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MKS Servos USA signed Bornhorst, Johnson, Truhe and three more young stars

New MKS Servos USA team manager Kenny Johnson has named his 2016 team drivers: Joe Bornhorst, Kyle Johnson, Mike Truhe, Dayton Brown, Tyler Brown and Noah Dickerson.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 5, 2016, 1:09 p.m. View Comments

Joe Bornhorst confirmed at Pro-Line Racing

Pro-Line Racing has announced Joe Bornhorst as the newest member of the company's racing team for the 2016 season.

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

Ronnefalk to run Max Airbrush paint in 2016

Multi-time European Champion David Ronnefalk has agreed to run Max Airbrush-painted bodies this season.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 4, 2016, 7:02 p.m. View Comments

Whiting signed with Ielasi Tuned

Loran Whiting will use Ielasi Tuned engines for 2016 as her father's company, LEF Complex, has become the U.S. distributor.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 4, 2016, 6:53 p.m. View Comments

JQ Racing agreed to new corporate sponsorship with ARMA Energy

SoCal-based ARMA Energy is the newest mainstream sponsor of the JQ Racing team.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 4, 2016, 11:20 a.m. View Comments

Stocco joined REDS Racing

Italian off-road racer Alessandro Stocco has joined the REDS Racing team.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 4, 2016, 7:11 p.m. View Comments

TWT signed Chaidajsuriya and Kachchapananda to use new setup boards, car stands and camber gauges

New Thai company TWT has teamed up with former ISTC World Champion Surikarn Chaidajsuriya to develop the brand's pit accessories.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 4, 2016, 6 p.m. View Comments

Team Orion signed Max Flurer

Oval and off-road racing champion Max Flurer has joined Team Orion.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 4, 2016, 2:04 p.m. View Comments

Official launch of Team Durango DEX410v5 4WD buggy [GALLERY]

Team Durango has published full details of the latest version of its world champion 4WD buggy platform, the DEX410v5.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 4, 2016, 11:11 a.m. View Comments

Baird and Medjoubi signed with Kyosho Europe

French racer Rayan Medjoubi and British competitor Bradley Baird have both signed with Kyosho Europe for this season.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 4, 2016, 6:21 p.m. View Comments

Tebo to represent Speed RC in 2016

After hosting a Jared Tebo is joining the Speed RC team this season.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 4, 2016, 10:26 a.m. View Comments

Denney joined Team Losi Racing and Team Orion

After several years with Team Associated and Reedy, Tanner Denney is rejoining former mentor Ryan Maifield at TLR and Orion.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 4, 2016, 10:26 a.m. View Comments

Richards joined Durango, returned to JConcepts after 3-year hiatus

After announcing his departure from Team Losi Racing ahead of the 2016 season, former Reedy Race Open champion JP Richards has signed with Team Durango and JConcepts

Aaron Waldron Jan. 4, 2016, 10:35 a.m. View Comments

Intech Racing signed Luca Kruger

Top German off-road racer Luca Kruger has joined Intech Racing and PerformanceRC for this season.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 4, 2016, 11:43 a.m. View Comments

Thornhill Racing Circuit planning big changes ahead of next year's ROAR Nationals

Chris Allison of Thornhill Racing Circuit has announced plans to cover the outdoor track, build an on-site hobby shop, offer indoor pit spaces for rent, and begin racing every weekend in preparation for the 2016 ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 31, 2015, 1:45 p.m. View Comments

Maifield signed two-year electric-only contract extension with Team Orion

Ryan Maifield will continue to use Team Orion products to power his electric vehicles through 2017.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 31, 2015, 11:12 a.m. View Comments

Mon-Tech Racing signed world champion Bruno Coelho

Portuguese 4WD off-road world champion and touring car Worlds runner-up Bruno Coelho will use Italian brand Mon-Tech Racing bodies on his vehicles in 2016.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 31, 2015, 2:33 p.m. View Comments

BREAKING: Joe Bornhorst left AKA Products - next deal already lined up?

Joe Bornhorst posted to Facebook that he has not renewed his AKA contract for next season - and that more news is coming soon (tomorrow?).

Aaron Waldron Dec. 31, 2015, 5:30 p.m. View Comments

New finals venue highlights 2016 JConcepts Indoor National Series schedule

Speed RC in Mooresville, NC will host the final round of the 5-race JConcepts Indoor National Series to cap the 2016 season.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 31, 2015, 4:32 p.m. View Comments

Malin Karlsen renewed contract with ORCA

Young Norwegian superstar Malin Karlsen will continue using ORCA electronics.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 31, 2015, 12:20 p.m. View Comments

Tebo to stay with KO Propo for 2016 season

2015 Worlds TQ Jared Tebo has signed on for his eighth year using KO Propo radio equipment.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 31, 2015, 11:19 a.m. View Comments

Hupo Honigl departed from Serpent

Austrian on- and off-road racing veteran Hupo Honigl didn't mince words about the premature end to his relationship with Serpent.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 30, 2015, 11:58 a.m. View Comments

Jared Tebo extended contract with Team Orion and Kyosho

Jared Tebo will return to Team Orion and Kyosho for the 2016 season.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 30, 2015, 11:37 a.m. View Comments

Ryan Lutz to wear Dutch Oven Designs apparel in 2016

Texas-based t-shirt printing company Dutch Oven Designs has reached an agreement with Ohio pro Ryan Lutz for next season.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 30, 2015, 12:43 p.m. View Comments

Watch Pro-Line's new 2017 Ford Raptor True Scale body in action [VIDEO]

After some glamorous shots of the newest Ford Raptor short course body looking clean, the truck gets down and dirty.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 30, 2015, 12:34 p.m. View Comments

Watch Adam Drake describe tuning your vehicle with different width hexes [VIDEO]

Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing talks about using different wheel hubs to tune the MBX7R buggy - or any vehicle.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 29, 2015, 7:47 p.m. View Comments

Jamrock Nationals VI to host electric and nitro racing over consecutive weekends

The Jamrock RC Car Club is inviting all racers to compete in electric on-road racing on January 31, with nitro classes offered on February 6.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 29, 2015, 12:02 p.m. View Comments

Team Orion and Ty Tessmann agreed to two-year contract extension

After scoring many major wins over the last three years, Ty Tessmann has committed to using Team Orion electronics through 2017.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 29, 2015, 11:33 a.m. View Comments

NEMO Racing promoted former juniors Currie, Nibblet and Skidmore to A-team

After a successful 2015 campaign, three young racers will join European Champion Darren Bloomfield and the rest of the NEMO Racing squad.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 29, 2015, 11:50 a.m. View Comments

Mugen Seiki Europe's new website

Mugen Seiki Europe has launched a completely redesigned home on the web.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 28, 2015, 8:31 p.m. View Comments

Shin Adachi joined Serpent for nitro off-road

Yokomo engineer and Japanese nationals finalist Shin Adachi has signed with Serpent to race 1/8-scale off-road in 2016.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 28, 2015, 11:23 a.m. View Comments

First images of upcoming SWORKz S350 EVOII Limited [GALLERY]

SWORKz has published pictures of their newest 1/8-scale buggy, due to begin shipping during the second half of January 2016.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 28, 2015, 11:44 a.m. View Comments

Coolest backyard track ever to host New Year's Day race in NorCal's Bay Area

Sean Catucci is hosting a race and barbecue on Friday afternoon on the amazing carpet course built in the backyard of his Brentwood, CA home.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 28, 2015, 5:16 p.m. View Comments

Dustin Evans inked one-year contract extension with Team Orion

Former national champion and Reedy Race Invitational winner Dustin Evans will stick with Team Orion power through the 2016 season.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 28, 2015, 4:14 p.m. View Comments

Mugen Seiki Racing signed Mike Truhe

Former national champion Mike Truhe has agreed to race for Mugen Seiki in 2016.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 28, 2015, 2:48 p.m. View Comments

Pro-Line Racing and 5150 Media Productions took on 5th annual Recon G6 birthday bash [VIDEO]

Pro-Line Racing and 5150 Media Productions, the team behind the Come Drive With Us series, slowed down to celebrate the anniversary of one of RC's biggest rock crawling events.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 28, 2015, 12:05 p.m. View Comments

Ogden signed with Advantage Racing Products and Speed RC

2016 Worlds qualifier and current "Top 25 RC" ranked driver Cole Ogden will represent Advantage Racing Products and Speed RC for the 2016 season.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 23, 2015, 11:08 a.m. View Comments

RC Concept 2016 calendar and "Guess the two new drivers" contest

RC Concept has released a 2016 calendar with notable races marked, and are offering them as a prize for a social media contest in which you must guess the brand's new top drivers.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 23, 2015, 11:19 a.m. View Comments

Watch the Ty Tessmann Worlds Replica giveaway [LIVE]

Tune in to watch Ty Tessmann give away a hand-built copy of his World Championship-winning buggy!

Aaron Waldron Dec. 23, 2015, 12:44 p.m. View Comments

Watch AMainHobbies fulfill a couple of lucky customers' wish lists [VIDEO]

Very cool AMainHobbies holiday promo where the CEO, Kendall Bennett, calls a couple of lucky customers and offers to buy the items on their online wish lists.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 23, 2015, 11:02 a.m. View Comments

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