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FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Cavalieri vs. Tebo - 2009 CRCRC Midwest Championships

For this week's Flashback Friday we travel back nearly ten years ago to the 2009 CRCRC Midwest Championships to re-live the exciting Mod 4wd Buggy battle between Team Associated's Ryan Cavalieri and Kyosho's Jared Tebo.

Mike Garrison Dec. 20, 2018, 11:42 a.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Racers Edge Shock Piston Drill Bit Set

For this week's Thursday Testimonials product review Mike has the opportunity to try out the Racers Edge Shock Piston Drill Bit Set while drilling his own set of custom shock pistons.

Mike Garrison Dec. 20, 2018, 10:19 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Top 10 MWM's of 2018

As the year is coming to a close, we look back at the Top 10 most popular “A Moment with Mike” segments of 2018. Which was your favorite? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!

Mike Garrison Dec. 18, 2018, 10:07 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Randy Pike - Tekin Team Manager

For this week's Talk It Up Tuesday we sit down with Randy Pike (team manager for Tekin, AMain Hobbies, and ProTek R/C) to discuss his opinions of sponsorship, how it has affected the industry, the cost of stock class racing, and more!

Mike Garrison Dec. 17, 2018, 11:42 a.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: Should restarts be allowed in R/C?

For this week's Monday Morning Poll we ask whether or not restarts should be allowed in R/C? Take the poll, and share your thoughts, comments, and opinions below!

Mike Garrison Dec. 14, 2018, 10:30 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: The Decade's Biggest R/C Silly Season Surprises

With the wild and crazy rumors swirling as drivers finalize their plans for 2019, we flashback to some of the biggest Silly Season Surprises of the past decade!

Mike Garrison Dec. 13, 2018, 1:19 p.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Team Associated B6.1D Team Kit

For this week's Thursday Testimonials product review, Mike hits the track to test out the Team Associated B6.1D 1/10-scale 2wd buggy kit - in which he found the results quite surprising...

Mike Garrison Dec. 12, 2018, 9:21 p.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Top 5 Things to Spend Your Money On

Most of us don't have an endless R/C budget, and therefore it’s important to know exactly when and where to spend your hard-earned dollars in R/C racing. Mike shares his opinion of the top 5 areas where spending a little extra money will eliminate fr

Mike Garrison Dec. 12, 2018, 11:47 a.m. View Comments

SILLY SEASON: Lutz to SWorkz, Tebo to Tekno, and Jelin to Kyosho?

The weather outside may be getting colder, but the Silly Season rumors are coming in hot. Today we have received several anonymous rumors which may or may not all link together.

Mike Garrison Dec. 11, 2018, 11:38 a.m. View Comments

FUTURE STARS OF RC: Matty Gonzo

It isn't super common to find a kid with some major speed who is also extremely charismatic. Matthew definitely fits the bill always making an effort to become a better driver or wrench while somehow simultaneously being a funny down to earth teenage

Tyler Hooks Dec. 10, 2018, 9:05 a.m. View Comments

TRACK OF THE MONTH: EN Hobbies

EN Hobbies is the host of the 2018 ROAR 1/10th scale electric nationals, and the team headed by Galen McCreary have majorly stepped up to make the track the best it can be. Check out all the information.

Tyler Hooks Dec. 10, 2018, 9:25 a.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: Where do you buy your R/C equipment?

For this week's Monday Morning Poll we ask where you purchase majority of your R/C equipment? Do you shop locally, online, or direct from the manufacturer with a sponsorship?

Mike Garrison Dec. 7, 2018, 10:57 a.m. View Comments

TLR releases the new 22 5.0 DC, AC, and SR 1/10-scale 2wd buggies

TLR has officially released the new 22 5.0 series of 1/10-scale 2wd buggies. The new lineup includes the 22 5.0 DC (for dirt/clay), 22 5.0 AC (for astro/carpet), and the 22 5.0 SR (for spec racing on dirt/clay).

Mike Garrison Dec. 6, 2018, 9:02 a.m. View Comments

TRACK OF THE MONTH: Steel City

Our first Track of the Month is highlighting the new and impressive Steel City Raceway which will host the World Championships in 2019.

Tyler Hooks Dec. 6, 2018, 10:58 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: 2011 Cactus Classic Mix-Tape [VIDEO]

For this week's Flashback Friday we travel back to re-visit the 2011 LiveRC "Mix-Tape" capturing all of the highlights, crashes, chaos, and good times from the 25th Annual Cactus Classic at the outdoor SRS facility in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Mike Garrison Dec. 6, 2018, 1:37 p.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: O.S. B21 Adam Drake Edition Engine

For this Thursday Testimonials, Tyler Hooks puts the new O.S. B21 Adam Drake Edition engine to the test.

Tyler Hooks Dec. 5, 2018, 10:14 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: The Keys to Getting Sponsored

With the "Silly Season" for sponsorship in R/C well under way, Mike shares a few key things to do and remember when applying for a sponsorship.

Mike Garrison Dec. 4, 2018, 11:51 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: CJ Jelin

For this week's Talk It Up Tuesday we sit down with rising star CJ Jelin to discuss his surprise split from XRAY / RC America, his career, plans for the future, and goals moving forward.

Mike Garrison Dec. 3, 2018, 12:36 p.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: Should listening to music with headphones be allowed while racing?

For this week's Monday Morning Poll we ask should listening to music with headphones be allowed while racing? Why or why not? Take the poll and share your thoughts, opinions, and comments below!

Mike Garrison Nov. 30, 2018, 9:29 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: TLR releases the original 22 2wd buggy

With the official release of the fifth generation 22 series 2wd buggy just around the corner, we flashback to the 2011 release of the original TLR 22 1/10-scale 2wd buggy.

Mike Garrison Nov. 29, 2018, 10:25 a.m. View Comments

The HobbyPlex announces Syndicate Series and Carpet Crash In 2

The Hobbyplex is pleased to announce the 2018-19 Carpet Off-Road Syndicate Series and the Carpet Crash In 2 event.

Mike Garrison Nov. 28, 2018, 9:32 a.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Ovonic 7.4V 5000mAh 50C 2S LiPo Battery Pack

For this week's Thursday Testimonials product review we test out the new OVONIC 7.4V 5000mAh 50C 2S LiPo Battery Pack from Ampower.

Mike Garrison Nov. 28, 2018, 10:43 a.m. View Comments

Krahemann Won R1 of the SIC

Oliver Krahenmann took the win in Modified TC at the first round of the Swiss Indoor Championship.

Tyler Hooks Nov. 27, 2018, 10:14 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: ROAR Presidential Candidates - Chuck Kleinhagen and Garland Smith

For this week's Talk It Up Tuesday we sit down with the two ROAR Presidential Candidates to discuss their views of the hobby, changes that need to be made within ROAR, the structure of the Nationals, their goals if elected President, and more. Read e

Mike Garrison Nov. 27, 2018, 9:39 a.m. View Comments

Happy Thanksgiving from LiveRC!

In celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends, we will be out of the office November 22-23, 2018. From all of us here, we want to say THANK YOU for being a LiveRC viewer and supporter. From our family to yours, we wish you ALL a

Mike Garrison Nov. 21, 2018, 11:50 a.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: Which racing class is more fun - stock or mod?

Which racing class is more fun - stock or mod? Take the poll and share your comments and opinions below!

Mike Garrison Nov. 21, 2018, 12:01 p.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: 10 Things ALL R/C Racers Should Remember When Preparing for Thanksgiving

Mike shares 10 valuable lessons he has learned that all R/C racers should remember when preparing to host the family Thanksgiving dinner...

Mike Garrison Nov. 20, 2018, 2:45 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Davide Ongaro

For this week's Talk It Up Tuesday we join the newly crowned IFMAR 1/8-scale Off-Road World Champion to talk about his impressive win, how he became so fast at such a young age, gyros, and more!

Mike Garrison Nov. 19, 2018, 11:29 a.m. View Comments

A new TLR 2wd buggy coming soon?

A rumor that has been floating about for quite some time is a new 1/10-scale 2wd buggy from TLR, however, that rumor may be closer to reality than we had realized.

Mike Garrison Nov. 19, 2018, 12:25 p.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: Do you paint your own R/C car bodies?

MONDAY MORNING POLL: Do you paint your own R/C car bodies, or do you have someone paint them for you? Tag your favorite R/C painter in the comments below!

Mike Garrison Nov. 16, 2018, 1:55 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Model Car Racing in the 1940's [VIDEO]

For this week's Flashback Friday we travel back in time before radio-controlled cars were born to the era of gas-powered tether car racing in the 1940's. My, oh my have things changed...

Mike Garrison Nov. 15, 2018, 10:44 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: The Beach Bid

In a surprise bid during the AMain Hobbies Facebook Auction, BeachRC's Brent Densford provides a positive reminder of how great the R/C racing industry can truly be - despite the competiton.

Mike Garrison Nov. 13, 2018, 10:31 a.m. View Comments

Thank You to Our Veterans

In observance of Veteran's Day, everyone at LiveRC would like to extend a sincere thank you to all of the veterans for their bravery and sacrifice for our great nation.

Mike Garrison Nov. 12, 2018, 2:03 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Eric Epp - PROTOform

This week we sit down once again with Eric Epp of PROTOform to discuss the recent Worlds, new bodies, copycat companies, a sneak peek at the new Europa FWD body, and more!

Mike Garrison Nov. 12, 2018, 8:56 a.m. View Comments

Pittman Dominates 2018 Big Chill

Luke Pittman took the modified TC win at the 2018 Big Chill in Chillwack, British Columbia.

Tyler Hooks Nov. 9, 2018, 11:13 a.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: What type of sponsorship do you want the most?

For this week's Monday Morning Poll we ask what type of sponsorship do you want the most, and why?

Mike Garrison Nov. 8, 2018, 11:37 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Winningest Drivers, Countries, and Manufacturers in 1/8 Off-Road Worlds History

Did you know that only ONE driver in history has won more than one IFMAR 1/8 Nitro Off-Road World Championship title? For this week's Flashback Friday we've decided to tally up the winningest drivers, countries, and manufacturers in 1/8 Off-Road Nitr

Mike Garrison Nov. 8, 2018, 8:59 a.m. View Comments