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Watch two Traxxas Slash trucks splash, race and bash [VIDEO]

In the newest Traxxas action video, two Slashes go heads-up in a race through all sorts of terrain.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 21, 2016, 1:41 p.m. View Comments

Natale joined Maxima Fuel

Top Italian off-road driver Marco Natale has signed with Maxima Mx Europa to use Maxima fuel next season.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 21, 2016, 8:40 a.m. View Comments

Watch Drake show how to install and remove clutch shoes [VIDEO]

In his latest instructional video, Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing demonstrates how to safely and easily install and remove clutch shoes.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 20, 2016, 8:49 a.m. View Comments

Watch AMain Hobbies' CEO make a shopper's holiday wishes come true [VIDEO]

AMain Hobbies founder Kendall Bennett donned a Santa Claus hat and made a phone call to a very lucky customer.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 20, 2016, 7:18 a.m. View Comments

Shepherd Micro Racing to distribute BURI-Racer

The 1/8-scale 4WD electric pan car from BURI will now be distributed through Shepherd Micro Racing.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 19, 2016, 7 a.m. View Comments

Batlle's RBR36 Arena to close next month

Citing the state of the industry and lack of support from the RC community, former world champion Robert Batlle's RBR36 Arena indoor RC facility will hold its final race January 15.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 19, 2016, 7:43 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts Gold Dirt Webs to replace Gold Space Bars as Reedy Race 2WD control tire

Due to their immense popularity - and limited supply - the JConcepts Gold-compound Space Bars will not be used as the 2WD Buggy rear tire at the Reedy Race of Champions hosted by OCRC Raceway. Instead, all drivers will use Gold-compound Dirt Webs.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 16, 2016, 10:48 a.m. View Comments

Ty and Gord Tessmann to hold 110% Racing clinic at SDRC Raceway January 5-6

Start off the new year by learning from one of the world's best - Ty Tessmann and his father Gord will be teaching 20 lucky 2WD and 4WD buggy racers how to improve their skills at SDRC Raceway on January 5-6.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 16, 2016, 1:02 p.m. View Comments

Gruber, Kurzbuch and Pietsch to headline Contact RC 2017 1/8-scale nitro racing team

Contact RC's newly-released 1/8-scale foam tires will be used by world champions Simon Kurzbuch and Robert Pietsch as well as up-and-coming star Toni Gruber next season.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 16, 2016, 10:18 a.m. View Comments

Figueiredo signed with Maxima Fuel

Portuguese off-road front-runner Joao Figueiredo has joined the Maxima Mx Europa team to use Maxima fuel next year.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 16, 2016, 10:26 a.m. View Comments

Tekno RC's Joe Bornhorst on transitioning from motocross to RC racing

After turning to RC racing following an injury that knocked him out of motocross racing, Tekno RC driver Joe Bornhorst has become one of the top off-road racers in the country. Read what he had to say about moving from bikes to radio-controlled bugg

Aaron Waldron Dec. 16, 2016, 12:56 p.m. View Comments

Lee signed with Arrowmax

Singaporean on-road racing star Nicholas Lee has joined the Arrowmax team.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 15, 2016, 8:13 a.m. View Comments

Maifield signed with MKS Servos

As expected in our Silly Season Rumor Tracker, top US driver Ryan Maifield has agreed to join the MKS Servos team.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 15, 2016, 10:26 a.m. View Comments

Lee signed with Serpent

Singaporean on-road racer Nicholas Lee has joined Serpent to race the brand's nitro vehicles.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 14, 2016, 8:08 a.m. View Comments

XRAY signed Bohlen, Collina and Rajki

German ETS Formula-class finalist Jan Bohlen, Italian champion Mattia Collina and Hungarian champion Bálint Rajki have all joined the XRAY team.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 14, 2016, 9:58 a.m. View Comments

Fifth annual Island Raceway Anniversary Showdown highlight reel [VIDEO]

New York racer Chris Belletti shot this mash-up of race footage and drivers having fun in the pits to celebrate the fifth anniversary of Island Raceway and Hobby.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 14, 2016, 3:21 p.m. View Comments

Zanchettin announced split from Team Losi Racing

21-year-old Italian off-road racing champion Alex Zanchettin announced via Facebook that he has ended his relationship with Team Losi Racing after six years.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 14, 2016, 11:30 a.m. View Comments

Law joined REDS Racing

Chinese on- and off-road racer Felix Law signed with REDS Racing.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 14, 2016, 11:13 a.m. View Comments

New Summer Indoor Nationals venue highlights 2017 JConcepts Indoor National Series schedule

Hobby Action RC Raceway in Chandler, AZ will host the Summer Indoor Nationals as the third round of the seventh season of the JConcepts Indoor National Series.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 14, 2016, 2:37 p.m. View Comments

Watch Drake show how to remove a spun flywheel [VIDEO]

In his latest video, Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing explains how to remove the clutch nut if the flywheel is no longer tight on the collet.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 14, 2016, 3:33 p.m. View Comments

Hobby Action RC Raceway to host inaugural Desert Classic in March

Sign-ups for the first-ever Desert Classic at Hobby Action RC Raceway, an indoor electric off-road race, will begin on February 1st - five weeks before the event.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 14, 2016, 8:59 a.m. View Comments

Pro-Line Racing Come Drive With Us episode from Southern Nationals [VIDEO]

Check out the Southern Nationals in this new Come Drive With Us episode from Pro-Line Racing and 5150 Productions.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 13, 2016, 2:25 p.m. View Comments

2017 Euro Nitro Series to kick off with first-ever visit to France

The city of Mulhouse in east France will host the country's first-ever round of the Euro Nitro Series when the four-race championship kicks off in May.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 12, 2016, 10:21 a.m. View Comments

Ronnefalk confirmed AKA exit

As covered extensively in our Silly Season Rumor Tracker, David Ronnefalk has indeed split from AKA Products as the World Champ confirmed via Facebook.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 12, 2016, 9:04 a.m. View Comments

Watch Boots talk about the REDS Racing Quattro clutch system [VIDEO]

Multi-time European Champion Elliott Boots described the REDS Racing Quattro clutch system, including showing how to assembly it properly, in this new video.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 12, 2016, 10:15 a.m. View Comments

Lutz on what "silly season" means to pro drivers

Tekno RC's Ryan Lutz shared his opinion of how offseason team changes impact the lives of the industry's top racers.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 12, 2016, 10:34 a.m. View Comments

Entries for 23rd annual Snowbird Nationals open this evening

Racers can sign up to compete in the 23rd annual Snowbird Nationals in Orlando, Florida on the event's website starting at 7 PM Eastern Time.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 12, 2016, 10:41 a.m. View Comments

Last chance to race your way into the 2017 Reedy Race of Champions

If you weren't selected by the entry lottery to compete in the Open classes at the Reedy Race of Champions at OCRC Raceway, you can qualify for one of six additional spots in this special one-day competition.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 9, 2016, 7:25 p.m. View Comments

Smolnik and Hobby Pro USA split from PR Racing

Hobby Pro USA founder Andrew Smolnik has announced the company's four-year cooperation with PR Racing is over.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 9, 2016, 11:06 a.m. View Comments

Watch Mike Cradock show how to strip, clean and rebuild 1/8-scale buggy diffs [VIDEO]

Mike Cradock, the mechanic for European champ Elliott Boots, demonstrates proper gear differential maintenance in this new how-to video from Passionate about RC.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 9, 2016, 7:19 a.m. View Comments

Watch the Pro-Line Hyrax in action [VIDEO]

The Pro-Line Racing Hyrax 2.2-inch G8 rock terrain truck tires are designed are designed for maximum grip in the toughest conditions - see them tear up a desert trail in this new clip.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 9, 2016, 7:12 a.m. View Comments

Official Byron Fuels statement about 2017 racing team

Byron Fuels issued a press release about their plans for next season.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 8, 2016, 1:12 p.m. View Comments

Popular UK indoor on- and off-road facility Maritime Raceway to close in March

The dockyard where the Maritime RC Racing Club is located will be developed into office space, so the MRRC has issued its final racing dates for the spring time.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 8, 2016, 2:51 p.m. View Comments

Baldo brothers signed with Picco

Spanish off-road racers Oscar and Bryan Baldo have agreed to join the Picco Micromotori team for next season.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 8, 2016, 1:31 p.m. View Comments

HB Racing looking for team drivers for 2017 season

HB Racing announced that Victor Guerrero and Chad Phillips will split team manager duties for the West and East Coasts of the United States - and with that now settled, the company is looking for representatives around the world for next year.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 8, 2016, 10:55 a.m. View Comments

Traxxas Skully and Craniac go for a beachside blast [VIDEO]

Watch the Traxxas Craniac and Skully monster trucks tear up some coastal ruins in this new action clip.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 8, 2016, 7:50 a.m. View Comments

Hicks hopped from TLR to Associated for 2017

After ten years with Team Losi Racing, Arizonan off-road racer Charles Hicks is headed to rival Team Associated for next season.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 8, 2016, 1:45 p.m. View Comments

PROTOform signed Nicholas Lee

2016 ISTC World Championship finalist Nicholas Lee has joined the PROTOform factory team for next season.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 8, 2016, 3:52 p.m. View Comments

Felix Law signed with Serpent Asia

Felix Law has agreed to provide the Serpent Asia team with "more powah!" at on- and off-road racing events next season.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 7, 2016, 7:50 a.m. View Comments

IFMAR rescinded 2S rule for 1/12-scale racing

All four of IFMAR's international member blocs voted to withdraw the proposal to transition 1/12-scale racing to 2S LiPo packs following a surge in criticism stemming from videos posted showing the speeds the new regulations could create.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 7, 2016, 7:25 a.m. View Comments

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