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Leisure Hours Raceway to host Horizon Hobby Midwest Classic

Racers who attend the Horizon Hobby Midwest Classic at Leisure Hours Raceway will be invited to take part in a track walk, Q&A session and receive setup advice from Team Losi Racing drivers like Dakotah Phend, Dustin Evans and Ryan Maifield.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 27, 2016, 3:34 p.m. View Comments

Halsema re-joined Serpent

Top Dutch off-road racer Jeffrey Halsema has returned to the Serpent racing team.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 27, 2016, 4:02 p.m. View Comments

Amazing Gran Turismo RC Spec parody and behind-the-scenes clip [VIDEO]

The maker of the incredible Fast and Furious RC chase scene videos put together this terrific - and funny - homage to the Gran Turismo series of driving simulators.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 27, 2016, 1:33 p.m. View Comments

Tiny Whoop drone racing demo at SDRC Raceway [VIDEO]

Last week, a group of Tiny Whoop drone pilots set up a course that weaved through the pit area, drivers' stand, track and announcer's tower of SDRC Raceway to put on a show.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 26, 2016, 3:34 p.m. View Comments

Sweep Racing signed Chinese national champion Hu Wei Ping

Hu Wei Ping won this year's Chinese national title in 1/8-scale nitro buggy, and now he's signed a deal with Sweep Racing.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 25, 2016, 4:36 p.m. View Comments

Flash Point RC looking for team drivers for 2017 season

Flash Point RC is actively searching for racers to represent its rapidly expanding product line for next season. Are you interested?

Aaron Waldron Oct. 25, 2016, 1:34 p.m. View Comments

Watch Drake show how to drill shock pistons [VIDEO]

Follow along as Mugen Seiki Racing star Adam Drake demonstrates how to drill custom shock pistons.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 25, 2016, 10:40 a.m. View Comments

Watch this Dromida monster truck jam session [VIDEO]

Hobbico set up a mini stadium to tear up with the Dromida monster truck for this Keep It RC video.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 24, 2016, 12:34 p.m. View Comments

Ryper Hobbies named exclusive HB Racing distributor in Australia

HB Racing kits and products will now be available in Australia through Ryper Hobbies.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 21, 2016, 12:44 p.m. View Comments

Three tracks enrolled in ROAR Clubman Series spec motor pilot program

ROAR has announced that it will be trying out the concept of a 17.5-spec motor pilot series at three tracks: Hobbytown HobbyPlex, The Track, and Fastlane Raceway.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 21, 2016, 8:35 a.m. View Comments

Shark Racing Products announced as exclusive Spanish distributor for Maxima Mx

Maxima Mx Europa has introduced its exclusive new distributor in Spain, Shark Racing Products.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 21, 2016, 9:33 a.m. View Comments

$600 in prize money up for grabs at SDRC Raceway 3-Hour Endurance Spec Slash Extravaganza Showdown Classic

The three-person team who wins the upcoming 3-hour-long spec Slash endurance race at SDRC Raceway will score $300 cash!

Aaron Waldron Oct. 21, 2016, 2:22 p.m. View Comments

Team Associated offering limited re-release of ProRally

Interested in picking up a Team Associated brushless-powered ProRally, with or without Reedy LiPo and charger? They're available again on the company's website - for a limited time.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 20, 2016, 12:47 p.m. View Comments

Something new coming from Team Losi Racing?

Team Losi Racing driver JR Mitch posted a very obscure teaser image to the popular Facebook group 22 Empire, alluding to the release of something new on November 11. What do you think it is?

Aaron Waldron Oct. 20, 2016, 11:53 a.m. View Comments

200mm nitro touring car class championship to be decided at ENS finale

Five drivers are still mathematically alive in the 200mm nitro touring car title chase as the Euro Nitro Series wraps up this weekend in Fiorano.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 20, 2016, 10:28 a.m. View Comments

Updated 2017 IFMAR Electric Off-Road Worlds regulations

IFMAR officials clarified several new rulings for next year's IFMAR Worlds, including changes to practice, seeding and qualifying rounds, penalties for failing to turn marshal, getting rid of radio impound, moving closer to spec wheels for the 2WD an

Aaron Waldron Oct. 19, 2016, 10:39 a.m. View Comments

Watch Traxxas Bigfoot trucks flying through the forest [VIDEO]

The latest Traxxas RTR recreates the iconic Bigfoot monster truck team, and this newest promo video shows them going for a spirited scream through the trees.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 19, 2016, 7:52 a.m. View Comments

Spanish on-road star Casado signed with Schumacher

Schumacher has signed Spanish national series round winner Rafael Ortiz Casado to drive the Mi6 touring car.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 19, 2016, 11:24 a.m. View Comments

Reedy Race entry lottery winners announced - Karlsen to make Invitational class history

Here are the 100 names randomly selected from more than 330 drivers who signed up to race in the Open classes at the 2017 Reedy International Off-Road Race of Champions. Also, Malin Karlsen is set to become the first female racer ever to compete in t

Aaron Waldron Oct. 18, 2016, 8:25 a.m. View Comments

Watch Adam Drake show how to set sway bars [VIDEO]

In his latest video, Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing explains how to adjust sway bars for maximum performance.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 18, 2016, 9:18 a.m. View Comments

Incredible Monster Energy semi truck scale build carrying Ken Block Fiesta [VIDEO]

YouTube user monsterchannel24 showed off this amazing semi tractor and trailer built to carry his Ken Block Ford Fiesta being driven at the RC Glashaus in Germany.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 18, 2016, 11:14 a.m. View Comments

2017 ROAR Nationals schedule and venues announced

ROAR has published the schedule and host locations for next year's national championship events.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 18, 2016, 12:45 p.m. View Comments

Watch JConcepts founder Jason Ruona show how to glue tires [VIDEO]

As the man who started JConcepts, Jason Ruona knows a thing or two about gluing tires. Watch him show every step of the process, from start to finish, in this new video.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 18, 2016, 3:22 p.m. View Comments

Full Throttle RC Park to host third annual Mayhem Race next month [VIDEO]

After the first two Mayhem Races attracted many of the region's fastest off-road racers, Full Throttle RC Park in Green Island, NY is preparing for the crazy one-day event again - on November 18.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 17, 2016, 9:59 a.m. View Comments

How to build your own RC track [VIDEO]

Hobbico's Keep It RC channel published a quick video showing how easy it is to set up your own course for RC racing - using a few simple materials and some open space - and blue prints for nine different layouts.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 17, 2016, 11:09 a.m. View Comments

Falk appointed XRAY F1 team mechanic

Scott Falk has been announced as XRAY's official team F1 mechanic, charged with helping team drivers and customers with the X1 chassis and assisting Jan Rathiesky in coordinating the official roster.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 17, 2016, 10:55 a.m. View Comments

Inaugural BRCA GT12 World Cup scheduled for February

The BRCA has organized the first World Cup for the popular GT12 category to be held in Milton Keynes alongside the Model Motorsports Show.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 13, 2016, 8:58 a.m. View Comments

A Main Hobbies Silver Dollar RC Raceway to host 2016 Fall Brawl [VIDEO]

The Fall Brawl will head outdoors to A Main Hobbies' Silver Dollar RC Raceway for the first time on November 5.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 12, 2016, 4:06 p.m. View Comments

Watch Drake discuss air filters [VIDEO]

Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing gives tips about proper air filter maintenance - and why it's important.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 11, 2016, 1:49 p.m. View Comments

Ronnefalk climbed two spots in Top 25 RC rankings after winning Worlds

The IFMAR World Championships had big implications on the Top 25 RC rankings - here are the updated standings after last week's race in Las Vegas.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 11, 2016, 11:55 a.m. View Comments

Arrowmax signed world champion Ronald Volker

Newly crowned IFMAR ISTC Worlds winner Ronald Volker has joined the Arrowmax RC team.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 11, 2016, 11:39 a.m. View Comments

Up to $5000 in prize money on the line at AKA U.S. Open Fuel Championships

Win the Nitro Buggy, Nitro Truggy and E-Buggy classes at the AKA Products U.S. Open Fuel Championships hosted by AZRCR at Fear Farm RC Raceway and you could take home up to $5000 in cash.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 11, 2016, 2:45 p.m. View Comments

VBC Racing signed Toni Mateo

Spanish on-road racer Toni Mateo will compete with the VBC Racing WildFire D08 next season.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 30, 2016, 10:44 a.m. View Comments

Watch and learn about Pro-Line's new closed-cell rock climbing foams [VIDEO]

Pro-Line Racing has published a video that explains everything you need to know about the new single- and dual-stage rock climbing foams available in 1.9- and 2.2-inch sizes.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 30, 2016, 12:21 p.m. View Comments

NorCal semi-pro prepared new kit, engine, tires and body for Worlds debut

Ryan Kenney, known as 'Cooter' within Northern California racing circles, built a fresh roller for next week's race.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 29, 2016, 1:46 p.m. View Comments

NW Hobbies to host 2016 Northwest Carpet Off-Road Invitational

After the success of last year's Northwest Astro Invitational, the newly-renovated NW Hobbies in Albany, OR is bringing back the heads-up racing event - only this time, it's on carpet.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 29, 2016, 10:08 a.m. View Comments

Swauger signed with ULTI

Former IFMAR World Champion Mike Swauger has joined the ULTI team and will use the brand's 1/8- and 1/10-scale tires.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 29, 2016, 10:30 a.m. View Comments

Win a new ARRMA Nero in Hobbico's free Instagram contest

Are you an Instagram user? You can be entered to win a free ARRMA Nero by completing three easy steps to enter Hobbico's contest!

Aaron Waldron Sept. 29, 2016, 11:41 a.m. View Comments

Traxxas action reel crash and fail compilation [VIDEO]

Think all of those Traxxas videos are shot without accidents? Here's a three-minute mash-up of spectacular wrecks - you can probably guess how this quadcopter vs. monster truck head-to-head worked out...

Aaron Waldron Sept. 28, 2016, 12:33 p.m. View Comments

Amezcua announced split from Team Durango

After five years of racing for the brand and helping to coordinate its North American team, former ROAR national champion Travis Amezcua has moved on from Team Durango.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 28, 2016, 9:47 a.m. View Comments

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