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ROAR accepts all registered entries into 1:8 Fuel Off-road Nationals

Stateline Raceway and ROAR have decided to allow everyone who got in before the registration closed to attend the event.

Mike Garrison April 6, 2017, 8:16 p.m. View Comments

Batlle won Spanish Eco Nats second round [VIDEO]

Robert Batlle won A1 and A3 at Round 2 of the Spanish Eco Nationals, declaring him the overall winner.

Mike Garrison April 6, 2017, 10:41 a.m. View Comments

Watch the Traxxas Slash 4x4 fly through an empty skate park [VIDEO]

The latest action clip from Traxxas shows a TSM-equipped Slash 4x4 putting together one of the coolest skate park runs ever by an RC vehicle, with technical tricks and big air.

Aaron Waldron April 5, 2017, 9:14 a.m. View Comments

New RDRP brass rear motor weight for XB4

Revolution Design Racing Products has introduced a stylishly-anodized brass weight that bolts onto the XB4 chassis behind the motor to balance out the heavy LiPo battery on the opposite side.

Aaron Waldron April 5, 2017, 9:24 a.m. View Comments

New Team Associated suspension shim sets

Rather than mixed assortments, Team Associated now offers its blue-anodized suspension shims separated by thickness and packaged in bags of ten.

Aaron Waldron April 5, 2017, 9:43 a.m. View Comments

New BK Servo low-profile BLS-SS-HS

BK Servo has introduced its first low-profile brushless servo for RC cars (and aircraft) where size is a concern, with an all-aluminum case and impressive specs.

Aaron Waldron April 5, 2017, 10 a.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: CowRC PRO-MAG Magnetic Pit Mat

Last week, Mike tried out the Viking Design Works Differential Service Station, and this week he reviewed the pit mat he tested it sitting on: the CowRC PRO-MAG Magnetic Pit Mat.

Mike Garrison April 5, 2017, 10:35 a.m. View Comments

Ripley led Schumacher 1-2 finish at BRCA GT12 series finale

MB Models hosted the final round of the BRCA championship for the GT12 series, where Adam Ripley and Ben Vincent drove their Schumacher RC Racing ATOM CC cars to the top two spots on the podium.

Aaron Waldron April 5, 2017, 8:08 a.m. View Comments

New JConcepts Honeycomb motor plate for B6 with 3-gear laydown tranny

JConcepts has introduced a stylish, durable and lightweight motor plate for the laydown 3-gear transmission of the B6 buggy.

Aaron Waldron April 5, 2017, 8:17 a.m. View Comments

Matsukura signed with Arrowmax

Arrowmax RC has added multi-time world champion Naoto Matsukura to its star-studded international racing team.

Aaron Waldron April 5, 2017, 8:24 a.m. View Comments

Russian Grand Prix to be held during Moscow Hobby Expo next weekend

MicroRC.ru will host over 150 drivers across seven different electric off-road classes at a temporary track built inside the Crocus Expo shopping mall for the Russian Grand Prix during the Moscow Hobby Expo April 14-16.

Aaron Waldron April 5, 2017, 9:01 a.m. View Comments

New Kyosho V-One RsII 1/10-scale nitro touring car kit coming soon

Kyosho published a preview of its upcoming club-level nitro touring car kit to its company blog, with new shocks and shock towers, re-designed front bumper, and more protective receiver box.

Aaron Waldron April 5, 2017, 3:41 p.m. View Comments

Yokomo signed Zambrzycki

After several years of racing the brand's vehicles as a privateer, young Polish national champion Bartek Zambrzycki has joined the Team Yokomo factory squad.

Aaron Waldron April 5, 2017, 8:27 a.m. View Comments

New Sweep Racing Micro Dot and Taper Pin 2WD and 4WD buggy tires for carpet and astroturf

Sweep Racing has introduced a new lineup of 1/10-scale off-road buggy tires designed to be used on artificial surfaces, available in two different compounds with sponge foam inserts.

Aaron Waldron April 5, 2017, 8:33 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Charles Hicks

Arizonan off-road racer Charles Hicks switched to Team Associated for 2017 after ten years with TLR - and won the biggest race of his career right away, crossing the finish line first in Expert Buggy at the Dirt Nitro Challenge in February. Learn mor

Aaron Waldron April 4, 2017, 1:57 p.m. View Comments

Watch Adam Drake describe the O.S. Speed XZ-B Spec III engine [VIDEO]

Mugen Seiki Racing star Adam Drake talked about the O.S. Speed XZ-B Spec III engine he uses in his buggy and truck in this new clip.

Aaron Waldron April 4, 2017, 8:27 a.m. View Comments

New EVO optional chassis for Capricorn C803

Capricorn RC has released a black-anodized aluminum chassis for its C803 that can be fitted with optional weights to alter the car's balance.

Aaron Waldron April 4, 2017, 8:46 a.m. View Comments

New TLR 8IGHT 4.0 HRC D plate mod [VIDEO]

TLR shares the latest modification used by the team on the 8IGHT and 8IGHT-E 4.0 buggies.

Mike Garrison April 4, 2017, 12:13 p.m. View Comments

Optional aluminum body posts for Team Magic E5 monster truck platform

Team Magic Europe released new aluminum body posts for the Team Magic Model E5 and E5 HX monster trucks, available in three color options.

Aaron Waldron April 4, 2017, 8:39 a.m. View Comments

New Serpent F110 SF3 1/10-scale electric formula kit [GALLERY]

Serpent has revamped its 1/10-scale formula on-road racing kit to form the new F110 SF3 with a new chassis and one-piece suspension plate among its updated features.

Aaron Waldron April 4, 2017, 9:05 a.m. View Comments

Santa Maria joined Indy RC World racing team

Indy RC World of Garland, TX has added On The Tone podcast host Mark Santa Maria to its team of drivers.

Aaron Waldron April 4, 2017, 3:34 p.m. View Comments

New JTP RC Titanium ball stud and screw kits

Jared Tebo has announced his new JTP RC Titanium ball stud and screw kits for the Kyosho RB6.6 and ZX6.6 buggies.

Mike Garrison April 4, 2017, 9:33 a.m. View Comments

New Flash Point RC magnetic wheel wrench and 17mm wheel nuts

Flash Point RC has released a lightweight wheel wrench with a built-in magnet, and knurled, captured wheel nuts with a small steel screw and nut to help keep it in place during quick tire changes.

Aaron Waldron April 4, 2017, 9:48 a.m. View Comments

New Raceform Lazer 1/8-scale tire jig

After months of designing, prototyping, and testing, Raceform has released their Lazer 1/8-scale tire gluing jig.

Mike Garrison April 4, 2017, 10:54 a.m. View Comments

New Pro-Line Racing X-MAXX Impulse wheels and Badlands tire [VIDEO]

Pro-Line has released their new Impulse bead-loc wheels and Badlands tire for the Traxxas X-MAXX.

Mike Garrison April 4, 2017, 10:19 a.m. View Comments

Team LC Racing sweep at 3rd Annual Thumb RC Mini Nats

Team LC Racing dominated the 1/14 Buggy, 1/14 Short Course and 1/14 Truggy classes at the 3rd Annual Thumb RC Mini Nats hosted by ROVE.

Mike Garrison April 4, 2017, 10:32 a.m. View Comments

LRC EXCLUSIVE: What happened with yesterday's ROAR Nationals entries?

If you tried signing up last night for the ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals at Stateline R/C Raceway in Fremont, IN, you may have had issues processing your entry - and are probably worried about whether or not you’ll make it into the event. LiveRC spoke

Aaron Waldron April 4, 2017, 10:11 a.m. View Comments

New REDS Racing 3rd Collection t-shirt

REDS Racing has debuted a new apparel design, with two different logos on a black t-shirt available in S through XXXL.

Aaron Waldron April 4, 2017, 9:36 a.m. View Comments

New XRAY X12 and X10 black progressive shock spring

XRAY has released the new black progessive shock spring designed to provide increased overall traction, steering response, and off-power steering.

Mike Garrison April 4, 2017, 10:42 a.m. View Comments

New Pro-Line Racing Positron 1/8-scale buggy tire

Pro-Line has unveiled their newest 1/8-scale buggy tire; the Positron.

Mike Garrison April 4, 2017, 10:10 a.m. View Comments

New MOTIV RC MC2 brushless motors

MOTIV RC has introduced a new lineup of brushless racing motors for the 2017 called MC2, available in all popular spec- and modified-class winds.

Aaron Waldron April 3, 2017, 2:59 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Should first-turn pile-ups get restarted?

If a heads-up start results in a multi-car pile-up, do you think the race director should give the field a second chance at a clean start?

Aaron Waldron April 3, 2017, 11:02 a.m. View Comments

Double win for Pain, E-Buggy victory for Mitchell at Western Australia 1/8-Scale Off-Road State Titles

The Radio Rally Club in Canning Vale, which has the only grass off-road track on the continent, hosted the AARCMCC Western Australia 1/8-Scale Off Road State Titles last weekend, where Josh Pain won the nitro buggy and truck classes and Chris Mitchel

Aaron Waldron April 3, 2017, 3:21 p.m. View Comments

Double for Drake at SoCal Nitro Shootout [GALLERY]

Adam Drake victorious in both Pro Buggy and Pro Truggy classes at the 2017 SoCal Nitro Shootout.

Mike Garrison April 3, 2017, 11:17 a.m. View Comments

GUEST POST: Tyler Hooks talked to Austin Wick

Texas off-road racer and aspiring RC writer Tyler Hooks put together an interview with rising Midwest talent Austin Wick with a combination of silly and serious questions to give our audience a bit of insight into the youngster’s life and racing care

Aaron Waldron April 3, 2017, 4:14 p.m. View Comments

Kosciuszek, Gillespie Jr., Richards and Olson biggest winners of 29th annual April Fools Classic [VIDEO]

Reedy-powered and JConcepts-equipped Team Associated driver Alex Kosciuszek won the Modified 2WD Buggy and Short Course classes, his teammate Rob Gillespie Jr. won the Modified 4WD buggy class, and Team Losi Racing star JP Richards crossed the finish

Aaron Waldron April 3, 2017, 1:52 p.m. View Comments

New Team Orion CRF RS Factory V3 WC edition .21 off-road engine

Team Orion has introduced a new version of its 3-port off-road buggy engine celebrating David Ronnefalk's IFMAR Worlds victory last year, with a DLC-treated crankshaft, specially tuned case and sleeve, and ceramic bearing.

Aaron Waldron April 3, 2017, 9:57 a.m. View Comments

GT5 gas truck conversion for T5M stadium truck [VIDEO]

After months of testing, Casey Wright is now offering his GT5 nitro conversation for the T5M stadium truck.

Aaron Waldron April 3, 2017, 10:23 a.m. View Comments

New VRP B6 and B64 aluminum rear hub inserts

VRP has released their new aluminum rear hub inserts, replacing the stock plastic inserts found on the Team Associated B6 and B64 buggies.

Mike Garrison April 3, 2017, 12:12 p.m. View Comments

New JQ Racing 151cc fuel tank for RC8T3

After unsuccessfully bumping up from the Pro Truck B-Main at the Silver State two weeks ago, JQ Racing has introduced a new 151cc fuel tank for the RC8T3.

Aaron Waldron March 31, 2017, 11:05 a.m. View Comments

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