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Watch the Traxxas X-Maxx tear up a BMX trail [VIDEO]

Traxxas published a new action clip called "City Limits," showing the X-Maxx monster truck venturing off the beaten path for some air time in the forest.

Aaron Waldron May 3, 2016, 10:45 a.m. View Comments

Smolnik joined Highest RC

Hobby Pro USA founder Andrew Smolnik has inked a deal with Bellgate Distributors to use Highest RC servos in his PR Racing vehicles.

Aaron Waldron May 3, 2016, 9:43 a.m. View Comments

Longtime Pacific Northwest off-road racing veteran and Houston's Engine Service founder Monty Houston is fighting a rare auto-immune disease - and his mother has set up a crowd funding campaign to help alleviate the stress of his expensive treatments

Aaron Waldron May 2, 2016, 11:14 a.m. View Comments

Santa Maria joined NEMO Racing

RC Texas Talk host Mark Santa Maria has signed with NEMO Racing to compete with Agama vehicles and Bullitt engines.

Aaron Waldron May 2, 2016, 5:19 p.m. View Comments

Reedy Touring Car Race of Champions to award inaugural Manufacturers' Championship

The team with the two highest-placing drivers in the Invitational class of this year's Reedy Touring Car Race of Champions will win the event's first-ever title.

Aaron Waldron May 2, 2016, 1:29 p.m. View Comments

Danish stock TC slayer joins up with Xray for 2016

Danish stock touring car superstar, Steven Olsen returns to Xray and anxious to run the T4 platform for 2016 and forward. Here's what Steven had to say about his signing with Xray.

Thomas Tran April 29, 2016, 1:50 p.m. View Comments

Tekin signs Darren Bloomfield to run their electric program

This just in, Tekin is on the move and signing some very fast talented drivers to add to their line-up in 2016. Former European Champion, UK national champion, Agama's Darren Bloomfield has just signed with Tekin and will be using their electric prod

Thomas Tran April 28, 2016, 6:34 p.m. View Comments

Cavalieri goes Savox

Coming from the man himself, 4 time World Champion and 3-time RROC Champion has stated he will be running Savox servos in his cars! Cav's comments about Savox was, “The centering torque and control were amazing. I felt much more connected to the car”

Thomas Tran April 27, 2016, 12:16 p.m. View Comments

Adam Drake talks lower front arm position.

Adam Drake has been busy over at Mugen Seiki. Not only is he racing at the top level, Adam is one of the few good guys that gives back to the industry. With another helpful insight to 1/8th nitro program, Adam goes over a few setup tips from time to

Thomas Tran April 26, 2016, 1:49 p.m. View Comments

HobbyTown and AMain team up!

With one of the biggest mergers to happen on the retail side of the RC industry, Hobbytown Unlimited, Inc has joined forces with AMain Performance Hobbies to provide another level of customer service and RC purchasing experience. It's not often the b

Thomas Tran April 25, 2016, 1:07 p.m. View Comments

Limited Edition B5 + B5M Conversion kit Now Available

The World Championship titles keep get stacked over at Team Associated. With innovation proven by racing winning results all over the world, AE is now bundling the current B5 along with the B5M conversion together as one kit for a limited time only.

Thomas Tran April 25, 2016, 4:07 p.m. View Comments

2016 schedule for Pro-Line THE Series in Great Lakes region

Pro-Line is the title sponsor for THE Series this year, which will take place over five races through Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana. Here are the details.

Aaron Waldron April 21, 2016, 1:55 p.m. View Comments

Ielasi Tuned to release three new engines

The engine company founded by Italian racer and former world champion Daniele Ielasi will soon announce a new off-road engine, as well as two sport-level on-road racing mills.

Aaron Waldron April 21, 2016, 1:13 a.m. View Comments

Watch Mike Cradock show how to fit an air filter to a REDS engine [VIDEO]

Long-time Kyosho racer and mechanic Mike Cradock shows the proper way to assemble an air filter and secure it to a REDS Racing engine.

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

VP Powermaster signed Ty Tessmann for 2016, announced two new signature fuels

Reigning IFMAR World Champion Ty Tessmann will use new VP Powermaster Tessmann Worlds Blend and Tessmann Truggy fuel for the 2016 season.

Aaron Waldron April 21, 2016, 2:48 p.m. View Comments

2016 Euro Nitro Series preview ahead of this weekend's opening round in Italy

Here are the drivers and teams to watch in the Euro Nitro Series this season, which kicks off this weekend in Bologna.

Aaron Waldron April 21, 2016, 1:14 p.m. View Comments

Joe Bornhorst featured in Ohio newspaper story

On April 8, the Times Reporter in New Philadelphia, OH ran a story about local pro RC racer and Tekno RC team driver Joe Bornhorst.

Aaron Waldron April 20, 2016, 1:15 p.m. View Comments

Watch TP Parts RC Xtreme launch skate ramps during lunch break [VIDEO]

Hold the mayo! The latest TP Parts RC Xtreme big air video shows a short wheelbase ARRMA Kraton 6S sent skyward.

Aaron Waldron April 19, 2016, 6:20 p.m. View Comments

Adam Drake explains rear hub spacing [VIDEO]

Watch Mugen Seiki Racing driver Adam Drake talk about different rear hub tuning options.

Aaron Waldron April 19, 2016, 3 p.m. View Comments

Traxxas Rustler VXL blasts a secluded bash spot [VIDEO]

The latest Traxxas action clip shows the brushless-powered Rustler VXL hitting jumps and railing berms in a cool makeshift track in the middle of farmland.

Aaron Waldron April 18, 2016, 7:32 p.m. View Comments

Former world champion Batlle shows how to set up servos [VIDEO]

InfoRC has published a video in Spanish, with English subtitles, in which Robert Batlle shows how he sets the steering and throttle servos in his nitro buggies.

Aaron Waldron April 18, 2016, 7:53 p.m. View Comments

Tekno RC signed young Chinese star Yeung

13-year-old Chinese national champion Jonathan Yeung has joined the Tekno RC team ahead of this year's IFMAR World Championships.

Aaron Waldron April 15, 2016, 1:48 p.m. View Comments

Awesome Fast and Furious tribute clip shot with RC cars [VIDEO]

The Facebook page Speed Nation shared a four-minute scene recreating the action of the Fast and Furious movie franchise created entirely with RC vehicles!

Aaron Waldron April 15, 2016, 3 p.m. View Comments

Knoxville-area ROCCK featured in local news [VIDEO]

WVLT, the CBS affiliate in Knoxville, TN, featured Remote Operated Car Club of Knoxville Racing in a segment showing the serious side of RC cars - which are no longer child's play.

Aaron Waldron April 14, 2016, 11:02 a.m. View Comments

Raw Speed advice on tuning foam inserts [VIDEO]

Raw Speed founder Jason Snyder shares tips for modifying foam inserts for maximum performance.

Aaron Waldron April 14, 2016, 3:38 p.m. View Comments

X-Factory UK to distribute Wild Turbo Fan

Racers across the United Kingdom will now have access to Wild Turbo Fan cooling fans and mounts through X-Factory UK.

Aaron Waldron April 14, 2016, 6:29 p.m. View Comments

TWT signed Volker, Lomrose and Kast

Thai company TWT has inked German on-road racing champion Ronald Volker to a 3-year deal, as well as signed Thai racer Mongkolphan Lomrose and Swiss newcomer Daniel Kast to their growing team.

Aaron Waldron April 13, 2016, 11:31 a.m. View Comments

ARRMA Senton goes HUGE in construction site [VIDEO]

Latest TP Parts RC Extreme bash video sent a 6S-powered short course truck into low orbit.

Aaron Waldron April 13, 2016, 7:32 p.m. View Comments

PowerHD signed Jonathan Yeung

Dominating young Chinese star Jonathan Yeung will now use PowerHD servos in his off-road racing vehicles.

Aaron Waldron April 13, 2016, 11:39 a.m. View Comments

Tacoma RC Raceway to host JConcepts Spring Indoor Nationals next month [VIDEO]

The second race of the 2016 JConcepts Indoor National Series will once again be hosted by Tacoma RC Raceway - the site of last year's spectacular finish between JConcepts teammates Ryan Maifield and Michael Schoettler.

Aaron Waldron April 13, 2016, 12:02 a.m. View Comments

Watch Adam Drake talk about shock boots [VIDEO]

Mugen Seiki Racing driver Adam Drake tells you everything you need to know about the little rubber sleeves that protect your shock shafts from dirt and damage.

Aaron Waldron April 12, 2016, 11:25 a.m. View Comments

Maifield leapt past Cavalieri for second in Top 25 RC rankings after Psycho Nitro Blast

Ryan Maifield's Psycho Nitro Blast victory moved him past Ryan Cavalieri in the Top 25 RC Rankings, and every spot between 12-25th changed as well.

Aaron Waldron April 11, 2016, 3:50 p.m. View Comments

Entries open for Bittydesign EURO Contest in Italy

Drivers may now sign up for the 2016 EURO Contest at Barco-Off, promising an exciting American-style track just one hour from the Bologna airport.

Aaron Waldron April 11, 2016, 1:06 p.m. View Comments

Watch Brad Brucker and Zac Rose chat in new episode of Road Noise [VIDEO]

Hobbico surface team manager Brad Brucker took a drive with Futaba driver Zac Rose in the latest Keep It RC clip.

Aaron Waldron April 8, 2016, 11:53 a.m. View Comments

Gizmo Racing GF1 teaser

Gizmo Racing will soon introduce a kit for the Formula class.

Aaron Waldron April 7, 2016, 7:26 p.m. View Comments

Pro-Line Racing highlight reel from Monster Jam R/C World Finals [VIDEO]

Check out this clip from Pro-Line Racing showing the action from the Monster Jam R/C World Finals, where sixteen monster truckers from around the country competed during the Party in the Pits in Las Vegas!

Aaron Waldron April 7, 2016, 7:17 p.m. View Comments