*UPDATE BELOW* They have been racking up win after win across the country, and countless racers were flocking to Trinity’s new D3.5 17.5 motor for their spec racing classes. But now ROAR has stepped in, and declared them illegal. Read about it in the following release from ROAR. Approval status of Trinity D3.5 and […]
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 […]
Atomik RC Brian Deegan Mini Short Course Truck and Rally Car- Combined review
January 18th, 2013 
Matt As part of the 2012 Children’s Miracle Network Benefit, we gave away a 1/18 Atomik RC Brian Deegan Rally Car. But, Atomik RC also carriers the 1/18 Short Course Truck as well. Both vehicles are built on the same platform. The only difference is wheels, tires, body mounts, and body. So we figured we’d review […]
Xtreme LCG chassis for the ECX Torment – Install
January 17th, 2013 Matt This past summer, we reviewed the ECX Torment. It is a 1/10 scale 2wd Short Course Truck from the guys at Horizon Hobby. The ECX brand has a line of cost effective ready to run models, ranging from 1/10th scale monster trucks to a 1/8 scale nitro buggy. The ECX Torment is great for a […]
Road to VONats: RC10 Restoration Part 1
January 16th, 2013 Kevin Just as we had the Road to Clodapalooza last year, we decided to make another article series where we plan and prepare to attend a unique event, but building up some specific rides for it. This year, we plan to attend the 2013 Vintage Off-Road Nationals (VONats). If you didn’t know such a thing existed, […]
We have a new Facebook giveaway promotion!
January 16th, 2013 Kevin We have launched a new Facebook giveaway. It’s a game called Guess The SOUP! We will post an image of a soup can with the label removed. Simply guess in the comments (on Facebook) and you are entered. You can find this month’s image HERE. If you haven’t checked out our Facebook page, now would […]
CRC Spektrum New Years Dash 2013 Coverage
January 15th, 2013 Kevin This weekend, RC Soup attended the 17th annual New Year’s Dash presented by CRC Raceway. This is a large carpet oval race sponsored by Spektrum RC. This race is being called the largest stand alone oval race in the world. It has grown in the 17 years it has been run, so much so that […]
RPM seeing green again
January 15th, 2013 Matt Continuing their trend of releasing parts in their new green color, RPM has dipped their front bumper for the Traxxas Rustler, Stampede, Bandit and Nitro Sport. #81164 – Wide Front Bumper for all versions of the 2wd Traxxas Stampede, Rustler, Bandit and Nitro Sport – Green UPC #672415811641 SRP – $6.95 […]
Viper Copperhead VX4R 4.5 and Pro Gauge Long Term Review
January 15th, 2013 Matt When we first did our Slash 4×4 LCG shootout, we used stock power systems. Once the shootout was complete, and it was time to modify the trucks, I needed more power in my SSC Slash. I wanted something that was easily field programmable so that I could make adjustments on the go. I decided to […]
New Releases from JConcepts
January 15th, 2013 Matt JConcepts has released a few new items today. JConcepts – SC10 Carbon Fiber front body mount Part # – 2233 UPC Code – 845937008817 Retail price – $20.00 (Fits – Team Associated SC10 vehicles) JConcepts adds another top quality carbon fiber accessory to the already hefty list for the SC10 line of vehicles with […]
Proline announces Lee Martin as their newest Team driver
January 15th, 2013 Matt Proline released this announcement about their newest team driver today. Pro-Line announces Lee Martin as a 2013 Factory Team Driver. Team Pro-Line could not be happier than to have Lee Martin seek out our support for his LMR efforts in 2013. Lee is a World Class racer and has already shown that his newly acquired […]
