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$17,000 in prize money up for grabs at Guankou Sunpadow Cross-Strait Grand Prix

The ARC International Raceway in Xiamen, China will host the Guan Kou Sunpadow Cross-Strait Grand Prix, where the winners in each of three classes will win some serious cash.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 27, 2016, 2:31 p.m. View Comments

Mugen Seiki's Adam Drake describes how to set toe [VIDEO]

In his latest video, Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing shows how to set toe.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 27, 2016, 10:13 a.m. View Comments

Advantage Racing Products celebrate new website launch with 25% off sale

Advantage Racing Products has launched a new home on the World Wide Web - and they're offering a special coupon code to entice you to check it out.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 26, 2016, 8:14 a.m. View Comments

Teaser for upcoming Schumacher Eclipse project vehicle

Schumacher published a teaser image for an upcoming project called the Eclipse - what do you think it might be?

Aaron Waldron Sept. 23, 2016, 10:10 a.m. View Comments

Indy RC World's mobile hobby shop made its maiden voyage to Southern Nats

Indy RC World of Garland, TX brought the shop to the track at the Southern Nationals - ensuring anyone short on spare parts didn't have to cut their weekend short.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 22, 2016, 1:31 p.m. View Comments

Whittle signed with Team Losi Racing/Horizon Hobby UK team

Horizon Hobby UK has announced that British racer and oOple Off-Road Open Series coordinator Damian Whittle will drive Team Losi Racing vehicles this winter season and beyond.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 22, 2016, 11:25 a.m. View Comments

Rettke signed with VBC Racing

VBC Racing welcomed German stock-class front-runner Jan Rettke to their team of drivers.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 21, 2016, 1:59 p.m. View Comments

How to make David Ronnefalk's custom jumper switch

Rather than rely on a standard switch, David Ronnefalk plugs in a small jumper with 4mm bullet plugs to power up his HB Racing D815 V2. Follow the European Champion's step-by-step process to hook up a similar setup to your nitro buggy.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 21, 2016, 12:27 p.m. View Comments

Meet Hobbywing North America team manager Ron Schuur [VIDEO]

Watch as Ron Schuur, the president of SchuurSpeed and North American team manager for Hobbywing, described his entry into the world of RC racing and what he enjoys most.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 21, 2016, 2:13 p.m. View Comments

European Champion Oliver Mack signed with Infinity

Reigning European Champion Oliver Mack is the latest on-road racing superstar to join the incredible Creation Model-Infinity driver lineup.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 20, 2016, 9:52 a.m. View Comments

Win over $100 in Bittydesign gear in monthly social media photo contest

Post a photo to Facebook or Instagram of your favorite Bittydesign product and using the appropriate hashtags and you could win a swag bag valued at 100€ - or about $110!

Aaron Waldron Sept. 20, 2016, 9:11 a.m. View Comments

Watch Drake describe Mugen Seiki's new universals for the MBX7TR platform [VIDEO]

Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing introduced new universal center driveshafts for the MBX7TR and MBX7TR ECO trucks.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 20, 2016, 11:13 a.m. View Comments

Big air Traxxas E-Revo Brushless Edition in new Desert Drama action clip [VIDEO]

Watch the brushless-powered Traxxas E-Revo fly through the desert sky in this new video.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 20, 2016, 12:48 p.m. View Comments

Stringer signed with Leadfinger Racing

Australian off-road racer Aaron Stringer has joined the Leadfinger Racing team ahead of this year's IFMAR World Championships in Las Vegas.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 19, 2016, 9:41 a.m. View Comments

Limited quantities of Team Associated RC10 Classic available

Team Associated scoured the globe for any remaining unsold RC10 Classic kits - and now they're selling them online until they're gone!

Aaron Waldron Sept. 16, 2016, 12:59 p.m. View Comments

RC Tracks of Las Vegas IFMAR Worlds track preview [VIDEO]

Chris Tocco of RC Tracks of Las Vegas has been documenting the build of the course for this year's IFMAR World Championships - and today he went live on Facebook to explain more about the layout.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 16, 2016, 2:02 p.m. View Comments

HPI Racing Design LLC now opened for business in California, supply and manufacturing channel in China revamped

Three months after Ripmax acquired the HPI Racing brand, the company's new owner has added design and manufacture facilities to group of companies.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 15, 2016, 9:46 a.m. View Comments

Tessmann back on top of Top 25 RC rankings after Sikcross

After a brief drop to second, reigning World Champion Ty Tessmann once again leads the Top 25 RC rankings after the Sikcross race last weekend - while Tanner Denney made the jump onto the list as well.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 15, 2016, 2 p.m. View Comments

New Swiss distributors for Maxima Mx engines and fuel

Caster Racing Switzerland and Gonzo Racing will now distributor Maxima Mx Racing engines and fuel in Switzerland.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 14, 2016, 11:30 a.m. View Comments

Harsh named new Team C USA team manager

Team C has hired Felix Harsh to coordinate a nationwide team of driver representatives and develop its dealer network.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 14, 2016, 10:04 a.m. View Comments

Drake shows how to prepare a nitro engine for storage [VIDEO]

Getting ready to pack up your nitro vehicle for the winter months? Watch Mugen Seiki's Adam Drake explain how to protect your engine.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 14, 2016, 9:55 a.m. View Comments

Medina RC Raceway to host LutzRC Hometown Shootout

Ryan Lutz will be designing the layout at his home track in Ohio, Medina RC Raceway, for the inaugural LutzRC Hometown Shootout.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 13, 2016, 2:11 p.m. View Comments

REDS Racing signed Daniel Kobbevik [VIDEO]

Young Norwegian off-road sensation Daniel Kobbevik has joined the ranks of the nitro scene - watch him testing out his REDS Racing engine!

Aaron Waldron Sept. 13, 2016, 12:10 p.m. View Comments

RC racing pioneer Ron Ton passed away

Ron Ton, one of the original co-founders of Serpent and the creator of the Centax clutch, has died.

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

Risser signed with Team Corally

German racer Nicolas Risser has joined Team Corally.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 12, 2016, 1:53 p.m. View Comments

Ty Tessmann shows how to adjust sway bars [VIDEO]

Defending 1/8-scale off-road world champion Ty Tessmann offered his tips on adjusting sway bars for maximum handling performance.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 12, 2016, 2:05 p.m. View Comments

2016-17 Euro Offroad Series to consist of five rounds

The host location and date for the fourth race of season six of the Euro Offroad Series, which will be held in Germany, will be announced shortly after next weekend's opener. http://www.liverc.com/news/announcements/12867-2016-17_Euro_Offroad_Series_

Aaron Waldron Sept. 9, 2016, 3:26 p.m. View Comments

Drake describes fuel filter tip [VIDEO]

Adam Drake doesn't actually use the filter element inside the Mugen Seiki Racing fuel filter, but he does use thread lock and silicone to prevent air leaks.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 7, 2016, 9:11 a.m. View Comments

Entries for 2017 Dirt Nitro Challenge now open

The 2017 Dirt Nitro Challenge will once again be limited to a certain number of sign-ups for the 1/8-scale portion, and a U4-class will be added to the 1/10-scale track! Sign up now so you're not left out.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 7, 2016, 4:32 p.m. View Comments

BBR Carbon Products launched with shock towers, mud guards and more

Racers Andrew Horniman and Andrew Rizzo have launched BBR Carbon Products with a few carbon fiber shock tower and mud guard options for popular 1/8-scale vehicles.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 6, 2016, 12:37 p.m. View Comments

Yokomo's Martin Hofer shows how to prepare plastic pieces for building [VIDEO]

Team Yokomo driver Martin Hofer has launched a new video series detailing a kit build with a first episode that shows how to prepare plastic components for initial construction.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 6, 2016, 10:59 a.m. View Comments

Pro-Line's Ambush 1/25-scale RTR rock crawler tours Pro-Line Racing office [VIDEO]

Pro-Line Racing has introduced the Ambush, a 1/25-scale RTR rock crawler that's perfect for climbing around the office. Watch the Ambush crawl through PL headquarters - then stay for a replay of a panel discussion with four team members about the sho

Aaron Waldron Sept. 6, 2016, 3 p.m. View Comments

VBC Racing signed Marc Fischer

Less than a week after wrapping up the IFMAR ISTC World Championships in China, Marc Fischer has joined the VBC Racing team.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 2, 2016, 10:12 a.m. View Comments

Sneak peek at upcoming Pro-Line Racing Hyrax crawler tire

The graphic artist from Pro-Line Racing shared a look at this new tread pattern in the company's official Facebook fan page.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 2, 2016, 10:36 a.m. View Comments

Greiner and Kurzbuch to headline Euro Nitro Series to Austria for round three

Newly-crowned 200mm world champion Dominic Greiner and defending 1/8-scale title-holder Simon Kurzbuch will line up on the grid in Aigen after the Euro Nitro Series took a two-and-a-half-month break.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 1, 2016, 7:28 a.m. View Comments

Team Tekin signed Jimmy Maddison

After running Tekin motors that he bought off the shelf, British on-road racer Jimmy Maddison was added to the team.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 1, 2016, 1:35 p.m. View Comments

Drake demonstrates how to pack for air travel [VIDEO]

Ever considered flying to an RC race? Watch Mugen Seiki's Adam Drake show you how to pack your stuff.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 1, 2016, 10 a.m. View Comments

Serpent Viper 977 Evo 2 coming soon

Serpent will announce details of its second-generation Viper 977 Evo 2 in the coming week.

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

Team ARC USA signed Brandon Cho

Defending KO Propo Grand Prix champion Brandon Cho will compete with the ARC R8.0 through the end of next season.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 31, 2016, 9:41 a.m. View Comments

Flying Cars movie featuring Team Associated vehicles [VIDEO]

Check out the first teaser for Flying Cars, an independent feature film in which the main character falls in love with racing - and jumping - RC cars.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 31, 2016, 10:08 a.m. View Comments

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