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We’re getting ready for some ⅛ off-road nitro action and spent some time packing up a trackside pit bag with all the essentials needed to make tuning tweaks and trackside pit stops a breeze. Greg goes through what he personally …

Let’s face it, radio control cars are made up of a lot of little parts. So having a good lighting source on your workbench or in your pit area can make seeing those parts much easier when wrenching on your …

Do you feel like a road trip coming on? Here’s an awesome race destination to plan, the 11th Annual Futaba/ O.S. Nitro Challenge. Presented by, St. Louis Dirt Burners in St. Louis, MO — Experience one of the biggest thrills …

There is no shortage of car stands in the RC car world and these from HoBao are not new but they are certainly worth checking out. In our video Greg Vogel takes a look at the HoBao stands in 3 …

If the time has come for you to get your first hobby grade electric RC car and be permanently finished with lackluster toy store cars that are short on performance, durability and upgradability, this guide is for you. The best thing to do is not to just jump right in and buy the first thing you find.

Over the course of the last half year, Arrma has revamped most of their lineup in addition to releasing an entirely new machine (Nero). The latest rig in their fleet to get the new electronics and revised components is the Kraton 6S BLX. A standard truggy layout that’s meant for backyard bashing and parking lot drag races, the Kraton now features the potent BLX185 ESC and 2050Kv four-pole motor combo.

We’ve all heard the saying, “practice makes perfect,” which is very true, especially in the RC racing world. Even in other areas of this magazine you’ll read interviews with pro drivers who will tell you that you need lots of practice to place high at big races and be considered for sponsorships. But did you know that practice isn’t just about driving your car on the track?

When fine tuning 1/8 buggies and trucks, most drivers begin with shock oils, camber, toe, tires, and so on. Often overlooked is a very important and useful tuning option on a car, the clutch. A clutch offers a variety of tuning options for different circumstances, but like the rest of the car it requires good maintenance to perform at its best.

If you are serious about becoming a competitive nitro truggy racer, this is the place to start. The Losi® 8IGHT-T Nitro Truggy RTR comes completely assembled and equipped with the brute power of a Dynamite® .28 nitro engine and the …

Over the course of the last half year, Arrma has revamped most of their lineup in addition to releasing an entirely new machine (Nero). The latest rig in their fleet to get the new electronics and revised components is the …

Ready for some 1:10 Truggy Action with the Select Four 10TR from Helion? Seasoned Truggy owners have learned what it is that makes the perfect blend of truck and buggy. At Helion, their design engineers have solicited customer input, listened to your …

This updated version of the powerful Arrma Kraton has everything you loved about the original but has some key improvements.  First off, it has a new, more durable rear wing mount, updated graphics, dBoots MINOKAWA tires, Tactic TTX300 radio system, …

  The suspension and drivetrain refinements engineered into the 8IGHT-T 4.0 truggy are inspired by a single purpose – giving racers of all experience levels a nitro truggy that is easy to drive fast, whatever the track conditions. Other updates, …

Truggies have slowly transformed into the go-to machine for enthusiasts to bash because of their performance handling and powerful nature. Monster trucks still hold a place for many drivers too, who prefer their massive size and aggressive nature.

Loaded with updates and improvements, the NT48.3 from Tekno is ready to dominate the truggy class across the country.  A sample of the changes made to this release include a new chassis, clamping spring perches, V2 hinge pin brace inserts, …