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Team Orion HV LiPo batteries received ROAR approval

Just in time for the upcoming ROAR Nationals, a list of Team Orion HV LiPo batteries have received ROAR approval.

Mike Garrison May 12, 2017, 9:46 a.m. View Comments

O.S. Speed B2102 carburetor settings explained by Adam Drake [VIDEO]

Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing talks about the carburetor settings for the O.S. Speed B2102 engine.

Mike Garrison May 11, 2017, 10:33 a.m. View Comments

O’Brien signed with Schumacher

Schumacher is pleased to announce the signing of UK's Allan O’Brien.

Mike Garrison May 11, 2017, 11:06 a.m. View Comments

Takashiro signed two-year contract with REDS Racing

REDS Racing is pleased to announce that Japanese driver Wataru Takashiro has joined REDS Racing Team for 2017 and 2018.

Mike Garrison May 9, 2017, 10 a.m. View Comments

Congratulations to Ilias Arkoudaris and family

From everyone at LiveRC, we would like to congratulate Tekno RC team manager, Ilias Arkoudaris, on the birth of his new little girl! Rumor has it we can expect to see little Miss Arkoudaris in competition at the upcoming 2026 IFMAR 1/8-scale Offroad

Mike Garrison May 5, 2017, 1:51 p.m. View Comments

JR Mitch explains how to flatten the TLR 22-4 2.0

In the latest TLR Blog update, JR Mitch explains the latest team setup tweak to "flatten" the TLR 22-4 2.0 buggy.

Mike Garrison May 5, 2017, 11:19 a.m. View Comments

Watch a Savage XS Flux nail a gigantic quintuple backflip [VIDEO]

Italian bashing community 2040 RC posted a video of a Savage XS Flux mini monster truck launch out of a skatepark pool at Tolstoj Park in Milan - and nail five backflips.

Aaron Waldron May 3, 2017, 1:41 p.m. View Comments

XRAY GTX8 to be released tomorrow

XRAY announced that the GTX8 will be announced tomorrow.

Aaron Waldron May 2, 2017, 4:18 p.m. View Comments

HPI Racing has announced the return of Mick Farrell to UK sales

As HPI Racing continues to rebuild and redevelop in anticipation of the exciting times ahead, they are delighted to announce that Mick Farrell will return to the company as UK Sales Manager.

Mike Garrison May 2, 2017, 10:54 a.m. View Comments

Watch Drake show off new Flash Point RC magnetic 17mm wrench and knurled wheel nuts [VIDEO]

Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing described the new Flash Point RC magnetic 17mm wrench and knurled wheel nuts in his latest video.

Aaron Waldron May 2, 2017, 2:08 p.m. View Comments

Martin signed with Scorpion Power Systems

As first reported by Red RC, former EOS champion Lee Martin has agreed to use Scorpion Power Systems electronics and LiPo batteries.

Aaron Waldron May 1, 2017, 11:22 a.m. View Comments

Reese High School Innovators headed to Square One Innovative Vehicle Design Challenge

Armed with their modified Traxxas Slash, this group of students from Reese High School will be competing in the Square One Education Network competition on the University of Michigan campus.

Aaron Waldron April 28, 2017, 5:43 p.m. View Comments

Matrix Tires chosen as 1/8 Onroad World Championship tire supplier

Matrix Racing Tires has announced that Matrix has been selected by IFMAR and the organisers to be official tire suppliers at the 2017 1/8-scale IC Onroad World Championship.

Mike Garrison April 26, 2017, 12:10 p.m. View Comments

JR Mitch talked about toe-out in new TLR blog post

The latest TLR Blog with JR Mitch is focused on using toe-out to tune your vehicle for varying track conditions.

Mike Garrison April 26, 2017, 12:59 p.m. View Comments

Teaser clip for upcoming Kyosho 9BGT [VIDEO]

Kyosho published a brief preview of an upcoming vehicle called the 9BGT - what do you think it is?

Aaron Waldron April 25, 2017, 10:31 a.m. View Comments

R/C Excitement prepares for TLR Cup East

Round 2 of the TLR Cup makes it's way to R/C Excitement just outside of Boston, Massachusetts on May 20-21, 2017.

Mike Garrison April 25, 2017, 12:38 p.m. View Comments

Amezcua signed with PR Racing

Multi-time national champion and Worlds finalist Travis Amezcua has officially joined the PR Racing team.

Aaron Waldron April 25, 2017, 7:57 a.m. View Comments

RC Judge looking to award $1000 college scholarship

Submit a 700-1000 word essay about the future of RC toy technology to RC Judge by May 21 for your chance to win $1000 to go toward books or tuition.

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

Sweep EXP EVO-R 36 chosen as Reedy Race spec tire

The Reedy Race is proud to announce that the Sweep EXP EVO-R 36 (EXP36RPP) has been chosen as the spec tire for the 2017 Reedy International Touring Car Race of Champions.

Mike Garrison April 21, 2017, 2:44 p.m. View Comments

RC-Aurora Mini-Z carrying box

RC-Aurora released a plastic storage box that fits a Mini-Z vehicle with parts and accessories.

Aaron Waldron April 21, 2017, 7:58 a.m. View Comments

Enter to win a new TLR 22 4.0 kit built by Frank Root

Team Losi Racing will be kicking off the TLR Cup next weekend at HobbyTown USA HobbyPlex. To celebrate, they've asked Frank Root to build a top of the line ready to win TLR 22 4.0 kit for a sweepstakes.

Mike Garrison April 20, 2017, 10:34 a.m. View Comments

Branson returned to Capricorn

Capricorn welcomed back former IFMAR Worlds finalist Kyle Branson after a short time away.

Aaron Waldron April 20, 2017, 8:31 a.m. View Comments

A Main Hobbies to host Manufacturers World Cup at Silver Dollar RC Raceway in June

The inaugural Manufacturers World Cup at A Main Hobbies' Silver Dollar RC Raceway will award individual class awards as well as team titles.

Aaron Waldron April 20, 2017, 2:39 p.m. View Comments

First teaser image of upcoming Mugen Seiki MTC1 1/10-scale electric 4WD touring car

Mugen Seiki published a dark photo of what's expected to be the Japanese company's first entry into the ultra-competitive 1/10-scale electric touring car category, called the MTC1.

Aaron Waldron April 19, 2017, 7:10 a.m. View Comments

TLR Cup prepares to kick off at The HobbyPlex

With the first round of the TLR Cup just around the corner, TLR announces a reminder of event details, activities at each event, series schedule, and what the series is truly all about.

Mike Garrison April 19, 2017, 10:43 a.m. View Comments

Optional hard front bumper for XRAY T4

XRAY has released a new foam front bumper for its T4 touring car made of a harder foam, which provides more crash protection while minimizing weight.

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

Branson departed Infinity team

Despite joining the Creation Model Infinity team just last August, IFMAR Worlds finalist Kyle Branson has decided to leave - and is expected to announce his new plans soon.

Aaron Waldron April 19, 2017, 7:39 a.m. View Comments

Watch Drake describe new Flash Point RC extended engine mount [VIDEO]

Mugen Seiki Racing star Adam Drake explained the benefits of the longer engine mount from Flash Point RC in his newest video.

Aaron Waldron April 19, 2017, 7:33 a.m. View Comments

Tessmann statement acknowledged NEO Race tire controversy

After yesterday's revelation regarding the tires he ran at the NEO last weekend, Ty Tessmann issued a statement on his Facebook page.

Aaron Waldron April 19, 2017, 7:23 a.m. View Comments

Quagraine weighed in on tire controversy at NEO race

In his latest blog, Joseph Quagraine pointed out the tires he believes a particular driver actually ran in the final at NEO - and talked about the situation is a result of the mental challenges of RC racing.

Aaron Waldron April 18, 2017, 3:27 p.m. View Comments

Nine of top ten spots in Top 25 RC rankings changed after NEO

The stacked field and unexpected results of last weekend's NEO race had big implications on the Top 25 RC rankings.

Aaron Waldron April 18, 2017, 3:17 p.m. View Comments

Hahlen, Scheuenpflug and Wiesweg signed contract extensions with LRP

German off-road racers Chris Hahlen, Stefan Scheuenpflug and Maik Wiesweg have all chosen to remain with LRP for the 2017 season.

Aaron Waldron April 17, 2017, 9:18 a.m. View Comments

Fastrace signed Valente

Fresh off his win at the warm-up for the Euros B championship, Leonardo Valente has joined the Fastrace team.

Aaron Waldron April 14, 2017, 1:21 p.m. View Comments

Gallo-Selva named Yokomo France driver and team manager

Top French off-road racer Sylvain Gallo-Selva has joined the Team Yokomo factory squad and will be tasked with leading the company's roster in his home country.

Aaron Waldron April 14, 2017, 2:44 p.m. View Comments

Watch the Traxxas X-Maxx hit a scary-big step-up [VIDEO]

Traxxas took its X-Maxx out to tear through some spring foliage in the hills - watch the monster jump at the end!

Aaron Waldron April 14, 2017, 1:44 p.m. View Comments

Tamiya Championship Series heads to Las Vegas

702 RC Raceway is set to host the Tamiya Championship Series next weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Mike Garrison April 14, 2017, 4:58 p.m. View Comments

Jason Christie signed with RCShox

RCShox picks up XRAY's south region hotshoe Jason Christie.

Mike Garrison April 14, 2017, 11:10 a.m. View Comments

Herts Nitro Model Club to host British GP at the end of August

The Herts Nitro Model Club will welcome a maximum of 140 drivers in nitro buggy, nitro truck and electric buggy to the British GP over the weekend of August 26-28 - and sign-ups will open this month.

Aaron Waldron April 14, 2017, 11:27 a.m. View Comments