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Randy Pike leaves his team manager position at Panther Tires for 2014

Panther Tires has announced today that team manager, Randy Pike, will be leaving Panther Tires Inc. Randy will continue his other duties with Panther Tires through the end of the year, but all future team management will be handled internally.

Mike Garrison Dec. 6, 2013, 7:25 a.m. View Comments

MIP's Matt Olson signs with Schumacher Racing for 2014

Our good friends at Sutton Aviation Raceway have shared with us some exciting news they uncovered late last night. Schumacher Racing has signed on board MIP's Matt Olson to their 2014 offroad team, as well as supplied MIP with the necessary car kits

Mike Garrison Dec. 6, 2013, 6:32 a.m. View Comments

Davide Tortorici joins the XRAY offroad team for 2014

XRAY is happy to announce that multiple European and Italian Champion Davide Tortorici has joined the XRAY team to race the 1:10 electric off-road cars. Davide will race the XB4 & XB4 2WD at all Italian races and internationally at EOS and European C

Mike Garrison Dec. 6, 2013, 4:42 a.m. View Comments

Jared Tebo signs on board with Kyosho for another 5 years

Jared Tebo has announced today they he will be extending his contract with Kyosho! The new contract will keep Tebo behind the wheel of Kyosho vehicles for another five years.

Mike Garrison Dec. 6, 2013, 4:31 a.m. View Comments

Dustin Evans signs multi-year contract with Team Losi Racing

World-class off-road racer Dustin Evans has re-signed with Team Losi Racing through 2016.

Mike Garrison Dec. 5, 2013, 8:31 a.m. View Comments

702 Raceway announces the 4th Annual Kings Hawaiian Toys for Tots Race

For the fourth year in a row, 702 Raceway is teaming up with Kings Hawaiian to present the Toys for Tots Race. The event is designed to offer some great racing, great fun, and all for a great cause. Racers will be fighting for the win on and off the

Mike Garrison Dec. 5, 2013, 6:06 a.m. View Comments

TLR re-signs the Italian talent of Alessandro Stocco and Alex Zanchettin

Team Losi Racing has announced they will in fact be re-signing the Italian talent of Alessandro Stocco and Alex Zanchettin.

Mike Garrison Dec. 5, 2013, 7:37 a.m. View Comments

Jared Tebo leaves Sidewinder Fuels for 2014

We have received news today that Jared Tebo and Sidewinder are no more. After a short 11 months of working together, and getting some good results in 2013, they have decided to part ways. The relationship ended on good terms and is effective as of De

Mike Garrison Dec. 5, 2013, 4:21 a.m. View Comments

Michael Orlowski renews his contract with Team Durango for 2014

Team Durango has announced today that their successful up and coming driver, Michael Orlowski, will once again be returning to the team for 2014. Orlowski has had a successful 2013 season of racing in a variety of classes including 2wd and 4wd offroa

Mike Garrison Dec. 4, 2013, 4:35 a.m. View Comments

Rayan Medjoubi joins AKA and REDS Racing for 2014

With Rayan Medjoubi contracted with JQ Products until the end of 2016, it is no news that he is continuing to run THECar, but what IS news is the fact that Rayan has now also been picked up by JQ team sponsors AKA and REDS. Rayan has already been tes

Mike Garrison Dec. 4, 2013, 5:13 a.m. View Comments

Loic Nozeran joins the French NEMO Racing team for 2014

NEMO Racing has announced today that young French driver, Loic Nozeran, will be joining the team for 2014. After some successful testing with the Agama during recent last races, Loic has decided to join NEMO Racing and use the full Agama, Bullit, Bet

Mike Garrison Dec. 4, 2013, 4:49 a.m. View Comments

The 2014 Kyosho Mini-Z Masters moves to Catz Sports Arena

After many successful years of the Mini-Z Masters at the Alten Kelter of Fellbach, Kyosho Germany is proud to announce a new location for 2014 Mini-Z Masters!

Mike Garrison Dec. 4, 2013, 4:22 a.m. View Comments

The Top Notch Series is back for the 2013-14 winter season

The Top Notch Series is back, and kicking of the Winter Series this Saturday December 7th at IERC Raceway!

Mike Garrison Dec. 4, 2013, 5:33 a.m. View Comments

Lee Martin parts ways with Tamiya after a successful 2013 season

Surprising news has shook the offroad world today as Lee Martin has announced his departure from the Tamiya TRF offroad racing team.

Mike Garrison Dec. 4, 2013, 5:22 a.m. View Comments

Caster Racing USA looking to build their team for 2014

Caster Racing is known as one of the first companies to release a purpose built electric 1:8 racing buggy years ago. Today they have an entire lineup of vehicles ranging from 1:10 4wd buggy to nitro 1:8 truggy. The company has issued a press release

Mike Garrison Dec. 3, 2013, 5:04 a.m. View Comments

EMR Factory announces US distributorship of Silverback batteries and Roche Racing Products

EMR Factory is now a US distributor and a reseller of Silverback batteries, Roche Racing, and MR..Roche Racing Products. The Silverback Venus 2s LiPo battery was used by 2013 IIC Champion Dave Ehrlich to TQ and win the Scale Spec class. In the last t

Mike Garrison Dec. 2, 2013, 6:09 a.m. View Comments

Darren Bloomfield joins NEMO Racing and Agama for 2014

NEMO Racing and Agama would like to announce that Darren Bloomfield will be joining the team for 2014 and beyond.

Mike Garrison Dec. 2, 2013, 5:19 a.m. View Comments

JR Mitch signs multi-year deal with Team Losi Racing

There has been some internet rumors of budget cutbacks at Team Losi Racing for 2014 that is said to possibly slim down the team for the upcoming season. Many companies (in and out of the R/C industry) have been forced to make budget cutbacks for the

Mike Garrison Nov. 29, 2013, 8:45 a.m. View Comments

Pro-Line and JConcepts chosen as 2014 Reedy Race control tires

The Reedy Race is pleased to announce that Pro-Line and JConcepts will continue to be the official tire and insert suppliers for the 20th running of the Reedy International Off-Road Race of Champions.

Mike Garrison Nov. 29, 2013, 4:30 a.m. View Comments

A Main Hobbies announces "Cyber Monday Sale"

All 60,000 items in A Main Hobbies’ massive warehouse are on sale Cyber Monday!

Mike Garrison Nov. 29, 2013, 8:37 a.m. View Comments

A Main Hobbies announces "Black Friday Sale"

Save Green Black Friday Weekend In A Main Hobbies’ Largest Selection Of Bargain Prices To Date!

Mike Garrison Nov. 27, 2013, 10:06 a.m. View Comments

Kyosho America signs Matt Castellano for 2014

Kyosho America has announced their latest addition to the team for 2014 today. Long time TLR driver, Matt Castellano, has jump shipped and will be joining the red army for the upcoming season! Matt is already preparing his new rides for the upcoming

Mike Garrison Nov. 27, 2013, 6:01 a.m. View Comments

AKA announces name change for the Slingshot 1:10 tires

AKA would like to announce a name change to our Slingshot 1:10 tires. As it turns out, we are much better at designing tires than we are at checking to see if names are already in use within our industry.

Mike Garrison Nov. 26, 2013, 7:07 a.m. View Comments

P1 Brand announces the annual "Black (and White) Friday" Sale

Beginning at 12:01am PST on Friday, November 29 and running through 11:59pm PST on Monday, December 2, 2013, purchases of all P1Brand Trackwares will be discounted 30%.

Mike Garrison Nov. 26, 2013, 10:19 a.m. View Comments

Schumacher Racing signs Micha Widmaier for 2014

Schumacher Racing would like to welcome young German driver Micha Widmaier to the Schumacher CS electronic team. Micha recently finished 7th at the Indoor Dirt Race near Munich with his CAT K1 against a strong field of most the best drivers in German

Mike Garrison Nov. 26, 2013, 6:57 a.m. View Comments

A Main Hobbies announces "Pre-Black Friday Daily Deals"

Get your holiday shopping started early with incredible Daily Deals”in A Main Hobbies' Pre-Black Friday Sale.

Mike Garrison Nov. 25, 2013, 8:19 a.m. View Comments

VRC-Pro announces the 2013 VRC World Championships

VRC-Pro has just announced one of the biggest online R/C events of the year, the online 2013 VRC World Championships sponsored by Tekin. Last year more than 2200 racers participated, including big names like Ronald Völker, David Joor and many more. V

Mike Garrison Nov. 25, 2013, 7:53 a.m. View Comments

Hobby Pro USA announces Black Friday Sale event

Hobby Pro USA has just announced their Black Friday / Cyber Monday Special that will kicking off today and last till Dec 3rd! Take advantage of some of the years best pricing and stock up on your favorite Hobby Pro USA products!

Mike Garrison Nov. 25, 2013, 10:25 a.m. View Comments

Troy Lee Designs and Horizon Hobby sign a multi-year partnership

Exciting news has reached us today as Troy Lee Designs and Horizon Hobby have announced a multi-year partnership between the two companies. This partnership has the potential to be a huge step for not only Horizon and TLD, but the hobby as a whole.

Mike Garrison Nov. 25, 2013, 7:33 a.m. View Comments

Ryan Maifield and JConcepts agree on new long-term contract

Ryan Maifield, the current Dirt Nitro Challenge 1/8th buggy champion, ROAR National Champion, double Indoor National Series champion and 1/10th Off-road Worlds podium driver signs new contract with JConcepts.

Mike Garrison Nov. 25, 2013, 10:40 a.m. View Comments

Patrick Hofer extends his contract with Team Associated and Reedy

Team Associated and Reedy are excited to announce that multi-time Swiss national champion Patrick Hofer has signed a contract extension that will see him using Reedy LiPo batteries, Sonic motors, and Reedy nitro engines in his Team Associated vehicle

Mike Garrison Nov. 22, 2013, 6:16 a.m. View Comments

JR Mitch continues his partnership with Team Trinity for 2014

JR Mitch has announced today that he will in fact be once again returning to Team Trinity for brushless motors and batteries for his racing efforts in 2014.

Mike Garrison Nov. 21, 2013, 5:11 a.m. View Comments

Pro-Line set to host the "110% Racing R/C Camp" with Ty Tessman

Pro-Line Racing will be hosting a 4-day 1:8 buggy R/C Racing camp with pro R/C driver Ty Tessmann and his mechanic, and father, Gord Tessmann, held at the Pro-Line test track in Banning, California.

Mike Garrison Nov. 21, 2013, 4:08 a.m. View Comments

Pro-Line Racing announces the "Pro-2 SC Owner Photo Contest"

Pro-Line Racing is considered by many to be a top innovator in the short course racing market, as they were one of the first to offer hop-ups, upgrades, and conversion kits for serious racers. Now they offer a full short course truck kit of their ver

Mike Garrison Nov. 20, 2013, 4:49 a.m. View Comments

Maximus Raceway announces the new "Back In Black" points series

Maximus Raceway has announced today a change in plans for 2013, as they have converted their signature Back In Black trophy race, into a Saturday night weekly point series. All awards and company donations from the trophy race event will be rolled in

Mike Garrison Nov. 19, 2013, 4:52 a.m. View Comments

Kyle McBride signs on with Tekin for 2014

Tekin has announced today that they have signed on the Aussie sensation Kyle McBride! Over the past several years, McBride has come on the scene strong with some impressive finishes including multiple national and world championships A-Main finishes.

Mike Garrison Nov. 19, 2013, 8:24 a.m. View Comments

Travis Amezcua re-signs with Team Durango for 2014

Veteran pro driver, Travis Peanut Amezcua, has once again signed on board with Team Durango for another year of racing. Amezcua put in another success season of racing in 2013, finishing up with an A-main finish at the recent IFMAR World Championship

Mike Garrison Nov. 19, 2013, 5 a.m. View Comments

Darren Bloomfield leaves Horizon Hobby and Team Losi Racing

Shocking news has hit the industry today as Darren Bloomfield has left Team Losi Racing and Horizon Hobby.

Mike Garrison Nov. 18, 2013, 6:39 a.m. View Comments

Palm Desert R/C Raceway announces the 9th Annual Toys for Tots race

Palm Desert R/C Raceway 9th Annual Toys for Tots is SoCal's longest running offroad Toys for Tots. Always the 1st weekend in December, this years T4T will be on Dec 7th, 2013!

Mike Garrison Nov. 6, 2013, 4:29 a.m. View Comments

Reedy announces the Reedy International Race of Champions lottery drawing results

The lottery drawing for the open classes is now completed for the 2014 Reedy International Off-Road Race of Champions. With over 480 total entries from over 260 drivers, the event has become more popular than ever. In order to provide the best po

Mike Garrison Nov. 6, 2013, 5:05 a.m. View Comments

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