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FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Kyosho's Worlds Win Streak 1992-2002

For today's Flashback Friday we travel back to Kyosho's IFMAR World Championship win streak which started in 1992 and didn't end until they were finally defeated in 2004.

Mike Garrison Oct. 10, 2019, 8:24 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: How Do We Place Racers in the Proper Skill Level Class?

With the popularity in stock class racing on the rise among all skill level racers, more and more promoters are dividing the spec classes down into skill level classes as well. Mike wants to know - how do YOU believe racers should be placed into the

Mike Garrison Oct. 8, 2019, 12:24 p.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: Should Races Using a Double or Triple A-Main Format Have Bumps-Ups from the Lower Mains?

For this week's Monday Morning Poll we want to know should races using a double or triple A-Main format have bumps-ups from the lower mains? Take the poll and share your thoughts, comments, and opinions below!

Mike Garrison Oct. 4, 2019, 8:27 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: The First Ever ROAR Nationals - 1968 [VIDEO]

For this week's Flashback Friday we travel back to 1968 to watch the first ever ROAR National Championship race, narrated by ROAR's founder and first President, George Siposs.

Mike Garrison Oct. 3, 2019, 10:01 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Understanding CVA, CVD, and Universal Joint Driveshafts [VIDEO]

What's the difference between CVA, CVD, and Universal Joint driveshafts? Does one work better than the others? With the help of TLR's Kevin Gahan, find out in this edition of A Moment with Mike!

Mike Garrison Oct. 1, 2019, 10:11 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Spencer Rivkin - The World Champ Facebook Live [VIDEO]

For this week's Talk It Up Tuesday, we share the latest Facebook Live video from newly crowned IFMAR 2wd World Champion, Spencer Rivkin, as he shares an in-depth recap of his Worlds winning weekend at HUDY Arena including the highs and lows, behind t

Mike Garrison Sept. 30, 2019, 8:20 a.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: If You Could Only Drive One Type of Off-Road Vehicle for the Remainder of Your R/C Career, What Would It Be?

For this week's Monday Morning Poll we want to know if you could only drive one type of off-road vehicle for the remainder of your R/C career, what would it be, and why? Take the poll and share your thoughts, comments, and opinions below!

Mike Garrison Sept. 27, 2019, 1:53 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: The Life and Times of the TLR 22-4

As TLR fans anxiously await the release of the new 22X-4 4wd buggy, we flashback to the original release and evolution of the 22-4 platform.

Mike Garrison Sept. 26, 2019, 9:09 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Silly Season is Coming - Sponsorship Reminders

As drivers prepare their pen and paper to update their latest resume results and send out 2020 sponsorship applications, Mike takes a moment to share a few quick reminders regarding sponsorship.

Mike Garrison Sept. 24, 2019, 7:32 a.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: Which Class is More Competitive - Stock or Mod?

For this week's Monday Morning Poll we want to know which class is more competitive - stock or mod? Take the poll and share your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below!

Mike Garrison Sept. 20, 2019, 8:23 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Cliff Lett Wins the 1991 IFMAR 4wd World Championship [VIDEO]

As Team Associated has collected yet another World Championship win this week in the hands of Spencer Rivkin, today we flashback to watch current Team Associated President, Cliff Lett, drive his Yokomo YZ-10 Super Dog Fighter to victory at the 1991 I

Mike Garrison Sept. 19, 2019, 9:10 a.m. View Comments

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: 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, 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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, 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: 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, 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: 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

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

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

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