LiveRC - Special Features

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

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

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

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

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

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

For this week's Monday Morning Poll we want to how often you rebuild your R/C car (fresh shock oil, differential oil, bearing maintenance, etc.)? Take the poll and share your comments below!

Mike Garrison May 31, 2019, 8:45 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: R/C Car Racing on The Outdoor Channel - 2002 [VIDEO]

For this week's Flashback Friday we travel back in time to the 2002 episode of "Whistle Stops" TV show on The Outdoor Channel, hosted by Wade Sherman. Nitro off-road R/C racing, featuring 1/10 gas truck and 1/8 nitro buggy, from a brisk night at Lake

Mike Garrison May 30, 2019, 8:01 a.m. View Comments

Motiv Indoor Offroad Championship Announcement

The Motiv Indoor Offroad Championship will be presented by Finishline Raceway August 16th-18th.

Tyler Hooks May 29, 2019, 5:19 p.m. View Comments

New SWORKz S14-3 Aluminum Front, Rear, and C-Hubs

SWORKz has released a line-up of new options parts including aluminum rear hubs, aluminum front hubs, and aluminum fron C-hubs for the S14-3 buggy.

Mike Garrison May 29, 2019, 9:44 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: AE's Brad Geck Talks Element RC

For this week's Talk It Up Tuesday we sit down with Team Associated's Marketing Manager, Brad Geck, to discuss the new Element RC brand, the adventure R/C world, the industry, and more!

Mike Garrison May 28, 2019, 9:04 a.m. View Comments

New PSM S35-3 Rear Hub Weight Set

Following yesterday's front hub weight set, PSM introduces the new SWORKz S35-3 rear hub weight set.

Mike Garrison May 28, 2019, 2:24 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Insane Speeds at the 1997 Super Oval Winterfest [VIDEO]

Watch some of the most insane high-speed R/C oval racing and speed runs from the 1997 Super Oval Winterfest held at the Dominguez Hills College Velodrome.

Mike Garrison May 22, 2019, 11:24 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Sharing Knowledge of the Pros - The Best R/C Racer Video Pages

A key part of growing the world of R/C racing is eliminating the intimidation, welcoming new racers in, sharing knowledge, and helping others learn and enjoy. Mike has put together a list of his personal favorite R/C racer YouTube and Facebook video

Mike Garrison May 21, 2019, 10:57 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: The World of Monster Trucks with Fred Reep

For this week's Talk It Up Tuesday we sit down and chat with R/C monster truck guru, JConcepts Fred Reep, to discuss the world of monster truck racing, it's increasing popularity, the future for the industry, custom builds, and more!

Mike Garrison May 20, 2019, 10:19 a.m. View Comments

New XRAY Aluminum Shock Towers for the XB4

XRAY releases new CNC-machined 3mm aluminum front and rear option shock towers for the XB4 buggy with updated shock mounting positions.

Mike Garrison May 20, 2019, 9:34 a.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: Which Form of R/C Car Racing (That You Do NOT Currently Participate In) Interests You the Most?

For this week's Monday Morning Poll we want to know which form of R/C car racing (that you DO NOT currently participate in) interests you the most? Take the poll and share your comments and opinions below!

Mike Garrison May 17, 2019, 10:59 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: 2018 Pro-Line By The Fire Event [VIDEO]

This weekend is host of the 2019 Pro-Line By The Fire R/C scale rock crawling event at Horsemans Center Park in Apple Valley, California.For this week's Flashback Friday we take a break from the racing world and revisit last year's rock crawling adve

Mike Garrison May 16, 2019, 10:14 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: R/C Dirt Oval Racing on the Rise

R/C dirt oval racing popularity is on the rise across the midwest among new racers, as well as long-time off-road racers. Mike wants to know for those who have recently taken interest in dirt oval racing – what is the reason, the attraction, and how

Mike Garrison May 15, 2019, 10:08 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Buddy Christian - Silver State's Youngest Champion

For this week's Talk It Up Tuesday we sit down and chat with one of the youngest Silver State champions of all-time, rising star, and fan favorite Buddy Christian!

Mike Garrison May 14, 2019, 1:06 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: The 1993 Monster Truck Championships [VIDEO]

Stadium truck racing has seen many highs and lows over the years. For this week's Flashback Friday we travel back in time to the early days of stadium truck racing for the 1993 "Monster Truck" Championships held in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Mike Garrison May 9, 2019, 10:46 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Track Owners - Just In It For The Money

As someone who has played many roles in the racing industry over the years, Mike shares his opinion and what he feels is the truth behind being a race promoter and track owner.

Mike Garrison May 7, 2019, 11:20 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Silver State Interviews [VIDEO]

For this week's Talk It Up Tuesday we revisit this past weekend's Silver State Indoor World Championships where LiveRC's Tyler Hooks interviews the winners of each A-Main, the crew behind the race, and more!

Mike Garrison May 6, 2019, 3:17 p.m. View Comments