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  Moment with Mike: The beginning of the end for cab forward bodies?

  Mike wants to know if Ty Tessmann's new "Type-R" Pro-Line body will bring back the "old school" look of bodies.

  Mike Garrison Feb. 28, 2014, 8:53 a.m. View Comments
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  RACE COVERAGE: 2014 ROAR Carpet Onroad Nationals

  LiveRC is bringing you all of the LIVE racing action from the Hobbyplex facility this weekend for the 2014 ROAR Carpet Onroad Nationals! Live audio, scoring, video, and moving cameras for select races!

  Mike Garrison Feb. 28, 2014, 5:20 a.m. View Comments
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  David Ronnefalk shares his race winning Dirt Nitro Challenge setups

  Without a doubt, Team Kyosho driver David Ronnefalk was one of the fastest drivers on the track at this year's Dirt Nitro Challenge recently hosted by the Fear Farm in Phoenix, Arizona. Ronnefalk would prove his speed by winning the Pro 1:8 E-Buggy c

  Mike Garrison Feb. 28, 2014, 5:05 a.m. View Comments
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  Flashback Friday: Kyosho debuts the MP777 1:8 buggy

  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 Feb. 27, 2014, 6:18 a.m. View Comments
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  Thursday Testimonials: ProTek R/C "Tru" Cleaners and the "Random Item of the Week!"

  This week we test out the new ProTek R/C "Tru" Cleaners and our "Random Item of the Week!"

  Mike Garrison Feb. 26, 2014, 5:23 a.m. View Comments
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  [UPDATE] Novarossi blames MYSTERY FUEL for Winternats engine trouble

  At the recent 2014 Winternats held in Florida recently, some of the world's best onroad racers gathered to take the crown. One of those drivers is newly signed Team Shepherd driver, Marco Vanni. Throughout the event Vanni looked promising, however, c

  Mike Garrison Feb. 25, 2014, 9:36 a.m. View Comments
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  Yuichi Kanai shows off colored plastic kits for the Kyosho MP9

  Yuichi Kanai is known around the world for not only his amazing talents and success as a racer, but also as a designer for the Kyosho brand. Kanai has shared via his personal Facebook page his latest project, colored plastics for the MP9 buggy! It is

  Mike Garrison Feb. 25, 2014, 3:29 a.m. View Comments
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  Weekend Bump-Start!

  Everybody needs a bump start to their weekend, and LiveRC has just that with all of the races and events taking place this upcoming weekend!

  Mike Garrison Feb. 25, 2014, 4:24 a.m. View Comments
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  Talk-It-Up Tuesday with AE Design Engineer Kody Numedahl

  Welcome to LiveRC's weekly column, "Talk-It-Up Tuesday!" Here we spend a little time talking with industry icons including racers, manufacturers, team managers, developers, promoters, and everyone in between! Sit back, relax, and go behind the scenes

  Mike Garrison Feb. 24, 2014, 8:43 a.m. View Comments
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  Moment with Mike: Just one of those weekends

  Have you ever had "one of those weekends"? You know where everything seems to go wrong, and finally you pop a cork? It's been a long time since Mike has had one of those weekends up ...until this past weekend.

  Mike Garrison Feb. 21, 2014, 6:59 a.m. View Comments
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  Videos: Capricorn shares onroad pro maintenance tips with DJ Apolaro

  Capricorn America has shared four new "How-To" videos courtesy of team driver DJ Apolaro. Apolaro discusses and demonstrates how to build Capricorn onroad shocks, build a differential, build a clutch, and setup your droop!

  Mike Garrison Feb. 21, 2014, 3:55 a.m. View Comments
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  Video: Ty Tessmann puts the new Pro-Line Striker SC tires to the test

  Pro-Line Racing has just shared a video of team driver, Ty Tessmann, as he puts the new Striker SC tires to the test at a local skate park. Who says pro drivers don't have fun?

  Mike Garrison Feb. 21, 2014, 9:13 a.m. View Comments
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  Video: LiveRC talks with Team Associated about the RC8 prototype

  At this year's Dirt Nitro Challenge there is A LOT...A LOOOOTTTTTT of time between rounds. During that time we caught up with the AE crew to chat about the all-new RC8 prototype.

  Mike Garrison Feb. 21, 2014, 3:25 p.m. View Comments
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  RACE COVERAGE: The Dirt Nitro Challenge 2014

  The time has come for once again one of the largest offroad events in the United States, the one and only Dirt Nitro Challenge. This year's event has once again returned to the Fear Farm in Phoenix, Arizona where some of the best offroad racers from

  Mike Garrison Feb. 20, 2014, 4:42 a.m. View Comments
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  Sneak peek of the Hot Bodies Tessmann Edition D8T

  Hot Bodies designer, Torrance Deguzman, has shared today a few up close and personal shots of what is being dubbed as the "Tessmann Edition D8T" truggy. Obviously this particular truck belongs to Ty Tessmann, however, word on the street is that this

  Mike Garrison Feb. 19, 2014, 4:47 a.m. View Comments
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  Video: 19th Annual CRCRC Midwest Nitro Championships

  Our friends Sean Ramos and Mike Harmon are at it again, and this time have put together a very cool video from The Ohio R/C Factory, host of the 19th Annual CRCRC Midwest Nitro Championships.

  Mike Garrison Feb. 18, 2014, 4:44 a.m. View Comments
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  Video: Adam Drake gets low with the TLR 8IGHT 3.0 body

  If you listen to rap music you should know it's all about "gettin' low." Adam Drake gets low with the TLR 8IGHT 3.0 as he shares a trick to lowering the buggy's body.

  Mike Garrison Feb. 14, 2014, 5:09 a.m. View Comments
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  Moment with Mike: Too many tires...WAY too many tires

  Choosing the right tire, and right compound is one of the most difficult choices for racers of all skills levels to make. No one wants to waste money on tires that don't work. If you were only allowed to purchase two different tires for your racing (

  Mike Garrison Feb. 14, 2014, 6:34 a.m. View Comments
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  Video: "Come Drive with Us" documentary trailer

  The Reedy Race is not just any race. It is a "bucket list" race; a race that most R/C enthusiast dream of attending! Our friend CoryD was in attendance to document what it's like for a top-level pro, as well as the average racer to attend this storie

  Mike Garrison Feb. 13, 2014, 5:42 a.m. View Comments
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  Video: PROTOform shows off the new "Better Edge" mounting tools

  PROTOform has shared with us a video showing off all of their new "Better Edge" mounting tools and system. Check it out!

  Mike Garrison Feb. 12, 2014, 7:08 a.m. View Comments
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  Weekend Bump-Start!

  Everybody needs a bump start to their weekend, and LiveRC has just that with all of the races and events taking place this upcoming weekend!

  Mike Garrison Feb. 11, 2014, 9:46 a.m. View Comments
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  Team Losi Racing releases new 16mm spring chart

  Team Losi Racing has just released a helpful new spring chart for their 16mm 8IGHT and 8IGHT-T springs. The new chart gives spring rates, colors, part number, and length for each pair.

  Mike Garrison Feb. 10, 2014, 8:41 a.m. View Comments
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  Video: 110% Racing Camp at Pro-Line Racing

  Check out this new video highlighting the very first 110% Racing Camp put on by Ty and Gord Tessmann at Pro-Line Racing. The R/C Racing Camp lasted four days and provided nine lucky drivers (and their mechanics) an opportunity to get face to face tim

  Mike Garrison Feb. 10, 2014, 4:16 a.m. View Comments
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  Moment with Mike: I'm not in the mood...so watch this video

  Mike is grumpy and tired, so instead of a thought provoking message, he shares a funny video compilation found on YouTube.

  Mike Garrison Feb. 7, 2014, 6:14 a.m. View Comments
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  Video: How to properly clean and glue tires with Adam Drake

  Team Losi Racing and Pro-Line team driver, Adam Drake, has once again put together another informative "How-To" video. This time, Drake sits down to discuss and show how to properly clean and glue tires. Adam is arguably one of the best and fastest t

  Mike Garrison Feb. 7, 2014, 5:37 a.m. View Comments
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  Flashback Friday: Gas truck racing with Jared Tebo and Taylor James

  This week 1:10 Nitro Stadium Truck (gas truck) has been a hot topic around the web after our interview with Chad Parks revealed that he is looking to bring back the legendary class of racing. In the interview, Chad revealed that the 2014 JConcepts Sp

  Mike Garrison Feb. 6, 2014, 9:15 a.m. View Comments
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  Video: Pro-Line Factory Team 2014 promo

  2014 is shaping up to be one of the most intense seasons of R/C racing we have seen in a long time, and Pro-Line is ready. They have shared this short promo video featuring their Factory Team for 2014!

  Mike Garrison Feb. 6, 2014, 9:11 a.m. View Comments
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  Video: Rockstar KTM rider Jason Anderson hits the R/C track

  Many of you have been following along with the 2014 AMA Supercross Series, but for those who haven't, Rockstar KTM's Jason Anderson is arguably the fastest man on the track this season for the West Coast Lites class. Anderson not only rides for Rocks

  Mike Garrison Feb. 5, 2014, 8:28 a.m. View Comments
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  Thursday Testimonials: Hobby Pro USA "Groovy Grip" tools

  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 Feb. 5, 2014, 7:48 a.m. View Comments
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  Video: Setting your TLR 22-4 ride height with Todd Hodge

  The Team Losi Racing 22-4 1:10 scale 4wd buggy has revived life back into TLR fans 4wd offroad racing around the world. With the release of the new buggy, TLR has been working behind the scenes to share the latest tips, tricks, and "How-To's" from th

  Mike Garrison Feb. 4, 2014, 12:19 p.m. View Comments
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  Video: Adam Drake discusses the newest Competition Heat engine heaters

  Competition Heat has released their newest line of nitro engine heaters, and today TLR's Adam Drake has sat down and discussed the new heaters, the advantages of using them, and more.

  Mike Garrison Feb. 4, 2014, 4:42 a.m. View Comments
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  Video: Trimming your short course body with Pro-Line's Jim Hustins

  If you have ever raced or bashed a short-course truck, you know that SC bodies act like parachutes when going over jumps, causing you to lose control and crash. Bodies such as Pro-Line’s Flo-Tek SC body feature futuristic styling coupled with large v

  Mike Garrison Feb. 4, 2014, 4:52 a.m. View Comments
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  Weekend Bump-Start!

  Everybody needs a bump start to their weekend, and LiveRC has just that with all of the races and events taking place this upcoming weekend!

  Mike Garrison Feb. 4, 2014, 5:34 a.m. View Comments
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  Talk-It-Up Tuesday with gas truck enthusiast Chad Parks

  Gas truck originated in Kansas City, Missouri when local racers created the first nitro conversion for an electric stadium truck. Years later, yet another Kansas City native is looking to revive the long lost racing once again, by doing the exact sam

  Mike Garrison Feb. 3, 2014, 8:13 a.m. View Comments
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  Moment with Mike: It's time to live a healthier lifestyle

  After watching this video, Mike took long hard look at himself in the mirror, and from this day forward has pledged to live a healthier lifestyle...

  Mike Garrison Jan. 31, 2014, 8:33 a.m. View Comments
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  Flashback Friday: XXX Main releases the "I'm a Banana" R/C music video

  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 Jan. 31, 2014, 8:19 a.m. View Comments
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  Video: Losi's new 1:8 LST XXL gasoline powered monster truck

  Losi announced their all-new LST XXL monster truck earlier this week, but what many don't realize is that it is powered by gasoline...actual gasoline. Losi has shared a video of the new beast in action!

  Mike Garrison Jan. 31, 2014, 9:57 a.m. View Comments
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  Video: Team Orion debuts new products at the 2014 Nuremberg Toy Fair

  Team Orion is on-site at the 2014 Nuremberg Toy Fair, and have been sharing some of their latest products via sneak peek videos! Check out some of the new Orion products including 100C LiPos, ESC's, motors, and more!

  Mike Garrison Jan. 30, 2014, 5:24 a.m. View Comments
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  Video: The Ohio R/C Factory electric racing promo

  You might remember our film-making friends, Sean Ramos and Mike Hudson, who put together a pretty sweet promo video for The Loft R/C Raceway? Well, the boys are at it again, and this time they have released a promo video for The Ohio R/C Factory (hom

  Mike Garrison Jan. 29, 2014, 10:02 a.m. View Comments
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  Video: Setting your Orion engine to default settings with Reno Savoya

  We all make mistakes, and often times those mistakes come when tuning our nitro engines. Ever wish you could simply return the engine to factory default settings and start over? Team Orion engine owners can with the help of Reno Savoya!

  Mike Garrison Jan. 29, 2014, 4:36 a.m. View Comments
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