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Learn how to tune throttle and brake frequency with Team Tekin's Randy Pike [VIDEO]

Team Tekin team manager Randy Pike recorded two quick clips to explain throttle and brake frequency adjustments and how they change the "feel" of your vehicle, as well as give suggested starting points.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 9, 2017, 9:38 a.m. View Comments

Yatabe Arena to host Arrowmax Asia Cup finale in January

The Arrowmax Asia Cup will wrap up in January at Yatabe Arena in Japan, with the top non-sponsored stock and F1 drivers from each participating country receiving a free trip.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 9, 2017, 8:58 a.m. View Comments

Thirtieth annual DirtRunners Challenge scheduled for September 9-10

The DirtRunners RC Car Club in Oak Ridge, New Jersey will be celebrating an impressive milestone alongside off-road and dirt oval racers of all kinds and skill levels.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 9, 2017, 11:54 a.m. View Comments

Tacoma RC Raceway to host ten-hour 2WD buggy endurance race on August 27

On August 27, ten teams of five drivers will be picked out of a hat to compete in a ten-hour-long race of 13.5-powered buggies at Tacoma RC Raceway.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 9, 2017, 9:25 a.m. View Comments

Third annual SiKcross scheduled for September 1-3 at Pro-Line test track

The track built behind Pro-Line Racing headquarters will once again host the Sik Track Designs SiKcross - where the main events start out of a drop-down gate, and 5150 Media Productions will shoot an episode of Come Drive With Us

Aaron Waldron Aug. 9, 2017, 9:06 a.m. View Comments

Tebo took top spot in Top 25 RC rankings after Euros

The top nine spots in the Top 25 RC rankings changed after the European Championships last weekend, with Jared Tebo moving taking over #1 for the first time.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 8, 2017, 11:05 a.m. View Comments

Watch Drake show how to scuff a Lexan wing [VIDEO]

Take that brand new, crystal clear, shiny Lexan wing and scratch it all up evenly for better visibility! In his latest video, Mugen Seiki Racing star Adam Drake shows you how.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 8, 2017, 8:34 a.m. View Comments

HRP announced Craig Kaplan as new Director of Product Management

HRP Distributing has announced the hiring of Craig Kaplan as Director of Product Management. Craig brings more than twenty-five years of hobby industry experience to HRP, with knowledge of retail, wholesale, product development, and purchasing functi

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

Tornado Alley Racing Association dirt oval series round six heads to Lawton RC

Round six of the Tornado Alley Racing Association (TARA) dirt oval series is preparing to visit Lawton RC Raceway in Lawton, Oklahoma this weekend.

Mike Garrison Aug. 8, 2017, 9:27 a.m. View Comments

Big Dog RC announced World Buggy Challenge 2

Big Dog RC in Stonesboro, Pennsylvania has announced the second annual World Buggy Challenge indoor electric 1/10 and 1/8-scale off-road race on Thanksgiving weekend.

Mike Garrison Aug. 8, 2017, 9:11 a.m. View Comments

Quek joined Power HD

Power HD has announced the signing of Singapore's 15-year-old rising star, Dominic Quek.

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

Trackside Hobbies and Raceway to host Team Associated Off-Road Championships in October

Trackside Hobbies and Raceway adjusted the schedule for its Team Associated Off-Road Championships to fit the upcoming IFMAR Worlds in China - and will invite the fastest electric off-road racers in the country to compete October 18-22.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 7, 2017, 9:55 a.m. View Comments

New rules announced for the 2018 RC Chili Bowl SC Modified class

After feeling that the class has "gotten out of hand" since it first started, Scotty Ernst has issued new rules for the SC Modified class at the 2018 RC Chili Bowl.

Mike Garrison Aug. 7, 2017, 8:44 a.m. View Comments

ROAR announced new revisions to electric brushless motor rules

ROAR has announced a list of revisions being made to the electric brushless motor rules, which will take effect on October 1, 2017.

Mike Garrison Aug. 7, 2017, 9:07 a.m. View Comments

BBT Podcast episode fourteen with Serpent's Tony Evdoka

Episode #14 of the BBT Podcast featured Serpent's Tony Evdoka, which discussed the UK National Series, the Serpent brand, car design, and more.

Mike Garrison Aug. 7, 2017, 8:34 a.m. View Comments

Tebo joined BOOMrc Graphics

Off-road all-star Jared Tebo signed with BOOMrc Graphics, and the two parties will be teaming up for a Tebo Signature Series of products.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 4, 2017, 11:09 a.m. View Comments

How to program drag brake, brake strength, neutral width, timing profiles and motor type on Tekin ESC's [VIDEO]

Team Tekin published five new how-to videos where team manager Randy Pike explains how to program the company's speed controls.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 4, 2017, 2:49 p.m. View Comments

Team Orion Ultimate Modified brushless motors now ROAR approved

Team Orion announced that its Ultimate Modified lineup of brushless motors has received approval from ROAR.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 4, 2017, 11:23 a.m. View Comments

Mugen Challenge returning to LCRC Raceway at end of August

In three weeks, Mugen Seiki Racing star Adam Drake will host an instructional clinic for 20 drivers - before defending his win from last year's event at LCRC Raceway.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 4, 2017, 8:31 a.m. View Comments

Team EAM named North American distributor for 7075.it Special Parts

7075.it products will now be distributed throughout the U.S. and Canada by Team EAM.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 4, 2017, 11 a.m. View Comments

Watch the Pro-Line Buck Shot in action [VIDEO]

Earlier this week, Pro-Line Racing issued a formal press release on the Buck Shot tire we first saw at the ROAR Nationals - and now they've published a new video about the fresh tread pattern.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 4, 2017, 2:58 p.m. View Comments

Tekin ESC factory reset function explained by Randy Pike [VIDEO]

Tekin's Randy Pike demonstrates performing a Factory Reset, which is a commonly overlooked feature on all Tekin ESC's, and which can be used to help diagnose an issue while also clearing all user set values, resetting the ESC back to its default set

Mike Garrison Aug. 3, 2017, 10:16 a.m. View Comments

Watch the Tekno RC EB410 turn testing laps at OCRC [VIDEO]

After team driver Joe Bornhorst posted a challenge to Facebook users, Tekno RC published a new clip of the upcoming EB410 1/10-scale 4WD buggy on the track at OCRC Raceway

Aaron Waldron Aug. 3, 2017, 11:24 a.m. View Comments

Tebo split from Upgrade RC

After running custom Upgrade RC stickers for over a decade, multi-time world champion Jared Tebo announced he's moving somewhere else.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 2, 2017, 12:27 p.m. View Comments

Thunder RC Raceway moving to new location

The building where Thunder RC Raceway was located has been sold - but Eric Anderson, Robert Dirla and Myron Kinnard will be opening a new location with carpet on- and off-road tracks in time for the USVTA Southern Nationals.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 2, 2017, 10:30 a.m. View Comments

RIP Margaret "Midge" Husting, 1928 - 2017

On Monday, Team Associated announced that Margaret "Midge" Husting, the wife of co-founder Gene Husting who worked in the company's accounting department and earned the nickname "Killer" for her aggressive driving style on the racetrack, has died. Sh

Aaron Waldron Aug. 2, 2017, 4:13 p.m. View Comments

A Main Hobbies highlight reel from Axialfest [VIDEO]

Didn't make it to this year's Axialfest outdoor adventure? Check out this clip from A Main Hobbies to see what you missed.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 2, 2017, 10:44 a.m. View Comments

International superstars confirmed for inaugural High Voltage Contest doubleheader in Italy

On November 19, Pista off road Gli Archi in Italy will host names like Bruno Coelho, Davide Ongaro and Alessandro Stocco for the first of two High Voltage Contest races.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 2, 2017, 9:10 a.m. View Comments

McIntosh signed with Fantom

Fantom Racing added East Coast off-roader Leon McIntosh to its racing team.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 2, 2017, 2:10 p.m. View Comments

Seventh annual Karsyn's Krusaders Off-Road Challenge charity race planned for August 26

For the seventh year in a row, LRT Raceway and Hobby will host the Karsyn's Krusaders Off-Road Challenge to benefit the children's cancer outreach group - but it will be the first following the death of Karsyn's mother and KK co-founder, Jessica, fol

Aaron Waldron Aug. 2, 2017, 3:42 p.m. View Comments

Watch Drake describe tuning with exhaust pipes and headers [VIDEO]

In his latest video, Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing talked about the difference between different O.S. Engines exhaust systems.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 2, 2017, 9:36 a.m. View Comments

TLR 22 4.0 turf and carpet track steering mod from JR Mitch

In the latest TLR Blog update, JR Mitch shared the newest modification for the 22 4.0 to achieve new bump steering settings when racing on turf or carpet tracks.

Mike Garrison Aug. 2, 2017, 2:22 p.m. View Comments

Team Associated Summer Series at Fastlane Raceway returns for round three this weekend

Round 3 of the Team Associated Summer Off-Road Series welcomes racers back to Fastlane Raceway in Blue Springs, Missouri this weekend on Saturday, August 5th - featuring both 1/10-scale indoor and 1/8-scale outdoor racing.

Mike Garrison Aug. 1, 2017, 8:25 a.m. View Comments

Pit Stop Hobbies to host 4th Annual Summer Extravaganza and Charity Paint-Off Competition

Pit Stop Hobbies has announced the 4th Annual Summer Extravaganza and Charity Paint-Off Competition to provide a weekend of R/C racing, food, games, and the charity paint off between many of the regions top artists to raise money for the Children's M

Mike Garrison Aug. 1, 2017, 9:35 a.m. View Comments

SCVRC Raceway in California switching from clay to carpet off-road

SCVRC Raceway, located in Santa Clarita, made the announcement yesterday that its indoor clay track was closing temporarily before reopening as a carpet off-road course.

Aaron Waldron July 31, 2017, 4:01 p.m. View Comments

Sweep Racing Tendroid named official spec tire for IFMAR Electric Off-Road Worlds

Earlier this morning, FEMCA announced that the Tendroid 2.2-inch tire in Soft compound will be used as the official spec tire for both the 2WD and 4WD classes at the upcoming IFMAR Electric Off-Road Worlds in Xiamen, China.

Aaron Waldron July 27, 2017, 9:53 a.m. View Comments

ETS to wave the checkered flag on its tenth season with the first visit to Ettlingen

The checkered flag will be waved on the tenth season of the Yokomo Euro Touring Series this weekend (28-30 July) as the championship travels for the first time to the Ettlingen track in Germany.

Mike Garrison July 27, 2017, 8:44 a.m. View Comments

How to tune rear width with JConcepts suspension mounts and hexes

The latest JConcepts Speed Lab blog discusses how to tune the rear track width of your vehicle using rear suspension mounts and drive hexes to achieve optimum balance.

Aaron Waldron July 26, 2017, 9:39 a.m. View Comments