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Cragg to make EOS debut at record-breaking round in Germany

Former 2WD world champion Neil Cragg will attend round three of the Euro Offroad Series, which has drawn the largest entry count in the history of the championship.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 28, 2016, 6 p.m. View Comments

SWORKz Europe launched with headquarters in Austria

SWORKz has created its own distribution offices for Europe to increase support for shops and drivers.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 27, 2016, 8:09 p.m. View Comments

David Ronnefalk cut ties with KO Propo - where's he going next?

Former European Champion David Ronnefalk has announced he will no longer use KO Propo radio equipment or servos - and that another company has offered him a better opportunity.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 27, 2016, 3:23 p.m. View Comments

Shepherd re-signed world champ Simon Kurzbuch

Last year's IFMAR World Championship winner Simon Kurzbuch has agreed to a contract extension with Team Shepherd.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 27, 2016, 6:11 p.m. View Comments

New Spektrum touch-screen surface transmitter on the horizon?

Spektrum RC posted a teaser to Twitter showing what looks to be a new surface transmitter with a touch-screen menu, which is expected to make its debut at the Nuremburg Toy Fair.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 26, 2016, 3:19 p.m. View Comments

Watch the Traxxas X-Maxx get muddy [VIDEO]

New Traxxas promo video shows the brand's newest brushless-powered monster truck blasting full throttle through the woods.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 26, 2016, 10:28 a.m. View Comments

Watch Joe Bornhorst build a Tekno RC buggy in two and a half minutes [VIDEO]

Check out this cool fast-forward clip of Tekno RC driver Joe Bornhorst assembling a NB48.3 kit in his garage.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 26, 2016, 7:24 p.m. View Comments

Bittydesign demo shows step-by-step process to paint Kyle Johnson's colorful scheme [VIDEO]

Watch paint wizard Davide Rabitti paint Kyle Johnson's spectacular scheme in mere minutes!

Aaron Waldron Jan. 26, 2016, 2:35 p.m. View Comments

Yeung to run PR Racing 1/8-scale tires

Young Chinese champ Carson Yeung has signed with PR Racing after a successful first race with the brand's 1/8-scale tires.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 25, 2016, 3:10 p.m. View Comments

Check out David Ronnefalk's new personal indoor track [VIDEO]

European Champion David Ronnefalk grew tired of driving two hours to the nearest electric off-road track - so he built his own.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 25, 2016, 7:20 p.m. View Comments

TWT signed Vejrak, Sirigupta and Lomrose

Thailand-based pit accessory brand TWT has picked up three more Southeast Asian on-road racing stars.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 25, 2016, 1 p.m. View Comments

405 R/C Raceway in OKC preparing for 14th annual Bigfoot Xtravaganza

Long-running indoor off-road racing event will draw many of the fastest racers from the Midwest and beyond.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 25, 2016, 6:17 p.m. View Comments

Bittydesign EURO Contest will return to Barco-Off in Italy this June

Bittydesign has released plans for the 2016 EURO Contest 1/8-scale buggy race in Italy.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 25, 2016, 7:07 p.m. View Comments

JR Mitch switched to Tekin motors for 2016 and beyond

After running Trinity motors for the last few seasons, Floridian off-road racer JR Mitch will now use Tekin's GEN 3 brushless powerplants.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 25, 2016, 12:19 p.m. View Comments

King to run REDS Racing electronics

Former world champion Cody King has completed the switch to REDS Racing for electric racing as well.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 23, 2016, 10:53 a.m. View Comments

XRAY RX8 2016 coming soon

XRAY published a teaser saying that more information on the 2016 model RX8 nitro on-road racing car will be available shortly.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 22, 2016, 11:37 a.m. View Comments

RC Tracks of Las Vegas Silver State and Sin City Nitro Encounter race flyers

Looking for more information on two of the biggest events at the RC Tracks of Las Vegas?

Aaron Waldron Jan. 21, 2016, 4:20 p.m. View Comments

Check out the new JQ Racing team van

Joseph Quagraine debuted the new JQ Racing team van this weekend at the Reedy Race. Check out the specs!

Aaron Waldron Jan. 21, 2016, 3:02 p.m. View Comments

Thornhill Racing Circuit grand re-opening race

Thornhill Racing Circuit has announced its plans to unveil what is now the largest covered racing track on the planet.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 21, 2016, 12:24 p.m. View Comments

Hirosaka to come out of retirement, make F1 debut at second ETS round

14-time IFMAR World Champion Masami Hirosaka will race for the first time since 2008 when he competes in Germany for round two of the Euro Touring Series.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 21, 2016, 10:39 a.m. View Comments

Monteiro joined Picco Europe

Former Euros B and Portuguese national champion Ricardo Monteiro will use Picco engines in 2016.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 21, 2016, 6:38 p.m. View Comments

Watch two Traxxas Slash 4x4 trucks tear up Tahoe

The latest Traxxas promo video, the Downhill Duel, shows a pair of Slash 4x4 short course trucks descending a mountain bike trail.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 20, 2016, 6:53 p.m. View Comments

Take a tour of Ty Tessmann's personal pit area [VIDEO]

Ever wondered what World Champion Ty Tessmann's man cave looks like?

Aaron Waldron Jan. 20, 2016, 11:15 a.m. View Comments

Travis Amezcua signed with Maclan Racing

Maclan Racing has announced the addition of former national champion Travis Amezcua to their team for 2016.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 20, 2016, 11:12 a.m. View Comments

Zanchettin renewed with REDS Racing

Italian off-road champion Alex Zanchettin has agreed to a contract extension with REDS for the 2016 season.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 20, 2016, 5:59 p.m. View Comments

Hiro Seiko and Malin Karlsen agreed to contract extension

Taiwanese hardware marquee Hiro Seiki will continue supporting young Norweigian superstar Malin Karlsen.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 20, 2016, 5:30 p.m. View Comments

Pro-Line Racing officially announced Jared Tebo

Jared Tebo has been formally introduced as a member of the Pro-Line Racing team, returning to the brand for the first time in 12 years.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 20, 2016, 11:49 a.m. View Comments

SWORKz re-signed Austin Blair and Alberto Garcia

SWORKz has agreed to contract extensions with US Worlds qualifier and AMain.com driver Austin Blair, as well as Spanish nationals competitor Alberto Garcia, for 2016.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 20, 2016, 6:18 p.m. View Comments

Kyosho Europe renewed Delcourt, Einert, Embling Engelstatter, and Farina

Jerome Delcourt, Kim Einert, Jack Embling, Timo Engelstatter and Michel Farina have all agreed to continue racing for Kyosho Europe.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 20, 2016, 6:40 p.m. View Comments

Tekin signed Eric Albano

Eric "Mini Mod" Albano will power his new Yokomo vehicles with Team Tekin electronics.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 19, 2016, 6:29 p.m. View Comments

Jones switched to Team Associated

After five years with TLR, last year's Junior national champion Tyler Jones has signed with Team Associated.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 19, 2016, 9:55 a.m. View Comments

Watch Drake describe tuning with anti-squat [VIDEO]

In his latest informative video, Mugen Seiki Racing driver Adam Drake talked about what making changes to anti-squat will do to your car's handling traits.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 19, 2016, 10:05 a.m. View Comments

HB-HPI Racing announced its 2016 on- and off-road teams

Here are the factory pros that will represent HB-HPI Racing in the asphalt and in the dirt this season.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 19, 2016, 6:58 p.m. View Comments

Bittydesign signed Kyle Johnson

Italian graphics company Bittydesign has signed US racer Kyle Johnson ahead of this year's IFMAR Worlds in KJ's hometown - Las Vegas.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 18, 2016, 1:13 p.m. View Comments

Official race flyers for Dirt Nitro Challenge and DNC 5th-scale race

The biggest nitro off-road race of the year is undergoing a few changes for 2016 to help preserve the best possible experience for all attendees - check it out!

Aaron Waldron Jan. 18, 2016, 12:16 p.m. View Comments