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British champion Jimmy Madison joins Team AME

AME and ORCA are very happy and proud to have Jimmy Maddison joining forces with them to continuously expand their brand in Europe and the UK!

Mike Garrison Sept. 10, 2012, 5:53 a.m. View Comments

X-Factory UK appointed as exclusive Lunsford UK distributor

X-Factory UK is extremely proud to announce that with immediate effect X-Factory UK has been appointed as the new exclusive UK distributor for the superb range of Lunsford Racing products!

Mike Garrison Sept. 7, 2012, 6:52 a.m. View Comments

2012 HPI Baja Irvine Lake 1/5 Scale West Coast Nationals

Come out and join the fun at the 2012 HPI Baja Irvine Lake West Coast Nationals event scheduled for September 28-30th. This will be the inaugural HPI Baja Nationals competition event at So Cal's newest 1/5th Scale Track Facility right on the shores o

Mike Garrison Sept. 7, 2012, 5:08 a.m. View Comments

2012 Shortcourse Showdown Nationwide Tour heads to Vegas!

The infamous Scotty Ernst Productions team is headed to Las Vegas, Nevada for Round 6 of the 2012 Shortcourse Showdown Nationwide Tour! Read more for all of the details and event info!

Mike Garrison Sept. 5, 2012, 5:10 a.m. View Comments

Team Associated releases ROAR Nationals setup sheets

In the past three weeks, Team Associated vehicles have won a staggering nine R.O.A.R. National Championships across six different categories of racing, ranging from 2WD Buggy to Modified Touring. Like any race victory, the drivers must be in tune wit

Mike Garrison Sept. 4, 2012, 8:37 a.m. View Comments

Ray Munday joins Team Associated "Down Under"

Successful Australian racer Ray Munday has joined the Team Associated/Reedy Factory Team down under. A previous Australian National Champion, multiple-time State Champion and A-Main Finalist at the Reedy Race of Champions, Ray will be racing the B4.1

Mike Garrison Sept. 4, 2012, 5:34 a.m. View Comments

2013 Reedy International Offroad Race of Champions

The Reedy International Off-Road Race of Champions continues for its third year at West Coast R/C Raceway in La Mirada, CA from January 24-27, 2012. Entries open September 4 on www.RCSignup.com. With only 200 lottery spots for the open classes and

Mike Garrison Sept. 4, 2012, 8:50 a.m. View Comments

Makoto Mogi joins Team Serpent Japan

Top Japanese driver Makoto Mogi has joined Team Serpent Japan. Read the full press release for details!

Mike Garrison Sept. 4, 2012, 5:24 a.m. View Comments

HPI/HB Factory Garage Sale and Open House

Come out and save on everything HPI/HB, save up to 50% off on select kits and parts, save on hard to find items and check out live HPI/HB product demos! Also scope out the latest kits, bodies and parts from HPI RACING and HB!

Mike Garrison Aug. 31, 2012, 5:32 a.m. View Comments

The JConcepts Clash is fast approaching! (with video)

The anticipation is building for the 2012 JConcepts Indoor Clash. With over 450 pre-registered drivers, Flowood RC Park is going to be hit with the most unique event of the year!

Mike Garrison Aug. 31, 2012, 5:12 a.m. View Comments

RHR Dirty Weekend 2012 (with video)

Following the phenomenally successful oOple Invernational opening meeting held recently, the organisers of RHR Dirt are now hosting the Dirty Weekend’on September 23,2012!

Mike Garrison Aug. 29, 2012, 5:27 a.m. View Comments

XRAY announces the 2012 XRAY Challenge Italy race

XRAY Italy with cooperation of Sprint RC invites all XRAY drivers to the XRAY Challenge in Roma! Read the full event details!

Mike Garrison Aug. 29, 2012, 6:55 a.m. View Comments

RDRP celebrates 5th anniversary!

Exactly 5 years ago Michael Vollmer started his own R/C product design office, and Revolution Design was born. Read the full story!

Mike Garrison Aug. 29, 2012, 8:39 a.m. View Comments

2012 East Coast Race Against Cancer

A great race, for a great cause! Help support the fight against cancer this September 14-16! Read the full event details!

Mike Garrison Aug. 28, 2012, 5:39 a.m. View Comments

Thunder Alley announces the 2012 Gas Championships

The 2nd annual Gas Champs is coming soon! Check out all of the event details and get signed up today!

Mike Garrison Aug. 23, 2012, 5:17 a.m. View Comments

IFMAR releases "Stage 1 Report" for the 1/10 IC Touring World Championship

IFMAR has released the Stage 1 Report for the 1/10 IC Touring Car World Championships which will be held this November in Bangkok, Thailand. The report gives a detailed overview of the event schedule, accomodations, track information, and more.

Mike Garrison Aug. 23, 2012, 12:06 p.m. View Comments

Cavalieri heads to England for the Pro-Line UK Challenge

Team Associated, in association with Pro-Line Racing and CML Distribution, are happy to confirm that 2011 ROAR 1:8 Nitro Buggy National Champion, Ryan Cavalieri will be in attendance for the Pro-Line UK Challenge.

Mike Garrison Aug. 20, 2012, 5:47 a.m. View Comments

Silver Dollar R/C announces Labor Day Shootout

A Main Hobbies is proud to announce the annual Labor Day Shootout, a staple of the Northern California racing scene, will be held August 31 through September 2 as the inaugural major racing event held at the brand new Silver Dollar RC Raceway!

Mike Garrison Aug. 16, 2012, 6:18 a.m. View Comments

RCTen.com announces Pro-Line celebration giveaway!

Your chance to win $250 in Pro-Line products!

Mike Garrison Aug. 15, 2012, 5:12 a.m. View Comments

The Wicked Weekend is coming soon!

From the minds that brought you the PNB comes another creation for the sick and twisted. The circus is rolling in and bringing with it The Wicked Weekend, a premier regional off-road event done with a touch of psycho style. Read more for all the de

Mike Garrison Aug. 8, 2012, 5 a.m. View Comments

HB/HPI welcomes new Infantry Team Coordinator

HB/HPI RACING is proud to announce the recent addition of Joe Macasero into the HB Sales Associate position and new Infantry Team Coordinator. Read more for the full story!

Mike Garrison Aug. 7, 2012, 5:31 a.m. View Comments

Team AME welcomes Bjorn Prumper to the team

Team AME is proud to announce their latest addition to the team. Top German offroad driver, Bjorn Prumper, has joined Team AME and ORCA Products for the remainder of 2012 and 2013.

Mike Garrison Aug. 7, 2012, 5:54 a.m. View Comments

Team Orion releases Vortex R10 World Championship setups

Download the latest setups from newly crowned Touring Car World Champion, Jilles Groskamp!

Mike Garrison Aug. 6, 2012, 6:50 a.m. View Comments

HPI Baja Irvine Lake Nationals Warm-Up race

Come out and check out the 2012 HPI Baja Irvine Lake West Coast Nationals track on Saturday, August 11th. HPI will have the track layout that will be used for the upcoming 2012 HPI Baja Irvine Lake West Coast Nationals event scheduled for September 2

Mike Garrison Aug. 2, 2012, 6:36 a.m. View Comments

Glen Helen Raceway to host the 2012 West Coast Large Scale Nationals

Legendary motorsports park, Glen Helen Raceway, has been announced as the host facility for the 2012 West Coast Large Scale Nationals. This year's event takes place November 8 - 11, 2012. This event is open to nearly ALL 1/5 vehicles (regardless of b

Mike Garrison Aug. 2, 2012, 7:16 a.m. View Comments

The BRCA announces 1/12 scale 2012-13 National Championship

The BRCA is pleased to announce it's calendar of events for the 2012/13 National Championship for 1/12th scale electric cars.

Mike Garrison Aug. 2, 2012, 6:55 a.m. View Comments

Sweep Racing signs Reedy Race Champion Viktor Wilck

Sweep Racing is proud to announce that we have signed 2012 Reedy Race Champion, Viktor Wilck, as our newest factory driver for this and next season! Viktor will play a important part for testing new tires along with Jilles Groskamp beginning after t

Mike Garrison July 26, 2012, 8:47 a.m. View Comments

4th Annual Shortcourse Nationals at R/C Madness

RC Driver Magazine and TLR is teaming up with R/C Madness in Enfield, CT for the 4th Annual Short Course Nationals! This event was the "original" gathering of the nation's best short course racers, and continues to bring some of the best SC racing of

Mike Garrison July 26, 2012, 5:58 a.m. View Comments

TLR announces the 2012 Horizon Hobby Offroad Showdown

The Horizon Hobby Off-Road Showdown will take place September 6-9,2012 at the newly constructed track located at the Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport in Sanford, Maine. The race will be held in conjunction with the first ever Horizon US Air Me

Mike Garrison July 23, 2012, 8:20 a.m. View Comments

Wouter Wynen joins Team X Factory

X Factory announces that Wouter Wynen, recent winner of the Belgian GP, has signed to drive the American company’s unique products through the end of 2013.

Mike Garrison July 20, 2012, 5:55 a.m. View Comments

dBoots Tires named "Tire of Choice" at RCTRAX Turf Track Championship

RCTRAX is a new all-weather astroturf track in Taiwan and the track owners are proud to confirm the tyre they’d choose to run, because it’s the fastest, dBoots! The track will hold its inaugural race meeting on the 29th of July 2012, so there’s a lit

Mike Garrison July 20, 2012, 6:43 a.m. View Comments

HPI/HB announces Consumer Rebate Program

Receive a Summer 2012 Rebate Check on selected HPI RACING and HB products purchased from July 14th - August 31st, 2012. It’s real simple, once you purchase a qualifying HPI or HB vehicle, you just need the original store receipt and the UPC Code from

Mike Garrison July 16, 2012, 7:47 a.m. View Comments

Orion Touch charger firmware update

Team Orion listened closely to your suggestions and feedback and can now publish the first firmware upgrade. With the firmware V1.4 you will be able to change the capacity setting of the battery much faster. Also, you are now able to change the menu

Mike Garrison July 16, 2012, 7:42 a.m. View Comments

AMainHobbies announces the 2012 Labor Day Shootout

A Main Hobbies is proud to announce the annual Labor Day Shootout, a staple of the Northern California racing scene, will be held August 30 through September 2 as the inaugural major racing event held at the brand new Silver Dollar RC Raceway!

Mike Garrison July 11, 2012, 9:36 a.m. View Comments

Scott Pettet joins Venom Australia

Venom Australia / REDSTARHOBBIES.COM today announced that they have signed Scott Pettet to their 1/10th off road race team. Pettet, a multiple national A-main driver and prior national champion will use Venom speed controls, batteries and motors, al

Mike Garrison July 9, 2012, 7:28 a.m. View Comments

JQ announces THEVideo Contest

JQ has decided to start a new competition. They want to see videos, they want you to film and produce a video featuring THECar. The contest will run for 3 months, ending the 1st of October. The winner of this contest, will receive a new JQ Products

Mike Garrison July 5, 2012, 7:44 a.m. View Comments

Large scale Euro Champ joins Team Serpent

Large scale Euro Champ, Kay Koops, joins Team Serpent. Serpent sits down for an interview with their newest driver.

Mike Garrison July 5, 2012, 8:26 a.m. View Comments

Hobby Pro USA announces new Agama "USA Edition" A8 buggy

Hobby Pro USA has been heavy hitters recently at many of the major races including the ROAR Offroad Nats. While they have proved some impressive results and development, the Hobby Pro USA crew has announced today an upcoming "USA Edition" A8 buggy!

Mike Garrison July 3, 2012, 6:31 a.m. View Comments

The ETS title showdown season finale heads to Austria

The Euro Touring Series gets set to head to Austria for the final round, where 4 different drivers from 4 different teams are going to be racing wheel-to-wheel for the ETS 2012 title. The event is shaping up to be one of the best yet!

Mike Garrison July 3, 2012, 6:45 a.m. View Comments

Youngster Burak Kilic joins Novarossi (with video)

Novarossi Announcement

Mike Garrison June 29, 2012, 5:10 a.m. View Comments

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