Short Course trucks have evolved into high-performance racing vehicles and dependability and looks are always the key to success. Introducing the Hazard 12mm hex wheel for the Losi SCT-E by JConcepts. A powerful new look that combines the winning combination of a 10 spoke design, bead-lock appearance and center lug nut detail with a hint […]
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 […]
Meet the Pros: Frank Calandra Jr. – CRC
June 20th, 2012 
Kevin The man. The Myth. The Legend. We talked to Frank Calandra Jr. himself at the RC Pro Series. Frank is the man behind CRC (Calandra Racing Concepts). He’s a hobby shop/racetrack owner, as well as the President of CRC on the manufacturing side. CRC is known for their ultra competitive 1/12 and 1/10 carpet on-road […]
Losi TEN-SCTE 12mm Hex Sabertooth Wheels
June 20th, 2012 Kevin AVID is pleased to announce Sabertooth Short Course Wheel for the Losi TEN-SCTE truck in black, white, and yellow. The Sabertooth Short Course Wheel is designed with several features to set it apart from the crowd. Racers and bashers alike will appreciate the design details that make AVID products unique: Durable and light-weight: The Sabertooth […]
Organize those Oils!
June 19th, 2012 Kevin This is just a really quick pit tip idea for you guys like me that might have shock oils & diff oils laying all over the place. Or, perhaps they are in one place, like mine were.. in a greasy Ziploc bag that you always dreaded digging into. Maybe it looks a little like this? […]
The 1/8 Scale Duratrax 835B Buggy .27 2.4GHz RTR
June 19th, 2012 Matt Checkout this release from Duratrax. This is a buggy that’s sure to get some attention. There are a lot of tough buggies, but only one that’s guaranteed tough — and that’s the new 1/8 scale Duratrax 835B. It’s loaded with Stress-Tech™ parts, and every one of them is protected by a 1-year replacement guarantee. If […]
Meet the Pros: Paul Ciccarello – Serpent
June 19th, 2012 Kevin Continuing with our Meet the Pros segment, we also talked with Paul Ciccarello @ the RC Pro Series. Paul is a really fast guy on carpet, and it seems he can hold his own quite fine on dirt as well. Paul finished 5th in the Pro Buggy A main. Name: Paul Ciccarello Hometown: Cleveland, […]
Serpent 411 Sport 1/10 electric touring car
June 19th, 2012 Kevin Serpent’s club level touring car racer, based on the successful 411 race platform. Main features – 4 wheel-drive, belt-driven – Independent suspension with latest RCM shocks – Black glass-fiber chassis, top-deck and shock towers – Rear gear differential, race spec – Front lightweight spool – CNC machined aluminum motor mount All parts and options of […]
New Serpent 1/8 buggy wheels
June 19th, 2012 Kevin Serpent 1/8 scale buggy rim. Lightweight and very durable. Large diameter 83mm rim with the right amount of flex for maximum performance. The outer edge of the rim moves inward a little to help the glue flow towards the tire / gap. The inner rim flanges help stability of the rim and keep the foam […]
Meet the Pros: John “Whopper” Firsching – CRC
June 17th, 2012 Kevin At the RC Pro Series, we also caught up with Johnnywhopper. John is a CRC employee and one of the local fast guys, especially in 2wd Short Course. Check out what John had to say during his “Meet the Pros” interview! Name: John “Whopper” Firsching Hometown: Rome, NY Sponsors: CRC, Spektrum, Hobbywing, JDJ Vinyl […]
Reedy Sonic 1512 Competition Brushless Motors
June 17th, 2012 Kevin Thanks to advancements in battery technology, 1:8 electric buggies and truggies are destined to be the next big racing class. Reedy recognizes this fact with the release of the powerful and reliable Sonic 1512 competition brushless motor which has been designed specifically for these classes. A precision-machined case features an integrated heat sink to lower […]
