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When I saw what he was cooking up for some monster truck racing I knew I wanted a closer look. Ghostbusters is one of my favorite movies and with a new production due in theaters soon it’s no surprise that Chris’ Ecto 1 caught my attention. It isn’t the first time I have seen an RC Ecto 1 but it’s the first Clod based version I’ve seen and it has a roof full of ghost busting equipment.

As the TLR Race Team continues to push the envelope of performance for the 22 3.0, they have found that a laydown transmission moving the motor forward greatly improves corner speed and consistency on higher grip tracks. Moving the motor …

Traxxas has updated the X-Maxx to be even tougher and now reach speeds of 50mph!  New features to accomplish this include the VXL-8s esc, stronger precision steel gears, all-new ring and pinion gears, a new impact-absorbing Cush Drive, larger diameter …

The 4s capable EZ-Peak Live multi-chemistry charger offers built-in Bluetooth to work with the new Traxxas EZ-Peak Live app for iOS and Android. The EZ-Peak Live app gives you detailed information, remote monitoring, and advanced operating functions through the high-definition …

Available in white and yellow, these wheels are the same diameter and offset that Team Associated has used with our 4WD buggies, but now they come with the more popular and durable 12mm hex mounting pattern. These wheels fit the …

After months of anticipation, Reedy’s highly developed Blackbox 510R Competition ESC is now available to racers worldwide. Extensive race testing by Reedy’s engineering and racing team has resulted in a high performance, high quality, and reliable ESC suitable for all …

A multiple National Champion in the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series, Carl Renezeder is also the first driver in short-course racing history to win championships in both two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive classes during the same season. His impressive …

For many RC Racers, the Horizon Hobby Off-Road Championships (formerly known as the Spektrum race) is a bucket list race and the 2015 event did not fail to deliver. Hosted at the world famous Trackside Hobbies and Raceway in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this is one of the best races in the country.

There is a new track opening near the RC Driver offices and I’ve been there quite often helping the facility with everything from advice to manual labor painting walls, building pit tables, track design and soon. We’re pretty excited that yet another track is opening where we will be able to test products for the magazine.

The Mamba X is extremely versatile, capable of powering a wide variety of applications ranging from 2S to 6S and vehicles ranging from 1/10th scale to 1/8th scale*. Whether you are racing at the track with your 2wd buggy, bashing …

Sport and competition drivers will discover the Graupner X-8E surface radio meets and exceeds all your requirements. The colorful 3.5-inch LCD display and TFT touchscreen makes navigating menus and software adjustments easier than any radio you have ever experienced before. …

For the Serpent Spyder range 2wd and 4wd buggies Serpent now offers front and optional Pro-type shock-set. The Pro sets include hard coated shock bodies, hard coated shock caps (emulsion/membrane), machined pistons 2-hole 1.3 diameter, machined spacers, travel-limiters, pre-oiled x-rings …

O.S. glow plugs have always been tough enough to take the heat — and Speed P3 and P4 Gold Turbo Plugs with 24K gold plating take O.S. innovation to new levels! They’re the perfect complement for .18-.28 cu. in. turbo …

Our picks for performance, durability, and/or appearance upgrades: Team Associated SC10 Hop Up Here are our accessory and hop-up picks for today’s popular vehicles that can boost performance, durability and/or appearance and leave you with a sweet custom ride.

The world of RC has many different facets; there’s really something for everybody. One of the areas I’ve set my sights on mastering is the drift segment. It basically goes against everything I’ve learned when it comes to driving sliding is better than grip, more power does not mean a faster vehicle and tire compounds, well, plastic is better than rubber.