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New MCD Racing Internal Bypass Shock system

MCD Racing released a new piggyback-style shock for its large-scale off-road vehicles, which can be adjusted independently for compression and rebound while still installed on the vehicle.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 12, 2018, 11:33 a.m. View Comments

Schmid scored double win at Winterchamps in Austria

XRAY's Nico Schmid won the 2WD and 4WD classes at the Winterchamps in the Rhine Valley town of Hohenems.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 12, 2018, 8:25 a.m. View Comments

Online petition to prevent government closure of Model Car Club Mulhouse in France

The Mini Car Club Mulhouse track near the Swiss and German borders in Eastern France is facing the possibility of being shut down.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 12, 2018, 10:34 a.m. View Comments

First look at upcoming Tamiya TA07R touring car

Facebook page Mokei Kagaku - Model Science posted the first high-res look at a full-option version of the Tamiya TA07, which will include over two-dozen new parts.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 12, 2018, 7:49 a.m. View Comments

Figueiredo signed with Nitrolux

Modelix Racing announced that Portuguese off-road racer Joao Figueiredo has agreed to use Nitrolux fuel for the next two seasons.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 12, 2018, 8:14 a.m. View Comments

Family of Jeff "Boomer" Ernst look to crowd funding to help with medical costs

Jeff “Boomer” Ernst, the photographer brother of renowned race organizer Scotty Ernst and a familiar face at RC races across Wisconsin and the U.S., was admitted to the hospital on January 7 with complications of an existing liver condition. His daug

Aaron Waldron Jan. 12, 2018, 9:07 a.m. View Comments

Sutton signed with Yokomo

MIP team manager Billy Sutton has agreed to a deal with Yokomo US to race Yokomo vehicles, and in a statement hinted that MIP will be working on new drivetrain components for the increasingly popular buggies.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 12, 2018, 9:15 a.m. View Comments

Graupner signed Bernabe

Spanish off-road racer Dani Bernabe joined the Graupner team to use the German company's electronics this year.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 12, 2018, 9:34 a.m. View Comments

Cabal signed with Serpent

Serpent announced that top US nitro on-road racer Eduardo Cabal joined the Serpent America team.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 12, 2018, 10:21 a.m. View Comments

Diego signed with JQ Racing

JQ Racing announced that Luis Diego of North Carolina has joined the JQ Racing USA team.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 12, 2018, 11:41 a.m. View Comments

Optional emulsion shock caps and carbon fiber arm stiffeners for Agama A215 SV

Nemo Racing introduced new shock caps for the Agama Racing lineup of vehicles which allow the dampers to be built with emulsion or bladders, as well as arm stiffeners for the A215 SV made of carbon fiber.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 12, 2018, 9:45 a.m. View Comments

Mayberry named new team manager for Hitec

Long-time promotions director and customer service manager Mike Mayberry has assumed team manager duties for Hitec.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 12, 2018, 2:29 p.m. View Comments

New Exotek Racing alloy HD front gearbox set and clamping servo horn for Baja and Rock Rey

Exotek Racing released a couple of aluminum option parts to toughen up the Baja Rey and Rock Rey off-roaders.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 11, 2018, 9:58 a.m. View Comments

New RC Car Setup 1/8 TT iOS app [VIDEO]

GarManApp published an app for iOS devices that makes it easy to store and share setups for 1/8-scale buggies for each track you visit.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 11, 2018, 8:25 a.m. View Comments

Spencer Radio Control Park to host second annual February Freqout

Spencer Radio Control Park will be hosting the 2nd Annual February FREQOUT indoor carpet off-road race at the National Guard Armory in Spencer, IA.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 11, 2018, 9:29 a.m. View Comments

New Sweep Racing V5 1/8-scale buggy wheels

The latest 1/8-scale off-road buggy wheels from Sweep Racing have smaller reinforcement ribs for more traction on bumpy surfaces.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 11, 2018, 7:42 a.m. View Comments

First look at upcoming REDS Racing X-ONE exhaust system

REDS Racing showed off its upcoming X-ONE one-piece manifold and exhaust pipe, which needs no springs or gaskets, for the first time.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 11, 2018, 7:31 a.m. View Comments

Optional stiff carbon fiber front chassis braces for XRAY XB2 and XT2

XRAY released an optional carbon fiber front chassis brace to stiffen the front of the XB2 and XT2.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 11, 2018, 9:18 a.m. View Comments

Watch the Traxxas Bandit blast through ice and snow [VIDEO]

In the latest Traxxas action clip, the Bandit buggy takes advantage of waterproof electronics to race through a winter wasteland.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 11, 2018, 10:44 a.m. View Comments

Watch the Pro-Line Racing Best of 2017 highlight reel [VIDEO]

With tons of new products and lots of high-flying action, Pro-Line Racing had a lot to revisit in this best-of-2017 mash-up video.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 11, 2018, 10:21 a.m. View Comments

Ielasi Tuned signed Figueiredo

Portuguese off-road racer Joao Figueiredo agreed to race with Ielasi Tuned engines in 2018 and beyond.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 11, 2018, 10:50 a.m. View Comments

Mon-Tech Racing signed Hagberg, Ratheisky and Menicucci

Italian body manufacturer Mon-Tech Racing signed former world champion Alexander Hagberg, European champion Jan Rathiesky and Italian champion Alessio Menicucci.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 11, 2018, 8:50 a.m. View Comments

Novotny re-signed with XRAY

Multi-time Czech off-road champion Kaja Novotny extended his contract with XRAY.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 11, 2018, 8:37 a.m. View Comments

World champion touring car designer and mechanic Umino left Yokomo

After 22 years with Team Yokomo, during which he was responsible for designing the company's touring cars and worked with 2016 world champion Ronald Volker, Yukijiro Umino announced on Facebook that he is leaving the company at the end of February.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 11, 2018, 7:52 a.m. View Comments

New 30-gram RDRP Ultra brass shorty weight

Revolution Design Racing Products released a brass chassis weight that fits underneath a shorty battery pack and adds 30 grams of mass to fine-tune weight distribution.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 11, 2018, 9:39 a.m. View Comments

A Main Hobbies to host California Turf Cup at Silver Dollar RC Raceway [VIDEO]

A Main Hobbies announced its plans for the inaugural California Turf Cup on its new track at the Silver Dollar RC Raceway facility.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 11, 2018, 10:09 a.m. View Comments

Maugrafix signed Baruffolo

Italian off-road racer Marco Baruffolo is the latest international star to join the Maugrafix team.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 11, 2018, 7:21 a.m. View Comments

TLR 22T 4.0 front body clip tip

JR Mitch shared Team Losi Racing team driver Dalton Myers' simple fix for worn-out front body clips becoming dislodged from the front of the 22T 4.0.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 11, 2018, 8:04 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Thielke and Champlin earned emotional Reedy Race Open-class titles [VIDEO]

The combination of up-and-coming stars and veterans looking for breakthrough wins make the Open 2WD and 4WD classes at the Reedy Race of Champions incredibly exciting. Relive the moments when Team Associated teammates Brent Thielke and Broc Champlin

Aaron Waldron Jan. 11, 2018, 6:46 p.m. View Comments

New ADI aluminum split center diff mount for 5IVE platform

This aluminum split center diff mount from Alton Design Innovations greatly simplifies center differential access in the large-scale 5IVE buggy and truck.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 11, 2018, 10:34 a.m. View Comments

New LiHV firmware update for Team Orion Touch V2 and Advance chargers

Previously available for the Touch Duo charger, Team Orion has prepared a firmware update for the Touch V2 and Touch Advance chargers to accommodate LiHV charging.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 11, 2018, 8:14 a.m. View Comments

Ogden signed with Tekin

After using the company's products on his own, Cole Ogden has now joined Team Tekin.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 10, 2018, 11:24 a.m. View Comments

Picco signed Widmaier

Reigning German champ and Euros B winner Micha Widmaier has agreed to use Picco engines.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 10, 2018, 10:14 a.m. View Comments

Win a Tony Stewart-signed Custom Works Outlaw 3 sprint car from A Main Hobbies [VIDEO]

A Main Hobbies is celebrating the RC Chili Bowl by giving away a Custom Works Outlaw 3 sprint car signed by auto racing champion Tony Stewart. Here's how to enter the drawing.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 10, 2018, 11:41 a.m. View Comments

New HARD Cheng Ho hauler bag for crawlers and monster trucks

HRC Distribution announced the release of a new HARD Racing Cheng Ho hauler bag designed specifically for taking your off-road rig out to the trail.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 10, 2018, 10:55 a.m. View Comments

BREAKING: Hobbico filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

The News-Gazette, a daily newspaper based in Champaign and serving East Central Illinois, reported earlier this morning that Hobbico filed for protection under chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. Hobbico responded with a statement announ

Aaron Waldron Jan. 10, 2018, 2:50 p.m. View Comments

Tremendous changes to Top 25 RC rankings after One Man One Race

While the top seven drivers didn't move, 15 of the Top 25 RC rankings changed after One Man One Race - the first qualifying event of 2018.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 10, 2018, noon View Comments

New Bittydesign colored body clips

Bittydesign now offers body clip sets in seven different colors, with equal numbers of clips bent for the left and right sides of the car.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 10, 2018, 10:31 a.m. View Comments

Figueiredo joined Maugrafix

Portuguese off-road racer João Figueiredo signed with the Maugrafix team.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 10, 2018, 9:36 a.m. View Comments

Lo, Dino and Arop won Arrowmax Asia Race Cup third round in Malaysia

Michael Lo, Dino and Sham Arop won the Boosted touring, Blinky touring, and Formula classes at the third round of the Arrowmax Asia Race Cup in Malaysia, where the final ticket to the series finale in Japan was awarded.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 10, 2018, 9:15 a.m. View Comments

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