LiveRC - Special Features

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Don't Anger the Deer

After an altercation with a nearby deer leaving his local R/C track, Mike shares a reminder to respect animals as you would people to avoid revenge.

Mike Garrison May 22, 2018, 10:04 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Southside Raceway's Brian Lewis

The 2018 ROAR Off-Road Fuel Nationals are getting set to be held at Southside Raceway in Lake City, Florida. The anticipation continues to build for racers attending, and we've sat down with Southside's main-man and Pro-Line Racing east coast team ma

Mike Garrison May 21, 2018, 1:57 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Should an R/C National or World Champion be decided by a single race, or by a series of races?

It's time for another Monday Morning Poll! Should an R/C National or World Champion be decided by the results of a single race, or by a series of races combined? Take the poll, and share your thoughts and opinions below!

Mike Garrison May 21, 2018, 8:15 a.m. View Comments

Tessmann double victory at JConcepts INS round two

Ty Tessmann wins 2wd and 4wd Mod Buggy classes at this past weekend's JConcepts Indoor National Series hosted by TRCR in Tacoma, Washington.

Mike Garrison May 21, 2018, 10:09 a.m. View Comments

THE MOO MINUTE: What made Silver State so great?

Guest contributor Jeremy Moser shares his opinions in this edition of "The Moo Minute" of what made this year's Silver State Race great, and where he hopes it takes off-road racing in the future.

Mike Garrison May 21, 2018, 8:58 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Traxxas Slash - The truck that keeps on giving

With the recent increase in popularity for R/C dirt oval short course racing, we revisit the release of a short course truck that changed off-road racing over a decade ago, and yet is still making its mark today - the Traxxas Slash.

Mike Garrison May 17, 2018, 11:43 a.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Exotek alloy collar set for MIP hex wrenches [VIDEO]

Exotek Racing recently released their new alloy collar set for MIP hex wrenches. Designed to add a little bling and make identification of each tool easier, we try them out for this week's Thursday Testimonials Product Review!

Mike Garrison May 17, 2018, 10:21 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: A clean track is a good track

While Mike's mom may have taught him not to judge people by their appearance, she never mentioned anything about R/C tracks. In this edition of "A Moment with Mike" he discusses the importance of the overall appearance and atmosphere of a race track.

Mike Garrison May 16, 2018, 11:11 a.m. View Comments

FUTURE STARS OF RC: Ron DeVoll

With the rise of the new tire and accessory company Raw Speed, Ron DeVoll has seemed to gain traction himself making the Reedy Open Class A-main, as well as finishing on the podium at countless races from coast to coast - including the recent Silver

Tyler Hooks May 15, 2018, 11:14 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Photographer Steve Burgess of Rugspin Graphix

Whether you attend a major event, read the race report from it online, or simply scroll through social media during and shortly after the event, you are likely to see the photography work of Rugspin Graphix Steve Burgess. Much like a privateer dr

Mike Garrison May 14, 2018, 2:07 p.m. View Comments

New Firebrand RC deep-dish SwitchBlade-XDR drift wheels and Pinx beveled drift tires

Firebrand RC introduces their new SwitchBlade-XDR deep-dish on-road drift wheels and Pinx beveled drift tires.

Mike Garrison May 9, 2018, 9 a.m. View Comments

POLL: Would you rather R/C race in extreme heat or the freezing cold?

This time of year seems to be unpredictable in terms of weather for many parts around the globe (especially here in the Midwestern United States). One day is sunny and hot, the next day is rainy, cold, and maybe even snowing. Regardless of the weathe

Mike Garrison May 9, 2018, 12:23 p.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: 7075 Air Killer Buggy shock oil air removal station [VIDEO]

7075.it announced the original on-road edition of the "Air Killer" air removal tool for shock and diff oil back in February. Today, they have announced the all-new "Air Killer Buggy" off-road edition, and have given us the opportunity to be the first

Mike Garrison May 9, 2018, 12:58 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Team Associated releases their first ever 1/8-scale off-road buggy

Despite their success years prior in 1/10 and 1/8-scale on-road and 1/10-scale off-road racing, it wasn't until 2007 that we saw the introduction of Team Associated's first 1/8-scale off-road buggy; the RC8 Factory Team. We flashback to the origi

Mike Garrison May 9, 2018, 10:38 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Creating Classes for The Racers - Not The Race Cars

After a successful weekend hosting the annual Tekno RC Off-Road Riot at his home track of Fastlane Raceway, Mike reflects on the two classes that everyone seemed to enjoy the most - Women's Open and +40 Nitro Buggy. Mike discusses the idea of classes

Mike Garrison May 8, 2018, 11:54 a.m. View Comments

Silver State: Tessmann, Tebo, and Lutz with pro class victories

Sunday was upper mains day at the 2018 Silver State Nitro Challenge.

Tyler Hooks May 7, 2018, 12:27 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Jeremy Moser

For this week's Talk It Up Tuesday, we sit down and chat with CowRC and SOAR Seiki USA team manager, host of the Moo Minute Podcast Show, and talented singer of the National Anthem from the 2018 Psycho Nitro Blast and Silver State race - Jeremy Moser

Mike Garrison May 7, 2018, 12:29 p.m. View Comments

POLL: If someone is borrowing your car, who's to blame if your engine/motor, ESC, or LiPo quits working?

One thing that most racers all have in common is that friend who always wants to drive your car. Usually that friend comes in two forms; either the type who is relentlessly complimenting your amazing car and driving ability, but backing it up with su

Mike Garrison May 7, 2018, 8:19 a.m. View Comments

Silver State: Tebo, Maifield, and Tessmann top qualifying round 1

Friday at the 2018 Silver State Nitro Challenge has racers competing in the first two rounds of qualifying.

Tyler Hooks May 4, 2018, 4:39 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: The Winningest Drivers and Brands in Silver State History

The 2018 Silver State race in Las Vegas, Nevada is under way! Some of the world's top drivers are in attendance, and we've already seen many of them begin to shine on The Dirt Racing built track indoors at the South Point Hotel, Casino, and Spa. Desp

Mike Garrison May 3, 2018, 1:10 p.m. View Comments

Silver State 2018 Preview

The action begins here today at South Point Hotel and Casino for the 2018 Silver State Nitro Challenge. Here is what you can expect for this coming weekend.

Tyler Hooks May 3, 2018, 11:40 a.m. View Comments

Silver State 2018 Preview

The action begins here today at South Point Hotel and Casino for the 2018 Silver State Nitro Challenge. Here is what you can expect for this coming weekend.

Tyler Hooks May 3, 2018, 1:53 p.m. View Comments

WATCH LIVE: SILVER STATE 2018

The 2018 Silver State Off-Road Race is in its 20th year, and for the first time ever is being held indoors. Joey Christensen and TheDirt Racing crew have brought the legendary event inside the arena of the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa on the Las V

Mike Garrison May 3, 2018, 2:03 p.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Highest RC BLP650 low-profile servo

This week for our "Thursday Testimonials" product review guest contributor Andrea Leo from Italy provides an in-depth look and his personal review of the Highest RC BLP650 low-profile servo.

Mike Garrison May 2, 2018, 1:23 p.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Elephant in the Room - Time to Rewind

After a chaotic few weeks of change in the R/C racing industry, Mike discusses the elephant in the room and takes it all back to the beginning.

Mike Garrison May 1, 2018, 1:25 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Would you rather race indoors or outdoors?

The 2018 Silver State race kicks off this week, and for the first time in it's 20 year history the venue is indoors. The Dirt Racing crew put quite a twist on this year's event by taking it from the outdoor outskirts of Las Vegas to inside the South

Mike Garrison April 30, 2018, 8:11 a.m. View Comments

RC Crew Chief Video Series - Episode 1: Comparing R/C Motor Dynos [VIDEO]

Bob Wright from RC Crew Chief shares the first episode of the new RC Crew Chief video series. Episode #1 introduces RC motor dyno testing and the do's and don'ts of comparing results.

Mike Garrison April 30, 2018, 8:51 a.m. View Comments

"A Moment With Mike" weekly column moves to Wednesday's!

The LiveRC weekly column schedule is making a few changes! Each Monday morning you are probably accustomed to seeing the weekly column "A Moment With Mike" written by LiveRC's Mike Garrison. The "Moment with Mike" weekly editorial column will now be

Mike Garrison April 30, 2018, 12:58 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Adam Drake [UPDATED with MBX8 ECO video close up]

Adam Drake joins us to discuss the new Mugen MBX8 ECO, his engine break-in service, the upcoming Silver State race, and announces the MBX8T is coming soon!

Mike Garrison April 30, 2018, 1:49 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Silver State 2017 [VIDEO]

The Silver State race is a prestigious 1/8-scale off-road race in America which has seen a lot of changes since it was first held in 1998. Over the past 20 years the event has seen a number of different host venues, the "official" name of the event h

Mike Garrison April 27, 2018, 9:12 a.m. View Comments

LiveRC welcomes Mike Garrison full-time!

We are pleased to announce that Mike Garrison, who has worked part-time for just over a year now, has joined LiveRC full-time!

Mike Garrison April 26, 2018, 2:35 p.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Stock Spec Slash MWM dirt oval racing class

For this week's Thursday Testimonials, Mike has chosen to test out and review an entire racing class rather that a product. As an avid off-road racer, he enters the world of dirt oval racing by taking the wheel at his local track in the Stock Spec Sl

Mike Garrison April 26, 2018, 11:58 a.m. View Comments

WHERE’S WALDO: How much is too much?

Today's cars and trucks designed specifically for RC racing can be adapted, altered, adjusted, customized, modified, tailored and tuned more than the vehicles at any point in our hobby’s history. When it comes expensive "must-have" hop-ups or a near-

Aaron Waldron April 24, 2018, 3:54 p.m. View Comments

New 1up Racing Pro Pit Iron

Several months ago we shared a first look at the 1up Racing Pro Pit Iron in testing, and it has now been officially released and available for pre-order.

Mike Garrison April 23, 2018, 9:14 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Friendly racer challenge

After taking on a job at his local hobby shop, Mike realizes first hand how small the racing community actually is within the realm of R/C cars. Mike challenges experienced racers to take the "Friendly Racer Challenge" during the next race day at you

Mike Garrison April 23, 2018, 10:43 a.m. View Comments

POLL: What do you think of spec tires for club racing?

Of the many different discussions involving the cost of racing, spec tires are perhaps one of the simplest — and most controversial — options tracks have tried implementing to lower the expense of competition. What do you think?

Aaron Waldron April 23, 2018, 8:24 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Zachary Rogers

Zachary Rogers' story might sound familiar: he got into the hobby with his father after racing go-karts as a child, and started racing major events as his skills improved. When the 2017 silly season got under way, a couple of big changes within the i

Aaron Waldron April 23, 2018, 5:56 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Jared Tebo and Ryan Lutz split 2013 Silver State wins [VIDEO]

We’re now just two weeks away from the 20th annual Silver State, which will be held on a temporary track in an arena at a major Las Vegas casino. Five years ago, at the fifteenth annual event Ryan Lutz and his Team Durango vehicles blitzed a heavily-

Aaron Waldron April 19, 2018, 3:29 p.m. View Comments

Yokomo preparing new YRX-12 for upcoming world championships

Team Yokomo acknowledges that they're building a new version of the YRX-12 for its championship-winning team to use at the upcoming Worlds in South Africa.

Aaron Waldron April 18, 2018, 11:49 a.m. View Comments

WHERE’S WALDO: On the racetrack, progress is not linear

Every driver starts from a different “square one,” and follows a different path to a different result. No matter the start and end points, the path is never a straight line.

Aaron Waldron April 18, 2018, 12:08 p.m. View Comments

LiveRC Menu

All News

Featured Columns

Featured Articles

Latest Photo Galleries

Special Features

Categories

Featured Columns

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Don't Anger the Deer

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Southside Raceway's Brian Lewis

POLL: Should an R/C National or World Champion be decided by a single race, or by a series of races?

Tessmann double victory at JConcepts INS round two

THE MOO MINUTE: What made Silver State so great?

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Traxxas Slash - The truck that keeps on giving

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Exotek alloy collar set for MIP hex wrenches [VIDEO]

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: A clean track is a good track

FUTURE STARS OF RC: Ron DeVoll

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Photographer Steve Burgess of Rugspin Graphix

New Firebrand RC deep-dish SwitchBlade-XDR drift wheels and Pinx beveled drift tires

POLL: Would you rather R/C race in extreme heat or the freezing cold?

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: 7075 Air Killer Buggy shock oil air removal station [VIDEO]

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Team Associated releases their first ever 1/8-scale off-road buggy

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Creating Classes for The Racers - Not The Race Cars

Silver State: Tessmann, Tebo, and Lutz with pro class victories

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Jeremy Moser

POLL: If someone is borrowing your car, who's to blame if your engine/motor, ESC, or LiPo quits working?

Silver State: Tebo, Maifield, and Tessmann top qualifying round 1

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: The Winningest Drivers and Brands in Silver State History

Silver State 2018 Preview

Silver State 2018 Preview

WATCH LIVE: SILVER STATE 2018

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Highest RC BLP650 low-profile servo

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Elephant in the Room - Time to Rewind

POLL: Would you rather race indoors or outdoors?

RC Crew Chief Video Series - Episode 1: Comparing R/C Motor Dynos [VIDEO]

"A Moment With Mike" weekly column moves to Wednesday's!

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Adam Drake [UPDATED with MBX8 ECO video close up]

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Silver State 2017 [VIDEO]

LiveRC welcomes Mike Garrison full-time!

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Stock Spec Slash MWM dirt oval racing class

WHERE’S WALDO: How much is too much?

New 1up Racing Pro Pit Iron

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Friendly racer challenge

POLL: What do you think of spec tires for club racing?

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Zachary Rogers

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Jared Tebo and Ryan Lutz split 2013 Silver State wins [VIDEO]

Yokomo preparing new YRX-12 for upcoming world championships

WHERE’S WALDO: On the racetrack, progress is not linear

Recent Articles

Recent Events

Popular Tags

Recent comments