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Pijpers signed with SWORKz

Jarno Pijpers from the Netherlands has signed on with SWORKz to race the 1/10-scale and 1/8-scale off-road lineup of vehicles for 2018.

Mike Garrison Nov. 30, 2017, 10:16 a.m. View Comments

Jarosz departed from Kyosho America

Three months after scoring a top-five finish at the ROAR Nationals in Modified Short Course, Nevada resident Chris Jarosz announced the end of a two-year stint with Kyosho America.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 30, 2017, 8:26 a.m. View Comments

Herzig signed with HB Racing

Southern California nitro racer Colin Herzig joined the HB Racing team through at least 2018.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 29, 2017, 7:28 a.m. View Comments

Read Ryan Lutz's 2017 race season recap

Ryan Lutz summarized the trials and successes of his 2017 campaign - check it out here.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 29, 2017, 10:47 a.m. View Comments

Watch HPI drift cars slide through scenic scale course [VIDEO]

This new HPI Racing RC drift club video shows a wide assortment of vehicles artfully navigating an incredibly detailed environment.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 29, 2017, 11 a.m. View Comments

Hobby Action RC Raceway announced dates for second annual Desert Classic

Hobby Action RC Raceway published the race dates, as well as when entries will open, for the second annual Desert Classic.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 29, 2017, 1:21 p.m. View Comments

Watch the Kyosho Mad Crusher go bashing on the beach [VIDEO]

This new Kyosho action clip shows the nitro-burning Mad Crusher blasting through some shoreline sand.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 29, 2017, 10:20 a.m. View Comments

Behind the scenes of the Traxxas Monster Truck Tour [VIDEO]

The Traxxas Monster Truck Tour puts on 70 shows per year in the U.S. and around the globe, with high-octane monster truck excitement alongside freestyle motocross demos and — you guessed it — RC cars.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 29, 2017, 8:22 a.m. View Comments

Lee and Wilck to attend Arrowmax Asia Race Cup finale in Japan

The first season of the Arrowmax Asia Race Cup will wrap up at the Yatabe Arena in Japan on January 13-14, with international stars Nicholas Lee and Viktor Wilck racing alongside previous round winners who received a free trip.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 29, 2017, 7:33 a.m. View Comments

World champ Balestri to headline star-studded field at US World Nitro Cup

Newly-crowned IFMAR world champion Dario Balestri and the Infinity Creation Model team look to close 2017 with more wins at the US World Nitro Cup in Florida this weekend.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 29, 2017, 7:23 a.m. View Comments

Free JQ Racing clinic at Fall Brawl

Joseph Quagraine and the JQ Products team will be hosting a free racing clinic at the Fall Brawl, and it's open to all racers regardless of brand.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 29, 2017, 7:13 a.m. View Comments

The Midwest Nitro Series and Midwest RC Tour organizers team up for 2018

Gary Wright of the Midwest Nitro Series, and Ryan Klemme of the Midwest RC Tour have announced they will team up for a four race 1/8-scale off-road series in 2018.

Mike Garrison Nov. 28, 2017, 8:41 a.m. View Comments

Zhang signed with Serpent

Rocket Zhang from China has joined the Serpent on-road team.

Mike Garrison Nov. 27, 2017, 9:08 a.m. View Comments

AKA now accepting sponsorship applications for 2018

AKA is now accepting sponsorship applications for their 2018 race team.

Mike Garrison Nov. 27, 2017, 9:49 a.m. View Comments

LiveTime's New MyLaps Black Edition Transponder and Black Friday Sale

LiveTime has a new Black Edition MyLaps Transpodner, as well as crazy pricing during their annual Black Friday sale.

Brandon Rohde Nov. 24, 2017, 2:33 a.m. View Comments

Ongaro to continue with AKA Products

NEO Race champ and Euros runner-up Davide Ongaro signed a contract extension with AKA Products.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 22, 2017, 8:45 a.m. View Comments

Greased air filter tip from TLR blog

As he prepared for the upcoming Fall Brawl, Team Losi Racing blogger JR Mitch shared a tip on preparing an air filter for nitro vehicles.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 22, 2017, 8:30 a.m. View Comments

Albanese signed with James Racing Europe and Alex Modellismo

Italian off-road racer Luca Albanese announced that he has signed with James Racing Europe and will return for a third season with Alex Modellismo.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 22, 2017, 8:52 a.m. View Comments

Santana signed with XRAY

European GT champ Toni Santana joined the XRAY team.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 22, 2017, 9:01 a.m. View Comments

Save big during the A Main Hobbies Black Friday Sale

A Main Hobbies is giving away free stuff to the first 100 customers who spend $200 or more during the annual Black Friday sale, where popular gear will be available at deep discounts.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 21, 2017, 2:27 p.m. View Comments

Save up to 15% during Absolute Hobbyz Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale

AbsoluteHobbyz.com is offering up to 15% off during their Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale running now through December 2nd.

Mike Garrison Nov. 21, 2017, 9:48 a.m. View Comments

Save 20% during Triton Engines Black Friday Sale

Save 20% during Triton Engines Black Friday Sale.

Mike Garrison Nov. 21, 2017, 8:59 a.m. View Comments

MIP has parted ways with Hobbico

Eustace Moore Jr., CEO of MIP, has announced that MIP has parted ways with long-time distributor Hobbico / Great Planes.

Mike Garrison Nov. 20, 2017, 8:41 a.m. View Comments

Voldenauer joined SWORKz

Morris Voldenauer has joined the SWORKz German race team for his 1/10-scale and 1/8-scale race program.

Mike Garrison Nov. 20, 2017, 9:18 a.m. View Comments

Entries are now open for the 2018 ROAR Fuel 1/8 Off-Road Nationals Warm-Up race

Southside Raceway in Lake City, Florida will host the 2018 ROAR Fuel 1/8 Off-Road Nationals Warm-Up race on March 23-23, 2018. Pre-entry for the event is now available online.

Mike Garrison Nov. 17, 2017, 8:30 a.m. View Comments

Ratheisky continues with HUDY

Jan Ratheisky has chosen HUDY as his official source of tools, setup options, and accessories.

Mike Garrison Nov. 16, 2017, 8:54 a.m. View Comments

Limited edition MIP black handle tools will make a limited return

MIP has announced that their limited edition black handle tools are coming back by popular demand with a limited release starting on Monday, November 20th.

Mike Garrison Nov. 16, 2017, 9:48 a.m. View Comments

Watch the introduction of the 2017 VRC Pro Off-road Worlds track [VIDEO]

VRC Pro has announced the addition of the popular 2014 Buggyland track in Fuencarral, Spain to the simulator. The track will be launched shortly before it hosts the 2017 VRC Off-road World Championships.

Mike Garrison Nov. 16, 2017, 10:51 a.m. View Comments

Flash Point R/C now accepting 2018 sponsorship applications

Flash Point R/C has announced they are now accepting sponsorship applications for the 2018 race team.

Mike Garrison Nov. 16, 2017, 9:56 a.m. View Comments

The Horizon Hobby Midwest Classic and TLR Cup finale heads to Leisure Hours

Leisure Hours is preparing to host the Horizon Hobby Hobby Midwest Classic and TLR Cup final for 2017 on December 8-10.

Mike Garrison Nov. 15, 2017, 9:38 a.m. View Comments

The EURO Contest is back for 2018

Bittydesign has announced The EURO Contest is back for 2018, and will take place June 8-10, 2018 at the Barco Off-Road Track in Italy.

Mike Garrison Nov. 15, 2017, 12:33 p.m. View Comments

Neal King has joined Capricorn and ONE engines for 2018

Capricorn RC has announced the signing of UK on-road racer Neal King. King will use the company's LAB C803 chassis powered by ONE engines for 2018.

Mike Garrison Nov. 14, 2017, 9:41 a.m. View Comments

HRP, A Main Hobbies, and Hi-Performance appointed as new HPI Racing North American distributors

HPI Racing has announced new partnerships with HRP, A Main Hobbies, and Hi-Performance Distributors to distribute the full HPI Racing product line across North America.

Mike Garrison Nov. 13, 2017, 8:34 a.m. View Comments

Triton RC now accepting sponsorship applications for 2018

Triton RC Racing Engines is now accepting sponsorship applications for the 2018 racing season.

Mike Garrison Nov. 13, 2017, 9:40 a.m. View Comments

Southside Raceway now accepting bids for 2018 ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals track builder

Do you have what it takes to build a Nationals track? Southside Raceway, host of the 2018 ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals is taking bids to determine the official track builder for event.

Mike Garrison Nov. 13, 2017, 1:40 p.m. View Comments

Tocco talked about RC Tracks of Las Vegas closing

On the heels of the announcement that RC Tracks of Las Vegas is closing for good, co-owner Chris Tocco made his own statement about what happened.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 11, 2017, 2:01 a.m. View Comments

BREAKING: RC Tracks of Las Vegas to close permanently

About 8 PM CT on Friday, RC Tracks of Las Vegas owner David Tally posted an emotional statement to the facility's Facebook page to notify the RC public that the doors were closing for good.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 10, 2017, 11:05 p.m. View Comments