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POLL: What's the longest hiatus you've taken from RC racing?

Sometimes, life gets in the way of hobbies. Did you ever take a break from RC racing and then come back?

Aaron Waldron Jan. 30, 2017, 12:22 p.m. View Comments

Skjoldborg chose Serpent [UPDATED]

Danish touring car racer Rasmus Skjoldborg announced that he will race the Serpent Natrix 748 WC and Project 4X vehicles in 2017.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 30, 2017, 11:31 a.m. View Comments

Picco signed with Xtreme Aerodynamics

Top Italian nitro 1/8-scale on-road racer Alberto Picco has agreed to run Xtreme Aerodynamics bodies for the 2017 season.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 30, 2017, 11:46 a.m. View Comments

New ORCA Gen 3 HV LiPo packs

ORCA has introduced a new line of four high-voltage LiPo batteries that can be charged to 3.8 volts per cell to fit a variety of racing classes.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 27, 2017, 1:03 p.m. View Comments

2017 VP Powermaster International 1/8-Scale Buggy Series launched in Malaysia

Southeast Asian VP Powermaster distributor Best Chemical Company has teamed up with Aw Hobby to promote the VP Powermaster International 1/8-Scale Buggy Series at LAP Paradise RC Raceway in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 27, 2017, 10:10 a.m. View Comments

New Schumacher ATOM CC GT12 racer kit

Schumacher has introduced a new version of its GT12-class pan car kit called the ATOM CC, with a carbon fiber chassis that allows for more battery placement options equating to a more responsive vehicle.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 27, 2017, 8:41 a.m. View Comments

Stefan and Jannick Rommens joined Team Magic Europe

Top Belgian racer Stefan Rommens and his father Jannick have both joined the HRC Distribution Team Magic Europe squad.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 27, 2017, 8:33 a.m. View Comments

New Team Associated RC10T4.3 brushless-powered RTR stadium truck

Team Associated has introduced a updated version of the RC10T4 stadium truck with a new 2.4 GHz radio system to go with the Reedy high-torque digital servo and brushless power combo. The new RC10T4.3 is available with or without LiPo battery and char

Aaron Waldron Jan. 27, 2017, 12:32 p.m. View Comments

Monteiro signed with Tekno RC [VIDEO]

Top Portuguese off-road racer Ricardo Monteiro has joined the growing Tekno RC team presence in Europe. Watch him testing his new NB48.4 here!

Aaron Waldron Jan. 27, 2017, 9:14 a.m. View Comments

Yeah Racing aluminum 40mm cooling fan mount for 540 motors

Yeah Racing has introduced a new black-anodized aluminum cooling fan mount that clamps onto 540-sized motors and includes a 40mm fan.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 27, 2017, 1:33 p.m. View Comments

New XRAY XB8 2017 coming in February

The 2017 model of XRAY's XB8 nitro buggy will be released next month.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 27, 2017, 9:28 a.m. View Comments

Team Yokomo signed Hara

Atsushi Hara has joined Yokomo's off-road team for 2017, and will also use the Japanese company's motors and speed controls.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 27, 2017, 10:18 a.m. View Comments

New JConcepts F2 body, F2 body mount flange, and aluminum rear ball stud mount for B6 [VIDEO]

JConcepts has released its Reedy Race-winning F2 body for the B6 platform, as well as a 3D-printed body mount flange to keep it in place, and an aluminum rear ball stud mount for the B6 platform that's available in either blue or black.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 27, 2017, 11:05 a.m. View Comments

New Team Losi Racing 22T 3.0 stadium truck kit [GALLERY]

Team Losi Racing has introduced the third generation of its 22T stadium truck, the 22T 3.0, with revised suspension geometry and many new features found on its 2WD buggy and short course truck stablemates.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 26, 2017, 8:14 a.m. View Comments

New photos and feature list of HB Racing D817 nitro buggy

HB Racing has published a small gallery of photos as well as a list of new features found on the production-ready, world championship-winning D817 buggy.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 26, 2017, 8:43 a.m. View Comments

Trailer for upcoming Come Drive With Us episode from IFMAR Worlds [VIDEO]

The final Pro-Line Racing Come Drive With Us episode for the 2016 season was shot at the IFMAR Worlds and will be published on February 10 - here's a quick preview!

Aaron Waldron Jan. 26, 2017, 1:46 p.m. View Comments

New HRC Racing Charge and Drive polarity-checking power leads

HRC Racing has introduced a line of pre-soldered power leads with popular plug options that use an LED to alert the user whether or not the battery is plugged in backward.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 26, 2017, 8:02 a.m. View Comments

XRAY signed Lantheaume

Former French 2WD and 4WD national champion Armand Lantheaume has joined the XRAY team.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 26, 2017, 11:33 a.m. View Comments

New RDRP titanium shock pins for RC8B3

Revolution Design Racing Products has introduced lightweight titanium shock pins to fit the RC8B3 and its derivative vehicles.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 26, 2017, 10:40 a.m. View Comments

New Prostar RC Products titanium hinge pin set for B6

Prostar RC Products guarantees its rustproof titanium hinge pins for the B6 will not break.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 26, 2017, 7:53 a.m. View Comments

Teghesi to remain with Pepe Group and MLC Fuel

Pepe Group have announced that Italian off-road front-runner Fabrizio Teghesi has agreed to a contract extension that keeps him running MLC Fuel.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 26, 2017, 11:16 a.m. View Comments

Darroch signed with Fantom Racing

U.S. on-road racing veteran Ray Darroch will make his debut with Fantom Racing at the Snowbird Nationals next week.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 26, 2017, 2:26 p.m. View Comments

Ryan Lutz auctioning off pro-built, race-ready Tekno RC EB48.4 to benefit Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Tekno RC's Ryan Lutz is kicking off his new LutzRC Pro Builds by auctioning off a full-option Tekno RC EB48.4 with Tekin motor and ESC, Futaba servo, AMain Performance Hobbies ProTek RC LiPo pack, Diggity Designs-painted body with Dutch Oven Designs

Aaron Waldron Jan. 26, 2017, 8:30 a.m. View Comments

Harris signed with Hot Race Tyres

Former stock buggy national champion Jeremy Harris will play a key role in the launch of new 1/10-scale off-road tires from HotRace Tyres.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 26, 2017, 2:03 p.m. View Comments

Ielasi to continue with Energy Fuel

Pepe Group has signed Daniele Ielasi to a contract extension, keeping the former world champ fueled up with Energy.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 26, 2017, 12:07 p.m. View Comments

Spiering signed with HRC Racing/Team Magic Europe

German touring car racer Michael Spiering is the latest driver to join the HRC Distribution/Team Magic Europe squad.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 26, 2017, 11:07 a.m. View Comments

New Pro-Line Racing Interco Bogger 1.9-inch G8 rock terrain truck tires [VIDEO]

At nearly 5.5 inches tall, the new Interco Bogger tires from Pro-Line Racing will give your 1.9-class scale rig more ground clearance for trudging through the deepest of mud and muck.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 26, 2017, 11:43 a.m. View Comments

Ielasi signed with Xtreme Aerodynamics

Former world champion Daniele Ielasi has joined the Xtreme Aerodynamics team.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 26, 2017, 10:56 a.m. View Comments

New O.S. Speed Tuned Futaba servos

To celebrate the long-standing cooperation between the two Japanese manufacturers, Futaba has introduced a new lineup of high-voltage servos branded under the O.S. Speed Tuned brand.

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

Double win for Remington highlighted sixth round of Washtenaw RC Raceway series

Forrest Remington won the super fast 4WD buggy final and highly-competitive Stock Buggy class at round six of the Washtenaw RC Raceway points series.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 25, 2017, 4:48 p.m. View Comments

New JConcepts commemorative Cavalieri, Maifield and Ronnefalk Racing Stripes t-shirts

JConcepts has introduced new versions of its Racing Stripes t-shirt design with colors matching three of their most popular drivers - Ryan Cavalieri, Ryan Maifield and David Ronnefalk.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 25, 2017, 4:25 p.m. View Comments

Heritage RC Park in Southern California has closed

Despite a growing turnout and a handful of events planned for the 2017 season, the property management company that owns the land where Heritage RC Park is located decided to pull the plug.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 25, 2017, 12:51 p.m. View Comments

New Schelle Racing light CVA pin-drive bone set for B6

Schelle Racing has introduced a 65mm-long light CVA pin-drive driveshaft set for the B6 buggy that reduces weight and increases grip, as well as a 67mm-long set for long-bone setups with less angle misalignment.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 25, 2017, 12:38 p.m. View Comments

New Kyosho pre-assembled MP9 TKI4 Spec A nitro buggy rolling chassis

Kyosho has introduced a new version of the MP9 TKI4 nitro buggy that comes pre-assembled as a rolling chassis - and each one is personally checked by Yuichi Kanai before leaving the factory.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 25, 2017, 11:18 a.m. View Comments

New HRC Racing Basic Tire Warmer

HRC Racing has introduced a low-cost tire warmer for on-road racers.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 25, 2017, 12:14 p.m. View Comments

Fales signed with Serpent America

Serpent announced that young U.S. off-road racer Justin Fales has joined the Serpent America team for 2017 and beyond.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 25, 2017, 12:27 p.m. View Comments

Entries open for ROAR Carpet Nationals at 360v2 RC Raceway

The first of six ROAR national championships this year will be for eight electric on-road classes on the smooth carpet track at 360v2 RC Raceway in New York.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 25, 2017, 9:48 a.m. View Comments

New Tekno RC NB48.4 1/8-scale nitro buggy kit

Just over a month after the electric version was announced, Tekno RC has introduced its fourth generation 1/8-scale nitro buggy kit called the NB48.4.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 25, 2017, 8:44 a.m. View Comments

Tironi signed with Xtreme Aerodynamics

Italian body manufacturer Xtreme Aerodynamics has added former Worlds podium finisher Francesco Tironi to its racing team.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 25, 2017, 12:20 p.m. View Comments

RC Racers: This Is Not A Toy short documentary film now online [VIDEO]

RC Racers: This Is Not A Toy is a 36-minute documentary that chronicles the thrill, work and sacrifice that goes into racing RC cars. Watch it here for free!

Aaron Waldron Jan. 25, 2017, 3:02 p.m. View Comments

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