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Young UK superstar Jack Embling signs with Pro-Line and CML for 2013

CML Distribution has announced today that up and coming youngster, Jack Embling, has decided Proline would be his tire of choice for 2013! Jack and his father Lewis have also been taken under the wing of multi-time European champ, Lee Martin, who als

Mike Garrison March 7, 2013, 4:44 a.m. View Comments

ROAR announces a new "fixed schedule" for National events

To avoid the confusion of ever changing dates, weekends, etc. ROAR has decided to make what they are calling a fixed schedule for National events each year, meaning for example the ROAR Carpet Onroad Nats will be the first weekend of March every year

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

JQ Products now available to racers in Brazil and India

JQ Products has announced today that they are continuing to expand their product reach with two new distributors in two new countries!

Mike Garrison March 6, 2013, 6:07 a.m. View Comments

The Shortcourse Showdown Tour heads to Boston for stop number two

Shortcourse racing is amongst one of the most popular classes in R/C racing today, and is only getting bigger! Scotty Ernst Productions first started the Shortcourse Showdown Nationwide Tour three years ago, and since that time it too has only gotten

Mike Garrison March 5, 2013, 4:27 a.m. View Comments

SNVRC announces the 2013 Silver State Nitro Challenge online pre-entry

Our good friends from Southern Nevada R/C (SNVRC) have officially opened the online pre-entry for the 2013 Silver State Nitro Challenge!

Mike Garrison March 5, 2013, 4:47 a.m. View Comments

1:8 World Champion Robert Batlle makes his 1:10 EOS debut this weekend

This weekend (8-10 March) the third round of the TLR/Spektrum Euro Offroad Series presented by Horizon Hobby travels to Leoben in Austria where some of 1:8 Nitro Offroad’s biggest names are set to try their hand at 1:10 Electric Offroad including new

Mike Garrison March 5, 2013, 6:14 a.m. View Comments

The HobbyPLEX announces the 2013 Summer Series sponsored by AE

One of the largest permanent indoor offroad facilities in the midwest lies just outside downtown Omaha, Nebraska at the Hobbytown USA HobbyPLEX facility. Each year they host their annual Summer Series which started out as a basic club racing series,

Mike Garrison March 5, 2013, 5:56 a.m. View Comments

Speed Monkey R/C to host the 2013 AKA Mid-America Championship

Two years ago a race was started in Amarillo, Texas offering a control tire for 1:8 buggy racing, a concept scene most often in 1:10 racing. The race has transformed immensely into one of the hottest races in Texas and is known as the AKA Mid-America

Mike Garrison March 1, 2013, 6:45 a.m. View Comments

Ryan Cavalieri joins the Team Orion electric team for 2013

For the past several years Ryan Cavalieri has ran Team Orion nitro engines in all of his 1:8 scale Team Associated vehicles, however, for 1:10 scale he has always been known to run LRP. For 2013 he has officially joined the Team Orion electric team,

Mike Garrison March 1, 2013, 4:53 a.m. View Comments

Darren Bloomfield joins Vampire Racing to power his TLR lineup

Vampire Racing is proud to announce the latest addition to their factory racing team in the form of UK super star and 1:8 EFRA IC buggy European Champion, Darren Bloomfield.

Mike Garrison March 1, 2013, 6:35 a.m. View Comments

Team Orion's Adrien Bertin signs on board with KM Racing for 2013

Our good friends at RedRC have broke the news today that World Champion manufacturer KM Racing have announced the signing of Adrien Bertin to their team! Many know Bertin from his background in the development and progression of Team Orion engines, b

Mike Garrison Feb. 27, 2013, 5:50 a.m. View Comments

The Euro Touring Series heads to Gran Canaria for round 3

Round 3 of the Yokomo Euro Touring Series officially gets underway with practice on Friday and culminates with triple mains for all drivers on Sunday. All the action from Gran Canaria can be followed on RedRC where regular updates and video action wi

Mike Garrison Feb. 27, 2013, 5:40 a.m. View Comments

Futaba announces their official 2013 onroad and offroad race teams

Futaba has announced their official lineup of factory drivers for the 2013 racing season. With a long history of race wins and results, it is no surprise to us that some of the world's best drivers have signed on for 2013.

Mike Garrison Feb. 26, 2013, 4:58 p.m. View Comments

German National Champion Rico Krober signs on with XRAY for 2013

XRAY is happy to announce that Rico Krober will continue to race XRAY in 2013.

Mike Garrison Feb. 26, 2013, 9:56 a.m. View Comments

Robert Batlle signs with LRP for the 2013 offroad 1:10 season

LRP has announced today that the current 1/8 IFMAR World Champion, Robert Batlle, has signed on with LRP for his electric racing in 2013! The new LRP electronics and LiPo batteries will power his new Team Yokomo rides throughout the race season as he

Mike Garrison Feb. 26, 2013, 5:51 p.m. View Comments

Get your very own commemorative trophy from The Dirt Nitro Challenge

Whether you won a trophy for your performance or not at this year's Dirt Nitro Challenge, you can add to your collection with a special commemorative trophy featuring signatures by some of the world's best drivers, including this year's two pro class

Mike Garrison Feb. 26, 2013, 5:28 p.m. View Comments

XRAY re-signs the Swedish National Champion Magnus Vassmar

XRAY is happy to announce that the Nordic on-road racer and multi-time Swedish national champion, Magnus Vassmar, will continue to race with the XRAY team in 2013 season.

Mike Garrison Feb. 21, 2013, 7:46 p.m. View Comments

Rumors of Hobbico/Great Planes purchasing HPI Racing are false

Today, HPI Racing has announced the news of Hobbico purchasing HPI is nothing more than a rumor. Instead, Hobbico has become the exclusive distributor of HPI Racing products in North America, however, has not purchased the company.

Mike Garrison Feb. 20, 2013, 4:55 a.m. View Comments

Former European onroad champion Jernej Vuga re-signs with XRAY for 2013

XRAY is happy to announce that former European champion and recent Slovenian Champion Jernej Vuga has extended his contract with XRAY for 2013.

Mike Garrison Feb. 20, 2013, 4:21 a.m. View Comments

ROAR addresses personal transponders at national events

ROAR has made an announcement this morning regarding personal transponders at ROAR National Events. As many have been experiencing on a local level, new software and systems are replacing the old which in turn have left some racers without a working

Mike Garrison Feb. 19, 2013, 6:04 a.m. View Comments

A Main Hobbies announces the Outback Shootout 2013 at Outback Raceway

A Main Hobbies Outback Raceway will be hosting its annual Outback Shootout March 1st through March 3rd to kick-off the indoor racing season!

Mike Garrison Feb. 14, 2013, 5:13 a.m. View Comments

Czech vice-champion Jirka Mira re-signs with Team XRAY for 2013

XRAY is happy to announce that Jirka Mara will continue to race with XRAY in 2013. Jirka has been mulitple Czech vice-champion with XB9 and XB4 and will race both classes in 2013 as well.

Mike Garrison Feb. 13, 2013, 4:52 a.m. View Comments

Ralph Burch continues his 12+ years with Team XRAY for 2013

XRAY is proud to announce that the on-road super star World Champion Ralph Burch will race all the on-road classes in 2013 with XRAY and additionally will participate at off-road races with the new XB4. Ralph will attend all major races to support th

Mike Garrison Feb. 11, 2013, 5:59 a.m. View Comments

JQ Products signs Markku "THEDoctor" Honkanen for 2013

JQ Products are proud to announce the signing of Markku Honkanen to the Finnish JQ Team.

Mike Garrison Feb. 8, 2013, 5:07 a.m. View Comments

Greg Degani joins Hobby Pro USA / Agama Racing

Exciting news from Hobby Pro USA and Agama Racing has been released today as they have signed on board 2002 IFMAR World Champion, Greg Degani!

Mike Garrison Feb. 8, 2013, 9:29 a.m. View Comments

Taylor Petersen makes a surprise jump to XRAY for 2013

After an impressive 2012 racing season with multiple top 10 finishes at major events worldwide, we have received news today that former Mugen Seiki driver, Taylor Petersen, has jumped ship and joined XRAY USA / RCAmerica for 2013. Petersen's main foc

Mike Garrison Feb. 8, 2013, 4:42 a.m. View Comments

A Main Hobbies announces 2013 race schedule for Outback and Silver Dollar Raceway

A Main Hobbies Outback and Silver Dollar Raceways will be hosting eleven races during the 2013 racing season. Including both the ROAR 1:10-scale Off-Road National Championships as well as the IFMAR 1:10-scale Electric Off-Road World Championshi

Mike Garrison Feb. 7, 2013, 5:30 a.m. View Comments

X Factory announces the new X-6 Cubed buggy is coming soon

Exciting news from X Factory today as our good friends from X Factory UK have informed us of the latest in the evolution of X Factory vehicles, the X-6 Cubed. While little details and only teaser photos have been revealed at this time, we look forwar

Mike Garrison Feb. 7, 2013, 4:45 a.m. View Comments

Alessandro Magi re-signs with REDS Racing for 2013

REDS Racing is happy to announce that Alessandro Magi has re-signed for the 2013 racing season.

Mike Garrison Feb. 7, 2013, 8:31 a.m. View Comments

Team Trinity signs offroad legend JR Mitch for 2013

In the midst of the ongoing controversy between ROAR and Trinity over the D3.5 17.5 motors, more news has been released from the Trinity camp. Long time racer and TLR team driver, JR Mitch, has signed on board with Trinity for 2013!

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

ROAR Region 2 upcoming events are announced

Racing is in full-force and underway nationwide! Our friends on the east coast, in ROAR Region 2, are getting set for a list of upcoming events to kick off their 2013 season!

Mike Garrison Feb. 5, 2013, 3:56 a.m. View Comments

Felix Tan and Max Mort renew their ride with JQ for 2013

It's that time again, the 2013 is starting, and new drivers have been signed, and some re-signed with JQ!

Mike Garrison Feb. 5, 2013, 6:44 a.m. View Comments

Barry Pettit returns to team Mugen Seiki through 2014

Mugen Seiki Racing is very excited to announce the signing of Barry Pettit through the 2014 racing season.

Mike Garrison Feb. 1, 2013, 5 a.m. View Comments

OCRC announces the 2013 Stock Nationals

OCRC Raceway is proud to be hosting the OCRC Stock Nationals once again! The dates for 2013 are April 27th and 28th. Last years inaugural event was a huge success, and we expect this year will be even better! Sign ups will be open April 1st online at

Mike Garrison Jan. 31, 2013, 8:24 a.m. View Comments

The HPI Racing Baja 5SC gets an updated look and fresh engine for 2013

HPI Racing is known for their 1:5 Baja series lineup of vehicles. Most 1:5 scale racers and bashers alike can agree that HPI is one of the leaders and innovators in the modern day 1:5 scale industry. For 2013, HPI Racing has freshened up the look of

Mike Garrison Jan. 31, 2013, 6:21 a.m. View Comments

Martin Bayer and Francesco Martini re-sign with XRAY for 2013

XRAY has announced today the return of two top drivers to the XRAY team for 2013!

Mike Garrison Jan. 30, 2013, 5:40 a.m. View Comments

Shepherd announces Michael Palazzola as their newest US driver for 2013

Shepherd is proud to announce that top US racer Michael Palazzola has joined the factory racing team for the upcoming nitro on-road season. The California based driver is going to race 1/10th scale and 1/8th scale and will attend the Florida Winter N

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

Adrian Berntsen signs on board with Team AME for the 2013 season

Team AME is happy to announce the signing of top Norwegian touring car driver, Adrian Berntsen. Adrian will use the AME MBT Asphalt and AME MBT Carpet Additive for all of his XRAY Cars.

Mike Garrison Jan. 29, 2013, 5:57 a.m. View Comments

XRAY announces the return of European Champ Reno Savoya for 2013

XRAY is happy to announce that multiple European Champion Reno Savoya has extended the contract with XRAY team for 2013. Reno has been very valuable member of R&D team and works closely with Juraj Hudy on the further development of the XB9.

Mike Garrison Jan. 28, 2013, 6:23 a.m. View Comments

Serpent announces their all-new Spyder SRX2 1:10 2wd offroad buggy

Serpent is working on a full line of 1/10 scale offroad cars, headed by 1/10 2wd buggy World Champion Billy Easton. The 1st release will be the SPYDER SRX-2, the 1/10 scale 2wd buggy, which will be shown at the 2013 Toyfair in Germany next week, a

Mike Garrison Jan. 28, 2013, 6:18 a.m. View Comments

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