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Moment with Mike: The Meaning of Life

Dinner with family becomes more that just a night out, when Mike is told the loss of a fellow racer and friend.

Mike Garrison Oct. 2, 2012, 7:07 a.m. View Comments

Video: Unglue your tires "Finnish Style" with TRFT Studios

There is nothing more frustrating than "wasting" a nice set of wheels just because your tires are all worn out. TRFT Studios of Finland has released their newest video which is a "how-to" showing just how to unglue your tires...Finnish style! Check i

Mike Garrison Oct. 1, 2012, 5:39 a.m. View Comments

LIVE Coverage from the 2012 International Indoor Championships!

It is once again time for one of the most prestigious carpet onroad races in America, the annual International Indoor Championships (IIC)! The 2012 IIC is setting up for this year's event at the Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Many of

Mike Garrison Oct. 1, 2012, 5:44 a.m. View Comments

Video: Flashback Friday - "First ever ROAR Nationals 1967"

This week's Flashback Friday takes us back to days of Woodstock and hippie love. In 1967 one of the first R/C cars was built and gave birth to R/C racing as we know it today. Along with that R/C car was the first ever nationally organized event in Am

Mike Garrison Sept. 28, 2012, 6:40 a.m. View Comments

Video: TLR shock building with Dustin Evans (updated)

Earlier this year TLR released their "How-To" video with Dustin Evans building the TLR22 shocks which involved cutting the bladders to run them emulsion style. They have updated with a new segment of the video explaining the new bleeder cap o-rings,

Mike Garrison Sept. 27, 2012, 9:09 a.m. View Comments

Ryan Dunford talks about new TLR Bleeder Cap O-rings

TLR is always providing racers with the latest tips and tricks of the pros on the TLR Blog. Today, Ryan Dunford talks about the new TLR Bleeder Cap O-Rings and the reasoning behind them.

Mike Garrison Sept. 26, 2012, 5:30 a.m. View Comments

Videos: Team Durango Race Ready RTR Tech Tips

Team Durango has created some Team Tech Tip videos for the new range of Team Durango ‘Race Ready RTR’ vehicles, to help users get up to speed with their new cars! A great way to learn for new racers, and a great "refresher" for experienced racers as

Mike Garrison Sept. 26, 2012, 6:14 a.m. View Comments

Video: Team Orion "Mixes it up" with their 100% waterproof ESC's

Team Orion has put together a very unique video displaying the capabilities of their all-new 100% waterproof esc's. Not only will these bad boys take your car through any element, they also mix a mean drink. Check it out!

Mike Garrison Sept. 26, 2012, 5:03 a.m. View Comments

Serpent designer Michael Salvan explains 747 weight distribution

Serpent 747 designer, Michael Salvan, has sat down and explained weight distribution in general as well as specifically on the 747. He incorporated a very unique weight distribution sliding weight system for the 747 which he also explains!

Mike Garrison Sept. 26, 2012, 5:49 a.m. View Comments

Serpent interviews their lead Cobra 2.0 designer Billy Easton

Serpent has released an interesting interview with their main offroad designer, Billy Easton, regarding the new Cobra 2.0 buggy. Easton talks in depth about the new designs, changes, and goals for the new car.

Mike Garrison Sept. 25, 2012, 5:39 a.m. View Comments

Video: Sneak peek of Custom Works Direct Drive Intimidator and Enforcer oval kits

Custom Works is one of the premiere R/C dirt oval companies worldwide for taking home the race wins. They are getting set to launch their all-new Direct Drive Intimidator and Enforcer kits, and have shared this sneak peek preview of what to expect!

Mike Garrison Sept. 25, 2012, 6:05 a.m. View Comments

Video: Team Associated "Big Bore" Shock mounting modifications

Last week Team Associated officially launched their all-new "Big Bore" shocks for their 1/10 scale offroad vehicles. Today they have released a helpful video taking you through the steps of properly modifying your front and rear shock towers to accep

Mike Garrison Sept. 24, 2012, 5:43 a.m. View Comments

Video: Flashback Friday - XXX Main "I'm a Banana"

It's Friday and we felt it was time for a FLASHBACK! We have gone back to 2010 and found one of the most classic R/C videos on the web. This short video is a combination of R/C big air, crazy stunts, fireworks, ladies, and the "Banana Song"...all tak

Mike Garrison Sept. 21, 2012, 6:50 a.m. View Comments

Video: TLR at the Shortcourse Showdown Las Vegas

TLR has put together a pretty cool video from the recent stop of the Shortcourse Showdown Nationwide Tour at 702 Raceway in Las Vegas, Nevada. Check it out!

Mike Garrison Sept. 21, 2012, 6:34 a.m. View Comments

Video: HPI Racing Vorza - The Elements

HPI Racing has just released their all-new video "HPI Vorza - The Elements". Check out the RTR Vorza as it tears up the trails, parks, streets, and more!

Mike Garrison Sept. 20, 2012, 6:34 a.m. View Comments

Moment with Mike: A night on the town for an R/C racer

Mike steps out of his R/C bubble and takes a night out on the town living it up like never before!

Mike Garrison Sept. 19, 2012, 6:20 a.m. View Comments

Frank Root talks "Option Parts" for the TLR 22SCT

TLR stormed the short course market with their recent release of the TLR 22SCT. The truck has proven to be a race winner right out of the box, however, with a long list of "upgrade" and option parts available racers want to know what they really NEED

Mike Garrison Sept. 18, 2012, 5:40 a.m. View Comments

Video: GoPro Hero 2 at the Spanish 1/8 Offroad Nationals

Our friends from inforc.net have sent us a pretty cool video put together from the 2012 Spanish 1/8 Offroad Nationals. We have been told this is only a "teaser" video of what they are working on, entirely shot with the GoPro Hero 2 camera. Check i

Mike Garrison Sept. 18, 2012, 5:05 a.m. View Comments

Video: TRFT goes "BIG" with 1/5 scale racing in Finland

TRFT Studios has just launched their all-new video! This time the TRFT crew headed to Raisio, Finland for some 1/5 scale offroad racing. Getting up close and personal with these GIANTS is a risk that TRFT is willing to take as they bring you all the

Mike Garrison Sept. 17, 2012, 6:16 a.m. View Comments

Hot Bodies releases new TCXX "Expert Build Tips"

When building almost any car kit there are always little tips and tricks that the pros use to build the ultimate race winning machines. Sometimes major modifications and construction, other times simple sanding down of a-arms. Hot Bodies has just rel

Mike Garrison Sept. 17, 2012, 5:06 a.m. View Comments

Interview: 1/8 offroad championship record holder Ty Tessmann

The 2012 offroad racing season has been one to remember, with the IFMAR 1/8 World Championships still ahead of us. There is a long list of drivers with the talent and the potential to win this IFMAR World Championships, but one young man stands out

Mike Garrison Sept. 13, 2012, 4:32 a.m. View Comments

Videos: Robert Batlle at the Spanish National Championships 2012

Our friends from the other side of the world have sent us some very cool videos to share with you! Last weekend was the 2012 Spanish A National Championships. Mugen Seiki driver, Robert Batlle, was on-hand and proved to be the man to beat! Batlle wou

Mike Garrison Sept. 13, 2012, 7:02 a.m. View Comments

Video: Pro-Line interviews 2012 FEMCA Champion Kyle McBride

Team Pro-Line's Kyle McBride most recently attended the 2012 FEMCA Asian Championships. McBride walked away with TQ and the championship win. In 2010, Kyle was a front runner at the IFMAR World Championships in Pattaya. The Pro-Line crew catches up w

Mike Garrison Sept. 12, 2012, 5:39 a.m. View Comments

FTW gets a makeover!

FTW (For The Win), is quickly becoming a popular choice of bodies and accessoried by racers worldwide. The company is proud to announce the launch of their all-new site! The new site features easy to follow navigation, the latest photos, videos, race

Mike Garrison Sept. 7, 2012, 6:04 a.m. View Comments

Video: HPI's WR8 Flux in action!

HPI racing has put together a quick little video showing off the new WR8 Flux rally car. As you can see there isn't much that can stop this bad boy, as it drifts, jumps, and offroads it's way around town!

Mike Garrison Sept. 6, 2012, 5:46 a.m. View Comments

Moment with Mike: Dumbest Moments in R/C

Mike strives to be the star of a new TV series with his personal list of Dumbest Moments in R/C!

Mike Garrison Sept. 6, 2012, 6 a.m. View Comments

Video: AMainHobbies Silver Dollar Raceway promo

AMainHobbies Silver Dollar R/C Raceway is the host venue for the 2013 IFMAR 1/10 Offroad World Championships. The AMain film crew have put together this awesome promo video of the facility. This confirmed my plane ticket out for the next big race...

Mike Garrison Sept. 5, 2012, 10:27 a.m. View Comments

Video: TRFT goes "trail hoppin" froggy style

TRFT Studios has just released their latest short course adventure video. This time the TRFT crew, and frog, travel the trails of Finland bringing us a whole new level of R/C. It's hard enough to keep a car going fast on the track, check out these li

Mike Garrison Sept. 4, 2012, 7:07 a.m. View Comments

Interview: The Champion Rick Hohwart

Two weeks ago was the 2012 ROAR Onroad Paved Nationals, and some of the nation’s best touring car drivers were in attendance. “Young gun” Keven Hebert, XRAY’s Paul Lemieux, and many more. While many expected these drivers to walk away with the event,

Mike Garrison Sept. 4, 2012, 7:14 a.m. View Comments

Video: Pro-Line goes short course rally racing

Check out the Official Pro-Line Ford Focus ST video featuring a SC10 2WD and a SLASH 4×4!

Mike Garrison Aug. 31, 2012, 5:58 a.m. View Comments

TLR shares new TLR22SCT Tech Tip: Steering Rack Modification

TLR has shared the latest TLR 22SCT Tech Tip! This time it is a quick and easy modification that further reduces the chances of steering tie rods popping off.

Mike Garrison Aug. 31, 2012, 5:39 a.m. View Comments

Video: Ryan Maifield is the "Short Course King"

JConcepts has put together a very cool video from the 2012 ROAR Offroad Supernationals, featuring none other than multi-time short course national champion, Ryan Maifield. Ryan was an underdog coming into the race, but proved he and his machine were

Mike Garrison Aug. 28, 2012, 9:19 a.m. View Comments

Moment with Mike: Is nitro racing slowly dying?

Mike thinks electric racing might be taking over, read why in this edition of Moment with Mike!

Mike Garrison Aug. 28, 2012, 5:52 a.m. View Comments

RACE COVERAGE: ROAR Onroad Paved Nationals

It was only one month ago and we witnessed some of the world's best touring car racers go head to head for the IFMAR World Championships in the Netherlands. This weekend, the nation's best racers make a slightly shorter trip to Leisure Hours Raceway

Mike Garrison Aug. 23, 2012, 7:47 a.m. View Comments

Win a TLR Nitro SCT from Lucas Oil Regional Offroad Series!

TLR just released their all-new TEN-SCT nitro 4wd short course truck to the market. Lucas Oil Regional Offroad Series is hosting a Facebook Contest that is open to ANYONE to win your very own! Check it out!

Mike Garrison Aug. 23, 2012, 11:58 a.m. View Comments

1/3 scale short course truck from Mammuth Works

Just when you thought R/C couldn't get any bigger, Mammuth Works introduces their prototype 1/3 scale short course truck!

Mike Garrison Aug. 22, 2012, 5:10 a.m. View Comments

Video: A Day in the Dirt at the Finnish 1/8 Nats

Not long ago was the 2012 1/8 scale Offroad National Championships of Finland. Some of the fastest drivers of Finland made their way to the race to get in on the action. EuroRC was onsite for all of the action supporting Team EuroRC, and catching it

Mike Garrison Aug. 22, 2012, 7:56 a.m. View Comments

Horizon UK interviews "The Champ" Darren Bloomfield

Horizon Hobby UK has taken some time with newly crowned European Offroad 1/8 Champion, Darren Bloomfield, for an in depth and behind the scenes interview of what it takes to be a champion!

Mike Garrison Aug. 21, 2012, 5:34 a.m. View Comments