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Jarosz jumped to JConcepts for 2017

Kyosho America driver Chris Jarosz, who now lives in Las Vegas, announced on social media that he has switched from AKA - for whom he raced for four years - to JConcepts for next season.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 23, 2016, 6:14 p.m. View Comments

Day signed with Pro-Line Racing for 2017

Less than a week after winning the 4WD class at the Northwest Invitational, Oregonian Kyosho driver Tanner Day announced that he will not be rejoining JConcepts for next season - and signed with Pro-Line Racing instead.

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

Martin announced split from Mugen Seiki

Former 1/8-scale nitro off-road Worlds and multi-time European Championships finalist Lee Martin has confirmed the end of a five-year relationship with Mugen Seiki.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 23, 2016, 7:23 a.m. View Comments

Hinz left AKA, signed with JConcepts for 2017

Arizonan Team Associated driver Tommy Hinz, who most recently won both modified buggy classes at the Track Time Hobbies Race For Your Lives, announced the end of two-year relationship with AKA Products and that he has signed with JConcepts for next s

Aaron Waldron Nov. 23, 2016, 1:25 p.m. View Comments

Watch Drake describe tuning with chassis weights [VIDEO]

How much weight you place on your chassis - and where - can have a big effect on your vehicle's handling. Follow along as multi-time national champion Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing tells you everything you need to know.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 22, 2016, 9:56 a.m. View Comments

Awesome Pro-Line Shootout highlight reel [VIDEO]

Check out some of the racing action from this year's Pro-Line Racing Shootout spec tire race at Thornhill Racing Circuit and hear what some of the drivers had to say.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 22, 2016, 1:57 p.m. View Comments

Fifth prototype teaser image shows rear end of upcoming Team Associated 4WD buggy

Yesterday afternoon, Team Associated posted a direct shot of the rear end of its upcoming 4WD buggy - which shows off even more clues and details about the overall design.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 22, 2016, 12:16 p.m. View Comments

Watch the Traxxas XO-1 carve up a canyon road [VIDEO]

The onboard stability management system of the Traxxas XO-1 supercar got put through the test on this rough asphalt and gravel canyon road - check it out!

Aaron Waldron Nov. 22, 2016, 11:46 a.m. View Comments

2016 VRC Pro Worlds schedule to kick off November 29 with new Rally X class

VRC Pro will crown 17 world champions after 11 events this winter, which will include four new tracks - including the first-ever Rally X world championship.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 22, 2016, 12:39 p.m. View Comments

RC Excitement to close carpet on-road track, transform it into turf off-road

After eleven years of racing carpet on-road inside RC Excitement in Fitchburg, MA, the course will be replaced with a turf off-road track.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 22, 2016, 3:01 p.m. View Comments

Embling split from Kyosho - deal for 2017 already done?

This year's British 1/8-scale truck champion Jack Embling announced his departure from Kyosho Europe on Friday morning, citing an offer he could not pass up.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 21, 2016, 8:33 a.m. View Comments

Team Magic/HRC Distribution signed Becker to junior team

Luca Becker from Luxembourg will race the Team Magic E4RS III Plus as part of the HRC Distribution and Team Magic Europe junior team this winter.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 21, 2016, 8:13 a.m. View Comments

How to mount and wire up Pro-Line light bars [VIDEO]

Pro-Line published three new videos showing how to mount and connect the wiring for its assortment of super bright, ultra-realistic light bars.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 18, 2016, 3:14 p.m. View Comments

Second teaser of new Team Associated 4WD prototype shows chassis

Team Associated posted a second teaser of its 3D-printed prototype of the upcoming 4WD buggy showing the bottom of the car without wheels installed - giving a lot more insight into what the car will look like.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 18, 2016, 12:19 p.m. View Comments

Third teaser of prototype Associated 4WD shows front end

Team Associated published a third teaser image of its 3D-printed prototype 4WD buggy that gives a detailed look at the steering assembly and front bulkhead.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 18, 2016, 3:31 p.m. View Comments

Orlowski looking for win on home turf at second round of EOS at Warsaw Moto Show

Round two of the Euro Offroad Series will be held this weekend at a massive car expo in Poland, where Schumacher's Michal Orlowski will have a chance to score a win in front of his fellow countrymen.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 17, 2016, 10:53 a.m. View Comments

Mid-race #MannequinChallenge at MHOR R/C Raceway [VIDEO]

Time stopped during a club race at MHOR R/C Raceway in Colorado, freezing drivers, turn marshals and even cars in this awesome #MannequinChallenge clip.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 17, 2016, 1:24 p.m. View Comments

Watch the Traxxas Summit bomb down a flight of stairs [VIDEO]

Get mesmerized by the long-travel suspension of the Traxxas Summit oscillating during this descent of a big flight of beachside stairs in this new action clip.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 16, 2016, 12:14 p.m. View Comments

BREAKING: Team Associated confirmed new 4WD buggy with first prototype photos

Just as they did back in April with the B6 and B6D, Team Associated shared two pictures of a 3D-printed prototype of an upcoming 4WD buggy on their Facebook page.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 16, 2016, 5:24 p.m. View Comments

BREAKING: Team Associated preparing to introduce new 4WD buggy - the B44.5?

Electric off-road racing fans have been itching for news about the long-rumored update to Team Associated's multi-time IFMAR World Champion B44 platform - and now there's a placeholder page on the Associated website. Is this the real deal? Or just fo

Aaron Waldron Nov. 16, 2016, 2:12 p.m. View Comments

New Zealand 1/8-scale off-road action mash-up [VIDEO]

Dream Media caught up with Shane O'Conner, Shane Mangu and Sam McCreanor during the South Island Champs at Harewood Radio Controlled Car Club in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 15, 2016, 12:42 p.m. View Comments

Tekno RC's Billy Fischer on using video games as practice for RC racing

Tekno RC driver Billy Fischer recently picked up a PS4 and the game Project Cars - and found many similarities between playing online and racing RC cars.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 14, 2016, 10:42 a.m. View Comments

Dublin Model Car Club to host two-round Pink Tie Cup charity event

The Dublin Model Car Club indoor off-road track is preparing for a two-race series, held in November and then February, to benefit Aoibheanns Pink Tie - the national children's cancer charity of Ireland.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 14, 2016, 7:28 a.m. View Comments

ROAR to lower 1/8-scale truck minimum weight for 2017 season

As of January 1, ROAR will mandate a lower minimum weight limit for the 1/8-scale nitro and electric truck classes.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 14, 2016, 12:51 p.m. View Comments

Wang signed with Sweep Racing

Newly-crowned U.S. 1/8-scale and 200mm nitro on-road national champion JJ Wang has joined the Sweep Racing team to use the brand's products and assist with the development of new items.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 11, 2016, 11:19 a.m. View Comments

Save 10% on most items during Absolute Hobbyz Cyber November sale

Can't wait until Cyber Monday to get your shopping done? Absolute Hobbyz is offering a sale all month long!

Aaron Waldron Nov. 11, 2016, 3:02 p.m. View Comments

How to fill and set up Pro-Line's new Ultra Reservoir crawler shocks [VIDEO]

Watch this clip for a step-by-step explanation showing every detail of the process to build the new Pro-Line Racing Ultra Reservoir shocks for your scale rig.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 11, 2016, 2:48 p.m. View Comments

Team C America now accepting sponsorship applications

Interested in racing for Team C America next season? Here's how you can apply!

Aaron Waldron Nov. 10, 2016, 2:54 p.m. View Comments

Watch the ARRMA Fury tear through a park [VIDEO]

This new action clip from Hobbico's Keep It RC channel shows an ARRMA Fury short course truck blasting through lush lawns and jumping pedestrian paths.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 10, 2016, 4 p.m. View Comments

Hobby Action to host inaugural Desert Classic next spring

Hobby Action in Chandler, Arizona has announced its plans for an indoor electric off-road race in March 2017.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 9, 2016, 12:23 p.m. View Comments

Mannequin Challenge tour through Horizon Hobby headquarters [VIDEO]

A remarkably well-done video following the "mannequin challenge" viral Internet trend shows off the offices, service department and warehouse at Horizon Hobby.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 9, 2016, 3:57 p.m. View Comments

Watch Drake show how to curl servo wires [VIDEO]

In his latest how-to video, Mugen Seiki's Adam Drake shows how he curls the leads on his Hitec servos to keep them tidy.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 8, 2016, 9:51 a.m. View Comments

VP Racing Fuels launched new website

VP Racing Fuels, which produces race-winning VP PowerMaster RC fuels, has published a totally fresh look on the web.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 7, 2016, 10:42 a.m. View Comments

New Pro-Line Racing Come Drive With Us episode from Axialfest [VIDEO]

The latest mini-documentary in the Pro-Line Racing Come Drive With Us series shows off the biggest surface RC event on earth - Axialfest.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 7, 2016, 12:29 p.m. View Comments

Awesome viewer video mash-up from Keep It RC [VIDEO]

Hobbico's Keep It RC channel has been asking viewers to send in their clips of RC action by land, sea and air - and now they've published their first compilation. Did your shot make the cut?

Aaron Waldron Nov. 7, 2016, 1:12 p.m. View Comments

Dickerson dropped from Mugen Seiki

After a three-year partnership that included several regional race wins and a Juniors podium finish at the 2015 Nationals, Noah Dickerson announced that Mugen Seiki opted not to renew his contract for 2017.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 4, 2016, 10:52 a.m. View Comments

Leadfinger Racing looking to add team drivers for 2017

Leadfinger Racing is accepting sponsorship applications to join its team for the 2017 season through the end of November.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 4, 2016, 11:18 a.m. View Comments

Watch Lutz show how to build Tekno RC's shocks emulsion-style [VIDEO]

Watch Tekno RC team driver Ryan Lutz show how to modify composite shock caps to build emulsion-style shocks, which are more consistent on rough tracks and provide better cornering support.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 4, 2016, 9:48 a.m. View Comments