LiveRC - Press Releases

Bauer back with Novarossi

Austrian off-road racer Dominic Bauer has returned to Novarossi after a three-year hiatus.

Aaron Waldron June 16, 2016, 7:47 a.m. View Comments

Watch the Traxxas Revo 3.3 take a hike [VIDEO]

The latest Traxxas action clip shows a Revo 3.3 tearing up a trail - featuring some big air and plenty of engine noise!

Aaron Waldron June 16, 2016, 11:36 a.m. View Comments

Krapp signed with Schumacher off-road race team

World-class German touring car racer and former Euro Off-Road Series podium finisher Christopher Krapp will race the Schumacher CAT and Cougar buggies.

Aaron Waldron June 15, 2016, 8:25 a.m. View Comments

2017 Dirt Nitro Challenge information and early entry discount

The Dirt Racing has announced its plans for the 2017 Dirt Nitro Challenge - learn more here!

Aaron Waldron June 15, 2016, 6:05 p.m. View Comments

Official HB Racing press release

Neidhart SA has formally announced the future of Hot Bodies - which has now officially been renamed HB Racing.

Aaron Waldron June 15, 2016, 10:59 a.m. View Comments

Third annual Quebec Classic scheduled for August

Bego Racing RC Raceway, located just 20 minutes from downtown Montreal, will be the new host of the yearly Quebec Classic 1/8-scale off-road race.

Aaron Waldron June 14, 2016, 11:30 a.m. View Comments

Watch Drake explain how to improve the durability of a Lexan body [VIDEO]

In his latest video, Adam Drake offers tips to improve the strength of your new shell.

Aaron Waldron June 14, 2016, 5:06 p.m. View Comments

Thumb RC's 2016 race schedule

Thumb RC in Gagetown, MI will be inviting racers out for some "old school off-road racing" five times this summer.

Aaron Waldron June 14, 2016, 4:32 p.m. View Comments

BREAKING: Novak Electronics has closed its doors

After nearly 40 years in business, Novak Electronics ceased operations today.

Aaron Waldron June 13, 2016, 7:10 p.m. View Comments

Maifield overtook Tessmann in Top 25 RC rankings

After a runner-up finish at the ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals, Ryan Maifield unseated third-place finisher Ty Tessmann as the top-ranked driver in the world.

Aaron Waldron June 13, 2016, 7:26 p.m. View Comments

Ten final entries to IFMAR Worlds to be decided in Last Chance Qualifying Race

IFMAR has decided to allow ten more drivers to compete at the IFMAR Worlds this fall, and the spots will be determined in a pre-race competition!

Aaron Waldron June 12, 2016, 7:44 a.m. View Comments

Drake talked about Pro-Line's new SwitchBlade buggy tire [VIDEO]

Watch Mugen Seiki Racing driver Adam Drake describe the Pro-Line Racing SwitchBlade 1/8-scale buggy tire in this new video.

Aaron Waldron June 11, 2016, 10:12 a.m. View Comments

Jones joined LRP

Last year's Junior 1/8-Scale Buggy National Champion, Tyler Jones, has signed with LRP to power his cars and trucks.

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

JJ Wang signed with XRAY

After announcing his departure from long-time sponsor HB back in February, Chinese-American former IFMAR Worlds finalist JJ Wang has now agreed to race XRAY vehicles in electric on- and off-road.

Aaron Waldron June 9, 2016, 9:34 a.m. View Comments

37th annual U.S. Indoor Champs moves to new venue

The U.S. Indoor Champs - the original hotel lobby carpet race - will celebrate its 37th birthday at the Embassy Suites in Independence, OH, over the week of November 26-29th.

Aaron Waldron June 9, 2016, 10:04 a.m. View Comments

Cleanwerkz Performance now accepting racer resumes!

Cleanwerkz accepting sponsorship resumes for 2016!

Joe Adragna June 9, 2016, 4:46 p.m. View Comments

RC8B3 Front arms now in stock!

Front upper and lower arms are now in stock

Joe Adragna June 9, 2016, 8:25 p.m. View Comments

Rathiesky named XRAY Formula team manager

Three-time defending Formula class Euro Touring Series champ Jan Rathiesky will oversee XRAY's global network of X1 racers.

Aaron Waldron June 7, 2016, 1:36 p.m. View Comments

Entries open for 2016 ROAR Electric Off-Road Nationals

This year's ROAR National Championships will be used to determine the 2017 IFMAR Worlds team - and also marks the return of the 15-and-under Junior Buggy division. Sign-ups are now open!

Aaron Waldron June 7, 2016, 4:23 p.m. View Comments

Absolute Hobbyz to distribute KO Propo in the Americas

Absolute Hobbyz has added KO Propo radio gear to the list of brands it distributes to hobby shops - as well as sells through its online store.

Aaron Waldron June 7, 2016, 5:21 p.m. View Comments

Euro Nitro Series to begin checking exhaust stinger length and diameter

The Euro Nitro Series will be tightening pre- and post-race inspection starting with round two of the 2016 season, scheduled for June 17-19 in Ettlingen, Germany.

Aaron Waldron June 3, 2016, 9:14 a.m. View Comments

Lutz featured in Medina County Lifestyle Magazine

Pro RC racer and Medina, OH resident Ryan Lutz was featured in Medina County Lifestyle Magazine - with a first-person account of his RC racing career.

Aaron Waldron June 3, 2016, 8:09 a.m. View Comments

How to install Pro-Line's all-terrain cooler conversion in 30 seconds [VIDEO]

Pro-Line Racing showed how easy it is to convert your old, broken Igloo cooler wheels to a pair of dirt-ready monster truck tires in this quick video.

Aaron Waldron June 2, 2016, 2:31 p.m. View Comments

SWORKz Challenge by JConcepts at Silver Dollar RC Raceway track preview [VIDEO]

This weekend, A Main Performance Hobbies' Silver Dollar RC Raceway will host the annual SWORKz Challenge by JConcepts - and track builder Kevin Jelich gave racers an early look at the course.

Aaron Waldron June 2, 2016, 2:42 p.m. View Comments

Slow-mo turf off-road racing action from Shamrock RC [VIDEO]

YouTube user 5zero7 RC posted published a five-minute mash-up of trucks and buggies tearing up the turf off-road track at Shamrock RC in St. Peter, MN - and it's beautiful.

Aaron Waldron June 2, 2016, 9:53 a.m. View Comments

Nathan Dean signed with Futaba

Dirt oval racing champion Nathan Dean has signed with Futaba to use the brand's radio equipment and servos.

Aaron Waldron June 1, 2016, 4:01 p.m. View Comments

Triton RC signed Billy Fischer

Former ROAR Nationals runner-up Billy Fischer has joined the Triton RC team.

Aaron Waldron June 1, 2016, 8:30 a.m. View Comments

Sixth annual Coyote Hobbies Raceway Pro-Line Mid-Summer Shootout next Saturday

Coyote Hobbies Raceway in Victorville, CA is hosting their sixth annual Pro-Line Racing Mid-Summer Shootout, which is round two of the CHR Triple Crown Series. And if you can't make it, you'll be able to watch on LiveRC!

Aaron Waldron June 1, 2016, 12:39 p.m. View Comments

Serpent terminated contract with Marc Fischer

Just two months before electric on-road racer Marc Fischer and Serpent would've celebrated five years of working together, the team issued a statement saying they've ended Fischer's sponsorship.

Aaron Waldron June 1, 2016, 10:24 a.m. View Comments

2016 Bittydesign EURO Contest sold out with record entry count

The eighth annual Bittydesign EURO Contest sold out with a record number of entries!

Aaron Waldron June 1, 2016, 11:48 a.m. View Comments

Tekno RC signed Witsarut [VIDEO]

Top Thai driver Witsarut "Boy" Roumlarp has joined the Tekno RC racing team. Watch him break in his new car at New RC!

Aaron Waldron May 31, 2016, 8:43 a.m. View Comments

Watch Adam Drake talk about the new Mugen Seiki 4-shoe clutch [VIDEO]

Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing introduced the new 4-shoe clutch in this three-minute video.

Aaron Waldron May 31, 2016, 8:58 a.m. View Comments

Ripmax purchased HPI Racing

British hobby distributor Ripmax has purchased HPI Racing.

Aaron Waldron May 31, 2016, 10:21 a.m. View Comments

Traxxas vehicles bash and splash through water park [VIDEO]

Ever wanted to shred through a tube slide? Watch an assortment of Traxxas vehicles blast through Hawaiian Falls water park in Dallas - in what's definitely their coolest action video yet!

Aaron Waldron May 31, 2016, 9:16 a.m. View Comments

Smolnik to make return to 1/8-scale off-road with Prospeed MX1 and Ultimate engines

Hobby Pro USA's Andrew Smolnik has inked a deal with Bellgate Distributors to race an Ultimate-powered Prospeed MX1 buggy.

Aaron Waldron May 31, 2016, 3:05 p.m. View Comments

River Rat Raceway in Florida burglarized Tuesday morning

Two alleged criminals broke into River Rat Raceway in Palatka, FL shortly before 2 AM Tuesday morning, and stole thousands of dollars worth of kits. The facility is looking for any help to get them back.

Aaron Waldron May 27, 2016, 10:48 a.m. View Comments

LMR teased new off-road body

LMR posted an obscured photo hinting at an upcoming off-road buggy shell - what do you think it is?

Aaron Waldron May 26, 2016, 12:32 p.m. View Comments

Behind the scenes - how MIP shock springs are made [VIDEO]

MIP visited contracted manufacturer Centennial Spring Company to show how its shock springs are made. Check it out!

Aaron Waldron May 26, 2016, 8:51 a.m. View Comments

Watch Pro-Line's new Badlands MX28 rip up the Earth's surface [VIDEO]

With its motocross-inspired tread, the new Badlands MX28 from Pro-Line Racing are the most aggressive 2.8-inch monster truck tires ever made. Watch two equipped monsters tearing terrain!

Aaron Waldron May 26, 2016, 11:22 a.m. View Comments

Watch Paul Lemieux build a MOTIV RC M-Code brushless racing motor [VIDEO]

Multi-time national champion Paul Lemieux shows the production build and quality control processes that ensure each MOTIV RC M-Code brushless motor performs to its highest potential.

Aaron Waldron May 25, 2016, 8:39 a.m. View Comments