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UKMicroX 2010

Sunday, Aug 8, 2010

On Sunday August 8, sixty-two drivers took part in the first-ever "free entry" micro RC event of its kind, the UKMicroX 2010. The idea behind the event organized by myself, Cris Oxley (UK-MicroRC forum owner and BRCA Micro Chairman), was…


Reedy LiPo Power for Amezcua and Hara

Monday, Aug 2, 2010

World Champion Atsushi Hara and world-class pro driver Travis Amezcua have signed with the 28-time World Championship winning Reedy racing team. Travis will use Reedy lipo batteries to power his 1/10 and 1/8 electric off-road vehicles and will be…


Manufacturers Agree to Limited Selection of Tires for 2010 ROAR 1:10 Electric Offroad Nationals

Friday, Jul 30, 2010

In 2005, ROAR announced that it would discontinue the spec tire rule for the modified classes at the Electric Offroad Nationals. For the past 4 years the major car manufacturers have used a gentleman's agreement to continue the control tire…


Team Associated dominates the championships in both 1/10 EP Off Road classes in Greece under the great support of RC Hobby Athens!

Thursday, Jul 29, 2010

In 4WD Class, our Team driver Kostas Zacharopoulos smashed the competition with his Team Associated B44, powered by Reedy batteries and Ansmann Racing Electronics, and equipped with JConcepts tires. He made the TQ and won two out of three Finals…


JR Mitch and Jason Ruona clean up Pro Buggy at R/C Pro State Series round 4

Wednesday, Jul 28, 2010

WOW Raceway in Clermont, FL hosted round 4 of the popular R/C Pro State Series. With a competitive crowd and packed pit area, Florida racers were once again ready to go, putting in the late hours and heavy wrenching for…


Cavalieri Takes 2WD and 4WD; Maifield dominant in Expert Short Course at Offroad Shootout

Monday, Jul 19, 2010

Traditionally, the Hot Rod Hobbies Offroad Shootout has been a major event on the electric offroad series and this year was no different. The racers were greeted with a great track layout that was fair and had a wide range…


RC10B4.1 Factory Team Kit

Tuesday, Jul 6, 2010

The B4 platform is undefeated on a world level since its release in 2003, winning four I.F.M.A.R. World Championships (2003- Billy Easton; 2005- Neil Cragg; 2007- Hayato Matsuzaki; 2009- Martin Achter). The B4 has also carried Ryan Cavalieri to four…


RC10T4.1 Factory Team Kit

Tuesday, Jul 6, 2010

7-Time R.O.A.R. National Champion! Since its release in 2003, the RC10T4 remains undefeated on a national level, having won seven consecutive ROAR National Championships. Driven by this continuing success, our designers in Area 51 spent countless hours refining the…


Supercross Champion Ryan Dungey Presented With Rockstar/Makita/Suzuki SC10

Friday, Jul 2, 2010

Lakewood, CO – In celebration of his outstanding rookie Supercross season, Team Associated presented Rockstar/Makita/Suzuki’s Ryan Dungey with a custom SC10 based upon the popular Rockstar/Makita SC10 Brushless RTR (#7044). Team Manager Brent Thielke made the trip to Thunder Valley…


Tradardi Jr. Rains on Parade at National Championship 2010 with his RC8B

Wednesday, Jun 30, 2010

During practice on Friday 6/11, Team Manager Renato Tradardi (father) and mechanic Mr. Juan Forti created an excellent setup, which was distributed to all RC8B team drivers at the La Lagunita track in Caracas, Venezuela. Little did we know that…