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Drake talked about Pro-Line's new SwitchBlade buggy tire [VIDEO]

Watch Mugen Seiki Racing driver Adam Drake describe the Pro-Line Racing SwitchBlade 1/8-scale buggy tire in this new video.

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

Jones joined LRP

Last year's Junior 1/8-Scale Buggy National Champion, Tyler Jones, has signed with LRP to power his cars and trucks.

Aaron Waldron June 10, 2016, 10:22 a.m. View Comments

JJ Wang signed with XRAY

After announcing his departure from long-time sponsor HB back in February, Chinese-American former IFMAR Worlds finalist JJ Wang has now agreed to race XRAY vehicles in electric on- and off-road.

Aaron Waldron June 9, 2016, 9:34 a.m. View Comments

37th annual U.S. Indoor Champs moves to new venue

The U.S. Indoor Champs - the original hotel lobby carpet race - will celebrate its 37th birthday at the Embassy Suites in Independence, OH, over the week of November 26-29th.

Aaron Waldron June 9, 2016, 10:04 a.m. View Comments

RC8B3 Front arms now in stock!

Front upper and lower arms are now in stock

Joe Adragna June 9, 2016, 8:25 p.m. View Comments

Cleanwerkz Performance now accepting racer resumes!

Cleanwerkz accepting sponsorship resumes for 2016!

Joe Adragna June 9, 2016, 4:46 p.m. View Comments

Absolute Hobbyz to distribute KO Propo in the Americas

Absolute Hobbyz has added KO Propo radio gear to the list of brands it distributes to hobby shops - as well as sells through its online store.

Aaron Waldron June 7, 2016, 5:21 p.m. View Comments

Rathiesky named XRAY Formula team manager

Three-time defending Formula class Euro Touring Series champ Jan Rathiesky will oversee XRAY's global network of X1 racers.

Aaron Waldron June 7, 2016, 1:36 p.m. View Comments

Entries open for 2016 ROAR Electric Off-Road Nationals

This year's ROAR National Championships will be used to determine the 2017 IFMAR Worlds team - and also marks the return of the 15-and-under Junior Buggy division. Sign-ups are now open!

Aaron Waldron June 7, 2016, 4:23 p.m. View Comments

Euro Nitro Series to begin checking exhaust stinger length and diameter

The Euro Nitro Series will be tightening pre- and post-race inspection starting with round two of the 2016 season, scheduled for June 17-19 in Ettlingen, Germany.

Aaron Waldron June 3, 2016, 9:14 a.m. View Comments

Lutz featured in Medina County Lifestyle Magazine

Pro RC racer and Medina, OH resident Ryan Lutz was featured in Medina County Lifestyle Magazine - with a first-person account of his RC racing career.

Aaron Waldron June 3, 2016, 8:09 a.m. View Comments

SWORKz Challenge by JConcepts at Silver Dollar RC Raceway track preview [VIDEO]

This weekend, A Main Performance Hobbies' Silver Dollar RC Raceway will host the annual SWORKz Challenge by JConcepts - and track builder Kevin Jelich gave racers an early look at the course.

Aaron Waldron June 2, 2016, 2:42 p.m. View Comments

Slow-mo turf off-road racing action from Shamrock RC [VIDEO]

YouTube user 5zero7 RC posted published a five-minute mash-up of trucks and buggies tearing up the turf off-road track at Shamrock RC in St. Peter, MN - and it's beautiful.

Aaron Waldron June 2, 2016, 9:53 a.m. View Comments

How to install Pro-Line's all-terrain cooler conversion in 30 seconds [VIDEO]

Pro-Line Racing showed how easy it is to convert your old, broken Igloo cooler wheels to a pair of dirt-ready monster truck tires in this quick video.

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

2016 Bittydesign EURO Contest sold out with record entry count

The eighth annual Bittydesign EURO Contest sold out with a record number of entries!

Aaron Waldron June 1, 2016, 11:48 a.m. View Comments

Triton RC signed Billy Fischer

Former ROAR Nationals runner-up Billy Fischer has joined the Triton RC team.

Aaron Waldron June 1, 2016, 8:30 a.m. View Comments

Serpent terminated contract with Marc Fischer

Just two months before electric on-road racer Marc Fischer and Serpent would've celebrated five years of working together, the team issued a statement saying they've ended Fischer's sponsorship.

Aaron Waldron June 1, 2016, 10:24 a.m. View Comments

Sixth annual Coyote Hobbies Raceway Pro-Line Mid-Summer Shootout next Saturday

Coyote Hobbies Raceway in Victorville, CA is hosting their sixth annual Pro-Line Racing Mid-Summer Shootout, which is round two of the CHR Triple Crown Series. And if you can't make it, you'll be able to watch on LiveRC!

Aaron Waldron June 1, 2016, 12:39 p.m. View Comments

Nathan Dean signed with Futaba

Dirt oval racing champion Nathan Dean has signed with Futaba to use the brand's radio equipment and servos.

Aaron Waldron June 1, 2016, 4:01 p.m. View Comments

Smolnik to make return to 1/8-scale off-road with Prospeed MX1 and Ultimate engines

Hobby Pro USA's Andrew Smolnik has inked a deal with Bellgate Distributors to race an Ultimate-powered Prospeed MX1 buggy.

Aaron Waldron May 31, 2016, 3:05 p.m. View Comments

Watch Adam Drake talk about the new Mugen Seiki 4-shoe clutch [VIDEO]

Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing introduced the new 4-shoe clutch in this three-minute video.

Aaron Waldron May 31, 2016, 8:58 a.m. View Comments

Tekno RC signed Witsarut [VIDEO]

Top Thai driver Witsarut "Boy" Roumlarp has joined the Tekno RC racing team. Watch him break in his new car at New RC!

Aaron Waldron May 31, 2016, 8:43 a.m. View Comments

Traxxas vehicles bash and splash through water park [VIDEO]

Ever wanted to shred through a tube slide? Watch an assortment of Traxxas vehicles blast through Hawaiian Falls water park in Dallas - in what's definitely their coolest action video yet!

Aaron Waldron May 31, 2016, 9:16 a.m. View Comments

Ripmax purchased HPI Racing

British hobby distributor Ripmax has purchased HPI Racing.

Aaron Waldron May 31, 2016, 10:21 a.m. View Comments

River Rat Raceway in Florida burglarized Tuesday morning

Two alleged criminals broke into River Rat Raceway in Palatka, FL shortly before 2 AM Tuesday morning, and stole thousands of dollars worth of kits. The facility is looking for any help to get them back.

Aaron Waldron May 27, 2016, 10:48 a.m. View Comments

LMR teased new off-road body

LMR posted an obscured photo hinting at an upcoming off-road buggy shell - what do you think it is?

Aaron Waldron May 26, 2016, 12:32 p.m. View Comments

Behind the scenes - how MIP shock springs are made [VIDEO]

MIP visited contracted manufacturer Centennial Spring Company to show how its shock springs are made. Check it out!

Aaron Waldron May 26, 2016, 8:51 a.m. View Comments

Watch Pro-Line's new Badlands MX28 rip up the Earth's surface [VIDEO]

With its motocross-inspired tread, the new Badlands MX28 from Pro-Line Racing are the most aggressive 2.8-inch monster truck tires ever made. Watch two equipped monsters tearing terrain!

Aaron Waldron May 26, 2016, 11:22 a.m. View Comments

Watch Paul Lemieux build a MOTIV RC M-Code brushless racing motor [VIDEO]

Multi-time national champion Paul Lemieux shows the production build and quality control processes that ensure each MOTIV RC M-Code brushless motor performs to its highest potential.

Aaron Waldron May 25, 2016, 8:39 a.m. View Comments

Awesome 1/32-scale RC10 replica!

British carbon fiber manufacturer Fibre Lyte created a palm-sized replica of the original RC10 buggy that you have to see!

Aaron Waldron May 25, 2016, 9:34 a.m. View Comments

New Axial SCX10 II launched at private owners party [VIDEO]

Casey Currie Motorsports hosted a get-together for owners of the popular Axial SCX10 trail and scale rig last night - where the new SCX10 II was shown off for the first time. Knight Customs shared the details!

Aaron Waldron May 25, 2016, 10:52 a.m. View Comments

Watch Pro-Line's new BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 1.9" crawler tire in action [VIDEO]

Pro-Line's latest officially-licensed BFGoodrich tires get put to the test in this super-scale off-roading montage.

Aaron Waldron May 24, 2016, 3:59 p.m. View Comments

XRAY celebrated 1/12-Scale Euros domination with highlight reel [VIDEO]

XRAY drivers Alexander Hagberg, Hupo Honigl, and Matej Benda earned European Championships in the Modified, Stock and Junior 1/12-Scale categories at HUDY Racing Arena last month, so they put together this video to honor the accomplishments.

Aaron Waldron May 24, 2016, 1:19 p.m. View Comments

Adam Drake shows how to use one Mugen Seiki starter box for two vehicles [VIDEO]

Mugen Seiki's Adam Drake shows off his personal starter box, which he has configured to easily start both his buggy and truck.

Aaron Waldron May 24, 2016, 8:12 a.m. View Comments

Pre-race drivers clinic part of Mugen Challenge at LCRC in August

The first 25 racers to enroll for the clinic will be able to hit the LCRC Raceway track before the Mugen Challenge August 19-21, with one-on-time instruction time with Adam Drake and other Mugen Seiki Racing drivers.

Aaron Waldron May 23, 2016, 3:01 p.m. View Comments

Rocket-powered RC car set new world record [VIDEO]

Tony Lovering drove his custom-made, rocket-powered Black Hybrid Knight RC car to 210.11 mph - setting a new world record. The Daily Mail in the UK covered the story.

Aaron Waldron May 23, 2016, 12:45 p.m. View Comments

Take a quick walk through MIP Headquarters [VIDEO]

MIP has published a YouTube video showing off their offices and machine shop in Southern California.

Aaron Waldron May 20, 2016, 10:16 a.m. View Comments

Blue Groove RC to host inaugural Stock Wars in June

Blue Groove Hobbies and Raceway in Iowa is preparing for a unique event in which all entrants will be racing with spec motors in a heads-up, Reedy Race-style format.

Aaron Waldron May 20, 2016, 4:32 p.m. View Comments

Mesmerizing 360-degree in-car cam from Rental Slash at Tri-County Hobbies carpet off-road track [VIDEO]

Pop a dramamine and take a spin behind the wheel of a rental Traxxas Slash on the carpet off-road track at Tri-County Hobbies in Florida.

Aaron Waldron May 20, 2016, 12:58 p.m. View Comments

Check out this Pro-Line Shootout teaser [VIDEO]

The second annual Pro-Line Shootout spec tire race is going down at Thornhill Racing Circuit in August - get hyped with this quick mash-up of racing footage.

Aaron Waldron May 20, 2016, 10:52 a.m. View Comments

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