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Capricorn signed Vincent Jackson

Capricorn RC announced that Vincent Jackson has returned from a hiatus and signed with Capricorn USA and RC Target.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 11, 2017, 10:10 a.m. View Comments

Max Power signed Balestri

Top Italian on-road racer Dario Balestri will use Max Power engines in 2017.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 11, 2017, 9:32 a.m. View Comments

NEMO Racing signed Fantinel, Hugon and Michaudet

Maugrafix founder Mau Fantinel, French frontrunner Edouard Hugon and French national champion Kevin Michaudet have all joined the NEMO Racing outfit.

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

Evans signed with Pro-Line Racing

Former national champion and Reedy Race winner Dustin Evans made the switch to Pro-Line Racing for the 2017 season.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 10, 2017, 12:58 p.m. View Comments

Watch Drake describe new parts on his MBX7R ECO [VIDEO]

Adam Drake has installed some new options on his Mugen Seiki MBX7R ECO - and explained why in this new video.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 10, 2017, 9:27 a.m. View Comments

Savoya to use RC Concept Thor fuel

Multi-time European Champion Renaud Savoya has decided to use the new Thor fuel from RC Concept this season.

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

Van Helmond brothers signed with Schumacher

Multi-time Dutch/Belgian champion electric off-road racers Wesley Van Helmond and Dominique Van Helmond have joined Schumacher.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 10, 2017, 8:50 a.m. View Comments

Burch joined Serpent

Former nitro touring car world champion Ralph Burch has returned to Serpent as a team driver, as well as a sales promoter for Serpent America.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 9, 2017, 8:40 a.m. View Comments

Zanchettin signed with O.S.

Italian off-road racer Alex Zanchettin has announced a new engine sponsor for 2017 - O.S. Speed engines.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 9, 2017, 11:39 a.m. View Comments

Zanchettin signed with Energy fuel

Alex Zanchettin has agreed to use Energy RC fuel.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 9, 2017, 8:10 a.m. View Comments

Arrowmax RC signed Kurzbuch

2015 IFMAR World Champion Simon Kurzbuch has joined Arrowmax RC to use the brand's tools and accessories.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 9, 2017, 12:07 p.m. View Comments

Maifield to serve as Hobby Action RC Raceway track consultant

As Hobby Action RC Raceway prepares to host the inaugural Desert Classic in March, the facility has named multi-time national champion Ryan Maifield as a consultant.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 9, 2017, 8:20 a.m. View Comments

Cragg, Drake and McBride signed with Pro-Line Racing through 2018

Former world and multi-time European champion Neil Cragg, multi-time national champion Adam Drake and multi-time Australian champion Kyle McBride have all agreed to two-year contract extensions with Pro-Line Racing.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 9, 2017, 3:35 p.m. View Comments

RC Pro Series now owned by Indy RC World

Last Thursday, Indy RC World announced they had purchased the RC Pro Series and would soon release an official schedule and sponsors for the 2017 season.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 9, 2017, 11:49 a.m. View Comments

Watch Tessmann's first laps with his new XRAY XB4 and XB8 buggies [VIDEO]

Ty Tessmann continued practicing with his new XRAY vehicles through the weekend - watch his XB4 4WD buggy circulate OCRC Raceway, and his XB8 nitro buggy at Thunder Alley RC Raceway.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 9, 2017, 8:34 a.m. View Comments

Ryan and Mark Pavidis signed with Team Associated and Reedy

Multi-time world and national champion Mark Pavidis has returned to Team Associated and Reedy - and his son, Ryan, has joined him.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 6, 2017, 7:41 a.m. View Comments

AKA Products confirmed signing of Tebo and Phend [VIDEO]

Jared Tebo and Dakotah Phend are both making their debut with AKA Products tires at this weekend's CRCRC Electric Championship in Ohio.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 6, 2017, 7:30 a.m. View Comments

AKA Products signed Ongaro

AKA Europe has confirmed the signing rising Italian off-road star Davide Ongaro, who is making his AKA Products debut this weekend at IBR Padova.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 6, 2017, 8:44 a.m. View Comments

Canas signed with Mugen Seiki

Mugen Seiki Europa announced that 14-year-old Spanish off-road star Juan Carlos Canas has joined the Mugen Seiki Racing team through 2018.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 6, 2017, 9:09 a.m. View Comments

Pro-Line signed Tessmann to two-year contract extension

Ty Tessmann has agreed to remain with Pro-Line Racing through the 2018 season.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 6, 2017, 9:14 a.m. View Comments

Boots signed with Pro-Line Racing through 2018

Pro-Line Racing has locked up back-to-back European Champion Elliott Boots for at least two more years.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 6, 2017, 3:08 p.m. View Comments

King confirmed Kyosho departure

Just 30 days after announcing a two-year contract extension, Cody King has issued a statement regarding the end of 14-year relationship with Kyosho.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 5, 2017, 2:10 p.m. View Comments

Remia joined Maxima Fuel

Talented young Italian off-road racer Alessandro Remia has signed with Maxima Mx Europa to use the company's fuel in 2017.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 5, 2017, 9:08 a.m. View Comments

Jerome Aigoin signed with Aigoin Racing and Modelix to use XRAY, Ultimate, HUDY and Pro-Line

Jerome Aigoin will line up alongside his brother Yannick and the Aigoin Racing team for the 2017 season with XRAY buggies, Modelix Ultimate engines, HUDY tools and Pro-Line Racing tires.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 5, 2017, 8:43 a.m. View Comments

Drake announced departure from Novarossi

After eight years with the Italian engine manufacturer - including two national titles and a signature model - Adam Drake has split from Novarossi.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 5, 2017, 1:19 p.m. View Comments

Zanchettin signed with Tekno RC [VIDEO]

Italian off-road racer Alex Zanchettin has joined the Tekno RC team - watch him drive his new EB48.4 for a few laps at IBR Padova ahead of his debut race!

Aaron Waldron Jan. 5, 2017, 11:04 a.m. View Comments

AKA Products confirmed signing of Robert Batlle

Former world champion Robert Batlle is the latest international star to join the AKA Products team through AKA Europe.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 5, 2017, 8:35 a.m. View Comments

Maifield signed with Flash Point RC

Ryan Maifield will use Flash Point RC accessories for the 2017 season, though he's sticking with his previous fuel sponsor.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 4, 2017, 7:25 a.m. View Comments

Morganti split from Serpent

Multi-time national champion Paolo Morganti has announced his departure from Serpent after nearly two decades.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 4, 2017, 2:41 p.m. View Comments

Neumann, Phend and Tebo signed with Team Orion through 2018

Defending European champion Jorn Neumann, defending US national champion Dakotah Phend, and former world champion Jared Tebo have all agreed to continue using Team Orion electronics for two more years.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 4, 2017, 2:53 p.m. View Comments

Batlle to use Corally electronics

For the 2017 season, Robert Batlle's E-buggies will be powered by Corally motors and speed controls.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 4, 2017, 3:32 p.m. View Comments

Gord Tessmann appointed XRAY's North America off-road team manager

Ty Tessmann's father and mechanic Gord has been named as the new XRAY off-road team manager for all of North America.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 4, 2017, 11:24 a.m. View Comments

Watch Drake explain 2- and 3-needle carburetors [VIDEO]

Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing talked about the differences between Novarossi's 2- and 3-needle carbs - including how they work and how to tune them.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 4, 2017, 10:55 a.m. View Comments