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Sutton stepped away from Schumacher

After 15 years racing for the company, with the last five as North American Technical Representative, Billy Sutton graciously announced the end of his tenure with Schumacher.

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

Albanese split from AlexModellismo

Less than a month after announcing a contract extension, Italian off-road racer Luca Albanese said he's departed from the AlexModellismo team.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 13, 2017, 8:38 a.m. View Comments

Dai, PP and Min won Arrowmax Asia Race Cup round two in Shanghai

The second round of the Arrowmax RC Asia Race Cup was held at Shanghai SYE Raceway, where Jerry Dai, PP and Qian Min won the Modified Touring, 13.5 Stock Touring and 21.5 Formula classes.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 13, 2017, 9:21 a.m. View Comments

HotRace Tyres to sign top off-road driver? [VIDEO]

HotRace Tyres published a short teaser video to create excitement over an upcoming announcement of a top off-road driver joining the team. Who do you think it is?

Aaron Waldron Dec. 13, 2017, 1:04 p.m. View Comments

New 175RC titanium front axles for RC10F6

These optional RC10F6 front axles from 175RC reduce unsprung weight for better handling.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 13, 2017, 8:25 a.m. View Comments

Watch Ronnefalk's air filter and throttle EPA tips [VIDEO]

Follow along with world champion David Ronnefalk as he talks about preparing air filters and setting throttle end points.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 13, 2017, 10:26 a.m. View Comments

Double victory for Evans, 2WD win for Cavalieri highlighted JConcepts Indoor National Series finale [VIDEO]

Reedy-powered Dustin Evans won the 4WD and Stadium Truck main events while Team Associated teammate Ryan Cavalieri topped the 2WD class at Speed RC for the last round of the JConcepts Indoor National Series.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 13, 2017, 12:38 p.m. View Comments

Neidhart SA named exclusive worldwide distributor of new Ming-Yang Helios Flux and Accel electric and nitro RTR buggies

Neidhart SA announced it will be the sole source of the new Ming-Yang Helios Flux and Accel RTR 1/8-scale off-road buggies.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 13, 2017, 10:10 a.m. View Comments

Stoub signed with Yokomo

Reigning 13.5 4WD national champion Dreighton Stoub is the latest driver to join the growing Yokomo USA team.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 13, 2017, 8:43 a.m. View Comments

New cover tubes for Infinity IF14 double-joint CVD axles

Infinity released new cover tubes for the double-joint CVD axles found on its IF14 touring car, which helps keep grease inside the joint and stops the G-clip from coming dislodged.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 13, 2017, 9:48 a.m. View Comments

New XRAY GTXE electric GT car kit coming soon

XRAY published a teaser alluding to the upcoming release of the GTXE, an electric-powered version of its race-winning GT-class kit.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 13, 2017, 7:29 a.m. View Comments

Fischer and Stees won US Open

Sun City Raceway in El Paso, Texas hosted the US Open this past weekend, where Tekno RC's Billy Fischer won the Nitro Buggy class and XRAY's Tanner Stees topped Electric Buggy.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 13, 2017, 10:01 a.m. View Comments

New Reedy S-Plus spec-class brushless motors

Reedy released a new range of brushless motors aimed specifically at spec-class racing, with a thin-leg stator that reduces both resistance and weight.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 13, 2017, 7:36 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Daniel Kobbevik

At just 13 years old, Norwegian off-road star Daniel Kobbevik has made a name for himself as one of the fastest up-and-coming racers on the planet; in fact, just one month ago he was awarded the title of Junior champion in both 2WD and 4WD for being

Aaron Waldron Dec. 12, 2017, 1:16 a.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: Silly RC racing superstitions

Learning about some of the idiosyncrasies of Chinese culture while at the IFMAR Worlds made me reflect on my own pre-race rituals and habits. Do you have any RC racing superstitions?

Aaron Waldron Dec. 12, 2017, 7:19 p.m. View Comments

POLL: How does winter weather affect your hobby?

When the cold weather rolls into your area, do you start racing a different class? Or head to a different track? Do you race more or less often? Or do you not face winter weather?

Aaron Waldron Dec. 11, 2017, 9:36 a.m. View Comments

Watch the new Pro-Line Racing 1946 Dodge Power Wagon in action [VIDEO]

This new action clip from Pro-Line Racing shows a scale rig topped with the new 1946 Dodge Power Wagon shell rocking and rolling.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 8, 2017, 12:55 p.m. View Comments

New AVID aluminum battery thumbwheel for EB410

AVID introduced an optional black-anodized aluminum thumbwheel for the battery retainer on the EB410 buggy.

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

Optional 2mm carbon fiber chassis for XRAY X1 '18

XRAY released a new carbon fiber chassis for its 2018-spec X1 formula kit, which is just 2mm thick to provide maximum traction on low-grip surfaces.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 8, 2017, 7:46 a.m. View Comments

Three new EcoPower Electron AC chargers

The A Main Hobbies house brand EcoPower introduced three new entry-level chargers that offer a simple way to power up batteries of any chemistry.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 8, 2017, 1:02 p.m. View Comments

Sartel signed with 6mik

French off-road racer Jean-Pierrick Sartel joined the 6mik team.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 8, 2017, 11:58 a.m. View Comments

Leo joined IconRC team as Highest Italia tech support

Andrea Leo has teamed up with IconRC to provide tech support to Highest RC servo users in Europe.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 8, 2017, 10:26 a.m. View Comments

Watch how to program S.Bus servos with Futaba 7PX radio [VIDEO]

Hobbico published a new how-to video to its Keep It RC YouTube channel that details the process of programming S.Bus servos directly from the 7PX transmitter.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 8, 2017, 8:40 a.m. View Comments

New hard rear hubs for Kyosho MP9 and GT3

Kyosho released a new rear hub carrier set for the MP9 series and GT3 car made of a stiffer plastic composite, providing a tuning option for high-grip tracks and hot weather conditions.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 8, 2017, 8:32 a.m. View Comments

New XRAY XB8 2018 nitro buggy kit

XRAY unveiled its new XB8 '18 nitro buggy, with a new chassis, updated suspension, revised wing mount, new body and more.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 8, 2017, 11:45 a.m. View Comments

Three new Team Associated on-board sound systems

Team Associated released three new on-board sound systems: a more compact version of its original ESS-One, a unit with two opposing speakers, and a third that's designed for electric airplanes.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 8, 2017, 8 a.m. View Comments

Fourth annual Mugen Seiki Challenge scheduled for June in France

Mugen Seiki France announced its yearly off- and on-road race for customers will be held in Reims at the beginning of June.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 8, 2017, 10:56 a.m. View Comments

New Exotek Racing aluminum chassis for D216

Exotek Racing released a machined aluminum chassis for the D216 buggy, which offers a lower center of gravity and improved consistency.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 8, 2017, 7:53 a.m. View Comments

New Reedy 866 and 877 competition 1/8-scale buggy and truck brushless motors

Reedy introduced new 1900 and 2100 Kv brushless motors for 1/8-scale buggies, and a new 2000 Kv brushless motor for 1/8-scale trucks, designed for the rigors of racing.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 8, 2017, 7:15 a.m. View Comments

New VP Pro roll-up pit mat

VP Pro introduced a new pit mat with its logo across the top, that can be rolled up for easy transport and storage.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 8, 2017, 7:22 a.m. View Comments

Spec tires announced for 2018 Reedy Off-Road Race of Champions

Once again, JConcepts and Pro-Line Racing will split 2WD and 4WD spec tire duties at the Reedy Race hosted by OCRC Raceway.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 7, 2017, 7:36 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Ogden and Lutz won 2014 Fall Brawl over a very different-looking field

Three years ago yesterday, Cole Ogden and Ryan Lutz won the Buggy and Truck classes at the Fall Brawl hosted by Badlands RC Supercross. Of the top five finishers in both classes, only one is still racing with the same team.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 7, 2017, 3:48 p.m. View Comments

Watch this awesome HPI RC cars paintball battle [VIDEO]

Watch a handful of HPI Racing RC cars take on ATV-mounted paintballers!

Aaron Waldron Dec. 6, 2017, 10:33 a.m. View Comments

New Reedy-R hoodies

Reedy released a new hooded sweatshirt design with the latest R logo.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 6, 2017, 9:48 a.m. View Comments

New RC Speed Secrets Cheater shock pistons for EB410

RC Speed Secrets released new 1.6mm and 1.7mm Cheater shock pistons for the front and rear of the EB410 4WD buggy.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 6, 2017, 12:31 p.m. View Comments

Piper won 4WD at RC Excitement Gobbler

Team XRAY's William Piper tackled the tricky track at RC Excitement to win the 4WD class at the Gobbler.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 6, 2017, 11:02 a.m. View Comments

Updated JQ Racing Black Edition setup sheets following Fall Brawl

The JQ Products racing team published new setup sheets after the Fall Brawl, including a new starting point as well as the configuration Joseph Quagraine and Greg Degani used at the race.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 6, 2017, 11:51 a.m. View Comments

New SMC Low Rider modified brushless motors

SMC introduced its latest modified motor design called the Low Rider, which is more than 17% lighter than the previous Totemic, has offset mounting holes to sit lower in the chassis, and the stator is designed to provide usable power delivery.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 6, 2017, 12:03 p.m. View Comments

Download JR Mitch's Fall Brawl E-Buggy-winning TLR 8IGHT-E 4.0 setup

Team Losi Racing driver JR Mitch won the E-Buggy class at the Fall Brawl, and now you can copy his 8IGHT-E 4.0 setup.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 6, 2017, 12:16 p.m. View Comments

New HRC Racing Dual Star Pro two-channel charger

The new Dual Star Pro charger from HRC Racing can supply up to 200W of power to each of two channels, thanks to a built-in DC power supply.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 6, 2017, 11:12 a.m. View Comments

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