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JConcepts introduced 2017 U.S. race team drivers

Dillon Caldwell, Blake Champlin, Broc Champlin, Chris Champlin, Tommy Hinz, Chris Jarosz, Hunter La Flower, Chris Pace, Alex Sturgeon and his son Emerson, and Jake Thayer will join world champions Ryan Cavalieri and David Ronnefalk on the JConcepts t

Aaron Waldron Jan. 11, 2017, 8:20 a.m. View Comments

Kurzbuch signed with Novarossi

Reigning 1/8-scale nitro on-road world champion Simon Kurzbuch has joined the Novarossi team.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 11, 2017, 8:07 a.m. View Comments

Serpent signed Benson

German touring car driver Tim Benson has signed with Serpent to race the Project 4X and Natrix 748-WC.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 11, 2017, 8:48 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

Perez crowned Mexican nitro touring car champion

After six races spread across the states of Mexico, Nico Perez won the national championship driving his V-One R4.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 11, 2017, 1:35 p.m. View Comments

Optional aluminum rear shock tower for SWORKz S104

SWORKz RC has introduced a durable aluminum rear shock tower for its S104 4WD buggy.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 11, 2017, 8:37 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

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

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: TLR's Todd Hodge on the disappointing offseason, exciting 2017 plans and more

Team Losi Racing category manager Todd Hodge chatted about how the TLR camp felt about Maifield and Evans leaving after the 2016 season, which drivers are expected to step up, launching their own series of racing events, and more.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 10, 2017, 5:33 p.m. View Comments

Evans signed with Pro-Line Racing

Former national champion and Reedy Race winner Dustin Evans made the switch to Pro-Line Racing for the 2017 season.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 10, 2017, 12:58 p.m. View Comments

Watch Drake describe new parts on his MBX7R ECO [VIDEO]

Adam Drake has installed some new options on his Mugen Seiki MBX7R ECO - and explained why in this new video.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 10, 2017, 9:27 a.m. View Comments

New aluminum gear differential for all Team Losi Racing 22 vehicles

Team Losi Racing says this new optional aluminum gear differential enhances the acceleration of all the 22-series vehicles and provides improved performance on all types of surfaces.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 10, 2017, 9:45 a.m. View Comments

Kurzbuch signed with Energy Fuel

Defending 1/8-scale nitro on-road world champion Simon Kurzbuch has signed with the Pepe Group to use the new Energy fuel.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 10, 2017, 8:35 a.m. View Comments

New HRC Racing inflatable Crawler XL 2.2-inch tires

HRC Racing has introduced a set of 2.2-inch tires called the Crawler XL mounted to a special wheel with a valve that allows the tire to be inflated like a bicycle inner tube.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 10, 2017, 10:07 a.m. View Comments

Savoya to use RC Concept Thor fuel

Multi-time European Champion Renaud Savoya has decided to use the new Thor fuel from RC Concept this season.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 10, 2017, 10:24 a.m. View Comments

Van Helmond brothers signed with Schumacher

Multi-time Dutch/Belgian champion electric off-road racers Wesley Van Helmond and Dominique Van Helmond have joined Schumacher.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 10, 2017, 8:50 a.m. View Comments

New FVSS LED pit board

Italian accessory brand FVSS has introduced a pit board sized appropriately for 1/10- and 1/8-scale vehicles that's lit up with LEDs that can be brightened or dimmed.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 10, 2017, 9:14 a.m. View Comments

Optional aluminum gear differential for Capricorn LAB-C03

Capricorn has introduced an aluminum gear differential for its LAB-C03 touring car, designed to provide consistent performance in hot and high-bite conditions.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 10, 2017, 8:42 a.m. View Comments

New 2017-spec XRAY XB8 coming soon

This year's model of the XRAY XB8 nitro buggy - Ty Tessmann's new ride - will be released shortly.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 10, 2017, 8:30 a.m. View Comments

Triple win for Phend, double victories for Stoub and Kothman highlight 30th annual CRCRC Winter Midwest Electric Champs

Dakotah Phend dominated the Modified 2WD, 4WD and 2WD Short Course classes at The Ohio RC Factory while Jared Tebo won the Modified Stadium Truck division and Aaron Kothman topped the 4x4 Short Course class to go with his Junior (15 and Under) title.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 9, 2017, 10:52 a.m. View Comments

Cragg, Drake and McBride signed with Pro-Line Racing through 2018

Former world and multi-time European champion Neil Cragg, multi-time national champion Adam Drake and multi-time Australian champion Kyle McBride have all agreed to two-year contract extensions with Pro-Line Racing.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 9, 2017, 3:35 p.m. View Comments

Burch joined Serpent

Former nitro touring car world champion Ralph Burch has returned to Serpent as a team driver, as well as a sales promoter for Serpent America.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 9, 2017, 8:40 a.m. View Comments

Maifield to serve as Hobby Action RC Raceway track consultant

As Hobby Action RC Raceway prepares to host the inaugural Desert Classic in March, the facility has named multi-time national champion Ryan Maifield as a consultant.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 9, 2017, 8:20 a.m. View Comments

Zanchettin signed with O.S.

Italian off-road racer Alex Zanchettin has announced a new engine sponsor for 2017 - O.S. Speed engines.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 9, 2017, 11:39 a.m. View Comments

Arrowmax RC signed Kurzbuch

2015 IFMAR World Champion Simon Kurzbuch has joined Arrowmax RC to use the brand's tools and accessories.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 9, 2017, 12:07 p.m. View Comments

RC Pro Series now owned by Indy RC World

Last Thursday, Indy RC World announced they had purchased the RC Pro Series and would soon release an official schedule and sponsors for the 2017 season.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 9, 2017, 11:49 a.m. View Comments

New 110% Racing Screw Glue thread lock compound

110% Racing has introduced a new thread locker called Screw Glue that's formulated to hold fasteners tightly secured into aluminum, titanium and steel.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 9, 2017, 11:22 a.m. View Comments

Zanchettin signed with Energy fuel

Alex Zanchettin has agreed to use Energy RC fuel.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 9, 2017, 8:10 a.m. View Comments

POLL: What is your RC New Years RC resolution?

Have you made a plan to step up your game this year?

Aaron Waldron Jan. 9, 2017, 12:28 p.m. View Comments

Watch Tessmann's first laps with his new XRAY XB4 and XB8 buggies [VIDEO]

Ty Tessmann continued practicing with his new XRAY vehicles through the weekend - watch his XB4 4WD buggy circulate OCRC Raceway, and his XB8 nitro buggy at Thunder Alley RC Raceway.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 9, 2017, 8:34 a.m. View Comments

New Tekno RC shock standoffs and aluminum shock caps

Tekno RC has introduced a new aluminum shock cap that can be built as an emulsion, vented or standard bladder shock, as well as updated standoffs designed to work with the new caps.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 6, 2017, 7:59 a.m. View Comments

AKA Products signed Ongaro

AKA Europe has confirmed the signing rising Italian off-road star Davide Ongaro, who is making his AKA Products debut this weekend at IBR Padova.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 6, 2017, 8:44 a.m. View Comments

Canas signed with Mugen Seiki

Mugen Seiki Europa announced that 14-year-old Spanish off-road star Juan Carlos Canas has joined the Mugen Seiki Racing team through 2018.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 6, 2017, 9:09 a.m. View Comments

Pro-Line signed Tessmann to two-year contract extension

Ty Tessmann has agreed to remain with Pro-Line Racing through the 2018 season.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 6, 2017, 9:14 a.m. View Comments

110% Racing carbon fiber shock pod

Ty Tessmann's 110% Racing brand has introduced a new carbon fiber version of its shock pod damper maintenance stand, which is lighter than the previous version and also has a wider, more stable stance.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 6, 2017, 9:03 a.m. View Comments

Boots signed with Pro-Line Racing through 2018

Pro-Line Racing has locked up back-to-back European Champion Elliott Boots for at least two more years.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 6, 2017, 3:08 p.m. View Comments

New Arrowmax black-gold aluminum Ultra Pinion Holder

Arrowmax has introduced the Ultra Pinion Holder which can hold up to twenty-eight 48- or 64-pitch pinion gears, made of machined aluminum featuring a honeycomb pattern and black-gold anodizing.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 6, 2017, 12:19 p.m. View Comments

AKA Products confirmed signing of Tebo and Phend [VIDEO]

Jared Tebo and Dakotah Phend are both making their debut with AKA Products tires at this weekend's CRCRC Electric Championship in Ohio.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 6, 2017, 7:30 a.m. View Comments

Ryan and Mark Pavidis signed with Team Associated and Reedy

Multi-time world and national champion Mark Pavidis has returned to Team Associated and Reedy - and his son, Ryan, has joined him.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 6, 2017, 7:41 a.m. View Comments

New Maxima off-road exhaust system set

Maxima Mx Europa has released details about its first pipe and header combo, developed for use with the brand's .21 off-road engines.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 6, 2017, 7:51 a.m. View Comments

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