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Hobbytown USA in Tucson to replace dirt off-road track with astroturf.

Earlier this morning, the Hobbytown USA in Tucson, Arizona announced on Facebook that its dirt off-road track will be closed - and reopened as an astroturf track with wooden jumps.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 23, 2017, 12:16 p.m. View Comments

Collavo signed with XRD

XRD Engines has signed former Italian national champion Mattia Collavo.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 23, 2017, 9 a.m. View Comments

New accessory brand Ackermann Racing launched

Ackermann Racing is a newly created European company that will focus on creating thoughtful products for racers around the globe.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 23, 2017, 8:16 a.m. View Comments

Vandepoele signed to Team Magic Europe/HRC Distribution junior squad

Young Belgian racer Aaron Vandepoele has joined the HRC Distribution and Team Magic Europe juniors roster.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 23, 2017, 8:06 a.m. View Comments

JP Sartel signed with XRAY

Reigning French E-Buggy champion Jean-Pierrick Sartel has joined the XRAY team.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 20, 2017, 11:53 a.m. View Comments

Futaba Chi-Town Shootout to return to Leisure Hours Raceway in March

Leisure Hours Raceway will once again host the Chi-Town Shootout sponsored by Futaba, which will feature Dash for Cash and King of the Hill special events in addition to the electric off-road race.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 20, 2017, 4:03 p.m. View Comments

Serpent signed Greiner and Diaz

Reigning nitro touring car world champion Dominic Greiner has signed a contract extension with Serpent, and Walter Diaz has re-joined the team.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 20, 2017, 11:19 a.m. View Comments

Elias signed contract extension with IGT8

Brazilian Worlds finalist Flavio Elias has agreed to race for IGT8 in 2017.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 20, 2017, 2:04 p.m. View Comments

Pro-Line signed Aigoin, Bayer, Berton, Bornhorst, Denney, King and Zanchettin

In addition to previously named drivers, international off-road stars Jerome Aigoin, Martin Bayer, Riccardo Berton, Joe Bornhorst, Tanner Denney, Cody King and Alex Zanchettin have all been announced as part of the Pro-Line Racing factory team for 20

Aaron Waldron Jan. 19, 2017, 11:14 a.m. View Comments

Pirani to remain with Energy Fuel

Pepe Group has announced that Italian former Worlds finalist Andrea Pirani signed a contract extension.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 19, 2017, 10:37 a.m. View Comments

Shimo signed with Infinity

Creation Model has announced that Japanese on-road ace Takaaki Shimo has joined the Infinity nitro racing team.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 19, 2017, 9:11 a.m. View Comments

Novarossi named RC Target exclusive distributor for North America

RC Target is now the sole importer for Novarossi engines in the U.S. and Canada.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 19, 2017, 12:43 p.m. View Comments

Ielasi signed with FastRace to drive GT-R15 in GT class

Italian on-road superstar Daniele Ielasi will compete with the GT-R15 in the GT category in 2017.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 19, 2017, 10:52 a.m. View Comments

Shepherd signed Fabio Ramos

Fabio Ramos is returning to nitro on-road competition after a five-year break as a member of the Shepherd Micro Racing team.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 19, 2017, 10:43 a.m. View Comments

Coelho signed 8-year contract extension with XRAY

Reigning 4WD world champion Bruno Coelho has agreed to race for XRAY through the 2024 season.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 19, 2017, 1:24 p.m. View Comments

Second annual ProTek RC Crosstown Challenge to return to SCVRC and Hot Rod Hobbies

For the second year in a row, the ProTek RC Crosstown Challenge will combine results from the wet outdoor track at Hot Rod Hobbies and the sticky indoor clay of SCVRC.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 18, 2017, 4:17 p.m. View Comments

Gonzalez signed with Team Magic Europe

Spanish touring car ace and former Galician regional champion Andres Gonzalez has joined Team Magic Europe after a three-year break from racing.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 18, 2017, 9:37 a.m. View Comments

Maclan Racing signed Lo and Chui

Ivan Lo and Keith Chui are two of the fastest on-road racers in Hong Kong, and now they're both powered by Maclan Racing.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 18, 2017, 4:01 p.m. View Comments

Flexytub published a new website

Flexytub has revamped its website, where you can customize your gear with 1000 different combinations of its products and manufacturer logos.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 18, 2017, 10:55 a.m. View Comments

Entries for 29th annual April Fools Classic open next week

Murf's Intermountain RC Raceway in Magna, UT will host the 29th annual April Fools Classic on March 30-April 2, adding another chapter to one of the longest-running RC events in the country. Sign-ups begin January 25!

Aaron Waldron Jan. 18, 2017, 9:55 a.m. View Comments

Team Corally's limited Black Edition Eclips 2100 Duo charger

Team Corally has released a small batch of its Eclips 2100 Duo charging systems with a black case.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 18, 2017, 8:55 a.m. View Comments

Solo Offroad Championship in Puerto Rico to kick off this weekend in Fajardo

The Fajardo RC track will host the first round of the SOR championship in Puerto Rico this weekend.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 18, 2017, 9:15 a.m. View Comments

Cody King signed with NitroPro Fuel

Former world champion Cody King signed with NitroPro Fuel.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 18, 2017, 1:51 p.m. View Comments

How to add rear steering to Axial SMT10 with Futaba 4PV radio [VIDEO]

This new video from the Hobbico Keep It RC channel shows how to add realistic rear steering to the Axial SMT10 monster truck using the Futaba 4PV radio (or even the stock transmitter).

Aaron Waldron Jan. 18, 2017, 11:17 a.m. View Comments

REDS Racing signed Dakotah Phend

As rumored during the offseason, Dakotah Phend has agreed to join REDS Racing with a two-year contract.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 18, 2017, 10:59 a.m. View Comments

Yokomo confirmed signing of Ryan Maifield

Yokomo has published an official statement regarding multi-time US national champion Ryan Maifield joining their team for 2017.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 17, 2017, 10:06 a.m. View Comments

Inside Adam Drake's Mugen Seiki MBX7R buggy [VIDEO]

Watch Adam Drake show off his Mugen Seiki MBX7R nitro buggy he has prepared for the 2017 season.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 17, 2017, 9:48 a.m. View Comments

Shepherd signed Felix

Portuguese driver and world championship quarterfinalist Jose Felix has signed with Shepherd Micro Racing.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 17, 2017, 7:44 a.m. View Comments

Capricorn signed Morganti

Former ROAR national champion and U.S. on-road ace Paolo Morganti has joined the Capricorn RC team.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 17, 2017, 11:04 a.m. View Comments

Adam and Ronda Drake signed with O.S. Speed and Trakpower

Hobbico has announced that multi-time ROAR national champion Adam Drake and his wife Ronda will use O.S. Speed engines and Trakpower accessories.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 16, 2017, 10:05 a.m. View Comments

JQ Racing announce Black Edition buggy in new Dare to Dream clip [VIDEO]

Take a look back at highlights throughout Joseph Quagraine's career and the history of JQ Racing in this awesome nine-minute video.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 16, 2017, 10:37 a.m. View Comments

XRAY announced contract extension for Bayer

Former European Champion Martin Bayer will continue racing and managing research and development for XRAY in 2017.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 16, 2017, 10:50 a.m. View Comments

Third annual Quebec Indoor Nationals planned for April

The third annual Quebec Indoor Nationals will be held on a temporary track built on an ice rink in Degelis - here's more information.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 16, 2017, 12:39 p.m. View Comments

Four-race Texas Summer Payout Series to kick off in May

Tyler R/C, Club RC, Indy RC and Thornhill Racing Circuit Jr. will each host a round of the Texas Summer Payout Series with 1/3 of the entry fees going into a fund that pays the podium finishers in each class.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 16, 2017, 12:08 p.m. View Comments

AMain Performance Hobbies Yokomo YZ-2 Ultimate Giveaway

AMain Performance Hobbies is celebrating Ryan Maifield's recent signing with Yokomo by giving away a YZ-2 buggy topped with JConcepts wheels, tires and S2 body - as well as team pricing on JConcepts and ProTek R/C gear for the 2017 season.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 16, 2017, 4:17 p.m. View Comments

Team Orion teaser for upcoming speed control

Team Orion published a vague preview image of what we believe will be a replacement for the championship-winning R10.1 Pro, with tuning options available via Android app among its anticipated features.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 13, 2017, 8:31 a.m. View Comments