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2021 RC Pro North/South Off-Road Finals Announcement

This weekend the RC Pro Series presented by Tekno RC heads to Thornhill Racing Circuit for the finals of the RC Pro North and South Off-Road Series'.

Tyler Hooks Nov. 1, 2021, 11:51 a.m. View Comments

Nemo Racing Agama Concept Car [VIDEO]

A few weeks ago at the last UK National Championship round Nemo Racing decided to show what they have been working on for the last year with their 1/8th platform.

Tyler Hooks Nov. 1, 2021, 1 p.m. View Comments

Mon-Tech Racing Zero Body Teaser

Mon-Tech Racing has released a single teaser photo of the new Zero touring car body.

Tyler Hooks Nov. 1, 2021, 11:08 a.m. View Comments

US Carpet Off-Road Championships 2021 Spec Tires Announced

The spec tires for the US Carpet Off-Road Championships have been announced, check out the Schumacher tires of choice here.

Tyler Hooks Oct. 29, 2021, 12:55 p.m. View Comments

New Tekin Racing V291 and V293 Software

HotWire 15.33.4 software for Windows PC is now available. The software includes V291 and V293 for GEN3 ESCs, as well as legacy firmware versions from all Tekin products that are compatible with the HotWire.

Tyler Hooks Oct. 29, 2021, 1:30 p.m. View Comments

McGuigan is WRC USA Southern Regional Team Manager

Jeremy “ Big Mac” McGuigan has signed as Southern Region WRC USA Team Manager for the 2022 season.

Tyler Hooks Oct. 29, 2021, 11:47 a.m. View Comments

2022 ROAR Racing Nationals Schedule

The 2022 ROAR Nationals schedule has been released and includes a new discipline and rearranged dates.

Tyler Hooks Oct. 28, 2021, 11:35 a.m. View Comments

The Factory RC Raceway Dirt Oval Track Announcement

The Factory RC Raceway now has a loose dirt oval being put in and is almost ready to race.

Tyler Hooks Oct. 28, 2021, 11:59 a.m. View Comments

Team Trinity Teases New Speed Controls

Team Trinity have announced that they will be releasing 1/10th scale capable and 1/8th scale capable speed controls coming in December.

Tyler Hooks Oct. 27, 2021, 12:04 p.m. View Comments

TWR Modelsport 2wd Buggy Prototype Announcement

TWR Modelsport shared some photos and information about their prototype 2wd buggy.

Tyler Hooks Oct. 27, 2021, 12:40 p.m. View Comments

Lugz Truggy Tires Releasing Soon

Lugz RC would like to announce their new Proto & TQ Truggy tires, after many months of testing and R&D they are happy to announce that the first batch of production truggy tires are being completed now and will be available for purchase the beginning

Tyler Hooks Oct. 27, 2021, 4:38 p.m. View Comments

Baruffolo Moves to Reds Racing

Marco Baruffolo was photographed this past weekend in Reds Racing clothing, still unsure what car brand he will be running but it appears Reds Racing will bring the power.

Tyler Hooks Oct. 26, 2021, 1:03 p.m. View Comments

Ravaglia Signs With WRC Racing

Marco Ravaglia has signed with WRC Racing for 2022.

Tyler Hooks Oct. 26, 2021, 1:17 p.m. View Comments

Drake Explains MBX8 Narrow Rear Pivot Options [VIDEO]

Mugen Seiki Racing's Adam Drake talks about his MBX8 with narrow rear pivots and MBX6 rear arms.

Tyler Hooks Oct. 26, 2021, 11:45 a.m. View Comments

Ran Out of Talent: Episode 87

On this episode of The Ran Out of Talent Podcast, Joe and Ryan started the episode talking about the Jconcepts Midwest Carpet Nationals that were held at Thunder Road, they also talk about a new track in Minnesota, expensive shocks, and Joe makes up

Tyler Hooks Oct. 25, 2021, 11:49 a.m. View Comments

KWR Engineering Now Carries Solaris Tires

KWR Engineering is proud to announce that they are now the exclusive distributor for Solaris wheels and tires in Australia.

Tyler Hooks Oct. 22, 2021, 10:59 a.m. View Comments

Marco Baruffolo Leaves Team Xray

Marco Baruffolo has started silly season off by announcing that he is leaving Team Xray and will announce his next move soon.

Tyler Hooks Oct. 21, 2021, 2:15 p.m. View Comments

Drake Turns Laps at Thunder Alley [VIDEO]

Take some laps with Adam Drake around Thunder Alley with his MBX8.

Tyler Hooks Oct. 19, 2021, 10:59 a.m. View Comments

O'Brien Joins Team Xray

XRAY & RC Disco are happy to announce that Scottish National Champion Allan O’Brien is joining the XRAY UK Racing Team to race the XRAY XB2 and XB4 platforms.

Tyler Hooks Oct. 15, 2021, 11:40 a.m. View Comments

Team Xray XB2'22 Presentation Coming Soon

The new XRAY XB2'22 is coming soon. Stay tuned and follow our posts to see when it arrives.

Tyler Hooks Oct. 15, 2021, 11:28 a.m. View Comments

The #VPSponsorMe Promotion is Live

Imagine getting free race fuel, coolant, oils and even detailers for a full year! Oh and don’t forget a customized VP themed helmet, VP apparel and inclusion in our official 2022 Team VP. Click the link to find out how to enter.

Tyler Hooks Oct. 14, 2021, 1:57 p.m. View Comments

Drake Explains MBX7 vs. MBX8 Arms

Mugen Seiki Racing's Adam Drake talks about the MBX8 vs. MBX7 suspension arms.

Tyler Hooks Oct. 12, 2021, 11:58 a.m. View Comments

The Bullring RC Speedway Happy Halloween Race

Last outdoor race of these season at the High Bite "The Bullring RC Speedway" in Winchester VA takes place on October 31st for the Happy Halloween event.

Tyler Hooks Oct. 12, 2021, 11:45 a.m. View Comments

The Hobbyplex Show Podcast: Episode 83

Check out the latest episode of The Hobbyplex Show Podcast with Alex Sturgeon and Will Brinton.

Tyler Hooks Oct. 11, 2021, 11:04 a.m. View Comments

The Factory RC Raceway Track Announcement

The Factory RC Raceway will house a 1/10th scale loose dirt oval track, a 1/18th scale carpet oval track, a 1/10th scale carpet Off-road track, and a crawler course inside the old furniture factory building located in York, Pa.

Tyler Hooks Oct. 11, 2021, 4:14 p.m. View Comments

Ran Out of Talent: Episode 86

On this episode of Ran Out of Talent, Joe and Ryan cover local race results, they talk about the new Agama prototype, and Ryan announces that he will be departing from the show in 2022.

Tyler Hooks Oct. 5, 2021, 12:57 p.m. View Comments

Thunder Alley Laps With Maifield and Rivkin [VIDEO]

Adam Drake grabbed some footage of Ryan Maifield and Spencer Rivkin running laps at Thunder Alley Raceway.

Tyler Hooks Oct. 5, 2021, 12:51 p.m. View Comments

2022 IMFAR Worlds to Return in Spain

The IFMAR WC 1/8th off road 2022 will be held in Redovan (Spain) later in the year. We will provide more details as quickly as they are released.

Tyler Hooks Oct. 5, 2021, 11:33 a.m. View Comments

2022 DNC Early Entry Discount

Early entries are open for the 2022 Dirt Nitro Challenge and can be found at a discount for a limited time.

Tyler Hooks Oct. 4, 2021, 9:48 a.m. View Comments

The Bring The Heat Race Returns

he Saratoga-Flowood R/C family have taken R/C racing outside, and will host the rebirth of "Mississippi 's Hottest Off-Road R/C Race of the Year", Bring The Heat, Oct 29-31, 2021!

Tyler Hooks Oct. 4, 2021, 10:15 a.m. View Comments

Adam Drake Talks 1/8th Scale Electric Clutch Setups [VIDEO]

Mugen Seiki Racing's Adam Drake talks about the electric clutch setup he uses on his MBX8Eco buggy.

Tyler Hooks Sept. 28, 2021, 11:12 a.m. View Comments

2022 Indy RC World Ice Breaker Announcement

Check out the date and first bit of information about the 2022 Ice Breaker at Indy RC World.

Tyler Hooks Sept. 27, 2021, 12:47 p.m. View Comments

New Agama Prototype Buggy Spotted [VIDEO]

Nemo Racing has released footage of a new prototype Agama Racing buggy with the shocks seemingly oriented horizontally, a direction not often seen in 1/8th scale buggy racing.

Tyler Hooks Sept. 24, 2021, 1:03 p.m. View Comments

Top25rc Rankings Following 2021 Southern Nationals

Check out the Top 25 RC rankings following the 2021 Southern Nationals that took place this past weekend.

Tyler Hooks Sept. 23, 2021, 11:27 a.m. View Comments

Ran Out of Talent: Episode 85

On this episode of Ran Out of Talent, Joe and Ryan discuss the final MNRC for the year that took place at Rick's Hobby Farm and more.

Tyler Hooks Sept. 21, 2021, 12:19 p.m. View Comments

Mon-Tech New York GP Announcement

The 3rd annual Mon-tech New York Grand Prix will take place at 360v2 Oct 7th to 10th.

Tyler Hooks Sept. 21, 2021, 11:40 a.m. View Comments

Ebuggy Laps at LCRC With The Drake [VIDEO]

Mugen Seiki Racing's Adam Drake takes some laps at LCRC Raceway with the MBX8 Eco.

Tyler Hooks Sept. 21, 2021, 12:10 p.m. View Comments

Clown Shoe Showdown Charity Event Update

Dog Days RC been fortunate enough to have several of the industry's top drivers donate some signed memorabilia to us with the hopes of being able to auction it off to help raise money for The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Pennsylvania.

Tyler Hooks Sept. 16, 2021, 10:37 a.m. View Comments