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Win an assortment of Dromida vehicles in Hobbico's Best Day Ever photo contest

The funny holiday photo that receives the most votes in Hobbico's Best Day Ever social media contest will win six different Dromida vehicles!

Aaron Waldron Nov. 30, 2016, 11:18 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

Rally-X racing class added to VRC Pro [VIDEO]

Rally racing isn't a major RC racing class, but the multi-surface discipline has been added to VRC Pro in a familiar closed-course format. Check out the current record-holder's run here!

Aaron Waldron Nov. 30, 2016, 2:15 p.m. View Comments

Ongaro split from Mugen Seiki - expected to sign with Team Associated?

Just months after fifteen-year-old Davide Ongaro scored a sixth-place finish at the IFMAR Worlds in Las Vegas, he's announced the end of a three-year relationship with Mugen Seiki Europe - and has already shared a photo of himself wearing a Team Asso

Aaron Waldron Nov. 29, 2016, 11:35 a.m. View Comments

Tessmann extended lead Top 25 RC rankings with Winter Cup victory

The Winter Cup at IBR Padova last weekend drew enough of the fastest drivers on the planet to qualify as a Top 25 RC-ranked event, where Tessmann padded his points total, Boots improved and Ongaro moved into the top ten.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 29, 2016, 9 a.m. View Comments

Watch Drake describe tuning with front toe [VIDEO]

In his latest informative video, Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing talked about adjusting the angle of the front wheels - what is referred to as "toe."

Aaron Waldron Nov. 29, 2016, 11:17 a.m. View Comments

XRAY signed Dobnikar and Kolbel, released orange-anodized aluminum fan mount for T4

XRAY has introduced a simple, stylish fan mount for the T4 touring car platform, and added Slovenian champion Matej Dobnikar and Austrian front-runner Rene Kolbel to its racing team.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 29, 2016, 10:29 a.m. View Comments

Watch the Tekno RC MT410 backflip over a cargo van [VIDEO]

Tekno RC showed off its new MT410 monster truck during a visit to nearby SDRC Raceway by jumping over a brave volunteer standing on top of the Muirskate cargo fan - with a backflip for good measure.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 29, 2016, 4:27 p.m. View Comments

Will IFMAR's new rules make 1/12-scale modified too fast for competiton? [VIDEO]

At last week's U.S. Indoor Champs, national champion racers Josh Cyrul and Keven Hebert switched on a 1/12-scale car built to the new 2S-powered regulations for the modified class - to show why they feel the rule change will hurt the category. What d

Aaron Waldron Nov. 29, 2016, 12:45 p.m. View Comments

Jerome Aigoin split from Kyosho

After ten years of racing for Team Kyosho International, Kyosho Europe has announced that four-time French national champion Jerome Aigoin will be heading somewhere else for the 2017 season.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 29, 2016, 11:21 a.m. View Comments

Martin signed with Infinity to head upcoming off-road program

Creation Model-Infinity lured multi-talented off-road ace Lee Martin to join its growing team as the company announced its intention to compete in the dirt.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 28, 2016, 11:13 a.m. View Comments

Addiction RC in Utah under new ownership

The carpet on/off-road track and hobby shop in Ogden, UT is now being run by long-time off-road racing veteran Joel Eaton.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 28, 2016, 3:06 p.m. View Comments

Tekno RC EB410 1/10-scale 4WD buggy due mid-2017 [VIDEO]

While everyone was nursing off the food coma (or shopping amidst the craziness) on Friday, Tekno RC announced its plans to introduce a new 1/10-scale 4WD buggy next season.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 28, 2016, 12:29 p.m. View Comments

Embling signed with Team Losi Racing in UK

Horizon Hobby UK announced that top British off-road racer Jack Embling has joined the Team Losi Racing lineup for 2017.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 28, 2016, 12:01 p.m. View Comments

Mugen Seiki to sign new star driver for 2017?

Last week, Mugen Seiki Racing announced it had some big news coming for next season - but if the rumors are true, the announcement could be downright huge...

Aaron Waldron Nov. 28, 2016, 1:02 p.m. View Comments

XRAY XB4 '17 4WD buggy kit coming soon

XRAY has announced that it will release details of its 2017-spec XB4 4WD buggy - which will look to defend its world title - in the coming days.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 28, 2016, 3:25 p.m. View Comments

How did these RC stars get started in the hobby? [VIDEO]

Team Associated asked original RC10 builder Curtis Husting, world champions Ryan Cavalieri and Spencer Rivkin, team manager Brent Thielke, JConcepts founder Jason Ruona, and Eustace Moore - founder of MIP - how they were introduced to RC car racing.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 28, 2016, 1:49 p.m. View Comments

2017 Dirt Nitro Challenge promo [VIDEO]

Are you excited for the 2017 Dirt Nitro Challenge? You will be after this quick clip.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 28, 2016, 2:14 p.m. View Comments

Absolute Hobbyz Black Friday Sale

Brandon Rohde Nov. 25, 2016, 3:02 p.m. View Comments

Black Friday Savings at AMain Performance Hobbies

Brandon Rohde Nov. 25, 2016, 2:34 p.m. View Comments

Jarosz jumped to JConcepts for 2017

Kyosho America driver Chris Jarosz, who now lives in Las Vegas, announced on social media that he has switched from AKA - for whom he raced for four years - to JConcepts for next season.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 23, 2016, 6:14 p.m. View Comments

Day signed with Pro-Line Racing for 2017

Less than a week after winning the 4WD class at the Northwest Invitational, Oregonian Kyosho driver Tanner Day announced that he will not be rejoining JConcepts for next season - and signed with Pro-Line Racing instead.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 23, 2016, 4:56 p.m. View Comments

Martin announced split from Mugen Seiki

Former 1/8-scale nitro off-road Worlds and multi-time European Championships finalist Lee Martin has confirmed the end of a five-year relationship with Mugen Seiki.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 23, 2016, 7:23 a.m. View Comments

Final teaser photo of Team Associated B64 prototype is a full chassis shot

Here's the last look at the translucent stereolithography prototype of the new Team Associated RC10B64 4WD buggy before the official release!

Aaron Waldron Nov. 23, 2016, 12:06 p.m. View Comments

Hinz left AKA, signed with JConcepts for 2017

Arizonan Team Associated driver Tommy Hinz, who most recently won both modified buggy classes at the Track Time Hobbies Race For Your Lives, announced the end of two-year relationship with AKA Products and that he has signed with JConcepts for next s

Aaron Waldron Nov. 23, 2016, 1:25 p.m. View Comments

Sixth teaser photo of prototype Team Associated 4WD buggy accompanied by official name - RC10B64

As Team Associated draws closer to the official release of its new 4WD buggy platform, the latest teaser image shows the full car - and the caption introduced the full name of the buggy - the RC10B64.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 23, 2016, 7:05 a.m. View Comments

RC Excitement to close carpet on-road track, transform it into turf off-road

After eleven years of racing carpet on-road inside RC Excitement in Fitchburg, MA, the course will be replaced with a turf off-road track.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 22, 2016, 3:01 p.m. View Comments

2016 VRC Pro Worlds schedule to kick off November 29 with new Rally X class

VRC Pro will crown 17 world champions after 11 events this winter, which will include four new tracks - including the first-ever Rally X world championship.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 22, 2016, 12:39 p.m. View Comments

Watch Drake describe tuning with chassis weights [VIDEO]

How much weight you place on your chassis - and where - can have a big effect on your vehicle's handling. Follow along as multi-time national champion Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing tells you everything you need to know.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 22, 2016, 9:56 a.m. View Comments

Awesome Pro-Line Shootout highlight reel [VIDEO]

Check out some of the racing action from this year's Pro-Line Racing Shootout spec tire race at Thornhill Racing Circuit and hear what some of the drivers had to say.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 22, 2016, 1:57 p.m. View Comments

Watch the Traxxas XO-1 carve up a canyon road [VIDEO]

The onboard stability management system of the Traxxas XO-1 supercar got put through the test on this rough asphalt and gravel canyon road - check it out!

Aaron Waldron Nov. 22, 2016, 11:46 a.m. View Comments

Fifth prototype teaser image shows rear end of upcoming Team Associated 4WD buggy

Yesterday afternoon, Team Associated posted a direct shot of the rear end of its upcoming 4WD buggy - which shows off even more clues and details about the overall design.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 22, 2016, 12:16 p.m. View Comments

Embling split from Kyosho - deal for 2017 already done?

This year's British 1/8-scale truck champion Jack Embling announced his departure from Kyosho Europe on Friday morning, citing an offer he could not pass up.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 21, 2016, 8:33 a.m. View Comments

Team Magic/HRC Distribution signed Becker to junior team

Luca Becker from Luxembourg will race the Team Magic E4RS III Plus as part of the HRC Distribution and Team Magic Europe junior team this winter.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 21, 2016, 8:13 a.m. View Comments

Second teaser of new Team Associated 4WD prototype shows chassis

Team Associated posted a second teaser of its 3D-printed prototype of the upcoming 4WD buggy showing the bottom of the car without wheels installed - giving a lot more insight into what the car will look like.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 18, 2016, 12:19 p.m. View Comments

How to mount and wire up Pro-Line light bars [VIDEO]

Pro-Line published three new videos showing how to mount and connect the wiring for its assortment of super bright, ultra-realistic light bars.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 18, 2016, 3:14 p.m. View Comments

Third teaser of prototype Associated 4WD shows front end

Team Associated published a third teaser image of its 3D-printed prototype 4WD buggy that gives a detailed look at the steering assembly and front bulkhead.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 18, 2016, 3:31 p.m. View Comments

Mid-race #MannequinChallenge at MHOR R/C Raceway [VIDEO]

Time stopped during a club race at MHOR R/C Raceway in Colorado, freezing drivers, turn marshals and even cars in this awesome #MannequinChallenge clip.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 17, 2016, 1:24 p.m. View Comments

Orlowski looking for win on home turf at second round of EOS at Warsaw Moto Show

Round two of the Euro Offroad Series will be held this weekend at a massive car expo in Poland, where Schumacher's Michal Orlowski will have a chance to score a win in front of his fellow countrymen.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 17, 2016, 10:53 a.m. View Comments

BREAKING: Team Associated confirmed new 4WD buggy with first prototype photos

Just as they did back in April with the B6 and B6D, Team Associated shared two pictures of a 3D-printed prototype of an upcoming 4WD buggy on their Facebook page.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 16, 2016, 5:24 p.m. View Comments

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