Greetings all- Happy Friday and welcome to The Backyard! Outdoor racing season is upon much of the US, with many of the cold winter climate regions having just kicked off or about to kick off their Spring/Summer seasons. It’s a time for excitement as many racers are knocking the dust off their racing vehicles, finalizing new builds, and getting the spare part [...]
Just announced by Team Associated is the 1/10th scaled TC8 Touring Car Team Kit. That’s right folks, it’s been a hot minute since AE released a new touring car, but the TC8 was designed to put Associated back on top of the touring car world. Check out these highlights- * Entirely new geometry * Available with a steel or graphite chassis * Long [...]
New from Kyosho is the 1/10th scaled Turbo Optima Mid Special Buggy Kit. With vintage rc getting hotter every day, Kyosho is releasing a high-end version of their Turbo Optima that is perfect for vintage racing, bashing, or collecting. Check out these highlights- * 18th model in the Kyosho Vintage Series * Original limited edition released in 1988 * Eight new parts specifically [...]
Over at Exotek Racing they have announced new Aluminum Body Post Extenders. These trick aluminum body post extenders make it easy to lengthen old body posts to help them fit different body types. Here are the highlights- * Machined 6061 aluminum alloy body post extenders * 6mm diameter body posts * Lengthens body posts too short for certain bodies * Works for laydown or [...]
New from HackFab are 1/18th scaled Pre-Mounted Haymaker Mini Oval Tires. That’s right folks, HackFab’s popular Haymaker tires are now available conveniently pre-mounted for your 18th scaled oval machine. Here are the highlights- * Fits – 1/18 oval cars * Professionally pre-mounted * Available in three rubber compounds * Soft closed cell foam inserts * Mounted on HackFab Mini-T 2.0 wheels * 8mm wheel hex * Available [...]
Over at Serpent they have dropped the 1/10 Medius X25 Touring Car Kit. The new X25 was designed from the ground up for high-end performance, with loads of adjustability. Here are the highlights- * Available with carbon fiber (#400049) or steel (#400050) chassis * Enhanced flex characteristics with optimized geometry * Double jointed driveshafts * Split top deck * Split shock towers * Improved anti-roll bar [...]
The good folks at Bittydesign are now teasing a new 1/10 FWD On-Road Body. As the FWD class continues to build momentum, the manufacturers are reacting with more products and upgrades. While we can’t see much from the teaser image, you can definitely see that it has a hot scale look, but we’ll have to wait a few more days [...]
Over at RC4WD they have released a promotional video for their Gelande II Kit w/Cruiser Body Set. The G2 Cruiser has an incredibly scale realistic look on the outside, with a seriously capable chassis underneath. Watch the video below to learn more about the various features the G2 Cruiser kit has to offer. You can use this link to get full [...]
The crew at Team Associated have been absolutely crushing it in 2025. Yesterday they announced a new Kinwald edition RC10 and today they are Teasing A New On-Road Car. As you can see in the teaser image above, it certainly looks like a 1/10 touring car, and Associated has recently been talking about updating their high-end TC racer. Is this [...]
New from Mon-Tech Racing is the 1/12th scaled P9X8 LMH Clear Body. This hot looking Le Mans Hypercar body is designed for performance, as well as scale accuracy. Here are the highlights- * Fits – 1/12th scaled pan cars * Styled after modern LMH race cars * Highly detailed, realistic look * Optional rear wing * Includes all stickers and masking * Wing hardware included You can [...]
Here we go folks, Team Associated has just announced the 1/10 RC10 Kinwald Edition Kit. With vintage rc all the rage right now, the crew at Associated have dropped a special Brian Kinwald commemorative kit that is sure to be a hit with both racers, and collectors. Check out these highlights- * Faithful reproduction of Brian’s 1993 world championship-winning car * Custom [...]
New from Team PRP are Carbon Fiber Groove Shock Towers for the 22S Sprint. These high-end carbon fiber shock towers are made for serious performance and are an easy bolt-on upgrade for your 22S Sprint car. Check out these highlights- * Quick and easy upgrade using stock mounting locations * MegaTune locations in towers for added adjustability * Left side of towers include [...]
Now shipping from JConcepts is a P2 Performance Clear Body for the mighty Traxxas Jato 4×4. The P2 series body gives the Jato a hot race look, and of course, was designed to perform as well as it looks. Here are the highlights- * Original design by JConcepts * Molded from clear polycarbonate * Available in standard thickness * Tight profile, follows chassis perimeter * [...]
Recently announced by Avid Racing is a Direct Drive Pro Kit for the Team Associated B7 race buggy. This slipper eliminator reduces rotating mass and is used to get the most out of your stock class motor while racing. Here are the highlights- * Lightest direct drive unit available today * 6.45 grams with a 72t spur (2.62g with no spur) * Includes [...]
New from JConcepts are a pair of New Monster Truck Bodies for the Mini LMT. Both bodies are big on having a realistic look and are an easy upgrade for your monster truck. Here are the details- JConcepts 1990 Ford F-250 Clear Body * Officially licensed by Ford * Body is sized to fit Mini LMT and proportions * Scale inspired body, cab, and [...]
