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New York gets a brand new R/C facility and "Offroad Freeze"

A fresh new R/C facility is getting set to open up in New York known as Full Throttle R/C Raceway. The 25,000 square foot building features two separate tracks, a 40x80 dirt oval and a 60x100 offroad track. The facility is still under construction, b

Mike Garrison Dec. 17, 2013, 8 a.m. View Comments

Rumors of JQ Products "weakening" after distributorship loss

Rumors of JQ Products weakening began to stir some time ago, as they lost distributorship in several major countries. Today, the company has addressed the rumors with a brand new list of distributors!

Mike Garrison Dec. 16, 2013, 5:26 a.m. View Comments

Team Associated and Virtual Racing Industries join forces

Team Associated and Virtual Racing Industries (VRI) forge a major collaboration to jointly promote the Team Associated and Virtual RC Racing Pro brands.

Mike Garrison Dec. 16, 2013, 4:48 a.m. View Comments

Matt Olson officially joins the Schumacher Racing team for 2014

Schumacher has made it official, as Matt Olson has signed on board for 2014!

Mike Garrison Dec. 16, 2013, 4:52 a.m. View Comments

Casey Peck continues with TLR for his tenth consecutive year

Team Losi Racing has announced today the re-signing of Casey Peck representing the team from Tucson, Arizona. This will be Casey's tenth year racing with TLR.

Mike Garrison Dec. 16, 2013, 6:24 a.m. View Comments

Juho Levanen extends his long-time contract with Team Associated

Team Associated and Reedy are proud to announce that Juho Levanen has signed a contract extension which will see him continue with the brands that he has been with since 2001.

Mike Garrison Dec. 12, 2013, 5:09 a.m. View Comments

Ryan Lutz re-signs with Team Durango for 2014

Ryan Lutz is looking forward to another exciting year racing at the highest level of competition with Team Durango!

Mike Garrison Dec. 12, 2013, 5:12 a.m. View Comments

Mikael Johannsson signs on with XRAY for 2014

XRAY is proud to announce that the young and talented European Junior Champion, Mikael Johansson, has joined the XRAY team for 2014. Mikael is 1:10 2WD and 4WD European Junior Champion as well multiple Swedish cup winner and finished on podium at var

Mike Garrison Dec. 11, 2013, 5:13 a.m. View Comments

Darren Bloomfield joins the Schumacher Racing 1:10 offroad team

After his departure from TLR earlier this month, Darren Bloomfield signed on with NEMO Racing for his 1:8 scale program to run the Agama series vehicles. This, however, left him without a ride for his 1:10 scale racing program. Today, Schumacher Raci

Mike Garrison Dec. 11, 2013, 5:33 a.m. View Comments

Serpent announces A.R.E. Hobbies as their newest distributor

Serpent has announced their newest distributor today, this time in India! A.R.E. Hobbies has been appointed the official distributor of Serpent and Dragon R/C brands in India. Serpent says A.R.E. will first focus on the Cobra RTR buggies, and gradual

Mike Garrison Dec. 10, 2013, 5:29 a.m. View Comments

The 2014 Reedy Offroad Race of Champions is officially sold out

Team Associated and Reedy have officially announced today that the 2014 Reedy Offroad Race of Champions is SOLD OUT

Mike Garrison Dec. 10, 2013, 9:09 a.m. View Comments

VRC Pro partners up with BittyDesign for the upcoming release of 1:8 buggy racing

With the launch of VRC Pro’s new 1:8 nitro buggy class, Virtual Racing Industries announces a new partnership with BittyDesign from Italy, a company with a strong base in the offroad market.

Mike Garrison Dec. 10, 2013, 5:47 a.m. View Comments

Novarossi issues a warning for "VIR-TUS.21" engine fraud

Novarossi has publicly addressed today, an issue of fraud. According to Novarossi, some Chinese and Taiwanese distributors are selling the Novarossi VIR-TUS.21 without the patented rear ceramic bearing, but instead replacing it with a steel one. This

Mike Garrison Dec. 10, 2013, 4:57 a.m. View Comments

Horizon Hobby, Inc. to be acquired by investor group led by CEO Joe Ambrose

Horizon Hobby has announced today some major changes taking place, as the company is set to be acquired by an investor group led by CEO Joe Ambrose.

Mike Garrison Dec. 9, 2013, 9:50 a.m. View Comments

"Carpet Racers" the film hits iTunes, Playstation, XBOX, and VUDU

We have received exciting news today as the R/C film CARPET RACERS will become available on iTunes, Sony Playstation, XBOX, and VUDU beginning on December 10th, 2013.

Mike Garrison Dec. 9, 2013, 10:12 a.m. View Comments

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

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

Dakotah Phend signs 2-year contract with Team Losi Racing

Team Losi Racing is thrilled to announce the re-signing of Dakotah Phend for the 2014-2015 racing seasons.

Mike Garrison Dec. 6, 2013, 9:11 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

Jasper van Duppen joins the Serpent Junior Offroad Team

Serpent has announced that Jasper van Duppen, from Belgium, has joined Serpent Junior Offroad Team for 2014. He will race the Cobra Buggy 2.0 in the Benelux Buggy Cup, as well as many others.

Mike Garrison Dec. 6, 2013, 6:06 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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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