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Two new Jared Tebo University driving school dates added

Two-time world champion Jared Tebo will be hosting instructional days in Blue Springs, MO and Omaha, NE over consecutive Sundays next month - one for nitro 1/8-scale buggy drivers, the other for 1/10-scale 2WD buggy racers.

Aaron Waldron May 19, 2016, 9:33 a.m. View Comments

Maximus RC Raceway Triple Crown Series to kick off next month

Maximus RC Raceway in York, ME is rolling out the turf for a three-race Saturday series that will include a Kids Try-Me track, drone demos and more. And the class winners will get their pictures put on the wall!

Aaron Waldron May 19, 2016, 1:55 p.m. View Comments

What kind of "game changer" is TLR working on?

Shortly before 8 AM this morning, Team Losi Racing posted a short video teaser to Facebook showing few details about a big announcement coming tomorrow. What do you think it is?

Aaron Waldron May 18, 2016, 11:55 a.m. View Comments

Latest RCBrain teaser notes four different differential modes [VIDEO]

Hobbico will release full details of the new RCBrain smart differential on May 23 - but for now, you can learn about the four unique ways the system can function.

Aaron Waldron May 18, 2016, 10:09 a.m. View Comments

Watch Keep It RC build an Axial Wraith in three 30(ish)-second videos

Hobbico and Keep It RC's Instant RC video serious sped up the Axial Wraith rock racer build process into three quick videos to show just what goes on to get this kit built, wired, and decked out with option parts.

Aaron Waldron May 17, 2016, 8:34 a.m. View Comments

Watch Adam Drake show how to build pillow balls [VIDEO]

In his latest video, Mugen Seiki's Adam Drake gives tips on how to correctly build pillow balls for the front end of a MBX7 buggy - or any vehicle.

Aaron Waldron May 17, 2016, 9:09 a.m. View Comments

IFMAR Worlds at RC Tracks Las Vegas Stage 2 report

RC Tracks Las Vegas has published its Stage 2 report for the upcoming IFMAR Worlds in October - detailing information that racers, teams, and spectators will find useful.

Aaron Waldron May 16, 2016, 4:18 p.m. View Comments

Huang signed with Sunpadow

Sunpadow has signed Guangzhou resident on-road racer Gary Huang to represent the brand and assist with developing new products.

Aaron Waldron May 13, 2016, 4:29 p.m. View Comments

Maxima to re-enter European market

After a brief lull in product support across Europe, Maxima / Mx has launched Maxima Europa with headquarters in Portugal.

Aaron Waldron May 13, 2016, 4:09 p.m. View Comments

LiveRC and Matt Gerald Racing teaming up again for 2016

LiveRC is returning as the title sponsor for two-time off-road world champion Matt Gerald's #395 Single Buggy for the 2016 TORC season.

Aaron Waldron May 13, 2016, 3:16 p.m. View Comments

Awesome Kyosho MP9 TKI4 clip from 5150 Productions [VIDEO]

5150 Productions put together a three-minute video about the latest Kyosho 1/8-scale off-road racing buggy that all racing fans must watch!

Aaron Waldron May 12, 2016, 12:55 p.m. View Comments

Watch Hobbywing's Ron Schuur discuss programming features of new XR10 Pro ESC [VIDEO]

Spend twelve minutes Ron Schuur from Hobbywing learning about the new adjustments possible with the XR10 Pro speed control.

Aaron Waldron May 12, 2016, 2:28 p.m. View Comments

Triple Crown R/C Challenge in southern tri-state area begins May 21

The Triple Crown R/C Challenge will visit Club R/C, T&T Speedway, and 405 RC Raceway while attracting the fastest racers in Louisiana, Texas and Oklahoma.

Aaron Waldron May 10, 2016, 7:27 p.m. View Comments

Watch Adam Drake describe rear toe-in adjustments [VIDEO]

Mugen Seiki Racing driver Adam Drake talked about everything you need to know about changing rear-toe-in on your vehicle - and how it will affect the handling.

Aaron Waldron May 10, 2016, 2:25 p.m. View Comments

Team ARC USA signed Alan Hewitt

Defending Reedy Touring Car Race 13.5-class champion Alan Hewitt signed with Team ARC USA.

Aaron Waldron May 10, 2016, 6:07 p.m. View Comments

Scotty Ernst Products presents the Dragon Stone Asian Buggy Championship in China

The Dragon Stone RC Facility in Liaoyang, China will host the inaugural event September 1-4.

Aaron Waldron May 6, 2016, 2:26 p.m. View Comments

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

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

Monty Houston needs our help

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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