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Zanchettin signed with Tekno RC [VIDEO]

Italian off-road racer Alex Zanchettin has joined the Tekno RC team - watch him drive his new EB48.4 for a few laps at IBR Padova ahead of his debut race!

Aaron Waldron Jan. 5, 2017, 11:04 a.m. View Comments

Jerome Aigoin signed with Aigoin Racing and Modelix to use XRAY, Ultimate, HUDY and Pro-Line

Jerome Aigoin will line up alongside his brother Yannick and the Aigoin Racing team for the 2017 season with XRAY buggies, Modelix Ultimate engines, HUDY tools and Pro-Line Racing tires.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 5, 2017, 8:43 a.m. View Comments

King confirmed Kyosho departure

Just 30 days after announcing a two-year contract extension, Cody King has issued a statement regarding the end of 14-year relationship with Kyosho.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 5, 2017, 2:10 p.m. View Comments

AKA Products confirmed signing of Robert Batlle

Former world champion Robert Batlle is the latest international star to join the AKA Products team through AKA Europe.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 5, 2017, 8:35 a.m. View Comments

Drake announced departure from Novarossi

After eight years with the Italian engine manufacturer - including two national titles and a signature model - Adam Drake has split from Novarossi.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 5, 2017, 1:19 p.m. View Comments

Gord Tessmann appointed XRAY's North America off-road team manager

Ty Tessmann's father and mechanic Gord has been named as the new XRAY off-road team manager for all of North America.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 4, 2017, 11:24 a.m. View Comments

Batlle to use Corally electronics

For the 2017 season, Robert Batlle's E-buggies will be powered by Corally motors and speed controls.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 4, 2017, 3:32 p.m. View Comments

RC Concept signed Atondo

NorCal off-road racing veteran Phillip Atondo will compete with RC Concept engines this season.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 4, 2017, 7:30 a.m. View Comments

Maifield signed with Flash Point RC

Ryan Maifield will use Flash Point RC accessories for the 2017 season, though he's sticking with his previous fuel sponsor.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 4, 2017, 7:25 a.m. View Comments

Novotny signed with Maxima Mx Europa

Top Czech off-road driver Kaja Novotny has agreed to use Maxima Mx Europa engines and fuel this season.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 4, 2017, 7:49 a.m. View Comments

Watch Tessmann's first testing laps with XRAY XB2 [VIDEO]

Ty Tessmann is in Southern California to break in his new XRAY vehicles - check out this clip of his XB2 at OCRC Raceway.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 4, 2017, 8:06 a.m. View Comments

Watch Drake explain 2- and 3-needle carburetors [VIDEO]

Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing talked about the differences between Novarossi's 2- and 3-needle carbs - including how they work and how to tune them.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 4, 2017, 10:55 a.m. View Comments

Morganti split from Serpent

Multi-time national champion Paolo Morganti has announced his departure from Serpent after nearly two decades.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 4, 2017, 2:41 p.m. View Comments

Neumann, Phend and Tebo signed with Team Orion through 2018

Defending European champion Jorn Neumann, defending US national champion Dakotah Phend, and former world champion Jared Tebo have all agreed to continue using Team Orion electronics for two more years.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 4, 2017, 2:53 p.m. View Comments

Smolnik signed with Exotek Racing

Andrew Smolnik of Hobby Pro USA has signed with Exotek Racing for the 2017 season.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 3, 2017, 8:54 a.m. View Comments

Evans confirmed to be driving Reedy-powered Team Associated vehicles

Former ROAR National Champion and Reedy Race Invitational winner Dustin Evans will be racing Reedy-powered Team Associated vehicles this season.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 3, 2017, 12:34 p.m. View Comments

Dickerson signed with XRAY and RC America

Noah Dickerson of Texas announced he has joined the XRAY/RC America team for 2017.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 3, 2017, 4:05 p.m. View Comments

Tessmann confirmed at XRAY

XRAY has formally announced the signing of IFMAR world champion Ty Tessmann.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 3, 2017, 11:10 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts confirmed Ronnefalk signing [VIDEO]

Reigning 1/8-scale off-road world champion David Ronnefalk has been officially announced as a member of the JConcepts team.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 3, 2017, 1:45 p.m. View Comments

Gerard signed with SOAR Racing USA

Midwest off-road racer Dylan Gerard has returned to RC racing after a hiatus and joined the SOAR Racing USA team.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 3, 2017, 2:29 p.m. View Comments

Batlle signed with Picco

Former world champion Robert Batlle has signed with Picco Micromotori.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 3, 2017, 2:47 p.m. View Comments

Lutz announced departure from Alpha Plus

After seven years using Alpha Plus engines, Ryan Lutz will be using something else for the 2017 season.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 3, 2017, 9:59 a.m. View Comments

Bornhorst signed with Nitro Pro

Joe Bornhorst has announced he'll use Nitro Pro fuel for the 2017 season.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 3, 2017, 10:31 a.m. View Comments

Wilck signed with Arrowmax

ISTC world championship third place finisher Viktor Wilck has agreed to use Arrowmax products.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 3, 2017, 9:28 a.m. View Comments

Inaugural B.R.A.P. Silt Sling at W.C.R.C Rivers Edge in March

Alex Birmingham is launching Birmingham Race Announcing Productions with an outdoor off-road race at WCRC Rivers Edge in Wilkesboro, North Carolina.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 3, 2017, 9:03 a.m. View Comments

Watch Drake set gear mesh on E-buggy [VIDEO]

In his latest video, Adam Drake demonstrates how to properly set the gear mesh on an E-buggy using his Mugen Seiki Racing MBX7R Eco.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 3, 2017, 9:22 a.m. View Comments

Jones jumped back to Team Losi Racing

After spending the 2016 season with Associated, Tyler Jones has returned to the Team Losi Racing roster.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 3, 2017, 3:32 p.m. View Comments

Cavalieri confirmed at JConcepts [VIDEO]

The rumors were true - 4-time world champion and 24-time national champion Ryan Cavalieri has switched to JConcepts.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 3, 2017, 10:15 a.m. View Comments

Ongaro officially announced as member of Team Associated

Team Associated has issued a statement regarding the acquisition of young Italian talent Davide Ongaro.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 3, 2017, 1:50 p.m. View Comments

Clarification from Tamiya America on future of TRF brand

After Tamiya's Japan headquarters issued a statement about plans for the TRF team and products, Tamiya America has offered some more details.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 3, 2017, 12:19 p.m. View Comments

Cavalieri confirmed at Muchmore Racing

It's official - four-time former world champion Ryan Cavalieri will be powered by Muchmore Racing next season.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 30, 2016, 11:02 a.m. View Comments

Oscar and Bryan Baldo confirmed at AKA Products

Racing Experience and AKA Europe have announced that Spanish off-road racing brothers Bryan Baldo and Oscar Baldo will use AKA Products tires next year.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 30, 2016, 10:43 a.m. View Comments

Official statement on future of Tamiya Racing Factory

Tamiya published a short paragraph addressing what will happen to Tamiya Racing Factory products and trackside appearances in 2017 and beyond - but didn't really offer much clarity.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 30, 2016, 12:06 p.m. View Comments

Tessmann issued statement on departure from HB Racing

On the brink of the New Year, former world champion Ty Tessmann bid farewell to HB Racing with a post on social media.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 30, 2016, 10:53 a.m. View Comments

Tessmann signed with MKS Servos

MKS Servos has introduced former world champion Ty Tessmann to its surface racing team for 2017.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 28, 2016, 11:54 a.m. View Comments

Dani and Carles Batlle signed with SOAR Seiki Speedbull Racing Team

Carles Batlle, father of 2012 world champion Robert Batlle, will serve as the team manager and mechanic for the SOAR Seiki Speedbull racing team while Robert's brother Dani has been introduced as one of its drivers.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 28, 2016, 12:18 p.m. View Comments

Washtenaw RC Raceway's fourth annual Walk to End Alzheimer's charity race

Next week, Washtenaw RC Raceway will be hosting a fourth annual event to benefit the Alzheimer's Association.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 23, 2016, 5:23 p.m. View Comments

Happy holidays from the Radio Controlled Track Owners Association [VIDEO]

The crew at MHOR R/C Raceway put together a clip of RC track staffers across the country wishing racers a happy holiday season with a stunning rendition of Jingle Bell Rock.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 23, 2016, 4:56 p.m. View Comments

Check out Babuska Modelismo in Portugal [VIDEO]

Rui Reis converted an old warehouse building in the northwestern Portuguese city of São João da Madeira into an indoor RC racing haven - and he's looking for help to grow even further.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 22, 2016, 1:32 p.m. View Comments

Privateer classes with handout tires to highlight 2017 JConcepts Super Cup Championship Series

Four tracks across Florida will host stops of the 2017 JConcepts Super Cup Championship Series with divisions available for racers of all levels - including Independent Stock classes that will use provided handout tires.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 22, 2016, 11:43 a.m. View Comments

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