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Rob Isaac is Send It RC USA Team Manager
Send It RC signs Rob Isaac as the USA Team Manager. Rob will assist Owner Matt Kennedy with team operations, marketing and overall sales growth in 2022.
Tyler Hooks Nov. 5, 2021, 4:12 p.m. View Comments
Team Xray XB4'22 Teaser
Team Xray has teased a photo of the soon to be released XB4'22.
Tyler Hooks Nov. 5, 2021, 11:43 a.m. View Comments
Givens Announced as J&T Bearing Co. Midwest Team Manager
Today J&T Bearing Co. would like to announce that their Midwest team manager will be none other than Brian Givens.
Tyler Hooks Nov. 4, 2021, 12:17 p.m. View Comments
Nitro Pro Regional Team Managers Announced
Nitro Pro has appointed Will Walker, Justin Huglin, and Jay Amanti as team managers for the brand.
Tyler Hooks Nov. 4, 2021, 12:25 p.m. View Comments

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Tekin Racing Promotes Tyler Hooks to Team Manager
Team Tekin Racing has promoted Tyler Hooks to Team Manager for the coming seasons.
Tyler Hooks Nov. 2, 2021, 12:18 p.m. View Comments
Drake Running Dirt Oval Laps [VIDEO]
Check out some qualifying laps from the Mugen Challenge 1/8th Nitro Late Model dirt oval event with Adam Drake.
Tyler Hooks Nov. 2, 2021, 11:56 a.m. View Comments
Baruffolo Joins Reds Racing Officially
Reds Racing are very happy to announce that the Italian driver Marco Baruffolo has joined Reds Racing Team for the 2022 and 2023 racing season.
Tyler Hooks Nov. 2, 2021, 12:08 p.m. View Comments
Mon-Tech Racing Zero Body Teaser
Mon-Tech Racing has released a single teaser photo of the new Zero touring car body.
Tyler Hooks Nov. 1, 2021, 11:08 a.m. View Comments

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2021 RC Pro North/South Off-Road Finals Announcement
This weekend the RC Pro Series presented by Tekno RC heads to Thornhill Racing Circuit for the finals of the RC Pro North and South Off-Road Series'.
Tyler Hooks Nov. 1, 2021, 11:51 a.m. View Comments
Nemo Racing Agama Concept Car [VIDEO]
A few weeks ago at the last UK National Championship round Nemo Racing decided to show what they have been working on for the last year with their 1/8th platform.
Tyler Hooks Nov. 1, 2021, 1 p.m. View Comments
McGuigan is WRC USA Southern Regional Team Manager
Jeremy “ Big Mac” McGuigan has signed as Southern Region WRC USA Team Manager for the 2022 season.
Tyler Hooks Oct. 29, 2021, 11:47 a.m. View Comments
New Tekin Racing V291 and V293 Software
HotWire 15.33.4 software for Windows PC is now available. The software includes V291 and V293 for GEN3 ESCs, as well as legacy firmware versions from all Tekin products that are compatible with the HotWire.
Tyler Hooks Oct. 29, 2021, 1:30 p.m. View Comments

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US Carpet Off-Road Championships 2021 Spec Tires Announced
The spec tires for the US Carpet Off-Road Championships have been announced, check out the Schumacher tires of choice here.
Tyler Hooks Oct. 29, 2021, 12:55 p.m. View Comments
The Factory RC Raceway Dirt Oval Track Announcement
The Factory RC Raceway now has a loose dirt oval being put in and is almost ready to race.
Tyler Hooks Oct. 28, 2021, 11:59 a.m. View Comments
2022 ROAR Racing Nationals Schedule
The 2022 ROAR Nationals schedule has been released and includes a new discipline and rearranged dates.
Tyler Hooks Oct. 28, 2021, 11:35 a.m. View Comments
TWR Modelsport 2wd Buggy Prototype Announcement
TWR Modelsport shared some photos and information about their prototype 2wd buggy.
Tyler Hooks Oct. 27, 2021, 12:40 p.m. View Comments

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Team Trinity Teases New Speed Controls
Team Trinity have announced that they will be releasing 1/10th scale capable and 1/8th scale capable speed controls coming in December.
Tyler Hooks Oct. 27, 2021, 12:04 p.m. View Comments
Lugz Truggy Tires Releasing Soon
Lugz RC would like to announce their new Proto & TQ Truggy tires, after many months of testing and R&D they are happy to announce that the first batch of production truggy tires are being completed now and will be available for purchase the beginning
Tyler Hooks Oct. 27, 2021, 4:38 p.m. View Comments
Drake Explains MBX8 Narrow Rear Pivot Options [VIDEO]
Mugen Seiki Racing's Adam Drake talks about his MBX8 with narrow rear pivots and MBX6 rear arms.
Tyler Hooks Oct. 26, 2021, 11:45 a.m. View Comments
Baruffolo Moves to Reds Racing
Marco Baruffolo was photographed this past weekend in Reds Racing clothing, still unsure what car brand he will be running but it appears Reds Racing will bring the power.
Tyler Hooks Oct. 26, 2021, 1:03 p.m. View Comments

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Ravaglia Signs With WRC Racing
Marco Ravaglia has signed with WRC Racing for 2022.
Tyler Hooks Oct. 26, 2021, 1:17 p.m. View Comments
Ran Out of Talent: Episode 87
On this episode of The Ran Out of Talent Podcast, Joe and Ryan started the episode talking about the Jconcepts Midwest Carpet Nationals that were held at Thunder Road, they also talk about a new track in Minnesota, expensive shocks, and Joe makes up
Tyler Hooks Oct. 25, 2021, 11:49 a.m. View Comments
KWR Engineering Now Carries Solaris Tires
KWR Engineering is proud to announce that they are now the exclusive distributor for Solaris wheels and tires in Australia.
Tyler Hooks Oct. 22, 2021, 10:59 a.m. View Comments
Marco Baruffolo Leaves Team Xray
Marco Baruffolo has started silly season off by announcing that he is leaving Team Xray and will announce his next move soon.
Tyler Hooks Oct. 21, 2021, 2:15 p.m. View Comments

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Drake Turns Laps at Thunder Alley [VIDEO]
Take some laps with Adam Drake around Thunder Alley with his MBX8.
Tyler Hooks Oct. 19, 2021, 10:59 a.m. View Comments
O'Brien Joins Team Xray
XRAY & RC Disco are happy to announce that Scottish National Champion Allan O’Brien is joining the XRAY UK Racing Team to race the XRAY XB2 and XB4 platforms.
Tyler Hooks Oct. 15, 2021, 11:40 a.m. View Comments
Team Xray XB2'22 Presentation Coming Soon
The new XRAY XB2'22 is coming soon. Stay tuned and follow our posts to see when it arrives.
Tyler Hooks Oct. 15, 2021, 11:28 a.m. View Comments
The #VPSponsorMe Promotion is Live
Imagine getting free race fuel, coolant, oils and even detailers for a full year! Oh and don’t forget a customized VP themed helmet, VP apparel and inclusion in our official 2022 Team VP. Click the link to find out how to enter.
Tyler Hooks Oct. 14, 2021, 1:57 p.m. View Comments

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The Bullring RC Speedway Happy Halloween Race
Last outdoor race of these season at the High Bite "The Bullring RC Speedway" in Winchester VA takes place on October 31st for the Happy Halloween event.
Tyler Hooks Oct. 12, 2021, 11:45 a.m. View Comments
Drake Explains MBX7 vs. MBX8 Arms
Mugen Seiki Racing's Adam Drake talks about the MBX8 vs. MBX7 suspension arms.
Tyler Hooks Oct. 12, 2021, 11:58 a.m. View Comments
The Factory RC Raceway Track Announcement
The Factory RC Raceway will house a 1/10th scale loose dirt oval track, a 1/18th scale carpet oval track, a 1/10th scale carpet Off-road track, and a crawler course inside the old furniture factory building located in York, Pa.
Tyler Hooks Oct. 11, 2021, 4:14 p.m. View Comments
The Hobbyplex Show Podcast: Episode 83
Check out the latest episode of The Hobbyplex Show Podcast with Alex Sturgeon and Will Brinton.
Tyler Hooks Oct. 11, 2021, 11:04 a.m. View Comments

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Thunder Alley Laps With Maifield and Rivkin [VIDEO]
Adam Drake grabbed some footage of Ryan Maifield and Spencer Rivkin running laps at Thunder Alley Raceway.
Tyler Hooks Oct. 5, 2021, 12:51 p.m. View Comments
Ran Out of Talent: Episode 86
On this episode of Ran Out of Talent, Joe and Ryan cover local race results, they talk about the new Agama prototype, and Ryan announces that he will be departing from the show in 2022.
Tyler Hooks Oct. 5, 2021, 12:57 p.m. View Comments
2022 IMFAR Worlds to Return in Spain
The IFMAR WC 1/8th off road 2022 will be held in Redovan (Spain) later in the year. We will provide more details as quickly as they are released.
Tyler Hooks Oct. 5, 2021, 11:33 a.m. View Comments
2022 DNC Early Entry Discount
Early entries are open for the 2022 Dirt Nitro Challenge and can be found at a discount for a limited time.
Tyler Hooks Oct. 4, 2021, 9:48 a.m. View Comments

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The Bring The Heat Race Returns
he Saratoga-Flowood R/C family have taken R/C racing outside, and will host the rebirth of "Mississippi 's Hottest Off-Road R/C Race of the Year", Bring The Heat, Oct 29-31, 2021!
Tyler Hooks Oct. 4, 2021, 10:15 a.m. View Comments
Adam Drake Talks 1/8th Scale Electric Clutch Setups [VIDEO]
Mugen Seiki Racing's Adam Drake talks about the electric clutch setup he uses on his MBX8Eco buggy.
Tyler Hooks Sept. 28, 2021, 11:12 a.m. View Comments
2022 Indy RC World Ice Breaker Announcement
Check out the date and first bit of information about the 2022 Ice Breaker at Indy RC World.
Tyler Hooks Sept. 27, 2021, 12:47 p.m. View Comments
New Agama Prototype Buggy Spotted [VIDEO]
Nemo Racing has released footage of a new prototype Agama Racing buggy with the shocks seemingly oriented horizontally, a direction not often seen in 1/8th scale buggy racing.
Tyler Hooks Sept. 24, 2021, 1:03 p.m. View Comments