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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

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

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

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

Multi-time UK champ, Ellis Stafford, joins Vampire Racing for 2013

Vampire Racing is proud to announce the signing of two-time 1/10 scale 4WD EFRA European and multiple British Champion Ellis Stafford.

Mike Garrison Jan. 28, 2013, 5:34 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

ROAR answers back to speculation of recently compliance testing only the D3.5 17.5 motor

The ongoing feud between ROAR, Trinity/Epic, and racers worldwide continues this week as ROAR has published an announcement in regards to the speculation made that they have recently only compliance tested the Trinity/Epic D3.5 17.5.

Mike Garrison Jan. 28, 2013, 6:30 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

Pro-Line signs UK superstar Elliott Boots through 2014

Pro-Line Racing has announced today that the 2012 IFMAR 1:8 Worlds TQ, Elliott Boots, will be joining the Pro-Line team through 2014!

Mike Garrison Jan. 24, 2013, 4:55 a.m. View Comments

Win a B4.2 in Fantasy R/C this weekend!

Play the AKA Fantasy R/C League at 2013 Reedy International Off-Road Race of Champions starting on Friday, Jan. 25 for your chance to win a decked out B4.2!

Brandon Rohde Jan. 24, 2013, 9:18 p.m. View Comments

Mike Truhe and Matt Castellano re-sign with TLR for 2013

2008 IFMAR World’s TQ Mike Truhe along with fellow teammate Matt Castellano have re-signed with Team Losi Racing.

Mike Garrison Jan. 23, 2013, 5:05 a.m. View Comments

ProTek R/C digital servo speed and torque specs are re-assessed

ProTek RC digital servos receive new specifications after stringent, universal testing. A core principal of ProTek RC is to over deliver, which is why the servos initial listed specifications were lower than the servo's capabilites. After exten

Mike Garrison Jan. 23, 2013, 4:55 a.m. View Comments

Rich Lowe joins X Factory for the 2013 season

X Factory is proud to announce that Long-time U.K. star Rich Lowe has joined the Team for 2013.

Mike Garrison Jan. 21, 2013, 5:31 a.m. View Comments

JQ Products announces THE JQ100 Team

Want to make a difference? Join THE JQ100 Team!

Mike Garrison Jan. 21, 2013, 6:26 a.m. View Comments

Radio Impound Podcast announces "Special Edition" show with Trinity's Ernie Provetti

One of our favorite R/C podcast shows to subscribe and listen to is undoubtedly RIP (Radio Impound Podcast). Gotti Jr. and Kirby Hand entertain listeners with special guests, in-depth discussions, and the latest gossip/news in R/C! With the heate

Mike Garrison Jan. 21, 2013, 6:48 a.m. View Comments

Mercedes Terrell and Summer Daniels are confirmed for the Reedy Race

The Reedy Race is pleased to welcome back 2012 Miss Reedy Race, Mercedes Terrell, and would like to welcome her friend and fellow Monster Girl, Summer Daniels, to the 2013 event!

Mike Garrison Jan. 21, 2013, 6:41 a.m. View Comments

Trinity releases their "Side of the Story Letter"

As you probably have read and heard, the great debate over the Trinity D3.5 17.5 motors and ROAR approval has escalated to an all-new level after ROAR approved the motor for stock class racing earlier this year, but then dis-approved the motor late l

Mike Garrison Jan. 21, 2013, 5:53 a.m. View Comments

Atsushi Hara signs on with Hot Bodies through 2016

Team HB x HPI RACING is pleased to announce that 2012 Triple World Championship Podium Finisher and former World Champion Atsushi Hara will continue with Team HB x HPI RACING through the 2016 RC racing season!

Mike Garrison Jan. 17, 2013, 4:34 a.m. View Comments

The Euro Touring Series returns to Czech Republic with record entries

The Yokomo Euro Touring Series returns to the Czech Republic this weekend (January 18-20) after a year out with the second round of the 2012/13 series attracting a record 319 entries on the world famous electric touring car championship’s third visit

Mike Garrison Jan. 16, 2013, 5:14 a.m. View Comments

Jilles Groskamp returns to Team Shepherd for 2013

After some interesting discussions on the web, Shepherd is happy to announce that 2012 1:10 EP World Champion Jilles Groskamp returns to their Factory Racing Team for the upcoming nitro on-road season.

Mike Garrison Jan. 16, 2013, 5:54 a.m. View Comments

Lee Martin signs with Pro-Line for the 2013 season

Team Pro-Line could not be happier than to have Lee Martin seek out their support for his LMR efforts in 2013, and welcomes him to the team!

Mike Garrison Jan. 15, 2013, 5:59 a.m. View Comments

Andy Moore, Teemu Leino, and Ty Tessman sign with HPI/Hot Bodies for 2013

HPI Racing/Hot Bodies has announced three of their top drivers from 2012 will be returning for 2013!

Mike Garrison Jan. 14, 2013, 5:17 a.m. View Comments

Team Shepherd announces a new mystery driver for 2013

Shepherd announces another World Champion will be joining the team, the question is...which one?

Mike Garrison Jan. 14, 2013, 6:13 a.m. View Comments

Ryan Lutz returns to Byron Fuels for the 2013 season

2 years on the Byron Fuel Team has only solidified Ryan Lutz’ faith in RACE Gen2!

Mike Garrison Jan. 14, 2013, 9:34 a.m. View Comments

Jared Tebo returns to Team Orion for the 2013-2014 season

Team Orion is very happy to announce that Jared Tebo has re-signed with Team Orion through 2014!

Mike Garrison Jan. 11, 2013, 5:27 a.m. View Comments

Jeremy Kortz signs with Agama and Hobby Pro USA through 2014

Agama excited to have Jeremy Kortz showcase our fine products on the track throughout the world.

Mike Garrison Jan. 11, 2013, 10:58 a.m. View Comments

XRAY announces free XB4 upgrade packages coming soon

Despite the long term performance and durability testing to which the XRAY XB4 was subjected by the factory and R&D team, several XB4 customers have reported minor issues in crash situations. XRAY has been well known to fully stand behind their produ

Mike Garrison Jan. 11, 2013, 6:47 a.m. View Comments