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Monster Truck Madness – Wanting a Proper Old School MonsterHey gang and Happy Holidays! As many of us head into a work break between Christmas and New Year’s, and I wanted to do a quick follow-up on my “What is a Retro RC Monster Truck?” post.The time is right for an r/c company to release a scale old school monster truck.I’ll do my annual “predictions” column in a week or so, and this is going to be on it, but I’m going to do my pontification for this point right now so bare with me.Scale is everything these days –…

This week we brought out the #ThursdayTestimonials, Race Ready Products sent over their favorite cleaning and polishing items for a test run!Race Ready Products is an American based company specializing in cleaners and polishing compounds for RC car racing. Jason Miller and his crew were kind enough to send over their three main products for some review. I took a couple of weeks to use these products on new kit builds, after racing at the carpet track, and after a couple of local 1/8th scale nitro races to get the full cleaning experience. TQ Clean 2.0: TQ Clean is the…

Press Release From Protoform:www.racepf.comIntroducing PROTOform’s latest aerodynamic solution for high-competition 1/10 Front-Wheel Drive Electric Touring Car Racing, the #Speed3. Speed3 takes styling cues from popular Japanese hot hatches competing in full-scale TCR classes around the globe, featuring aggressive fender flares and a slammed hatchback roofline. The Speed3 also features the easiest mounting of any PROTOform body yet. Returning are PROTOform’s signature Mounting Marks inside the front wheel arches, allowing you to choose your body positions in 2mm increments up to +8mm. In addition, are sets of markings on the hood and rear bumper to easily line up your body posts…

Locked Up RC has come out with the Acorn Wheel Stud Spikes, chrome-plated steel spikes that replace the M2 screws that hold the hex to the wheel.These spikes are sold in a pack of 35 and give your ride a Mad Max look!Quick StatsProduct: Acorn Wheel Stud SpikesPart #: 1230-M2x6spikeScale: n/aPrice: $8.49Build Type: n/aBUY NOW: https://bit.ly/3BUOWx5What We Like:The spikes give a mean flare to your truck as well as adding a cool interest point. They are squared at the base to allow easy installation. Yes, we are ordering some right now!What We’re Not Sure About:Nothing. Nice, scale looking spikey parts!For…

Press Release From Cole Tollard:www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063292745295Cole CFT Tollard has announced via social media that he will no longer be racing for Team Associated in 2023. “Man oh man has it been a ride in 2022. As the year is coming to a close unfortunately I will not be re-signing with Team Associated and Reedy Power. We’ve had a very strong running for 11 years. With that being said it is a little bittersweet since I like to stay loyal to brands, but new opportunities come and go. I appreciate all the help and support through the years from getting picked up…

Latest release for the rock crawling scene are these Pro-Line Interco Super Swamper TSL SX 1.0 crawler tires. Under official license from Interco Tire Corporation, Pro-Line is proud to announce the gnarliest tire yet for the SCX24 rock crawler.OVERVIEW With “almost scale” not being acceptable and access to Interco’s design data, Pro-Line’s engineering staff has reproduced the original Super Swamper in a 2.25″ tall configuration. The Swamper adds a whole new style to your rig, perfectly combining scale looks with unmatched rock crawling performance. It’s made from a super soft compound to help your SCX24 climb to new heights and the…

PROTOform has jumped head first into the FWD class with the release of the new Speed3 FWD TC body.This body is called the Speed3, after the Mazdaspeed3. It has an exaggerated low front profile with a hatch design and a large rear wing. The body comes clear with an overspray film, window masks, decal sheet and mounting hardware for the wing.Quick StatsProduct: Speed3 FWD TC Clear BodyPart #: PRM158925Scale: 1/10 ScalePrice: $31.99Build Type: n/aBUY NOW: https://bit.ly/3HYfT6UFeatures• Hot Hatch Styling• Scale Looks Based on TCR Cars• Easy to Mount• EFRA Approved• Made in the USAWhat We Like:Having owned a Mazdaspeed6, we’re…

Pro-Line 1/24 Interco Super Swamper 1.0″ Pre-Mounted TiresFor all you 1/24th scale crawling fanatics out there, Pro-Line has just dropped new Interco Super Swamper 1.0″ Pre-Mounted Tires. With an impeccably scaled look, and a gnarly tread pattern, these tiny Super Swampers are the perfect upgrade for your micro scaled rig. Check out these highlights-* Mini version of the legendary Super Swamper* Designed for maximum performance on any terrain* Detailed sidewall for improved side-hilling* Oversized 2.25″ diameter* Wheels have a +2mm offset for a wider stance* True bead-loc wheel design held together by only 3 screws* Blacked-out wheel color* Standard 7mm…

Pro-Line Racing has some new kicks for your 1/24 ride – the Interco Super Swampers! These tires are available as pre-mounts on PL’s black Holcomb wheels and are sold in a pack of 4.The wheel/tire set is a full 2.25″ tall for an oversized look. They are pre-mounted and include foam inserts, a +2mm offset and a 7mm hex to fit your 1/24 scale ride.Quick StatsProduct: 1/24 Interco Super Swamper Pre-MountsPart #: PRO1021410Scale: 1/24 ScalePrice: $26.90Build Type: n/aBUY NOW: https://bit.ly/3HTzJA7Tire Features• Mini Version of the Legendary Super Swamper• Designed for Maximum Performance on Any Terrain• Highly Detailed Sidewall for Great…

Press Release From Pro-Line Racing:www.prolineracing.comPro-Line is proud to announce the gnarliest tire yet for the SCX24 rock crawler: the legendary Super Swamper TSL SX! With “almost scale” not being acceptable and access to Interco’s® design data, Pro-Line’s engineering staff has reproduced the original Super Swamper® in a 2.25″ tall configuration. The Swamper adds a whole new style to your rig, perfectly combining scale looks with unmatched rock crawling performance. It’s made from a super soft compound to help your SCX24 climb to new heights and the tires are supported with soft foam inserts.The Super Swamper® 1.0″ tire comes in a…