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HobbyPlex to host five-round Tekno RC Winter Series

Classes for nitro and electric 1/8-scale vehicles, as well as 4x4 short course, will be recognized for the five-race Tekno RC Winter Series at the Hobbytown USA HobbyPlex, with car kits going to randomly-drawn winners in each class.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 4, 2017, 5:33 p.m. View Comments

Watch Tessmann talk about installing servos [VIDEO]

Former world champ Ty Tessmann put together a clip showing how he installs and prepares his MKS servos in his XRAY vehicles.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 4, 2017, 1:05 p.m. View Comments

Lander signed with Capricorn

UK driver Stephen Lander has agreed to drive the Capricorn F1-01.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 4, 2017, 11:26 a.m. View Comments

Watch the JConcepts highlights from the RC Monster Truck Challenge World Finals [VIDEO]

JConcepts has released a new video showcasing a recent R/C Monster Truck event. The event shown, held in Chester, NY features a stacked line-up of drivers competing for the overall RC Monster Truck Challenge World Final title.

Mike Garrison Oct. 4, 2017, 10:33 a.m. View Comments

$1000 up for grabs at Jamrock RC Car Club's RMP Challenge Big Cash Race in Jamaica

The Jamrock RC Car Club is teaming up with RMP & Associates Ltd to host a race on January 6-7, 2018 with the largest payout in the history of the Jamaican RC scene.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 3, 2017, 12:45 p.m. View Comments

Watch Drake describe Flash Point RC fuel line [VIDEO]

In the latest clip from Mugen Seiki Racing star Adam Drake, the multi-time national champ talked about the fuel tubing available from Flash Point RC.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 3, 2017, 12:29 p.m. View Comments

Nunn joined XRAY

XRAY is pleased to announce the British off-road driver, Dominic Nunn has joined the XRAY factory team for the 2018 racing season.

Mike Garrison Oct. 3, 2017, 8:46 a.m. View Comments

Maffeis joined Team Magic and HRC Racing

Team Magic Europe and HRC Racing has announced Gabriele Maffeis as the newest member of their growing race team.

Mike Garrison Oct. 3, 2017, 9:06 a.m. View Comments

Reedy Race lottery winners announced

Here's the list of the 100 drivers who were selected to compete in the Open class at OCRC Raceway for the 2018 Reedy International Off-Road Race of Champions.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 2, 2017, 4:27 p.m. View Comments

Drone versus nitro buggy [VIDEO]

Watch top Spanish off-road racer Juan Carlos Canas square off against a drone pilot.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 29, 2017, 11:01 a.m. View Comments

Watch Ronnefalk show how to loosen up those tight hinge pin washers [VIDEO]

Have you noticed the hinge pin washers on your buggy fit really tightly, and that makes it difficult to disassemble your vehicle for maintenance? World champ David Ronnefalk has a quick fix for that.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 29, 2017, 1 p.m. View Comments

What is Pro-Line Racing working on? [VIDEO]

Pro-Line Racing published a new teaser clip for a product set to drop on October 14, simply titled "Let's Do This."

Aaron Waldron Sept. 29, 2017, 11:40 a.m. View Comments

Watch two latest episodes of JConcepts Vlog [VIDEO]

Follow along with the JConcepts recap of the High Voltage 4-Link Nationals, the Southern Nationals, and the the new P-One and L1 Layla on-road racing bodies.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 29, 2017, 11:12 a.m. View Comments

Euro Nitro Series title battle between Coelho and Kurzbuch headed into finale in Fiorano

The Euro Nitro Series wraps up this weekend in Italy, and the 1/8-scale nitro championship will be decided between front runners Bruno Coelho and Simon Kurzbuch.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 29, 2017, 11:23 a.m. View Comments

VRC Pro has announced new GT3 class, 2017 Worlds, and 3 new tracks

VRC Pro has shared a preview of what's to come for the winter 2017 season of simulator racing. The preview includes a new GT3 class, three new tracks (off-road, carpet, and Rally X), a new bump-up finals race format, and 2017 VRC Worlds information.

Mike Garrison Sept. 28, 2017, 8:33 a.m. View Comments

Tebo confirmed for KOKC Dirt Oval Championship Finals this weekend

This weekend is host to the final round of the KOKC Dirt Oval Championship, which will be held Saturday, September 30th at Fastlane Raceway in Blue Springs, Missouri. Among some of the best dirt oval racers from the midwest, multi-time off-road World

Mike Garrison Sept. 28, 2017, 10:44 a.m. View Comments

How to anodize titanium at home [VIDEO]

The crew at Hobby Pro USA published a new video showing how to add a splash of color to your titanium turnbuckles using common household items.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 27, 2017, 1:29 p.m. View Comments

Watch the JConcepts A-One touring car shell in action [VIDEO]

JConcepts published a video clip showing 190mm-wide electric touring cars fitted with the new A-One body during various testing sessions.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 27, 2017, 12:24 p.m. View Comments

Wang chose HUDY

When AOC Shanghai winner JJ Wang wrenches on his cars, he uses HUDY tools.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 27, 2017, 10:36 a.m. View Comments

Kristensen signed with PowerHD

17-year-old Norwegian off-road front-runner Marius Kristensen joined the PowerHD team.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 27, 2017, 8:52 a.m. View Comments

Watch Drake explain rear camber link positions and roll center [VIDEO]

In his latest YouTube video, Adam Drake explains rear camber link positions and perhaps the most complex part of R/C car setup for some to understand and explain; roll center.

Mike Garrison Sept. 26, 2017, 8:13 a.m. View Comments

HP Hobbies announced 2017 Fall Classic [VIDEO]

HP Hobbies in Hutchinson, Kansas has announced the return of one of the longest standing races in the state; the Fall Classic.

Mike Garrison Sept. 25, 2017, 10:34 a.m. View Comments

New REDS Racing engine coming soon

REDS Racing posted a teaser image of an upcoming engine to its Facebook page on Sunday, but hasn't shared any new details about it.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 25, 2017, 10:14 a.m. View Comments

Watch the Kyosho 4D Ride-On simulator in action [VIDEO]

Kyosho posted a new video clip to social media showing its on-board simulator for cars and drones and explaining how it works.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 25, 2017, 10:14 a.m. View Comments

Snee joined Schumacher Racing

Schumacher Racing has signed former European A finalist David Snee to their off-road racing team.

Mike Garrison Sept. 25, 2017, 9:57 a.m. View Comments

2.3-carat aquamarine to be raffled off during High Voltage Contest

Legend has it that Palladino, the pirate of the seas, buried this precious gem valued at nearly $900 below the Gli Archi track — and a lucky winner will take it home.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 22, 2017, 8:27 a.m. View Comments

XRAY Racing Series Germany calendar announced

XRAY has published the dates for the six-round XRS Germany championship.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 22, 2017, 9:20 a.m. View Comments

Hillside Raceway in New Hampshire featured on local news program

WMUR-TV in Manchester, New Hampshire did a segment on radio controlled hobbies - and featured racers competing at Hillside Raceway as part of the program.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 22, 2017, 9:32 a.m. View Comments

Watch the French nitro buggy championship final live tomorrow

Automodelisme Live and TrackIsOpen are teaming up to broadcast the final round of the French nitro buggy championships tomorrow, where the overall champion will be crowned.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 22, 2017, 9:12 a.m. View Comments

XRAY announced off-road Work.Shop at XRS Austria

XRAY has announced the XRS Austria event will include a free signature XRAY Work.Shop with Hupo Honigl and Martin Wollanka sharing tips and tricks, and answering your R/C questions.

Mike Garrison Sept. 21, 2017, 9 a.m. View Comments

PDX RC Underground in search of crowd funding

Kevin Focht is looking for financial assistance to begin operating an indoor astroturf RC track in Portland, Oregon — and has put together some cool perk packages to incentivize donors.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 21, 2017, 10:20 a.m. View Comments

Watch Ronnefalk show how to shim D817 diffs [VIDEO]

World champion David Ronnefalk's latest how-to video demonstrates how to properly space the differentials in the D817 platform for maximum efficiency and durability.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 20, 2017, 8:28 a.m. View Comments

First look at JConcepts Snoop Nose Chevy monster truck racing body [VIDEO]

At the recent 4-Link Nationals, JConcepts debuted a new "Snoop Nose" Chevrolet monster truck shell. Watch Fred Reep and Dan Wyatt talk about it.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 20, 2017, 8:57 a.m. View Comments

Watch the Traxxas Ford GT and Mustang GT go head-to-head [VIDEO]

The newest Traxxas action clip follows the Ford GT and Mustang GT as they race around Camp Woodward.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 19, 2017, 3:56 p.m. View Comments

XRAY announced XRS Slovenia race dates

XRAY has announced a "save the date" for the four part XRS Slovenia series taking place November through February.

Mike Garrison Sept. 19, 2017, 9:26 a.m. View Comments

Ronnefalk on top of Top 25 RC Rankings after Buggyland 2.0 and Southern Nats

Two events this past weekend had big implications for the Top 25 RC rankings, as the top seven positions all changed and reigning world champion David Ronnefalk moved to the number one spot.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 18, 2017, 12:34 p.m. View Comments

Johnson signed with HB Racing

Nevada native Kyle Johnson announced that he has joined the HB Racing team for the rest of 2017 and beyond.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 18, 2017, 12:48 p.m. View Comments

Kyosho to debut 4D Ride-On Experience at All-Japan Model Hobby Show

Among the interactive features in the Kyosho booth at this year's All-Japan Model Hobby Show in Tokyo, a driving simulator connected to either an RC car or drone will allow drivers to feel like they're riding on-board.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 15, 2017, 12:11 p.m. View Comments

Pro-Line Racing to donate half of this weekend's sales to benefit Convoy of Hope hurricane relief efforts

Half of the revenue generated by online sales this weekend will be donated by Pro-Line Racing to support Convoy of Hope in their quest to help those affected by Hurricane Irma.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 15, 2017, 9:10 a.m. View Comments

New Muchmore Racing FLETA Euro V2 brushless speed control coming soon

Muchmore Racing published a teaser image to its Facebook page suggesting that a second-generation of its former blinky-only ESC is on its way.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 15, 2017, 1:17 p.m. View Comments

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