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Drake discusses Flash Point RC's new black grease [VIDEO]

Watch Mugen Seiki Racing rep Adam Drake describe the uses for a tube of Flash Point RC's new black grease.

Aaron Waldron March 29, 2016, 10:40 a.m. View Comments

Welcome Back Tracy Carver Race set for May 7th at Newberry RC Park

The Florida off-road racing community will be celebrating Carver's return from a heart attack.

Aaron Waldron March 29, 2016, 6:43 p.m. View Comments

Eighth annual Pro-Line Gas Champs scheduled for end of April

Pro-Line Racing will host the Sik Track Designs event at their on-site test track from April 30-May 1.

Aaron Waldron March 28, 2016, 10:55 a.m. View Comments

Preparing the Dromida Wasteland buggy for battle [VIDEO]

How long does it take to get the Dromida Wasteland from in the box, to on the battlefield? About 30 seconds.

Aaron Waldron March 28, 2016, 11:15 a.m. View Comments

Top 25 RC rankings updated after today's NEO final

Cody King moved up four spots, to fifth, while three young Europeans jumped into the top 25 after their performances at the NEO race.

Aaron Waldron March 28, 2016, 6:51 p.m. View Comments

Maddison signed with XRAY

British on-road racing champion Jimmy Maddison has joined the XRAY team.

Aaron Waldron March 28, 2016, 7:08 p.m. View Comments

Team Magic Europe signed Weihert

German on-road racer Dennis Weihert has signed with Team Magic Europe to race the E4RS III Plus.

Aaron Waldron March 28, 2016, 7:01 p.m. View Comments

Watch an E-Revo dressed up as the Easter Bunny take out a stuffed animal [VIDEO]

iJumpRC's latest video is full of action - and seasonally appropriate, as well.

Aaron Waldron March 28, 2016, 11:38 a.m. View Comments

The International Indoor Championships are back! 2016 dates and host announced

After a one-year hiatus, the IIC will return to the heart of Las Vegas, posting up at the Westgate Hotel and Casino for seven days of on- and off-track fun.

Aaron Waldron March 25, 2016, 2:20 p.m. View Comments

HB Europe signed Marco Neves

HB Europe posted a brief blog about their new team driver, Marco Neves.

Aaron Waldron March 25, 2016, 3:03 p.m. View Comments

New Helion RC Intrusion XLR monster truck RTR [VIDEO]

Helion RC showed off its new ready-to-run Intrusion XLR monster truck with some trail-shredding.

Aaron Waldron March 24, 2016, 4:48 p.m. View Comments

DEVELOPING: Traxxas to acquire HPI Racing? [UPDATED]

Inside sources have not denied rumors that two of the largest brands in RC may merge.

Aaron Waldron March 24, 2016, 10:07 p.m. View Comments

Keep It RC highlight reel from Trakpower Chi-Town Shootout [VIDEO]

Keep It RC by Hobbico has published a cool recap video showing what happened at the Trakpower Chi-Town Shootout, hosted by Leisure Hours.

Aaron Waldron March 23, 2016, 3:52 p.m. View Comments

Vigneron joined Team Magic Europe

Top French touring car racer Thomas Vigneron has signed with Team Magic Europe to race the E4RS III+.

Aaron Waldron March 22, 2016, 7:33 p.m. View Comments

New XRAY XB8 2016 coming soon

XRAY has announced that it will soon release details of the 2016-edition XB8 nitro off-road buggy.

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

Rivkin and Bornhorst moved into Top 25 RC Rankings

Here are the updated Top 25 RC rankings after the Silver State race.

Aaron Waldron March 21, 2016, 2:07 p.m. View Comments

Meister signed with Shepherd

Former European and German champion Karl-Heinz Meister has joined Team Shepherd for the 2016 season.

Aaron Waldron March 21, 2016, 2:41 p.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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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