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JP Richards officially joins the Xpert R/C US racing team

2014 Reedy Race of Champions 2wd Open Class winner, JP Richards, has officially joined the Xpert R/C US racing team. JP has been moving up the racing ladder in the US from winning events in just the midwest, to now winning events around the nation su

Mike Garrison June 12, 2014, 6:14 a.m. View Comments

Entries are now open for the 10th Anniversary International Indoor Championships (IIC)

Las Vegas is the home of big money gambling, world class shows, rockstar lifestyles, and arguably one of the most prestigious carpet onroad races in America...the Scotty Ernst Productions International Indoor Championships (IIC). Each year the IIC br

Mike Garrison June 10, 2014, 7:34 a.m. View Comments

Joey Christensen set to build the upcoming Futaba/OS Engines Nitro Challenge track

Organizers of the 2014 Futaba/OS Engines Nitro Challenge are pleased to announce that we have Joey Christensen coming in to build the track for this years event at Dirtburner's in Kirkwood, Missouri. This will be the 4th leg of the US Pro Cup that ha

Mike Garrison June 9, 2014, 8:10 a.m. View Comments

KCRC Raceway announces the 2014 "Beat The Heat" Indoor Offroad Series

KCRC Raceway in Shawnee, Kansas has announced today the 2014 "Beat The Heat" Indoor Offroad Series. The six round series allows racers from around the midwest to step out of the summer time heat, and into the comfort of air conditioned racing! Partic

Mike Garrison June 6, 2014, 4:12 a.m. View Comments

The World Champion returns as ETS makes its first visit to Luxembourg

In contrast to the tight boards style track of Round 4 held at the fahr(T)raum Museum in Mattsee, Austria, the Yokomo Euro Touring Series travels for the first time to Luxembourg this weekend (6-8th June) to what is rated by many drivers as one of th

Mike Garrison June 5, 2014, 6:06 a.m. View Comments

ROAR announces bidding for the 2015 ROAR National events is now open

ROAR has announced today that bids for Nationals venues in all ROAR classes are now being accepted for the 2015 season. Any ROAR affiliated track interested in hosting a National event is asked to please get their bid in as soon as possible. This ope

Mike Garrison June 5, 2014, 8:08 a.m. View Comments

Hagberg to bolster XRAY entry at the upcoming ENS Hockenheim event

Having taken their first win of the Euro Nitro Series at Round 2 of the all new nitro onroad championship last month in Austria, Team Xray are to bolster their factory team line-up for Round 3 at Hockenheim in Germany in two weeks (13-15 June). Takin

Mike Garrison June 4, 2014, 5:07 a.m. View Comments

The EURO Contest 2014 announces VRC Pro as a main event sponsor

The EURO Contest 2014 organizers have announced today that Virtual Racing Industries will be a main sponsor of this year's event and on site with the VRC Pro simulator for racers to enjoy. They will also be working to capture the necessary photos and

Mike Garrison June 4, 2014, 5:50 a.m. View Comments

Intermountain R/C Raceway returns under new ownership

Intermountain R/C Raceway (home of the April Fool's Classic) is back as Matt Murphy has taken new ownership. With the new ownership comes new hours, race days, and more. Rumor has it the new crew is already looking for a new location to move the trac

Mike Garrison June 3, 2014, 6:57 a.m. View Comments

Byron Fuels announces the 2014 Onroad and Offroad Challenge events

Byron Fuels has announced the 2014 Byron Fuels Challenges. Only one month away is the Onroad Challenge hosted by Leisure Hours Raceway in Joliet, Illinois! Later this fall the HobbyTown USA HobbyPlex will host the Offroad Challenge.

Mike Garrison May 30, 2014, 5:58 a.m. View Comments

SDRC Raceway announces the 3rd Annual Top Gun Shootout

SDRC Raceway formally announces its third annual Top Gun Shootout, the largest competition for radio controlled off-road racers in the San Diego area, to be held June 28-29. This year’s Top Gun Shootout will benefit Be the Match – National Marrow Don

Mike Garrison May 30, 2014, 7:08 a.m. View Comments

Tekno RC announces three new European distributors

The Tekno RC European invasion is underway! Tekno is excited to announce that they have added 3 new distributors to the Eurozone. X-Factory UK will be distributing product to the UK area, Ruddog Distribution will be handling Germany and Austria, and

Mike Garrison May 29, 2014, 7:37 a.m. View Comments

Traxxas announces the 2014 Mid-West TORC R/C Series

Do you own a Traxxas Slash vehicle? Do you love full scale offroad truck racing? If you answered "YES" to those two questions, get ready as Traxxas has announced their Mid-West TORC R/C Series! Any Traxxas Slash 2wd or 4wd short course owner is eligi

Mike Garrison May 27, 2014, 6:11 a.m. View Comments

Serpent signs Oscar Navarro to the 2014 Serpent Offroad Team

Serpent has announced today that Oscar Navarro, from Spain, has joined the Serpent Offroad Team. Navarro will be racing the Cobra 2.1 buggy around Spain, and at the upcoming EC-B event.

Mike Garrison May 27, 2014, 5:27 a.m. View Comments

"RC Fest" promoter Adam Munds joins Pro-Line Racing for 2014

Inspirational promoter of the annual "RC Fest" event, Adam Munds, has signed on board with Pro-Line Racing for his personal racing in 2014.

Mike Garrison May 22, 2014, 7:45 p.m. View Comments

Marc Fischer signs with Arrowmax R/C for 2014

Arrowmax RC announce the signing of German top driver Marc Fischer to their team. Marc will be using Arrowmax honeycomb tools, set up tools, and silicone fluids for the use in all of his shocks and gear differentials.

Mike Garrison May 22, 2014, 7:51 p.m. View Comments

Leo Arnold signs on with Team Magic and HRC Distribution

French onroad racer, Leo Arnold, has signed on board today with Team Magic and HRC Distribution for this 1:10 electric touring car racing program. You can expect to see Leo and his new Team Magic TC at the upcoming French Championship and Euro Tourin

Mike Garrison May 22, 2014, 5:42 a.m. View Comments

X Factory announces stock buggy giveaway sponsorship for "THE Series"

X Factory is proud to sponsor the stock buggy class at THE Series, a monthly set of races running through November at tracks across southern Michigan. The inaugural event was this past weekend at Larry's R/C in Sterling Heights, Michigan, a Detroit s

Mike Garrison May 19, 2014, 5:46 a.m. View Comments

Tanner Stees joins the Hot Bodies/HPI Racing team for 2014

Team HB/HPI Racing is pleased to welcome 16 year old Tanner Stees from Chandler, Arizona to the HB/HPI Racing Team family.

Mike Garrison May 16, 2014, 6:49 a.m. View Comments

RB Products announces RB USA as new North America distributor

The entire lineup of RB Products is now readily available in North America today, as RB has announced RB USA! RB USA is responsible for the full line of RB Products (engines, car kits, etc.) for Canada, the United States, and Mexico.

Mike Garrison May 15, 2014, 9:09 a.m. View Comments

The EURO Contest 2014 organizers announce entries are open

Organizers of the upcoming EURO Contest have announced that entries are now open! “The Contest is different event, the atmosphere during all the duration of the race is magic, it’s a big party with music and hot girls that make the stay of the dr

Mike Garrison May 14, 2014, 7:36 a.m. View Comments

RCTen.com announces their new track, event, and club directory

Our friends at MyRCBox.com and RCTen.com have announced today their new tracks, events, and club directory available now to anyone registered on the RCTen.com Forums. Track owners worldwide can now share information, upcoming events, and more about t

Mike Garrison May 13, 2014, 7:57 a.m. View Comments

Elliott Boots signs on with Byron Fuels for the remainder of 2014

Elliott Boots has announced today that he has signed on board with Byron Fuels for the remainder of the 2014. Elliott will be using the Byron Gen 2 Nitro fuel in his Reds Racing engine’s, and will be hoping to regain his BRCA National Championship as

Mike Garrison May 12, 2014, 8:01 a.m. View Comments

The Euro Touring Series resumes at Porsche Museum in Austria

The Yokomo Euro Touring Series resumes this weekend (9-11 May) following a 2-month break with the fahr(T)raum Museum, a homage to Austrian automotive pioneer Ferdinand Porsche, playing host to the start of the second half of what has been the most co

Mike Garrison May 8, 2014, 5:47 a.m. View Comments

JJ Wang re-signs with the Novarossi World Racing Team for 2014

Novarossi has announced that 16 year old Chinese superstar, JJ Wang, has re-signed with the Novarossi World Racing Team for 2014. Wang will be attending the IFMAR 1:10 Touring Car World Championship this November.

Mike Garrison May 8, 2014, 5:43 a.m. View Comments

Lamberto Collari and fellow competitors prepare for the Euro Nitro Series in Austria

1:8 Onroad legend Lamberto Collari has confirmed his entry for Round 2 of the Euro Nitro Series which takes place in Austria over the weekend of May 16-18. The winner of the opening round of the all new nitro onroad championship in Melzo, Italy, last

Mike Garrison May 7, 2014, 5:28 a.m. View Comments

Team C USA announces "Game Over" video game trade-in program

Team C USA is on a mission to get people to stop staring at screens and start getting outside to experience the real world. That's why they're offering $100 off on ANY Team C kit when you send them an old video game!

Mike Garrison May 7, 2014, 8:41 a.m. View Comments

Markus Mobers joins the Revolution Design Racing Products team

Revolution Design Racing Products announce the addition of the multi-time 1:12 Champion and R/C legend Markus Mobers from Germany to their team.

Mike Garrison May 6, 2014, 5:29 a.m. View Comments

Karina Hermosillo re-signs with the Mugen USA Factory Racing Team for 2014

Mugen Seiki USA has announced today that rising star, Ms. Karina Hermosillo of Mexico, has re-signed with the Factory Racing Team for the 2014 season. Karina is known for her race winning performances all across Mexico.

Mike Garrison May 5, 2014, 9:49 a.m. View Comments

702 R/C Raceway announces the Schelle Racing Innovations Short Course Buggy Series

702 R/C Raceway in Las Vegas, Nevada has announced the Schelle Racing Innovations Short Course Buggy Series! This new series will be hosted in conjunction with their regular Wednesday night racing program, and is divided into three classes (Beginner,

Mike Garrison May 5, 2014, 6:01 a.m. View Comments

Information about ROAR 1:8 Electric Off-Road Nats Broadcast

We have an unfortunate last minute change in our broadcast plans for the 2014 ROAR 1:8 Electric Off-Road Nationals.

Brandon Rohde May 2, 2014, 6:19 a.m. View Comments

A Main Hobbies announces the 1st Annual SWorkz Challenge at Silver Dollar R/C Raceway

A Main’s world-famous Silver Dollar R/C Raceway will host the 1st Annual SWorkz Challenge presented by Pro-Line, May 30 through June 1. Nitro and electric 1:8 racers won’t want to miss this event; there will be a sponsorship deal with SWorkz worth ov

Mike Garrison May 1, 2014, 7:54 a.m. View Comments

Circuit RC International and JTQ presents the 2014 Quebec Classic

Canadian racers get ready as the first annual Quebec Classic is coming this July! This event is a first for Quebec, and is set to bring the faces of international stars including Ty Tessmann, Adam Drake, Reno Savoya, Keven Hebert, Ryan Cavalieri, and

Mike Garrison April 30, 2014, 7:32 a.m. View Comments

HRP Distributing joins forces with FalconSEKIDO to distribute Hobbywing in North America

HRP Distributing has announced today that they have joined forces with FalconSEKIDO to distribute the Hobbywing product line in North America.

Mike Garrison April 30, 2014, 7:48 a.m. View Comments

Carson Wernimont extends his Schumacher Racing contract through 2015

Up and coming Californian driver, Carson Wernimont, dropped by for a visit to the Schumacher factory in the UK last week, on his way to the EOS race in Austria. Carson agreed a contract extension through to the end of 2015, which means that he will b

Mike Garrison April 30, 2014, 4:43 a.m. View Comments

Pro-Line Racing announces "The Dual 2014" event

Pro-Line Racing has announced "The Dual 2014". This unique event consists of two days of racing, at two different tracks (Pro-Line Test Track and Thunder Alley), and brings some of the fastest racers in the west to DUAL! This year's event is set to b

Mike Garrison April 30, 2014, 4:52 a.m. View Comments

Shocking recall announced by CML for Etronix Energy Stations

CML Distribution has announced an official recall on select Etronix Energy Stations.

Mike Garrison April 29, 2014, 7:31 a.m. View Comments

Victor Wilck joins the Serpent nitro race team for 2014

Serpent has announced today that Victor Wilck has signed on board for 2014 to run the Serpent lineup of nitro vehicles. Victor will run the Serpent Natrix 748, Viper 977, and Cobra buggy. For his electric race program, Wilck is still under contract

Mike Garrison April 29, 2014, 6:34 a.m. View Comments

ROAR announces bidding for the 2016 IFMAR 1:8 Offroad Worlds is open

The 2016 IFMAR 1:8 Offroad World Championships are once again returning to America! ROAR has announced today that the bidding is open for affiliate tracks interested in hosting the event.

Mike Garrison April 28, 2014, 5:34 a.m. View Comments

AKA and 702 R/C Raceway presents Supercross Finale Friday Night Racing

The 2014 Monster Energy Supercross Series is coming to a close this coming weekend at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. AKA has teamed up with 702 R/C Raceway to provide a supercross finale AKA Friday Night Club Race. What could be better than s

Mike Garrison April 27, 2014, 4:55 p.m. View Comments

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