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WORLDS: Maifield is 2WD World Champion [VIDEO]

From the TQ spot on the grid, Team Yokomo's Ryan Maifield won the first two A-Mains to wrap up a long-awaited first IFMAR title.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 14, 2017, 3:04 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: 2WD final finishing order

There were 116 drivers who competed in the 2WD portion of the IFMAR World Championships. Where did your favorites finish?

Aaron Waldron Nov. 14, 2017, 7:13 p.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Orlowski fastest in first round of 2WD qualifying [VIDEO]

Following a long delay and a final shakedown practice run, the first round of qualifying for the 2WD class ended in a thrilling finish — with top-seeded Schumacher star Michal Orlowski grabbing the fastest time on the final lap.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 13, 2017, 2:27 a.m. View Comments

POLL: Which car brand will win the IFMAR 4WD World Championship?

What 4WD buggy brand do you think will be the first to cross the finish line in the finals on Saturday evening?

Aaron Waldron Nov. 13, 2017, 6:38 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Cavalieri quickest in second qualifying round [VIDEO]

Former 2WD world champion Ryan Cavalieri improved upon his performance from the first round of qualifying, finishing the five-minute run with the fastest time despite a late collision.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 13, 2017, 3:37 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Martin fastest in fourth round, atop overall points with one round remaining [VIDEO]

After finishing with the second-best time in the second and third rounds, British Yokomo driver Lee Martin was fastest in round four on Tuesday morning — and the round victory improved his points tally to best of the field.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 13, 2017, 8:53 p.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Maifield best in third round, Cavalieri atop overnight points [VIDEO]

Team Yokomo's Ryan Maifield managed to minimize mistakes better than the other drivers in round three of qualifying and recorded the fastest time, but it's Team Associated driver Ryan Cavalieri who holds the points lead with two rounds remaining tomo

Aaron Waldron Nov. 13, 2017, 5:01 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Maifield clinched overall TQ with fastest time in final round [VIDEO]

In his first IFMAR Worlds with Team Yokomo, Ryan Maifield edged Lee Martin for the fastest time in the fifth round of qualifying to earn the front row on the grid for the finals ahead of his teammate.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 13, 2017, 10:53 p.m. View Comments

WORLDS: 2WD qualifying day threatened by rain

When the racers in Xiamen, China woke up Monday morning to board the bus for the start of 2WD Qualifying at the 2017 IFMAR Worlds, they found the city — and the proposed timetable - soaking wet.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 12, 2017, 5:27 p.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Orlowski top seed for 2WD [VIDEO]

Schumacher’s Michal Orlowski was the fastest driver in both controlled practice rounds for the 2WD class on a very difficult ARC International Raceway on the first day that the cars hit the track.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 12, 2017, 6:42 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: 2017 IFMAR Electric Off-Road World Championships broadcast schedule [UPDATED]

Want to watch this week's IFMAR Electric Off-Road Worlds live from the ARC International in Xiamen, China? Here's when you'll need to log on and tune in.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 11, 2017, 2:19 a.m. View Comments

Tocco talked about RC Tracks of Las Vegas closing

On the heels of the announcement that RC Tracks of Las Vegas is closing for good, co-owner Chris Tocco made his own statement about what happened.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 11, 2017, 2:01 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Every IFMAR Electric Off-Road Worlds winner in history

Although the electric off-road scene isn’t quite as old as 1/8-scale nitro or 1/12-scale electric on-road, the biannual event which determines the world champions for the 1/10-scale electric 2WD and 4WD buggy classes is perhaps the most prestigious a

Aaron Waldron Nov. 10, 2017, 2:55 a.m. View Comments

BREAKING: RC Tracks of Las Vegas to close permanently

About 8 PM CT on Friday, RC Tracks of Las Vegas owner David Tally posted an emotional statement to the facility's Facebook page to notify the RC public that the doors were closing for good.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 10, 2017, 11:05 p.m. View Comments

Drake, Steele and Vincent won JBRL nitro series titles

Mugen Seiki Racing star Adam Drake won the Expert Nitro Buggy, Nitro Truck and E-Buggy championships in the JBRL while Fred Steele and Chris Vincent added the 40+ Nitro Buggy and Sportsman Nitro Truck titles.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 8, 2017, 5:33 p.m. View Comments

New Teamsaxo carbon fiber chassis and top deck for T4 '18

Teamsaxo introduced an optional 2.2mm-thick carbon fiber chassis and 2.0mm-thick top deck for the T4 '18 touring car with additional motor mount options to fine-tune the vehicle's flex characteristics.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 8, 2017, 11:28 a.m. View Comments

New JConcepts liquid application brush

This new JConcepts brush is perfect for scrubbing your favorite cleaner or traction additive onto your tires, and it's available in blue or black.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 8, 2017, 10:30 a.m. View Comments

Watch the Traxxas Slash 4x4 tear up a bike park [VIDEO]

In the latest Traxxas action clip, the Traxxas Slash 4x4 jumps and shreds its way through outdoor mountain bike terrain.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 8, 2017, 12:08 p.m. View Comments

New AEROX brand launched with body for Schumacher Cougar KC and KD

Schumacher launched a new brand called AEROX, with its first item being an aggressively aerodynamic body for the Cougar KC/KD 2WD buggy platform.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 8, 2017, 10:50 a.m. View Comments

New Team Associated MT28 and SC28 Fox

Team Associated introduced a new 1/28-scale monster truck, as well as added a Fox Shox edition to its lineup of micro short course trucks.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 8, 2017, 5:13 p.m. View Comments

Arrowmax to launch new lineup of DASH electronics accessories in 2018

Next year, Arrowmax will release a new assortment of electronics accessories under the DASH name.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 8, 2017, 11:15 a.m. View Comments

Something new coming from Vaterra

Vaterra published a teaser image to its social media feeds, promising another preview later this afternoon and full details as soon as tomorrow.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 8, 2017, 5:22 p.m. View Comments

New JConcepts rubber parts trays

This new JConcepts parts tray is designed to hold a variety of hardware and make shock and diff rebuilds neater. It's available in your choice of black or blue rubber.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 7, 2017, 12:03 p.m. View Comments

Alsop, Miller and Cockroft won third round of HNMC Winter Series

The Herts Nitro Model Club hosted the third round of its Winter Series last weekend, where Graham Alsop, George Miller and Rob Cockroft won the Nitro Buggy, E-Buggy and Nitro Truck classes.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 7, 2017, 2:13 p.m. View Comments

Saxton and Drake won JBRL Nitro Series finals

RC Tracks of Las Vegas hosted the last round of the Jimmy Babcock Racing League nitro series last weekend, where Adam Drake won the Truck class and Richard Saxton topped the Buggy final.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 7, 2017, 2:05 p.m. View Comments

Oscar and Bryan Baldo announced TLR departure

Less than a year after joining Team Losi Racing, Spanish off-road racing brothers Oscar and Bryan Baldo have announced they're moving on for the 2018 season.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 7, 2017, 12:13 p.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: Who to watch at the Worlds

The 2017 IFMAR Electric Off-Road World Championships in Xiamen, China kicks off this weekend with registration on Saturday. To get ready for the race, I dug through past Worlds results as well as this year’s Reedy Race, ROAR Nationals, EFRA Euros and

Aaron Waldron Nov. 7, 2017, 11:33 p.m. View Comments

Ogden confirmed at HB Racing, won Fall Brawl Warm-Up in debut

On Friday evening, Cole Ogden announced he had joined the HB Racing team — and then he won the Fall Brawl Warm-Up race at the Badlands RC Supercross.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 6, 2017, 1:19 p.m. View Comments

New Yokomo YD-2S drift car kit and padded transmitter bag

Team Yokomo is preparing to release a new YD-2S, a composite version of the YD-2 Plus drift car that is optimized for shorty LiPo packs, as well as a padded transmitter bag that can be used to carry a variety of pistol-grip radios.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 6, 2017, 3:52 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Yokomo US team manager Joe Pillars

Silly season got off to an early start this year with a handful of drivers making moves before the end of the 2017 season, but the biggest surprise so far came when Joe Pillars, a staple in the Kyosho pits for over a decade, made the jump to Team Yok

Aaron Waldron Nov. 6, 2017, 6:41 p.m. View Comments

New RDRP Type B aluminum steering rack for B64

Revolution Design Racing Products introduced an optional aluminum Type B steering rack for the B64 that's available in either blue or black anodizing, which is more durable than the stock piece and enhances steering precision.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 6, 2017, 4:26 p.m. View Comments

Yokomo signed DiBrino and Flurer

Team Yokomo added former Reedy Race Open-class podium finisher Andy DiBrino and Masters of Dirt 2WD champ Max Flurer to its growing US roster.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 6, 2017, 4:55 p.m. View Comments

Rule changes and 2019 Electric Off-Road Worlds host decided at EFRA annual general meeting

Representatives from EFRA member countries met in Austria this past weekend to discuss proposed amendments to existing rules — and to determine where the 2019 IFMAR World Championships for 1/10-scale electric off-road will be held.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 6, 2017, 12:21 p.m. View Comments

New LFR Tactic pre-cut 1/10-scale off-road rear wing and center stabilizer

Leadfinger Racing released its latest Tactic rear wing for 1/10-scale off-road buggies that comes pre-cut and ready to race, and the optional center stabilizer add-on is available for an even greater tuning option.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 6, 2017, 11:18 a.m. View Comments

POLL: Who will win the IFMAR 4WD world championship?

The start of the IFMAR World Championships in China is less than a week away. Who is your pick to win the 4WD title?

Aaron Waldron Nov. 6, 2017, 10:14 a.m. View Comments

Leisure Hours Raceway to host Horizon Hobby Midwest Classic in December

Team Losi Racing drivers Dakotah Phend, JR Mitch and JP Richards will be at Leisure Hours RC Raceway for the Horizon Hobby Midwest Classic December 8-10 to host a Pro Q & A session, and the Spektrum RC service staff will be on site as well.

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

Finlay won 13.5 touring car class at Rug Racers opener

The first round of the UK Rug Racers series was held last weekend at Wodson Park Leisure Centre in Hertfordshire, where XRAY's Zak Finlay won the competitive 13.5-turn stock class.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 3, 2017, 11:19 a.m. View Comments

XRAY Racing Series 2018 Italy Tour schedule

XRAY announced the dates for its three-race Italy Tour 2018.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 3, 2017, 11:07 a.m. View Comments

New Dynamite Prophet Sport Mini AC/DC multi-chemistry charger

Horizon Hobby brand Dynamite is preparing to release a small charging system called the Prophet Sport Mini that can power up LiPo, LiFe, LiHV, and NiMH batteries.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 3, 2017, 11:46 a.m. View Comments

Gray signed with MKS

East Coast off-road racer Deon Gray joined the MKS Servos USA team.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 3, 2017, 2:21 p.m. View Comments

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