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REDS Racing signed Dakotah Phend

As rumored during the offseason, Dakotah Phend has agreed to join REDS Racing with a two-year contract.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 18, 2017, 10:59 a.m. View Comments

Gonzalez signed with Team Magic Europe

Spanish touring car ace and former Galician regional champion Andres Gonzalez has joined Team Magic Europe after a three-year break from racing.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 18, 2017, 9:37 a.m. View Comments

Capricorn signed Morganti

Former ROAR national champion and U.S. on-road ace Paolo Morganti has joined the Capricorn RC team.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 17, 2017, 11:04 a.m. View Comments

Kosciuszek and Borkowicz won JConcepts Spring Super Cup opener

Alex Kosciuszek and Daimon Borkowicz won the 2WD and 4WD Modified classes at Beachline Raceway to kick off the JConcepts Spring Super Cup series, while AJ Marasco and Landen Lewis also picked up class victories. Here's the full report.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 17, 2017, 1:09 p.m. View Comments

LRC: Don't miss a lap of the Reedy Race! [VIDEO]

LiveRC's coverage of the 2017 Reedy Off-Road Race of Champions will begin with tomorrow's practice. Here's the schedule, a preview of the OCRC track layout, and info you need to know.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 17, 2017, 1:46 p.m. View Comments

Double win for Drake at Dialed In RC Raceway Adelanto GP Stadium Nitro Shootout

For the second year in a row, Dialed In RC Raceway hosted the Stadium Nitro Shootout alongside the Adelanto GP motocross race - which draws 20,000 spectators. Mugen Seiki Racing star Adam Drake won both the Truck and Buggy finals.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 17, 2017, 8:01 a.m. View Comments

Shepherd signed Felix

Portuguese driver and world championship quarterfinalist Jose Felix has signed with Shepherd Micro Racing.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 17, 2017, 7:44 a.m. View Comments

New Exotek Racing aluminum clamp-on fan mount

Exotek Racing has introduced an aluminum fan mount that clamps onto the motor, is available in three colors, and fits a variety of different vehicles.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 17, 2017, 8:20 a.m. View Comments

New Beta BE1 HV digital ultra-torque race servo coming soon

Beta is preparing to release a new high-voltage, high-torque servo with an all-aluminum case and removable, shielded lead.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 17, 2017, 8:11 a.m. View Comments

New HUDY formula car carrying bag

HUDY has introduced a new car-carrying bag, this time designed specifically to fit the dimensions of a 1/10-scale formula-class chassis.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 17, 2017, 8:37 a.m. View Comments

Munday and Cheeseman crowned at Keilor Yokomo Invitational

The Keilor Offroad RC Car Club hosted the annual Keilor Yokomo Invitational last weekend, pitting the fastest Australian off-road racers against one another in a heads-up, Reedy Race-style format - with Ray Munday winning the Modified category, Leigh

Aaron Waldron Jan. 17, 2017, 8:49 a.m. View Comments

New HRC Racing 68124HVBL high-voltage digital brushless servo

HRC Racing has introduced a standard-sized, high-voltage, high-powered digital brushless servo for demanding racing applications - and it is the choice of the company's team drivers.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 17, 2017, 7:53 a.m. View Comments

Inside Adam Drake's Mugen Seiki MBX7R buggy [VIDEO]

Watch Adam Drake show off his Mugen Seiki MBX7R nitro buggy he has prepared for the 2017 season.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 17, 2017, 9:48 a.m. View Comments

Yokomo confirmed signing of Ryan Maifield

Yokomo has published an official statement regarding multi-time US national champion Ryan Maifield joining their team for 2017.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 17, 2017, 10:06 a.m. View Comments

Adam and Ronda Drake signed with O.S. Speed and Trakpower

Hobbico has announced that multi-time ROAR national champion Adam Drake and his wife Ronda will use O.S. Speed engines and Trakpower accessories.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 16, 2017, 10:05 a.m. View Comments

BREAKING: Hobby People and Global Hobby Distributors to close doors

On Saturday, Hobby People email list members received a note that the company was closing after 45 years.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 16, 2017, 2:25 p.m. View Comments

New RUDDOG 21-compartment hardware storage box

RUDDOG Distribution has introduced a new hardware storage box with seven color-coded three-compartment containers that make it easy to stay organized.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 16, 2017, 10:16 a.m. View Comments

New Schumacher Cougar KC carpet- and astroturf-spec 2WD buggy kit [VIDEO]

Following up on last week's dirt-ready Cougar KD, Schumacher RC has introduced the new Cougar KC buggy with multiple motor mounting positions to suit a variety of carpet and astroturf surfaces.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 16, 2017, 9:39 a.m. View Comments

XRAY announced contract extension for Bayer

Former European Champion Martin Bayer will continue racing and managing research and development for XRAY in 2017.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 16, 2017, 10:50 a.m. View Comments

Third annual Quebec Indoor Nationals planned for April

The third annual Quebec Indoor Nationals will be held on a temporary track built on an ice rink in Degelis - here's more information.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 16, 2017, 12:39 p.m. View Comments

AMain Performance Hobbies Yokomo YZ-2 Ultimate Giveaway

AMain Performance Hobbies is celebrating Ryan Maifield's recent signing with Yokomo by giving away a YZ-2 buggy topped with JConcepts wheels, tires and S2 body - as well as team pricing on JConcepts and ProTek R/C gear for the 2017 season.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 16, 2017, 4:17 p.m. View Comments

New KO Propo RSx3 servos

KO Propo has introduced a new lineup of four servos called RSx3, featuring the High Speed Communication System for more linear response.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 16, 2017, 3:48 p.m. View Comments

JQ Racing announce Black Edition buggy in new Dare to Dream clip [VIDEO]

Take a look back at highlights throughout Joseph Quagraine's career and the history of JQ Racing in this awesome nine-minute video.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 16, 2017, 10:37 a.m. View Comments

POLL: Who will win the Reedy Race of Champions?

This weekend, the most exciting event in RC racing returns to OCRC Raceway. Who is your pick to win the Invitiational title at the Reedy Race of Champions?

Aaron Waldron Jan. 16, 2017, 11:44 a.m. View Comments

Four-race Texas Summer Payout Series to kick off in May

Tyler R/C, Club RC, Indy RC and Thornhill Racing Circuit Jr. will each host a round of the Texas Summer Payout Series with 1/3 of the entry fees going into a fund that pays the podium finishers in each class.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 16, 2017, 12:08 p.m. View Comments

Boots to use REDS Racing electronics

Multi-time European Champion Elliott Boots has agreed to use REDS Racing motors and speed controls for 1/10- and 1/8-scale racing.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 13, 2017, 9:10 a.m. View Comments

Team Orion teaser for upcoming speed control

Team Orion published a vague preview image of what we believe will be a replacement for the championship-winning R10.1 Pro, with tuning options available via Android app among its anticipated features.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 13, 2017, 8:31 a.m. View Comments

New ProTek RC 370TBL "Black Label" waterproof brushless crawler servo [VIDEO]

The ProTek RC brand from A Main Performance Hobbies has introduced a new, high-performance servo for crawlers with a staggering 650 oz-in of torque.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 13, 2017, 11:19 a.m. View Comments

New Kyosho Mini-Z Monster EX Mad Force Readyset monster truck [VIDEO]

Kyosho has introduced a 4WD mini monster truck as part of its Mini-Z line that's styled after the larger Mad Force.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 13, 2017, 10:12 a.m. View Comments

Toszer's double victory highlighted WCICS round three in Airdrie

KARZ Racing in Airdrie hosted the third round of the PROTOform WCICS, where Team Associated's Peter Toszer won both the Modified Touring Car and 1/12-Scale classes. Here's the full report.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 13, 2017, 9:39 a.m. View Comments