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Ielasi Tuned to release three new engines

The engine company founded by Italian racer and former world champion Daniele Ielasi will soon announce a new off-road engine, as well as two sport-level on-road racing mills.

Aaron Waldron April 21, 2016, 1:13 a.m. View Comments

VP Powermaster signed Ty Tessmann for 2016, announced two new signature fuels

Reigning IFMAR World Champion Ty Tessmann will use new VP Powermaster Tessmann Worlds Blend and Tessmann Truggy fuel for the 2016 season.

Aaron Waldron April 21, 2016, 2:48 p.m. View Comments

2016 Euro Nitro Series preview ahead of this weekend's opening round in Italy

Here are the drivers and teams to watch in the Euro Nitro Series this season, which kicks off this weekend in Bologna.

Aaron Waldron April 21, 2016, 1:14 p.m. View Comments

Joe Bornhorst featured in Ohio newspaper story

On April 8, the Times Reporter in New Philadelphia, OH ran a story about local pro RC racer and Tekno RC team driver Joe Bornhorst.

Aaron Waldron April 20, 2016, 1:15 p.m. View Comments

Watch TP Parts RC Xtreme launch skate ramps during lunch break [VIDEO]

Hold the mayo! The latest TP Parts RC Xtreme big air video shows a short wheelbase ARRMA Kraton 6S sent skyward.

Aaron Waldron April 19, 2016, 6:20 p.m. View Comments

Adam Drake explains rear hub spacing [VIDEO]

Watch Mugen Seiki Racing driver Adam Drake talk about different rear hub tuning options.

Aaron Waldron April 19, 2016, 3 p.m. View Comments

Traxxas Rustler VXL blasts a secluded bash spot [VIDEO]

The latest Traxxas action clip shows the brushless-powered Rustler VXL hitting jumps and railing berms in a cool makeshift track in the middle of farmland.

Aaron Waldron April 18, 2016, 7:32 p.m. View Comments

Former world champion Batlle shows how to set up servos [VIDEO]

InfoRC has published a video in Spanish, with English subtitles, in which Robert Batlle shows how he sets the steering and throttle servos in his nitro buggies.

Aaron Waldron April 18, 2016, 7:53 p.m. View Comments

Tekno RC signed young Chinese star Yeung

13-year-old Chinese national champion Jonathan Yeung has joined the Tekno RC team ahead of this year's IFMAR World Championships.

Aaron Waldron April 15, 2016, 1:48 p.m. View Comments

Awesome Fast and Furious tribute clip shot with RC cars [VIDEO]

The Facebook page Speed Nation shared a four-minute scene recreating the action of the Fast and Furious movie franchise created entirely with RC vehicles!

Aaron Waldron April 15, 2016, 3 p.m. View Comments

Raw Speed advice on tuning foam inserts [VIDEO]

Raw Speed founder Jason Snyder shares tips for modifying foam inserts for maximum performance.

Aaron Waldron April 14, 2016, 3:38 p.m. View Comments

Knoxville-area ROCCK featured in local news [VIDEO]

WVLT, the CBS affiliate in Knoxville, TN, featured Remote Operated Car Club of Knoxville Racing in a segment showing the serious side of RC cars - which are no longer child's play.

Aaron Waldron April 14, 2016, 11:02 a.m. View Comments

X-Factory UK to distribute Wild Turbo Fan

Racers across the United Kingdom will now have access to Wild Turbo Fan cooling fans and mounts through X-Factory UK.

Aaron Waldron April 14, 2016, 6:29 p.m. View Comments

ARRMA Senton goes HUGE in construction site [VIDEO]

Latest TP Parts RC Extreme bash video sent a 6S-powered short course truck into low orbit.

Aaron Waldron April 13, 2016, 7:32 p.m. View Comments

PowerHD signed Jonathan Yeung

Dominating young Chinese star Jonathan Yeung will now use PowerHD servos in his off-road racing vehicles.

Aaron Waldron April 13, 2016, 11:39 a.m. View Comments

TWT signed Volker, Lomrose and Kast

Thai company TWT has inked German on-road racing champion Ronald Volker to a 3-year deal, as well as signed Thai racer Mongkolphan Lomrose and Swiss newcomer Daniel Kast to their growing team.

Aaron Waldron April 13, 2016, 11:31 a.m. View Comments

Tacoma RC Raceway to host JConcepts Spring Indoor Nationals next month [VIDEO]

The second race of the 2016 JConcepts Indoor National Series will once again be hosted by Tacoma RC Raceway - the site of last year's spectacular finish between JConcepts teammates Ryan Maifield and Michael Schoettler.

Aaron Waldron April 13, 2016, 12:02 a.m. View Comments

Watch Adam Drake talk about shock boots [VIDEO]

Mugen Seiki Racing driver Adam Drake tells you everything you need to know about the little rubber sleeves that protect your shock shafts from dirt and damage.

Aaron Waldron April 12, 2016, 11:25 a.m. View Comments

Maifield leapt past Cavalieri for second in Top 25 RC rankings after Psycho Nitro Blast

Ryan Maifield's Psycho Nitro Blast victory moved him past Ryan Cavalieri in the Top 25 RC Rankings, and every spot between 12-25th changed as well.

Aaron Waldron April 11, 2016, 3:50 p.m. View Comments

Entries open for Bittydesign EURO Contest in Italy

Drivers may now sign up for the 2016 EURO Contest at Barco-Off, promising an exciting American-style track just one hour from the Bologna airport.

Aaron Waldron April 11, 2016, 1:06 p.m. View Comments

Watch Brad Brucker and Zac Rose chat in new episode of Road Noise [VIDEO]

Hobbico surface team manager Brad Brucker took a drive with Futaba driver Zac Rose in the latest Keep It RC clip.

Aaron Waldron April 8, 2016, 11:53 a.m. View Comments

Guttschau reunited with Shepherd

Just in time for the release of Shepherd's Velox F1, Tamiya Formula European and Vice-World champion Kai-Oliver Guttschau has rejoined the team.

Aaron Waldron April 7, 2016, 7:14 p.m. View Comments

Rheinard and Coelho tied for points lead as ETS heads to Austria for round three

After a six-week break, the third round of the Euro Touring Series will mark the final indoor race of the season.

Aaron Waldron April 7, 2016, 7:08 p.m. View Comments

Traxxas Slash 4x4 races Mercedes C-Class and free-runner [VIDEO]

Watch Devin Super Tramp's latest YouTube action video: Parkour vs RC Car vs C-Class Coupe - The Ultimate Race!

Aaron Waldron April 7, 2016, 11:57 a.m. View Comments

Gizmo Racing GF1 teaser

Gizmo Racing will soon introduce a kit for the Formula class.

Aaron Waldron April 7, 2016, 7:26 p.m. View Comments

Pro-Line Racing highlight reel from Monster Jam R/C World Finals [VIDEO]

Check out this clip from Pro-Line Racing showing the action from the Monster Jam R/C World Finals, where sixteen monster truckers from around the country competed during the Party in the Pits in Las Vegas!

Aaron Waldron April 7, 2016, 7:17 p.m. View Comments

Sweep EXP EVO-R 36 named official spec tire for Reedy Touring Car Race of Champions

Every driver at the Reedy Touring Car Race of Champions will compete with Sweep Racing EXP EVO-R 36 tires bolted on all four corners.

Aaron Waldron April 6, 2016, 3:13 p.m. View Comments

Official website for Electric On-Road European Championship at HUDY Arena now online

Interested in more information regarding this year's Euros for Touring Car and Formula One? HUDY Arena has published a dedicated website for the event.

Aaron Waldron April 6, 2016, 6:47 p.m. View Comments

Watch professional cyclist Peter Sagan shred the sidewalk with a Baja 5B [VIDEO]

Shortly after winning the Tour of Flanders, Slovakian cyclist Peter Sagan fired up his HPI Racing Baja 5B for a stroll down the street.

Aaron Waldron April 6, 2016, 6:50 p.m. View Comments

Watch Ty Tessmann and Hobbico's Brad Brucker go for a drive [VIDEO]

In the first Road Noise video from Hobbico's Keep it RC YouTube channel, Hobbico surface team manager Brad Brucker and 2014 IFMAR World Champion Ty Tessmann chat from the front seats of Brad's SUV while driving through snowy Illinois.

Aaron Waldron April 6, 2016, 3:05 p.m. View Comments

Sinclair signed with Maclan Racing

X-Factory designer Paul Sinclair will now use Maclan Racing brushless power systems in all of his vehicles.

Aaron Waldron April 6, 2016, 2:45 p.m. View Comments

2016 Victorian Electric Off-Road Titles at Keilor Offroad RC Club

Australian electric off-road racers are invited to join this year's Victorian state titles at KEORCA - and earn points toward qualifying for next year's IFMAR Worlds.

Aaron Waldron April 5, 2016, 6:40 p.m. View Comments

Mugen Seiki's Adam Drake talks about caster adjustments [VIDEO]

Ever wondered what changing caster on your vehicle will do to its handling? Watch as three-time national champion Adam Drake explains the important adjustment with his Mugen Seiki MBX7R ECO.

Aaron Waldron April 5, 2016, 1:39 p.m. View Comments

RCI V2 in Shanghai to repeat as host of Asian On-Road Championship opener

Four world champions are among the professional racing stars confirmed for the first round of the AOC, once again held at the incredible RCI V2 in Shanghai, China.

Aaron Waldron April 5, 2016, 6:47 p.m. View Comments

First Jared Tebo University of 2016 for nitro at Speed RC's brand new outdoor track

After the grand opening race of Speed RC's new outdoor track, two-time IFMAR World Champion Jared Tebo will be teaching a dozen racers his tips and tricks for winning races.

Aaron Waldron April 5, 2016, 1:57 p.m. View Comments

Test drives offered during JQ Racing road trip across the US

Joseph Quagraine has packed up the JQ Racing team van for the long drive from coast to coast - with a spare car for interested racers and even "haters" to take for a spin.

Aaron Waldron April 5, 2016, 7:12 p.m. View Comments

Jeric named VP of HRP Distributing

Former TLR president and Tuning Haus founder Bill Jeric has been named the new VP at HRP Distributing.

Aaron Waldron April 4, 2016, 10:46 a.m. View Comments

BREAKING: RC Tracks of Las Vegas to prepare loamy surface for IFMAR Worlds

After consulting with drivers, teams, manufacturers, and ROAR and IFMAR officials, RC Tracks of Las Vegas co-owner Chris Tocco issued a statement regarding track preparation for the upcoming IFMAR Worlds and Worlds warm-up events.

Aaron Waldron April 4, 2016, 10:59 a.m. View Comments