Is HPI Racing going out of business?

HPI has remained an all exclusive company based outside of United states. Same for Rovan, king motors and so on. Those company’s are not going anywhere.

Is HPI RC still in business?

In 2019, the HPI Racing brand changed ownership and the major shareholders are now the Scandinavian based Vestergaard Group. RC car fans can be sure that HPI is continually looking ahead to come up with the next big thing!

Is HPI coming back?

And no, HPI-Racing is not dead. This rumor is still rotating strong in the internets. It’s true that their fate was almost sealed few years back and that their legendary brand was drifting at the void for some time. Thanks to folks at Vestergaard Denmark, HPI and its legacy has finally ended up in to good hands.

Are HPI RC cars any good?

As you may or may not know, HPI is (or was) a major player in the RC manufacturing scene. Due to their durable and well-designed products, they quickly became one of the most successful and popular RC brands to date.

Did traxxas Sue HPI?

They sued HPI and Helion for a simple receiver box, sealed with rubber joint, what a proud company. So, if you want to design a car in US nowadays, take a look on patents steal by Traxxas before doing anything, otherwise Traxxas will walk on you.

What happened to the HPI venture?

So what happened to HPI? HPI was purchased by a company called Ripmax back in May of 2016, but since then, not much news has come. HPI Racing or “Hobby Products International” has been dwindling the past few years and recently filed Chapter 11, Bankruptcy Protection.

What is the best brand for RC cars?

The Best RC Car Brands of 2020

1. ARRMA. This brand is known for its durability and larger sizing of most remote control cars in its fleet.
2. HB Racing. Full transparency, this brand may not be suitable for those of you looking to begin your remote control hobbies.
3. Axial.
4. HPI Racing.
5. Mugen.
6. Traxxas.
7. Kyosho.
8. Xray.

Does HPI still make the savage?

Now fitted with the brand new HPI TF-20 2.4GHz radio system, the Savage X 4.6 is now even better! The bar has been raised again, once again showing why the Savage is the most popular big block monster truck in the world!

Who bought HPI?

Ripmax is delighted to announce the completion of a deal which sees the leading European model & hobby supplier taking over the HPI Racing brand and properties and securing HPI Racing for the future.

Where is HPI RC made?

HPI Savage is a line of radio-controlled monster trucks manufactured in Japan by Hobby Products International of Foothill Ranch, California, US.

Who bought HPI Racing?

Ripmax
Ripmax is delighted to announce the completion of a deal which sees the leading European model & hobby supplier taking over the HPI Racing brand and properties and securing HPI Racing for the future.

Does Horizon Hobby own tower hobbies?

Tower Hobbies was started in 1971 by Bruce Holecek, a hobbies enthusiast. Tower Hobbies is now a division of Horizon Hobby, LLC, which is headquartered in Champaign, Illinois, United States.