kit Build Up
Team Associated has once again taken the r/c world by storm with their surprise release of the RC10B5 Rear Motor and RC10B5M Mid Motor 2wd Buggy kits. They were announced seemingly out of nowhere, with no team drivers competing with them at big events prior to the announcement of their release. I personally found this […]
Racers Edge Li-Pouch Lipo Charging “Box”
February 12th, 2013 
Kevin The Li-Pouch is a flame resistant charging bag sewn in the shape of a box. The smaller footprint of this charging bag is the perfect size for safely charging a 4s size lipo battery for electric 8th scale or standard 2s lipos for 10th scale racing. This is a great space saving option to larger […]
AKA 1:10 Stadium Truck Red Inserts
February 12th, 2013 Kevin The industry standard closed-cell inserts are now available for 1:10 stadium trucks! AKA is the pioneer in closed cell inserts. This insert was designed to decrease the lateral deflection of the tire while at the same time increasing the vertical impact absorption therefore providing better handling in the bumps. Using softer foam or hollowing out […]
Avid RC – Kyosho Shock Tool
February 12th, 2013 Matt AVID has made a must-have tool for all racers running Kyosho 10th scale. The new AV1040 Kyosho Shock and Turnbuckle Tool is designed to make your life easier and increase your style points at the track. The wrench fits lower shock cartridges on Kyosho 12mm Big-Bore shocks. The large handle is easy to hold and won’t […]
TEKNO RC Releases New Option parts for the SCT410
February 12th, 2013 Matt Tekno RC is excited to release some new parts for the SCT410. ——————– The Tekno RC Spring Sets are now available for the SCT410. These Spring Sets have gone through rigorous testing on and off the track, and will help you dial in your truck for your particular track conditions. Coated in sleek black, they […]
New From Racers Edge – The Double Buggy RaceCase
February 8th, 2013 Kevin The Double Buggy RaceCase Hauler Bag carries two 10th scale buggies with the tires and wing on for the utmost in compact and protected transportation to and from the racetrack. Additionally, the back compartment has two smaller removable shelves for tires, tools and parts storage, or you can remove them both to store your transmitter. […]
AKA Announces Handlebar Tire Line
February 8th, 2013 Kevin The all new indoor low-profile tread patterns feature minimal tread height for speed, stability and traction on hard-packed surfaces. The leading and trailing edges of the treads have been rounded to minimize break-in time while AKA’s proprietary compounds provide low tire wear. The Handlebar is available in 1:10 Buggy rear and 2wd front, Short […]
X FACTORY INTRODUCES HIGHER MATH
February 7th, 2013 Matt Way back in 2006 X Factory introduced the New Math, the revolutionary mid-motor X – 6. It was the first mass-produced molded chassis mid-motor buggy and it promptly won National Championships all over the world, including U.K. and France. Three years later, in 2009, X Factory UpGraded the car by releasing the X – 6 Squared, and […]
Meet the Pros: Felix Law-Team RCE
February 7th, 2013 Matt We caught up with Felix Law at Round 2 of the JConcepts Supercup series at Newred Hobbies in Ocala, Florida. He would go on to win the 4wd SCT class. How did you first start in RC? I started when I first moved to America. I wanted an RC just to play with on the […]
JConcepts Supercup 2013 – Round 2 Newred Hobbies Race Coverage
February 6th, 2013 Matt Typically on February 2nd, people gather in a small town in Pennsylvania to see if a little rodent will do what no weatherman can do…which is predict the weather. February 2nd 2013, however, while those crazies were freezing their butts off waiting for Punxsutawney Phil, a few hundred racers converged on Newred Hobbies in Ocala […]
