LiveRC - Press Releases

SCVRC to host inaugural Pro-Line Racing Indoor Gauntlet

SCVRC in Santa Clarita, CA will host a one-day race on its indoor track this coming October.

Aaron Waldron July 8, 2016, 5:26 a.m. View Comments

Maifield confirmed for Dragon Stone Asian Nitro Buggy Championships in China

Ryan Maifield - one of the fastest RC drivers on the planet - will held to Liaoyang City, China in September to compete for the inaugural Dragon Stone Asian Nitro Buggy Championship title.

Aaron Waldron July 7, 2016, 12:39 p.m. View Comments

Funny RC short course truck sprinkler hack [VIDEO]

Hobbico's Keep It RC channel came up with a convenient use for an HPI Racing Super 5SC Flux to keep that luscious lawn nice and green this summer.

Aaron Waldron July 7, 2016, 2:38 p.m. View Comments

Intech's Petitt scored E-Buggy podium finish at FZRC Fourth of July race

Ryan Petitt drove his Intech Racing BR-6E from fifth on the grid to third by the end of the final at FZRC Raceway's holiday race.

Aaron Waldron July 7, 2016, 10:02 a.m. View Comments

German touring car ace Steven Weiss joined Team Magic Europe

Team Magic Europe has signed former Euros runner-up Steven Weiss to its growing team of touring car racers campaigning the E4RS III Plus chassis.

Aaron Waldron July 6, 2016, 10:35 a.m. View Comments

HB Racing looking for team drivers

Now that HB Racing has settled under its new ownership, the brand is actively searching for racer representatives.

Aaron Waldron July 6, 2016, 10 a.m. View Comments

Matias joined Maxima

Maxima Europa announced the signing of former European Champion and IFMAR Worlds Runner-Up Miguel Matias.

Aaron Waldron July 5, 2016, 9:43 a.m. View Comments

Drone racing demo at OCRC Raceway [VIDEO]

Watch a group of pilots tear up the space directly above the track at OCRC Raceway!

Aaron Waldron July 5, 2016, 2:53 p.m. View Comments

Watch Pro-Line's new M3-compound Destroyer monster truck tires in action

Pro-Line's new M3-compound Destroyer tires give any 2.2-inch monster truck track-ripping grip - watch this Grave Digger go nuts!

Aaron Waldron July 1, 2016, 7:19 a.m. View Comments

RC community came together to replace stolen buggy

The nitro buggy stolen from Hunter Cupp at the Alabama Manufacturer Shootout hasn't yet been recovered - but Jeramy Riggs worked with his sponsors and friends to get him up and running again.

Aaron Waldron June 30, 2016, 1:18 p.m. View Comments

Improved Team Associated V2 diff shimming method and supplemental shim pack

Team Associated engineers have developed a better shimming method for the new V2 1/8-scale differentials - and a supplemental shim pack is available for current owners.

Aaron Waldron June 29, 2016, 7:38 a.m. View Comments

Warsaw Moto Show added to sixth Euro Offroad Series season calender

The second round of the upcoming Euro Offroad Series will be held at the largest exhibition center in Central Europe, in front of a crowd of thousands of automotive enthusiasts.

Aaron Waldron June 28, 2016, 9:52 a.m. View Comments

Watch Drake describe his radio tray [VIDEO]

In his latest video, Mugen Seiki's Adam Drake talked about how he assembles and wires his radio tray.

Aaron Waldron June 28, 2016, 2:34 p.m. View Comments

Watch Adam Drake describe his engine break-in procedure [VIDEO]

In Jason Snyder's latest Short Course World video, Adam Drake walks through the steps he follows to properly break-in his engines.

Aaron Waldron June 27, 2016, 8:51 a.m. View Comments

Infinity's Collari talks about tuning with track width [VIDEO]

The first episode of the new YouTube channel Creation Model TV shows 9-time World Champion Lamberto Collari explaining the effect of changing track width on the performance of his Infinity racing car.

Aaron Waldron June 27, 2016, 8:43 a.m. View Comments

Cradock shows how to check and maintain a nitro engine [VIDEO]

Elliott Boots' mechanic Mike Cradock walks through the steps of checking an engine for damage and performing routine engine maintenance.

Aaron Waldron June 27, 2016, 1:58 p.m. View Comments

Nitro buggy stolen at AMS

Hunter Cupp of Cullman, AL had his HB D815 stolen from his pit trailer while watching the Pro Buggy final last weekend.

Aaron Waldron June 27, 2016, 2:21 p.m. View Comments

Hobby Action RC Raceway Chandler now under construction

Hobby Action has begun building its new indoor off-road RC track in Arizona.

Aaron Waldron June 24, 2016, 8:16 a.m. View Comments

The Big Apple Novarossi Nitro Challenge to be broadcasted live!

Ryan Lutz will be back to defend his title at The Big Apple Novarossi Nitro Challenge against former champ Adam Drake and the fastest off-road racers in the Northeast. You'll be able to watch every lap live on LiveRC!

Aaron Waldron June 24, 2016, 7:38 a.m. View Comments

Fiftieth Euro Touring Series race kicks off in Luxembourg with Coelho on cusp of title

The magnificent Mini Circuit Ville de Luxembourg hosts the 50th Euro Touring Series event in history this weekend with XRAY's Bruno Coelho leading Marc Rheinard and defending champ Ronald Volker in the overall standings.

Aaron Waldron June 24, 2016, 9:02 a.m. View Comments

Serpent signed Loran Whiting

Top US nitro on-road racer Loran Whiting has signed with Serpent ahead of this year's 200mm Worlds in Italy.

Aaron Waldron June 23, 2016, 11:59 a.m. View Comments

Tessmann shows how to pack for nitro races [VIDEO]

2014 IFMAR Nitro Off-Road World Champion Ty Tessmann walks through the steps of preparing to travel for a race in his latest video.

Aaron Waldron June 23, 2016, 7:29 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts Indoor National Series finals moved to different date

The JConcepts Indoor National Series finals at Speed RC have been pushed back one weekend to December 10-11.

Aaron Waldron June 22, 2016, 9:53 a.m. View Comments

Ohio RC Factory to host Ohio State Outdoor 1:8 Championship next month

The Ohio RC Factory will host nitro and electric 1/8-scale off-road racers to compete in a special one-day event.

Aaron Waldron June 22, 2016, 3:25 p.m. View Comments

Maxima Europa signed Malin Karlsen to contract extension

Malin Karlsen will continue running Maxima fuel through the 2017 season.

Aaron Waldron June 22, 2016, 9:39 a.m. View Comments

SRS Raceway Fireworks Spectacular Series double-header

SRS Raceway is hosting separate races on July 3 and 4, with trophies for the top three in each of ten classes after both results are combined.

Aaron Waldron June 22, 2016, 3:59 p.m. View Comments

E-Buggy gets backward in gnarly whip during post-race contest [VIDEO]

Dean's Discount Hobbies and Race Complex in New Port Richey, FL organized a freestyle whip contest after races concluded on Saturday - and Tekno RC team driver Laurence Mayes threw down hard.

Aaron Waldron June 22, 2016, 10:58 a.m. View Comments

Watch Adam Drake show off Mugen Seiki's new NMB bearings [VIDEO]

In his latest video, Mugen Seiki Racing driver Adam Drake demonstrated just how free and efficient the new NMB bearing are over the stock pieces.

Aaron Waldron June 21, 2016, 9:12 a.m. View Comments

5150 Media Productions Saturday night pit walk at ROAR Nats [VIDEO]

5150 Media Productions' Cory Drachenberg and his Come Drive With Us camera followed Joe Bornhorst and Tyler Hooks through the pit area after qualifying concluded at the ROAR Nationals for a series of riveting interviews.

Aaron Waldron June 21, 2016, 8:18 a.m. View Comments

Baker and Smith won tenth annual Big Fat Turkey Race

Barry "The Fabulous One" Baker won a three-way tie to take the Modified Touring Car class title at the Roadrunners RC Club annual event in Ventura, CA, while Kevin Smith topped the Stock division.

Aaron Waldron June 21, 2016, 1:26 p.m. View Comments

Drake and Lutz signed to new CowRC factory team

Cow RC, "the radio control maintenance king," launched its new factory team by signing two of the biggest names in the game - Adam Drake and Ryan Lutz.

Aaron Waldron June 21, 2016, 7:19 a.m. View Comments

Do pro racers use modified nitro engines? [VIDEO]

Cory Drachenberg from 5150 Media Productions and RC Depot asked a bunch of the top drivers at the ROAR Nationals if they used specially modified nitro engines.

Aaron Waldron June 20, 2016, 2:32 p.m. View Comments

Landen joined XRAY junior team

Ten-year-old Swedish off-road racer Alexander Landen is the latest rising star chosen to be groomed by XRAY's racing program.

Aaron Waldron June 17, 2016, 8:45 a.m. View Comments

Kurzbuch and Wischnewski resume ENS title chase at round two after 8-week break

The second round of the Euro Nitro Series will take part in Ettlingen, Germany this weekend, with season opener winners Simon Kurzbuch and Dirk Wischnewski hoping to pick up where they left off in April.

Aaron Waldron June 17, 2016, 8:04 a.m. View Comments

Ryan Lutz teaches ride height tuning [VIDEO]

Tekno RC's latest how-to video featuring star driver Ryan Lutz covers adjusting and tuning ride height.

Aaron Waldron June 17, 2016, 1:29 p.m. View Comments

How to polish Pro-Line bead-loc rings [VIDEO]

Looking to give your crawler a new look? Pro-Line Racing published a video showing the step-by-step process of removing the powder coating from its bead lock rings and polishing them to a brilliant shine.

Aaron Waldron June 17, 2016, 1:51 p.m. View Comments