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Breathtaking GTA Raceway scale Mini-Z and drifting course in Montreal to open for testing next week

Over four months of work (and more than 2000 LED's) went into the creation of GTA Raceway, a spectacular new Mini-Z track set to open in Toronto next week.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 13, 2017, 6:03 p.m. View Comments

DEVELOPING: Mark Pavidis let go from AKA Products

Multi-time world champion and well-known product designer Mark Pavidis posted to his personal Facebook page yesterday that he was no longer employed by AKA Products.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 13, 2017, 10:44 a.m. View Comments

How oval racer Erik Steel reaches out to the next generation of racers

Erik Steel mimicked his favorite full-size race car drivers by carrying a stack of printed cards with him to sign and hand out to kids at the Northeast Oval Racers Association season opener at Lake City Speedway — hopefully hooking future racers into

Aaron Waldron Oct. 13, 2017, 4:04 p.m. View Comments

Falcon Hobby Supply to host ARRMAgeddon Bash-n-Dash October 28th

Hobbico and Falcon Hobby Supply are teaming up for a day of RC fun, including a kids area, long jump contest, high jump competition, tug o' war, 100-yard dash, raffle and more!

Aaron Waldron Oct. 13, 2017, 4:25 p.m. View Comments

HUDY is the choice of tools for Jefferies

Olly Jefferies has chosen HUDY as his official source of RC tools and accessories.

Mike Garrison Oct. 12, 2017, 8:47 a.m. View Comments

RC Concept signed Lee

Following a win this past weekend with his new MC5R engine, Korean racer Ryan Lee has been officially named a member of the RC Concept team.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 11, 2017, 10:40 a.m. View Comments

Hobby Action RC Raceway to host Haul In for the Holidays

On November 18, Hobby Action RC Raceway will be hosting a charity race in which each unwrapped toy is worth a free race entry.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 11, 2017, 12:52 p.m. View Comments

LRP signed Leo to trackside support team

In addition to racing his LRP-powered Team Associated vehicles, Italian off-road racer Andrea Leo will be tasked with assisting customers across Southern Italy.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 11, 2017, 12:41 p.m. View Comments

Tessmann and Hara to make Euro Offroad Series debut at season 7 opener

In just over a week, the seventh season of the Euro Offroad Series will kick off in Poland - with former world champions Ty Tessmann and Atsushi Hara scheduled to attend.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 11, 2017, 4:26 p.m. View Comments

Watch and learn hard and soft suspension arms explained by David Ronnefalk [VIDEO]

IFMAR World Champion, David Ronnefalk, has shared his latest YouTube video in which he discusses and explains the differences and characteristics of hard and soft suspension arms.

Mike Garrison Oct. 10, 2017, 8:47 a.m. View Comments

Nunn joined FX Engines

Following the signing of Dominic Nunn to XRAY, comes the official announcement that Nunn has chosen the FX Engines brand to power his new rides.

Mike Garrison Oct. 9, 2017, 8:36 a.m. View Comments

Weber joined XRAY

XRAY is happy to announce that Austrian & ETS Champion Herbert Weber has joined the XRAY Factory Team to race the XRAY X1 platform.

Mike Garrison Oct. 9, 2017, 9:04 a.m. View Comments

ARRMA to release new 1/10-scale 4WD vehicle on Tuesday [VIDEO]

ARRMA published a quick teaser clip showing a new 1/10-scale 4WD vehicle that will be announced on Tuesday. What do you think it will be?

Aaron Waldron Oct. 6, 2017, 1:24 p.m. View Comments

Second Pro-Line Racing teaser clip about upcoming release [VIDEO]

Pro-Line Racing published a second video with glimpses of the design and production of a new project scheduled to be announced at its Monster Truck-A-Palooza event next weekend.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 6, 2017, 3:15 p.m. View Comments

Entries for British Off-Road Grand Prix to open Sunday

The BRCA and Silverstone RCMCC will hold the Schumacher RC Racing British Off-Road Grand Prix at Centre:MK in January — here's the info you need to know to enter.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 6, 2017, 10:56 a.m. View Comments

Team Magic E4RS4 assembly and maintenance tips

Team Magic Europe driver Lionel Troyon published a series of tips to help E4RS4 drivers get the most out of their cars.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 6, 2017, 11:12 a.m. View Comments

Xtreme Aerodynamics signed Barbieri

Italian electric touring car racer Federico Barbieri has joined the Xtreme Aerodynamics team.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 6, 2017, 10:49 a.m. View Comments

JBRL announced their first Winter Indoor Off-Road Electric Series

Jimmy Babcock of the JBRL has announced the first ever JBRL Winter Indoor Off-Road Electric Series. The four-round series travels throughout southern California and spans from November to February.

Mike Garrison Oct. 5, 2017, 8:46 a.m. View Comments

XRAY announced free T4'18 shock O-ring replacement program

Due to the shock O-rings shipped with the T4'18 touring car kits, XRAY has announced a free replacement program for customers to replace the T4'18 O-rings with the O-rings used in previous T4 kits instead.

Mike Garrison Oct. 5, 2017, 8:38 a.m. View Comments

Watch Ronnefalk discuss differences between universal and CV-style driveshafts [VIDEO]

Ever wondered what changing from universals to CVD's, or vice versa, will do to the performance of your vehicle? Follow along with world champion David Ronnefalk as he explains it all.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 4, 2017, 12:05 p.m. View Comments

Watch the JConcepts highlights from the RC Monster Truck Challenge World Finals [VIDEO]

JConcepts has released a new video showcasing a recent R/C Monster Truck event. The event shown, held in Chester, NY features a stacked line-up of drivers competing for the overall RC Monster Truck Challenge World Final title.

Mike Garrison Oct. 4, 2017, 10:33 a.m. View Comments

Italian driver to join Team Associated and LRP?

An email from an anonymous source suggested that an Italian off-road racer is headed to Team Associated with LRP power.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 4, 2017, 11:38 a.m. View Comments

Watch Tessmann talk about installing servos [VIDEO]

Former world champ Ty Tessmann put together a clip showing how he installs and prepares his MKS servos in his XRAY vehicles.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 4, 2017, 1:05 p.m. View Comments

HobbyPlex to host five-round Tekno RC Winter Series

Classes for nitro and electric 1/8-scale vehicles, as well as 4x4 short course, will be recognized for the five-race Tekno RC Winter Series at the Hobbytown USA HobbyPlex, with car kits going to randomly-drawn winners in each class.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 4, 2017, 5:33 p.m. View Comments

Lander signed with Capricorn

UK driver Stephen Lander has agreed to drive the Capricorn F1-01.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 4, 2017, 11:26 a.m. View Comments

$1000 up for grabs at Jamrock RC Car Club's RMP Challenge Big Cash Race in Jamaica

The Jamrock RC Car Club is teaming up with RMP & Associates Ltd to host a race on January 6-7, 2018 with the largest payout in the history of the Jamaican RC scene.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 3, 2017, 12:45 p.m. View Comments

Maffeis joined Team Magic and HRC Racing

Team Magic Europe and HRC Racing has announced Gabriele Maffeis as the newest member of their growing race team.

Mike Garrison Oct. 3, 2017, 9:06 a.m. View Comments

Watch Drake describe Flash Point RC fuel line [VIDEO]

In the latest clip from Mugen Seiki Racing star Adam Drake, the multi-time national champ talked about the fuel tubing available from Flash Point RC.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 3, 2017, 12:29 p.m. View Comments

Nunn joined XRAY

XRAY is pleased to announce the British off-road driver, Dominic Nunn has joined the XRAY factory team for the 2018 racing season.

Mike Garrison Oct. 3, 2017, 8:46 a.m. View Comments

Reedy Race lottery winners announced

Here's the list of the 100 drivers who were selected to compete in the Open class at OCRC Raceway for the 2018 Reedy International Off-Road Race of Champions.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 2, 2017, 4:27 p.m. View Comments

Watch Ronnefalk show how to loosen up those tight hinge pin washers [VIDEO]

Have you noticed the hinge pin washers on your buggy fit really tightly, and that makes it difficult to disassemble your vehicle for maintenance? World champ David Ronnefalk has a quick fix for that.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 29, 2017, 1 p.m. View Comments

Drone versus nitro buggy [VIDEO]

Watch top Spanish off-road racer Juan Carlos Canas square off against a drone pilot.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 29, 2017, 11:01 a.m. View Comments

What is Pro-Line Racing working on? [VIDEO]

Pro-Line Racing published a new teaser clip for a product set to drop on October 14, simply titled "Let's Do This."

Aaron Waldron Sept. 29, 2017, 11:40 a.m. View Comments

Watch two latest episodes of JConcepts Vlog [VIDEO]

Follow along with the JConcepts recap of the High Voltage 4-Link Nationals, the Southern Nationals, and the the new P-One and L1 Layla on-road racing bodies.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 29, 2017, 11:12 a.m. View Comments

Euro Nitro Series title battle between Coelho and Kurzbuch headed into finale in Fiorano

The Euro Nitro Series wraps up this weekend in Italy, and the 1/8-scale nitro championship will be decided between front runners Bruno Coelho and Simon Kurzbuch.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 29, 2017, 11:23 a.m. View Comments

Tebo confirmed for KOKC Dirt Oval Championship Finals this weekend

This weekend is host to the final round of the KOKC Dirt Oval Championship, which will be held Saturday, September 30th at Fastlane Raceway in Blue Springs, Missouri. Among some of the best dirt oval racers from the midwest, multi-time off-road World

Mike Garrison Sept. 28, 2017, 10:44 a.m. View Comments

VRC Pro has announced new GT3 class, 2017 Worlds, and 3 new tracks

VRC Pro has shared a preview of what's to come for the winter 2017 season of simulator racing. The preview includes a new GT3 class, three new tracks (off-road, carpet, and Rally X), a new bump-up finals race format, and 2017 VRC Worlds information.

Mike Garrison Sept. 28, 2017, 8:33 a.m. View Comments