Venom has released a new series of motors, called the Red Edition Motors. These are a sensored motor, available in the popular spec winds (10.5, 13.5, and 17.5) as well as the “mod” winds (5.5, 6.5, 7.5, 8.5, and 9.5 turn). Each Red Edition 540 motor is made of the highest quality materials and has […]
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 […]
Duratrax DXR8-E 1/8 scale 4wd Race Roller
January 12th, 2012 
Matt Well this one came out of left field. A few days ago, Duratrax released a teaser video about a new vehicle coming out. From the video, you could tell it was a buggy. From the name, it could be assumed it was a 1/8th scale. But a 4wd race roller? I don’t think a single […]
Venom PS350 Dual Output Power Supply
January 12th, 2012 Kevin Venom adds another member to its family of exceptional chargers and charger accessories with the PS350 Dual Output Power Supply. The PS350 is capable of up to 350 watts of output between two power ports, allowing you to run two different chargers at once. Twin cooling fans dissipate any heat build up and the all […]
Method RC Announces Sabre Buggy Body
January 12th, 2012 Kevin Method RC has released another installment in its bid to show that performance and good looks can come in the same package. The Sabre Clear Body (MTH1002) fits the TLR Losi 8IGHT, 8IGHT 2.0, and 8IGHT-E 2.0. The jet fighter appearance of the Sabre buggy body is no accident. From the integrated turning vanes at […]
Catch RC Soup at the Spektrum New Year’s Dash January 14th and 15th
January 11th, 2012 Matt RC Soup will be attending the Spektrum New Year’s Dash on January 14th and 15th! The Spektrum New Year’s Dash is an annual carpet oval race that is put on by CRC Raceway and Hobbies in Rome NY. The event has grown in the 15 years it has been running. So much so that the […]
Team Novak Oval Spec 1S ESC
January 11th, 2012 Matt Here’s a new one for you oval boys out there. Team Novak has announced the Oval Spec 1S ESC. Like it’s name suggests, this ESC is designed for 1S Oval racing. Novak has incorporated their new X-Drive technology into this ESC. X-Drive is designed to improve throttle response and feel, as well as operational efficiency. […]
Hobbico Aquires Axial Racing, Team Durango, and ARRMA
January 10th, 2012 Matt In a bid to expand their ever growing product line, Hobbico Inc. announced yesterday that it had aquired Axial Racing, Team Durango, and ARRMA. Here is Hobbico Inc.’s official release. What do you think? Is this a good thing for the hobby? Or will Axial, Durango and ARRMA suffer from this move. […]
PPR Slots Sponsoring SOUPercharged Rides Contest
January 7th, 2012 Kevin PPR Slots has joined CowRC in sponsoring our SOUPercharged Rides contest. They’ve sent us 3 awesome rubber radio grips and 3 containers of Z-OPT Heavy Grease. You might remember PPR from our Spice up that Transmitter article or us using their grease in the CC-01 Unimog Build. They make a quality product. We’ve only had […]
Team Associated RC10B4.1 Factory Team Worlds Car Kit
January 7th, 2012 Kevin 5-Time I.F.M.A.R. World Champion! Since its release in 2003 the RC10B4 remains undefeated on a world level, having won five I.F.M.A.R. World Championships in a row! In commemoration of our most recent 2WD Off Road World Championship win, we are proud to bring you the RC10B4.1 Worlds Car kit. The RC10B4.1 Worlds Car kit comes […]
JConcepts 2012 Chevy Silverado 1500 – Hi-Flow body
January 4th, 2012 Matt JConcepts has revealed what was behind their mystery photo from last month. We all knew what it was, but finally we have official confirmation. JConcepts announces the 2012 Chevy Silverado 1500 SCT. This is an officially licensed version of their Illuzion Hi Flow short course body. The body is designed to be a direct fit […]
