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INDUSTRY ANALYTICS: Weekly Stats [12/4 - 12/10]

Ever wondered how many people are racing R/C cars in America? Is the hobby growing or declining? Which classes are gaining and losing popularity? With the help of LiveTime Scoring we have the answers in LiveRC's new weekly segment "Industry Analytics

Mike Garrison Dec. 11, 2019, 3:51 p.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Slower is Faster

After swapping from a 6.5 Mod motor to a 13.5 Spec motor in his 4wd buggy, Mike is reminded that sometimes going faster means slowing down.

Mike Garrison Dec. 10, 2019, 9:51 a.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: Which Season Do You Race More Often?

For this week's Monday Morning Poll we want to which season do you race more often, and why? Take the poll and share your thoughts, comments, and opinions below!

Mike Garrison Dec. 9, 2019, 1:58 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: 1989 Kyosho Turbo Burns 1/8 Nitro Buggy [VIDEO]

For this week's Flashback Friday we travel back in time to the 1989 release of the Kyosho Turbo Burns 1/8 Nitro Buggy!

Mike Garrison Dec. 5, 2019, 9:20 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Ty's Money Saving Homegrown Tips and Tricks [VIDEO]

Who knew that braiding horses hair, getting a flat on your dirt bike, playing a friendly game of darts, or finding that old putty knife from when you fixed the hole in the wall could be so beneficial to your R/C car racing? Watch as Ty Tessmann share

Mike Garrison Dec. 3, 2019, 9:34 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Tim Lime - SWORKz New USA Team Manager

For this week's Talk It Up Tuesday we sit down with newly appointed SWORKz USA Team Manager, Tim Lime, to discuss his new role, the brand, and more.

Mike Garrison Dec. 3, 2019, 8:43 a.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: Which Team Will See the Biggest Changes for 2020?

For this week's Monday Morning Poll we which team you think will see the biggest changes for 2020? Take the poll and share your thoughts, opinions, and predictions below!

Mike Garrison Dec. 2, 2019, 8:42 a.m. View Comments

LAST CHANCE to SAVE BIG! - LiveTime Cyber Monday Transponder Sale

It's the last chance to save big with the LiveTime Scoring Cyber Monday sale going on until 11:59pm Central Standard Time tonight! All MyLaps Transponders are heavily discounted at unbelievable prices!

Mike Garrison Dec. 2, 2019, 11:13 a.m. View Comments

Happy Thanksgiving from LiveRC!

In celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends, we will be out of the office November 28-29, 2019. From all of us here, we want to say THANK YOU for being a LiveRC viewer and supporter. From our family to yours, we wish you ALL

Mike Garrison Nov. 27, 2019, 9:43 a.m. View Comments

Ran Out of Talent Podcast: Zac Donathen

In episode 37 Joe has an in depth interview with Zac Donathen from Donathen Racing Products.

Tyler Hooks Nov. 25, 2019, 10:59 a.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: When You Build a New Kit, Do You Start with the Stock Setup or Do You Immediately Use a Different Setup Before Driving It?

For this week's Monday Morning Poll we want to know when you build a new kit, do you start with the stock setup or do you immediately use a different setup before driving your new car?

Mike Garrison Nov. 25, 2019, 8:39 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Pro-Line's Carnage Break Away Truck Body [VIDEO]

For this week's Flashback Friday we travel back to one of the more unique releases during the high point of short course R/C racing with the Pro-Line Racing Desert Rat "Carnage" body - a that body designed to mimic full-size trucks by breaking away a

Mike Garrison Nov. 21, 2019, 9:33 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Top 10 Overtakes in R/C [VIDEO]

Watch this YouTube compilation from Greek R/C racer, Dimitris Ioannidis, featuring some of the wildest R/C passes caught on film!

Mike Garrison Nov. 19, 2019, 9:57 a.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: What is Your Favorite Surface to Race On?

For this week's Monday Morning Poll we want to know what is your favorite surface to race on, and why? Take the poll and share your thoughts, comments, and opinions below!

Mike Garrison Nov. 14, 2019, 12:48 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: 1996 ROAR Modified Off-Road Nationals [VIDEO]

For this week's Flashback Friday we once again join Gene Husting as he takes us through the 1996 ROAR Modified Off-Road Nationals hosted by Wagonhill Hobbies in Butler, Pennsylvania. A few familiar faces include Jason Ruona, Mark Pavidis, Curtis Hust

Mike Garrison Nov. 14, 2019, 12:26 p.m. View Comments

The Voice RC Podcast: Brandon Rose

This week’s guest on The Voice RC Podcast is Brandon Rose. He drives for Serpent and has been tearing it up this year.

Tyler Hooks Nov. 13, 2019, 9:51 a.m. View Comments

Female Perspective: Makenzi Harbuck

Makenzi Harbuck provides a unique female perspective as an elder of what could be considered the East Coast's next generation of drivers.

Tyler Hooks Nov. 12, 2019, 9:12 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Miracle Main in Milwaukee [VIDEO]

In one of miraculous and shocking turn of events during the Team Associated Championships at Trackside Raceway, watch as a 9-year old's hopes of winning are crushed but suddenly brought back to life mid-race by the stunning act of kindness from his c

Mike Garrison Nov. 12, 2019, 11:26 a.m. View Comments

New Factory RC Leading Edge TLR 22 5.0 Carbon Fiber Hop-Ups

Factory RC releases their new "Leading Edge" line of carbon fiber hop-ups for the TLR 22 5.0, and a sneak peek of new parts coming soon for the Team Associated B74.

Mike Garrison Nov. 11, 2019, 8:54 a.m. View Comments

XRAY's Factory Team Introduce the T4'20 Touring Car [VIDEO]

XRAY factory team drivers present the all-new XRAY T4'20 and explain the main difference and improvements of the new car.

Mike Garrison Nov. 11, 2019, 9:31 a.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: How Soon After a New R/C Car Is Released Are You Likely to Buy One?

For this week's Monday Morning Poll we want to know how soon after a new R/C car is released are you likely to buy one? Take the poll and share your reasoning, comments, and opinions below!

Mike Garrison Nov. 8, 2019, 4:01 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: 1984 ROAR Off-Road Nationals Raw Footage [VIDEO]

For this week's Flashback Friday we travel back to 1984 to relive the ROAR Off-Road Nationals. Check out this amazing footage put together and shared by YouTube user Dirt-Burners, which features a full broadcast of Philadelphia Channel 3 TV's "Cars 3

Mike Garrison Nov. 7, 2019, 9:45 a.m. View Comments

The Legend Returns - New Losi Mini-T 2.0 RTR Stadium Truck [VIDEO]

Reinvented with modern technology and Team Losi Racing engineering, the Losi Mini-T 2.0 1/18-scale 2WD Truck honors the heritage of the original Mini-T with features and options never dreamed of back in the day.

Mike Garrison Nov. 7, 2019, 8:55 a.m. View Comments

FUTURE STARS OF RC: Spencer Klein

Check out this quick Future Stars of RC conversation with Mugen Seiki/Yokomo's Spencer Klein.

Tyler Hooks Nov. 7, 2019, 9:59 a.m. View Comments

Inside Adam Drake's Nitro Pit Bag [VIDEO]

What do you keep in your nitro pit bag? Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing shows you the items he keeps in his pit bag for nitro racing!

Mike Garrison Nov. 5, 2019, 2 p.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: R/C Epiphany - The Future is Bright

During his last visit to the local track, Mike had an "R/C epiphany", and quickly realized that despite the "negatives" that he has too often has focused on, the future of R/C is bright.

Mike Garrison Nov. 5, 2019, 9:56 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Ron Schuur

For this week's Talk It Up Tuesday we sit down Ron Schuur, Hobbywing team manager and owner of Schuur Speed, to discuss the two brands, stock class racing, the new 21.5 buggy class, and more!

Mike Garrison Nov. 5, 2019, 8:43 a.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: How Often Do You Replace Your R/C Car Bodies?

For this week's Monday Morning Poll we want to know how often do you replace your R/C car bodies? Take the poll and share your comments and opinions below!

Mike Garrison Nov. 1, 2019, 9:15 a.m. View Comments

IFMAR WORLDS: Saturday Finals Time Schedule

Click here to see the race and broadcast time schedule for Saturday's Finals at the 2019 IFMAR 1/8 IC Track World Championship!

Mike Garrison Nov. 1, 2019, 3:03 p.m. View Comments

JConcepts Now Accepting 2020 Sponsorship Applications

JConcepts is now accepting sponsorship applications for the 2020 race season.

Mike Garrison Nov. 1, 2019, 9:01 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Steel City's First Race - 2018 PROTOform Grand Prix [VIDEO]

For this week's Flashback Friday we travel back to the first ever R/C race at Steel City R/C Speedway, host of this week's IFMAR World Championship, for the 2018 PROTOform Nitro Grand Prix.

Mike Garrison Oct. 31, 2019, 3:14 p.m. View Comments

IFMAR WORLDS: Wednesday Qualifying Cancelled Due to Wind Safety Risks

Racing has been CANCELLED for today due to extreme high winds and for the safety of racers and spectators. Qualifying will resume tomorrow Thursday, October 31st.

Mike Garrison Oct. 30, 2019, 9:18 a.m. View Comments

Ryan Cavalieri and Yokomo Parting Ways? TLR? [UPDATE]

With the news of Cavalieri parting ways with Yokomo becoming more widely accepted, new rumors of Pudge moving over to Team Losi Racing is the new rumor. Cav has further ignited the fire on this #ThrowbackThursday to his days with Team Losi in the pas

Mike Garrison Oct. 28, 2019, 2:54 p.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: Should Stools Be Allowed on the Drivers Stand for Drivers Who Are Taller Than the Railing?

For this week's Monday Morning Poll we want to know - should stools be allowed on the drivers stand for drivers who are taller than the railing? Take the poll and share your opinions below!

Mike Garrison Oct. 25, 2019, 8:56 a.m. View Comments

LIVE COVERAGE - 2019 IFMAR 1/8 IC Track World Championship

The LiveRC crew is headed to Fontana, California to bring you our largest live R/C broadcast to date for the 2019 IFMAR 1/8 IC Track World Championship at Steel City Speedway - presented by Infinity!

Mike Garrison Oct. 25, 2019, 8:23 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: 2011 IFMAR 1/8 On-Road Worlds at Homestead

The IFMAR 1/8 On-Road World Championship returns to America next week at Steel City R/C Speedway in Fontana, California. As we prepare for the start of it, we flashback to the last time this event was held in America for the 2011 IFMAR Worlds held a

Mike Garrison Oct. 24, 2019, 1:50 p.m. View Comments

New Pro-Line Racing Grunt 1.9 Crawler Tires

Pro-Line is ready to equip and mobilize the fleet of military crawlers with the all-new combat-ready Grunt 1.9" tires.

Mike Garrison Oct. 24, 2019, 12:35 p.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Passing On the R/C Addiction

"This past weekend there were races happening all around me ranging from dirt off-road to carpet oval and everything in between. Despite the number of races, I did not go racing. Instead, I did something very, very, very bad – I watched the R/C addic

Mike Garrison Oct. 15, 2019, 11:44 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: AMain Hobbies CEO and Co-Founder Kendall Bennett

For this week's Talk It Up Tuesday, we sat down with AMain Hobbies CEO and Co-Founder, Kendall Bennett, to discuss where it all began, what it has become, the R/C industry highs and lows, and the recent AMain Cycling acquisition of Dan's Comp.

Mike Garrison Oct. 14, 2019, 11:53 a.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: Should Expert/Pro Level Drivers Be Allowed to Race Stock Classes?

For this week's Monday Morning Poll we want to know if expert/pro level drivers should be allowed to race stock classes? Take the poll and share your thoughts, comments, and opinions below!

Mike Garrison Oct. 11, 2019, 9:32 a.m. View Comments

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