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Byron Fuels Challenge to hit the Heartland this fall

All the information for the Byron Fuels Heartland Challenge at Hobbyplex in Nebraska.

Aaron Waldron June 11, 2015, 8:42 p.m. View Comments

World champ Hagberg headlines second round of ENS in Austria

The Euro Nitro Series is headed to Aigen for the second round of the championship.

Aaron Waldron June 11, 2015, 1:07 p.m. View Comments

Quagraine's Euro Contest podium kickstarts JQ THEeCar White Edition pre-orders

After JQ Racing founder Joseph Quagraine finished second in Electric Buggy at last weekend's Euro Contest, the brand is preparing to release the White Edition version of THEeCar

Aaron Waldron June 10, 2015, 6:02 p.m. View Comments

AMain offering free Schelle -3mm chassis and battery brace with B44.3 buggy kit for limited time

AMain is offering the Schelle -3mm aluminum chassis and accompanying battery brace with a limited number of Team Associated B44.3 buggies while supplies last.

Aaron Waldron June 10, 2015, 1:58 p.m. View Comments

Kanai kisses RB Concepts goodbye

Famed Kyosho Inferno designer and 2000 IFMAR World Champion Yuichi Kanai bids farewell to the former French engine manufacturer.

Aaron Waldron June 10, 2015, 11:40 a.m. View Comments

Tuning Haus Summer Party this Saturday to emphasize scale accuracy and fun

Everyone is encouraged to attend and enjoy the first Tuning Haus Summer Party at Tamiya America Raceway this weekend.

Aaron Waldron June 10, 2015, 6:38 p.m. View Comments

X-Factory's Paul Sinclair talks about "real off-road racing" on latest videocast

One of the hottest topics in off-road racing over the last year has been the transition from tracks made of dirt to other surfaces. X-Factory's engineer, Paul Sinclair, shares his thoughts.

Aaron Waldron June 9, 2015, 11:45 a.m. View Comments

Intech Racing launches Korean team

Intech Racing has joined forces with a young but talented team of drivers in Korea.

Aaron Waldron June 9, 2015, 2:22 p.m. View Comments

Buy an RC10 World's Car built by 1993 World Champion Brian Kinwald

Brian Kinwald is auctioning off a hand-built and modified RC10 World's Car on eBay - here's your chance to own a piece of history!

Aaron Waldron June 9, 2015, 10:54 a.m. View Comments

Drake describes setting throttle high-point

Mugen Seiki Racing driver Adam Drake shows how to set the high point of your throttle linkage.

Aaron Waldron June 9, 2015, 1:05 p.m. View Comments

BREAKING: IERC Raceway in San Bernadino to close immediately

Statement published via Facebook cites the sale of the host building as the reason for negotiating a lease buyout and the cessation of operation.

Aaron Waldron June 8, 2015, 3:34 p.m. View Comments

Ramp-busting world record jump attempt fail [VIDEO]

Josh Zimmerman's first attempt at breaking the world record for longest RC car jump came to a disastrously abrupt - but hysterical - ending.

Aaron Waldron June 8, 2015, 5:02 p.m. View Comments

Hagberg shares his top XRAY option parts choices for the T4 '15

Alexander Hagberg's installment of XRAY's Factory Team Top Option Parts series shows the items that the European and World Champion uses on his electric touring car.

Aaron Waldron June 8, 2015, 6:19 p.m. View Comments

Drake finalized Flash Point fuel deal

Three-time former ROAR National Champion Adam Drake has been confirmed as a Flash Point fuel team driver.

Aaron Waldron June 8, 2015, 1:25 p.m. View Comments

Epp and Hardman highlight PROTOform's awesome Reedy TC Race video

Lead designer Dale Epp and Yokomo factory racer Andrew Hardman appear in a new PROTOform video from the recent Reedy Touring Car Race of Champions.

Aaron Waldron June 5, 2015, 4:57 p.m. View Comments

REDS Racing 1/8-scale brushless motors now ROAR approved

Having previously been approved by EFRA, the REDS Racing line of motors for electric 1/8-scale buggies is now legal in ROAR competition.

Aaron Waldron June 5, 2015, 4:40 p.m. View Comments

ROAR Nationals pit space rentals running out

Are you planning on racing the ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals at AMain.com's Silver Dollar RC Raceway in a couple of weeks? Your chance to reserve a pit spot rental is disappearing!

Aaron Waldron June 5, 2015, 12:06 p.m. View Comments

Here are some of the stars attending Timezone Grand Prix, set for July 16th-19th

Timezone Raceway in Battle Ground, WA is preparing for their annual nitro and electric on-road race, once again organized by Scotty Ernst. Here's all you need to know.

Aaron Waldron June 5, 2015, 3:35 p.m. View Comments

Hobbyprodukter to distribute AKA products in Sweden

AKA has added Hobbyprodukter to its list of distributors around the world.

Aaron Waldron June 4, 2015, 11:41 a.m. View Comments

Check out Chris Licata's 107mph JConcepts Scalpel

Chris Licata joined the MaxAmps 100 mph club this week with a 6S-powered Traxxas Slash 4x4 converted for speed run use with the JConcepts Scalpel bumper and body.

Aaron Waldron June 4, 2015, 5:59 p.m. View Comments

Lutz looks back on SWorkz Challenge/ROAR Nats Warm-Up

Ryan Lutz's race report from last weekend's SWorkz Challenge at AMain's Silver Dollar RC Raceway, the official warm-up for the upcoming ROAR Nationals.

Aaron Waldron June 4, 2015, 11:24 a.m. View Comments

Batlle battles in pit lane at Mugen Challenge

Former IFMAR World Champion Robert Batlle won the pit lane at the Mugen Challenge in Reims, France.

Aaron Waldron June 3, 2015, 1:57 p.m. View Comments

Not-so-sneaky photo leak of new prototype Team Durango 2WD buggy

Team Durango published a photo to Facebook implying that they're updating the DEX210 2WD racing buggy platform.

Aaron Waldron June 3, 2015, 11:39 a.m. View Comments

Drake's droop tips [VIDEO]

Mugen Seiki Racing frontman Adam Drake shows how to check and change droop settings.

Aaron Waldron June 2, 2015, 12:57 p.m. View Comments

Wang to remain at Mugen Seiki

JJ Wang has renewed his commitment to Mugen Seiki Racing.

Aaron Waldron June 2, 2015, 3:57 p.m. View Comments

Associated team drivers running production sample RC8B3 kits at AMS 6.0

The sixth annual Alabama Manufacturer Shootout is the first time that AE team drivers have raced the actual car the public will be able to buy!

Aaron Waldron May 29, 2015, 7:34 p.m. View Comments

Pro-Line Fuel Sticks back in stock

Another batch of Pro-Line's highly sought-after World Championship-winning fuel delivery devices are available.

Aaron Waldron May 29, 2015, 12:43 a.m. View Comments

Intech Racing USA signed Will Smith

Rather than a record deal, Intech Racing USA has signed Northern California racer Will Smith to a two-year contract to race the ER-14 4WD buggy and serve as the West Coast team manager.

Aaron Waldron May 29, 2015, 2:31 p.m. View Comments

Volker on the verge of fifth straight ETS championship

Yokomo's Ronald Volker can wrap up the Euro Touring Series title with a perfect weekend in Luxembourg.

Aaron Waldron May 28, 2015, 1:01 p.m. View Comments

Dirt Nitro Challenge to limit entries for first time ever in 2016

The 2016 Dirt Nitro Challenge at Fear Farm R/C Raceway will be the first in the history of the race to cap the number of entries for a reasonable finishing time.

Aaron Waldron May 28, 2015, 11:54 p.m. View Comments

RB Products gone for good - Answer RC takes over production of foam tire line

Multi-time world and European champion engine manufacturer RB Products is no more - but their fan-favorite line of foam tires will live on under a new name.

Aaron Waldron May 27, 2015, 3:38 p.m. View Comments

Johnson joins LRP for electric and nitro

Newly-crowned Nevada State Champion Kyle Johnson will be using LRP engines and electronics through the remainder of 2015.

Aaron Waldron May 27, 2015, 1:49 p.m. View Comments

Handicapped off-road racers in Ottawa need your help!

Local racer Kevin McEwen has started a crowd funding campaign to build a wheelchair-accessible drivers' stand and platform lift at Sutton Aviation Raceway. Donate now and be entered to win a new B44.2 kit from Dynamic Hobbies!

Aaron Waldron May 26, 2015, 12:58 p.m. View Comments

Take a tour of Yatabe Arena, site of the upcoming IFMAR Electric Off-Road Worlds

Yatabe Arena published this video tour showing off the incredible facility that will host this year's IFMAR World Championships for 2WD and 4WD buggies.

Aaron Waldron May 26, 2015, 3:54 p.m. View Comments