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TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Brian Burnette

For this week's Talk It Up Tuesday, we sit down with Brian Burnette to discuss the highs and the lows of being a long-time racer turned track owner and series promoter.

Mike Garrison July 29, 2019, 3:41 p.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: Which Color Wheels Are The Fastest?

For this week's Monday Morning Poll we want to know the age old question - Which Color Wheels Do You Believe Are Faster? Take the poll and share WHY you believe your choice of wheel color is faster than the others in the comments below!

Mike Garrison July 26, 2019, 3:41 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Dude Perfect RC Edition [VIDEO]

With over 90 million views, for this week's Flashback Friday we travel back to the 2015 release of what has become one of the most popular R/C videos on the web - Dude Perfect RC Edition. Watch the Dude Perfect team take their fleet of Traxxas vehicl

Mike Garrison July 25, 2019, 11:24 a.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: JConcepts RM2 Products

Check out the LiveRC review of the new JConcepts RM2 line of oils and lubricants.

Tyler Hooks July 24, 2019, 9:23 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: The ACTUAL ROAR 1/8 Electric All-Time Win List

If you aren't aware the Mike Garrison is not a morning person, let his last week's All-Time Win List which was missing MULTIPLE past champions be a reminder. This week he corrects his mistake with the ACTUAL ROAR Off-Road Electric 1/8 and 4wd SCT All

Mike Garrison July 23, 2019, 11:26 a.m. View Comments

1/8th Electric Nationals: Watch All The A-Mains [VIDEO]

Check out all 12 of the A-Main events at the ROAR Nationals from this past weekend.

Tyler Hooks July 22, 2019, 12:21 p.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: Do You Have Any Superstitions or Race Day Rituals to Bring Good Luck on Race Day?

For this week's Monday Morning Poll we want to know how many R/C cars do you have any superstitions or race day rituals that you believe bring good luck on race day? Take the poll, and share your superstitions, race day rituals, and comments below!

Mike Garrison July 19, 2019, 1:27 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Maifield and Bornhorst Crowned 2018 ROAR 1/8 Electric National Champions [VIDEO]

As the 2019 ROAR 1/8 Electric Off-Road Nationals gets under way at Adrenaline Racing in Winchester, Virginia, we flashback to recap last year's exciting event where Ryan Maifield would sweep the 1/8-scale classes, and Joe Bornhorst would earn Tekno R

Mike Garrison July 18, 2019, 11:24 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: ROAR 1/8 Electric Nationals All-Time Win List

This weekend is host to the 2019 ROAR 1/8 Electric & 4wd SCT Nationals at Adrenaline Racing in Winchester, Virginia. Mike tallies up the ROAR 1/8 Electric & 4wd SCT Nationals All-Time win list to determine the winningest drivers and manufacturers fro

Mike Garrison July 16, 2019, 12:53 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Team Associated Designer TJ Eller

For this week's Talk It Up Tuesday we sit down and chat with the Team Associated's Design Engineer, TJ Eller, to discuss his career, his racing, life as engineer, and so much more!

Mike Garrison July 16, 2019, 10:19 a.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: How Many Days is an Ideal Trophy Race?

For this week's Monday Morning Poll we want to know how many days is an ideal trophy race? Take the poll and share your thoughts, opinions, and comments below!

Mike Garrison July 12, 2019, 11:41 a.m. View Comments

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

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

Mike Garrison July 11, 2019, 11:19 a.m. View Comments

New Vision Racing C5 Ceramic Bearings

New from Vision Racing are Mikro Precision C5 line of ceramic bearing sets for the B74, Yokomo YZ-4 SF and the Schumacher Cougar Laydown.

Tyler Hooks July 10, 2019, 9:48 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Revisiting The IFMAR Worlds Journeys [VIDEO]

When it comes to winning a World Championship, there are very few who will earn that title. For many racers "It's not about the destination, it's about the journey." Mike re-visits the Come Drive With Us documentary series to tell the journey of race

Mike Garrison July 9, 2019, 7:53 a.m. View Comments

FUTURE STARS OF RC: Jessica Palsson

Jessica Palsson is one of the top Swedish stars despite her young age. Just after interview was conducted she won the national championship for 1/8th electric buggy in Sweden. Check this out and learn some more in this week's Future Stars of RC.

Tyler Hooks July 9, 2019, 9:04 a.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: Which Class is Biggest At Your Local Track - Stock or Mod?

For this week's Monday Morning Poll we want to know which class is usually the biggest at your local track - stock or mod? Why do you think that is? Take the poll and share your thoughts, opinions, and comments below!

Mike Garrison July 5, 2019, 10:15 a.m. View Comments

Come Drive With Us - The Perth Worlds Documentary [VIDEO]

Pro-Line Racing & 5150 Media Productions are proud to present the latest installment of the “Come Drive With Us” Series: The Perth Worlds. Sit back and watch the dramatic highs and lows of the 2018 IFMAR World Championship, narrated by LiveRC's Mike

Mike Garrison July 5, 2019, 8:39 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: 2019 PNB Rocket Car Launch Competition [VIDEO]

In celebration of Independence Day taking place yesterday, we flashback to the fireworks of excitement and fun during the rocket powered buggy jump-off at this year's Psycho Nitro Blast event. Watch as the competitiors launch their 1/8-scale buggies

Mike Garrison July 3, 2019, 9:54 a.m. View Comments

Mugen Seiki 4-Shoe Clutch Tip from Adam Drake [VIDEO]

In his newest video Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing shares a Mugen Seiki 4-Shoe clutch tip.

Mike Garrison July 2, 2019, 10:27 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Mugen Seiki Racing's Mike Truhe

For this week's Talk It Up Tuesday we sit down with multi-time National Champion and seasoned pro Mike Truhe to discuss his career, the evolution of R/C, his opinion of the industry, and so much more!

Mike Garrison July 2, 2019, 9:20 a.m. View Comments

Futaba 7PX Setup and Pro Tips with Ryan Lutz [VIDEO]

Ryan Lutz shares a few of his favorite transmitter features and how he has them set up on his Futaba 7PX Limited Edition.

Mike Garrison July 2, 2019, 10:35 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Changing Perspectives

Following the race weekend at the RC Pro Series, Mike reflects back on how perspectives can change, and giving yourself something to smile about years later for those long car rides home.

Mike Garrison July 1, 2019, 9:56 a.m. View Comments

HPI Racing Announces New Ownership

HPI Racing has announced new ownership in a public letter published on their site Friday afternoon.

Mike Garrison July 1, 2019, 9:32 a.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: What Was the Biggest Surprise from the 2019 ROAR Off-Road Fuel Nationals?

For this week's Monday Morning Poll we want to know - what was the biggest surprise from the 2019 ROAR Off-Road Fuel Nationals? Take the poll and share your comments, opinions, and biggest surprise moments from the event below!

Mike Garrison June 28, 2019, 9:35 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Tamiya's First R/C Car

For this week's Flashback Friday we travel back in time to the 1976 release of the first ever Tamiya R/C car - the 1/12-scale Porsche 934 Turbo. An R/C car so iconic that originals are up for auction today with starting bids as high as $4500!

Mike Garrison June 27, 2019, 9:53 a.m. View Comments

New Hong Nor Racing X3S EVO.e Competition Electric 1/8 Buggy Kit

Hong Nor Racing is pleased to release their new X3S EVO.e Competition Electric 1/8-scale Buggy Kit.

Mike Garrison June 27, 2019, 9:20 a.m. View Comments

2019 ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals Recap [VIDEO]

The 2019 ROAR Off-Road Fuel Nationals is in the books, and as racers return home from a summer sizzler in Texas, we recap all of the action that took place.

Mike Garrison June 25, 2019, 10:38 a.m. View Comments

Watch Adam Drake and the MBX8T at SoCal Nitro Raceway [VIDEO]

Adam Drake hits the track with the MBX8T to show off a few laps around SoCal Nitro Raceway.

Mike Garrison June 19, 2019, 9:04 a.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: What Social Media Platform Do You Use Most for R/C?

For this week's Monday Morning Poll we want to know - what social media platform do you use the most for R/C? Take the poll and share your thoughts, comments, and opinions below!

Mike Garrison June 12, 2019, 9:37 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Hilarious R/C Fails [VIDEO]

Mike Garrison takes a break from the serious topics of R/C to share a hilarious compilation of R/C fails for those in need of a good morning laugh.

Mike Garrison June 12, 2019, 9:01 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Rivkin and Maifield Go Head-To-Head at Thornhill 2016

Next week kicks off the 2019 ROAR Off-Road Fuel Nationals at Thornhill Racing Circuit in Hutto, Texas. As we prepare for this year's running, we flashback to last time this event was held at Thornhill in 2016. Watch the nail-biting Nitro Buggy Final

Mike Garrison June 12, 2019, 9:59 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Are Tire Warmers the Death of Off-Road R/C Racing?

Mike Garrison shares his opinion of the increased use of tire warmers in both 1/10 and 1/8-scale off-road racing, his concerns it has on the future, the evolution of R/C, and more in this edition of "A Moment with Mike".

Mike Garrison June 11, 2019, 9:23 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: YouTube's Ryan Stiles Harris [VIDEO]

For this week's Talk It Up Tuesday we sit down with long-time racer and YouTube star Ryan Harris! Ryan answers all of our questions and discusses everything from his background in racing, the industry, being one of R/C biggest YouTube sensations, and

Mike Garrison June 10, 2019, 10:15 a.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: Does your local track have a hobby shop on-site?

For this week's Monday Morning Poll we want to know - Does your local track have a hobby shop on-site? Take the poll and tag your local track/hobby shop in the comments below!

Mike Garrison June 7, 2019, 10:11 a.m. View Comments

New Bittydesign HC-F FWD class body

Bittydesign unveils their first ever FWD class body - the HC-F.

Mike Garrison June 7, 2019, 11:03 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Traxxas Greatest Hit - 2016 Waterpark Invasion [VIDEO]

For this week's Flashback Friday we rewind to 2016 when Traxxas released their most popular video to date, which has reached nearly 12-million views. Check out the 2016 Traxxas water park invasion at Hawaiian Falls Water Park!

Mike Garrison June 6, 2019, 8:28 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts Inside Look - Max Flurer's Winning Outlaw Sprint Car

JConcepts shares an inside look at Max Flurer's Spring Dirt Oval Nationals winning Custom Works Sprint Car.

Mike Garrison June 5, 2019, 8:55 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: The Voice of Scotty Ernst

For this week's Talk It Up Tuesday we sit down with the voice, director, and promoter behind some of R/C racing's most prestigious events - the one and only Scotty Ernst!

Mike Garrison June 4, 2019, 9:04 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: The Importance of Working Together

Mike Garrison shares a reminder, and his opinion, towards the importance of manufacturer's, hobby shops, and racers working together to support one another for the overall well-being of the R/C industry.

Mike Garrison June 4, 2019, 1:46 p.m. View Comments

New RSRC Pit Board

RSRC is extending the current line of products with a new setup board.

Tyler Hooks June 3, 2019, 10:37 a.m. View Comments

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