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Watch JConcepts founder Jason Ruona show how to glue tires [VIDEO]

As the man who started JConcepts, Jason Ruona knows a thing or two about gluing tires. Watch him show every step of the process, from start to finish, in this new video.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 18, 2016, 3:22 p.m. View Comments

Falk appointed XRAY F1 team mechanic

Scott Falk has been announced as XRAY's official team F1 mechanic, charged with helping team drivers and customers with the X1 chassis and assisting Jan Rathiesky in coordinating the official roster.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 17, 2016, 10:55 a.m. View Comments

How to build your own RC track [VIDEO]

Hobbico's Keep It RC channel published a quick video showing how easy it is to set up your own course for RC racing - using a few simple materials and some open space - and blue prints for nine different layouts.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 17, 2016, 11:09 a.m. View Comments

Full Throttle RC Park to host third annual Mayhem Race next month [VIDEO]

After the first two Mayhem Races attracted many of the region's fastest off-road racers, Full Throttle RC Park in Green Island, NY is preparing for the crazy one-day event again - on November 18.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 17, 2016, 9:59 a.m. View Comments

Inaugural BRCA GT12 World Cup scheduled for February

The BRCA has organized the first World Cup for the popular GT12 category to be held in Milton Keynes alongside the Model Motorsports Show.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 13, 2016, 8:58 a.m. View Comments

A Main Hobbies Silver Dollar RC Raceway to host 2016 Fall Brawl [VIDEO]

The Fall Brawl will head outdoors to A Main Hobbies' Silver Dollar RC Raceway for the first time on November 5.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 12, 2016, 4:06 p.m. View Comments

Watch Drake discuss air filters [VIDEO]

Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing gives tips about proper air filter maintenance - and why it's important.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 11, 2016, 1:49 p.m. View Comments

Arrowmax signed world champion Ronald Volker

Newly crowned IFMAR ISTC Worlds winner Ronald Volker has joined the Arrowmax RC team.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 11, 2016, 11:39 a.m. View Comments

Up to $5000 in prize money on the line at AKA U.S. Open Fuel Championships

Win the Nitro Buggy, Nitro Truggy and E-Buggy classes at the AKA Products U.S. Open Fuel Championships hosted by AZRCR at Fear Farm RC Raceway and you could take home up to $5000 in cash.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 11, 2016, 2:45 p.m. View Comments

Ronnefalk climbed two spots in Top 25 RC rankings after winning Worlds

The IFMAR World Championships had big implications on the Top 25 RC rankings - here are the updated standings after last week's race in Las Vegas.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 11, 2016, 11:55 a.m. View Comments

Watch and learn about Pro-Line's new closed-cell rock climbing foams [VIDEO]

Pro-Line Racing has published a video that explains everything you need to know about the new single- and dual-stage rock climbing foams available in 1.9- and 2.2-inch sizes.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 30, 2016, 12:21 p.m. View Comments

VBC Racing signed Toni Mateo

Spanish on-road racer Toni Mateo will compete with the VBC Racing WildFire D08 next season.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 30, 2016, 10:44 a.m. View Comments

NW Hobbies to host 2016 Northwest Carpet Off-Road Invitational

After the success of last year's Northwest Astro Invitational, the newly-renovated NW Hobbies in Albany, OR is bringing back the heads-up racing event - only this time, it's on carpet.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 29, 2016, 10:08 a.m. View Comments

Swauger signed with ULTI

Former IFMAR World Champion Mike Swauger has joined the ULTI team and will use the brand's 1/8- and 1/10-scale tires.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 29, 2016, 10:30 a.m. View Comments

Win a new ARRMA Nero in Hobbico's free Instagram contest

Are you an Instagram user? You can be entered to win a free ARRMA Nero by completing three easy steps to enter Hobbico's contest!

Aaron Waldron Sept. 29, 2016, 11:41 a.m. View Comments

NorCal semi-pro prepared new kit, engine, tires and body for Worlds debut

Ryan Kenney, known as 'Cooter' within Northern California racing circles, built a fresh roller for next week's race.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 29, 2016, 1:46 p.m. View Comments

Traxxas action reel crash and fail compilation [VIDEO]

Think all of those Traxxas videos are shot without accidents? Here's a three-minute mash-up of spectacular wrecks - you can probably guess how this quadcopter vs. monster truck head-to-head worked out...

Aaron Waldron Sept. 28, 2016, 12:33 p.m. View Comments

Amezcua announced split from Team Durango

After five years of racing for the brand and helping to coordinate its North American team, former ROAR national champion Travis Amezcua has moved on from Team Durango.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 28, 2016, 9:47 a.m. View Comments

Mugen Seiki's Adam Drake describes how to set toe [VIDEO]

In his latest video, Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing shows how to set toe.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 27, 2016, 10:13 a.m. View Comments

$17,000 in prize money up for grabs at Guankou Sunpadow Cross-Strait Grand Prix

The ARC International Raceway in Xiamen, China will host the Guan Kou Sunpadow Cross-Strait Grand Prix, where the winners in each of three classes will win some serious cash.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 27, 2016, 2:31 p.m. View Comments

Advantage Racing Products celebrate new website launch with 25% off sale

Advantage Racing Products has launched a new home on the World Wide Web - and they're offering a special coupon code to entice you to check it out.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 26, 2016, 8:14 a.m. View Comments

Teaser for upcoming Schumacher Eclipse project vehicle

Schumacher published a teaser image for an upcoming project called the Eclipse - what do you think it might be?

Aaron Waldron Sept. 23, 2016, 10:10 a.m. View Comments

Indy RC World's mobile hobby shop made its maiden voyage to Southern Nats

Indy RC World of Garland, TX brought the shop to the track at the Southern Nationals - ensuring anyone short on spare parts didn't have to cut their weekend short.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 22, 2016, 1:31 p.m. View Comments

Whittle signed with Team Losi Racing/Horizon Hobby UK team

Horizon Hobby UK has announced that British racer and oOple Off-Road Open Series coordinator Damian Whittle will drive Team Losi Racing vehicles this winter season and beyond.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 22, 2016, 11:25 a.m. View Comments

Rettke signed with VBC Racing

VBC Racing welcomed German stock-class front-runner Jan Rettke to their team of drivers.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 21, 2016, 1:59 p.m. View Comments

How to make David Ronnefalk's custom jumper switch

Rather than rely on a standard switch, David Ronnefalk plugs in a small jumper with 4mm bullet plugs to power up his HB Racing D815 V2. Follow the European Champion's step-by-step process to hook up a similar setup to your nitro buggy.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 21, 2016, 12:27 p.m. View Comments

Meet Hobbywing North America team manager Ron Schuur [VIDEO]

Watch as Ron Schuur, the president of SchuurSpeed and North American team manager for Hobbywing, described his entry into the world of RC racing and what he enjoys most.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 21, 2016, 2:13 p.m. View Comments

Win over $100 in Bittydesign gear in monthly social media photo contest

Post a photo to Facebook or Instagram of your favorite Bittydesign product and using the appropriate hashtags and you could win a swag bag valued at 100€ - or about $110!

Aaron Waldron Sept. 20, 2016, 9:11 a.m. View Comments

Watch Drake describe Mugen Seiki's new universals for the MBX7TR platform [VIDEO]

Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing introduced new universal center driveshafts for the MBX7TR and MBX7TR ECO trucks.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 20, 2016, 11:13 a.m. View Comments

European Champion Oliver Mack signed with Infinity

Reigning European Champion Oliver Mack is the latest on-road racing superstar to join the incredible Creation Model-Infinity driver lineup.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 20, 2016, 9:52 a.m. View Comments

Big air Traxxas E-Revo Brushless Edition in new Desert Drama action clip [VIDEO]

Watch the brushless-powered Traxxas E-Revo fly through the desert sky in this new video.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 20, 2016, 12:48 p.m. View Comments

Stringer signed with Leadfinger Racing

Australian off-road racer Aaron Stringer has joined the Leadfinger Racing team ahead of this year's IFMAR World Championships in Las Vegas.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 19, 2016, 9:41 a.m. View Comments

RC Tracks of Las Vegas IFMAR Worlds track preview [VIDEO]

Chris Tocco of RC Tracks of Las Vegas has been documenting the build of the course for this year's IFMAR World Championships - and today he went live on Facebook to explain more about the layout.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 16, 2016, 2:02 p.m. View Comments

Limited quantities of Team Associated RC10 Classic available

Team Associated scoured the globe for any remaining unsold RC10 Classic kits - and now they're selling them online until they're gone!

Aaron Waldron Sept. 16, 2016, 12:59 p.m. View Comments

HPI Racing Design LLC now opened for business in California, supply and manufacturing channel in China revamped

Three months after Ripmax acquired the HPI Racing brand, the company's new owner has added design and manufacture facilities to group of companies.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 15, 2016, 9:46 a.m. View Comments

Tessmann back on top of Top 25 RC rankings after Sikcross

After a brief drop to second, reigning World Champion Ty Tessmann once again leads the Top 25 RC rankings after the Sikcross race last weekend - while Tanner Denney made the jump onto the list as well.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 15, 2016, 2 p.m. View Comments