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  Video: Losi LST XXL2 Gasoline Engine 6-Part Tutorial

  Losi recently released their new LST XXL2 gasoline powered monster truck. In addition to the release of this unique new truck, Horizon Hobby has put together a six-part video tutorial series showing you the tips and tricks to tuning, maintaining, and

  Mike Garrison June 5, 2014, 7:57 a.m. View Comments
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  RACE COVERAGE: Alabama Manufacturer Shootout 5.0

  The summer heat is upon us, and that can only mean one thing...it's time for the annual Alabama Manufacturer Shootout! The AMS 5.0 is getting underway and the LiveRC crew is on site to bring you all of the racing action LIVE! Live scoring, live audio

  Mike Garrison June 4, 2014, 1:26 p.m. View Comments
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  Thursday Testimonials: Vaterra Halix Monster Truck and the Vaterra Ford Raptor Pre-Runner Truck

  Whether it's wheel nuts, wings, tools, tracks, trinkets and/or anything in between, the LiveRC staff gives their testimonial and mini-review of each every Thursday morning!

  Mike Garrison June 4, 2014, 7:02 a.m. View Comments
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  Video: The true meaning of R/C hidden in the hills of California

  In today's fast paced R/C car racing world we often get caught up in the constant struggle of setups, tire choices, sugared tracks, and the "MUST win" mentality of it all. Deep in the hills of Marin County, California, there is a diehard group of R/

  Mike Garrison June 4, 2014, 6:03 a.m. View Comments
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  Team Orion takes legal action against competing LiPo battery manufacturers

  We have received word today that Team Orion has taken legal action against several competing LiPo battery manufacturers around the globe. The news was made public via our friends at Virtual Racing Industries as they announced the removal of several b

  Mike Garrison June 4, 2014, 5:33 a.m. View Comments
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  Video: "Come Drive with Us" Documentary - Dirt Nitro Challenge Part 1

  Our friends at 5150 Media Productions have released part one of a three part series of "Come Drive With Us" from the 2014 Dirt Nitro Challenge.

  Mike Garrison May 30, 2014, 7:03 a.m. View Comments
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  Videos: HPI Racing "Getting Started" Savage XL Octane video series

  HPI Racing has released six new "Getting Started" videos for Savage XL Octane owners. The new videos cover everything from fueling up, starting up, tuning up, and more!

  Mike Garrison May 30, 2014, 6:41 a.m. View Comments
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  Videos: RC Crew Chief releases new four part tutorial video series

  Are you a new user of RC Crew Chief setup software, or maybe an experienced user looking to refresh on the program? RC Crew Chief has just released a four part video series via their YouTube channel taking you step by step explaining some of the most

  Mike Garrison May 22, 2014, 5:04 a.m. View Comments
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  RACE COVERAGE: 2014 Reedy International Touring Car Race of Champions

  What started out many years ago as Mike Reedy's vision to showcase the world’s best drivers in a format unlike any other ever used in R/C racing, has grown to be one of the most anticipated and prestigious touring car R/C races in the world. Reedy, T

  Mike Garrison May 22, 2014, 7:46 a.m. View Comments
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  Cody King shares is Pro-Line Lonestar Nitro Challenge winning setup

  In case you have been living under a rock somewhere and haven't already heard, Team Kyosho's Cody King appears to be back in his World Championship winning form. King put in a strong performance and fight at the Neo'14, and backed it up with a win at

  Mike Garrison May 21, 2014, 5:12 a.m. View Comments
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  Video: JConcepts 1972 Chevy C10 Scalpel body promo

  JConcepts has released a new promotional video of the 1972 Chevy C10 body that fits the Scalpel conversion kit.

  Mike Garrison May 20, 2014, 11:31 a.m. View Comments
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  Top25RC releases updated driver ranking list after a big weekend of racing around the globe

  After a weekend of major racing from all around the world, Top25RC.com has released an updated driver ranking list for the 1:8 Offroad Buggy class.

  Mike Garrison May 20, 2014, 6:37 a.m. View Comments
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  Video: "Neo14 - The Indoor Worlds" event video by NeoBuggy.net

  Did you miss all of the live action from the Neo14 race? No worries, as NeoBuggy.net has put together an incredibly awesome recap video highlighting the event from start to finish. Our hat is off to NeoBuggy, the DXR crew, and event supporters and sp

  Mike Garrison May 12, 2014, 7:50 a.m. View Comments
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  Video: BittyDesign ASIA Contest race highlight video

  The recent BittyDesign ASIA Contest was a huge success, bringing some of the best racers in and around Asia to the Pattaya R/C facility. PRC Productions has put together this highlight video recapping all of the action from this year's event!

  Mike Garrison May 8, 2014, 8:01 a.m. View Comments
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  Video: Duratrax Paints How-To Video - "Beginner's Pro Painters Tips"

  Duratrax has shared their first in a series of upcoming How-To Videos regarding the new Duratrax R/C Car Paint as well as how to properly paint an R/C body. The series starts out with basic tips and tricks to painting your first R/C body, and is plan

  Mike Garrison May 8, 2014, 6:03 a.m. View Comments
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  Video: Highlights from Adam Mund's inspiring 2014 "R/C Fest"

  Several months ago we shared an inspiring event known as "R/C Fest" which is hosted by 13-year old Adam Munds. Adam uses the love and fun of driving R/C cars to gather and raise money and blood donors for nearby blood banks. The 2014 R/C Fest was onc

  Mike Garrison May 6, 2014, 6:09 a.m. View Comments
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  Moment with Mike: Professional R/C racing, is it worth it?

  Mike discusses the highs and lows of professional R/C car racing, and asks your opinion as to whether or not it is worth it all.

  Mike Garrison May 5, 2014, 8:32 a.m. View Comments
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  Videos: Jared Tebo practice laps at the ROAR 1:8 Electric Nats

  Kyosho's Jared Tebo has shared with us a few laps of practice at this past weekend's ROAR 1:8 Offroad Electric Nationals in Porter, Texas. You can a significant track change that took place on the back straightaway between the two videos.

  Mike Garrison May 5, 2014, 10:07 a.m. View Comments
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  Video: oneTEN Drift Network 5 Year Anniversary Meet highlights

  oneTEN Drift Network recently hosted their 5 year anniversary meet. With over 30 drivers in attendance, this year's event featured more teams than ever including the Tengu Drift Club, Limited Traction, Team Drift Till Failure, Drift-EZ, Kyokuro Drif

  Mike Garrison May 5, 2014, 5:45 a.m. View Comments
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  Video: Team Associated shows off the new ProRally RTR

  The ProRally RTR, Team Associated's newest addition to the Qualifier Series, lets you experience the thrills of 4WD rally racing on a variety of surfaces. From dirt to asphalt, brick and grass, the ProRally's suspension comes tuned to make the most o

  Mike Garrison May 5, 2014, 6:50 a.m. View Comments
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  X Factory gets set to hit primetime television tonight on National Geographic

  Most people would agree that one of the top ways to promote a product, sport, or hobby is by capturing the interest of television viewers nationwide. X Factory is getting set to do just that TONIGHT. Tune in to the National Geographic Channel at 9

  Mike Garrison May 2, 2014, 8:21 a.m. View Comments
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  Video: Tim Smith sets out to break three R/C world records

  Tim Smith, of MaxAmps, is out to break three world records: longest distance on a single pack, longest distance travelled in 24 hours, and longest distance travelled in 24 hours by a single driver. Follow along with Tim to see if he reaches his goal!

  Mike Garrison May 2, 2014, 6:56 a.m. View Comments
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  Video: X Factory talks about their upcoming episode of "Showdown of the Unbeatables"

  X Factory has released a new video in which Paul and Chazz talk about all the stunts they did for the set-up portion of their appearance on "Showdown Of The Unbeatables", National Geographic Channel’s new series which airs Fridays at 9 PM Eastern and

  Mike Garrison May 1, 2014, 5:42 a.m. View Comments
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  JQ speaks out on the 2014 IFMAR 1:8 Offroad World Championship

  The 2014 IFMAR 1:8 Offroad World Championships are fast approaching, and racers are beginning to prepare for the journey to and from Italy for the event. While some are excited, others are concerned. One of those concerned racers is JQ Products found

  Mike Garrison April 28, 2014, 5:49 a.m. View Comments
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  RACE COVERAGE: The Neo Race 2014

  LiveRC is on site and set to bring you all of the live racing action throughout the entire weekend including live scoring, live audio, live video, moving cameras, pit reports, and MORE!

  Mike Garrison April 17, 2014, 10 a.m. View Comments
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  Top25RC releases their updated driver ranking list after Silver State

  Our friends at Top25RC have released their updated 1:8 scale offroad driver ranking list after the recent Silver State Nitro Challenge event, which includes some big movements on the list. Most notably is the appearance of Australian driver Kyle McBr

  Mike Garrison April 16, 2014, 9:21 a.m. View Comments
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  Texas highway expansion puts Mike's Hobby Shop in jeopardy

  Troubled times have hit the state of Texas as a controversy over a state highway expansion has put one of the south's most well known R/C racing facilities in jeopardy.

  Mike Garrison April 16, 2014, 6:01 a.m. View Comments
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  Hy-Traction Juice races to raise Autism Awareness this April

  April is National Autism Awareness month, but for Hy-Traction Juice, every month is about Autism Awareness. Hy-Traction Juice, a New York based tire additive company, has shared today a very heart warming story in their effort to raise Autism Awarene

  Mike Garrison April 15, 2014, 6:52 a.m. View Comments
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  Talk-It-Up Tuesday with Tyler "Applesauce" Vik

  In any motorsport there is always that one guy who is not only great at what he does on the race track, but his antics and character off the race track make him a fan favorite as well. In R/C car racing, one of those individuals is none other than Ty

  Mike Garrison April 15, 2014, 5:08 a.m. View Comments
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  Video: Team Losi Racing 22-4 Clicker Adjustment "How-To"

  Team Losi Racing has just released their newest instructional video featuring Todd Hodge. This time Hodge discusses when, where, why, and how to adjust the TLR 22-4 4wd buggy clicker adjustment. If you are a 22-4 owner, take the 9 minutes and 24 seco

  Mike Garrison April 14, 2014, 9:32 a.m. View Comments
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  Moment with Mike: R/C stunt driving to the extreme (with video)

  Over the weekend I took a little roadtrip to attend an out of town race. During my journey I found myself day dreaming about the various places along side the road to drive my R/C car. Giant sand piles, construction lots, unintentionally built struct

  Mike Garrison April 14, 2014, 10:17 a.m. View Comments
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  Serpent releases first look at the 748 Natrix 1:10 nitro touring car kit

  Serpent has released a first look at the upcoming 748 Natrix 1:10 nitro touring car kit. Designed by Michael Salven, working closely with team drivers, the new car has a long list of new features. The parts in white plastic are prototype parts made u

  Mike Garrison April 11, 2014, 5:55 a.m. View Comments
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  RACE COVERAGE: 2014 Silver State Nitro Challenge

  It is once again time for one of the largest offroad races to hit Las Vegas, the one and only Silver State Nitro Challenge! The nations top offroad drivers have gathered in the dusty, dry, and grueling conditions to do battle at the Boulder City R/C

  Mike Garrison April 11, 2014, 6:06 a.m. View Comments
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  Video: R/C Subaru WRX STI vs. the "StickBomb"

  Have you heard of the toy, "StickBomb"? Flat wooden sticks are woven together under tension, which then fly apart like dominos when one is removed. So what happens when this toy is pitted against a radio control model Subaru WRX STI? Find out in this

  Mike Garrison April 11, 2014, 5:45 a.m. View Comments
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  Video: "Come Drive with Us" Documentary - Reedy Race of Champions

  For this episode of "Come Drive With Us", the 5150 Media crew features Ty Tessmann, one of the Worlds top offroad drivers. Get a behind the scenes look at Ty's experience, as well as a host of other popular drivers, at the 20th running of the Reedy R

  Mike Garrison April 11, 2014, 5:17 a.m. View Comments
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  Flashback Friday: Masami Hirosaka drives at the 2007 Cactus Classic with his feet

  Everybody knows that Friday is meant for reminiscing old times. Each week we take you back in time as we flashback to some of R/C racing's greatest moments, products, drivers, and more!

  Mike Garrison April 10, 2014, 9:25 a.m. View Comments
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  JQ Products releases "THEGuide" for the THECar White Edition buggy

  Are you the proud owner of THECar "White Edition" buggy? Are you a racer looking to faster anywhere and everywhere that you can? Are you looking for that perfect setup to fit you and your driving style? If you answered, "YES!" to any and/or all of th

  Mike Garrison April 9, 2014, 6:29 a.m. View Comments
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  Thursday Testimonials: JConcepts "G-Locs" short course tires, ProTek R/C "Prodigy 612 DUO" AC Charger

  Whether it's wheel nuts, wings, tools, tracks, trinkets and/or anything in between, the LiveRC staff gives their testimonial and mini-review of each every Thursday morning!

  Mike Garrison April 9, 2014, 7:56 a.m. View Comments
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  Novak Tech Talk "Mistakes to Avoid - Battery Packs and Connectors"

  Our good friend and technical genius, Charlie Suangka of Novak R/C, has once again put together another interesting and informative "Novak Tech Talk" article. This time Charlie shares some "Mistakes to Avoid" when it comes to battery packs and connec

  Mike Garrison April 9, 2014, 6:08 a.m. View Comments
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  Talk-It-Up Tuesday with rising star Spencer Rivkin

  Over the past year or two, there have been a lot of new names making the show and even taking the win away from veteran pros. Just one of those young, talented, and promising up and coming racers is none other than Team Associated's Spencer Rivkin. S

  Mike Garrison April 8, 2014, 6:47 a.m. View Comments
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