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Tekin has pushed ESC development in racing ever since the early 90’s. I remember those gold anodized heat- sinks coming out of the top of my 411G2 and loving how smooth, efficient and programmable Tekin gear always was.

I don’t care what vehicle you currently drive, just about anyone will admit that Traxxas has gotten a ton of people into the hobby in recent years. As such you have an influx of people getting into the hobby who …

Years ago, ok, many years ago, when I first started racing, we had a number of different classes for the same style of vehicle to help separate not only levels of products being used to race, but to help the participating racers to run in a class fit for their abilities.

Hey Tony. I am 12 years old and have been in the hobby for six years now. I want to convert my Traxxas 1/10 Rally to a 1/8-scale E-buggy. Any idea for what parts I should use, specifically for the front bumper and body? John D. Scarsdale, NY

The Hot Bodies D8T has enjoyed a long life of wins in many racers’ hands from the club level up. Its simple design makes it easy to work on, its refined geometry makes it easy for any driver to tune and its price tag is certainly in the affordable range.

Let’s face it; our industry has been overrun with Short Course trucks. Why is that, you might ask? I chalk it up to a few different rea- sons; they’re modeled after an exciting full size racing class where contact and flying parts are common on every lap. They’re pretty durable as well and have large bodies that help protect the suspension and chassis mounted parts.

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Drifting is an awesome part of RC, from customizing your ride to your taste or mastering some awesome driving maneuvers with these gliding and sliding machines. The hard plastic tires mounted to standard sedan style wheels is a big factor in why these cars are so easy to drift, but on the down side, the hard plastic spinning on top of the abrasive pavement takes a toll on the tire and wears it down.

Graupner is back! Graupner is a company from Germany who are well known throughout Europe for their superb quality products. They are starting to become more well known in the American market thanks to Open Hobby who picked up the American distribution.

Why do people absolutely love 1/8 off-road electric buggies? Could it be their speed and power? Perhaps it is how well they handle and jump? Maybe it’s their beefy durability? How about the size? All of these are great

The BZ-222 Pro is the result of hundreds of customers who bought the original BZ-222 asking for a version with all the option parts included, but we thought we could do better than that, so we took it up a …

Reedy LiPo 5300mAh 70C 7.4V Shorty Shorty batteries have become the standard in 1:10 offroad buggies thanks to their light weight and tuning versatility. Reedy’s 5300mAh 70C Shorty LiPo Battery offers extended run times and maximum power output in this …

Now in kit form, the Yeti™ SCORE® Trophy Truck® is a purposely engineered desert truck with a solid rear axle and independent front suspension. Make no bones about it, this is not a short course truck nor is it designed …

Superior water resistance, even in salt water, will ensure continued sealing and protection. Perfect for wheel bearings, shock linkages, swing arm pivots, transmission, axles, differentials and more! Enhanced mechanical stability and special anti-wear additives protect and lubricate. Mineral oil based …

The LiPo receiver batteries feature highest power and an unbelievable performance. With their standard dimensions, the VTEC LiPo RX-Packs are suitable for all R/C models available on the market. Features 2/3A Straight and Hump types with robust cell guard Ready-to-use …