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Adrien Bertin joins Hot Bodies and HPI Racing for 2014

HB / HPI Racing is delighted to announce that Adrien Bertin has signed to Team HB / HPI, and will bring his huge wealth of experience to their expanding race team.

Mike Garrison Jan. 7, 2014, 6:29 a.m. View Comments

Kyle McBride signs on with Novarossi Engines for 2014

Novarossi has officially announced today that Aussie superstar, Kyle McBride, has signed on board for 2014. McBride finished up a successful 2013 season, and is definitely a threat for the 2014 IFMAR World Championships.

Mike Garrison Jan. 7, 2014, 8:10 a.m. View Comments

Jason Moberly wins at the Outback Raceway "Pay It Forward" race

Tekin factory driver Jason Moberly qualified 2nd in 2wd Open Short course and won the A main with his Tekin RSX Gen2 7.5 powered mid motor TLR 22SCT.

Mike Garrison Jan. 7, 2014, 6:21 a.m. View Comments

Jorn Neumann joins the FX Royal Racing Engine team for 2014

FX is proud to announce that one of the world's finest offroad car driver Jörn Neumann has after extensive testing of the 5K engine decided to race this engine for the 2014 racing season.

Mike Garrison Jan. 7, 2014, 4:50 a.m. View Comments

Martin Bayer continues with XRAY for 2014

XRAY is happy to announce that European Champion 2013 Martin Bayer will continue to race with XRAY in 2014. Martin has been important member of the R&D team participating at the development and testing of XB4 platform as well was actively involved in

Mike Garrison Jan. 7, 2014, 4:46 a.m. View Comments

Joseph Quagraine invades America for the 2014 JQ USA Tour

Lookout America! Joseph Quagraine is now spending 2 months in America, testing the future 4wd 1:10 scale buggy, promoting and developing the White Edition further, and meeting as many JQ drivers as possible and helping them improve their setups for t

Mike Garrison Jan. 6, 2014, 4:52 a.m. View Comments

[UPDATE] Serpent America welcomes Mike Truhe for 2014

The rumor of Mike Truhe parting ways with Team Losi Racing for 2014 has been circling for quite some time. The news is all but officially announced as Serpent America shared this photo on their Facebook page this afternoon.

Mike Garrison Jan. 6, 2014, 8:46 a.m. View Comments

Novak Electronics is changing its name for 2014

The legendary R/C company, Novak Electronics, will be changing it's name for 2014. The company will know be known as Novak R/C.

Mike Garrison Jan. 6, 2014, 9:35 a.m. View Comments

Video: Create your own R/C track and racing program with dBoots

Our friends at dBoots and Hobbico have shared with us a very cool video that they have put together. The video outlines everything necessary to create your very own R/C track and race program virtually anywhere! Check it out!

Mike Garrison Jan. 6, 2014, 9:11 a.m. View Comments

Talk-It-Up Tuesday with Tekin's Randy Pike

This week we Talk-It-Up with Tekin's main man, Randy Pike!

Mike Garrison Jan. 6, 2014, 7:09 a.m. View Comments

Club Craem announces the Dragon Race 2014 in Spain

R/C racers all across Spain are getting set for the Dragon Race 2014. Each year this event gathers 70+ entries to winter cold weather of Madrid, Spain for 1:10 scale offroad racing. Organizers, Club Craem, have announced that this year's event will o

Mike Garrison Jan. 6, 2014, 4:29 a.m. View Comments

Cody King joins the Absolute Hobbyz team for 2014

2010 IFMAR 1:8 Offroad World Champion, Cody King, has made the move from the huge American online hobby giant A Main Hobbies to the up and coming online hobby store Absolute Hobbyz.

Mike Garrison Jan. 6, 2014, 4:12 a.m. View Comments

A Main Hobbies announces the "Everyday Giveaway"

To kick off 2014 and to celebrate the latest ProTek R/C products, A Main Hobbies is featuring an “Every Day Giveaway” this week through its Facebook page.

Mike Garrison Jan. 6, 2014, 4:20 a.m. View Comments

Rob Gillespie is crowned the 2013 VRC Pro Short Course World Champion (with video)

The VRC Pro 1:10 Short Course World Championships were hosted recently at the virtual Silver Dollar Raceway in Chico, California. Racers from all over the world participated, but it would be the American, Rob Gillespie who would come out on top!

Mike Garrison Jan. 6, 2014, 4:37 a.m. View Comments

Chris Gould wins at the 4 Seasons R/C "Hangover Race"

New Year’s day in the Pacific North-West saw the running of the first annual Hangover race at 4 Seasons R/C in Olympia, WA. The format was qual points, with two of three heats counting, and X Factory Team driver Chris Gould lined his X – 6 Cubed up s

Mike Garrison Jan. 6, 2014, 4:15 a.m. View Comments

Viper R/C signs on board Marc Fisher for 2014

Viper R/C is proud to announce the new addition of the fast growing racing team, Marc Fischer, to enhance the competition into the next level.

Mike Garrison Jan. 6, 2014, 8:36 a.m. View Comments

Lee Martin extends his contract with Viper R/C for 2014

Lee Martin has announced today that he will in fact return to the Viper R/C team for 2014 and beyond.

Mike Garrison Jan. 6, 2014, 5:21 a.m. View Comments

Video: Team Losi Racing 22-4 4wd buggy promo

Team Losi Racing fans are on the edge of their seat as the highly-anticipated 22-4 1:10 4wd buggy gets set to hit hobby shops later this month. The TLR crew have released a new promo video for the new car with the thoughts and opinions of superstar d

Mike Garrison Jan. 6, 2014, 5:15 a.m. View Comments

Turkey hosts its first ever indoor offroad race

Tom How puts together a history making event in Turkey!

Mike Garrison Jan. 6, 2014, 5:42 a.m. View Comments

Jorn Neumann joins Pro-Line Racing for 2014

Pro-Line Racing has announced today their newest member of the team, Jorn Neumann. Jorn has left his 2013 ride with JConcepts to team up with PL heading into the 2014 season.

Mike Garrison Jan. 6, 2014, 4:09 a.m. View Comments

Reedy re-signs Finnish 1:12 specialist Vesa Yli for 2014

Finnish 1:12 racing specialist Vesa Yli has renewed his partnership with Reedy for the 2014 season. In addition to his 1:12 duties, Vesa will dabble in Touring Car and 1:10 Off-Road throughout the year.

Mike Garrison Jan. 3, 2014, 9:14 a.m. View Comments

Michael Paige dominates at the RJD Hobbies New Year's race

At the annual RJD Hobbies New Year’s race with over 85 entries, Team Associated/Reedy’s Michael Paige dominated the field. He took the TQ and win in 2WD Modified Buggy with his RC10B4.2 Factory Team. He also took the win in 2WD Modified Short Course

Mike Garrison Jan. 3, 2014, 4:52 a.m. View Comments

Lee Martin officially signs with Yokomo for 2014

UK superstar, Lee Martin, recently announced his departure from Tamiya heading into 2014. It was speculated that he would be joining the Yokomo team, but nothing was for certain. Lee has officially announced that he has in fact joined the Yokomo team

Mike Garrison Jan. 3, 2014, 4:25 a.m. View Comments

First look at the new TeamSR brushless motors and shock oils

TeamSR has shared with us a sneak peek of several new items set to be released soon!

Mike Garrison Jan. 3, 2014, 8:47 a.m. View Comments

Moment with Mike: Entry limits at major events

Mike discusses his views on entry limits for major events.

Mike Garrison Jan. 3, 2014, 5:07 a.m. View Comments

Bartolone Racing releases new Losi Desert Buggy XL tuned pipe

Bartolone Racing is proud to announce their newest tuned pipe for the Losi Desert Buggy XL. Available in black, chrome and raw finishes each pipe is perfectly welded in the United States and hand tested for perfect fitment on your car. Included is a

Mike Garrison Jan. 3, 2014, 5 a.m. View Comments

Shepherd signs Austrian Junior Champion Leonardo Varga for 2014

Shepherd is very proud to announce the signing of Austrian Junior Champion Leonardo Varga for the 2014 season. The young driver will join Gerhard Kandelhart from Shepherd Austria using the Velox V10 "PRO" at national and international events.

Mike Garrison Jan. 3, 2014, 4:55 a.m. View Comments

PROTOform releases the new G6-T Lightweight oval body

Several months ago, PROTOform released their new G6-T oval body. Since that time PROTOform has received racer feedback asking for a lightweight version of the G6-T, and today they have answered the racer requests. The new lightweight G6-T body featur

Mike Garrison Jan. 3, 2014, 4 a.m. View Comments

Kevin Motter wins at round two of the Top Notch Winter Series

In the main, Motter was determined to get his car back on top and that is what he did. Starting second from the grid, Motter charged hard and made an early pass on Cody Turner. Once Motter was out front, there was nobody that could keep up with the s

Mike Garrison Jan. 3, 2014, 4:07 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts releases new RC10 Classic diamond nose brace tubes

The JConcepts team is hot on the new RC10 Classic kit, as they have blinged out the buggy from head to toe. Today, they continue their blingin' good time with yet another option part for the RC10 Classic!

Mike Garrison Jan. 2, 2014, 9 a.m. View Comments

Hupo Honigl joins Absima and Team C for 2014

Many drivers are switching things up for the 2014 season, but one of the most shocking is without a doubt Hupo Honigl. Hupo left Team Durango after years of success, and has announced today that he has officially joined the Absima/Team C Racing team

Mike Garrison Jan. 2, 2014, 3:50 a.m. View Comments

REDS Racing releases the new "Quattro" adjustable clutch system

REDS Racing has released their new Quattro Clutch System. The new clutch is designed to make the engine power output more linear, smooth feeling, and provide the best overall vehicle drive-ability. The Quattro system is completely adjustable, and cha

Mike Garrison Jan. 2, 2014, 4:17 a.m. View Comments

JMC Carbon Products kicks off the new year with a new TLR 22SCT battery strap

It's everyone's goal to kickoff the new year with a bang, and there is one company doing just that. JMC Carbon Products is a brand new company in the R/C industry, and are kicking off the new year with the launch of their very first product!

Mike Garrison Jan. 2, 2014, 4:26 a.m. View Comments

Ty Tessmann re-signs with HPI and Hot Bodies for 2014

HPI Racing and Hot Bodies have announced today that they will in fact continue their relationship with Ty Tessmann for the 2014 season.

Mike Garrison Jan. 2, 2014, 3:59 a.m. View Comments

ROAR shares the 2014 IFMAR 1:8 Offroad World Championship "Stage Report"

2014 is going to be a big year for a lot of racers. One in particular is the winner of this year's IFMAR 1:8 Offroad World Championships. ROAR has just shared the IFMAR "Stage Report" for the event, which is set to be held in Messina, Italy this comi

Mike Garrison Jan. 2, 2014, 3:42 a.m. View Comments

Sweep Racing releases the new "Muzzle" Kyosho RB6 body

Sweep Racing has just released their latest car body today, this time for the Kyosho RB6. The new "Muzzle" body is designed to fit both mid and rear motor configurations. The new body features a vertical rear fin design for corner stability, aggressi

Mike Garrison Jan. 2, 2014, 4:07 a.m. View Comments

Jared Tebo signs on with Specialized Bicycles for 2014

As the new year is kicking off, new sponsors for top drivers is on the rise. Jared Tebo has announced today his new sponsorship with Specialized Bicycles.

Mike Garrison Jan. 2, 2014, 4:56 a.m. View Comments

Flashback Friday: Traxxas starts the short course boom by releasing the "Slash"

The year was 2008, and R/C was in for a change. With the growing popularity of full size offroad truck racing, Traxxas designed and released a replica R/C truck known as the "Slash". While many expected the Traxxas Slash to be a hot seller, no one ex

Mike Garrison Jan. 2, 2014, 7:35 a.m. View Comments

Franchise Racing Products dominate at the NORCAR "Hangover Race"

Another fantastic event brought to you by the awesome crew at NORCAR, in Cleveland, Ohio. Even with the bad weather racers from all over descended on Cleveland for the 3rd running of the Hangover Race on New Year’s Day. Franchise Racing was cleaning

Mike Garrison Jan. 2, 2014, 4:46 a.m. View Comments

John Cravotta and X Factory win at the ROAR Region 1 Championships

John Cravotta, driving his X Factory SCX – 60CF short course truck, dominated the class. John TQed round one of qualifying, lowered that time by 6 seconds in round two, and took another 4 seconds off in round three, putting himself solidly on the pol

Mike Garrison Jan. 2, 2014, 3:36 a.m. View Comments

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