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Homestead RC Raceway announces IFMAR Worlds Warm-Up race

Homestead RC Raceway has announced the upcoming IFMAR 1/10 IC Worlds Warm-Up race on March 22-25, 2018.

Mike Garrison Feb. 1, 2018, 9:07 a.m. View Comments

Baldo brothers to run Ninja engines

Mugen Seiki Europe signs Bryan Baldo and his brother Oscar Baldo to use Ninja engines this season.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 31, 2018, 2:34 p.m. View Comments

Luk Chi Hung signs with Capricorn

Capricorn announces that Hong Kong racer Luk Chi Hung joins their team.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 31, 2018, 7:58 a.m. View Comments

Twork's signs Ballinger

Zeke Ballinger agrees to use Twork's hardware in his off-road buggies and trucks.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 31, 2018, 9:36 a.m. View Comments

Bayer signs with Sunpadow

Former European and EOS champion Martin Bayer joins Sunpadow RC to race with the company's batteries and help develop new products.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 31, 2018, 8:02 a.m. View Comments

Adelaide Radio Controlled Raceway to host SpeedyRC AARCMCC South Australian EP Off-Road Championship in April

The SpeedyRC AARCMCC South Australian Championships for electric off-road buggies and trucks will be held at Adelaide Radio Controlled Raceway in April - here's all you need to know.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 31, 2018, 10:35 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts announces 2018 race event schedule

JConcepts has announced their 2018 schedule of race events across the United States.

Mike Garrison Jan. 30, 2018, 10:33 a.m. View Comments

JJ Wang continues with XRAY

XRAY has announced that AOC champion, JJ Wang, will continue with the XRAY team for 2018.

Mike Garrison Jan. 30, 2018, 8:21 a.m. View Comments

RPRC Distribution appointed as VRP distributor in the UK

VRP has announced RPRC Distribution in the UK as their newest distributor.

Mike Garrison Jan. 30, 2018, 9:17 a.m. View Comments

Embling joins X-Factory UK and Alpha Plus

British truggy champion, Jack Embling, has signed with X-Factory UK and Alpha Plus for 2018.

Mike Garrison Jan. 30, 2018, 8:15 a.m. View Comments

Stafford signs with Carisma Racing

X-Factory UK announces that British off-road racing veteran and two-time European Champion Ellis Stafford will race with Carisma buggies and help develop new products.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 30, 2018, 1:35 p.m. View Comments

Watch Drake explain how to shim the MBX8 high traction differentials [VIDEO]

Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing talks about shimming the High Traction Differentials found on the new MBX8 buggy.

Mike Garrison Jan. 30, 2018, 9:39 a.m. View Comments

CML Distribution appointed as new Team Associated and Reedy distributor for Spain

CML Distribution has announced they have been appointed as the new Team Associated and Reedy products distributor for Spain.

Mike Garrison Jan. 29, 2018, 10:06 a.m. View Comments

Albanese joined RC-Project

RC-Project has announced Luca Albanese has joined the brand to test the new line of Tekno RC products.

Mike Garrison Jan. 29, 2018, 9:26 a.m. View Comments

Honigl re-signed with XRAY for 2018

Hupo Honigl will continue with XRAY throughout the 2018 racing season for his on-road and off-road racing efforts.

Mike Garrison Jan. 29, 2018, 9 a.m. View Comments

Southern Indoor Championship TLR 8IGHT 4.0 winning setup from Harrison

In the latest TLR Blog update, JR Mitch shared Martin Harrison's race winning setup from the recent Southern Indoor Championship.

Mike Garrison Jan. 29, 2018, 12:24 p.m. View Comments

Sartel signed with FX Engines

Top French off-road racer JP Sartel has agreed to use FX engines this season.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 26, 2018, 10:11 a.m. View Comments

Bayer re-signed with XRAY

Former European Champion Martin Bayer has extended his tenure with XRAY.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 26, 2018, 8:41 a.m. View Comments

Euro Offroad Series resumes in Germany this weekend following three-month layoff

After winning both the 2WD and 4WD classes at the Euro Offroad Series season opener back in October, Bruno Coelho is the points leader heading into the second round this weekend in Germany.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 26, 2018, 8:30 a.m. View Comments

Fourth annual Lawton RC Raceway Beans and Cornbread Bowl scheduled for February 10

Lawton RC Raceway will once again combine a cook-off with an RC race to put a smile on every racer's face.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 26, 2018, 7:55 a.m. View Comments

Lemieux continues with HUDY

Multi-time champion, Paul Lemieux, will continue his relationship with HUDY throughout the 2018 racing season.

Mike Garrison Jan. 25, 2018, 8:44 a.m. View Comments

EFRA tire price increase and rule changes for 1/8-scale nitro on-road

EFRA announced changes to rules for 1/8-scale nitro on-road for the 2018 season, most notably the rise in tire prices due to increased cost of materials as well as clarifying that wings and spoilers must be made of flexible material. The 2018 race da

Aaron Waldron Jan. 24, 2018, 8:40 a.m. View Comments

Team Losi Racing appointed Richardson as Midwest Team Ambassador

Team Losi Racing announced the addition of Cory Richardson as Midwest Team Ambassador, tasked with supporting team drivers and customers across the region.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 24, 2018, 10:43 a.m. View Comments

2018 Quebec Indoor Nats scheduled for April

JTQ will once again host the Quebec Indoor Nats at Dégelis Arena over the weekend of April 19-22.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 24, 2018, 8:48 a.m. View Comments

Third annual 702 RC Raceway Off-Road Carpet Championship scheduled for March

For the third year in a row, 702 RC Raceway will host its Off-Road Carpet Championship race and draw the fastest drivers across the Southwest to Las Vegas.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 24, 2018, 9:20 a.m. View Comments

Dong joined Sunpadow as product consultant

In his new role, Salton Dong will help guide Sunpadow in developing new products for the RC industry.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 24, 2018, 9:11 a.m. View Comments

Kobbevik signed with Hobbywing

Hobbywing has announced the signing of IFMAR Junior World Champion, Daniel Kobbevik.

Mike Garrison Jan. 23, 2018, 9:51 a.m. View Comments

Champion Touring Series to kick off at new RiseUp Hobbytown

The CTS3 season will kick off in 2018 at the all-new RiseUp Hobbytown in Palm Desert, California on February 10-11, 2018.

Mike Garrison Jan. 23, 2018, 8:41 a.m. View Comments

Spektrum to celebrate title sponsorship of 2018 Chi-Town Shootout with special programs

The 2018 Chi-Town Shootout at Leisure Hours Raceway will wear Spektrum badging for the first time — and the company is offering contingency money for a podium finish, free radio trials, and care packages for the top ten rookie drivers.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 23, 2018, 4:29 p.m. View Comments

RUDDOG appointed as new Team Associated and Reedy distributor

RUDDOG Distribution GmbH has been appointed distribution of the Team Associated and Reedy brands for Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland and the Czech Republic beginning February 1st.

Mike Garrison Jan. 23, 2018, 8:52 a.m. View Comments

Tessmann continues with XRAY

XRAY has announced that Ty Tessmann will continue with the brand for the 2018 season.

Mike Garrison Jan. 23, 2018, 8:04 a.m. View Comments

King officially signed with Serpent

After we first posted the rumor back in November, and watched the former world champion racing with a Serpent buggy in Southern California, Cody King is now a full-time member of the Serpent America team.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 22, 2018, 8:39 a.m. View Comments

LRP to close at end of March

After the German brand's insolvency filing last May failed to net a suitable investor, LRP Electronic GmbH founder Jurgen Lautenbach announced that the brand will cease operations (including the distribution of Associated and Reedy products) on March

Aaron Waldron Jan. 22, 2018, 9:01 a.m. View Comments

Rise Up Hobbytown to open new indoor carpet track in Palm Desert

After the closing of the only hobby shop in the Coachella Valley, Rise Up Hobbytown announced its plans to open a new store and indoor carpet track in Palm Desert.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 19, 2018, 4:15 p.m. View Comments

Caster Racing now offering tools sponsorships

Caster Racing is expanding its line of tools and accessories, and is offering special sponsorships to get more racers using its items.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 19, 2018, 5:08 p.m. View Comments

Kinwald's return to Team Losi Racing made official

Around 10 AM this morning, Team Losi Racing published an announcement on the brand's Facebook page acknowledging the signing of multi-time world and national champion Brian Kinwald.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 19, 2018, 1:11 p.m. View Comments