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LiveRC and Infinity Presents 2019 IFMAR 1/8 IC Track World Championships Live Broadcast

LiveRC is pleased to announce the live broadcast plan for the upcoming 2019 IFMAR 1/8 IC Track World Championships at Steel City Speedway in Fontana, California on October 24th – November 3rd, 2019. Live coverage will be abailable free of charge on

Mike Garrison Sept. 17, 2019, 10:30 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: RTR to Racer with AMain [VIDEO]

For years Mike has wanted to experiment by taking a budget friendly RTR buggy, putting it up against the high-end competition kits, upgrading it along the way, and working to see if it is possible to be a competitive local racer using a RTR platform.

Mike Garrison Sept. 17, 2019, 10:25 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Instagram's RC.DAD - Travis Hill

For this week's Talk It Up Tuesday we sit down with Travis Hill, the man behind the famous Instagram page @RC.DAD - a positive influencing R/C racing page reaching nearly 20,000 fans.

Mike Garrison Sept. 16, 2019, 3:42 p.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: Which Brand Will Win the IFMAR 2wd World Championship?

For this week's Monday Morning Poll we want to know what brand of buggy will win this year's IFMAR 2wd World Championship? Take the poll, and share your driver picks in the comments below!

Mike Garrison Sept. 13, 2019, 2:16 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Come Drive With Us - 2016 Southern Nationals [VIDEO]

This weekend hosts the 2019 Southern Nationals, and we take this opportunity to flashback and re-live the 2016 Southern Nationals with another episode of the 5150 Media Productions "Come Drive With Us" documentary series!

Mike Garrison Sept. 12, 2019, 9:44 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: My Turn in the Hot Seat

Over the years Mike has interviewed a lot people in the R/C industry, but now it's his turn in the hot seat with Hobbytown's Tommy DeFreece to discuss his early days in R/C, the future of R/C, online vs. hobby shop sales, the focus of the industry, a

Mike Garrison Sept. 10, 2019, 9:06 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Tony Newland

For this week's Talk It Up Tuesday we sit down with Tony Newland, the man behind Action RC Distribution and bringing LRP back to America!

Mike Garrison Sept. 9, 2019, 12:22 p.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: How Do You Read Your Daily Dose of LiveRC News?

For this week's Monday Morning Poll we want to how do you read your daily dose of news on LiveRC?

Mike Garrison Sept. 6, 2019, 2:49 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: The 15th Annual Dirt Nitro Challenge - 2014 [VIDEO]

With entries now open for the 2020 Dirt Nitro Challenge, we take this opportunity to flashback to the 15th annual DNC event held in 2014 at Fear Farm R/C Raceway in Phoenix, Arizona.

Mike Garrison Sept. 5, 2019, 9:44 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Asian Nitro Championships A-Main Replays [VIDEO]

Despite his lack of experience in nitro on-road racing, Mike thoroughly enjoys the sounds, smells, speed, and precision of it all as a spectator. Today he shares the high-flying action from the ANC Finale at Infinity International RC Speedway in Japa

Mike Garrison Sept. 3, 2019, 12:11 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Dreighton Stoub

For this week's Talk It Up Tuesday we sit down with 3-time 2019 Stock ROAR 1/10 Off-Road National Champion and privateer Dreighton Stoub.

Mike Garrison Sept. 3, 2019, 8:17 a.m. View Comments

Female Perspective: Jennifer Lathrop

Jennifer Lathrop has been a force in the oval scene for many years. She is a national champion and multi-time series/race winner across the country. We caught up with her for 'Female Perspective' as she makes the move back into Nitro Off-Road as well

Tyler Hooks Aug. 30, 2019, 11:37 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: 7 Out of 754 - The 2019 ROAR National Champions

754 different entries competed for a ROAR Off-Road National Championship title among the various classes in 2019, but only 7 of them reached that goal. Today, Mike congratulates and shares a list of your 2019 ROAR Off-Road National Champions!

Mike Garrison Aug. 27, 2019, 11:12 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: ROAR President Chuck Kleinhagen

For this week's Talk It Up Tuesday we check in with ROAR President, Chuck Kleinhagen, to discuss the latest happenings in ROAR, the 1/10 Off-Road Nationals, the future, and more.

Mike Garrison Aug. 27, 2019, 8:29 a.m. View Comments

2019 ROAR 1/10th Nationals: A3 Mains [VIDEO]

Check out all the A3 action from the 2019 ROAR 1/10th Scale Nationals presented by JConcepts, MKS, and Absolute Hobbyz.

Tyler Hooks Aug. 25, 2019, 5:28 p.m. View Comments

2019 ROAR 1/10th Nationals: Rivkin, Champlin, Maifield, Stoub, Batta, and Fuller Win A2

Rivkin, Champlin, Maifield, Stoub, Batta, and Fuller all took wins in the 2nd set of A-Mains here at the 2019 ROAR 1/10th Scale Electric Nationals.

Tyler Hooks Aug. 25, 2019, 1:05 p.m. View Comments

2019 ROAR 1/10th Nationals: A2 Mains [VIDEO]

Check out all the A2 action from the 2019 ROAR 1/10th Scale Nationals presented by JConcepts, MKS, and Absolute Hobbyz.

Tyler Hooks Aug. 25, 2019, 3:29 p.m. View Comments

2019 ROAR 1/10th Nationals: Tessmann, Phend, Stoub, and Fuller Win A1

Ty Tessmann took A1 of 2wd mod buggy, 4wd mod buggy, and modified truck, Dakotah Phend won mod short course, Dreighton Stoub won 2wd stock buggy, 4wd stock buggy, and stock short course, and Kaden Fuller took the final win in stock stadium truck.

Tyler Hooks Aug. 25, 2019, 10:18 a.m. View Comments

2019 ROAR 1/10th Nationals: A1 Mains [VIDEO]

Check out all the A1 action from the 2019 ROAR 1/10th Scale Nationals presented by JConcepts, MKS, and Absolute Hobbyz.

Tyler Hooks Aug. 25, 2019, 12:10 p.m. View Comments

2019 ROAR 1/10th Nationals: Rivkin, Maifield, Tessmann, Stoub, and Fuller are National Champions

Rivkin, Maifield, Tessmann, Stoub, and Fuller are your new 2019 ROAR 1/10th Scale National Champions.

Tyler Hooks Aug. 25, 2019, 4:21 p.m. View Comments

2019 ROAR 1/10th Nationals: Rivkin, Maifield, and Phend Top Q3

Round 3 has concluded at the 2019 ROAR 1/10th Off-Road Nationals, Spencer Rivkin took the TQ in 2wd mod buggy and mod stadium truck, Maifield took is first TQ in 4wd mod buggy, and Phend took the TQ in 2wd short course.

Tyler Hooks Aug. 24, 2019, 1:52 p.m. View Comments

2019 ROAR 1/10th Nationals: Rivkin, Maifield, Phend, and Tessmann are Top Qualifiers

Qualifying is complete here at the 2019 ROAR 1/10th Scale Nationals, Rivkin is your TQ in 2wd mod buggy, Ryan Maifield took 4wd mod buggy, Dakotah Phend took 2wd mod short course, Ty Tessmann TQed mod stadium truck.

Tyler Hooks Aug. 24, 2019, 5:59 p.m. View Comments

2019 ROAR 1/10th Nationals: Rivkin, Tessmann, Phend TQ R1

Round one of qualifying is over here at the 2019 ROAR 1/10th Off-Road Nationals here at EN Hobbies. Spencer Rivkin took 2wd Mod Buggy and 4wd Mod Buggy with Tessmann taking Mod Truck, Phend taking Mod Short Course.

Tyler Hooks Aug. 23, 2019, 12:16 p.m. View Comments

2019 ROAR 1/10th Nationals: Phend, Tessmann, Kosciuszek TQ Q2

The second round of qualifying is complete here at the 2019 1/10th Scale ROAR Nationals. Dakotah Phend is your 2wd Mod Buggy TQ, Tessmann took his 2nd TQ in Mod Truck as well as TQ in 4wd Mod Buggy, and Alex Kosciuszek TQed Mod Short Course.

Tyler Hooks Aug. 23, 2019, 5:29 p.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: How Many Times Per Month Do You Club Race?

For this week's Monday Morning Poll we want to how many times per month do you go club racing? Take the poll, and tag your favorite places to club race below!

Mike Garrison Aug. 23, 2019, 10:31 a.m. View Comments

2019 ROAR 1/10th NATIONALS: Rivkin, Tollard, and Phend Top Seeding

Spencer Rivkin took the top seed in 2wd buggy with Cole Tollard taking 4wd and Dakotah Phend topping stadium truck and short course.

Tyler Hooks Aug. 22, 2019, 7:31 p.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: ROAR 1/10 Nationals - A Decade of Results

For this week's "A Moment With Mike", Mike Garrison shares a look at the past 10 years worth of A-Main results in the Mod 2wd Buggy and 4wd Buggy classes. He questions the number of new names vs. repeat names over the years, and points out which driv

Mike Garrison Aug. 20, 2019, 9:25 a.m. View Comments

The Unprofessionals: 2019 ROAR 1/10th Scale Nationals Picks

Check out Tyler Hooks' picks and opinions for the 2019 ROAR Nationals in 1/10th scale for this week's 'The Unprofessionals'.

Tyler Hooks Aug. 16, 2019, 9:50 a.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: Which manufacturer will win the most title at this year's ROAR 1/10 Off-Road Nationals?

For this week's Monday Morning Poll we want to which manufacturer will win the most titles at the ROAR 1/10 Off-Road Electric Nationals this week? Take the poll and comment below with your driver and manufacturer picks to win!

Mike Garrison Aug. 16, 2019, 2:02 p.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Hong Nor Evo.e 1/8 Buggy Kit - The Build [VIDEO]

For this week's Thursday Testimonials Product Review we continue our multi-part review as Mike Garrison reviews the build of the all-new Hong Nor X3S Evo.e 1/8-scale competition electric buggy kit.

Mike Garrison Aug. 15, 2019, 11:42 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: 2009 ROAR 1/10 Off-Road Nationals [VIDEO]

For this week's Flashback Friday we travel back a decade ago to the 2009 ROAR 1/10 Off-Road Nationals hosted by The HobbyPlex in Omaha, Nebraska. At the time, the track was not yet enclosed, the track surface was very different from today's national

Mike Garrison Aug. 15, 2019, 11:58 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Unsung Heroes - Racing Photographers

Mike believes that one factor to any great R/C event that is too often overlooked is having a photographer there to capture the action. For those of you camera wielding wizards…this one's for you.

Mike Garrison Aug. 13, 2019, 9:08 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: 2011 Interview with Ryan Cavalieri [VIDEO]

For this week's Talk It Up Tuesday we switch it up a bit, as we flashback to our 2011 interview with Ryan Cavalieri at Trackside Hobbies during the Spektrum Race. Cav talks about the state of electric R/C racing in 2011, the new cars and products of

Mike Garrison Aug. 12, 2019, 12:30 p.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: Would You Rather Have a Car That Never Breaks, or Tires That Never Wear Out?

For this week's Monday Morning Poll we want to know would you rather have a car that never breaks, or tires that never wear out? Take the poll and share your opinions in the comments box below!

Mike Garrison Aug. 9, 2019, 1:54 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Jason Ruona's All-Time Favorite R/C Products - The Team Losi JR-XT [VIDEO]

Blast into the past as Jason Ruona of JConcepts shares an inside look at his Jammin' Jay Halsey replica build of the first stadium truck kit (not conversion) to hit the market in 1989 - the Team Losi JR-XT.

Mike Garrison Aug. 8, 2019, 2:45 p.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Pit Bikes Invade SDRC Raceway [VIDEO]

For those who have ever dreamed of racing a pit bike around an R/C track, check out these lucky few who shred the famous SDRC Raceway facility!

Mike Garrison Aug. 6, 2019, 11:34 a.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: Which Do You Enjoy More - Nitro or Electric?

For this week's Monday Morning Poll we want to know which you enjoy more and why - nitro or electric R/C cars? Take the poll and share your thoughts and opinions in the comments box below!

Mike Garrison Aug. 2, 2019, 4:01 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: XXX Main - I'm A Banana [VIDEO]

In 2010, XXX Main compiled some of their favorite XXX Main video clips into one, showing off the lighter side of R/C and its fiercest competitors of the era having a bit of R/C fun off the race track to the beat of "I'm a Banana".

Mike Garrison Aug. 1, 2019, 11:45 a.m. View Comments

LIVE COVERAGE: 2019 ROAR Electric On-Road Paved Nationals

The 2019 ROAR Electric On-Road Paved Nationals are getting set to get under way at Speedworld Raceway in Roseville, California. Don't miss a moment of the action as LiveRC will be bringing you moving cam coverage starting with Round 1 of qualifying k

Mike Garrison Aug. 1, 2019, 2:15 p.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Building A Strong Foundation for a Bright Future

New and novice level racers are the foundation of R/C racing, and Mike Garrison shares a reminder of how important it is to create a strong foundation in order to achieve a bright future ahead.

Mike Garrison July 30, 2019, 12:47 p.m. View Comments

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