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Barry Pettit switched to Tekno RC [VIDEO]

Long-time Mugen Seiki driver Barry Pettit has signed with Tekno RC.

Aaron Waldron March 18, 2016, 10 a.m. View Comments

Entries open for electric on-road European Championships at HUDY Arena

Drivers may now sign up to compete in Stock Touring Car and Formula at the Euros at the HUDY Arena in Slovakia June 30-July 2.

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

Serpent interviewed engineer Billy Easton about new SRX8 buggy

Serpent published an interview with engineer Billy Easton about the company's new SRX8 nitro buggy, which is being raced for the

Aaron Waldron March 17, 2016, 2:34 p.m. View Comments

SILVER STATE: Rivkin switched to Mx engines and fuel

Team Associated driver Spencer Rivkin has agreed to run Mx engines and fuel for the 2016 season.

Aaron Waldron March 17, 2016, 12:24 p.m. View Comments

Ogden switched to RC Addiction Products Nitro Pro fuel

Just days after Georgia native Cole Ogden switched to Mugen Seiki Racing, RC Addiction Products announced that he's joined their team to run Nitro Pro fuel.

Aaron Waldron March 17, 2016, 11:58 a.m. View Comments

Fifth annual Gran Prix Russia to be held during Moscow Hobby Expo next month

More than 250 drivers from Russia, Asia and Europe will compete over three days at the country's largest indoor RC event.

Aaron Waldron March 16, 2016, 10:33 p.m. View Comments

HoBao's new US office and online store now open

HoBao has re-entered the U.S. market with a North American office and online store, with introductory free shipping on new buggies.

Aaron Waldron March 16, 2016, 11:31 p.m. View Comments

Scotty Ernst's Offroad Showdown returns this weekend at RC Excitement

Scotty Ernst is bringing back the traveling Offroad Showdown tour - and its first stop for 2016 is RC Excitement in Massachusetts this weekend.

Aaron Waldron March 16, 2016, 7:32 p.m. View Comments

Mike Cradock's engine break-in and race-tune tips [VIDEO]

Watch trusted pro mechanic Mike Cradock demonstrate his tips for breaking in and race-tuning an engine using Elliott Boots' REDS-powered Kyosho buggy.

Aaron Waldron March 15, 2016, 11:29 a.m. View Comments

Drake shows body post mod for Mugen MBX7TR [VIDEO]

Latest video from Adam Drake shows an easy modification to make to the front body posts of the MBX7TR truck to fasten them more securely to the front shock tower.

Aaron Waldron March 15, 2016, 11:20 a.m. View Comments

Defending Italian nitro touring car champ Piersante signed with XRAY

Long-time XRAY supporter and 2015 Italian champion Dante Piersante has joined the factory team to drive the NT1 this season.

Aaron Waldron March 15, 2016, 1:11 p.m. View Comments

Xpress to return with four new models

Niche touring car manufacturer Xpress, which debuted back in 1996, is preparing to release two new pairs of vehicles.

Aaron Waldron March 14, 2016, 4:50 p.m. View Comments

Go on-board with world champ Yuichi Kanai testing Kyosho MP9 TKI4 [VIDEO]

Kyosho published a very cool video going behind-the-scenes of an official test day with 2000 IFMAR World Champion Yuichi Kanai has he prepares his latest addition to the legendary Inferno lineup.

Aaron Waldron March 14, 2016, 1:05 p.m. View Comments

Tekno RC's Ryan Lutz shows proper driveline break-in technique [VIDEO]

The latest Tekno RC how-to video features top pro Ryan Lutz describing the steps of preparing a freshly (re)built car for track duty.

Aaron Waldron March 11, 2016, 10:27 a.m. View Comments

Creation Model signed Jilles Groskamp to Infinity team

Former ISTC World Champion Jilles Groskamp is the latest on-road ace to sign with Creation Model to race the new Infinity chassis.

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

Watch Matias test new HB and Orion equipment at RBR36 Arena [VIDEO]

Spanish news site InfoRC.net has published a video of Portuguese off-road ace Miguel Matias trying out his new HB D815 Worlds Edition buggy at RBR36 Arena.

Aaron Waldron March 10, 2016, 11:12 a.m. View Comments

JJ Wang signed two-year deal with O.S. Speed engines

Chinese-American on-road racer and 2014 Worlds finalist will use O.S. Speed engines through 2018, as first reported by RedRC.

Aaron Waldron March 10, 2016, 11:56 a.m. View Comments

Creation Model launched website for Infinity race car

Japanese company Creation Model has launched a full-featured website dedicated to its new Infinity 1/8-scale nitro on-road racer.

Aaron Waldron March 9, 2016, 10:38 a.m. View Comments

Triton RC teased upcoming L3 .21 off-road buggy engine

Triton RC will soon release a 3-port mill designed for off-road racing.

Aaron Waldron March 9, 2016, 2:36 p.m. View Comments

Pro-Line's new SuperBright LED light bar kits shine in new promo reel [VIDEO]

Click here to watch a two-minute video showing off the new Pro-Line Racing SuperBright LED light bar kits for scale rigs.

Aaron Waldron March 9, 2016, 3:52 p.m. View Comments

RC Tracks of Las Vegas to host Be the Match bone marrow foundation benefit race

RC Tracks of Las Vegas club racer Michael Christian was diagnosed with a rare genetic disease and needs a bone marrow transplant, so his local track is throwing a fundraising event and donor drive to help out.

Aaron Waldron March 9, 2016, 4:33 p.m. View Comments

PR Racing America and Hobby Pro USA formed a new partnership with Bellgate Distributors

Bellgate Distributors will begin distributing PR Racing America vehicles and parts, while Hobby Pro USA will continue offering option parts and accessories.

Aaron Waldron March 9, 2016, 5:06 p.m. View Comments

Tekin signed Mike Truhe

Mike Truhe will use Team Tekin electronics in his electric-powered vehicles this season.

Aaron Waldron March 8, 2016, 1:22 p.m. View Comments

RC Concept signed Cockerill and Atondo

RC Concept has agreed to terms with two new team drivers: 2015 Worlds finalist Tom Cockerill, and NorCal off-road veteran Phillip Atondo.

Aaron Waldron March 8, 2016, 2:28 p.m. View Comments

Drake shows how to measure droop with new Mugen Seiki rebound stop gauge

Mugen Seiki Racing driver Adam Drake talks about adjusting droop, showing a handy gauge that makes it easy to record consistent measurements.

Aaron Waldron March 8, 2016, 10:56 a.m. View Comments

Speedzone powered Adams to carpet modified touring car national title

Speedzone USA team driver Chris Adams earned the TQ and victory at the ROAR Carpet Nationals at Prolevelrc in St. Louis.

Aaron Waldron March 7, 2016, 5:52 p.m. View Comments

Francesco Tironi teamed up with Infinity

Creation Model continued to build its impressive Infinity racing team by signing Italian front-runner Francesco Tironi.

Aaron Waldron March 7, 2016, 4:06 p.m. View Comments

Byron Fuel looking for distributors

Ian Stark March 5, 2016, 1:42 a.m. View Comments

DJI releases new drone

Ian Stark March 5, 2016, 1:45 a.m. View Comments

Team Associated announces team race schedule

Ian Stark March 2, 2016, 10:04 a.m. View Comments

3rd Annual The Dirt Lonestar Challenge – Announcement

Ian Stark Feb. 29, 2016, 11:05 a.m. View Comments

Watch Adam Drake discuss shock location [VIDEO]

Mugen Seiki Racing driver Adam Drake describes the effects of changing shock locations in his newest video.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 23, 2016, 10:06 a.m. View Comments

HUDY Arena preparing to host 1/12-Scale Euros

HUDY Arena has published details of this year's European Championships for Modified and Stock 1/12-Scale, to be held April 1-3.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 23, 2016, 9:50 a.m. View Comments

BREAKING: Upcoming TLR 22-4 2.0 leaked online

The listing for an updated version of the Team Losi Racing 1/10-scale 4WD buggy appeared on the brand's website - and was immediately picked up on social media.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 22, 2016, 1:38 p.m. View Comments

Creation Model signed Andy Moore to Infinity team

Less than two weeks after leaving HB/HPI Racing, 2008 ISTC World Champion Andy Moore has joined Creation Model to race the new 1/8-scale Infinity car.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 22, 2016, 3:50 p.m. View Comments