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R5 of ETS 2018 returns to Apeldoorn

For the second time this season the Yokomo Euro Touring Series revisits one of the tracks from the past with Apeldoorn in the Netherlands the destination for drivers for Round 5 this weekend.

Tyler Hooks June 22, 2018, 9:19 a.m. View Comments

Tessmann 2012 Worlds buggy and trophy auction for Gonzalez family

Ty Tessmann has very generously donated his 1/8-scale HPI Racing Buggy from the 2012 IFMAR World Championship in which he took 2nd place. All proceeds from the sale of this will go to aid the family of Pro-Line employee Gerardo Gonzalez, whose 3-year

Mike Garrison June 21, 2018, 8:24 a.m. View Comments

Bladder vs. Emulsion shocks explained by TLR [VIDEO]

TLR team manager, Kevin Gahan, explains the difference step by step between bladder and emulsion shocks.

Mike Garrison June 20, 2018, 2:31 p.m. View Comments

Schumacher to solely distribute LRP in the UK

Schumacher Racing Products Ltd and Lautenbach Racing Products GmbH are pleased to announce a new partnership for LRP UK Distribution.

Tyler Hooks June 20, 2018, 12:06 p.m. View Comments

Ty Tessmann takes over Top 25 RC leaderboard with ROAR Nats win

Following a dominant weekend at the ROAR Off-Road Fuel Nationals, Ty Tessmann takes the number one spot on the Top 25 RC Rankings leaderboard.

Mike Garrison June 20, 2018, 2:22 p.m. View Comments

Lars Hoppe re-signs with REDS Racing

Lars Hoppe has re-signed with REDS Racing through 2019.

Mike Garrison June 19, 2018, 11:28 a.m. View Comments

ROAR 1/8-scale Electric Off-Road Nationals schedule shortened

ROAR has announced the Executive Committee has decided to shorten the 1/8-scale Electric Off-Road Nationals schedule by one day.

Mike Garrison June 19, 2018, 12:06 p.m. View Comments

RC RAD announces ROAR Nationals Fantasy Pick Giveaway

RC RAD announces a Fantasy Pick Social Media giveaway for today's ROAR Fuel Off-Road National finals.

Mike Garrison June 17, 2018, 5:52 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts debuts The Ellipse tire at ROAR Nats

JConcepts debuts their newest tread pattern for this week's ROAR 1/8-scale Fuel Off-Road Nationals; known as The Eclipse.

Mike Garrison June 16, 2018, 2:31 p.m. View Comments

1up Racing charity raffle in memory of Mike Reedy

Enter to win Barry Baker's Team Associated TC7.1 fresh off the track from this year's Reedy Race in the 1up Racing Mike Reedy Memorial Charity with all proceeds donated to the National Parkinson Foundation.

Mike Garrison June 15, 2018, 7:28 a.m. View Comments

ROAR NATIONALS: Tessmann TQ's buggy and truggy R1

Ty Tessmann topped qualfer number 1 in both buggy and truggy at the 2018 ROAR 1/8th scale off-road nationals.

Tyler Hooks June 15, 2018, 11:22 a.m. View Comments

[UPDATED]: Shipping carrier loses Pro-Line tire shipment for ROAR Nats

We have just received word that Pro-Line Racing's entire shipment of tires for their team drivers here at the ROAR Nationals has been lost in transit.

Mike Garrison June 14, 2018, 9:25 a.m. View Comments

RC Crew Chief Motor Dyno Series episode 2

Episode 2 of the RC Crew Chief Motor Dyno Series has been uploaded to Youtube.

Tyler Hooks June 14, 2018, 7:08 a.m. View Comments

Photos of the forthcoming TLR 8ight-X

Team Losi Racing has allowed over the body shots of their new platform the 8ight-X. Looks like the official announcement will be tomorrow.

Tyler Hooks June 13, 2018, 12:43 p.m. View Comments

TLR 8ight-X under the body photos

Team Losi Racing has authorized the posting of photos under the body of the new 8ight-X.

Tyler Hooks June 13, 2018, 7:59 p.m. View Comments

WATCH LIVE: 2018 ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals

Watch the LIVE coverage of the 2018 ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals from Southside R/C Raceway in Lake City, Florida starting on Thursday, June 14th at 8:00am EDT!

Mike Garrison June 12, 2018, 10:39 a.m. View Comments

2018 Quebec Classic event information

JTQ has announced the dates and information for the upcoming 2018 Quebec Classic.

Tyler Hooks June 12, 2018, 11:04 a.m. View Comments

Toyz 4 Boyz announces season opener in memory of Steven Cromwell

Toyz 4 Boyz in New Bedford, Massachusetts has announced their season opener race on July 1st, which is being held in memory of good friend Steven Cromwell.

Mike Garrison June 11, 2018, 8:54 a.m. View Comments

Dates announced for the 2019 Off-Road JAM

The seventh annual Off-Road JAM, organized and hosted by LiveRC's Mike and Britani Garrison, will be held at Fastlane Raceway in Blue Springs, Missouri on January 11-13, 2019.

Mike Garrison June 11, 2018, 12:31 p.m. View Comments

Intense 1/10-scale battle expected at ENS Germany

Round 2 of the high profile Onroad Nitro Championship is back on familiar asphalt as the world’s best drivers descend on the Minidrom Ettlingen track in Germany this weekend.

Tyler Hooks June 8, 2018, 9:19 a.m. View Comments

FCC proposes $2.8 million fine against HobbyKing

The FCC has proposed a $2.8 million fine against HobbyKing for marketing non-compliant transmitters used to relay video from drones to amateur drone operators.

Mike Garrison June 7, 2018, 8:26 a.m. View Comments

Check out the XRS UK dates

The Xray team have released the dates for the upcoming XRS UK series.

Tyler Hooks June 7, 2018, 9:34 a.m. View Comments

XRS South East Asia round information

Here is all the information regarding the XRS East Asia round in early July.

Tyler Hooks June 6, 2018, 8:58 a.m. View Comments

Watch insane R/C car jump at Horizon Hobby RC Fest [VIDEO]

Somewhere in between the racing, wide variety of activities, and workshops was this insane stunt session. Hang on tight, and watch this 1/8-scale buggy launch its way high above the crowd below.

Mike Garrison June 4, 2018, 9:40 a.m. View Comments

Watch BeachRC pay it forward to one local racer [VIDEO]

Watch as BeachRC puts a smile on the face of one local Traxxas Slash racer as they present him with a race ready 17.5 2wd buggy, complete with new transmitter, and ready to hit the track.

Mike Garrison June 4, 2018, 9:07 a.m. View Comments

Takeshi Yokoyama joins the Xpress Factory Racing Team

Xpress RC announces the signing of Japanese racer Takeshi Yokoyama to their factory racing team.

Mike Garrison June 4, 2018, 8:59 a.m. View Comments

AMain Hobbies FREE t-shirt giveaway is back!

It’s back for a limited time, AMain Hobbies FREE t-shirt giveaway when you spend more than $150.

Mike Garrison June 1, 2018, 12:41 p.m. View Comments

Nikolai Haaheim rejoins Schumacher Racing

Schumacher Racing would like to welcome back top Norwegian on road driver Nikolai Haaheim to the team.

Tyler Hooks May 31, 2018, 9:27 a.m. View Comments

AMAIN HOBBIES MANUFACTURERS CUP: Watch it LIVE!

The 2018 A Main Hobbies Manufacturer Cup is getting set to kick-off at Silver Dollar R/C Raceway in Chico, California! With many of the nation's top drivers in attendance, a heads-up pro class format, and a world-class facility - we are sure to see s

Mike Garrison May 31, 2018, 2:47 p.m. View Comments

Off-road star Elliott Boots hits the asphalt at Leno [VIDEO]

Off-Road World Championship contender, Elliott Boots, takes the wheel of a Kyosho GT3 and hits the asphalt for some laps around the Leno asphalt on-road track.

Mike Garrison May 30, 2018, 12:24 p.m. View Comments

Oklahoma Hobbies and RC announces "AMP CAMP" - Summer R/C Kids Camp

Oklahoma Hobbies and RC announces their educational R/C camp called "Amp Camp", where kids will be able to learn how to build, work on, and drive their very own R/C cars.

Mike Garrison May 30, 2018, 11:47 a.m. View Comments

David Ronnefalk explains caster and choosing the proper caster blocks [VIDEO]

In the latest episode of "Pro Tips By David Ronnefalk", the World champ discusses and explains front caster and choosing the proper caster blocks for your racing conditions.

Mike Garrison May 30, 2018, 12:16 p.m. View Comments