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  FLASHBACK FRIDAY: The J82 Challenge

  While the JConcepts J82 never fully caught on, it was a really cool niche chassis and and interesting take on a T4 conversion to a "1/8th 2wd Buggy." Check out some footage of these epic buggies for this week's Flashback Friday.

  Tyler Hooks May 8, 2020, 12:46 p.m. View Comments
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  FUTURE STARS OF RC: Jacob Cruz

  Had the pleasure of catching up with young Jacob Cruz on-road extraordinaire, for this week's Future Stars of RC. At 11 years old he already has podium finishes at the Reedy Race, CTS Series, and The IIC.

  Tyler Hooks May 7, 2020, 2:21 p.m. View Comments
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  The Unprofessionals: The LiveRC Watch Parties

  The watch parties have been a bigger success than we expected and are a fun way to relive races of yesteryear, maybe we will keep them going!

  Tyler Hooks May 6, 2020, 10:53 a.m. View Comments
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  TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Scotty Ernst

  We caught up with Scotty Ernst this week for Tyler Hooks' first time doing the Talk It Up Tuesday.

  Tyler Hooks May 5, 2020, 10:35 a.m. View Comments
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  FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Thames Drive In 1977 - Radio Controlled Car Racing [VIDEO]

  For this week's Flashback Friday we travel back in time to the 1977 episode of Thames TV "Drive In" featuring host Mike Smith as he joins the BRCA for a close up look at the world of R/C car racing.

  Mike Garrison May 1, 2020, 9:48 a.m. View Comments
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  A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Restructuring Race Day with R/C Tee Times

  Stealing the idea from local motocross tracks, Mike Garrison questions whether an "R/C Tee Time" raceday format with higher entry fees and significantly limited entries for social distancing could potentially be the answer to get us back racing soone

  Mike Garrison April 28, 2020, 11:13 a.m. View Comments
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  TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Alejandro Vegas

  For this week's Talk It Up Tuesday we sit down with Alejandro Vegas the innovator behind the wildly popular "Unicorn" VRC Pro Simulator adapter to discuss everything from VSR Products and 3D printed shaft drive buggies to the future of wireless charg

  Mike Garrison April 28, 2020, 10:27 a.m. View Comments
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  MONDAY MORNING POLL: TSSMT Colored Shirts or Hoodies

  We started this poll Friday, but would you personally be interested in a TSSMT colored shirt or hoodie?

  Tyler Hooks April 27, 2020, 11:13 a.m. View Comments
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  FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Team Associated's The Winning Edge [VIDEO]

  For this week's Flashback Friday we travel back in time to join Roger Curtis, Gene Husting, Mike Reedy, Jim Halsey, and Jammin' Jay Halsey for "The Winning Edge" - and original Team Associated RC10 video masterpiece.

  Mike Garrison April 24, 2020, 12:15 p.m. View Comments
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  Don't Forget About R/C Tracks [VIDEO]

  Check out this very cool video montage message to Covid-19 from the R/C tracks of America put together by MHOR R/C Raceway!

  Mike Garrison April 24, 2020, 3:30 p.m. View Comments
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  FUTURE STARS OF RC: Jacob Hardison

  For this weeks Future Stars of RC we checked in with Jacob Hardison from Adrenaline RC. Check the interview out here.

  Tyler Hooks April 23, 2020, 11:43 a.m. View Comments
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  TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Spencer Rivkin

  For this week's Talk It Up Tuesday we sit down with two-time IFMAR World Champion Spencer Rivkin to discuss his career, the time off from racing, and more!

  Mike Garrison April 21, 2020, 8:11 a.m. View Comments
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  MONDAY MORNING POLL: Bashing or Crawling This Month

  For this week's Monday Morning Poll we want to know what you have been enjoying during the extra time at home?

  Tyler Hooks April 20, 2020, 11:20 a.m. View Comments
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  The Unprofessionals: Nitro Main Improvement

  It's time to improve our results in long nitro mains, check out some tips and tricks from Tyler Hooks.

  Tyler Hooks April 18, 2020, 1:59 p.m. View Comments
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  FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Jason Ruona's All Time Favorites - The RC10 [VIDEO]

  For this week's Flashback Friday we share the latest JConcepts episode of "Jason's All Time Favorites" as he gives an in-depth look at one of the most iconic R/C vehicles in history - the Team Associated RC10.

  Mike Garrison April 17, 2020, 11:56 a.m. View Comments
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  Female Perspective: Caty Carmendy

  Caty Carmendy is a school teacher by week and very fast 1/8th scale open class racer by weekend. We caught up with her this week for a Female Perspective.

  Tyler Hooks April 16, 2020, 10:44 a.m. View Comments
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  TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Jimmy Babcock

  For this week's Talk It Up Tuesday we sit down with accomplished racer, promoter, announcer, and hobby shop / track owner Jimmy Babcock!

  Mike Garrison April 14, 2020, 10:07 a.m. View Comments
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  MONDAY MORNING POLL: What is the Most Exciting IFMAR Worlds in History?

  For this week's Monday Morning Poll we want to know in your opinion, what has been the most exciting IFMAR World Championship race in history and why?

  Mike Garrison April 13, 2020, 11:02 a.m. View Comments
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  FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Malinski Edges Out Ronnefalk for VRC World Championship [VIDEO]

  For this week's Flashback Friday we travel back to an epic VRC Pro Simulator battle as Marcin Malinski edges out David Ronnefalk for the 2014 VRC 1/8 Nitro Buggy World Championship title from Naxos, Italy.

  Mike Garrison April 9, 2020, 12:18 p.m. View Comments
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  INDUSTRY ANALYTICS: Weekly Stats [4/1 - 4/7]

  Check out this past week's statistics and entry counts throughout America with the latest edition of Industry Analytics - powered by LiveTime Scoring.

  Mike Garrison April 9, 2020, 11:51 a.m. View Comments
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  FLASHBACK FRIDAY: JConcepts 2019 IFMAR 2wd World Championship Journey

  For this week's Flashback Friday we travel back to the 2019 IFMAR 1/10 Off-Road World Championships at HUDY Racing Arena where the JConcepts crew follows Spencer Rivkin, Ryan Maifield, Ryan Cavalieri and Joona Haatanen on their quest to winning a 2wd

  Mike Garrison April 3, 2020, 11:18 a.m. View Comments
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  INDUSTRY ANALYTICS: Weekly Stats [3/25 - 3/31]

  Check out this past week's statistics and entry counts throughout America with the latest edition of Industry Analytics - powered by LiveTime Scoring.

  Mike Garrison April 2, 2020, 10:44 a.m. View Comments
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  LiveRC Watch Party: 2020 DNC Pro Buggy Main

  Tonight's video watch party features the 2020 TheDirt Racing DNC Pro Buggy A-Main!

  Tyler Hooks April 1, 2020, 12:50 p.m. View Comments
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  A MOMENT WITH MIKE: The Silver Lining

  While this is a very trying time for millions of people around the globe, within the R/C industry Mike shares what he believes is the silver lining that has come from all that is happening in the world today.

  Mike Garrison April 1, 2020, 12:33 p.m. View Comments
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  Female Perspective: Jodi Eller

  Jodi Eller is a North East racer with a fantastic attitude and a lot of passion and talent for the hobby. We caught up with her just after she joined the AKA Products team and unfortunately now is stuck in this time of no racing. She is definitely ma

  Tyler Hooks March 31, 2020, 10:32 a.m. View Comments
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  The No Name RC Podcast: Kenji Taira

  The No Name Podcast caught up with the owner of Infinity and Creation Model, Kenji Taira.

  Tyler Hooks March 31, 2020, 1:48 p.m. View Comments
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  MONDAY MORNING POLL: Have You Built a Homemade R/C Track?

  Have you built a homemade R/C track in order to keep driving your favorite R/C cars from home?

  Mike Garrison March 30, 2020, 10:18 a.m. View Comments
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  This Shirt Supports My Track: Spencer Rivkin Auction

  Bid for a chance to win a buggy built by Spencer Rivkin and Brian Kinwald with the proceeds going to the This Shirt Supports My Track initiative.

  Tyler Hooks March 27, 2020, 8:52 p.m. View Comments
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  LiveRC Watch Party: 2016 IFMAR World Championship Main

  Today at 6:30 CST is the next LiveRC watch party. This time we are showing our coverage of the 2016 IFMAR World Championships main final from RC Tracks of Las Vegas.

  Tyler Hooks March 27, 2020, 10:36 a.m. View Comments
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  FLASHBACK FRIDAY: 1993 IFMAR 1/10 Off-Road Worlds [VIDEO]

  For this week's Flashback Friday we travel back in time to join Gene Husting and relive the 1993 IFMAR 1/10 Off-Road World Championships held in Basildon, England. Watch some of the best drivers of the era do battle in both the 2wd and 4wd buggy clas

  Mike Garrison March 27, 2020, noon View Comments
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  This Shirt Supports My Track: Welcome the New Sponsors

  We would like to welcome a couple of new sponsors to the This Shirt Supports My Track program. Tekin, RC America, RC1-Racing, Muchmore Yokomo, Fantom, Sworkz, Spencer Rivkin Racing, Avid Racing Concepts, and ROAR have all joined as of today!

  Tyler Hooks March 26, 2020, 5:22 p.m. View Comments
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  This Shirt Supports My Track: Win Maifield's Last Team Associated B5

  JConcepts has stepped up to support the This Shirt Supports My Track program. As we close into the $75,000 mark JConcepts have said that once we reach $100,000 they will be raffling off Ryan Maifield's last Team Associated B5 to one of the people who

  Tyler Hooks March 26, 2020, 4:09 p.m. View Comments
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  INDUSTRY ANALYTICS: Weekly Stats [3/18 - 3/24]

  Check out this past week's statistics and entry counts throughout America with the latest edition of Industry Analytics - powered by LiveTime Scoring.

  Mike Garrison March 26, 2020, 1:29 p.m. View Comments
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  This Shirt Supports My Track COVID-19 Pandemic Support Project

  LiveRC has organized the "This Shirt Supports My Track" initiative — an industry-wide project to help local R/C tracks stay alive during the COVID-19 pandemic. Let's all join together to ensure we have a place to race when this situation passes.

  Mike Garrison March 24, 2020, 2:52 p.m. View Comments
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  TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Leadfinger Racing's Chris Schaefer

  For this week's Talk It Up Tuesday we sit down with owner of Leadfinger Racing, Chris Schaefer, to discuss LFR's 10-year anniversary, new products, the industry, and more!

  Mike Garrison March 24, 2020, 9:59 a.m. View Comments
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  MONDAY MORNING POLL: Do You Participate in R/C Simulator Racing?

  For this week's Monday Morning Poll we want to know o you participate in R/C simulator racing (ex. VRC Pro)? If so, share your screen name below for others to join you from around the globe for some wheel-to-wheel fun!

  Mike Garrison March 23, 2020, 8:50 a.m. View Comments
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  FLASHBACK FRIDAY: 2006 Jakarta IFMAR Worlds [VIDEO]

  This week's Flashback Friday comes from a recent social media post from long-time professional, Chad Bradley. In response to the rough and rutted track conditions at the 2020 DNC, Chad recently shared this intense action packed replay of the 2006 IFM

  Mike Garrison March 19, 2020, 11:36 a.m. View Comments
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  INDUSTRY ANALYTICS: Weekly Stats [3/11 - 3/17]

  Check out this past week's statistics and entry counts throughout America with the latest edition of Industry Analytics - powered by LiveTime Scoring.

  Mike Garrison March 19, 2020, 11:06 a.m. View Comments
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  FUTURE STARS OF RC: Jermaine Robinson

  Tyler Hooks caught up with Intermediate Nitro Buggy winner from the 2020 Dirt Nitro Challenge, Jermaine Robinson, for this week's Future Stars of RC interview.

  Tyler Hooks March 18, 2020, 9:36 a.m. View Comments
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  MONDAY MORNING POLL: Which is More Important - Tread Pattern or Rubber Compound?

  For this week's Monday Morning Poll we want to know when choosing R/C racing tires which do you think is more important - tread pattern or rubber compound?

  Mike Garrison March 15, 2020, 7:53 p.m. View Comments
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