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Matsukura signed with Sunpadow

Chinese LiPo battery manufacturer Sunpadow will power multi-time world champion Naoto Matsukura for the 2017 season.

Aaron Waldron April 6, 2017, 8:45 a.m. View Comments

Yokomo signed Zambrzycki

After several years of racing the brand's vehicles as a privateer, young Polish national champion Bartek Zambrzycki has joined the Team Yokomo factory squad.

Aaron Waldron April 5, 2017, 8:27 a.m. View Comments

Matsukura signed with Arrowmax

Arrowmax RC has added multi-time world champion Naoto Matsukura to its star-studded international racing team.

Aaron Waldron April 5, 2017, 8:24 a.m. View Comments

Watch the Traxxas Slash 4x4 fly through an empty skate park [VIDEO]

The latest action clip from Traxxas shows a TSM-equipped Slash 4x4 putting together one of the coolest skate park runs ever by an RC vehicle, with technical tricks and big air.

Aaron Waldron April 5, 2017, 9:14 a.m. View Comments

Russian Grand Prix to be held during Moscow Hobby Expo next weekend

MicroRC.ru will host over 150 drivers across seven different electric off-road classes at a temporary track built inside the Crocus Expo shopping mall for the Russian Grand Prix during the Moscow Hobby Expo April 14-16.

Aaron Waldron April 5, 2017, 9:01 a.m. View Comments

Santa Maria joined Indy RC World racing team

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

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

Maclan Racing signed Wong

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

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

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

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

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

Paparegas joined FX Engines

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

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

Philippine Masters 2017 announcement

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

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

Ty Tessmann launched revamped website

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

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

XRAY signed Georgiadis, Perez and Rathiesky

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

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

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

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

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

Watch the Traxxas X-Maxx shred a skatepark [VIDEO]

The newest Traxxas action clip involves the huge X-Maxx monster truck blasting and flying through an empty skate park.

Aaron Waldron March 28, 2017, 10:23 a.m. View Comments

Southern Indoor Championships with Giraldo RC [VIDEO]

Our friends at Giraldo RC have shared their latest video production, capturing some of the excitement, racing action, and good times from the 2017 Southern Indoor Championships.

Mike Garrison March 28, 2017, 9:51 a.m. View Comments

Watch Adam Drake show how to properly shim a clutch on a nitro engine [VIDEO]

In his latest instructional video, Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing goes through the process of shimming the clutch on a nitro engine.

Aaron Waldron March 28, 2017, 9:58 a.m. View Comments

BeachRC expanding with new paved on-road track

The work has begun on a brand new paved on-road track directly behind the BeachRC facility.

Mike Garrison March 28, 2017, 12:06 p.m. View Comments

Fischer returned to Capricorn

After less than a year away, German touring car ace Marc Fischer has re-joined the Capricorn team.

Aaron Waldron March 28, 2017, 8:20 a.m. View Comments

Schumacher signed Rossiter

Off-road racer Patrick Rossiter of Georgia has joined the Schumacher RC team.

Aaron Waldron March 28, 2017, 8:34 a.m. View Comments

New Pro-Line Racing Sand 2 Snow action montage [VIDEO]

Pro-Line Racing published a new clip showing vehicles equipped with its products shredding powder and tearing up dunes - with some very funny outtakes at the end!

Aaron Waldron March 27, 2017, 9:21 a.m. View Comments

Dell named X-Factory UK 1/8-scale off-road team manager

X-Factory UK has announced top British nitro off-road mechanic Jon Dell as its new team manager.

Aaron Waldron March 27, 2017, 8:51 a.m. View Comments

TWT signed Prumper

German touring car ace Yannic Prumper has agreed to use the TWT setup board and car stand through the 2018 season.

Aaron Waldron March 27, 2017, 9:07 a.m. View Comments

New teaser clip for upcoming REDS Racing WR7 engine [VIDEO]

REDS Racing published a short video showing off a new off-road engine called the WR7.

Aaron Waldron March 27, 2017, 9:44 a.m. View Comments

2017 ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals entries to open Monday

In June, Stateline RC Raceway will host the 2017 ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals - where two champions will be crowned, and the 2018 Worlds team will be decided. Entries will open Monday, April 3rd and are sure to fill up fast!

Aaron Waldron March 24, 2017, 10:05 a.m. View Comments

Futaba signed full-size monster truck racer Bari Musawwir

Bari Musawwir, who drives the Zombie in the Monster Jam series and is a long-time RC enthusiast, will now use Futaba radio equipment in his personal rigs.

Aaron Waldron March 24, 2017, 9:10 a.m. View Comments

Pro-Line Racing test track to host SoCal Nitro Shootout next weekend

The Pro-Line Racing SoCal Nitro Shootout is a two-day race (with additional Friday practice) planned for next weekend on the track located behind the company's headquarters in Southern California.

Aaron Waldron March 23, 2017, 1:21 p.m. View Comments

St. Louis Dirt Burners to host eleventh annual Futaba/O.S. Nitro Challenge in July

The Futaba/O.S. Nitro Challenge will return to the St. Louis Dirtburners on July 27-30, where the podium finishers in the Intermediate and Expert classes will score new equipment - and the Pro-class winners will take home cash!

Aaron Waldron March 23, 2017, 1:10 p.m. View Comments

RC Shox signed Griffin Hanna

RCShox picks up Serpent pro Griffin Hanna.

Mike Garrison March 22, 2017, 10:34 a.m. View Comments

REDS Racing signed Borja Hernandez

REDS is happy to announce that the spanish driver Borja Hernandez has joined the REDS Racing Team.

Mike Garrison March 22, 2017, 9:34 a.m. View Comments

RC Shox signed Stevie Slover

RCShox picks up young AE sensation Stevie Slover!

Mike Garrison March 22, 2017, 10:20 a.m. View Comments

Serpent signed Brian Berry

Serpent is proud that Brian Berry from the USA will be back running Serpent 1/8 onroad cars again.

Mike Garrison March 22, 2017, 9:38 a.m. View Comments

Watch Adam Drake talk about the Duratrax FlashPoint infrared temperature gauge [VIDEO]

In his latest video, Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing describes the features of the Duratrax FlashPoint temperature gauge - and how to use it.

Aaron Waldron March 21, 2017, 10:26 a.m. View Comments

Smolnik signed with Trinity

Hobby Pro USA's Andrew Smolnik announced that he'll be running for Team Trinity in 2017.

Aaron Waldron March 21, 2017, 10:17 a.m. View Comments

Tekin HotWire 11.34 and V258 ESC software update

Update your RX8, RX4, RSX or RS Series ESC and harness this free update including improved power handling capabilities, increased circuit durability, enhanced throttle and braking features and more.

Mike Garrison March 21, 2017, 5:18 p.m. View Comments

Maifield defended Top 25 RC world ranking with Silver State win

Ryan Maifield has successfully defended his position atop the Top 25 RC rankings with another dominating performance at this past weekend's Silver State race.

Mike Garrison March 21, 2017, 9:20 a.m. View Comments