Event: 2012 Electric JBRL Round 5 Track: Controlled Chaos Raceway Date: June 30, 2012 Race Reporter: Steven Hartson Tires: JConcepts Orange Bar Codes This year round #5 of the electric JBRL was held at Controlled Chaos Raceway in Palmdale, CA. There were 2 rounds of qualifying with rocket round and a single main event all […]
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 […]
Steven Hartson & Matt Olson win with JConcepts at 5th Rnd of Electric JBRL Series
July 5th, 2012 
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King Off-Road Scale Piggyback Shocks w/ Faux Reservoir (110mm)
July 5th, 2012 Kevin RC4WD is now teamed up with King Off-Road Racing Shock Company to bring you a top of the line scale detailed product. This is the all new Licensed Scale Shock to hit the market. Licensed from King Off-Road shocks. These new shocks feature a complete new design from the ground up and are built and […]
Serpent releases new stylish tool bag
July 5th, 2012 Kevin This thing looks pretty nice! Strong tool bag with stylish Serpent graphics. Toolbag can carry your full range of tools, secured with the elastics bands. High quality zipper and padded carrying handle. Size: 287mm X 235mm X45mm (LxWxH) 190501 www.serpent.com
THE JQ Products Video Contest
July 5th, 2012 Kevin Check out this release from JQ Products. We have decided to start a new competition. We want to see videos, we want you to film and produce a video featuring THECar. The contest will run for 3 months, ending the 1st of October. The winner of this contest, will receive a new JQ Products Yellow […]
DE Racing’s Trinidad ST Wheels for Team Associated T4
July 4th, 2012 Kevin DE Racing is proud to release a second offset in our new “Trinidad ST” series, this model being for the Team Associated T4.1. One of the most unique features of this wheel, beyond the scale truck appearance, is the use of a 12mm hex drive. This not only makes for a more reliable drive system, […]
HPI WR8 Flux RTR
July 4th, 2012 Kevin To partner the super-cool WR8 3.0 World Rally Championship replica, we’ve also got a Flux-powered electric version that is tuned for tarmac rally fun and excitement! The WR8 Flux has all of the tough drivetrain components of the nitro version, however it’s powered by a 4000Kv Flux Vektor motor and your choice of 2S or […]
HPI Baja 5B Flux RTR
July 4th, 2012 Kevin The Baja 5B Flux takes the stage as another large-scale release for HPI in 2012! This super-powerful, super-quick buggy can hit speeds up to 60mph with 8S power and a 780Kv motor! Powering this 1/5 Scale electric Baja is a Castle Creations Mamba XL2 ESC and 2028-780Kv electric motor that is 8s LiPo (33.6volts) compatible. […]
Duratrax Performance Tires for 1/10 Buggies
July 3rd, 2012 Kevin Duratrax has already established that you can have superior performance and low price in 1/8 scale tires — and now they’ve done it for 1/10 scale buggy tires, too! They’re available for 2WD and 4WD vehicles from manufacturers that include Associated, Kyosho and Losi. There are four proven, title-taking tread patterns in all, and all […]
Serpent Cobra E Sport
July 3rd, 2012 Matt Serpent releases the next addition in the growing Serpent Cobra line. The Cobra electric Sport Buggy is based on the full race version of the E-Buggy, and shares the race genes and geometry and most technical features. The Sport version features some less expensive materials, without suffering performance wise. This electric powered animal with its […]
STAFFORD WINS A-1, FINISHES SECOND WITH X – 7 PROTOTYPE AT OZWESTRY
July 2nd, 2012 Kevin Ellis Stafford drove the new Gen. 6.2 prototype of the X Factory X – 7 4WD buggy to fourth on the grid, then won A main #1 and finished second overall in the fourth round of the U.K. National Championship series held Sunday at Ozwestry. The weekend was plagued by rain; most of Saturday’s 2WD […]
