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Bluegroove Hobbies and RC Raceway to close following final weekend of racing

After three and a half years in business, including hosting some of the most popular events in the Midwest off-road scene, Bluegroove Hobbies and RC Raceway will cease operations following two final race nights.

Aaron Waldron May 25, 2017, 9:23 a.m. View Comments

New Team Magic E5 aluminum and graphite battery mount

Team Magic's new optional battery mount for the E5/E5HX monster truck is designed for added durability and improved aesthetics.

Mike Garrison May 25, 2017, 9:05 a.m. View Comments

TLR 22 4.0 anti-squat and shock tuning for more rear grip

In the latest TLR Blog entry, JR Mitch explained his recent setup discoveries to achieve more rear and side grip for the TLR 22 4.0 buggy.

Mike Garrison May 25, 2017, 9:17 a.m. View Comments

New VRP B64 aluminum front shock tower

VRP has released their new 7075 grade aluminum front shock tower for the Team Associated B64/B64D buggies; intended to increase durability and strength to front of the car.

Mike Garrison May 25, 2017, 9:38 a.m. View Comments

New RC Cox traction additive applicator bottle with funnel

PPM has introduced the new RC Cox 50ml traction additive applicator bottle set, which includes a fold-able funnel for filling.

Mike Garrison May 25, 2017, 9:25 a.m. View Comments

New Pro-Line fully licensed 1991 Toyota 4Runner crawler body [VIDEO]

All of the scale detail from the full-size 2nd Generation 4Runner SUV body style has been scaled down to fit on your 12.3" wheelbase Crawler with Pro-Line.

Mike Garrison May 25, 2017, 8:57 a.m. View Comments

First round of Australian 2017 IFMAR Worlds Team drivers selected

The Electric Off-Road section of the Association of Australian Radio Controlled Model Car Clubs has named the drivers who qualified to compete at the world championships in China after the first round of selection.

Aaron Waldron May 25, 2017, 11:47 a.m. View Comments

New Schelle B6 67mm Lite hybrid CVA conversion set

The new Schelle 67mm Lite CVA Conversion Set contains the axle and light aluminum/steel hybrid bones for B6 racers that want to run latest long bone setups.

Mike Garrison May 25, 2017, 8:43 a.m. View Comments

1up Racing launched by two-time national champion touring car builder

Randy Caster, who built Ryan Cavalieri's back-to-back national championship-winning Team Associated touring cars, has created his own brand of accessories and pro builds.

Aaron Waldron May 25, 2017, 12:57 p.m. View Comments

XRAY XT8 1/8-scale off-road truggy coming soon

XRAY has shared a teaser which announces the XT8 1/8-scale truggy, based upon the XB8 buggy, is coming soon.

Mike Garrison May 24, 2017, 10:46 a.m. View Comments

VP-PRO appointed ABT Hobbies as new Australian distributor

ABT Hobbies has been appointed as the newest VP-PRO distributor in Australia, and will also serve Malaysia.

Mike Garrison May 24, 2017, 11:46 a.m. View Comments

New RC Concept X-LINE MC3X and MC5X nitro engines

RC Concept has released their new X-LINE series of nitro engines, featuring a double bottom-end adjustment carburetor, DLC coated crankshaft, ceramic bearings, and more.

Mike Garrison May 24, 2017, 11:17 a.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Schumacher Racing Mini Dart buggy tires

The Schumacher RC Racing Mini-Pin is the gold standard of astroturf tires, but the new Mini Dart was designed to intentionally provide less grip - making buggies easier to drive in the process. How well do they work? Joe Adragna mounted them up and h

Aaron Waldron May 24, 2017, 12:48 p.m. View Comments

Awesome 3D-printed B6 buggies created by Michigan high school senior

For her senior project at Utica Center for Science and Industry High School, Brooke Sasinowski created two B6D models using 3D printing processes - including one that's actually operational!

Aaron Waldron May 24, 2017, 3:50 p.m. View Comments

New HRC Racing TSW cable wrap protection sleeves

HRC Racing has introduced their new TSW (Team Secret Weapon) cable wrap protection sleeves, designed to easily wrap your wires for added durability and strength.

Mike Garrison May 24, 2017, 11:59 a.m. View Comments

New RLPower Silver Edition 40 amp discharge resistor bank

RL Power Supplies has released the silver edition of their 40 amp discharge resistor bank, designed specifically for 40 amp iCharger discharging of 1S and 2S LiPos.

Mike Garrison May 24, 2017, 12:08 p.m. View Comments

Kerry signed 2-year contract with Schumacher off-road team

UK front-runner, Ed Kerry, has signed on board with Schumacher Racing for the remaining 2017-18 off-road racing seasons.

Mike Garrison May 24, 2017, 10:33 a.m. View Comments

New Fantom Racing low-profile touring car and shorty HV LiPo packs

Fantom Racing has released two new high-power LiPo batteries, a full-length stick for touring cars and a shorty pack for off-road vehicles, that have a lower profile.

Aaron Waldron May 24, 2017, 9:48 a.m. View Comments

New XRAY 1/8-scale off-road Lexan rear wing

XRAY has just released their new lightweight Lexan rear wing for 1/8-scale off-road racing, more specifically the XB8 series vehicles.

Mike Garrison May 23, 2017, 12:08 p.m. View Comments

ARC Nitro Italy team Wudy won 1000 Giri endurance race

The 1000 Giri 1/8-scale nitro on-road race pits teams against the challenges of completing 1000 laps on the Fener track in Italy, and the ARC-equipped Wudy team took the title.

Aaron Waldron May 23, 2017, 12:02 p.m. View Comments

New 175RC aluminum RB6.6 lightweight nut kit

175RC has continued to expand their lineup of optional lightweight hardware by introducing the new Kyosho RB6.6 aluminum lightweight nut kit.

Mike Garrison May 23, 2017, 2:29 p.m. View Comments

New Flash Point RC shock and diff oil bag [VIDEO]

Adam Drake has introduced the new Flash Point RC shock and diff oil bag, and the various ways in which it can be used.

Mike Garrison May 23, 2017, 12:51 p.m. View Comments

New VBC Racing FF17 Belt Drive Dynamics front-wheel-drive touring car kit

VBC Racing has introduced a new version of its FF17 front-wheel-drive touring car that uses the previously-optional belt-drive conversion kit for more linear acceleration and higher top speed.

Aaron Waldron May 23, 2017, 11:34 a.m. View Comments

New Exotek Racing carbon fiber 22 4.0 LiPo strap and aluminum 22SCT 3.0 rear body mounts

Exotek Racing has released new option parts for 22-series vehicles with laydown transmissions installed, including a carbon fiber LiPo strap for the 22 4.0 buggy and an aluminum rear body mount set for the 22SCT 3.0 short course truck that simplifies

Aaron Waldron May 23, 2017, 11:45 a.m. View Comments

New XRAY XB2D 2017 2WD electric buggy kit

XRAY has released a new version of its XB2 buggy tailored for dirt tracks, with new chassis, suspension and drivetrain components designed to increase traction.

Aaron Waldron May 23, 2017, 11:18 a.m. View Comments

New Team Magic E6 series CNC machined aluminum steering blocks

HRC Distribution has introduced the new CNC machined aluminum steering blocks for the Team Magic E6 series of 1/8-scale monster trucks.

Mike Garrison May 23, 2017, 12:59 p.m. View Comments

New DMS high density lightweight foam charger stands

X-Factory UK has introduced the new DMS high density lightweight foam charger stands, available in a variety of colors, and designed to hold most of today's popular chargers.

Mike Garrison May 23, 2017, 12:37 p.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: Overreacting to contact [VIDEO]

The highlight of third A-Main of the Modified 2WD class at last weekend's JConcepts Spring Indoor Nationals at Tacoma RC Raceway may have been the collision between the buggies of Spencer Rivkin and Harley Yoshii, but it displayed the chasm between t

Aaron Waldron May 23, 2017, 6:33 p.m. View Comments

New JConcepts Yokomo YZ-2 DTM Fin Titanium turnbuckle set

JConcepts has expanded the Fin Titanium turnbuckle range to fit the Yokomo YZ-2 DTM 1/10-scale 2wd buggy platform.

Mike Garrison May 23, 2017, 2:52 p.m. View Comments

New Team Associated B64 bolt-on steel chassis weights

These new 15 gram and 27 gram chassis weights key into the Team Associated B64 and B64D front chassis pocket. Designed to give more steering in high-grip applications.

Mike Garrison May 23, 2017, 11:45 a.m. View Comments

Pros confirmed for fourth annual Big Apple Novarossi Challenge, to be broadcasted live on LiveRC

Dakotah Phend, Cole Ogden, Norwegian champion Lars Erik Mo and defending winner Adam Drake are among the stars scheduled to attend the fourth annual Big Apple Novarossi Challenge at Barnstormers RC Raceway in New York - and you'll be able to watch th

Aaron Waldron May 23, 2017, 12:17 p.m. View Comments

New Arrowmax 2800mAh 2S LiPo receiver pack

Arrowmax has delivered their newest LiPo in the form of a 2800mAh 2S hump-pack receiver pack.

Mike Garrison May 23, 2017, 12:20 p.m. View Comments

Pro-Line by the Fire 2017 event highlight reel [VIDEO]

Pro-Line Racing has shared the official highlight reel from the 2017 Pro-Line by the Fire scale crawler event.

Mike Garrison May 23, 2017, 12:27 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Christian Lopez

Christian Lopez, the winner of the 17.5-turn spec class at the 2015 Reedy Touring Car Race of Champions and 13.5-turn spec champion last year, chatted about his life and racing career ahead of his quest for a third-straight Open class title this week

Aaron Waldron May 23, 2017, 10:45 a.m. View Comments

Highest RC signed Neumann

Seven-time European Champion Jorn Neumann has agreed to use Highest RC servos.

Aaron Waldron May 22, 2017, 7:03 p.m. View Comments

New Factory Team rigid engine mount for Team Associated RC8B3

Team Associated has released an optional Factory Team engine mount for RC8B3-series vehicles that stiffens the clutch bell and spur gear area of the chassis, reducing flex and extending gear life.

Aaron Waldron May 22, 2017, 4:13 p.m. View Comments

New large differential bevel gears for XRAY XB8 and GTX8

XRAY now offers optional 44- and 45-tooth differential bevel gears, which can be used to adjust the drive ratio of the XB8 and GTX8 vehicles.

Aaron Waldron May 22, 2017, 4:37 p.m. View Comments

Official statement addressing LRP Electronic GmbH insolvency

LRP Electronic GmbH founder Jurgen Lautenbach clarified rumors of the brand's financial situation and future plans.

Aaron Waldron May 22, 2017, 5:01 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Who will win the Reedy Touring Car Race of Champions this weekend?

Tamiya America Raceway will host the 20th running of the Reedy Touring Car Race of Champions this weekend - and you'll be able to watch every lap live on LiveRC. Who is your pick to take the title?

Aaron Waldron May 22, 2017, 8:54 a.m. View Comments

New Arrowmax RC silicone diff fluid range

Arrowmax RC now offers silicone diff fluids nine different viscosities of silicone diff fluid in convenient 59mL bottles.

Aaron Waldron May 22, 2017, 5:47 p.m. View Comments

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