When asked what your favorite racing classes are, most people will say 1/10th or 1/8th scale onroad or offroad. I know because that’s what I always say. But when someone asks what my favorite FUN …
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Tamiya Re-Releases the Wild One Buggy
The Wild One was originally released in 1985. 2012 marks the year it has been re-released to hobbyists who missed the kit the first time around. Specifications: Scale: 1/10 scale Construction type: assembly kit Terrain …
Read More »Tamiya Suzuki Jimny SJ30 Wheelie
The Suzuki Jimny was a popular compact SUV which was also known as the Suzuki Samurai, Suzuki Katana, etc. outside of Japan, was first introduced in the early 1970s. The vehicle featured ladder frame construction …
Read More »Tamiya VX-01 Pro Rally Chassis Kit
This is a PRO-spec version of the R/C 4WD XV-01 chassis. “XV” stands for “Crossover Vehicle”. As the XV-01 name implies this vehicle will serve as a common all-terrain platform which can be used for …
Read More »HPI Goes Super with the Super 5SC Flux RTR
The Savage drivetrain is super flexible, allowing HPI monster trucks to reach legendary levels of durability and performance! Because of this extreme toughness, HPI designers have Super-sized the Savage to 1/5th scale, taking the Savage …
Read More »Traxxas Announces Rob MacCachren Edition Slash
Desert-racing legend and Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame member Rob MacCachren has one of the longest and most storied careers in motorsports—he won his first off-road championship at just 8 years old! In his nearly …
Read More »Tekno RC Announces Their New EB48 Electric 1/8th 4WD Buggy
Tekno RC has released info about their new, ground up EB48 1/8 4WD E-Buggy. This buggy has been 100% designed and tested in Southern California against some of the best drivers in the world. Check …
Read More »HPI Desert Trophy Truck – Ivan Stewart Edition
We’re proud to release the Desert-Trophy with an officially authorized, vintage style Ivan ‘Ironman’ Stewart Toyota pick-up truck body! Of all the drivers that have tried to tame the desert, Ivan ‘Ironman’ Stewart is one …
Read More »Review: Team Associated SC10RS RTR
Most manufacturers have two categories of vehicles; racing vehicles and RTR’s. RTR’s, or Ready-To-Runs, are basically an assembled racing kit with some cheaper parts installed. By cheaper I mean, steel turnbuckles instead of titanium, stamped …
Read More »Review: Axial EXO Terra Kit
Axial Racing. Odd name since they are best known for their crawler line-up of vehicles. Strange because, while they do produce some racing parts (like nitro engines), they have a reputation for scale realism, river-fording …
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