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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

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 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

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 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

Collari signed contract extension with Pepe Group and MLC

Nine-time world champion Lamberto Collari will continue representing MLC and the Pepe Group in 2017.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 13, 2017, 11:31 a.m. View Comments

New MIP metric and SAE nut drivers coming soon [VIDEO]

MIP has announced a full lineup of metric and SAE-sized nut drivers - in singles and bundle sets - are now available for pre-order.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 13, 2017, 1:25 p.m. View Comments

Lutz and Bornhorst dominated January Jam

Tekno RC teammates Ryan Lutz and Joe Bornhorst combined to TQ and finish 1-2 in all three classes at the Flowood RC January Jam.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 13, 2017, 1:40 p.m. View Comments

HB Racing D817 buggy coming soon

HB Racing has announced that the D817 buggy that David Ronnefalk drove to the IFMAR World Championship is on its way.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 13, 2017, 11:48 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

Maifield made statement on signing with Mugen Seiki and Yokomo

Ryan Maifield published a message to his Facebook page thanking his previous sponsors and acknowledging his new teams, Mugen Seiki Racing and Yokomo.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 13, 2017, 9:21 a.m. View Comments

New Schumacher Cougar KD 2WD buggy kit coming soon

Schumacher has introduced a new 2WD buggy called the Cougar KD, which Michal Orlowski drove to a podium finish at the Euros in prototype form.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 13, 2017, 8:57 a.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

New Mckune Design carbon fiber shock towers for RB6.6

Mckune Design has introduced new carbon fiber optional shock towers for the RB6.6.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 13, 2017, 8:15 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

Morganti signed with IGT8

GT-class superstar Paolo Morganti has joined the IGT8 team.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 12, 2017, 10:55 a.m. View Comments

New JConcepts 3D-printed low-profile shorty LiPo brace for B6

JConcepts has introduced a new, compact, 3D-printed battery brace designed specifically to secure the Reedy LP Shorty pack into the B6 chassis.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 12, 2017, 10:28 a.m. View Comments

Martin to run Thor fuel

Lee Martin has agreed to run the new Thor fuel from RC Concept.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 12, 2017, 12:01 p.m. View Comments

Novarossi signed Gruber

German on-road racer Toni Gruber will be powered by Novarossi engines this season.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 12, 2017, 9:49 a.m. View Comments

New Spektrum S6240RX high-speed digital servo with built-in receiver, new SR2010 micro race receiver

Spektrum RC has introduced a new version of its S6240 servo with a 2-channel DSMR receiver built right in, as well as a water-resistant micro receiver that will fit on any racing chassis.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 12, 2017, 9:38 a.m. View Comments

Mugen Seiki confirmed signing of Ryan Maifield

Ryan Maifield has been officially announced as a member of the Mugen Seiki Racing team.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 12, 2017, 9:19 a.m. View Comments

Capricorn signed D'Angelo

Italian on-road racing frontrunner Giuseppe D'Angelo has joined the Capricorn RC team.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 12, 2017, 12:15 p.m. View Comments

XRAY announced signing of Aigoin

XRAY has formally introduced Jerome Aigoin as a member of the brand's nitro off-road team.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 12, 2017, 12:06 p.m. View Comments

Coelho to use FX engines in his return to nitro off-road

Reigning 4WD world champion Bruno Coelho will rejoin the nitro off-road racing scene in 2017 with FX engines in his buggies.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 12, 2017, 12:31 p.m. View Comments

Neumann signed contract extension with Pro-Line

Pro-Line Racing has reached agreement on a contract extension with multi-time German and European Champion Jorn Neumann.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 12, 2017, 12:52 p.m. View Comments

New Traxxas Bigfoot 1/10-scale 2WD monster truck RTR [VIDEO]

Traxxas has introduced a new version of its venerable 2WD electric monster truck wearing the likeness of the original Bigfoot No. 1.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 12, 2017, 3:31 p.m. View Comments

New Serpent Cobra E-Truggy RTR [VIDEO]

Serpent has introduced a new version of its Cobra 1/8-scale truck decked out with brushless power and a full electronics package to create a fast, fun ready-to-run.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 12, 2017, 2:44 p.m. View Comments

Hickerson won 40+ Buggy at January Jam

Gene Hickerson drove his SOAR Racing USA buggy to the 40-and-over win at this year's January Jam at Flowood RC.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 12, 2017, 3:51 p.m. View Comments

2017 Dirt Nitro Challenge flyer and details

The world's largest fuel off-road race will return to Fear Farm RC Raceway in Phoenix next month - here's everything you need to know.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 12, 2017, 9:09 a.m. View Comments

Serpent signed Velez

Serpent has announced that top driver Chris Velez has joined the Serpent America team.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 12, 2017, 12:23 p.m. View Comments

Boots and Batlle up three spots each in Top 25 RC rankings after Italian Job

Elliott Boots' victory at the Italian Job helped offset an uncharacteristic performance at the IFMAR Worlds and propelled him to up to fourth in the newest Top 25 RC rankings.

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

Shepherd signed Escandon

Two-time Spanish nitro on-road champion Eduardo Escandon has joined the Shepherd Micro Racing factory team.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 11, 2017, 8:14 a.m. View Comments

New JConcepts 3D-printed B6 battery brace for Zapper shorty pack

JConcepts has introduced a low-profile, screw-down 3D-printed battery strap specially designed to hold the Zapper shorty pack into the B6 chassis.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 11, 2017, 10:37 a.m. View Comments

New Picco S1 .12 engine

Picco has introduced a new .12 engine called the S1, designed to provide more power for the 200mm nitro touring car class.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 11, 2017, 10:46 a.m. View Comments

Capricorn signed Vincent Jackson

Capricorn RC announced that Vincent Jackson has returned from a hiatus and signed with Capricorn USA and RC Target.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 11, 2017, 10:10 a.m. View Comments

Jeff 'Humpty' Helms charged with sexual conduct with a minor

According to a report from ABC 15 Phoenix, a popular Arizona-area racer and mentor to young drivers is being held without bond on seven counts of sexual conduct with a minor and sexual abuse.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 11, 2017, 2:34 p.m. View Comments

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