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XRAY signed Bohlen, Collina and Rajki

German ETS Formula-class finalist Jan Bohlen, Italian champion Mattia Collina and Hungarian champion Bálint Rajki have all joined the XRAY team.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 14, 2016, 9:58 a.m. View Comments

Hobby Action RC Raceway to host inaugural Desert Classic in March

Sign-ups for the first-ever Desert Classic at Hobby Action RC Raceway, an indoor electric off-road race, will begin on February 1st - five weeks before the event.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 14, 2016, 8:59 a.m. View Comments

Lee signed with Serpent

Singaporean on-road racer Nicholas Lee has joined Serpent to race the brand's nitro vehicles.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 14, 2016, 8:08 a.m. View Comments

Pro-Line Racing Come Drive With Us episode from Southern Nationals [VIDEO]

Check out the Southern Nationals in this new Come Drive With Us episode from Pro-Line Racing and 5150 Productions.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 13, 2016, 2:25 p.m. View Comments

Ronnefalk confirmed AKA exit

As covered extensively in our Silly Season Rumor Tracker, David Ronnefalk has indeed split from AKA Products as the World Champ confirmed via Facebook.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 12, 2016, 9:04 a.m. View Comments

Lutz on what "silly season" means to pro drivers

Tekno RC's Ryan Lutz shared his opinion of how offseason team changes impact the lives of the industry's top racers.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 12, 2016, 10:34 a.m. View Comments

2017 Euro Nitro Series to kick off with first-ever visit to France

The city of Mulhouse in east France will host the country's first-ever round of the Euro Nitro Series when the four-race championship kicks off in May.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 12, 2016, 10:21 a.m. View Comments

Entries for 23rd annual Snowbird Nationals open this evening

Racers can sign up to compete in the 23rd annual Snowbird Nationals in Orlando, Florida on the event's website starting at 7 PM Eastern Time.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 12, 2016, 10:41 a.m. View Comments

Watch Boots talk about the REDS Racing Quattro clutch system [VIDEO]

Multi-time European Champion Elliott Boots described the REDS Racing Quattro clutch system, including showing how to assembly it properly, in this new video.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 12, 2016, 10:15 a.m. View Comments

Watch Mike Cradock show how to strip, clean and rebuild 1/8-scale buggy diffs [VIDEO]

Mike Cradock, the mechanic for European champ Elliott Boots, demonstrates proper gear differential maintenance in this new how-to video from Passionate about RC.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 9, 2016, 7:19 a.m. View Comments

Last chance to race your way into the 2017 Reedy Race of Champions

If you weren't selected by the entry lottery to compete in the Open classes at the Reedy Race of Champions at OCRC Raceway, you can qualify for one of six additional spots in this special one-day competition.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 9, 2016, 7:25 p.m. View Comments

Smolnik and Hobby Pro USA split from PR Racing

Hobby Pro USA founder Andrew Smolnik has announced the company's four-year cooperation with PR Racing is over.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 9, 2016, 11:06 a.m. View Comments

Watch the Pro-Line Hyrax in action [VIDEO]

The Pro-Line Racing Hyrax 2.2-inch G8 rock terrain truck tires are designed are designed for maximum grip in the toughest conditions - see them tear up a desert trail in this new clip.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 9, 2016, 7:12 a.m. View Comments

Popular UK indoor on- and off-road facility Maritime Raceway to close in March

The dockyard where the Maritime RC Racing Club is located will be developed into office space, so the MRRC has issued its final racing dates for the spring time.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 8, 2016, 2:51 p.m. View Comments

Official Byron Fuels statement about 2017 racing team

Byron Fuels issued a press release about their plans for next season.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 8, 2016, 1:12 p.m. View Comments

Baldo brothers signed with Picco

Spanish off-road racers Oscar and Bryan Baldo have agreed to join the Picco Micromotori team for next season.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 8, 2016, 1:31 p.m. View Comments

Hicks hopped from TLR to Associated for 2017

After ten years with Team Losi Racing, Arizonan off-road racer Charles Hicks is headed to rival Team Associated for next season.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 8, 2016, 1:45 p.m. View Comments

Traxxas Skully and Craniac go for a beachside blast [VIDEO]

Watch the Traxxas Craniac and Skully monster trucks tear up some coastal ruins in this new action clip.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 8, 2016, 7:50 a.m. View Comments

PROTOform signed Nicholas Lee

2016 ISTC World Championship finalist Nicholas Lee has joined the PROTOform factory team for next season.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 8, 2016, 3:52 p.m. View Comments

HB Racing looking for team drivers for 2017 season

HB Racing announced that Victor Guerrero and Chad Phillips will split team manager duties for the West and East Coasts of the United States - and with that now settled, the company is looking for representatives around the world for next year.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 8, 2016, 10:55 a.m. View Comments

Felix Law signed with Serpent Asia

Felix Law has agreed to provide the Serpent Asia team with "more powah!" at on- and off-road racing events next season.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 7, 2016, 7:50 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts and Pro-Line to split spec tire duties for 2017 Reedy Race

At the Reedy Race of Champions in January, all 2WD buggies will using JConcepts Gold-compound Space Bars, while the 4WD buggies will wear Pro-Line Racing MC-compound Transistor fronts and Positron rears, with all tires filled by Dirt-Tech closed-cell

Aaron Waldron Dec. 7, 2016, 5:05 p.m. View Comments

Up close with PROTOform's new 1971 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 VTA body [VIDEO]

Watch Eric Epp from PROTOform talk about the 1971 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 body designed for VTA-class racers in this new promo clip.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 7, 2016, 3:07 p.m. View Comments

IFMAR rescinded 2S rule for 1/12-scale racing

All four of IFMAR's international member blocs voted to withdraw the proposal to transition 1/12-scale racing to 2S LiPo packs following a surge in criticism stemming from videos posted showing the speeds the new regulations could create.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 7, 2016, 7:25 a.m. View Comments

Oscar and Bryan Baldo signed with Team Losi Racing

Team Losi Racing picked up Spanish brothers Oscar Baldo and Bryan Baldo for the 2017 season.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 6, 2016, 8:49 a.m. View Comments

Tessmann's departure from HB Racing confirmed - tied to XRAY?

Rumors of former world champion Ty Tessmann splitting from HB Racing after twelve years were confirmed yesterday by both an HB Racing engineer as well as Ty's father, Gord - where's he headed next?

Aaron Waldron Dec. 6, 2016, 6:50 a.m. View Comments

Raffles raised over $5000 for Alford family following accident, with many racers scoring sweet gear

Several items were raffled off during last weekend's Fall Brawl, with Michael Montgomery scoring a fully-outfitted RC8B3, and the Alford family received $5200 to help with their daughter's medical bills.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 6, 2016, 3:15 p.m. View Comments

Watch Drake describe Hitec servos [VIDEO]

In his latest video, Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing talked about how important of a role servos play in nitro racing and showed the Hitec servos he uses in his vehicles.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 6, 2016, 9:09 a.m. View Comments

Over $150K up for grabs with JQRacing 2017 contingency program

JQ Racing sponsored drivers and privateers alike are eligible to cash in on top ten finishes at major races around the world.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 6, 2016, 7:43 a.m. View Comments

King confirmed at Kyosho through 2018

Former IFMAR world champion Cody King has announced a two-year contract extension with Team Kyosho International.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 6, 2016, 7:19 a.m. View Comments

Team Magic signed Sorlie

Norwegian on-road racer Martin Sorlie has signed with Team Magic Europe for the 2017 season.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 5, 2016, 9:21 a.m. View Comments

EXCLUSIVE: Kenney quit Mugen for Kyosho, won debut race

The "silly season" continued with news that, after two years with Mugen Seiki, Northern California semi-pro off-road racer Ryan Kenney agreed to join the Kyosho America team this season - and promptly won his first race with the new car.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 2, 2016, 3:19 p.m. View Comments

RC Concept signed Sterling

Aussie off-roader Ben Sterling has joined the RC Concept team.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 2, 2016, 1:43 p.m. View Comments

Las Vegas Worlds track coming soon to VRC Pro [VIDEO]

On December 6, the IFMAR Worlds course from RC Tracks of Las Vegas will be available on VRC Pro - complete with the ruts and bumps that made it so challenging for the best drivers on the planet. Watch the preview here!

Aaron Waldron Dec. 2, 2016, 9:58 a.m. View Comments

JQ's silly season rumor analysis, part two - Tebo and Phend moving to AKA? Cavalieri and Ronnefalk to JConcepts?

JQ Products founder Joseph Quagraine dug in with more rumors about big potential moves this offseason, with several top stars reportedly considering switching tire sponsors.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 2, 2016, 12:11 p.m. View Comments

Coelho looking to defend title as tenth Euro Touring Series season kicks off in Hrotovice

The Euro Touring Series kicks off its tenth season this weekend with XRAY's Bruno Coelho returning to the scene of his ETS debut in Hrotovice, Czech Republic.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 2, 2016, 9:15 a.m. View Comments

Balestri signed with Infinity

Italian nitro on-road race Dario Balestri is the latest title contender to join the stacked Creation Model Infinity racing team.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 1, 2016, 8:26 a.m. View Comments

Lasernut Racing to enter RC market through partnership with Ultra Custom Fabrication [VIDEO]

Kyle Listul and the UCFab team will begin building replicas of Lasernut Racing Ultra4 racing buggies and Lasernut Racing will be producing UCFab products. Here's the scoop from UtahRC.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 1, 2016, 12:15 p.m. View Comments

Quagraine's silly season rumor analysis - Maifield to Mugen Seiki? Tessmann to XRAY?

There has been a lot of talk about big name drivers changing teams this winter - and JQ Racing head honcho Joseph Quagraine gave his take on what he thinks is actually happening.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 1, 2016, 8:12 a.m. View Comments

New artificial off-road track in Bakersfield, California with exciting layout [VIDEO]

Bakersfield RC - which is located in the same building as a clay oval go-kart track - opens this weekend with the first club race Monday evening.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 30, 2016, 2:52 p.m. View Comments

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