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RC-Aurora Mini-Z carrying box

RC-Aurora released a plastic storage box that fits a Mini-Z vehicle with parts and accessories.

Aaron Waldron April 21, 2017, 7:58 a.m. View Comments

Sweep EXP EVO-R 36 chosen as Reedy Race spec tire

The Reedy Race is proud to announce that the Sweep EXP EVO-R 36 (EXP36RPP) has been chosen as the spec tire for the 2017 Reedy International Touring Car Race of Champions.

Mike Garrison April 21, 2017, 2:44 p.m. View Comments

A Main Hobbies to host Manufacturers World Cup at Silver Dollar RC Raceway in June

The inaugural Manufacturers World Cup at A Main Hobbies' Silver Dollar RC Raceway will award individual class awards as well as team titles.

Aaron Waldron April 20, 2017, 2:39 p.m. View Comments

Branson returned to Capricorn

Capricorn welcomed back former IFMAR Worlds finalist Kyle Branson after a short time away.

Aaron Waldron April 20, 2017, 8:31 a.m. View Comments

Enter to win a new TLR 22 4.0 kit built by Frank Root

Team Losi Racing will be kicking off the TLR Cup next weekend at HobbyTown USA HobbyPlex. To celebrate, they've asked Frank Root to build a top of the line ready to win TLR 22 4.0 kit for a sweepstakes.

Mike Garrison April 20, 2017, 10:34 a.m. View Comments

Branson departed Infinity team

Despite joining the Creation Model Infinity team just last August, IFMAR Worlds finalist Kyle Branson has decided to leave - and is expected to announce his new plans soon.

Aaron Waldron April 19, 2017, 7:39 a.m. View Comments

TLR Cup prepares to kick off at The HobbyPlex

With the first round of the TLR Cup just around the corner, TLR announces a reminder of event details, activities at each event, series schedule, and what the series is truly all about.

Mike Garrison April 19, 2017, 10:43 a.m. View Comments

Watch Drake describe new Flash Point RC extended engine mount [VIDEO]

Mugen Seiki Racing star Adam Drake explained the benefits of the longer engine mount from Flash Point RC in his newest video.

Aaron Waldron April 19, 2017, 7:33 a.m. View Comments

Tessmann statement acknowledged NEO Race tire controversy

After yesterday's revelation regarding the tires he ran at the NEO last weekend, Ty Tessmann issued a statement on his Facebook page.

Aaron Waldron April 19, 2017, 7:23 a.m. View Comments

Optional hard front bumper for XRAY T4

XRAY has released a new foam front bumper for its T4 touring car made of a harder foam, which provides more crash protection while minimizing weight.

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

First teaser image of upcoming Mugen Seiki MTC1 1/10-scale electric 4WD touring car

Mugen Seiki published a dark photo of what's expected to be the Japanese company's first entry into the ultra-competitive 1/10-scale electric touring car category, called the MTC1.

Aaron Waldron April 19, 2017, 7:10 a.m. View Comments

Nine of top ten spots in Top 25 RC rankings changed after NEO

The stacked field and unexpected results of last weekend's NEO race had big implications on the Top 25 RC rankings.

Aaron Waldron April 18, 2017, 3:17 p.m. View Comments

Quagraine weighed in on tire controversy at NEO race

In his latest blog, Joseph Quagraine pointed out the tires he believes a particular driver actually ran in the final at NEO - and talked about the situation is a result of the mental challenges of RC racing.

Aaron Waldron April 18, 2017, 3:27 p.m. View Comments

Hahlen, Scheuenpflug and Wiesweg signed contract extensions with LRP

German off-road racers Chris Hahlen, Stefan Scheuenpflug and Maik Wiesweg have all chosen to remain with LRP for the 2017 season.

Aaron Waldron April 17, 2017, 9:18 a.m. View Comments

Herts Nitro Model Club to host British GP at the end of August

The Herts Nitro Model Club will welcome a maximum of 140 drivers in nitro buggy, nitro truck and electric buggy to the British GP over the weekend of August 26-28 - and sign-ups will open this month.

Aaron Waldron April 14, 2017, 11:27 a.m. View Comments

Tamiya Championship Series heads to Las Vegas

702 RC Raceway is set to host the Tamiya Championship Series next weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Mike Garrison April 14, 2017, 4:58 p.m. View Comments

Gallo-Selva named Yokomo France driver and team manager

Top French off-road racer Sylvain Gallo-Selva has joined the Team Yokomo factory squad and will be tasked with leading the company's roster in his home country.

Aaron Waldron April 14, 2017, 2:44 p.m. View Comments

Fastrace signed Valente

Fresh off his win at the warm-up for the Euros B championship, Leonardo Valente has joined the Fastrace team.

Aaron Waldron April 14, 2017, 1:21 p.m. View Comments

XRAY XRS Grand Final 2017 invitation [VIDEO]

XRAY invites racers to the XRAY Racing Series Grand Final at Hudy Arena on May 5-7.

Mike Garrison April 14, 2017, 10:47 a.m. View Comments

Watch the Traxxas X-Maxx hit a scary-big step-up [VIDEO]

Traxxas took its X-Maxx out to tear through some spring foliage in the hills - watch the monster jump at the end!

Aaron Waldron April 14, 2017, 1:44 p.m. View Comments

Jason Christie signed with RCShox

RCShox picks up XRAY's south region hotshoe Jason Christie.

Mike Garrison April 14, 2017, 11:10 a.m. View Comments

Highest RC appointed Lee as team manager and overseas sales manager

Korean off-road racer Kevin Lee has been named team manager and overseas sales manager for Highest RC.

Aaron Waldron April 12, 2017, 3:14 p.m. View Comments

Servo horn alignment with Adam Drake [VIDEO]

Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing talks about servo horn alignment.

Mike Garrison April 11, 2017, 11:27 a.m. View Comments

HB Racing D817T coming soon

HB Racing has added its upcoming D817T, the long-awaited follow-up to the successful D8T, to its website for team drivers to pre-order.

Aaron Waldron April 11, 2017, 1:07 p.m. View Comments

Soar Seiki and Modelix Racing partnership announcement

Modelix Racing has announced today their new partnership with Taiwan-based R/C car manufacturer Soar Seiki.

Mike Garrison April 11, 2017, 9:59 a.m. View Comments

Top 25 RC - New world rankings following the PNB

Not a lot of movement on the Top25RC list this week, but with a most of the world's best drivers scheduled to attend the Neo race this weekend things could get shaken up.

Mike Garrison April 10, 2017, 11:33 a.m. View Comments

DEVELOPING: Amezcua switching to PR Racing?

Travis Amezcua posted an intentionally-blurred image to Facebook showing a new 2WD and 4WD buggy, perhaps showing where he might be headed next.

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

Watch Lutz's huge double backflip with Tekno RC MT410 off of PNB wall-ride [VIDEO]

Watch Ryan Lutz launch his Tekno RC monster truck off the wall ride at Psycho Nitro Blast!

Aaron Waldron April 10, 2017, 2:26 p.m. View Comments

Delves signed with Schumacher

British off-road racer Christopher Delves has joined the Schumacher RC Racing team.

Aaron Waldron April 7, 2017, 7:12 a.m. View Comments

R/C Superdome opening soon in Amarillo

The R/C Superdome will become Amarillo, Texas only indoor race track and on-site hobby shop. The new facility will be opening April 15, 2017.

Mike Garrison April 7, 2017, 11:24 a.m. View Comments

Axialfest 2017 registration open now

Grab your tents and trail rigs and get ready for a weekend outdoors! Here's everything you need to know about Axialfest 2017 - the annual Axial Racing customer appreciation event.

Aaron Waldron April 7, 2017, 2:12 p.m. View Comments

ROAR accepts all registered entries into 1:8 Fuel Off-road Nationals

Stateline Raceway and ROAR have decided to allow everyone who got in before the registration closed to attend the event.

Mike Garrison April 6, 2017, 8:16 p.m. View Comments

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

RCAuto Team's notNEO Odessa 2017 event in Ukraine set for end of April

RCAuto Team in Odessa has one of the few indoor clay off-road tracks in Ukraine, and will host 1/8-scale and 1/10-scale nitro and electric vehicles for a special race April 29-30.

Aaron Waldron April 6, 2017, 8:10 a.m. View Comments

Drivers relishing Madrid's ETS debut

Drivers competing in the Yokomo Euro Touring Series are relishing the prospect of racing in Spain this weekend (7-9th April) as Madrid makes its debut on the championship calendar.

Mike Garrison April 6, 2017, 10:15 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

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

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

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

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