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![Watch Ryan Harris and Adam Drake switch radios [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/17874/harris_drake_ssm.jpg "Watch Ryan Harris and Adam Drake switch radios [VIDEO]")
Tuesday, Apr 24, 2018
AnnouncementsYouTuber Ryan Harris met up with Mugen Seiki Racing star Adam Drake at Dean's Discount Hobbies in Florida, where Ryan drove Adam's MBX8 buggy and Adam took Ryan's 2WD buggy for a spin.
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Tuesday, Apr 24, 2018
AnnouncementsArrowmax has announced the Arrowmax Race Cup 2018 on-road series that is scheduled to travel throughout Asia and Europe.
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Friday, Apr 20, 2018
AnnouncementsThe Dirt Racing announces all sorts of information about the upcoming Silver State race — if you're interested in attending, you need to read this!
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Friday, Apr 20, 2018
AnnouncementsTeam Powers announces that its 34R has been chosen as the control tire for the upcoming ISTC World Championships in South Africa, and also releases a new limited edition car stand with integrated setup tools.
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![Watch Kevin Abbott talk about Trinity's new adjustable bullet plugs [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/17842/trinity_bulletplugvideo_ssm.jpg "Watch Kevin Abbott talk about Trinity's new adjustable bullet plugs [VIDEO]")
Friday, Apr 20, 2018
AnnouncementsFollow along with Kevin Abbott from Team Trinity as he describes the company's new, gold-plated, adjustable bullet plugs.
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Friday, Apr 20, 2018
AnnouncementsG's R/C Raceway in Pennsylvania is inviting 1/8-scale off-road racers from around the region, and beyond, to compete in a two-day event with Friday practice.
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Thursday, Apr 19, 2018
AnnouncementsAll competitors at this year's Reedy Touring Car Race of Champions will use the EXP EVO-R 36 from Sweep Racing.
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Thursday, Apr 19, 2018
AnnouncementsThe Euro Offroad Series will run it’s first ever outdoor race this weekend, with the German encounter set to decide this season’s champions.
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Wednesday, Apr 18, 2018
AnnouncementsThe Horizon Hobby RC Fest will include the first round of this year's Team Losi Racing Cup, where the podium finishers in each of five classes will take home either RC gear or money.
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Wednesday, Apr 18, 2018
AnnouncementsFamed designer and former world champion Yuichi Kanai agrees to continue using REDS Racing engines.
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Wednesday, Apr 18, 2018
AnnouncementsYoung UK racer Tommy Hall joins the PR Racing team.
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Wednesday, Apr 18, 2018
AnnouncementsA number of racers raised $1000 to fund a trip for Bella Rogers, a fourth grader from Ohio, to race at the upcoming Silver State.
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Tuesday, Apr 17, 2018
AnnouncementsEntry is now open for The Hanging Judge off-road race, an annual event held at GS Hobby in Barling, Arkansas which has seen a number of national and world championship drivers in attendance in years past.
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Monday, Apr 16, 2018
AnnouncementsThe Japanese financial institution Shinsei Bank has purchased Kyosho under its Silver Fund umbrella.
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![Come Drive With Us from the Surf City Classic [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/17793/cdwu_surfcity_ssm.jpg "Come Drive With Us from the Surf City Classic [VIDEO]")
Friday, Apr 13, 2018
AnnouncementsCheck out this 52-minute, in-depth look at the annual OCRC Surf City Classic event as the Pro-Line Racing and 5150 Media Productions Come Drive With Us series continues.
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![Final Inside AMain Hobbies episode shows off retail stores, flying field and track [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/17792/amain_inside_ssm.jpg "Final Inside AMain Hobbies episode shows off retail stores, flying field and track [VIDEO]")
Friday, Apr 13, 2018
AnnouncementsIn the fourth of four videos showing off the A Main Hobbies operations, you'll visit the company's brick-and-mortar hobby and cycling stores as well as check out their RC tracks and flying field.
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Friday, Apr 13, 2018
AnnouncementsMulti-time European Champion Elliott Boots agrees to use Sunpadow RC batteries in a new deal with RC Disco.
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Friday, Apr 13, 2018
AnnouncementsSpanish touring car racer Carlos Barros joins the Serpent team to race the Project 4X.
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Friday, Apr 13, 2018
AnnouncementsThe first outdoor asphalt race of this year's Euro Touring Series is happening in Madrid this weekend, with defending champion Bruno Coelho tied with Marc Rheinard after the fellow Worlds winners split the first two rounds.
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Thursday, Apr 12, 2018
AnnouncementsIn the newest TLR Blog update, JR Mitch explains a few tips and tricks to setting proper camber, and common starting points for various conditions.
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Thursday, Apr 12, 2018
AnnouncementsThe Northwest Championship Tour has announced a management change leading up to their 15th anniversary season opener with original series founder, Mike Dana, returning as NCT President.
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Thursday, Apr 12, 2018
AnnouncementsSerpent announces that Austrian racer, Sascha Klug, has joined the team to drive the Project 4X EVO through 2018.
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![Watch the Traxxas Rustler, Bandit and Stampede VXL shred a soccer field [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/17766/traxxas_grassvideo_ssm.jpg "Watch the Traxxas Rustler, Bandit and Stampede VXL shred a soccer field [VIDEO]")
Wednesday, Apr 11, 2018
AnnouncementsCheck out the TSM-equipped, brushless-powered Traxxas 2WD vehicles zipping across well-maintained grass.
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Wednesday, Apr 11, 2018
AnnouncementsSpanish off-road racer Alberto Peleaz Gamez joins the 6MIK racing team.
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Wednesday, Apr 11, 2018
AnnouncementsEnglish off-road racer Jamie Clancy agrees to join the REDS Racing team.
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![Sudamericano RC Offroad scheduled for May 30-June 6 in Uruguay [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/17761/sudamericano_ssm.jpg "Sudamericano RC Offroad scheduled for May 30-June 6 in Uruguay [VIDEO]")
Wednesday, Apr 11, 2018
AnnouncementsThe Asociacion Uruguaya de Automodelismo Radiocontrolado Off road will host a large race over the first week of June for racers across South America and beyond.
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Wednesday, Apr 11, 2018
AnnouncementsTop French touring car racer Lucas Urbain joins the Awesomatix team.
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Wednesday, Apr 11, 2018
AnnouncementsItalian off-road racer Luca Albanese will now represent Thunder Innovation.
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![Watch Drake discuss different bodies for the MBX8 [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/17754/drake_mbx8bodies_ssm.jpg "Watch Drake discuss different bodies for the MBX8 [VIDEO]")
Tuesday, Apr 10, 2018
AnnouncementsIn his latest video, Adam Drake talks about the stock Mugen Seiki Racing body as well as the Pro-Line Racing Predator, and highlights the differences between the two.
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Tuesday, Apr 10, 2018
AnnouncementsFollowing his TQ and second place finish at the Psycho Nitro Blast, Ryan Maifield jumps up three positions to take over the lead of the Top 25 RC Rankings.
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Tuesday, Apr 10, 2018
AnnouncementsChad Segner, of SDOCS Productions, has announced a six race R/C dirt oval series spanning across Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio.
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Monday, Apr 9, 2018
AnnouncementsSpeed RC, host of numerous east coast off-road events including the JConcepts Indoor National Series, closed its existing location with plans to re-open in a new facility known as Speed RC 2.0. A shocking announcement has been made this afternoon via the Speed RC Facebook page from owners Scott Speed and TJ Bell thanking the R/C community for the past three years, and sadly announcing that the facility will not be re-opening after all.
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Monday, Apr 9, 2018
AnnouncementsMulti-time World Champion Marc Rheinard has joined the Power HD race team.
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Friday, Apr 6, 2018
AnnouncementsThese optional brass suspension mounts for the Team Associated TC7.1 can be used to tune the vehicle's center of mass.
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Friday, Apr 6, 2018
AnnouncementsRyan Maifield has won several major races with REDS Racing engines, and how he agrees to continue as part of the company's racing team until at least the end of next season.
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Friday, Apr 6, 2018
AnnouncementsXRAY designer Martin Hudy shared a few photos of the parts that show the development of a sealed gear differential to fit the X12 and X1 platforms.
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![Third episode of Inside A Main Hobbies video series [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/17715/amain_episode3_ssm.jpg "Third episode of Inside A Main Hobbies video series [VIDEO]")
Thursday, Apr 5, 2018
AnnouncementsCheck out the distribution center and meet A Main Hobbies upper management in video three of this four-part saga.
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Thursday, Apr 5, 2018
AnnouncementsSerpent signs former Spanish on-road champion Alberto Alonso.
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![Check out this spotlight on the O.S. Speed B21 Adam Drake Edition engine [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/17704/hobbico_os-drake-engine_ssm.jpg "Check out this spotlight on the O.S. Speed B21 Adam Drake Edition engine [VIDEO]")
Wednesday, Apr 4, 2018
AnnouncementsThis new video from Hobbico shows the features and internal components of the new Adam Drake edition B21 O.S. Speed engine.
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![Watch this Traxxas 4-Tec vintage muscle car grudge match [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/17703/traxxas_transam_ssm.jpg "Watch this Traxxas 4-Tec vintage muscle car grudge match [VIDEO]")
Wednesday, Apr 4, 2018
AnnouncementsFollow along with this Traxxas action clip as two 4-Tec touring cars are topped with old-school PROTOform muscle car bodies and pitted against one another in an impromptu race.
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Wednesday, Apr 4, 2018
AnnouncementsHobbico acknowledged the future of its brands under Horizon Hobby control in a press release.
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Wednesday, Apr 4, 2018
AnnouncementsMulti-time Belgian on-road champion Olivier Bultynck agrees to use Power HD servos.
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Tuesday, Apr 3, 2018
AnnouncementsFinland's Viljami Kutvonen has joined Mugen Seiki Europe.
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Tuesday, Apr 3, 2018
AnnouncementsThe News-Gazette reports that a bankruptcy judge has approved Horizon Hobby to buy Hobbico’s Great Planes and Tower Hobbies divisions, as well as the Axial and ARRMA brands, for $18.8M. More than 300 Hobbico employees will be required to reapply for their jobs by the time the sale is completed Friday.
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![Drake shares new MBX8 center diff mod for dust and rocks [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/17691/MBX8 Diff Trick_ssm.jpg "Drake shares new MBX8 center diff mod for dust and rocks [VIDEO]")
Tuesday, Apr 3, 2018
AnnouncementsAdam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing shows a tip for the center diff on the MBX8.
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Tuesday, Apr 3, 2018
AnnouncementsThe Wallace Racing Challenge is set to be held on April 12-15, 2018 at the world famous Full Throttle Raceway in Kissimmee, Florida.
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Monday, Apr 2, 2018
AnnouncementsFormer world champion Robert Batlle is now the top-ranked driver on the planet after his international victory this past weekend, with six changes inside the top ten.
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![Watch the new Pro-Line Racing 1.9-inch Impulse Bead-Loc wheel in action [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/17680/proline_newwheelvideo_ssm.jpg "Watch the new Pro-Line Racing 1.9-inch Impulse Bead-Loc wheel in action [VIDEO]")
Friday, Mar 30, 2018
AnnouncementsCheck out this trail rig, fitted with the new Pro-Line Racing 1.9-inch Impulse wheels that require just a half-dozen screws to secure its beadlock rings.
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![Second Inside AMain Hobbies video [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/17678/amain_insidepart2_ssm.jpg "Second Inside AMain Hobbies video [VIDEO]")
Friday, Mar 30, 2018
AnnouncementsCheck out more behind-the-scenes footage from AMain Hobbies in part two of four of this video series.
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![Seventh annual Philippine Masters scheduled for May 4-6 [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/17674/pm18_cover_ssm.jpg "Seventh annual Philippine Masters scheduled for May 4-6 [VIDEO]")
Friday, Mar 30, 2018
AnnouncementsScotty Ernst Productions and Dog Bone RC preparing for another star-studded event, with the long-running Philippine Masters becoming one of the major nitro buggy races in Asia.
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Thursday, Mar 29, 2018
AnnouncementsLRP Electronic GmbH founder Jurgen Lautenbach announced that the brand had failed to find a buyer following its bankruptcy filing last year, but will resurface next month under a new-but-still-the-same name.
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Wednesday, Mar 28, 2018
AnnouncementsIn his latest entry to the Team Losi Racing blog, JR Mitch describes the benefits of waiting until you get to the racetrack before filling your shocks with oil.
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![Watch this rainy day skatepark bash session [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/17651/2040rc_rainskatepark_ssm.jpg "Watch this rainy day skatepark bash session [VIDEO]")
Wednesday, Mar 28, 2018
AnnouncementsDespite the wet weather, Italian basher group 2040 RC took their trucks to the skatepark for some big air and fancy flips.
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Wednesday, Mar 28, 2018
AnnouncementsAfter four years, including an AOC Korea victory and Worlds final appearance in 2016, Japanese rising star Naoki Akiyama leaves Team Yokomo.
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![Watch this HPI Racing action montage [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/17646/hpi_video_ssm.jpg "Watch this HPI Racing action montage [VIDEO]")
Wednesday, Mar 28, 2018
AnnouncementsThe HPI Racing Stop At Nothing video is a collection of super-cool action clips showing a wide variety of vehicles.
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![Paradis selected in Destiny Canadian Nationals Rising Star Program [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/17644/destiny_risingstarprogram_ssm.jpg "Paradis selected in Destiny Canadian Nationals Rising Star Program [VIDEO]")
Wednesday, Mar 28, 2018
AnnouncementsDestiny Canada teamed up with a list of other brands to present Hunter Paradis a wonderful opportunity to accelerate his RC racing career.
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Wednesday, Mar 28, 2018
AnnouncementsHRC Distribution announces its new deal to include ZAP hobby adhesives to it dealers in its network.
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![Watch Drake do laps at Thunder Alley [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/17639/drake-thunderalley_ssm.jpg "Watch Drake do laps at Thunder Alley [VIDEO]")
Tuesday, Mar 27, 2018
AnnouncementsThe latest video from Mugen Seiki Racing star Adam Drake shows his O.S.-powered buggy flying over the jumps at the popular SoCal outdoor track Thunder Alley RC Raceway.
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Tuesday, Mar 27, 2018
AnnouncementsXpress RC signs Australia's Tony McMahon to drive on their factory team and continue development of the Execute XQ1.
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Tuesday, Mar 27, 2018
AnnouncementsQuietdell Raceway teams up with SDOCS and Chad Segner to host the Mayflower Cash and Trophy Race on May 6, 2018.
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Monday, Mar 26, 2018
AnnouncementsPower HD has announced the signing of German front-runner Yannic Prümper to their factory team for 2018.
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Monday, Mar 26, 2018
AnnouncementsThe ownership of Team Orion has been transferred back to founder Philippe Neidhart as part of a shareholder agreement with the Kyosho Corporation made in 2008.
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Monday, Mar 26, 2018
AnnouncementsOn Saturday, the News-Gazette ran an article on its website that says Horizon Hobby has agreed to buy parts of Hobbico's business for $18.8 million unless they are outbid in an auction on Wednesday.
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![Watch a pair of Traxxas Bigfoot trucks go bashing [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/17614/traxxas_bigfoot-video_ssm.jpg "Watch a pair of Traxxas Bigfoot trucks go bashing [VIDEO]")
Friday, Mar 23, 2018
AnnouncementsThe Traxxas Bigfoot No. 1 takes on the latest Bigfoot body style in this outdoor grudge match.
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Friday, Mar 23, 2018
AnnouncementsSchumacher star and defending 2WD champion Michal Orlowski is the points leader in both 2WD and 4WD heading into this weekend's race in Austria.
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![First episode of new Inside AMain Sports and Hobbies series [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/17609/amain_inside-video_ssm.jpg "First episode of new Inside AMain Sports and Hobbies series [VIDEO]")
Friday, Mar 23, 2018
AnnouncementsAMain Hobbies publishes the first of four episodes showing off the inner workings of its retail operations.
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Friday, Mar 23, 2018
AnnouncementsNorth and South American RC equipment importer RC America published a new e-commerce website built to look great across all platforms and devices.
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Thursday, Mar 22, 2018
AnnouncementsSerpent welcomes Ali Kaya back to their on-road racing team for 2018.
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Thursday, Mar 22, 2018
AnnouncementsXRAY officially announces Tommy Hinz to the off-road factory team for 2018.
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Thursday, Mar 22, 2018
AnnouncementsThe first ever JConcepts Carpet Nationals is set to be held at Northwest Hobbies on April 20-22, 2018. Full event info and pre-entry is now available.
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Thursday, Mar 22, 2018
AnnouncementsCole Ogden re-signs with REDS Racing through 2019.
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Wednesday, Mar 21, 2018
AnnouncementsHRC Distribution announces its new deal to carry Excel hobby tools and knife blades.
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![New crawler course open at Herts Nitro Model Club [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/17584/hnmc_crawlerday1_ssm.jpg "New crawler course open at Herts Nitro Model Club [VIDEO]")
Wednesday, Mar 21, 2018
AnnouncementsDespite terrible weather and sub-zero temperatures, CML Distribution, Herts RC Models and Logic RC joined diehard crawling and scaler enthusiasts to break in the new terrain.
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Tuesday, Mar 20, 2018
AnnouncementsFollowing the Facebook announcement of the event, Bittydesign has announced that entry for the EURO Contest is now open - limited to 220 entries.
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Monday, Mar 19, 2018
AnnouncementsFor the seventh year in a row, some of the fastest electric off-road racers from the Southwest and beyond will compete with 17.5- and 13.5-turn motors at OCRC Raceway — while a couple of small tweaks to the classes offered reflect trends from last year.
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![Watch a Pro-Line Racing PRO-MT 4x4 fitted with pre-mounted Sand Paws hydroplane across water [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/17567/proline_sandpawsonwater_ssm.jpg "Watch a Pro-Line Racing PRO-MT 4x4 fitted with pre-mounted Sand Paws hydroplane across water [VIDEO]")
Monday, Mar 19, 2018
Watch a Pro-Line Racing PRO-MT 4x4 fitted with pre-mounted Sand Paws hydroplane across water [VIDEO]
AnnouncementsNo muddy hiking trail, big jumps or even deep pond can stop the Pro-Line Racing PRO-MT 4x4 fitted with the Ambush body and RidgeLine Trail Cage as well as a set of pre-mounted Sand Paw tires.
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![ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals entries to open tonight at 7 PM ET [UPDATED]](/pictures/news/17556/roarnats_entries_ssm.jpg "ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals entries to open tonight at 7 PM ET [UPDATED]")
Friday, Mar 16, 2018
AnnouncementsROAR will begin registering drivers for this year's Fuel Off-Road Nationals at Southside RC Raceway starting tonight at 7 PM Eastern.
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Friday, Mar 16, 2018
AnnouncementsDirt oval racing company GFRP publishes a new home for its products on the Web.
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![Watch a Slash 4x4 get transformed into a paintball-shooting tank [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/17541/slash4x4-tanks_ssm.jpg "Watch a Slash 4x4 get transformed into a paintball-shooting tank [VIDEO]")
Thursday, Mar 15, 2018
AnnouncementsThe latest video posted by the Youtube channel The King of Random dives into a project of turning a Slash 4x4 short course truck into a tank that fires paintballs!
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![Watch the Traxxas TRX-4 Bronco mash through mud [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/17539/traxxas_bronco-video_ssm.jpg "Watch the Traxxas TRX-4 Bronco mash through mud [VIDEO]")
Thursday, Mar 15, 2018
AnnouncementsIn the latest Traxxas action clip, the old-school Bronco version of the TRX-4 scale rig goes mud-boggin'.
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Thursday, Mar 15, 2018
AnnouncementsSerpent revamps its Project 4X tourer with a new chassis plate and top deck, new dampers, new motor mount, new bumpers, new steering system, new front spool and more.
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Wednesday, Mar 14, 2018
AnnouncementsA new post to the Team Losi Racing blog includes a setup sheet filled out by Frank Root after winning a series race at SCVRC.
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![Watch 2040 RC bash a couple of PRO-MT 4x4 monster trucks at a rain-soaked skatepark [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/17527/2040rc_promt-skatepark_ssm.jpg "Watch 2040 RC bash a couple of PRO-MT 4x4 monster trucks at a rain-soaked skatepark [VIDEO]")
Wednesday, Mar 14, 2018
AnnouncementsDespite the soggy rain, YouTube channel 2040 RC took two Pro-Line Racing PRO-MT 4x4 monster trucks to a skate park and went big.
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![Watch this Traxxas relay race [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/17524/traxxas_relayrace_ssm.jpg "Watch this Traxxas relay race [VIDEO]")
Wednesday, Mar 14, 2018
AnnouncementsFollow along as multiple Traxxas vehicles take their turns in this radio-controlled relay.
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![Watch this hilarious footrace at Jake's RC Pro Am [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/17509/jakesrcproam_footrace_ssm.jpg "Watch this hilarious footrace at Jake's RC Pro Am [VIDEO]")
Tuesday, Mar 13, 2018
AnnouncementsNo RC racers were seriously injured in the making of this video - we think.
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Tuesday, Mar 13, 2018
AnnouncementsA WCM RTR EVO Racer's Special will be raffled off at the QSAC National Championship this year, with proceeds going to the Rockton Lions Wimpy's Fund to provide for less fortunate families in Illinois.
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![Watch Drake talk about the O.S. Speed Adam Drake Edition B21 engine [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/17505/drake_enginevideo_ssm.jpg "Watch Drake talk about the O.S. Speed Adam Drake Edition B21 engine [VIDEO]")
Tuesday, Mar 13, 2018
AnnouncementsFollow along with Adam Drake as he describes his new namesake O.S. Speed engine.
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Monday, Mar 12, 2018
AnnouncementsAfter competing as a privateer for the last couple of years, Andrew Smolnik has re-joined the PR Racing team.
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Monday, Mar 12, 2018
AnnouncementsStateline R/C Raceway will host its 13th annual King of Kings on July 27-29.
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![Beach RC Hobbies Palmetto Classic featured on local NBC broadcast [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/17497/palmettoclassic_ssm.jpg "Beach RC Hobbies Palmetto Classic featured on local NBC broadcast [VIDEO]")
Monday, Mar 12, 2018
AnnouncementsYesterday, WMBF News of Myrtle Beach included a segment on the Palmetto Classic at Beach RC Hobbies in its scheduled broadcast.
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Monday, Mar 12, 2018
AnnouncementsFormer ISTC world championship finalist Loic Jasmin signs with Awesomatix.
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Monday, Mar 12, 2018
AnnouncementsNovarossi sent us a photo of Graziosa Barchi, the wife of the Italian marquee's original founder, shaking hands with Mimo Corsini of Radiosistemi. What are the two companies planning?
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![Watch the Pro-Line Racing Ambush body with Ridge-Line Trail Cage in action [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/17485/proline_ambush_ssm.jpg "Watch the Pro-Line Racing Ambush body with Ridge-Line Trail Cage in action [VIDEO]")
Friday, Mar 9, 2018
AnnouncementsWant to see two trucks outfitted with the new Pro-Line Racing Ambush body and Ridge-Line Trail Cage in action?
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Friday, Mar 9, 2018
AnnouncementsDo you have a previous edition Team Associated RC8T3 or T3e and want to upgrade to the new V3 diffs found in the T3.1? With this new 46-tooth ring gear, now you can.
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Friday, Mar 9, 2018
AnnouncementsA new company focused on accessories called VSR Products hits the market.
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![Austin featured on Big Blue Tent podcast [AUDIO]](/pictures/news/17478/bigbluetent_podcast_ssm.jpg "Austin featured on Big Blue Tent podcast [AUDIO]")
Friday, Mar 9, 2018
AnnouncementsTekno RC's UK team manager is the featured guest on the latest episode of the Big Blue Tent podcast.
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![Slipper setting tips from Team Losi Racing blog [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/17473/tlrblog_slipperadjustment_ssm.jpg "Slipper setting tips from Team Losi Racing blog [VIDEO]")
Thursday, Mar 8, 2018
AnnouncementsWatch JR Mitch show how to set the slipper clutch on a Team Losi Racing 22-series vehicle in his latest post to the company's blog.
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Thursday, Mar 8, 2018
AnnouncementsOn Tuesday, RC Plus Hobbies in Salem posted on its Facebook page details of a B64 that was taken — along with security camera images of the alleged thieves.
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![Watch Drake drive his new PR Racing 2WD buggy [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/17458/drake_prbuggyvideo_ssm.jpg "Watch Drake drive his new PR Racing 2WD buggy [VIDEO]")
Wednesday, Mar 7, 2018
AnnouncementsAdam Drake hit the track at Coyote Hobbies with his new PR Racing S1 V3 Type R - check it out!
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Wednesday, Mar 7, 2018
AnnouncementsHNMC in the UK has announced the grand opening for their rock crawling course on March 17, 2018.
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Wednesday, Mar 7, 2018
AnnouncementsProTek R/C has announced the official signing of Adam Drake to their factory team for 2018.
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Tuesday, Mar 6, 2018
AnnouncementsMuchmore Racing has signed multi-time ENS and German national champion Eric Dankel.
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Tuesday, Mar 6, 2018
AnnouncementsHB Racing driver, Griffin Hanna, has signed with Bullitt Engines for 2018.
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Tuesday, Mar 6, 2018
AnnouncementsHRC Distribution signs UK racer Glenn Westwood to the HRC Racing and Team Magic team for 2018.
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Tuesday, Mar 6, 2018
AnnouncementsSOAR Speedbull USA have announced Jeremy Moser as their newest regional team manager.
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Monday, Mar 5, 2018
AnnouncementsPower HD has signed German on-road racer Tim Benson to their growing team for 2018.
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Thursday, Mar 1, 2018
AnnouncementsSerpent has announced today that Joaquin De Soto, of Desoto Racing in the USA, has been appointed as the new CEO of Serpent as part of new initiatives to facilitate and support further growth of the brand.
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Thursday, Mar 1, 2018
AnnouncementsGerman on-road racer, Dionys Stadler, has joined Team Serpent for 2018.
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Thursday, Mar 1, 2018
AnnouncementsTekno RC has announced Horizon Hobby has joined their distribution network for North, Central, and South America.
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![The three most common mistakes new RC racers make [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/17393/shortcourseworld_beginnermistakes_ssm.jpg "The three most common mistakes new RC racers make [VIDEO]")
Wednesday, Feb 28, 2018
AnnouncementsIn this video clip, Jason Snyder from the Short Course World YouTube channel describes three common blunders that newbie drivers make — and tells how to avoid them.
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Wednesday, Feb 28, 2018
AnnouncementsMaclan Racing adds young British off-road racer Harley Eldridge to its growing team.
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Wednesday, Feb 28, 2018
AnnouncementsTriple Nickel Raceway is hosting an event this weekend to help the Polk County Off-Road RC Club keep the track going.
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Wednesday, Feb 28, 2018
AnnouncementsBritish touring car racer Richard King signs with Team Magic Europe.
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Wednesday, Feb 28, 2018
AnnouncementsOff-road racing veteran Matt Chambers joins Team Tekin.
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Monday, Feb 26, 2018
AnnouncementsThe 2018 Reedy International Touring Car Race of Champions returns to Tamiya America Raceway one final time on May 24-27, 2018.
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Friday, Feb 23, 2018
AnnouncementsCody King is making his debut with Team Tekin power at this week's Dirt Nitro Challenge. Here's the official press release.
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![Watch the 2017 Bacolod Super Touring Championship highlights [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/17356/Bacolod Super Touring Championship_ssm.jpg "Watch the 2017 Bacolod Super Touring Championship highlights [VIDEO]")
Friday, Feb 23, 2018
AnnouncementsThe AOC is scheduled to return to the Philippines for round two of the 2018 season. In preparation of the event, Premium RC PH has shared a video showcasing the 2017 Bacolod Super Touring Championship, the AOC round two facility, and the growth of R/C racing in the Philippines.
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Friday, Feb 23, 2018
AnnouncementsTrinity has announced they will be working with Meredith Motorsports and their drivers for 2018.
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Friday, Feb 23, 2018
AnnouncementsCML Distribution has been appointed as the official distributor of Pro-Line Racing and PROTOform products in Spain and Portugal.
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Friday, Feb 23, 2018
AnnouncementsFollowing the announcement of Iguana RC as the new Malaysian distributor, Modelix Racing announces new Malaysian team driver David Lim.
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Friday, Feb 23, 2018
AnnouncementsThis weekend marks the half way stage of the Euro Offroad Series at Hudy Arena.
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Thursday, Feb 22, 2018
AnnouncementsThe official Stage 1 Report for the IFMAR Drift World Cup in Japan is now available with event details, host facility information, and more.
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Thursday, Feb 22, 2018
AnnouncementsIn the newest TLR Blog update, Zeke Ballinger shares how to modify the TLR 22 series vehicle spring cups for lower ride height adjustment.
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Thursday, Feb 22, 2018
AnnouncementsModelix Racing has announced Iguana RC as the new distributor for the Ultimate Racing brand in Malaysia.
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Thursday, Feb 22, 2018
AnnouncementsSerpent has announced Egidio Addesso as their newest driver to the Serpent Italy/Star RC on-road team.
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![Ronnefalk vlogs leading up to DNC [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/17333/RonnefalkBlog_ssm.jpg "Ronnefalk vlogs leading up to DNC [VIDEO]")
Wednesday, Feb 21, 2018
AnnouncementsDavid Ronnefalk highlights the beginning of his trip to America for DNC and The Desert Classic in a series of Vlogs on his Youtube Channel.
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Wednesday, Feb 21, 2018
AnnouncementsAs he prepared to hit the track for his first practice round at the Dirt Nitro Challenge, Dakotah Phend showed off two photos of his Team Losi Racing buggy with a Picco engine and stickers.
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Wednesday, Feb 21, 2018
AnnouncementsJorn Neumann has signed with SWORKz, and will make his race debut at the Neo18 in Spain next month.
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Wednesday, Feb 21, 2018
AnnouncementsRaceform RC has signed Alex Zanchettin to their 2018 race team.
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![2018 Dog Days of Summer Series announcement [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/17320/Dog Days Logo_ssm.jpg "2018 Dog Days of Summer Series announcement [VIDEO]")
Wednesday, Feb 21, 2018
AnnouncementsOrganizers are pleased to announce the 2018 Dog Days of Summer Series - a five race series which travels between Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia.
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Wednesday, Feb 21, 2018
AnnouncementsItalian driver Andrea Ciurlante joins the Serpent and Star RC 1/8-scale on-road team for 2018.
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Tuesday, Feb 20, 2018
AnnouncementsBOOMrc is pleased to announce the 2018 Off-Road RIOT. This will be the third annual Off-Road Riot race, and once again hosted by Fastlane Raceway in Blue Springs, Missouri. In year's past the event has been held in the heat of summer, however after a long and cold winter, this year's event will be held as a outdoor season opener on May 4-6, 2018.
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![Shifty's R/C announces 2018 Spring Challenge [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/17315/Shiftys_ssm.jpg "Shifty's R/C announces 2018 Spring Challenge [VIDEO]")
Tuesday, Feb 20, 2018
AnnouncementsShifty's R/C in Tulsa, Oklahoma announces the 2018 Spring Challenge on April 21-22, and shares an in-depth look at the facility and track with a new event promo video.
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Tuesday, Feb 20, 2018
AnnouncementsMulti-time world champion, Jared Tebo, extends his sponsorship contract with Team Orion.
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Tuesday, Feb 20, 2018
AnnouncementsSerpent is pleased to announce that Italian driver, Alessandro Occhipinti, will be part of Team Serpent with the direct support from Italian distributor Star RC.
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Tuesday, Feb 20, 2018
AnnouncementsBittydesign announces that Mustafa Alp has joined their 2018 race team.
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Monday, Feb 19, 2018
AnnouncementsWorlds finalist and Japanese champion on-road racer Toto Ebukoro joins the Fantom Racing team.
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Monday, Feb 19, 2018
AnnouncementsOn Saturday at the Keilor Offroad RC Club, Australian off-road star Ray Munday will host two sessions to improve the skills of racers of all levels — and you'll be able to watch it live on Facebook.
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Monday, Feb 19, 2018
AnnouncementsFrench National Champion, Leo Arnold, will continue with XRAY for the 2018 on-road racing season.
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Monday, Feb 19, 2018
AnnouncementsMIP has shared a new compatibility chart which explains exactly which of the MIP turnbuckle wrenches fit each brand turnbuckles.
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Friday, Feb 16, 2018
AnnouncementsFutaba announces that former national champion Adam Drake and his wife Ronda will now use the company's 7PX radio system.
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Friday, Feb 16, 2018
AnnouncementsXRAY announces that French champ JP Sartel is remaining with the off-road team.
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![Watch Lutz show how to maintain a BLOK engine [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/17282/tekno_blokenginemaintenance_ssm.jpg "Watch Lutz show how to maintain a BLOK engine [VIDEO]")
Friday, Feb 16, 2018
AnnouncementsFollow along as Tekno RC's Ryan Lutz shows how to perform basic engine and clutch maintenance on a BLOK engine.
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Thursday, Feb 15, 2018
AnnouncementsFormer European Champion Renaud Savoya agrees to stay with Team Losi Racing.
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Thursday, Feb 15, 2018
AnnouncementsFormer European Champion Jorn Neumann inks a new deal to remain with Team Orion power.
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Thursday, Feb 15, 2018
AnnouncementsDavide Ongaro's third-place finish at the Montpellier GP was enough to move him to the number one spot on the Top 25 RC Rankings, while reigning world champ David Ronnefalk fell to fourth despite finishing in the top five. Here are the complete standings.
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Thursday, Feb 15, 2018
AnnouncementsNortheast off-road racer Enzo Albertoni joins the VooDoo Racing Cells team.
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Wednesday, Feb 14, 2018
AnnouncementsThe Hobbytown HobbyPlex renamed its annual spring event, and this year's Spring Offroad Championships in April will feature a Dash for Cash as well as a Pro-4 short course class using the Heat Race Qualifying Format.
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Wednesday, Feb 14, 2018
AnnouncementsThe ninth entry in The Dirt Racing founder Joey Christensen's social media documentation of preparations for next week's Dirt Nitro Challenge mentioned that the revamped drivers' stand passed a review from a city inspector, and hinted at a difficult track obstacle.
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Wednesday, Feb 14, 2018
AnnouncementsFort Meyers RC Club in Florida will host three touring car classes, along with F1, USGT and Modified 1/12-Scale, at the ROAR Electric On-Road Paved Nationals on April 27-29. Interested racers can now register!
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Tuesday, Feb 13, 2018
AnnouncementsXRAY has announced that Italian champion, Alessio Menicucci, has re-signed once again for 2018 - which will make for an eight-year relationship between the two.
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![Adam Drake explains MBX8 diff and gearbox fitment [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/17242/Diff Fitment_ssm.jpg "Adam Drake explains MBX8 diff and gearbox fitment [VIDEO]")
Tuesday, Feb 13, 2018
AnnouncementsAdam Drake responds to recent comments and questioning of the diff fitment in the MBX8 buggy when the gearbox is not attached to the chassis.
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Tuesday, Feb 13, 2018
AnnouncementsSerpent signs German 1/8-scale on-road specialist Tobias Hepp.
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Monday, Feb 12, 2018
AnnouncementsSpeedzone welcomes TLR driver Anthony Mazzara to their team for 2018.
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Monday, Feb 12, 2018
AnnouncementsMulti-time ROAR National Champion, Dakotah Phend, has extended his sponsorship contract with Team Orion.
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Monday, Feb 12, 2018
AnnouncementsMarco Kaufmann has re-signed with XRAY for 2018, and will continue to race th T4 and NT1 platforms throughout the ETS, German Championship, XRS, and European Championship events.
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![Watch the ARRMA MEGA Senton 4x4 shred through snow [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/17224/arrma_snowvideo_ssm.jpg "Watch the ARRMA MEGA Senton 4x4 shred through snow [VIDEO]")
Friday, Feb 9, 2018
AnnouncementsWinter weather is no match for the 6S-powered short course truck from ARRMA.
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Friday, Feb 9, 2018
AnnouncementsAll trucks, all the time at the Spirit Controlled RC Racing and Hobbies Lake Erie Baja on March 25. Here are the details.
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Friday, Feb 9, 2018
AnnouncementsFormer Arizona state champ Tanner Stees moves up to the elite XRAY squad.
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Friday, Feb 9, 2018
AnnouncementsIn a surprising reversal of his move earlier this season, Team Orion announces a new two-year deal with reigning 2WD and 4WD world champion Ryan Maifield.
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Friday, Feb 9, 2018
AnnouncementsVision Racing Products has already mocked up optional carbon fiber and aluminum front shock towers for the freshly-announced B6.1 buggy.
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Thursday, Feb 8, 2018
AnnouncementsLong-time racer and owner of Dialed Hobbies, Gene Hickerson, has announced in a Facebook post that he has stepped down as SOAR Racing USA team manager for 2018. Nate Johnston, formerly a Midwest rep, has now taken over the national team manager position.
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Thursday, Feb 8, 2018
AnnouncementsContact Tyres has announced Simon Kurzbuch returns for his eighth consecutive year along with Tony Gruber to the factory race team, while Robert Pietsch parts ways after his eight-year run with the brand.
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Wednesday, Feb 7, 2018
AnnouncementsReigning nitro buggy national champion Jared Tebo uses fuel line in place of the springs on the brake linkage of his MP9 TKI4 - click here to read his explanation, as well as how to use different lengths of fuel line to adjust brake bias.
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Wednesday, Feb 7, 2018
AnnouncementsFrank Root posted a note to the Team Losi Racing blog about how factory racer Reno Savoya got the team to try running a ball diff in the back of the 22-4 2.0 — and it worked well!
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Tuesday, Feb 6, 2018
AnnouncementsRise Up HobbyTown will host the Series Opener/Round #1 of the 3rd Annual Champion Touring Series R/C On-Road Racing (CTS3) on Saturday and Sunday, February 10-11 at their new Indoor R/C Carpet Track in Palm Desert, California.
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![Watch Adam Drake build the new MBX8 1/8-scale nitro buggy kit [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/17175/Drake MBX8 Build_ssm.jpg "Watch Adam Drake build the new MBX8 1/8-scale nitro buggy kit [VIDEO]")
Tuesday, Feb 6, 2018
AnnouncementsAdam Drake, from Mugen Seiki Racing, builds the new MBX8 1/8-scale nitro buggy and shares his tips and tricks along the way.
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![CTS3 - Champion Touring Series 2018 promo [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/17174/CTS Logo_ssm.jpg "CTS3 - Champion Touring Series 2018 promo [VIDEO]")
Tuesday, Feb 6, 2018
AnnouncementsIn preparation for this weekend's season opener, the Champion Touring Series (CTS) has shared their new series promo with organizer Lex Tyler.
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Tuesday, Feb 6, 2018
AnnouncementsXRAY has announced that the 2018 edition of the RX8 1/8-scale on-road platform is coming soon.
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![Holiday Hangover RC Arenacross scheduled for March [UPDATED]](/pictures/news/17155/holidayhangover-cover_ssm.jpg "Holiday Hangover RC Arenacross scheduled for March [UPDATED]")
Monday, Feb 5, 2018
AnnouncementsThe inaugural Holiday Hangover RC Arenacross 1/10- and 1/8-scale off-road race will be held on a massive track built inside the Grant County Fairgrounds Arena in Moses Lake, Washington. Here's everything you need to know about the event, including how to enter.
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Monday, Feb 5, 2018
AnnouncementsPicco has announced that Riccardo Rabitti has joined their off-road racing team for 2018.
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Monday, Feb 5, 2018
AnnouncementsWith the recent major distributorship changes within the R/C industry, ST Racing Concepts has announced HRP, Swift, and SK Motions as their distributors moving forward in 2018.
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Monday, Feb 5, 2018
AnnouncementsJConcepts announces their 2018 schedule of monster truck events ranging from Monster Jam World Finals in Vegas to the fairgrounds of Ohio.
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Friday, Feb 2, 2018
AnnouncementsSo many people have signed up for the first Silver State to be held indoors that the schedule has increased by one day.
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![AMain Hobbies is giving away an Adam Drake-built Mugen Seiki MBX8 [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/17153/amain_mbx8giveaway_ssm.jpg "AMain Hobbies is giving away an Adam Drake-built Mugen Seiki MBX8 [VIDEO]")
Friday, Feb 2, 2018
AnnouncementsSign up for the AMain Hobbies email newsletter between now and February 15 and you'll be entered to win a new Mugen Seiki Racing MBX8 nitro buggy built by Adam Drake. Click here to find out how to enter the drawing.
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![Watch MIP founder Eustace Moore recap the company's 40-year history [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/17147/mip-40years_ssm.jpg "Watch MIP founder Eustace Moore recap the company's 40-year history [VIDEO]")
Friday, Feb 2, 2018
AnnouncementsFour decades ago, Eustace Moore started MIP - now watch him celebrate the brand's highlights in this video.
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Friday, Feb 2, 2018
AnnouncementsHaving won the season opener, Infinity star Marc Rheinard heads into round two of the Euro Touring Series in Germany looking to extend his advantage.
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Friday, Feb 2, 2018
AnnouncementsTwo weeks after winning the Open 4WD class at the Reedy Race, CJ Jelin moves up to the top XRAY squad.
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Friday, Feb 2, 2018
AnnouncementsOnline RC motor dyno shop Rotor Ron is the new source for SHAG Oil bearing lube.
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Thursday, Feb 1, 2018
AnnouncementsGerardo Gonzalez, of Pro-Line Racing, has shared the heartbreaking news that his daughter has been diagnosed with a form of cancer known as Rhabdomyosarcoma. Ricochet R/C Raceway invites everyone to join the "Race for a Cause" fundraiser event on February 24, 2018, where all entry proceeds will be donated to the Gonzales family.
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Thursday, Feb 1, 2018
AnnouncementsHomestead RC Raceway has announced the upcoming IFMAR 1/10 IC Worlds Warm-Up race on March 22-25, 2018.
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Thursday, Feb 1, 2018
AnnouncementsHobbywing has announced the signing of German driver, Freddy Sudhoff, for the 2018 racing season.
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Thursday, Feb 1, 2018
AnnouncementsMulti-time French Champion and European Champion, Yannick Aigoin, has re-signed with XRAY for the 2018 racing season.
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Wednesday, Jan 31, 2018
AnnouncementsMugen Seiki Europe signs Bryan Baldo and his brother Oscar Baldo to use Ninja engines this season.
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Wednesday, Jan 31, 2018
AnnouncementsThe SpeedyRC AARCMCC South Australian Championships for electric off-road buggies and trucks will be held at Adelaide Radio Controlled Raceway in April - here's all you need to know.
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Wednesday, Jan 31, 2018
AnnouncementsZeke Ballinger agrees to use Twork's hardware in his off-road buggies and trucks.
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Wednesday, Jan 31, 2018
AnnouncementsFormer European and EOS champion Martin Bayer joins Sunpadow RC to race with the company's batteries and help develop new products.
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Wednesday, Jan 31, 2018
AnnouncementsCapricorn announces that Hong Kong racer Luk Chi Hung joins their team.
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Tuesday, Jan 30, 2018
AnnouncementsX-Factory UK announces that British off-road racing veteran and two-time European Champion Ellis Stafford will race with Carisma buggies and help develop new products.
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Tuesday, Jan 30, 2018
AnnouncementsJConcepts has announced their 2018 schedule of race events across the United States.
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![Watch Drake explain how to shim the MBX8 high traction differentials [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/17106/Mugen Diff Building_ssm.jpg "Watch Drake explain how to shim the MBX8 high traction differentials [VIDEO]")
Tuesday, Jan 30, 2018
AnnouncementsAdam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing talks about shimming the High Traction Differentials found on the new MBX8 buggy.
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Tuesday, Jan 30, 2018
AnnouncementsVRP has announced RPRC Distribution in the UK as their newest distributor.
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Tuesday, Jan 30, 2018
AnnouncementsXRAY has announced that AOC champion, JJ Wang, will continue with the XRAY team for 2018.
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Tuesday, Jan 30, 2018
AnnouncementsBritish truggy champion, Jack Embling, has signed with X-Factory UK and Alpha Plus for 2018.
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Monday, Jan 29, 2018
AnnouncementsIn the latest TLR Blog update, JR Mitch shared Martin Harrison's race winning setup from the recent Southern Indoor Championship.
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Monday, Jan 29, 2018
AnnouncementsCML Distribution has announced they have been appointed as the new Team Associated and Reedy products distributor for Spain.
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Monday, Jan 29, 2018
AnnouncementsRC-Project has announced Luca Albanese has joined the brand to test the new line of Tekno RC products.
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Monday, Jan 29, 2018
AnnouncementsHupo Honigl will continue with XRAY throughout the 2018 racing season for his on-road and off-road racing efforts.
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Friday, Jan 26, 2018
AnnouncementsTop French off-road racer JP Sartel has agreed to use FX engines this season.
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Friday, Jan 26, 2018
AnnouncementsFormer European Champion Martin Bayer has extended his tenure with XRAY.
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Friday, Jan 26, 2018
AnnouncementsAfter winning both the 2WD and 4WD classes at the Euro Offroad Series season opener back in October, Bruno Coelho is the points leader heading into the second round this weekend in Germany.
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Friday, Jan 26, 2018
AnnouncementsLawton RC Raceway will once again combine a cook-off with an RC race to put a smile on every racer's face.
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Thursday, Jan 25, 2018
AnnouncementsMulti-time champion, Paul Lemieux, will continue his relationship with HUDY throughout the 2018 racing season.
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Wednesday, Jan 24, 2018
AnnouncementsTeam Losi Racing announced the addition of Cory Richardson as Midwest Team Ambassador, tasked with supporting team drivers and customers across the region.
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Wednesday, Jan 24, 2018
AnnouncementsFor the third year in a row, 702 RC Raceway will host its Off-Road Carpet Championship race and draw the fastest drivers across the Southwest to Las Vegas.
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Wednesday, Jan 24, 2018
AnnouncementsIn his new role, Salton Dong will help guide Sunpadow in developing new products for the RC industry.
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Wednesday, Jan 24, 2018
AnnouncementsJTQ will once again host the Quebec Indoor Nats at Dégelis Arena over the weekend of April 19-22.
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Wednesday, Jan 24, 2018
AnnouncementsEFRA announced changes to rules for 1/8-scale nitro on-road for the 2018 season, most notably the rise in tire prices due to increased cost of materials as well as clarifying that wings and spoilers must be made of flexible material. The 2018 race dates are also included in this press release.
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Tuesday, Jan 23, 2018
AnnouncementsThe 2018 Chi-Town Shootout at Leisure Hours Raceway will wear Spektrum badging for the first time — and the company is offering contingency money for a podium finish, free radio trials, and care packages for the top ten rookie drivers.
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Tuesday, Jan 23, 2018
AnnouncementsHobbywing has announced the signing of IFMAR Junior World Champion, Daniel Kobbevik.
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Tuesday, Jan 23, 2018
AnnouncementsRUDDOG Distribution GmbH has been appointed distribution of the Team Associated and Reedy brands for Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland and the Czech Republic beginning February 1st.
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Tuesday, Jan 23, 2018
AnnouncementsThe CTS3 season will kick off in 2018 at the all-new RiseUp Hobbytown in Palm Desert, California on February 10-11, 2018.
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Tuesday, Jan 23, 2018
AnnouncementsXRAY has announced that Ty Tessmann will continue with the brand for the 2018 season.
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Monday, Jan 22, 2018
AnnouncementsAfter the German brand's insolvency filing last May failed to net a suitable investor, LRP Electronic GmbH founder Jurgen Lautenbach announced that the brand will cease operations (including the distribution of Associated and Reedy products) on March 31 and begin looking at the possibility of a re-launch. Here is Jurgen's statement, first reported by Red RC.
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Monday, Jan 22, 2018
AnnouncementsAfter we first posted the rumor back in November, and watched the former world champion racing with a Serpent buggy in Southern California, Cody King is now a full-time member of the Serpent America team.
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Friday, Jan 19, 2018
AnnouncementsCaster Racing is expanding its line of tools and accessories, and is offering special sponsorships to get more racers using its items.
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Friday, Jan 19, 2018
AnnouncementsAfter the closing of the only hobby shop in the Coachella Valley, Rise Up Hobbytown announced its plans to open a new store and indoor carpet track in Palm Desert.
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Friday, Jan 19, 2018
AnnouncementsAround 10 AM this morning, Team Losi Racing published an announcement on the brand's Facebook page acknowledging the signing of multi-time world and national champion Brian Kinwald.
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Friday, Jan 19, 2018
AnnouncementsBrad Newman plans to open his new carpet on- and off-road track to the public next month in Brenham, Texas.
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Friday, Jan 19, 2018
AnnouncementsVP Powermaster Fuels reached an agreement with top Japanese off-road racer Wataru Takashiro.
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Thursday, Jan 18, 2018
AnnouncementsDespite concerns over the track's shutdown, The Dirt Racing will host its 19th annual Dirt Nitro Challenge at the Fear Farm RC Raceway as planned.
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Thursday, Jan 18, 2018
AnnouncementsNorwegian off-road racer Daniel Kobbevik inked a deal to represent Elefun, one of the largest distributors and retailers in Scandinavia.
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Thursday, Jan 18, 2018
AnnouncementsEZ Power, an Italian based battery company, has announced the signing of British National Champion Olly Jefferies for 2018.
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Thursday, Jan 18, 2018
AnnouncementsXRAY has announced that the XT8 truggy platform, winner of the 2017 ROAR National Championship, will remain unchanged for 2018.
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Wednesday, Jan 17, 2018
AnnouncementsReigning 2WD and 4WD Junior world champion Daniel Kobbevik has agreed to use EZ Power batteries.
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Wednesday, Jan 17, 2018
AnnouncementsRedcat Racing announced its new distributorship of four different surface transmitters from FlySky, as well as one intended for RC aircraft.
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Wednesday, Jan 17, 2018
AnnouncementsTeam Losi Racing blogger JR Mitch won 4WD at the first round of the SuperCup series at Beachline Raceway, and posted his 22-4 2.0 setup sheet online for all to see.
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Wednesday, Jan 17, 2018
AnnouncementsMark Pavidis won world championships in three different classes as a member of Pro-Line Racing, and now he has returned to the team along with his son, Ryan.
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Tuesday, Jan 16, 2018
AnnouncementsT-Works has officially announced the signing of reigning IFMAR World Champion David Ronnefalk.
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Tuesday, Jan 16, 2018
AnnouncementsThe Tornado Alley Racing Association has announced the 2018 series schedule for the 10-race series which visits Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas, and Kansas.
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Tuesday, Jan 16, 2018
AnnouncementsJQRacing has announced the signing of young up-and-coming Finnish racers Joonas Hyvärinen and Pekko Iivonen to join fellow Finnish young gun Max Mört for 2018.
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Monday, Jan 15, 2018
AnnouncementsSunpadow continued its acquisition of top international talent by signing former world and European champion Alexander Hagberg.
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Monday, Jan 15, 2018
AnnouncementsXRAY has announcing the re-signing of Indonesian champion, Jason Nugroho, for their 2018 off-road team.
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Monday, Jan 15, 2018
AnnouncementsSouthside Raceway in Lake City, Florida, host of this year’s ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals, has published a new website and mobile apps specifically dedicated to those considering attending the upcoming event June 12-17.
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Monday, Jan 15, 2018
AnnouncementsDanish driver, Mike Gosvig, has renewed his contract with XRAY for 2018.
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Friday, Jan 12, 2018
AnnouncementsLong-time promotions director and customer service manager Mike Mayberry has assumed team manager duties for Hitec.
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Friday, Jan 12, 2018
AnnouncementsJQ Racing announced that Luis Diego of North Carolina has joined the JQ Racing USA team.
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Friday, Jan 12, 2018
AnnouncementsThe Mini Car Club Mulhouse track near the Swiss and German borders in Eastern France is facing the possibility of being shut down.
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Friday, Jan 12, 2018
AnnouncementsSerpent announced that top US nitro on-road racer Eduardo Cabal joined the Serpent America team.
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Friday, Jan 12, 2018
AnnouncementsMulti-time Australian champion Ric Bartolozzi joined the Shepherd Micro Racing team.
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Friday, Jan 12, 2018
AnnouncementsSpanish off-road racer Dani Bernabe joined the Graupner team to use the German company's electronics this year.
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Friday, Jan 12, 2018
AnnouncementsMIP team manager Billy Sutton has agreed to a deal with Yokomo US to race Yokomo vehicles, and in a statement hinted that MIP will be working on new drivetrain components for the increasingly popular buggies.
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Friday, Jan 12, 2018
AnnouncementsJeff “Boomer” Ernst, the photographer brother of renowned race organizer Scotty Ernst and a familiar face at RC races across Wisconsin and the U.S., was admitted to the hospital on January 7 with complications of an existing liver condition. His daughter, Mandie Skinkis, has created a GoFundMe account to help offset the increasing costs of his care and time off work.
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Friday, Jan 12, 2018
AnnouncementsModelix Racing announced that Portuguese off-road racer Joao Figueiredo has agreed to use Nitrolux fuel for the next two seasons.
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Friday, Jan 12, 2018
AnnouncementsFormer nitro touring car world champion Meen Vejrak has agreed to use Power HD servos.
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Thursday, Jan 11, 2018
AnnouncementsPortuguese off-road racer Joao Figueiredo agreed to race with Ielasi Tuned engines in 2018 and beyond.
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![Watch the Traxxas Bandit blast through ice and snow [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/16919/traxxas_bandit-iceandsnow_ssm.jpg "Watch the Traxxas Bandit blast through ice and snow [VIDEO]")
Thursday, Jan 11, 2018
AnnouncementsIn the latest Traxxas action clip, the Bandit buggy takes advantage of waterproof electronics to race through a winter wasteland.
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![Watch the Pro-Line Racing Best of 2017 highlight reel [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/16917/proline_bestof2017_ssm.jpg "Watch the Pro-Line Racing Best of 2017 highlight reel [VIDEO]")
Thursday, Jan 11, 2018
AnnouncementsWith tons of new products and lots of high-flying action, Pro-Line Racing had a lot to revisit in this best-of-2017 mash-up video.
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![A Main Hobbies to host California Turf Cup at Silver Dollar RC Raceway [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/16916/amain_ca-turf-cup_ssm.jpg "A Main Hobbies to host California Turf Cup at Silver Dollar RC Raceway [VIDEO]")
Thursday, Jan 11, 2018
AnnouncementsA Main Hobbies announced its plans for the inaugural California Turf Cup on its new track at the Silver Dollar RC Raceway facility.
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Thursday, Jan 11, 2018
AnnouncementsSpencer Radio Control Park will be hosting the 2nd Annual February FREQOUT indoor carpet off-road race at the National Guard Armory in Spencer, IA.
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Thursday, Jan 11, 2018
AnnouncementsItalian body manufacturer Mon-Tech Racing signed former world champion Alexander Hagberg, European champion Jan Rathiesky and Italian champion Alessio Menicucci.
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Thursday, Jan 11, 2018
AnnouncementsMulti-time Czech off-road champion Kaja Novotny extended his contract with XRAY.
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Thursday, Jan 11, 2018
AnnouncementsJR Mitch shared Team Losi Racing team driver Dalton Myers' simple fix for worn-out front body clips becoming dislodged from the front of the 22T 4.0.
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Thursday, Jan 11, 2018
AnnouncementsAfter 22 years with Team Yokomo, during which he was responsible for designing the company's touring cars and worked with 2016 world champion Ronald Volker, Yukijiro Umino announced on Facebook that he is leaving the company at the end of February.
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Wednesday, Jan 10, 2018
AnnouncementsHB Racing just announced its latest D817 nitro buggy earlier today, and Absolute Hobbyz has them in stock and ready to ship.
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Wednesday, Jan 10, 2018
AnnouncementsWhile the top seven drivers didn't move, 15 of the Top 25 RC rankings changed after One Man One Race - the first qualifying event of 2018.
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![Win a Tony Stewart-signed Custom Works Outlaw 3 sprint car from A Main Hobbies [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/16897/amain_sprintcargiveaway_ssm.jpg "Win a Tony Stewart-signed Custom Works Outlaw 3 sprint car from A Main Hobbies [VIDEO]")
Wednesday, Jan 10, 2018
AnnouncementsA Main Hobbies is celebrating the RC Chili Bowl by giving away a Custom Works Outlaw 3 sprint car signed by auto racing champion Tony Stewart. Here's how to enter the drawing.
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Wednesday, Jan 10, 2018
AnnouncementsAfter using the company's products on his own, Cole Ogden has now joined Team Tekin.
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Wednesday, Jan 10, 2018
AnnouncementsTen-time British champ Olly Jefferies agreed to remain part of the XRAY team.
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Wednesday, Jan 10, 2018
AnnouncementsReigning German champ and Euros B winner Micha Widmaier has agreed to use Picco engines.
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Wednesday, Jan 10, 2018
AnnouncementsPortuguese off-road racer João Figueiredo signed with the Maugrafix team.
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Wednesday, Jan 10, 2018
AnnouncementsFormer World and European Champion Alex Hagberg will be powered by Hobbywing electronics this season.
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Tuesday, Jan 9, 2018
AnnouncementsHot on the heels of the breaking news that Kinwald is headed back to TLR, Team Trinity announced that they've reunited with the former champ as well.
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![Watch Drake talk about the new Mugen Seiki MBX8 [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/16883/adamdrake_mugen-mbx8_ssm.jpg "Watch Drake talk about the new Mugen Seiki MBX8 [VIDEO]")
Tuesday, Jan 9, 2018
AnnouncementsIn his latest video, Mugen Seiki Racing star Adam Drake discussed the new MBX8 nitro buggy.
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Tuesday, Jan 9, 2018
AnnouncementsSpanish off-road racing brothers Bryan Baldo and Oscar Baldo have joined the growing HotRace Tyres team.
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Tuesday, Jan 9, 2018
AnnouncementsFormer 4WD world champion Bruno Coelho will now be powered by Sunpadow batteries.
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Monday, Jan 8, 2018
AnnouncementsFlorida-based Leadfinger Racing has teamed up with SoCal-based racer Erik Koski to better serve the opposite side of the country.
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Monday, Jan 8, 2018
AnnouncementsInternational on- and off-road racing superstar Bruno Coelho uses HUDY setup and pit accessories.
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Monday, Jan 8, 2018
AnnouncementsFifth-scale touring car racers from around the globe will meet at Homestead RC Raceway in March for three days of racing under the Florida sun.
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Monday, Jan 8, 2018
AnnouncementsRaw Speed has signed SoCal off-road racer Jake Mayo to use the company's tires and accessories in all 1/10- and 1/8-scale off-road races.
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Monday, Jan 8, 2018
AnnouncementsFollowing a statement posted last week by reigning national champion Ty Tessmann, Hobbywing has published its own press release about the Canadian driver joining the company's team.
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Friday, Jan 5, 2018
AnnouncementsArizona off-road racer Tanner Denney is the latest to be named a member of the Muchmore Racing team.
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Friday, Jan 5, 2018
AnnouncementsReigning ROAR national champ Ty Tessmann will use the A Main Hobbies ProTek RC line of batteries, chargers and accessories in 2018.
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Friday, Jan 5, 2018
AnnouncementsLuca Albanese will compete with Tekno RC vehicles and RC Concept electronics after signing a new deal with GB Racing Model for 2018.
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Thursday, Jan 4, 2018
AnnouncementsReigning 2WD, 4WD and stadium truck national champion Ty Tessmann announced on Facebook that he has signed with Hobbywing.
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![Watch the Kyosho Outlaw Rampage go for a quick bash [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/16833/kyosho_outlawrampage-video_ssm.jpg "Watch the Kyosho Outlaw Rampage go for a quick bash [VIDEO]")
Wednesday, Jan 3, 2018
AnnouncementsCheck out how the new Kyosho Outlaw Rampage, with its combination of independent front suspension and solid rear axle, handles dirt bumps and big plastic ramps.
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Wednesday, Jan 3, 2018
AnnouncementsZeke Ballinger split from AE/Reedy and joined the Team Losi Racing camp with Team Orion power for 2018.
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Wednesday, Jan 3, 2018
AnnouncementsFollowing two years with TLR, Caleb Stevens made the switch to Team Associated and Reedy for 2018.
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Wednesday, Jan 3, 2018
AnnouncementsIf you didn't get a spot in the Open class lottery for the Reedy Race of Champions, you have one last shot to qualify your way into the show at OCRC Raceway.
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Wednesday, Jan 3, 2018
AnnouncementsItalian off-road racer Marco Baruffolo announced on his Facebook page yesterday afternoon that he has joined the XRAY team for 2018.
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Tuesday, Jan 2, 2018
AnnouncementsOrganizers of the 2018 RC Christmas Cup in the Ukraine have shared the upcoming event's details, information, and invitation.
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Tuesday, Jan 2, 2018
AnnouncementsThe privateer race team of Factory Tracks Racing has parted ways with previous tire sponsor, and has joined with Pro-Line Racing for 2018.
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Tuesday, Jan 2, 2018
AnnouncementsAfter his departure from Team Associated announced last week, Arizona-native Tommy Hinz has announced his signing with Team XRAY and Hobbywing USA for 2018.
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Tuesday, Jan 2, 2018
AnnouncementsFormer Euros, EOS and Reedy Race champion Jorn Neumann has joined the Schumacher team.
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Tuesday, Jan 2, 2018
AnnouncementsFormer Austrian off-road champion Martin Wollanka has joined the SWORKz team for 1/10-scale and 1/8-scale off-road.
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Tuesday, Jan 2, 2018
AnnouncementsMugen Seiki Europe announced that former world champion Robert Batlle will use the company's Ninja engines in 2018 and beyond.
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Tuesday, Jan 2, 2018
AnnouncementsMuchmore Racing named Joe Pillars the North American team manager.
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Friday, Dec 29, 2017
AnnouncementsTeam Orion announced that long-time team manager Joe Pillars has left the company after 17 years, and Chad Phillips has taken over the role.
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![Watch King drive a Serpent SRX8E at Revelation Raceway [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/16798/king_serpent-video_ssm.jpg "Watch King drive a Serpent SRX8E at Revelation Raceway [VIDEO]")
Friday, Dec 29, 2017
AnnouncementsSoCal outdoor hotspot Revelation Raceway posted an Instagram video of former world champion Cody King driving a Serpent SRX8E buggy, and the video was shared by a member of Serpent America — bolstering rumors the driver could still ink an official deal for 2018.
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Friday, Dec 29, 2017
AnnouncementsSunpadow RC has announced the 2018 SIGP which is scheduled for March 16-18, 2018 at the ARC International Track in Xiamen, China.
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Friday, Dec 29, 2017
AnnouncementsAs rumored, Tommy Hinz has ended his seven-year relationship with Team Associated and Reedy — and will mark his first major event with new sponsors next month.
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Friday, Dec 29, 2017
AnnouncementsAdam Drake is making a return to electric racing and has signed a deal with PR Racing — here's the scoop from Bellgate Distributors.
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Thursday, Dec 28, 2017
AnnouncementsAs the R/C "Silly Season" continues, Ty Tessmann has announced his departure from Team Orion for his electric off-road racing program.
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Thursday, Dec 28, 2017
AnnouncementsSpeedzone USA is now accepting sponsorship applications for the 2018 racing season.
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![New Losi off-road vehicle to drop tomorrow [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/16782/losi_upcomingrelease_ssm.jpg "New Losi off-road vehicle to drop tomorrow [VIDEO]")
Wednesday, Dec 27, 2017
AnnouncementsHorizon Hobby is going to release a new vehicle tomorrow — perhaps called the "Super Baja," according to a teaser image — and this clip suggests it'll be a dust-throwing machine.
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Wednesday, Dec 27, 2017
AnnouncementsApex Raceway will host the first ROAR Nationals of 2018, for Carpet On-Road, over the weekend of March 9-11 — and registration is open now through February 22nd.
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Wednesday, Dec 27, 2017
AnnouncementsTwo-time national champion Tater Sontag signed a contract extension with Team Trinity.
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Wednesday, Dec 27, 2017
AnnouncementsFormer world champion Robert Batlle joined the Hotrace Tyres team.
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![Aussie Builds to give away B6D to lucky local Junior-class racer [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/16775/aussiebuilds_b6dgiveaway_ssm.jpg "Aussie Builds to give away B6D to lucky local Junior-class racer [VIDEO]")
Wednesday, Dec 27, 2017
AnnouncementsAndrew Selvaggi of Aussie Builds talked about why RC racing means so much to him before pledging to donate his B6D that he'll use at the Reedy Race to a Junior racer in his local area — and asked his audience for future video topics.
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![Watch how to make a Pro-Line Racing Monster Slash [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/16773/proline_monsterslash_ssm.jpg "Watch how to make a Pro-Line Racing Monster Slash [VIDEO]")
Wednesday, Dec 27, 2017
AnnouncementsYour Slash 2WD or Slash 4x4 is just a body swap and new set of Pro-Line Racing Tires away from being a Monster Slash!
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![Watch the Traxxas Ford Mustang GT hit the skate park [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/16771/traxxas_mustang_freestyle_ssm.jpg "Watch the Traxxas Ford Mustang GT hit the skate park [VIDEO]")
Wednesday, Dec 27, 2017
AnnouncementsWe've seen a bunch of Traxxas vehicles pull off impressive tricks at skate parks, but the Ford Mustang GT?!
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Wednesday, Dec 27, 2017
AnnouncementsTLR Europe announced that former Italian champ Riccardo Rabitti re-joined the team.
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Wednesday, Dec 27, 2017
AnnouncementsFlorida-based racer Roniel Regalado has joined the Serpent team.
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Wednesday, Dec 27, 2017
AnnouncementsEast Coast off-road racing standout Ryan Millington has joined the Fantom Racing team.
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Wednesday, Dec 27, 2017
AnnouncementsPower HD announced that it has added German touring car ace Christopher Krapp to its race team.
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Wednesday, Dec 27, 2017
AnnouncementsWisconsin native and former Reedy Race Open-class winner Chad Due has been named part of the Team Losi Racing team for 2018, and will use Team Orion power.
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![What's in the HPI Venture FJ box? [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/16754/hpi_venture-unbox_ssm.jpg "What's in the HPI Venture FJ box? [VIDEO]")
Friday, Dec 22, 2017
AnnouncementsHPI Racing unboxed its Venture FJ scaler rig to show everything that's included.
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Friday, Dec 22, 2017
AnnouncementsReigning British champion Tim Wood has joined the Shepherd Micro Racing squad.
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Friday, Dec 22, 2017
AnnouncementsSpanish on-road racer Johnny Pastor has extended his contract with Modelix Racing.
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Friday, Dec 22, 2017
AnnouncementsHorizon Hobby shared a teaser image dated December 28, 2017 to its social media feeds showing nothing but a dusty rooster tail. What do you think it might be?
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![Watch Batlle describe and drive the MBX8 [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/16743/mugenseikieuropa_battlembx8_ssm.jpg "Watch Batlle describe and drive the MBX8 [VIDEO]")
Friday, Dec 22, 2017
AnnouncementsMugen Seiki Europa published a video of former world champion Robert Batlle talking about the MBX8 buggy, and driving it back-to-back with the MBX7R.
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![Watch two Pro-Line MT 4x4 monster trucks tearing up the sand box [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/16741/proline_mt4x4-sandbox_ssm.jpg "Watch two Pro-Line MT 4x4 monster trucks tearing up the sand box [VIDEO]")
Friday, Dec 22, 2017
AnnouncementsPro-Line's latest action clip shows two MT 4x4's with Sand Paw tires throwing up some serious roost.
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Friday, Dec 22, 2017
AnnouncementsFormer world champion Alexander Hagberg will remain with XRAY for the 2018 season.
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Friday, Dec 22, 2017
AnnouncementsRiccardo Masaggia renewed his contract with James Racing Europe for 2018.
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Wednesday, Dec 20, 2017
AnnouncementsAfter nearly twenty years in a racing career that has also spanned across the country, Jose Zayas announced that he has resigned from Team Losi Racing.
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Wednesday, Dec 20, 2017
AnnouncementsAfter raising $5000 in support from the racing community in just two weeks, PDX RC Underground opened its doors to all racers.
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![Watch the Traxxas XO-1 hit 100 mph at Texas Motorplex [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/16722/traxxas_xo1-100mph-video_ssm.jpg "Watch the Traxxas XO-1 hit 100 mph at Texas Motorplex [VIDEO]")
Wednesday, Dec 20, 2017
AnnouncementsYes, a stock Traxxas XO-1 is capable of hitting the century mark.
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Tuesday, Dec 19, 2017
AnnouncementsTyler Jones has chosen to race with Team Trinity power for the 2018 season.
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Tuesday, Dec 19, 2017
Announcements2018 will mark the 12th anniversary between TLR and Dakotah Phend, and it will not be the last. TLR has announced a multi-year contract extension with Phend for 2018 and beyond.
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Tuesday, Dec 19, 2017
AnnouncementsIFMAR World Champion and multi-time European Champion, Robert Batlle, has announced his departure from AKA.
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Tuesday, Dec 19, 2017
AnnouncementsFantom Racing is pleased to announce that TORC Series Champion, CJ Greaves, has chosen Fantom Racing to power his R/C efforts in off-road and dirt oval for 2018.
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Tuesday, Dec 19, 2017
AnnouncementsFlorida-based father and son team Mike Walker and Trent Walker have signed with JQ Racing for the 2018 season.
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Tuesday, Dec 19, 2017
AnnouncementsLess than a week after signing with a new chassis sponsor, Dreighton Stoub announced he has signed with Team Orion as well.
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Monday, Dec 18, 2017
AnnouncementsJunior racers at last weekend’s fourth round of the 2017 Traction RC Keilor Cup at KEORCA in Victoria, Australia went home with some very cool mementos donated by the top pros at the IFMAR Worlds, like Spencer Rivkin, Kyle McBride, Jared Tebo, Ty Tessman, Lee Martin and double world champ Ryan Maifield.
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Monday, Dec 18, 2017
AnnouncementsArrowmax RC has confirmed Felix Law, Rocket Zhang, and Stick King for the Arrowmax Asia Race Cup final at Yatabe Arena.
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Friday, Dec 15, 2017
AnnouncementsReigning 2WD and 4WD world champion Ryan Maifield has agreed to stick with Team Orion power.
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Friday, Dec 15, 2017
AnnouncementsThe Big Blue Tent podcast crew talked to RawSpeed Inc owner and YouTube commentator Jason Snyder in their latest episode.
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Thursday, Dec 14, 2017
AnnouncementsIn the newest TLR Blog Update, JR Mitch has shared his newest setup for the 22T 4.0 stadium truck from the recent Horizon Hobby Midwest Classic.
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Thursday, Dec 14, 2017
AnnouncementsAfter a year away from the team, BRCA National finalist Eugene Galley has returned to Schumacher Racing for 2018.
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![HotRace Tyres to sign top off-road driver? [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/16667/hotrace_newdriver_ssm.jpg "HotRace Tyres to sign top off-road driver? [VIDEO]")
Wednesday, Dec 13, 2017
AnnouncementsHotRace Tyres published a short teaser video to create excitement over an upcoming announcement of a top off-road driver joining the team. Who do you think it is?
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![Watch Ronnefalk's air filter and throttle EPA tips [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/16665/ronnefalk_airfilter-throttleepa_ssm.jpg "Watch Ronnefalk's air filter and throttle EPA tips [VIDEO]")
Wednesday, Dec 13, 2017
AnnouncementsFollow along with world champion David Ronnefalk as he talks about preparing air filters and setting throttle end points.
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Wednesday, Dec 13, 2017
AnnouncementsReigning 13.5 4WD national champion Dreighton Stoub is the latest driver to join the growing Yokomo USA team.
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Wednesday, Dec 13, 2017
AnnouncementsLess than a month after announcing a contract extension, Italian off-road racer Luca Albanese said he's departed from the AlexModellismo team.
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![How to bind receivers to the Futaba 7PX [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/16656/futaba_7pxbinding-video_ssm.jpg "How to bind receivers to the Futaba 7PX [VIDEO]")
Wednesday, Dec 13, 2017
AnnouncementsThe latest instructional video published by the Hobbico Keep It RC YouTube channel shows how to connect five different types of receivers to the Futaba 7PX.
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Wednesday, Dec 13, 2017
AnnouncementsAfter 15 years racing for the company, with the last five as North American Technical Representative, Billy Sutton graciously announced the end of his tenure with Schumacher.
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Tuesday, Dec 12, 2017
AnnouncementsSerpent has announced the signing of Indonesian racer Christian Mamesah.
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Monday, Dec 11, 2017
AnnouncementsMike Garrison's annual "Off-Road JAM" returns for its sixth year in a row to Fastlane Raceway in Blue Springs, Missouri on January 26-28, 2018. Entries for the event are now open, with a cap of 400 entries.
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Monday, Dec 11, 2017
AnnouncementsArrowmax RC has announced that Akio Sobue is confirmed for the AARC at Yatabe Arena in Japan.
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Monday, Dec 11, 2017
AnnouncementsPolish super-star and Worlds finalist, Michal Orlowski, has renewed his contract with Schumacher Racing for the upcoming 2018 racing season.
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![Watch the new Pro-Line Racing 1946 Dodge Power Wagon in action [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/16627/proline_powerwagonvideo_ssm.jpg "Watch the new Pro-Line Racing 1946 Dodge Power Wagon in action [VIDEO]")
Friday, Dec 8, 2017
AnnouncementsThis new action clip from Pro-Line Racing shows a scale rig topped with the new 1946 Dodge Power Wagon shell rocking and rolling.
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Friday, Dec 8, 2017
AnnouncementsFrench off-road racer Jean-Pierrick Sartel joined the 6mik team.
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Friday, Dec 8, 2017
AnnouncementsMugen Seiki France announced its yearly off- and on-road race for customers will be held in Reims at the beginning of June.
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Friday, Dec 8, 2017
AnnouncementsAndrea Leo has teamed up with IconRC to provide tech support to Highest RC servo users in Europe.
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![Watch how to program S.Bus servos with Futaba 7PX radio [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/16622/futaba_programmingsbusservosvideo_ssm.jpg "Watch how to program S.Bus servos with Futaba 7PX radio [VIDEO]")
Friday, Dec 8, 2017
AnnouncementsHobbico published a new how-to video to its Keep It RC YouTube channel that details the process of programming S.Bus servos directly from the 7PX transmitter.
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Thursday, Dec 7, 2017
AnnouncementsSouthSide RC Raceway is pleased to announce that Levi Jackson of SiK Track Designs will be the official track builder and layout designer for the 2018 ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals and Nationals Warm-Up events.
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Thursday, Dec 7, 2017
AnnouncementsPro-Line Racing has announced their annual 12 Days of Christmas Big Give giveaway starting tomorrow.
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Thursday, Dec 7, 2017
AnnouncementsOnce again, JConcepts and Pro-Line Racing will split 2WD and 4WD spec tire duties at the Reedy Race hosted by OCRC Raceway.
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Wednesday, Dec 6, 2017
AnnouncementsTeam Losi Racing driver JR Mitch won the E-Buggy class at the Fall Brawl, and now you can copy his 8IGHT-E 4.0 setup.
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Wednesday, Dec 6, 2017
AnnouncementsThe JQ Products racing team published new setup sheets after the Fall Brawl, including a new starting point as well as the configuration Joseph Quagraine and Greg Degani used at the race.
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![Watch JConcepts recap the Monster Truck Hall of Fame induction ceremony and RC demo [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/16597/jconcepts_mthalloffame_ssm.jpg "Watch JConcepts recap the Monster Truck Hall of Fame induction ceremony and RC demo [VIDEO]")
Wednesday, Dec 6, 2017
AnnouncementsFollow along with Jason Ruona and Fred Reep as they discuss the Monster Truck Hall of Fame induction ceremony, which included an exhibition of RC monster trucks.
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![Watch this awesome HPI RC cars paintball battle [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/16593/hpi_rccars-versus-paintballers_ssm.jpg "Watch this awesome HPI RC cars paintball battle [VIDEO]")
Wednesday, Dec 6, 2017
AnnouncementsWatch a handful of HPI Racing RC cars take on ATV-mounted paintballers!
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![Watch Lutz show how to set gear mesh in the Tekno RC EB410 [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/16587/tekno_gearmesh_ssm.jpg "Watch Lutz show how to set gear mesh in the Tekno RC EB410 [VIDEO]")
Tuesday, Dec 5, 2017
AnnouncementsFollow along with Tekno RC team driver Ryan Lutz as he demonstrates the proper procedure for setting gear mesh in the EB410 buggy.
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Tuesday, Dec 5, 2017
AnnouncementsHot Race Tyres updated the sidewall of its lineup of 1/8-scale off-road tires with more reinforcement, yielding better performance and longer wear.
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![Watch Drake describe Mugen's new 47-tooth HTD spur gear [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/16585/drake_spurgear_ssm.jpg "Watch Drake describe Mugen's new 47-tooth HTD spur gear [VIDEO]")
Tuesday, Dec 5, 2017
AnnouncementsFollow along with Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing as he talks about the optional 47-tooth spur gear now available for the HT differentials.
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Monday, Dec 4, 2017
AnnouncementsThe Yokomo US squad added seven new drivers, as Tanner Day, Chris Jarosz, Kyle Gough, Andy Krivitz, Brandon Foote, Andrew Daniel and Michael Rhodes all agreed to race Team Yokomo vehicles.
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Monday, Dec 4, 2017
AnnouncementsAfter years of rumors, Mugen Seiki Europa confirmed that a new MBX8 nitro buggy kit is on its way.
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![Inside look at JConcepts Stage 4 Monster Truck concept [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/16562/jconcepts_stage4monstertruckconcept-cover_ssm.jpg "Inside look at JConcepts Stage 4 Monster Truck concept [VIDEO]")
Friday, Dec 1, 2017
AnnouncementsUsing the Traxxas Slash 4x4 or Stampede 4x4 as a base, as well as its own monster truck conversion kit, JConcepts pieced together parts from Team Associated, MIP and King Headz to create the ultimate race-and-bash monster truck.
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Friday, Dec 1, 2017
AnnouncementsYokomo US added multi-time ROAR nationals finalist JP Richards to its growing team.
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Friday, Dec 1, 2017
AnnouncementsSchumacher added five Belgian racers to its team: father and daughter Marco and Esmée Briers, young up-and-comer Senne Pauwels, and father and son Steven and Jonas Martens.
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Friday, Dec 1, 2017
AnnouncementsTop Chinese on-road racer Rocket Zhang agreed to join the Arrowmax team.
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Friday, Dec 1, 2017
AnnouncementsTeam Orion has published a new sponsorship application form. Are you interested in joining the world championship-winning team? Fill this out now!
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Thursday, Nov 30, 2017
AnnouncementsJarno Pijpers from the Netherlands has signed on with SWORKz to race the 1/10-scale and 1/8-scale off-road lineup of vehicles for 2018.
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Thursday, Nov 30, 2017
AnnouncementsThree months after scoring a top-five finish at the ROAR Nationals in Modified Short Course, Nevada resident Chris Jarosz announced the end of a two-year stint with Kyosho America.
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Thursday, Nov 30, 2017
AnnouncementsMaryland native Enzo Albertoni has joined the Kyosho America team through the 2018 season.
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Thursday, Nov 30, 2017
AnnouncementsAfter four years racing for a different radio system, East Coast off-roader Deon Gray announced via Facebook that he had joined the Sanwa squad.
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Wednesday, Nov 29, 2017
AnnouncementsHobby Action RC Raceway published the race dates, as well as when entries will open, for the second annual Desert Classic.
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![Watch HPI drift cars slide through scenic scale course [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/16536/hpiracing_driftclub_ssm.jpg "Watch HPI drift cars slide through scenic scale course [VIDEO]")
Wednesday, Nov 29, 2017
AnnouncementsThis new HPI Racing RC drift club video shows a wide assortment of vehicles artfully navigating an incredibly detailed environment.
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Wednesday, Nov 29, 2017
AnnouncementsRyan Lutz summarized the trials and successes of his 2017 campaign - check it out here.
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![Watch the Kyosho Mad Crusher go bashing on the beach [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/16533/kyosho_madcrusher-beachraid_ssm.jpg "Watch the Kyosho Mad Crusher go bashing on the beach [VIDEO]")
Wednesday, Nov 29, 2017
AnnouncementsThis new Kyosho action clip shows the nitro-burning Mad Crusher blasting through some shoreline sand.
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![Behind the scenes of the Traxxas Monster Truck Tour [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/16527/traxxas_monstertrucktourvideo_ssm.jpg "Behind the scenes of the Traxxas Monster Truck Tour [VIDEO]")
Wednesday, Nov 29, 2017
AnnouncementsThe Traxxas Monster Truck Tour puts on 70 shows per year in the U.S. and around the globe, with high-octane monster truck excitement alongside freestyle motocross demos and — you guessed it — RC cars.
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Wednesday, Nov 29, 2017
AnnouncementsThe first season of the Arrowmax Asia Race Cup will wrap up at the Yatabe Arena in Japan on January 13-14, with international stars Nicholas Lee and Viktor Wilck racing alongside previous round winners who received a free trip.
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Wednesday, Nov 29, 2017
AnnouncementsSouthern California nitro racer Colin Herzig joined the HB Racing team through at least 2018.
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Wednesday, Nov 29, 2017
AnnouncementsNewly-crowned IFMAR world champion Dario Balestri and the Infinity Creation Model team look to close 2017 with more wins at the US World Nitro Cup in Florida this weekend.
[ read more ]
Wednesday, Nov 29, 2017
AnnouncementsJoseph Quagraine and the JQ Products team will be hosting a free racing clinic at the Fall Brawl, and it's open to all racers regardless of brand.
[ read more ]
Tuesday, Nov 28, 2017
AnnouncementsGary Wright of the Midwest Nitro Series, and Ryan Klemme of the Midwest RC Tour have announced they will team up for a four race 1/8-scale off-road series in 2018.
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Monday, Nov 27, 2017
AnnouncementsAKA is now accepting sponsorship applications for their 2018 race team.
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Monday, Nov 27, 2017
AnnouncementsRocket Zhang from China has joined the Serpent on-road team.
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Thursday, Nov 23, 2017
AnnouncementsA Main Hobbies is giving away free stuff to the first 100 customers who spend $200 or more during the annual Black Friday sale, where popular gear will be available at deep discounts.
[ read more ]
Thursday, Nov 23, 2017
AnnouncementsLiveTime has a new Black Edition MyLaps Transpodner, as well as crazy pricing during their annual Black Friday sale.
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Wednesday, Nov 22, 2017
AnnouncementsEuropean GT champ Toni Santana joined the XRAY team.
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Wednesday, Nov 22, 2017
AnnouncementsItalian off-road racer Luca Albanese announced that he has signed with James Racing Europe and will return for a third season with Alex Modellismo.
[ read more ]
Wednesday, Nov 22, 2017
AnnouncementsNEO Race champ and Euros runner-up Davide Ongaro signed a contract extension with AKA Products.
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Wednesday, Nov 22, 2017
AnnouncementsAs he prepared for the upcoming Fall Brawl, Team Losi Racing blogger JR Mitch shared a tip on preparing an air filter for nitro vehicles.
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Tuesday, Nov 21, 2017
AnnouncementsAbsoluteHobbyz.com is offering up to 15% off during their Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale running now through December 2nd.
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Monday, Nov 20, 2017
AnnouncementsMorris Voldenauer has joined the SWORKz German race team for his 1/10-scale and 1/8-scale race program.
[ read more ]
Monday, Nov 20, 2017
AnnouncementsEustace Moore Jr., CEO of MIP, has announced that MIP has parted ways with long-time distributor Hobbico / Great Planes.
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Friday, Nov 17, 2017
AnnouncementsSouthside Raceway in Lake City, Florida will host the 2018 ROAR Fuel 1/8 Off-Road Nationals Warm-Up race on March 23-23, 2018. Pre-entry for the event is now available online.
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![Watch the introduction of the 2017 VRC Pro Off-road Worlds track [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/16440/VRC Worlds Track_ssm.jpg "Watch the introduction of the 2017 VRC Pro Off-road Worlds track [VIDEO]")
Thursday, Nov 16, 2017
AnnouncementsVRC Pro has announced the addition of the popular 2014 Buggyland track in Fuencarral, Spain to the simulator. The track will be launched shortly before it hosts the 2017 VRC Off-road World Championships.
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Thursday, Nov 16, 2017
AnnouncementsFlash Point R/C has announced they are now accepting sponsorship applications for the 2018 race team.
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Thursday, Nov 16, 2017
AnnouncementsMIP has announced that their limited edition black handle tools are coming back by popular demand with a limited release starting on Monday, November 20th.
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Thursday, Nov 16, 2017
AnnouncementsJan Ratheisky has chosen HUDY as his official source of tools, setup options, and accessories.
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Wednesday, Nov 15, 2017
AnnouncementsBittydesign has announced The EURO Contest is back for 2018, and will take place June 8-10, 2018 at the Barco Off-Road Track in Italy.
[ read more ]
Wednesday, Nov 15, 2017
AnnouncementsLeisure Hours is preparing to host the Horizon Hobby Hobby Midwest Classic and TLR Cup final for 2017 on December 8-10.
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Tuesday, Nov 14, 2017
AnnouncementsCapricorn RC has announced the signing of UK on-road racer Neal King. King will use the company's LAB C803 chassis powered by ONE engines for 2018.
[ read more ]
Monday, Nov 13, 2017
AnnouncementsDo you have what it takes to build a Nationals track? Southside Raceway, host of the 2018 ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals is taking bids to determine the official track builder for event.
[ read more ]
Monday, Nov 13, 2017
AnnouncementsTriton RC Racing Engines is now accepting sponsorship applications for the 2018 racing season.
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Monday, Nov 13, 2017
AnnouncementsHPI Racing has announced new partnerships with HRP, A Main Hobbies, and Hi-Performance Distributors to distribute the full HPI Racing product line across North America.
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Saturday, Nov 11, 2017
AnnouncementsOn the heels of the announcement that RC Tracks of Las Vegas is closing for good, co-owner Chris Tocco made his own statement about what happened.
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Friday, Nov 10, 2017
AnnouncementsAbout 8 PM CT on Friday, RC Tracks of Las Vegas owner David Tally posted an emotional statement to the facility's Facebook page to notify the RC public that the doors were closing for good.
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Friday, Nov 10, 2017
AnnouncementsSOAR Seiki Racing has signed Florida driver, Mitch Zeck, with two-year contract for 2018-19.
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Friday, Nov 10, 2017
AnnouncementsYokomo has announced that German driver, Yannic Prumper, has returned to the Factory Team for 2018.
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Thursday, Nov 9, 2017
AnnouncementsRevolution Design Racing Products has announced the signing of up and coming Italian driver, Natanaele Senesi.
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Wednesday, Nov 8, 2017
AnnouncementsVaterra published a teaser image to its social media feeds, promising another preview later this afternoon and full details as soon as tomorrow.
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![Watch the Traxxas Slash 4x4 tear up a bike park [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/16367/traxxas_slash4x4video_ssm.jpg "Watch the Traxxas Slash 4x4 tear up a bike park [VIDEO]")
Wednesday, Nov 8, 2017
AnnouncementsIn the latest Traxxas action clip, the Traxxas Slash 4x4 jumps and shreds its way through outdoor mountain bike terrain.
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Tuesday, Nov 7, 2017
AnnouncementsLess than a year after joining Team Losi Racing, Spanish off-road racing brothers Oscar and Bryan Baldo have announced they're moving on for the 2018 season.
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Monday, Nov 6, 2017
AnnouncementsTeam Yokomo added former Reedy Race Open-class podium finisher Andy DiBrino and Masters of Dirt 2WD champ Max Flurer to its growing US roster.
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Monday, Nov 6, 2017
AnnouncementsOn Friday evening, Cole Ogden announced he had joined the HB Racing team — and then he won the Fall Brawl Warm-Up race at the Badlands RC Supercross.
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Monday, Nov 6, 2017
AnnouncementsRepresentatives from EFRA member countries met in Austria this past weekend to discuss proposed amendments to existing rules — and to determine where the 2019 IFMAR World Championships for 1/10-scale electric off-road will be held.
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Monday, Nov 6, 2017
AnnouncementsYokomo has announced OCRC's Jake Thayer as their first major driver signing in the USA with Joe Pillars as team manager.
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Friday, Nov 3, 2017
AnnouncementsTeam Losi Racing drivers Dakotah Phend, JR Mitch and JP Richards will be at Leisure Hours RC Raceway for the Horizon Hobby Midwest Classic December 8-10 to host a Pro Q & A session, and the Spektrum RC service staff will be on site as well.
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Friday, Nov 3, 2017
AnnouncementsEast Coast off-road racer Deon Gray joined the MKS Servos USA team.
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Friday, Nov 3, 2017
AnnouncementsXRAY announced the dates for its three-race Italy Tour 2018.
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Thursday, Nov 2, 2017
AnnouncementsHRC Racing and Team Magic Europe have announced the signing of 2015 mod 1/10-scale touring car Swiss National Champion, Philipp Huber.
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Thursday, Nov 2, 2017
AnnouncementsROAR Racing has officially announced the 2018 Nationals schedule and locations of each event.
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Wednesday, Nov 1, 2017
AnnouncementsTyler Jones joined the growing MKS Servos USA team.
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Wednesday, Nov 1, 2017
AnnouncementsSOAR Seiki USA is preparing to release their new 998 TD1R buggy — and they are searching for team drivers who want to race it.
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![Watch Ronnefalk practice with new HB Racing D418 [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/16309/ronnefalk_practice_ssm.jpg "Watch Ronnefalk practice with new HB Racing D418 [VIDEO]")
Wednesday, Nov 1, 2017
AnnouncementsDavid Ronnefalk published a clip of a practice run in France as he prepares for the upcoming World Championships, driving an all-white 4WD buggy he said is an upcoming HB Racing D418.
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Wednesday, Nov 1, 2017
AnnouncementsInterested in representing the new lineup of Caster Racing vehicles at your local track? Here's how to apply to be a part of their team for 2018.
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Wednesday, Nov 1, 2017
AnnouncementsKyosho America named six-year factory driver Zack Rogers its new team manager.
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Wednesday, Nov 1, 2017
AnnouncementsTeam Yokomo officially announced that Joe Pillars will assume team manager duties for its growing American squad.
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Wednesday, Nov 1, 2017
AnnouncementsInterested racers must fill out an application by November 30 to be considered for the 2018 JConcepts team roster.
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![Watch an ARRMA Outcast fly over a pumpkin patch [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/16302/hobbico_pumpkinjumpin_ssm.jpg "Watch an ARRMA Outcast fly over a pumpkin patch [VIDEO]")
Wednesday, Nov 1, 2017
AnnouncementsHobbico's Keep It RC channel posted a new video with an orange-painted ARRMA Outcast hitting a ramp placed among a field of pumpkins.
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Wednesday, Nov 1, 2017
AnnouncementsThose interested in joining the Stickit1Racing team for 2018 have until the end of the month to apply.
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Wednesday, Nov 1, 2017
AnnouncementsWant to kick off the new year with a fresh look? BOOMrc is looking to add drivers to its team for 2018.
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Wednesday, Nov 1, 2017
AnnouncementsCole Ogden announced his resignation from Mugen Seiki Racing with a Facebook post earlier this morning, and rumors suggest he may already have his next deal lined up.
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![Jones split from Fantom Racing [UPDATED]](/pictures/news/16292/jones_fantom_ssm.jpg "Jones split from Fantom Racing [UPDATED]")
Tuesday, Oct 31, 2017
AnnouncementsFollowing two top-five finishes at the Masters of Dirt this past weekend, Tyler Jones announced that he is no longer part of the Fantom Racing squad.
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Tuesday, Oct 31, 2017
AnnouncementsFEMCA's Max Lim, who was instrumental in organizing last year's On-Road Worlds in Beijing and is spearheading the upcoming Electric Off-Road World Championships in Xiamen, posted a sneak peek at the track layout to his Facebook page.
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Tuesday, Oct 31, 2017
AnnouncementsJust in time for Halloween, Team Associated published a short video showing a nighttime security guard bumping into Santa Claus trying to find out what's going on inside the company's headquarters. What kind of vehicle do you think he gets at the end?
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![Watch how to solder ESC and motor wires with Aussie Builds [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/16289/Soldering_ssm.jpg "Watch how to solder ESC and motor wires with Aussie Builds [VIDEO]")
Tuesday, Oct 31, 2017
AnnouncementsAndrew Selvaggi has shared his latest tips and tricks tutorial via his Facebook page AussieBuilds. This edition covers proper techniques and tricks to soldering your ESC and motor wires.
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![Watch inside a nitro engine as it runs high speed [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/16287/Nitro Engine Inside_ssm.jpg "Watch inside a nitro engine as it runs high speed [VIDEO]")
Tuesday, Oct 31, 2017
AnnouncementsWhile this is not a new video to YouTube, it is quite fascinating, and one that Mike felt is worth sharing for those who have never seen it, and/or for those like himself who could watch this over and over and over. YouTuber JohnnyQ90 replaces the back plate of a nitro R/C engine with 12mm plexiglass, and displays the internals of the engine running wild as the engine revs high.
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Tuesday, Oct 31, 2017
Announcements702 RC Raceway in Las Vegas has announced the 8th annual Toys for Tots benefit race on December 16, 2017.
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Tuesday, Oct 31, 2017
AnnouncementsSwiss large scale champion and Swiss Mod Touring Championship round four winner, Renato Isler, has joined Team Magic Europe and HRC Distribution for the upcoming indoor and outdoor racing seasons.
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Tuesday, Oct 31, 2017
AnnouncementsPro-Line Racing has announced their "Creepy Halloween Sale" with a chance to save 15% and free shipping in the U.S.
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Monday, Oct 30, 2017
AnnouncementsXRAY announced that details of its 2018-spec XT2 stadium truck will be released as soon as in the next few days.
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Monday, Oct 30, 2017
AnnouncementsTeam Trinity president Ernie Provetti shared his thoughts about racing events instituting a handout motor rule.
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Monday, Oct 30, 2017
AnnouncementsEnter for your chance to win a top fuel ride-along with Larry Dixon or a $10,000 shopping spree with Traxxas.
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Monday, Oct 30, 2017
AnnouncementsXRAY has prepared a special grand prize for select drivers that will be attending the XRS Grand Final at Hudy Arena on May 4-6, 2018.
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Monday, Oct 30, 2017
AnnouncementsLeadfinger Racing has raced on the scene as one of the first to share a sneak peek of a new body for the recently released Tekno RC EB410 1/10-scale 4wd buggy. Little is officially known, but the teaser shared leaves a lot to wonder about.
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Monday, Oct 30, 2017
AnnouncementsAbsoluteHobbyz.com is offering up spooky savings this week by offering 10% off everything! Redeem your Halloween savings by entering coupon code "HALLOWEEN" at checkout.
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![Watch how A Main Hobbies created the Monster Slash [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/16266/amain_monsterslash_ssm.jpg "Watch how A Main Hobbies created the Monster Slash [VIDEO]")
Friday, Oct 27, 2017
AnnouncementsGot a 2WD Slash laying around, and looking for something different to drive? Check out this Monster Slash conversion concept from A Main Hobbies.
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![Check out Toyota UK's full-size Hilux Bruiser replica [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/16263/toyota_hiluxbruiser_ssm.jpg "Check out Toyota UK's full-size Hilux Bruiser replica [VIDEO]")
Friday, Oct 27, 2017
AnnouncementsToyota UK decked out its latest Hilux pickup truck to look like the iconic 1980s Tamiya Bruiser!
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Friday, Oct 27, 2017
AnnouncementsJQ Racing has begun accepting applications to join its growing international squad for next year.
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Friday, Oct 27, 2017
AnnouncementsVienna hosts the first round of the the eleventh season of the Euro Touring Series this weekend, where XRAY's Bruno Coelho enters as the two-time reigning champ.
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Friday, Oct 27, 2017
AnnouncementsThe newest Team Losi Racing blog post dives into the details, and benefits, of the new low-low roll center rear hinge pin brace and aluminum adjustable rear hubs that come with three different bearing inserts that are designed for the 8IGHT series of buggies and trucks.
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Thursday, Oct 26, 2017
AnnouncementsSpace is limited for the 1/8-scale nitro and electric portion of the 19th annual Dirt Nitro Challenge at Fear Farm RC Raceway. Don't hesitate - sign up right away!
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Thursday, Oct 26, 2017
Announcements1/8-scale On-Road World Champion and Shepherd driver, Simon Kurzbuch, will use Mugen Seiki MTC1 throughout upcoming winter season for national and international events.
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Thursday, Oct 26, 2017
AnnouncementsIn the latest TLR blog update, JR Mitch has announced that Tyler Jones and himself will be on-site racing for the 2017 Masters of Dirt at BeachRC - inviting racers to stop by for TLR support, setup, and advice.
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Thursday, Oct 26, 2017
Announcements702 RC Raceway is pleased to announce the Las Vegas Gran Prix Winter Edition 2018 - sponsored by Gravity RC.
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Wednesday, Oct 25, 2017
Announcements17-time on-road and 2-time off-road Brazilian champion Flavio Elias joined the Mugen Seiki Racing team.
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![A Main Hobbies added turf track to Silver Dollar RC Raceway [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/16229/amain_turftrack_ssm.jpg "A Main Hobbies added turf track to Silver Dollar RC Raceway [VIDEO]")
Tuesday, Oct 24, 2017
AnnouncementsThe Silver Dollar RC Raceway operated by A Main Hobbies now features an astroturf track for 1/10-scale vehicles that attracted quite the crowd for its first weekend.
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Tuesday, Oct 24, 2017
AnnouncementsMugen Seiki Racing is now accepting sponsorship applications for drivers interested in applying to be part of the 2018 race team.
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Monday, Oct 23, 2017
AnnouncementsXRAY has announced the second season of the XRS Italy Tour, kicking off on November 19th at Minirace Casoria.
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Friday, Oct 20, 2017
AnnouncementsThe Euro Offroad Series begins this weekend in Poland, where Michal Orlowski will look to repeat his success from last year and 4WD champion Bruno Coelho hopes to continue momentum from last season's finale.
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Friday, Oct 20, 2017
AnnouncementsFollow any of miniPRO's social media accounts to be entered into a contest to win a free motor dyno on Black Friday!
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Friday, Oct 20, 2017
AnnouncementsOn Sunday, RC Crew Chief will issue a new version that includes new steering bellcrank, rack, and trailing axle options among the updates.
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Friday, Oct 20, 2017
AnnouncementsGerman nitro on-road front-runner Tobias Kerler has agreed to race the Capricorn C803.
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![Watch Drake describe his new nitro engine break-in method [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/16180/drake_ebis-video_ssm.jpg "Watch Drake describe his new nitro engine break-in method [VIDEO]")
Wednesday, Oct 18, 2017
AnnouncementsFollow along as Mugen Seiki Racing star Adam Drake talks about how he prepares his O.S. Speed Engines to hit the track.
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Wednesday, Oct 18, 2017
AnnouncementsSixteen-year-old Dutch touring car frontrunner Jari Van de Wal joined the Team Magic Europe squad.
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Tuesday, Oct 17, 2017
AnnouncementsHobbico has announced the ARRMAgeddon Bash n' Dash on October 28th at Falcon Hobby Supply in Springfield, Illinois.
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Friday, Oct 13, 2017
AnnouncementsOver four months of work (and more than 2000 LED's) went into the creation of GTA Raceway, a spectacular new Mini-Z track set to open in Toronto next week.
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Friday, Oct 13, 2017
AnnouncementsThe Full Throttle RC Park in Green Island, New York announced that its annual Mayhem Race will take place over two days for the first time, with additional practice on Friday, to pack more fun into the third weekend of November.
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Friday, Oct 13, 2017
AnnouncementsHobbico and Falcon Hobby Supply are teaming up for a day of RC fun, including a kids area, long jump contest, high jump competition, tug o' war, 100-yard dash, raffle and more!
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Friday, Oct 13, 2017
AnnouncementsErik Steel mimicked his favorite full-size race car drivers by carrying a stack of printed cards with him to sign and hand out to kids at the Northeast Oval Racers Association season opener at Lake City Speedway — hopefully hooking future racers into the hobby.
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Friday, Oct 13, 2017
AnnouncementsMulti-time world champion and well-known product designer Mark Pavidis posted to his personal Facebook page yesterday that he was no longer employed by AKA Products.
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Thursday, Oct 12, 2017
AnnouncementsOlly Jefferies has chosen HUDY as his official source of RC tools and accessories.
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Wednesday, Oct 11, 2017
AnnouncementsIn just over a week, the seventh season of the Euro Offroad Series will kick off in Poland - with former world champions Ty Tessmann and Atsushi Hara scheduled to attend.
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Wednesday, Oct 11, 2017
AnnouncementsOn November 18, Hobby Action RC Raceway will be hosting a charity race in which each unwrapped toy is worth a free race entry.
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Wednesday, Oct 11, 2017
AnnouncementsIn addition to racing his LRP-powered Team Associated vehicles, Italian off-road racer Andrea Leo will be tasked with assisting customers across Southern Italy.
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Wednesday, Oct 11, 2017
AnnouncementsFollowing a win this past weekend with his new MC5R engine, Korean racer Ryan Lee has been officially named a member of the RC Concept team.
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![Watch and learn hard and soft suspension arms explained by David Ronnefalk [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/16112/Ronnefalk Main_ssm.jpg "Watch and learn hard and soft suspension arms explained by David Ronnefalk [VIDEO]")
Tuesday, Oct 10, 2017
AnnouncementsIFMAR World Champion, David Ronnefalk, has shared his latest YouTube video in which he discusses and explains the differences and characteristics of hard and soft suspension arms.
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Monday, Oct 9, 2017
AnnouncementsXRAY is happy to announce that Austrian & ETS Champion Herbert Weber has joined the XRAY Factory Team to race the XRAY X1 platform.
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Monday, Oct 9, 2017
AnnouncementsFollowing the signing of Dominic Nunn to XRAY, comes the official announcement that Nunn has chosen the FX Engines brand to power his new rides.
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![Second Pro-Line Racing teaser clip about upcoming release [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/16094/proline_teaser_ssm.jpg "Second Pro-Line Racing teaser clip about upcoming release [VIDEO]")
Friday, Oct 6, 2017
AnnouncementsPro-Line Racing published a second video with glimpses of the design and production of a new project scheduled to be announced at its Monster Truck-A-Palooza event next weekend.
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![ARRMA to release new 1/10-scale 4WD vehicle on Tuesday [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/16093/arrma_teaser_ssm.jpg "ARRMA to release new 1/10-scale 4WD vehicle on Tuesday [VIDEO]")
Friday, Oct 6, 2017
AnnouncementsARRMA published a quick teaser clip showing a new 1/10-scale 4WD vehicle that will be announced on Tuesday. What do you think it will be?
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Friday, Oct 6, 2017
AnnouncementsTeam Magic Europe driver Lionel Troyon published a series of tips to help E4RS4 drivers get the most out of their cars.
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Friday, Oct 6, 2017
AnnouncementsThe BRCA and Silverstone RCMCC will hold the Schumacher RC Racing British Off-Road Grand Prix at Centre:MK in January — here's the info you need to know to enter.
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Friday, Oct 6, 2017
AnnouncementsItalian electric touring car racer Federico Barbieri has joined the Xtreme Aerodynamics team.
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Thursday, Oct 5, 2017
AnnouncementsJimmy Babcock of the JBRL has announced the first ever JBRL Winter Indoor Off-Road Electric Series. The four-round series travels throughout southern California and spans from November to February.
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Thursday, Oct 5, 2017
AnnouncementsDue to the shock O-rings shipped with the T4'18 touring car kits, XRAY has announced a free replacement program for customers to replace the T4'18 O-rings with the O-rings used in previous T4 kits instead.
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Wednesday, Oct 4, 2017
AnnouncementsClasses for nitro and electric 1/8-scale vehicles, as well as 4x4 short course, will be recognized for the five-race Tekno RC Winter Series at the Hobbytown USA HobbyPlex, with car kits going to randomly-drawn winners in each class.
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![Watch Tessmann talk about installing servos [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/16068/tessmann_servos_ssm.jpg "Watch Tessmann talk about installing servos [VIDEO]")
Wednesday, Oct 4, 2017
AnnouncementsFormer world champ Ty Tessmann put together a clip showing how he installs and prepares his MKS servos in his XRAY vehicles.
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![Watch Ronnefalk discuss differences between universal and CV-style driveshafts [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/16067/ronnefalk_driveshaft-video_ssm.jpg "Watch Ronnefalk discuss differences between universal and CV-style driveshafts [VIDEO]")
Wednesday, Oct 4, 2017
AnnouncementsEver wondered what changing from universals to CVD's, or vice versa, will do to the performance of your vehicle? Follow along with world champion David Ronnefalk as he explains it all.
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Wednesday, Oct 4, 2017
AnnouncementsAn email from an anonymous source suggested that an Italian off-road racer is headed to Team Associated with LRP power.
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Wednesday, Oct 4, 2017
AnnouncementsUK driver Stephen Lander has agreed to drive the Capricorn F1-01.
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![Watch the JConcepts highlights from the RC Monster Truck Challenge World Finals [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/16060/JC Monster Truck_ssm.jpg "Watch the JConcepts highlights from the RC Monster Truck Challenge World Finals [VIDEO]")
Wednesday, Oct 4, 2017
AnnouncementsJConcepts has released a new video showcasing a recent R/C Monster Truck event. The event shown, held in Chester, NY features a stacked line-up of drivers competing for the overall RC Monster Truck Challenge World Final title.
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Tuesday, Oct 3, 2017
AnnouncementsThe Jamrock RC Car Club is teaming up with RMP & Associates Ltd to host a race on January 6-7, 2018 with the largest payout in the history of the Jamaican RC scene.
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![Watch Drake describe Flash Point RC fuel line [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/16055/drake_flashpointfuelline_ssm.jpg "Watch Drake describe Flash Point RC fuel line [VIDEO]")
Tuesday, Oct 3, 2017
AnnouncementsIn the latest clip from Mugen Seiki Racing star Adam Drake, the multi-time national champ talked about the fuel tubing available from Flash Point RC.
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Tuesday, Oct 3, 2017
AnnouncementsTeam Magic Europe and HRC Racing has announced Gabriele Maffeis as the newest member of their growing race team.
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Tuesday, Oct 3, 2017
AnnouncementsXRAY is pleased to announce the British off-road driver, Dominic Nunn has joined the XRAY factory team for the 2018 racing season.
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Monday, Oct 2, 2017
AnnouncementsHere's the list of the 100 drivers who were selected to compete in the Open class at OCRC Raceway for the 2018 Reedy International Off-Road Race of Champions.
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![Watch Ronnefalk show how to loosen up those tight hinge pin washers [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/16034/ronnefalk_hingepinwashers_ssm.jpg "Watch Ronnefalk show how to loosen up those tight hinge pin washers [VIDEO]")
Friday, Sep 29, 2017
AnnouncementsHave you noticed the hinge pin washers on your buggy fit really tightly, and that makes it difficult to disassemble your vehicle for maintenance? World champ David Ronnefalk has a quick fix for that.
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![What is Pro-Line Racing working on? [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/16031/proline_teaservideo_ssm.jpg "What is Pro-Line Racing working on? [VIDEO]")
Friday, Sep 29, 2017
AnnouncementsPro-Line Racing published a new teaser clip for a product set to drop on October 14, simply titled "Let's Do This."
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Friday, Sep 29, 2017
AnnouncementsThe Euro Nitro Series wraps up this weekend in Italy, and the 1/8-scale nitro championship will be decided between front runners Bruno Coelho and Simon Kurzbuch.
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![Watch two latest episodes of JConcepts Vlog [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/16029/jconcepts_vlog_ssm.jpg "Watch two latest episodes of JConcepts Vlog [VIDEO]")
Friday, Sep 29, 2017
AnnouncementsFollow along with the JConcepts recap of the High Voltage 4-Link Nationals, the Southern Nationals, and the the new P-One and L1 Layla on-road racing bodies.
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![Drone versus nitro buggy [VIDEO]](/pictures/news/16028/drone-vs-buggy_ssm.jpg "Drone versus nitro buggy [VIDEO]")
Friday, Sep 29, 2017
AnnouncementsWatch top Spanish off-road racer Juan Carlos Canas square off against a drone pilot.
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Thursday, Sep 28, 2017
AnnouncementsThis weekend is host to the final round of the KOKC Dirt Oval Championship, which will be held Saturday, September 30th at Fastlane Raceway in Blue Springs, Missouri. Among some of the best dirt oval racers from the midwest, multi-time off-road World Champion Jared Tebo will also be in attendance to wheel his first ever R/C sprint car.
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Thursday, Sep 28, 2017
AnnouncementsVRC Pro has shared a preview of what's to come for the winter 2017 season of simulator racing. The preview includes a new GT3 class, three new tracks (off-road, carpet, and Rally X), a new bump-up finals race format, and 2017 VRC Worlds information.
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