The massive Traxxas X-Maxx monster truck is an incredibly fun truck to bash with due to its giant, go anywhere size, unstoppable 4WD drivetrain and gobs of power and speed. Where can you improve on this package? Runtime.

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.

When Team Associated released the RC10B5 and B5M, the RC community was in shock that AE released two cars for specific types of tracks rather than just one buggy for all purpose use. There were mixed emotions from some who did not want to buy two kits and two sets of electronics to run the AE cars.

Our picks for performance, durability, and/or appearance upgrades: Arrma Typhon 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.

If you’ve never been on a trail run, you’re missing out! To help you get started I’m going to show you exactly what you need to get going. Then we’ll go on a run with a few of my friends and see what kind of adventure we can stir up.

If you missed it the first time around because you weren’t even born yet then you now have a chance to see, build and experience one of the coolest kits that is responsible for getting so many of us old timers hooked back in the mid eighties. With each discontinued kit that Tamiya has re-released over the past few years, Monster Beetle fans have been asking for their turn

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.