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  Changing Chassis With The Drake [VIDEO]

  This week Adam Drake took some time to explain when he feels like it is a good time to change chassis.

  Tyler Hooks Oct. 3, 2023, 1:03 p.m. View Comments
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  US Carpet Off-Road Championships Spec Tire Announcement

  Following in last year's foot print USCOC is again proud to be working with Schumacher R/C Racing for their Buggy Class Spec Tires and with JConcepts Inc for their truck classes.

  Tyler Hooks Oct. 2, 2023, 5:41 p.m. View Comments
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  Baruffolo Signs With WIRC Racing

  Marco Baruffolo and WIRC announced last week that they will be joining forces for the rest of 2023 and 2024.

  Tyler Hooks Oct. 2, 2023, 5:22 p.m. View Comments
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  2023 ROAR Vice President and Odd Numbered Region Director Elections

  2023 is an election year for ROAR Vice President along with odd numbered Regional Directors and Canada Director.

  Tyler Hooks Sept. 27, 2023, 4:22 p.m. View Comments
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  Nitro Clutch Tuning With The Drake [VIDEO]

  This week Adam Drake has taken some time to explain some nitro clutch tuning tips.

  Tyler Hooks Sept. 27, 2023, 7:28 a.m. View Comments
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  25th Anniversary Dirt Nitro Challenge Announcement

  Early entries are open for the 25th anniversary Dirt Nitro Challenge event in 2024.

  Tyler Hooks Sept. 27, 2023, 4:28 p.m. View Comments
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  New Element Enduro Knightwalker Red Edition Crawler

  The Enduro Trail Truck with Knightwalker body comes ready for adventure right out of the box, with performance-driven Reedy Power electronics.

  Tyler Hooks Sept. 25, 2023, 4:37 p.m. View Comments
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  More Exotek 2024 Vader Drag Kit Teaser Pictures

  Exotek has released more teaser pictures of the 2024 Vader Drag Kit as well as announced that there will be a version offered with hinge pins as well.

  Tyler Hooks Sept. 19, 2023, 11:23 a.m. View Comments
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  Balancing Tires With The Drake [VIDEO]

  Adam Drake took some time this week to explain what products he uses and how he goes about balancing tires.

  Tyler Hooks Sept. 19, 2023, 11:18 a.m. View Comments
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  2023 SC1RCC 'The Opener' Trophy Race Announcement

  SC1RCC in Strongtown, Pennsylvania will be hosting 'The Opener' 1RC trophy race on October 1st, 2023.

  Tyler Hooks Sept. 19, 2023, 11:14 a.m. View Comments
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  Setting Gear Mesh With The Drake [VIDEO]

  Setting gear mesh is very simple, but there are a few key steps to help make sure it's set correctly. Check out Adam Drake's methods.

  Tyler Hooks Sept. 13, 2023, 11:43 a.m. View Comments
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  SDRC Raceway Business Update

  SDRC Raceway has posted an update about how their business will be ran moving forward as well as who will be managing the racing.

  Tyler Hooks Sept. 13, 2023, 7:21 p.m. View Comments
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  Mayako and David Ronnefalk Split

  Both David Ronnefalk and Mayako have made official statements regarding them parting ways effective immediately.

  Tyler Hooks Sept. 8, 2023, 7:27 a.m. View Comments
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  Top25rc Ranking List Following 2023 European Championships

  Check out the updated Top25rc ranking list following the 2023 European Championships to see where your favorite drivers are now ranked.

  Tyler Hooks Sept. 6, 2023, 4:58 p.m. View Comments
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  Harper Returns to Schumacher RC

  Schumacher Racing is delighted to welcome back IFMAR Worlds, EFRA European podium finisher, and former BRCA Champion Elliott Harper to the team.

  Tyler Hooks Sept. 6, 2023, 4:42 p.m. View Comments
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  Temp Gun Usage With The Drake [VIDEO]

  This week Adam Drake shares his opinion on temp guns and when and where to use them.

  Tyler Hooks Sept. 5, 2023, 4:18 p.m. View Comments
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  Canas Crowned 2023 European 1/8th Nitro Champion

  After a master class Main Final, Juan Carlos Canas took his first 1/8th IC Buggy European Championship.

  Tyler Hooks Sept. 1, 2023, 4:37 p.m. View Comments
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  Racecraft USA September Shredder Series Announcement

  RaceCraft is challenging everyone to race as much as possible in September. Find out how and what you can win here.

  Tyler Hooks Aug. 31, 2023, 5:52 p.m. View Comments
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  2023 Absolute Hobbyz Labor Day Sale

  Gear Up for Labor Day with Unbeatable Deals at AbsoluteHobbyz.

  Tyler Hooks Aug. 31, 2023, 5:15 p.m. View Comments
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  2023 Smash City RC Fall and Holiday Schedule

  Check out the fall and winter schedule for Smash City RC's 1RC race track.

  Tyler Hooks Aug. 30, 2023, 5:26 p.m. View Comments
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  Setup Basics With The Drake [VIDEO]

  Adam Drake took some time this week to talk about some good setup habits and how to do specific things.

  Tyler Hooks Aug. 29, 2023, 3:38 p.m. View Comments
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  Park Lane Hobbies Grand Re-Opening Event Announcement

  Park Lane Hobbies is having their grand re-opening event and Mini-Z Race on September 9th, 2023.

  Tyler Hooks Aug. 29, 2023, 4:09 p.m. View Comments
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  2023 JConcepts INS Fall Indoor Nationals Announcement

  The Fall Indoor Nationals round of the JConcepts INS Series is coming up on September 29th - October 1st hosted by Hoosier RC Hobbyplex. Find all the information and how to signup here.

  Tyler Hooks Aug. 28, 2023, 11:07 a.m. View Comments
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  Tru-Source Distribution and Hot Race Tires Part Ways

  In a press release from Hot Race Tires, it has been announced that Tru-Source Distribution will no longer be the United States distributor for the Hot Race brand.

  Tyler Hooks Aug. 28, 2023, 11:12 a.m. View Comments
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  2023 American vs. Canadian Mudboss 100 Announcement

  Bub's Backyard Speedway in Youngstown, New York will host the American/Canadian Mudboss 100 on Labor Day weekend.

  Tyler Hooks Aug. 25, 2023, 4:37 p.m. View Comments
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  Ryan Lutz LCRC Raceway On-Board Footage [VIDEO]

  Ryan Lutz posted some onboard footage from this past weekend at the Mugen Challenge hosted by LCRC Raceway.

  Tyler Hooks Aug. 24, 2023, 5:15 p.m. View Comments
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  ROAR Appoints New Campaign Director and Promotions Director

  ROAR Racing is pleased to announce they have finally filled their final executive committee positions.

  Tyler Hooks Aug. 23, 2023, 7:31 a.m. View Comments
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  Washing Filters With The Drake [VIDEO]

  Check out the method Adam Drake uses to wash and re-use air filters.

  Tyler Hooks Aug. 22, 2023, 4:44 p.m. View Comments
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  New AKA Products Lux Tire Tread Teaser

  Ryan Lutz posted a teaser of the new Lux tread pattern from AKA Products this past weekend at the 2023 Mugen Challenge.

  Tyler Hooks Aug. 22, 2023, 4:59 p.m. View Comments
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  2023 1/12th Scale International Grand Prix Announcement

  ACI Sport, the Italian motorsport and R/C Car Racing Federation, in cooperation with RC Landia, is pleased to announce the "12th scale International Grand Prix" which is scheduled to take place on 3-5 November 2023.

  Tyler Hooks Aug. 21, 2023, 4:46 p.m. View Comments
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  Pro-Line RC Builders Battle 3 Sweepstakes

  Check out all the information regarding the Pro-Line RC Builders Battle Competition and where you can go to vote on the winner.

  Tyler Hooks Aug. 17, 2023, 7:38 a.m. View Comments
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  Front Engine Bearing Maintenance With The Drake [VIDEO]

  Adam Drake took some time this week to discuss front engine bearing life and how to determine if your engine is healthy.

  Tyler Hooks Aug. 15, 2023, 3 p.m. View Comments
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  Whitz Racing 2023 National Champions With Doug Lariviere

  Whitz Racing is proud to announce their national championship with Doug Lariviere along with the products he used.

  Tyler Hooks Aug. 15, 2023, 2:50 p.m. View Comments
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  Ronda Drake Thunder Alley Raceway Laps [VIDEO]

  Enjoy some laps with Ronda Drake around Thunder Alley RC Raceway.

  Tyler Hooks Aug. 8, 2023, 10:18 a.m. View Comments
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  2023 Bub's Backyard Battle Announcement

  Bub's Backyard Battle in Youngstown NY is up next on the RCOL/SDOCS Schedule.

  Tyler Hooks Aug. 8, 2023, 10:30 a.m. View Comments
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  2023 JConcepts Northeast Turf Nationals Announcement

  The JConcepts 1/10th scale off-road series' are back in 2023 with the NCTS5 carpet/turf series. Next up is the Northeast Turf Nationals at RC Madness.

  Tyler Hooks Aug. 8, 2023, 11:24 a.m. View Comments
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  2023 IFMAR 1/8th World Championship Announcement

  The next 1/8th IC off-road event will be held in 2024 in Brazil. FEBARC, the Brazilian Federation have presented their latest proposal for this event to be held in Sao Paulo September 8th-14th 2024.

  Tyler Hooks Aug. 4, 2023, 4:49 p.m. View Comments
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  ROAR 1/12th Scale Worlds List and TC Worlds Venue Choice

  ROAR has released their newest update which includes the 1/12th scale worlds invite list as well as the venue choice for the 2024 TC worlds.

  Tyler Hooks Aug. 4, 2023, 4:56 p.m. View Comments
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  2023 RC Excitement D.O.R.C. Nationals

  RCExcitement is excited to present the D.O.R.C nationals Sunday August 20th.

  Tyler Hooks Aug. 3, 2023, 7:25 a.m. View Comments
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  Absolute Hobbyz Announces TZO Tires Distribution

  Absolute Hobbyz has announced that they have reached an agreement with TZO Tires to distribute the brand in the United States.

  Tyler Hooks Aug. 2, 2023, 4:18 p.m. View Comments
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