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New AKA Products 2.2-inch rear Chainlink and Crosslink pre-mounted tires

AKA Products now offers its popular Chainlink and Crosslink rear tires for 2WD and 4WD buggies pre-mounted to your choice of wheels.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 24, 2017, 11:47 a.m. View Comments

Watch Drake describe Mugen Seiki's new high-traction differentials [VIDEO]

Mugen Seiki Racing is introducing special differentials for its vehicles intended for high-grip conditions, and Adam Drake explained more about them in this new clip.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 24, 2017, 1:47 p.m. View Comments

New HPI Racing Savage Flux XL brushless-powered 1/8-scale monster truck

HPI Racing has introduced a new version of its massive Savage XL ready-to-run monster truck with a 6S-powered brushless system.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 24, 2017, 11:21 a.m. View Comments

New XRAY stadium truck wheels

XRAY has introduced new dish wheels with a 12mm hex that accept 2.2-inch stadium truck tires, perfect for the XT2.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 24, 2017, 12:01 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Dustin Evans on his switch to Associated, Reedy and Pro-Line

After racing for five years with the same major sponsors, Dustin Evans made the jump to Reedy, Team Associated and Pro-Line Racing - and scored a top five finish in his debut at the Reedy Race. Read more about what the former Invitational winner and

Aaron Waldron Jan. 24, 2017, 1:14 p.m. View Comments

RC Racers: This Is Not A Toy documentary trailer [VIDEO]

A short new documentary following racers who competed in the 2013 Midwest Nitro Series called RC Racers: This Is Not A Toy will be published for free tomorrow on Vimeo. Here's a preview.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 24, 2017, 9:13 a.m. View Comments

Team Orion Revolution teaser [UPDATED]

Team Orion published a new logo for a 2017-edition Revolution, a name the brand previously used for a very successful brushed motor line. However - might this be a set of races around the world?

Aaron Waldron Jan. 24, 2017, 9 a.m. View Comments

Race Em RC to host inaugural Team Orion Revolution in March

Horizon Hobby has announced plans for the Team Orion Revolution, a one-day race at Race Em RC where you can race as many classes as you'd like for one fee - and the Ultimate Stock will be the handout motor for the competitive 17.5 2WD buggy division.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 24, 2017, 6:11 p.m. View Comments

2017 Dirt Nitro Challenge 1/5-Scale and U4RC Winter Nationals flyers and info

The 2017 Dirt Nitro Challenge will once again feature a couple of undercard events, with the Team Chase-presented 1/5-scale race broadcasted on LiveRC as well as the U4RC Winternationals offering unlimited class entries for one fee!

Aaron Waldron Jan. 24, 2017, 8:37 a.m. View Comments

Denney and Medjoubi signed contract extensions with REDS Racing

Tanner Denney and Rayan Medjoubi have agreed to stick with REDS Racing through the 2018 season.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 24, 2017, 10:50 a.m. View Comments

Lutz, Bornhorst and Drake won Southern Indoor Championship

Tekno RC's Ryan Lutz reported on last weekend's Southern Indoor Championship in Alabama, where he and teammate Joe Bornhorst won the Nitro Buggy and Truck classes and Lutz scored three podium finishes in all, while Adam Drake won E-Buggy.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 24, 2017, 1:54 p.m. View Comments

New JConcepts long-wear compounds for 1/8-scale tires

JConcepts has introduced three new long-wear "double dot" compounds in three of its most popular tread patterns for 1/8-scale buggies.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 24, 2017, 1:33 p.m. View Comments

New Team Associated Factory Team touring car ride height gauge

Team Associated has introduced a new blue-anodized aluminum ride height gauge for touring cars to its Factory Team lineup of accessories.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 24, 2017, 10:22 a.m. View Comments

Sousa won CRCRC Midwest Nitro Champs

XRAY's Derek Sousa drove his XB8 to the nitro buggy class win at the annual CRCRC Midwest Nitro Champs hosted by the Ohio RC Factory.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 23, 2017, 11:13 a.m. View Comments

New Prolix RC Equalizer front bulkhead for T4

Prolix RC has introduced a new front bulkhead with V-ball cups for the T4 touring car that increases steering and consistency.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 23, 2017, 1:23 p.m. View Comments

Hobbytown USA in Tucson to replace dirt off-road track with astroturf.

Earlier this morning, the Hobbytown USA in Tucson, Arizona announced on Facebook that its dirt off-road track will be closed - and reopened as an astroturf track with wooden jumps.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 23, 2017, 12:16 p.m. View Comments

New Intellect 2017 silicon graphene LiPo battery range

British Intellect distributor Schumacher RC has introduced the company's ten new silicon graphene LiPo batteries.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 23, 2017, 11:39 a.m. View Comments

Touring car double for Mah highlighted fourth round of WCICS in Edmonton

Awesomatix team driver Wayne Mah won both the modified and stock touring car finals at round four of the PROTOform WCICS hosted by NASCAR in Edmonton.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 23, 2017, 10:35 a.m. View Comments

POLL: What was your favorite highlight of the Reedy Race?

There were a lot of big moments throughout last weekend's Reedy Race of Champions at OCRC Raceway. Which did you enjoy most?

Aaron Waldron Jan. 23, 2017, 9:45 a.m. View Comments

Collavo signed with XRD

XRD Engines has signed former Italian national champion Mattia Collavo.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 23, 2017, 9 a.m. View Comments

Neal and Crompton won at fourth round of Silverstone Winter Series

Jack Neal drove his Schumacher Cougar KF2SE to the TQ and win of the 2WD class at the Silverstone Winter Series, while Paul Crompton topped the 4WD category.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 23, 2017, 8:28 a.m. View Comments

New accessory brand Ackermann Racing launched

Ackermann Racing is a newly created European company that will focus on creating thoughtful products for racers around the globe.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 23, 2017, 8:16 a.m. View Comments

Vandepoele signed to Team Magic Europe/HRC Distribution junior squad

Young Belgian racer Aaron Vandepoele has joined the HRC Distribution and Team Magic Europe juniors roster.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 23, 2017, 8:06 a.m. View Comments

New Tesla hardware box

Capricorn has introduced a new hardware storage box under the Tesla name, with 21 compartments to organize a variety of different items.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 23, 2017, 7:51 a.m. View Comments

New Pro-Line Racing Positron 2WD and 4WD front tires

Pro-Line Racing has adapted its new Positron tire pattern to front tires to fit 2WD and 4WD buggies in either M4 or MC compounds.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 23, 2017, 11:05 a.m. View Comments

REEDY RACE: Thielke and Champlin won first A-Mains for Open 2WD and 4WD [VIDEO]

Team Associated team manager worked his way up from fifth on the grid to take the first victory in Open 2WD, while one of his drivers - Broc Champlin - did the same from fourth on the grid in 4WD, as both took a big step toward a championship in the

Aaron Waldron Jan. 22, 2017, 4:27 p.m. View Comments

REEDY RACE: Maifield, Cavalieri and Martin won eleventh round - title to be decided in final round [VIDEO]

Team Yokomo’s Ryan Maifield and Team Associated’s Ryan Cavalieri each won their heats in round 11, setting up a race for the title in which the two former champions will compete against one another in the same heat. Meanwhile, Maifield’s teammate Lee

Aaron Waldron Jan. 22, 2017, 5:07 p.m. View Comments

REEDY RACE: Maifield, Phend and Cavalieri won third round of 2WD to open Day Three [VIDEO]

Former champions Ryan Maifield, Dakotah Phend and Ryan Cavalieri all started the final day of Invitational competition with a win in round nine - while Maifield maintained a one-point lead in the overall standings.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 22, 2017, 1:18 p.m. View Comments

REEDY RACE: 2017 Reedy International Off-Road Race of Champions heritage video [VIDEO]

Each year, LiveRC assembles a highlight reel of old-school racing footage and the perspective of some of the industry's top racing icons to pay homage to Mike Reedy and the incredibly exciting event he bestowed upon the world of RC racing.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 22, 2017, 2:02 p.m. View Comments

REEDY RACE: Tessmann, Cavalieri and Maifield won tenth round [VIDEO]

XRAY's Ty Tessmann won again in round ten, the fourth of the 2WD portion, as did former winners Ryan Cavalieri of Team Associated and Ryan Maifield of Team Yokomo - both of whom have distanced themselves from the rest of the field.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 22, 2017, 2:48 p.m. View Comments

LRC: New Estimated Position Data feature via LiveTime Scoring Engine

Viewers on LiveRC now have access to the Estimated Position Data feature of LiveTime scoring engine that shows where a driver's qualifying pace or main event position affects their overall finishing spot in real time!

Aaron Waldron Jan. 22, 2017, 5:25 p.m. View Comments

REEDY RACE: Cavalieri crowned Invitational champion for the fourth time [VIDEO]

Ryan Cavalieri lined up against his title rival in the final heat of the week, sped away from the pack and drove into the history books with a record-extending fourth Invitational championship.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 22, 2017, 7:21 p.m. View Comments

REEDY RACE: Champlin and Thielke crowned Open 4WD and 2WD winners [VIDEO]

Broc Champlin ran away from the field in A2 to clinch the Open 4WD overall victory while team manager Brent Thielke - who raced his way through the ranks under Mike Reedy and now fulfills many of the industry icon's roles within Team Associated and o

Aaron Waldron Jan. 22, 2017, 5:53 p.m. View Comments

REEDY RACE: Jelin won Junior final [VIDEO]

The top eight Open 2WD drivers aged 15 and under lined up for a single winner-take-all Junior final on Sunday morning, and NorCal-based XRAY driver CJ Jelin raced his way to the victory.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 22, 2017, 1:48 p.m. View Comments

REEDY RACE: Rivkin, Kosciuszek and Tessmann won Invitiational 4WD round five [VIDEO]

Team Associated star Spencer Rivkin took another much-needed win in the 4WD portion of the Invitational competition on Saturday morning, while his teammate - and fellow former Open winner - Alex Kosciuszek shined bright with another round win. To wra

Aaron Waldron Jan. 21, 2017, 1:15 p.m. View Comments

REEDY RACE: Jones secured Open 2WD overall TQ with final round victory [VIDEO]

Tyler Jones will start the Open 2WD double A-Mains from the front of the grid after setting the fastest time in the final round of qualifying.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 21, 2017, 3:01 p.m. View Comments

REEDY RACE: Tebo, Rivkin and Haatanen won first 2WD Invitational round [VIDEO]

Kyosho's Jared Tebo capitalized on others' mistakes to score his first round win of the Reedy Race of Champions, while Team Associated teammates Spencer Rivkin and young Joona Haatanen also won their heats in the opening round of 2WD.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 21, 2017, 6:14 p.m. View Comments

REEDY RACE: Hinz clinched Open 4WD TQ with fastest time in final round [VIDEO]

From the 'B' heat, Team Associated driver Tommy Hinz turned in the quickest run of the fourth round of Open 4WD qualifying to secure the overall Top Qualifying honors.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 21, 2017, 12:52 p.m. View Comments

REEDY RACE: Haatanen, Maifield and Kosciuszek won final 4WD round - Tessmann holds overall lead [VIDEO]

Finnish youngster Joona Haatanen, former champion and Yokomo debutante Ryan Maifield and Haatanen’s Team Associated teammate Alex Kosciuszek won the three heats comprising the last round of the 4WD portion of the Invitational competition. XRAY’s Ty T

Aaron Waldron Jan. 21, 2017, 3:36 p.m. View Comments

REEDY RACE: Mayo, Cavalieri and Evans victorious in second 2WD round as Maifield took over points lead [VIDEO]

Jake Mayo and Dustin Evans each won their first rounds of the weekend, while former champion Ryan Cavalieri inched closer to the top of the charts as the Team Associated teammates swept the second 2WD round, and eighth round overall. Meanwhile, Yokom

Aaron Waldron Jan. 21, 2017, 8:40 p.m. View Comments

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