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Picco signed with Xtreme Aerodynamics

Top Italian nitro 1/8-scale on-road racer Alberto Picco has agreed to run Xtreme Aerodynamics bodies for the 2017 season.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 30, 2017, 11:46 a.m. View Comments

Monteiro signed with Tekno RC [VIDEO]

Top Portuguese off-road racer Ricardo Monteiro has joined the growing Tekno RC team presence in Europe. Watch him testing his new NB48.4 here!

Aaron Waldron Jan. 27, 2017, 9:14 a.m. View Comments

Team Yokomo signed Hara

Atsushi Hara has joined Yokomo's off-road team for 2017, and will also use the Japanese company's motors and speed controls.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 27, 2017, 10:18 a.m. View Comments

2017 VP Powermaster International 1/8-Scale Buggy Series launched in Malaysia

Southeast Asian VP Powermaster distributor Best Chemical Company has teamed up with Aw Hobby to promote the VP Powermaster International 1/8-Scale Buggy Series at LAP Paradise RC Raceway in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

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

Stefan and Jannick Rommens joined Team Magic Europe

Top Belgian racer Stefan Rommens and his father Jannick have both joined the HRC Distribution Team Magic Europe squad.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 27, 2017, 8:33 a.m. View Comments

Trailer for upcoming Come Drive With Us episode from IFMAR Worlds [VIDEO]

The final Pro-Line Racing Come Drive With Us episode for the 2016 season was shot at the IFMAR Worlds and will be published on February 10 - here's a quick preview!

Aaron Waldron Jan. 26, 2017, 1:46 p.m. View Comments

Darroch signed with Fantom Racing

U.S. on-road racing veteran Ray Darroch will make his debut with Fantom Racing at the Snowbird Nationals next week.

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

Ryan Lutz auctioning off pro-built, race-ready Tekno RC EB48.4 to benefit Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Tekno RC's Ryan Lutz is kicking off his new LutzRC Pro Builds by auctioning off a full-option Tekno RC EB48.4 with Tekin motor and ESC, Futaba servo, AMain Performance Hobbies ProTek RC LiPo pack, Diggity Designs-painted body with Dutch Oven Designs

Aaron Waldron Jan. 26, 2017, 8:30 a.m. View Comments

XRAY signed Lantheaume

Former French 2WD and 4WD national champion Armand Lantheaume has joined the XRAY team.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 26, 2017, 11:33 a.m. View Comments

Teghesi to remain with Pepe Group and MLC Fuel

Pepe Group have announced that Italian off-road front-runner Fabrizio Teghesi has agreed to a contract extension that keeps him running MLC Fuel.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 26, 2017, 11:16 a.m. View Comments

Harris signed with Hot Race Tyres

Former stock buggy national champion Jeremy Harris will play a key role in the launch of new 1/10-scale off-road tires from HotRace Tyres.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 26, 2017, 2:03 p.m. View Comments

Ielasi signed with Xtreme Aerodynamics

Former world champion Daniele Ielasi has joined the Xtreme Aerodynamics team.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 26, 2017, 10:56 a.m. View Comments

Ielasi to continue with Energy Fuel

Pepe Group has signed Daniele Ielasi to a contract extension, keeping the former world champ fueled up with Energy.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 26, 2017, 12:07 p.m. View Comments

Spiering signed with HRC Racing/Team Magic Europe

German touring car racer Michael Spiering is the latest driver to join the HRC Distribution/Team Magic Europe squad.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 26, 2017, 11:07 a.m. View Comments

Heritage RC Park in Southern California has closed

Despite a growing turnout and a handful of events planned for the 2017 season, the property management company that owns the land where Heritage RC Park is located decided to pull the plug.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 25, 2017, 12:51 p.m. View Comments

Tironi signed with Xtreme Aerodynamics

Italian body manufacturer Xtreme Aerodynamics has added former Worlds podium finisher Francesco Tironi to its racing team.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 25, 2017, 12:20 p.m. View Comments

Entries open for ROAR Carpet Nationals at 360v2 RC Raceway

The first of six ROAR national championships this year will be for eight electric on-road classes on the smooth carpet track at 360v2 RC Raceway in New York.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 25, 2017, 9:48 a.m. View Comments

RC Racers: This Is Not A Toy short documentary film now online [VIDEO]

RC Racers: This Is Not A Toy is a 36-minute documentary that chronicles the thrill, work and sacrifice that goes into racing RC cars. Watch it here for free!

Aaron Waldron Jan. 25, 2017, 3:02 p.m. View Comments

Fales signed with Serpent America

Serpent announced that young U.S. off-road racer Justin Fales has joined the Serpent America team for 2017 and beyond.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 25, 2017, 12:27 p.m. View Comments

Race Em RC to host inaugural Team Orion Revolution in March

Horizon Hobby has announced plans for the Team Orion Revolution, a one-day race at Race Em RC where you can race as many classes as you'd like for one fee - and the Ultimate Stock will be the handout motor for the competitive 17.5 2WD buggy division.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 24, 2017, 6:11 p.m. View Comments

2017 Dirt Nitro Challenge 1/5-Scale and U4RC Winter Nationals flyers and info

The 2017 Dirt Nitro Challenge will once again feature a couple of undercard events, with the Team Chase-presented 1/5-scale race broadcasted on LiveRC as well as the U4RC Winternationals offering unlimited class entries for one fee!

Aaron Waldron Jan. 24, 2017, 8:37 a.m. View Comments

Team Orion Revolution teaser [UPDATED]

Team Orion published a new logo for a 2017-edition Revolution, a name the brand previously used for a very successful brushed motor line. However - might this be a set of races around the world?

Aaron Waldron Jan. 24, 2017, 9 a.m. View Comments

RC Racers: This Is Not A Toy documentary trailer [VIDEO]

A short new documentary following racers who competed in the 2013 Midwest Nitro Series called RC Racers: This Is Not A Toy will be published for free tomorrow on Vimeo. Here's a preview.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 24, 2017, 9:13 a.m. View Comments

Watch Drake describe Mugen Seiki's new high-traction differentials [VIDEO]

Mugen Seiki Racing is introducing special differentials for its vehicles intended for high-grip conditions, and Adam Drake explained more about them in this new clip.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 24, 2017, 1:47 p.m. View Comments

Denney and Medjoubi signed contract extensions with REDS Racing

Tanner Denney and Rayan Medjoubi have agreed to stick with REDS Racing through the 2018 season.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 24, 2017, 10:50 a.m. View Comments

Hobbytown USA in Tucson to replace dirt off-road track with astroturf.

Earlier this morning, the Hobbytown USA in Tucson, Arizona announced on Facebook that its dirt off-road track will be closed - and reopened as an astroturf track with wooden jumps.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 23, 2017, 12:16 p.m. View Comments

Vandepoele signed to Team Magic Europe/HRC Distribution junior squad

Young Belgian racer Aaron Vandepoele has joined the HRC Distribution and Team Magic Europe juniors roster.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 23, 2017, 8:06 a.m. View Comments

Collavo signed with XRD

XRD Engines has signed former Italian national champion Mattia Collavo.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 23, 2017, 9 a.m. View Comments

New accessory brand Ackermann Racing launched

Ackermann Racing is a newly created European company that will focus on creating thoughtful products for racers around the globe.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 23, 2017, 8:16 a.m. View Comments

JP Sartel signed with XRAY

Reigning French E-Buggy champion Jean-Pierrick Sartel has joined the XRAY team.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 20, 2017, 11:53 a.m. View Comments

Futaba Chi-Town Shootout to return to Leisure Hours Raceway in March

Leisure Hours Raceway will once again host the Chi-Town Shootout sponsored by Futaba, which will feature Dash for Cash and King of the Hill special events in addition to the electric off-road race.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 20, 2017, 4:03 p.m. View Comments

Elias signed contract extension with IGT8

Brazilian Worlds finalist Flavio Elias has agreed to race for IGT8 in 2017.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 20, 2017, 2:04 p.m. View Comments

Serpent signed Greiner and Diaz

Reigning nitro touring car world champion Dominic Greiner has signed a contract extension with Serpent, and Walter Diaz has re-joined the team.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 20, 2017, 11:19 a.m. View Comments

Shimo signed with Infinity

Creation Model has announced that Japanese on-road ace Takaaki Shimo has joined the Infinity nitro racing team.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 19, 2017, 9:11 a.m. View Comments

Pirani to remain with Energy Fuel

Pepe Group has announced that Italian former Worlds finalist Andrea Pirani signed a contract extension.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 19, 2017, 10:37 a.m. View Comments

Coelho signed 8-year contract extension with XRAY

Reigning 4WD world champion Bruno Coelho has agreed to race for XRAY through the 2024 season.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 19, 2017, 1:24 p.m. View Comments

Shepherd signed Fabio Ramos

Fabio Ramos is returning to nitro on-road competition after a five-year break as a member of the Shepherd Micro Racing team.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 19, 2017, 10:43 a.m. View Comments

Novarossi named RC Target exclusive distributor for North America

RC Target is now the sole importer for Novarossi engines in the U.S. and Canada.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 19, 2017, 12:43 p.m. View Comments

Ielasi signed with FastRace to drive GT-R15 in GT class

Italian on-road superstar Daniele Ielasi will compete with the GT-R15 in the GT category in 2017.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 19, 2017, 10:52 a.m. View Comments

Pro-Line signed Aigoin, Bayer, Berton, Bornhorst, Denney, King and Zanchettin

In addition to previously named drivers, international off-road stars Jerome Aigoin, Martin Bayer, Riccardo Berton, Joe Bornhorst, Tanner Denney, Cody King and Alex Zanchettin have all been announced as part of the Pro-Line Racing factory team for 20

Aaron Waldron Jan. 19, 2017, 11:14 a.m. View Comments

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