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XRAY T4 2018 coming tomorrow

XRAY announced that it will publish full details about its new-for-2018 T4 touring car on Friday, September 15.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 14, 2017, 10:31 a.m. View Comments

Kurzbuch chose HUDY

Reigning 1/8-scale nitro on-road world champion Simon Kurzbuch decided to use HUDY tools.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 14, 2017, 12:50 p.m. View Comments

New TLR 22 4.0 and 22-4 2.0 turf setups

In the latest Team Losi Racing blog, JR Mitch asked Anthony Mazzara for his 22 4.0 and 22-4 2.0 setups after two top-five finishes at the Turf Nationals.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 14, 2017, 11:38 a.m. View Comments

Mitch will raffle off personal 2WD buggy to benefit Red Cross at JConcepts Super Cup Series opener

At the opening round of the JConcepts Super Cup Series at Beachline Raceway this weekend, a raffle winner will take home the Team Losi Racing 22 3.0 of factory driver JR Mitch with all proceeds going to help hurricane victims.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 13, 2017, 3:17 p.m. View Comments

RC Race Track des Iles and Black Fly RC to host double-header for northern New Brunswick's best

The first of two races to determine the fastest off-roaders in New Brunswick, Canada will be held at RC Race Track des Iles in Lameque this weekend.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 13, 2017, 1:37 p.m. View Comments

Second teaser clip of upcoming partnership between Losi and Trek Bikes [VIDEO]

Horizon Hobby published another video of what will be released at 10 AM CST tomorrow, which — judging from the on-board shots — might be a new Losi buggy or truck licensed by Trek Bikes. What do you think?

Aaron Waldron Sept. 13, 2017, 11:29 a.m. View Comments

Watch Ronnefalk describe how to install turnbuckles [VIDEO]

Ever wondered what the small notch on your vehicle's turnbuckles is for? Watch world champion David Ronnefalk explain in his latest video.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 13, 2017, 11:41 a.m. View Comments

Lawton R/C Raceway and Hobby Shop for sale in Oklahoma

With consideration of retirement, owners Ian and Linda Jefferson, have announced that Lawton R/C Raceway and Hobby Shop in Lawton, Oklahoma is for sale. The couple plans to continue running the business until it is sold, which includes the hobby shop

Mike Garrison Sept. 12, 2017, 8:15 a.m. View Comments

Honigl has chosen HUDY tools

HUDY has been chosen as the official tools of choice by off-road and on-road sensation Hupo Honigl.

Mike Garrison Sept. 12, 2017, 8:48 a.m. View Comments

XRAY announced XRS Italy event scheduled for October

XRAY has announced the XRS Italy race, scheduled for October 15, 2017, and open for XRAY drivers only.

Mike Garrison Sept. 11, 2017, 8:27 a.m. View Comments

Kim Byung Hwan joined XRAY

XRAY has welcomed one of the top Korean R/C touring car drivers, Kim Byung Hwan, to their international team of drivers.

Mike Garrison Sept. 11, 2017, 8:44 a.m. View Comments

Watch a rainy day R/C adventure with Traxxas [VIDEO]

Traxxas has shared a rainy day R/C adventure using the new TRX-4 scale crawler. Watch as the adventure climbs through water, mud, dirt, grass, and more.

Mike Garrison Sept. 11, 2017, 9:05 a.m. View Comments

Hwang signed with XRAY and FX

Multi-time Korean off-road national champion Hwang Sun Young has agreed to race XRAY buggies powered by FX engines.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 8, 2017, 9:19 a.m. View Comments

New JQ Products "Scrap Your Crap" 1/8-scale buggy trade-in program

Get up to $200 off the price of a new JQ Products Black Edition nitro or electric buggy by trading in your old car!

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

Behind the Design of the Tekno RC EB410 - Part Three [VIDEO]

In the final installment of this inside scoop of the upcoming Tekno RC EB410 1/10-scale 4WD buggy, the concept behind the chassis layout - and the attention to fine details - is explained.

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

TLR 22 4.0 and 22T 3.0 rear bumper mod explained by JR Mitch

In the latest TLR blog update, JR Mitch shared a rear bumper mod for the 22 4.0, 22 4.0 SR, and 22T 3.0 vehicles which allows for easier installation of the rear bumper.

Mike Garrison Sept. 7, 2017, 9:29 a.m. View Comments

Karlsen joined HUDY

Malin Karlsen and her father/mechanic Bent have chosen HUDY as their choice of tools to build and maintain their race cars.

Mike Garrison Sept. 7, 2017, 8:51 a.m. View Comments

2017 ROAR Electric On-road Paved Nationals re-scheduled for November 3-5

Due the extreme weather conditions caused by Hurricane Harvey, the ROAR Electric On-Road Paved Nationals have been rescheduled for November 3rd - 5th, 2017 at NControl RC in Dale, Texas.

Mike Garrison Sept. 6, 2017, 4:35 p.m. View Comments

International Off-Road Carpet Championships preview clip [VIDEO]

Scotty Ernst has organized the first International Off-Road Carpet Championships to follow the long-running IIC in Las Vegas this October, and put together a video talking about the history of this inaugural event, as well as what racers have to look

Aaron Waldron Sept. 6, 2017, 10:25 a.m. View Comments

What's coming next from Losi? [VIDEO]

Horizon Hobby published a new teaser clip of an upcoming Losi vehicle they're calling the "best of both worlds" that was shot at Little Switzerland Bike Park and has something to with Trek Bicycles - what do you think it might be?

Aaron Waldron Sept. 6, 2017, 3:04 p.m. View Comments

Pro-Line Classic Interior for old-school crawler bodies featured in new retro-style clip [VIDEO]

Pro-Line Racing published an old-school-style video to show off its new classic interior old-school-style crawler truck bodies.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 6, 2017, 9:46 a.m. View Comments

Watch David Ronnefalk show how to build shocks [VIDEO]

Follow along with world champion David Ronnefalk as he explains how to build consistent shock dampers.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 6, 2017, 10:16 a.m. View Comments

XRAY's 2018-spec T4 touring car coming soon

XRAY announced that it will soon release full details of its T4 '18 touring car kit.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 6, 2017, 8:11 a.m. View Comments

Leblanc joined Bellgate Distributors and ProSpeed

Bellgate Distributors has announced that Regan Leblanc has joined the Bellgate and Prospeed race team.

Mike Garrison Sept. 5, 2017, 9:07 a.m. View Comments

ActivRC Grand Prix to be held at Tamiya America Track

ActivRC has announced the ActivRC Grand Prix event which will be held September 16, 2017 at the Tamiya America Track in Aliso Viejo, California.

Mike Garrison Sept. 5, 2017, 8:25 a.m. View Comments

Behind the Design of the Tekno RC EB410, Part 2

In the second installment of a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the upcoming Tekno RC EB410 buggy, the design of the drivetrain, steering assembly and shocks is thoroughly explained.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 1, 2017, 8:13 a.m. View Comments

Utah's Addiction RC racetrack and hobby shop renamed Focus RC

Track owner Joel Eaton announced on the track's business page that Addiction RC has been renamed Focus RC - and is asking for input on what color logo you like best.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 1, 2017, 4:01 p.m. View Comments

Leadfinger Racing now available at Absolute Hobbyz

Absolute Hobbyz will now stock the full lineup of Leadfinger Racing bodies and accessories.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 1, 2017, 8:56 a.m. View Comments

Shum signed with PowerHD

Touring car ace Jackie Shum of Hong Kong has agreed to represent servo manufacturer PowerHD.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 1, 2017, 9:04 a.m. View Comments

Watch Ronnefalk hit the golf course [VIDEO]

Could David Ronnefalk make it as professional golfer? Check out this video of a leisurely round on the links.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 1, 2017, 10:01 a.m. View Comments

Bellgate Distributors appointed Branch as new team manager

Following the recent departure of Felix Harsh as team manager, Bellgate Distributors has announced Colin Branch as the new national team manager and company liaison.

Mike Garrison Aug. 31, 2017, 9:06 a.m. View Comments

T.A.R.A. dirt oval series returns to Sandhill for round seven

Round seven of the Tornado Alley Racing Association dirt oval series returns to Sandhill RC Raceway in Great Bend Kansas on September 9, 2017.

Mike Garrison Aug. 31, 2017, 10:04 a.m. View Comments

Tekin torque control setting explained by Randy Pike [VIDEO]

In the newest Tekin Clinic, team manager Randy Pike explains the Tekin ESC torque control setting, what it does, and how you can use it.

Mike Garrison Aug. 31, 2017, 9:36 a.m. View Comments

Team Yokomo's statement on Smolnik situation

A couple of weeks ago, Team Yokomo reached a preliminary agreement with Andrew Smolnik to promote the brand in the U.S. - but due to existing conflicts, the relationship has been dissolved.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 30, 2017, 9:17 a.m. View Comments

Vintage Offroad Nationals scheduled for September 15-17 at RC Excitement

RC Excitement in Fitchburg, MA will host the Team Associated-sponsored Vintage Off-Road Nationals over the third weekend of September. Here's all of the class information and details you need to know.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 30, 2017, 3:05 p.m. View Comments

Raising the TLR 22-4 2.0 spindle height mod explained by JR Mitch

In the latest TLR Blog entry, JR Mitch shared a modification that can be done to the 22-4 2.0 4wd buggy to raise the spindle height for better steering on high bite/turf/carpet tracks.

Mike Garrison Aug. 30, 2017, 9:52 a.m. View Comments

2018 Reedy International Off-Road Race of Champions event and entry dates

The 2018 Reedy International Off-Road Race of Champions will be held January 18-21 at OCRC Raceway for a record fifth year in a row - and sign-ups will open September 1.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 30, 2017, 2:48 p.m. View Comments

Italian Job victory moved Ronnefalk to number two spot in Top 25 RC Rankings

Reigning world champion David Ronnefalk jumped up five places to #2 in the latest Top 25 RC rankings after winning the Italian Job Race, while half the charted drivers changed positions.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 30, 2017, 2:28 p.m. View Comments

VRP Hurricane Harvey fundraising sale

In order to raise money for relief efforts in following this week's tropical storm, Vision Racing Products is offering 25% off all orders - and will be donating 25% of the order to the Red Cross.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 30, 2017, 12:46 p.m. View Comments

Watch and join Hobbywing in supporting Houston during Hurricane Harvey [VIDEO]

Hobbywing has released a Houston Strong support video to show R/C community support for those affected by Hurricane Harvey, and encourage others to show their support as well.

Mike Garrison Aug. 29, 2017, 9 a.m. View Comments

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