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Santa Maria joined Indy RC World racing team

Indy RC World of Garland, TX has added On The Tone podcast host Mark Santa Maria to its team of drivers.

Aaron Waldron April 4, 2017, 3:34 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Should first-turn pile-ups get restarted?

If a heads-up start results in a multi-car pile-up, do you think the race director should give the field a second chance at a clean start?

Aaron Waldron April 3, 2017, 11:02 a.m. View Comments

New MOTIV RC MC2 brushless motors

MOTIV RC has introduced a new lineup of brushless racing motors for the 2017 called MC2, available in all popular spec- and modified-class winds.

Aaron Waldron April 3, 2017, 2:59 p.m. View Comments

GUEST POST: Tyler Hooks talked to Austin Wick

Texas off-road racer and aspiring RC writer Tyler Hooks put together an interview with rising Midwest talent Austin Wick with a combination of silly and serious questions to give our audience a bit of insight into the youngster’s life and racing care

Aaron Waldron April 3, 2017, 4:14 p.m. View Comments

Double win for Pain, E-Buggy victory for Mitchell at Western Australia 1/8-Scale Off-Road State Titles

The Radio Rally Club in Canning Vale, which has the only grass off-road track on the continent, hosted the AARCMCC Western Australia 1/8-Scale Off Road State Titles last weekend, where Josh Pain won the nitro buggy and truck classes and Chris Mitchel

Aaron Waldron April 3, 2017, 3:21 p.m. View Comments

Double for Drake at SoCal Nitro Shootout [GALLERY]

Adam Drake victorious in both Pro Buggy and Pro Truggy classes at the 2017 SoCal Nitro Shootout.

Mike Garrison April 3, 2017, 11:17 a.m. View Comments

New VRP B6 and B64 aluminum rear hub inserts

VRP has released their new aluminum rear hub inserts, replacing the stock plastic inserts found on the Team Associated B6 and B64 buggies.

Mike Garrison April 3, 2017, 12:12 p.m. View Comments

New Team Orion CRF RS Factory V3 WC edition .21 off-road engine

Team Orion has introduced a new version of its 3-port off-road buggy engine celebrating David Ronnefalk's IFMAR Worlds victory last year, with a DLC-treated crankshaft, specially tuned case and sleeve, and ceramic bearing.

Aaron Waldron April 3, 2017, 9:57 a.m. View Comments

GT5 gas truck conversion for T5M stadium truck [VIDEO]

After months of testing, Casey Wright is now offering his GT5 nitro conversation for the T5M stadium truck.

Aaron Waldron April 3, 2017, 10:23 a.m. View Comments

Kosciuszek, Gillespie Jr., Richards and Olson biggest winners of 29th annual April Fools Classic [VIDEO]

Reedy-powered and JConcepts-equipped Team Associated driver Alex Kosciuszek won the Modified 2WD Buggy and Short Course classes, his teammate Rob Gillespie Jr. won the Modified 4WD buggy class, and Team Losi Racing star JP Richards crossed the finish

Aaron Waldron April 3, 2017, 1:52 p.m. View Comments

Hagberg, Honigl and Payne crowned European Championships in 1/12-scale

The Euros for 1/12-scale were held in the city of Sittard in the Netherlands last weekend, at Racing Arena Limburg, where XRAY's Alexander Hagberg defended his Modified championship, his teammate Hupo Honigl repeated his Stock-class win from last yea

Aaron Waldron March 31, 2017, 12:39 p.m. View Comments

New Schelle Racing carbon fiber rear gearbox shims for B64

Schelle Racing has introduced new 1mm carbon fiber rear gearbox shims for the B64 platform that raise the inner rear suspension pivot for a higher roll center, which yields more responsive handling.

Aaron Waldron March 31, 2017, 9:57 a.m. View Comments

New Black Fabrica high-gloss carbon fiber vinyl wrap for EX-RR

Black Fabrica has released a new decal wrap for the EX-RR radio that gives the appearance of super shiny carbon fiber.

Aaron Waldron March 31, 2017, 10:50 a.m. View Comments

New 17mm wheel nuts from Flash Point RC coming soon

Flash Point RC shared a preview photo of the brand's upcoming 17mm wheel nuts, which are knurled to hold tight to plastic wheels and feature a steel countersunk screw to interface with a magnetic wheel wrench.

Aaron Waldron March 31, 2017, 10:29 a.m. View Comments

Infinity's Sobue and Matsukura went 1-2 at opening round of inaugural Chinese Electric Touring Car Championship

The Amazing Indoor Arena track in Guangzhou hosted the first round of the debut season of the Chinese Electric Touring Car Championship, and Infinity drivers Akio Sobue and Naoto Matsukura finished first and second.

Aaron Waldron March 31, 2017, 9:08 a.m. View Comments

Hobbywing signed Matsukura

Five-time IFMAR world champion Naoto Matsukura has joined the Hobbywing factory team to power all of his electric on- and off-road vehicles for the 2017 season.

Aaron Waldron March 31, 2017, 8:35 a.m. View Comments

Maclan Racing signed Wong

Top U.S. on-road driver Julian Wong has joined the Maclan Racing team.

Aaron Waldron March 31, 2017, 8:44 a.m. View Comments

Phair and Jennings won at RC Excitement Supercross Showdown

XRAY's Jared Phair won the Modified Stadium Truck class at the annual Supercross Showdown hosted by RC Excitement last weekend, and he finished second behind Team Losi Racing driver Caleb Jennings in Modified 4WD.

Aaron Waldron March 31, 2017, 10:11 a.m. View Comments

New Exotek Racing carbon fiber battery strap for 22-series with stand-up transmission

Exotek Racing has introduced a new swing-away carbon fiber battery strap that fits the 22 3.0 and 4.0 buggies, as well as 22-series trucks when fitted with a stand-up transmission.

Aaron Waldron March 31, 2017, 9:19 a.m. View Comments

WATCH LIVE: 29th Annual Pro-Line April Fools Classic

Watch the 29th Annual Pro-Line April Fools Classic live from IRCR in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Mike Garrison March 31, 2017, 1:29 p.m. View Comments

New REDS Racing WR7 Diamond Edition engine [VIDEO]

Following last a social media teaser last week, REDS Racing is proud to introduce their latest engine; the high power WR7 Diamond Edition.

Mike Garrison March 31, 2017, 12:55 p.m. View Comments

New XRAY NT1 2017 nitro touring car

XRAY has published the details of its radically-redesigned NT1 touring car for the 2017 season.

Aaron Waldron March 31, 2017, 12:32 p.m. View Comments

Maifield to make Euro Offroad Series debut at season finale in Austria

U.S. off-road ace Ryan Maifield will join the Team Yokomo squad for the last race of the Euro Offroad Series season, held at the Modellbau Wels - Austria's largest hobby show.

Aaron Waldron March 31, 2017, 9:01 a.m. View Comments

Optional lightweight body for XRAY XT2 stadium truck

XRAY has released a lighter Lexan shell for its XRAY XT2 stadium truck that decreases chassis roll and elevates corner speed on high-grip surfaces.

Aaron Waldron March 31, 2017, 8:56 a.m. View Comments

New JQ Racing 151cc fuel tank for RC8T3

After unsuccessfully bumping up from the Pro Truck B-Main at the Silver State two weeks ago, JQ Racing has introduced a new 151cc fuel tank for the RC8T3.

Aaron Waldron March 31, 2017, 11:05 a.m. View Comments

New Mugen Seiki Racing Type B2 body for MGT7

Mugen Seiki Racing has released an optional Lexan shell for its MGT7 nitro on-road car.

Aaron Waldron March 30, 2017, 9:19 a.m. View Comments

XRAY signed Georgiadis, Perez and Rathiesky

Eight-time Greek champion Nikos Georgiadis has joined the XRAY team for 2017, while multi-time Spanish touring car champion David Perez and two-time European Champion Jan Rathiesky both agreed to contract extensions.

Aaron Waldron March 30, 2017, 9:36 a.m. View Comments

New West Coast R/C Works servo mounting plate for X12 pan car

West Coast R/C Works has introduced two versions of a servo mounting plate for the 2015-and-newer versions of the X12 pan car that simplifies the building process and reduces change of damage or misalignment after a hard crash. Use a special coup

Aaron Waldron March 30, 2017, 8:58 a.m. View Comments

Double victory for Sinclair at Tennessee Winterchamps

Last weekend at Thunder RC in Nashville, X-Factory RC's Paul Sinclair won both the 2WD Modified Buggy and Short Course classes from the front of the grid.

Aaron Waldron March 30, 2017, 8:39 a.m. View Comments

Philippine Masters 2017 announcement

Dogbone Hobby and Toy Shop is pleased to announce the 2017 Philippine Masters.

Mike Garrison March 30, 2017, 10:29 a.m. View Comments

Paparegas joined FX Engines

Five-time defending Greek champion Tasos Paparegas has joined the FX Engines factory team for 2017.

Aaron Waldron March 30, 2017, 10:10 a.m. View Comments

Ty Tessmann launched revamped website

Former world champion Ty Tessmann announced the publishing of a new version of his personal website, which is full of helpful info and contains a catalog of race results.

Aaron Waldron March 30, 2017, 12:58 p.m. View Comments

Double victory for Tebo highlighted GS Hobby The Hanging Judge

The 2017 Hanging Judge race presented by GS Hobby saw many of the midwest's fastest racers in attendance, including multi-time World Champion Jared Tebo who highlighted the event with a double mod class victory.

Mike Garrison March 30, 2017, 10:53 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Evans and Eaton won 2009 April Fools Classic

Eight years ago, Colorado native Dustin Evans and Utah's own Joel Eaton - both of whom were driving for Team Losi Racing at the time - captured the Modified class titles. Here's a look back at the podium finishers for the 2009 April Fools Classic, in

Aaron Waldron March 30, 2017, 4:49 p.m. View Comments

New Ultimate Racing EFRA 2141 Super Strong exhaust system

Modelix Racing has released a new Ultimate Racing EFRA 2141 exhaust system, focused on top-end power and fuel mileage, that is built for robust durability.

Aaron Waldron March 30, 2017, 9:47 a.m. View Comments

JR Mitch shares new TLR 22SCT 3.0 high-traction setup

TLR's JR Mitch shares his latest high-traction setup for the TLR 22SCT 3.0 from GSHobby.

Mike Garrison March 29, 2017, 3:28 p.m. View Comments

New aluminum rear camber plate for PR Racing PRS1V3 FM

PR Racing has released an optional CNC-machined aluminum camber plate for its latest PRS1V3 FM 2WD buggy with additional camber link mounting locations for further tuning options.

Aaron Waldron March 29, 2017, 2:56 p.m. View Comments

Trinity Turf Tuff 5000mAh 2S LiPo pack

Team Trinity has released a new 2S LiPo pack built specifically for the demands of off-road racing on high-grip, artificial surfaces.

Aaron Waldron March 29, 2017, 1:49 p.m. View Comments

Janssen won final round of Vianen Cup

Having already secured the overall title at the previous race, Team Magic Europe's Rob Janssen won the final round of the Vianen Cup in the Netherlands to finish up a clean sweep of indoor season.

Aaron Waldron March 29, 2017, 9:33 a.m. View Comments

New aluminum flex chassis and lower pod plate for XRAY X10 2016

XRAY's optional aluminum flex chassis and lower pod plate for the X10 2016 pan car increase steering, traction and stability.

Aaron Waldron March 29, 2017, 11:26 a.m. View Comments

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