On my first outing to the track with my new Losi TEN SCTE, I was involved in several wrecks. In one such wreck, I bent the rear shock tower. I was able to bend it back enough to finish the race, but it was still bent when I removed it today. I’ll be replacing it […]
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 […]
Spektrum 2.4GHz DX2S Transmitter Review
May 16th, 2011 
Jim Spektrum (www.spektrumrc.com) is the leader in spread spectrum technology. The recently released DX2S radio was something of high interest for me so I recently purchased one from one of my local hobby shops, Buddy Boys Toys and Trains (www.buddyboystoysandtrains.com). I was looking to upgrade my current race-day radio line-up from a bucket full consisting of […]
Race Report – May 12, 2011
May 16th, 2011 Matt CRC Raceway: Rome, NY Driver: Matt Peterson First time running CRC’s outdoor track. Track is tough. Here’s a quick rundown of the layout. The direction is clockwise, or as close to it as you can get anyway. Small double double in front of driver stand. Going to your left, large horseshoe to the right, around […]
Losi Ten-SCTE Differential pin upgrade
May 16th, 2011 Matt When deciding which four wheel drive short course truck I wanted, I did a lot of research. I asked some of the guys at the track what they were running. I paid attention to which ones broke, which ones performed well, and which ones were constantly being worked on. I didn’t take the decision to […]
Losi TEN SCTE review
May 7th, 2011 Matt The four wheel drive short course truck class has exploded in recent months. All of the major manufacturers have been scrambling to release their own version. Some were ground up new designs taking several months of R&D to complete and release. Others were based on already released vehicles. One such example is the TEN SCTE […]
Race Report : May 1st
May 3rd, 2011 Kevin CRC Raceway: Rome, NY Driver: Kevin Crandall FINALLY OUTDOORS!!!! This was my first outdoor dirt/clay race in a LONG time. My SC10 was still setup for carpet so it was yet another learning experience with setup and whatnot. I got about 10 minutes of practice in. The track is HUGE compared to what we’ve been […]
Cow Performance Work Mat Review
April 29th, 2011 Kevin Cow R/C is a performance company that specializes in meeting the needs of the everyday r/c enthusiast. Their mission statement is: To make good better, better best, and the impossible affordable! Making products that only the elite can afford is not what we are about; bringing high quality innovative products at good value pricing is. […]
Suspension Tuning Basics
April 27th, 2011 Matt When setting up an RC car or truck for a track, its important to note the track conditions. Different conditions call for different setups. A truck that feels dialed on a hard smooth track will be all over the place on a loose bumpy track. It is also important to pay attention to the […]
Traxxas Slash 2wd Review
April 26th, 2011 Matt The Traxxas Slash is arguably the first RC short course truck. Some say it started the craze. The Slash is a 1/10 scale short course truck. Short course trucks have full fenders, and a high level of detail. They look a lot like their full size counter parts. This is a part of the draw […]
Getting Started in R/C
April 26th, 2011 Kevin Introduction Radio control (r/c) is a hobby that can be enjoyed by anyone. From cars and trucks to boats and planes, there are “hobby grade” kits that will satisfy any personality. They even make exotic models like nitro powered motorcycles, 18 wheeler rigs, and even tanks & helicopters! Unlike the vehicles you may find in […]
