RC Driver wants to congratulate the winners of this year’s 2014 USRCCA Worlds competition. In the 2.2 Pro class were 3rd place Kaname Sawagashira from Japan, second place Jake Wright from California, and 1st place Manuel Alfieri from Switzerland. For …
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Two years ago, one of the biggest RC events ever came to the Northeast, Sanford, Maine, to be exact. It was the Horizon Hobby US Air Meet. This event was primarily focused on RC airplanes as the title suggested but …
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Wolcott Hobby and Raceway is a premier hobby shop and track in Wolcott Connecticut where many racers travel too to get their racing fix. The facility also happens to be the closest venue to the RC Driver offices and has …
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8 point check to maintain performance So, you’ve bought yourself a shiny new off-road buggy or truck. You spent hundreds of dollars getting the best equipment and you’ve taken several hours out of your busy schedule to build it just …
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The HPI Racing Super 5SC Flux is big, it’s fast, it’s a ton of fun to drive, and it’s unfortunate that HPI decided to put this kit into the discontinued folder, but many owners are still having fun with …
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Get an A+ in Geometry 101 So let’s say you’ve just entered the RC car world and you’re ready to start tuning your ride, but you haven’t the first clue on where to start. You’re a backyard warrior, skate …
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So let’s say you’re new to the world of RC and you’re in need of a nice new charger to go with your shiny new ride or you’re the lucky recipient of a new or used RC vehicle that either …
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Since the beginning of my hobby career, I’ve always spent way too much time trying to simplify mounting bodies. Over the years, I’ve come up with a number of tips and techniques that have made the job easier, but it …
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For those who like the show side of the hobby, here is a cool item from Yeah Racing that will add more wow factor to your custom build, the Yeah Racing ESC LED Light Kit Set. This 6mm thick clear …
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Here’s a problem I know some of you have. You’re out at the track practicing all the time and you’re getting good and winning races on a regular basis but this leaves you no time to do fancy paint jobs, …
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Team Associated is a leader in a number of competition segments and they are going after the entry-level fun crowd too. The ProLite 4×4 is built with quality, ease-of-use and durability in mind. It features a simple shaft drive design …
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It was late in the summer when I attended the 2013 RCM Short Course Nationals in Enfield, Connecticut, and pitted behind me was Gerardo Gonzalez of Pro-Line Racing. Gerardo always has some pretty trick rides to run and this year …
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The Traxxas Slash is, of course, credited with the launch of the popular short course market. The truck brought the fun and excitement of a short course truck to RC drivers of all calibers. The draw was realistic looks on …
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Tamiya XV-01 owners looking to take this versatile platform to the next level should check out the new aluminum upgrades from Boom Racing. Over at AsiaTees, they have installed a number of upgrades on a project machine and the parts …
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The Thunder Tiger ST-4 G3 is loosely based off the ST-1, a 1/8-scale stadium truggy, as it shares race-proven suspension components and drivetrain parts. The G3 has a bulky center section like a monster truck and aggressive overall looks. The …
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