Well, it seems the cat is out of the bag over at Tamiya! An official teaser video has been released (more of a full product release…) of the new TC entitled the TRF420X. As with …
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Vintage Race Report – 1999 NORRCA Western Spring Road Course Championship | CompetitionX
Western RC was an amazing onroad/oval track located in Las Vegas, NV. It was a few miles South of the strip in the middle of an old junkyard – you’d never know this place existed …
Read More »Axial SCX24 Jeep Gladiator RTR | CompetitionX
Axial Racing has dropped a new Jeep Gladiator body on their SCX24 platform. Not only does this look amazing, it actually works much better thanks to the new, longer wheelbase (stretched an additional 22mm). The …
Read More »Team Associated Factory Team DR10 Slipper Clutch | CompetitionX
Team Associated has announced a new FT Lockout Slipper Clutch for the DR10. This unique slipper ‘dynamically and independently controls the amount of slip created during launch’. Using a 3-pad slipper design and fiberglass pads, …
Read More »Futaba CDR-8000L Battery Charger | CompetitionX
Known mostly for their superb high-end radio systems, Futaba has announced the CDR-8000L, a compact, dual-port AC/DC balance charger. This unit can charge LiPo, NiCD, NiMH or lead batteries using it’s dual port 600W system. …
Read More »Pro-Line Racing Toyo Proxes R888R 2.9″ Belted Tire Sets | CompetitionX
Pro-Line Racing has rolled out a new set of 2.9″ belted tires for 1/7 scale vehicles. These beauties are based on the Toyo Proxes R888R tires wrapped around a gorgeous set of black 5-spoke wheels. …
Read More »Pro-Line Racing Method 305 Aluminum Wheels – Axial SCX6 | CompetitionX
Pro-Line Racing has announced a set of stellar Method 305 wheel faces in large scale for the the Axial SCX6! These officially-licensed wheels are machined from aluminum and anodized in a two-tone black/bronze finish. A …
Read More »Essential Off-road RC Racer’s Guide
Ever wonder how the fast guys get so fast? Besides having cat-like skills, they also know quite a bit about car tuning! This new Essential Off-Road RC Racer’s Guide touches on every aspect of off-road …
Read More »End of Year Touring Car Testing – Tamiya TRF419XR, Tamiya TRF419, Tamiya TA08 – Cal Raceway 2021
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Read More »Mammuth Works Ste4lth 4-Wheel/4-Motor Road Car | CompetitionX
RC has a long way in the past few years – brushless motors, LiPo batteries, insane speeds and handling – and it was only a matter of time until the ‘next big thing’ appeared. Well, …
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