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  Jackson joined Wallace Motorsports

  Wallace Motorsports has announced the signing of Vincent Jackson to pilot WRC cars at this year's ROAR Fuel On-road Nationals in Lincoln, Nebraska.

  Mike Garrison Aug. 28, 2017, 10 a.m. View Comments
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  Hirschberg appointed interim president by NRHSA board

  The National Retail Hobby Stores Assocation Board of Directors appointed former vice president and chairman Charles Hirschberg to fulfill the remaining term of Kevin Koch, who died two weeks ago.

  Aaron Waldron Aug. 28, 2017, 3:56 p.m. View Comments
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  PR Racing USA team manager launched new Harshfx RC distribution company

  The PR Racing USA team manager, Felix Harsh, has announced his own distribution company, Harshfx, with the focus on PR Racing products in America.

  Mike Garrison Aug. 28, 2017, 10:29 a.m. View Comments
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  Schumacher-sponsored BRCA British Off-Road Grand Prix to be held at Centre:MK in January

  Schumacher and the BRCA are teaming up to hold an off-road race for buggies and short course trucks at the Centre:MK on January 12-14.

  Aaron Waldron Aug. 25, 2017, 9:06 a.m. View Comments
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  Hagberg chose HUDY tools

  World champion Alexander Hagberg has decided to continue using HUDY tools and accessories.

  Aaron Waldron Aug. 25, 2017, 9 a.m. View Comments
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  Scottish champion O'Brien featured on Big Blue Tent podcast

  Schumacher driver Allan O'Brien was the main guest for episode 17 of the Big Blue Tent podcast.

  Aaron Waldron Aug. 25, 2017, 12:59 p.m. View Comments
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  Watch Orlowski drive the JQ Racing e-buggy [VIDEO]

  Michal Orlowski posted a video of him driving a JQ Racing electric 1/8-scale buggy at Tormo Delarski in Poland.

  Aaron Waldron Aug. 25, 2017, 2:20 p.m. View Comments
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  Second annual 4-Link Nationals monster truck race scheduled for Labor Day Weekend

  The Ed Sands Building at the Fairfield County Fairgrounds in Lancaster, OH will host the second annual 4-Link Nationals, featuring six different classes of monster truck racing as well as a Show-and-Shine contest.

  Aaron Waldron Aug. 25, 2017, 1:15 p.m. View Comments
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  Hobby Action RC Raceway to host Arizona State Championships in October

  On October 21 and 22, Hobby Action RC Raceway will host the Arizona State Championships for electric off-road classes on its indoor clay track.

  Aaron Waldron Aug. 25, 2017, 9:38 a.m. View Comments
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  SDRC Raceway to host seventh annual Top Gun Shootout in December

  On the first weekend of December, electric off-road racers will convene at SDRC Raceway for the seventh annual Top Gun - named for the iconic 80s movie set just down the road.

  Aaron Waldron Aug. 24, 2017, 2:33 p.m. View Comments
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  New Bittydesign Track Guide for choosing a touring car body

  Bittydesign has released their new Track Guide which helps determine which of the Bittydesign 190mm 1/10-scale touring car bodies is best suited for your racing conditions - ranging from low to high grip.

  Mike Garrison Aug. 24, 2017, 9:15 a.m. View Comments
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  XRAY announced XRS Poland 2017-18 schedule

  XRAY has announced the 2017-18 race schedule of the XRS Poland on-road series.

  Mike Garrison Aug. 24, 2017, 9:43 a.m. View Comments
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  Watch Tessmann explain how to mount optional front wing on the XB2'17 [VIDEO]

  Ty Tessmann shared his method for mounting the optional front wing on the bulkhead of his XRAY XB2'17.

  Mike Garrison Aug. 24, 2017, 10:09 a.m. View Comments
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  Discounted early summer entries now available for 2018 Dirt Nitro Challenge

  The first 50 people to sign up for the 2018 Dirt Nitro Challenge this summer will take advantage of a special price!

  Aaron Waldron Aug. 23, 2017, 8:43 a.m. View Comments
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  Two new Kyosho vintage vehicles coming soon [VIDEO]

  Kyosho shared a couple of teaser images and video clips on its Facebook page touting what's believed to be a return of the Javelin buggy and Chevy Stepside 4x4.

  Aaron Waldron Aug. 23, 2017, 9:27 a.m. View Comments
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  RC Superdome to host Bomb City Classic Carpet Off-Road Challenge in November

  The RC Superdome and TQ Pro Shop in Amarillo, TX is preparing for the first Bomb City Classic on its carpet off-road track.

  Aaron Waldron Aug. 23, 2017, 9:38 a.m. View Comments
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  Pro-Line Racing Monster Truck-A-Palooza to be held October 14

  Pro-Line Racing will host for a one-of-a-kind RC monster truck bashing event featuring different contests like Sumo Wars, Straight Rhythm and Monster Darts.

  Aaron Waldron Aug. 23, 2017, 9:14 a.m. View Comments
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  Tessmann has chosen HUDY

  HUDY has announced that Ty Tessmann has chosen the HUDY tool and accessories line to build, maintain, and perfect his cars.

  Mike Garrison Aug. 22, 2017, 8:29 a.m. View Comments
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  Exotek announced as official sponsor of the King of Carpet Off-Road Race

  702 RC Raceway has announced that Exotek Racing has joined local sponsor MadTown Vapors as the official vendor sponsor of the 2017 King of Carpet Off-Road Race.

  Mike Garrison Aug. 22, 2017, 10:23 a.m. View Comments
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  Quek joined XRAY

  XRAY has announced the signing of the 2016 Singapore ISTC National Champion Dominic Quek.

  Mike Garrison Aug. 22, 2017, 8:36 a.m. View Comments
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  Tom Yardy featured on episode sixteen of the BBT Podcast

  Episode sixteen of the BBT Podcast featured Schumacher racing driver Tom Yardy to discuss setups, tracks, nationals, teams, and more.

  Mike Garrison Aug. 21, 2017, 9:09 a.m. View Comments
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  Painted short course body auction to cap off successful Pit Stop Hobbies Summer Extravaganza charity race

  The annual Pit Stop Hobbies Summer Extravaganza Race and Charity Paint Off Competition raised over $1250 to benefit the Childrens Miracle Network, and since Butch Mann donated the Christopher Bodiesbybean Green-painted short course shell he won, you

  Aaron Waldron Aug. 21, 2017, 2:23 p.m. View Comments
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  Pro drivers confirmed for TLR Cup stop at MHOR

  Next month, MHOR RC Raceway will host the third event in the four-race TLR Cup series - with factory stars like Dakotah Phend and JR Mitch scheduled to attend.

  Aaron Waldron Aug. 21, 2017, 8:39 a.m. View Comments
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  RIP Kevin Koch, 1962-2017

  Kevin Koch, president of the National Retail Hobby Store Association and owner of Uncle Don's Hobbies in Palm Desert, California, has died. He was 55 years old.

  Aaron Waldron Aug. 18, 2017, 4:25 p.m. View Comments
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  New Tekno RC EB410 arriving soon

  Tekno RC has announced that the EB410 1/10-scale 4wd buggy will be arriving soon, and will be fully unveiled in a three-part article series which will delve into its design features and philosophy.

  Mike Garrison Aug. 18, 2017, 7:48 a.m. View Comments
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  HOECO to distribute Sanwa in Germany, Austria and Switzerland

  Following reports that Sanwa's deal with LRP had come to an end, HOECO has confirmed it will distribute the brand's equipment to Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

  Aaron Waldron Aug. 18, 2017, 9:52 a.m. View Comments
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  SCV RC grand re-opening race to break-in new carpet surface

  After transitioning from clay to carpet, popular SoCal indoor facility SCV RC is throwing a grand re-opening race.

  Aaron Waldron Aug. 18, 2017, 1:30 p.m. View Comments
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  Kurzbuch and Coelho to continue ENS title fight in Aigen

  Defending Euro Nitro Series champion Simon Kurzbuch will continue his pursuit of points leader Bruno Coelho on an all-new surface at MAV Aigen in Austria.

  Aaron Waldron Aug. 17, 2017, 3:20 p.m. View Comments
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  The Byron Fuels Heartland Challenge returns to the HobbyPlex

  The HobbyTown HobbyPlex in Omaha, Nebraska has announced that the 2017 Byron Fuels Heartland Challenge is returning for this year's event on October 13-15, 2017.

  Mike Garrison Aug. 17, 2017, 10:26 a.m. View Comments
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  Backyard Raceway to host 2017 PAYDIRT dirt oval race with over $1000 payout

  Backyard Raceway in Argos, Indiana has announced the 2017 PAYDIRT dirt oval event with well over $1000 up for grabs in the Outlaw Sprint and SC Mod classes.

  Mike Garrison Aug. 17, 2017, 8:37 a.m. View Comments
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  XRAY announced the X10 2018 official release scheduled for tomorrow

  XRAY has announced that the 2018 edition of the X10 pan car will be officially released tomorrow (Friday, August 18).

  Mike Garrison Aug. 17, 2017, 9:12 a.m. View Comments
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  HobbyPlex 11-Hour Enduro scheduled for October 8

  The Hobbytown HobbyPlex will provide lunch for all 3- and 4-person teams competing in an eleven-hour-long off-road endurance race on October 8.

  Aaron Waldron Aug. 16, 2017, 1:35 p.m. View Comments
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  JConcepts named official spec tire of inaugural International Off-Road Carpet Championship

  Every buggy and truck that hits the track at the first International Off-Road Carpet Championships in Las Vegas this October will be equipped with JConcepts Swaggers and Pin Downs.

  Aaron Waldron Aug. 16, 2017, 1:52 p.m. View Comments
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  Arrowmax 7.6v LiPo shorty packs received IFMAR approval

  Just in time for the upcoming IFMAR 1/10-scale electric off-road World Championships in China, Arrowmax has announced their 5000mAh and 6000mAh 7.6v LiPo shorty packs have received IFMAR approval.

  Mike Garrison Aug. 16, 2017, 8:44 a.m. View Comments
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  LRP distribution contract with Sanwa expired

  Sanwa has announced that the distribution contract with LRP expired on June 30, 2017. A replacement distributor for LRP has yet to be announced.

  Mike Garrison Aug. 15, 2017, 8:53 a.m. View Comments
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  70mph R/C Velodrome with Traxxas [VIDEO]

  Traxxas tested the high-speed capabilities of the new 4-Tec 2.0 VXL by reaching speeds of 70mph+ at the Superdrome oval track.

  Mike Garrison Aug. 15, 2017, 8:56 a.m. View Comments
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  Pro-Line at Axialfest 2017 - The Trails [VIDEO]

  Pro-Line Racing has shared a few highlights from the trails of this year's Axialfest event in Cisco Grove, California.

  Mike Garrison Aug. 15, 2017, 8:47 a.m. View Comments
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  O.S. Speed B2101 carb settings explained by Adam Drake [VIDEO]

  Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing talks about carburetor settings for the O.S. Speed B2101 engine.

  Mike Garrison Aug. 15, 2017, 9:05 a.m. View Comments
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  The Drake big air bashing with ARRMA 6S stunt truck [VIDEO]

  Even a multi-time National Champion has to have a little fun backyard bashing once in awhile. Adam Drake shared this video of himself doing a little big air bashing with the ARRMA 6S LiPo powered monster truck.

  Mike Garrison Aug. 11, 2017, 8:43 a.m. View Comments
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  Enjoy Drive group to host Emperor of Rome off-road race

  The Enjoy Drive group will host the Emperor of Rome off-road race on September 16-17, with over 150 drivers already entered.

  Mike Garrison Aug. 11, 2017, 10:08 a.m. View Comments
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