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WORLDS: Ty Tessmann tried modified version of new Pro-Line Racing Electroshot

Pro-Line Racing drivers have been trying the new Electroshot tread pattern at the IFMAR Worlds - and in the final round of practice, Ty Tessmann set the preliminary fastest time with a specially trimmed version.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 3, 2016, 6:10 p.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Ongaro topped first seeding round

15-year-old Italian Mugen Seiki driver Davide Ongaro proved yesterday's performance in open practice was no fluke - setting the fastest three consecutive laps in the first round of seeding practice earlier today.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 3, 2016, 4:38 p.m. View Comments

New Maclan Racing MMAX Pro 160A competition speed control

Maclan Racing has introduced its new flagship MMAX Pro ESC that's built from the ground up for championship-level 1/10-scale competition.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 2, 2016, 12:34 p.m. View Comments

WORLDS: A list of every former 1/8-scale nitro off-road world champion

Two years ago, Ty Tessmann added his name to a very elite and exclusive group - those who have won the IFMAR Worlds for nitro off-road buggy. Here's a list of all the past winners.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 2, 2016, 7:15 p.m. View Comments

WORLDS: 2016 Fuel Off-Road World Championships broadcast schedule [UPDATED]

Here's when you'll need to tune in this week to catch every lap of the IFMAR Worlds, live from RC Tracks of Las Vegas.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 2, 2016, 7:59 p.m. View Comments

Junior drivers dominated Victorian 4WD and truck title race

Team Associated youngsters Cameron Zammit and Jordan Isergin combined for three wins at the rainout make-up date of the Victorian Titles at the Keilor track in Melbourne.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 2, 2016, 12:11 p.m. View Comments

DEVELOPING: Rear wing regulation rules virtually everyone illegal at Worlds

The rule regarding the size of the side dams of the rear wings used at the World Championships might cause a big issue this week - leaving some drivers to resort to hasty modifications.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 1, 2016, 3:15 p.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Cragg and McBride testing new aerodynamic Pro-Line body for RC8B3

Team Associated drivers Neil Cragg and Kyle McBride tried an aggressively sculpted prototype Pro-Line Racing body on their RC8B3 buggies in the first round of practice at the IFMAR Worlds.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 1, 2016, 8 p.m. View Comments

BREAKING: Amezcua to compete at Worlds with borrowed HB Racing buggy

Travis Amezcua is in Vegas after all - with the help of a fellow SoCal racer.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 1, 2016, 10:10 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: New JConcepts prototype body and front wing for RC8B3

Reigning ROAR National Champion Spencer Rivkin's RC8B3 sported a prototype body and front wing from JConcepts on Day One of the IFMAR Worlds.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 1, 2016, 10:53 p.m. View Comments

New O.S. Speed R2102 Gold Edition on-road engine, 21XZ-B Spec III and XZ-GT engines, updated ARRMA BLX vehicles

Hobbico has introduced a handful of exciting new products including the Gold Edition O.S. Speed R2102 on-road racing engine, 21XZ-B Spec III and XZ-GT engines, and three updated ARRMA BLX models.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 30, 2016, 1:45 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: LiveRC's 2010 IFMAR Worlds DVD

Six years ago, LiveRC produced a DVD of the 2010 IFMAR World Championships in Thailand. Now you can watch it all on YouTube - for free!

Aaron Waldron Sept. 30, 2016, 4:45 p.m. View Comments

New PROTOform short-wheelbase Corvette C7.R GT body

PROTOform has introduced its racy Corvette C7.R body for short-wheelbase (325mm) 1/8-scale GT cars.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 30, 2016, 2:59 p.m. View Comments

Watch and learn about Pro-Line's new closed-cell rock climbing foams [VIDEO]

Pro-Line Racing has published a video that explains everything you need to know about the new single- and dual-stage rock climbing foams available in 1.9- and 2.2-inch sizes.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 30, 2016, 12:21 p.m. View Comments

New Arrowmax 1S 6200mAh 1/12-scale racing LiPo pack

Arrowmax RC has introduced a new 1S LiPo battery with a high C-rating, making it ideal for racers competing with 1/12-scale cars.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 30, 2016, 9:33 a.m. View Comments

VBC Racing signed Toni Mateo

Spanish on-road racer Toni Mateo will compete with the VBC Racing WildFire D08 next season.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 30, 2016, 10:44 a.m. View Comments

SkyRC powered Owen to British short course title

Schumacher team driver Matt Owen used SkyRC electronics to claim the 2016 British national championship in the short course truck class.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 30, 2016, 8:48 a.m. View Comments

XRAY released 2017-spec T4 touring car

XRAY has introduced the new T4 '17 - the latest, and significantly revamped, rendition of the internationally-renowned touring car platform.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 30, 2016, 9:16 a.m. View Comments

Karlsen won fourth round of OMK Fall Classic Race Series

XRAY's Malin Karlsen set the fastest qualifying times and won two of three finals for the overall victory at round four of the OMK Fall Classic Race Series.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 30, 2016, 8:37 a.m. View Comments

Andelle Competition to distribute Maxima Mx engines and fuel in France

Maxima Mx Europa has introduced Andelle Competition as the brand's new French distributor.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 30, 2016, 8:13 a.m. View Comments

NW Hobbies to host 2016 Northwest Carpet Off-Road Invitational

After the success of last year's Northwest Astro Invitational, the newly-renovated NW Hobbies in Albany, OR is bringing back the heads-up racing event - only this time, it's on carpet.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 29, 2016, 10:08 a.m. View Comments

New Arrowmax titanium ball studs

Arrowmax has introduced a set of five 3x8mm ball studs made of 6Al-4V titanium to fit a wide variety of vehicles.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 29, 2016, 9:33 a.m. View Comments

NorCal semi-pro prepared new kit, engine, tires and body for Worlds debut

Ryan Kenney, known as 'Cooter' within Northern California racing circles, built a fresh roller for next week's race.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 29, 2016, 1:46 p.m. View Comments

New Sanwa Exzes ZZ Black Edition 2.4 GHz stick radio

Like the M12 40th Anniversary Edition, the stick radio counterpart Exzes ZZ is now available with a black lacquer finish.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 29, 2016, 2:46 p.m. View Comments

Former world champion hospitalized in Vegas

Spanish driver Robert Batlle, who won the 2012 IFMAR Worlds in Argentina, was admitted to the Southern Hills Medical Center with kidney stones yesterday - but he's expected to be ready to hit the track for the start of practice.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 29, 2016, 12:02 p.m. View Comments

Inside Ricochet R/C Raceway - SoCal's first carpet off-road track

Ricochet R/C Raceway in El Centro, CA is the first track in Southern California regularly offering off-road racing on carpet - and it's been a big hit so far.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 29, 2016, 3:02 p.m. View Comments

Win a new ARRMA Nero in Hobbico's free Instagram contest

Are you an Instagram user? You can be entered to win a free ARRMA Nero by completing three easy steps to enter Hobbico's contest!

Aaron Waldron Sept. 29, 2016, 11:41 a.m. View Comments

New Hobbywing XR10 Pro 1S speed control

Hobbywing has introduced the new XR10 Pro 1S brushless speed control designed specifically for the challenges of 1/12-scale racing.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 29, 2016, 10:42 a.m. View Comments

Anderson's double victory highlighted Southern VTA Nationals

XRAY's Eric Anderson won the 1/12-scale and touring car classes at Thunder RC in Nashville, while Cody Armes, Matt Lyons, Sean Jackson Jr. and Mark Miller also earned titles.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 29, 2016, 1:25 p.m. View Comments

Swauger signed with ULTI

Former IFMAR World Champion Mike Swauger has joined the ULTI team and will use the brand's 1/8- and 1/10-scale tires.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 29, 2016, 10:30 a.m. View Comments

Pettit to sit out 2016 IFMAR Worlds

Tekno RC's Barry Pettit is one of the fastest nitro off-road racers in the Eastern United States - but he won't be competing at next week's IFMAR Worlds, citing his responsibilities as an engineering student at Clemson University as a priority.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 29, 2016, 6:13 p.m. View Comments

AKA's race wins from last weekend

AKA Products team drivers Ryan Cavalieri, Keith Hadley, Jesse Munn, Scott Spear, Carlos Sikora and Francisco Ortiz won races in California, the Pacific Northwest, Texas and the Dominican Republic.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 28, 2016, 10:20 a.m. View Comments

New HPI Racing brushless- and nitro-powered Bullet RTR stadium and monster trucks, new Jumpshot ST brushed RTR stadium truck

Hobbico has introduced five new HPI Racing RTR's - including brushless- and nitro-powered Bullet ST and Bullet MT models, as well as the brushed Jumpshot ST.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 28, 2016, 12:52 p.m. View Comments

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