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New anti-roll bar kit for Shepherd Velox V10

Shepherd Micro Racing released a new style of anti-roll bar for the Velox V10 touring car - and will soon introduce a 2017-to-2018 upgrade package.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 17, 2018, 1:31 p.m. View Comments

Touring car double for Mah highlighted WCICS round four in Victoria

The IROCC hosted the fourth round of the Protoform WCICS, where Wayne Mah won both the Modified and Stock touring car classes.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 17, 2018, 1:18 p.m. View Comments

Kobbevik signed with EZ Power

Reigning 2WD and 4WD Junior world champion Daniel Kobbevik has agreed to use EZ Power batteries.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 17, 2018, 1:03 p.m. View Comments

Double win for Drake at Dialed-In Stadium Nitro Shootout

Adam Drake stood on the top step of the podium in nitro buggy and nitro truck against a field of talented drivers at the annual Dialed In Raceway Stadium Nitro Shootout.

Mike Garrison Jan. 16, 2018, 8:41 a.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: The favorites and wild cards of the Reedy Race Invitational field

Here's a preview of the 30 drivers that will lineup for 12 rounds of racing 2WD and 4WD buggies at the Reedy Race of Champions this week at OCRC Raceway.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 16, 2018, 5:37 p.m. View Comments

Ronnefalk signed with T-Works

T-Works has officially announced the signing of reigning IFMAR World Champion David Ronnefalk.

Mike Garrison Jan. 16, 2018, 10:23 a.m. View Comments

New Team Magic J-STAR 6S Red Edition monster truck

HRC Distribution has announced yet another color option for the J-Star monster truck platform.

Mike Garrison Jan. 16, 2018, 9:26 a.m. View Comments

2018 T.A.R.A. Dirt Oval Championship Series schedule announced

The Tornado Alley Racing Association has announced the 2018 series schedule for the 10-race series which visits Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas, and Kansas.

Mike Garrison Jan. 16, 2018, 10:09 a.m. View Comments

Watch Ryan Maifield behind the wheel of the Mugen MBX8 at Thunder Alley [VIDEO]

Mugen Seiki Racing has shared a new video featuring Ryan Maifield behind the wheel of the forthcoming MBX8 1/8-scale nitro buggy at Thunder Alley Raceway in Beaumont, California.

Mike Garrison Jan. 16, 2018, 9:03 a.m. View Comments

New Saxo Racing carbon fiber chassis and top plate for the BD8

Saxo Racing has introduced a new carbon fiber chassis and top plate for the Yokomo BD8 platform, designed with additional mounting options for flex adjustment and tuning.

Mike Garrison Jan. 16, 2018, 9:17 a.m. View Comments

Joonas Hyvarinen and Pekko Iivonen signed with JQRacing

JQRacing has announced the signing of young up-and-coming Finnish racers Joonas Hyvärinen and Pekko Iivonen to join fellow Finnish young gun Max Mört for 2018.

Mike Garrison Jan. 16, 2018, 9:09 a.m. View Comments

New MIP EB410 shock cartridge spacer kit

MIP has introduced a new shock cartridge spacer kit for the Tekno RC EB410, designed to eliminate air building up in the shocks during a run.

Mike Garrison Jan. 16, 2018, 9:41 a.m. View Comments

Nugroho renewed for 2018 with XRAY

XRAY has announcing the re-signing of Indonesian champion, Jason Nugroho, for their 2018 off-road team.

Mike Garrison Jan. 15, 2018, 9:25 a.m. View Comments

Southside Raceway published new website and mobile apps for upcoming ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals

Southside Raceway in Lake City, Florida, host of this year’s ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals, has published a new website and mobile apps specifically dedicated to those considering attending the upcoming event June 12-17.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 15, 2018, 9:08 a.m. View Comments

New PSM carbon flex-limiter front upper deck for the B64

PSM has released their new upper deck for the Team Associated B64 buggy with a flex-limiter system designed as an option to limit the torsion for advanced flex control.

Mike Garrison Jan. 15, 2018, 9:11 a.m. View Comments

POLL: Who will win the Reedy Race of Champions?

Which of these drivers is your pick to win the Invitational crown at the Reedy International Off-Road Race of Champions this weekend?

Aaron Waldron Jan. 15, 2018, 7:16 a.m. View Comments

Gosvig re-signed with XRAY

Danish driver, Mike Gosvig, has renewed his contract with XRAY for 2018.

Mike Garrison Jan. 15, 2018, 9:04 a.m. View Comments

Sunpadow signed Hagberg

Sunpadow continued its acquisition of top international talent by signing former world and European champion Alexander Hagberg.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 15, 2018, 12:39 p.m. View Comments

New JConcepts S1 body for YZ-4 SF

Team Yokomo chose the iconic JConcepts Silencer shell as the original equipment for the newly-crowned world champion YZ-4 SF 4WD buggy.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 15, 2018, 1:08 p.m. View Comments

RIP Dallas Mathiesen, 1948-2018

Dallas Mathiesen, the concurrent present of both EFRA and IFMAR since 2005, died on Saturday. He was 69 years old.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 15, 2018, 8:23 a.m. View Comments

Record entries and champions crowned at the 2018 RC Chili Bowl

One of the largest dirt oval R/C races in America, the RC Chili Bowl, saw a record turnout with over 430 entries for 2018 running alongside the famous full-sized Chili Bowl Midget Nationals in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Mike Garrison Jan. 15, 2018, 8:44 a.m. View Comments

New champions crowned at Jamrock RMP Challenge 2018

The RMP Challenge 2018 was hosted by the Jamrock RC Car Club in Jamaica, which crowned new champions with a $1500 prize shared among the classes.

Mike Garrison Jan. 15, 2018, 9:40 a.m. View Comments

New RDRP EB410 brass suspension mounts and rear chassis weight

RDRP has released new brass suspensions mounts and chassis weight for the Tekno RC EB410 buggy, further expanding their lineup of available 410 option parts.

Mike Garrison Jan. 15, 2018, 9:57 a.m. View Comments

Martin and Orlowski won at British Off-Road Grand Prix

Lee Martin and Michal Orlowski emerged victorious at the British Off-Road Grand Prix, held within the large Centre:MK shopping mall.

Mike Garrison Jan. 15, 2018, 10:10 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Tommy Hinz on switch to XRAY, Hobbywing and ProTek RC

After racking up several wins at regional events over the last few years, Tommy Hinz looked to be in control in what would be a career-defining win at last year’s Reedy Off-Road Race of Champions when he earned TQ in the Open 4WD class, but costly mi

Aaron Waldron Jan. 15, 2018, 4:02 p.m. View Comments

New MCD Racing Internal Bypass Shock system

MCD Racing released a new piggyback-style shock for its large-scale off-road vehicles, which can be adjusted independently for compression and rebound while still installed on the vehicle.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 12, 2018, 11:33 a.m. View Comments

Optional emulsion shock caps and carbon fiber arm stiffeners for Agama A215 SV

Nemo Racing introduced new shock caps for the Agama Racing lineup of vehicles which allow the dampers to be built with emulsion or bladders, as well as arm stiffeners for the A215 SV made of carbon fiber.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 12, 2018, 9:45 a.m. View Comments

Schmid scored double win at Winterchamps in Austria

XRAY's Nico Schmid won the 2WD and 4WD classes at the Winterchamps in the Rhine Valley town of Hohenems.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 12, 2018, 8:25 a.m. View Comments

Family of Jeff "Boomer" Ernst look to crowd funding to help with medical costs

Jeff “Boomer” Ernst, the photographer brother of renowned race organizer Scotty Ernst and a familiar face at RC races across Wisconsin and the U.S., was admitted to the hospital on January 7 with complications of an existing liver condition. His daug

Aaron Waldron Jan. 12, 2018, 9:07 a.m. View Comments

Shepherd signed Bartolozzi

Multi-time Australian champion Ric Bartolozzi joined the Shepherd Micro Racing team.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 12, 2018, 10:15 a.m. View Comments

Online petition to prevent government closure of Model Car Club Mulhouse in France

The Mini Car Club Mulhouse track near the Swiss and German borders in Eastern France is facing the possibility of being shut down.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 12, 2018, 10:34 a.m. View Comments

Optional aluminum top deck for ARC R11 2018

ARC released an aluminum top deck for the R11 2018 touring car that's intended for use on cars equipped with a carbon fiber chassis and driven on low- to medium-grip carpet tracks.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 12, 2018, 10:55 a.m. View Comments

Sutton signed with Yokomo

MIP team manager Billy Sutton has agreed to a deal with Yokomo US to race Yokomo vehicles, and in a statement hinted that MIP will be working on new drivetrain components for the increasingly popular buggies.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 12, 2018, 9:15 a.m. View Comments

Graupner signed Bernabe

Spanish off-road racer Dani Bernabe joined the Graupner team to use the German company's electronics this year.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 12, 2018, 9:34 a.m. View Comments

Cabal signed with Serpent

Serpent announced that top US nitro on-road racer Eduardo Cabal joined the Serpent America team.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 12, 2018, 10:21 a.m. View Comments

Diego signed with JQ Racing

JQ Racing announced that Luis Diego of North Carolina has joined the JQ Racing USA team.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 12, 2018, 11:41 a.m. View Comments

Mayberry named new team manager for Hitec

Long-time promotions director and customer service manager Mike Mayberry has assumed team manager duties for Hitec.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 12, 2018, 2:29 p.m. View Comments

First look at upcoming Tamiya TA07R touring car

Facebook page Mokei Kagaku - Model Science posted the first high-res look at a full-option version of the Tamiya TA07, which will include over two-dozen new parts.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 12, 2018, 7:49 a.m. View Comments

Vejrak signed with Power HD

Former nitro touring car world champion Meen Vejrak has agreed to use Power HD servos.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 12, 2018, 7:40 a.m. View Comments

Figueiredo signed with Nitrolux

Modelix Racing announced that Portuguese off-road racer Joao Figueiredo has agreed to use Nitrolux fuel for the next two seasons.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 12, 2018, 8:14 a.m. View Comments

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