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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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