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POLL: Did you buy anything RC-related on Black Friday or Cyber Monday?

The four days following Thanksgiving are traditionally the biggest shopping days of the year - and dozens of RC companies offered big savings. Did you take advantage and buy something for you, or someone else?

Aaron Waldron Nov. 28, 2016, 3:14 p.m. View Comments

Embling signed with Team Losi Racing in UK

Horizon Hobby UK announced that top British off-road racer Jack Embling has joined the Team Losi Racing lineup for 2017.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 28, 2016, 12:01 p.m. View Comments

XRAY XB4 '17 4WD buggy kit coming soon

XRAY has announced that it will release details of its 2017-spec XB4 4WD buggy - which will look to defend its world title - in the coming days.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 28, 2016, 3:25 p.m. View Comments

Tekno RC EB410 1/10-scale 4WD buggy due mid-2017 [VIDEO]

While everyone was nursing off the food coma (or shopping amidst the craziness) on Friday, Tekno RC announced its plans to introduce a new 1/10-scale 4WD buggy next season.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 28, 2016, 12:29 p.m. View Comments

How did these RC stars get started in the hobby? [VIDEO]

Team Associated asked original RC10 builder Curtis Husting, world champions Ryan Cavalieri and Spencer Rivkin, team manager Brent Thielke, JConcepts founder Jason Ruona, and Eustace Moore - founder of MIP - how they were introduced to RC car racing.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 28, 2016, 1:49 p.m. View Comments

Martin signed with Infinity to head upcoming off-road program

Creation Model-Infinity lured multi-talented off-road ace Lee Martin to join its growing team as the company announced its intention to compete in the dirt.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 28, 2016, 11:13 a.m. View Comments

Novarossi's new Mito .12 World Championship-winning engine

Novarossi has introduced the new Mito .12 World Champion, the engine which powered Dominic Greiner to the IFMAR 200mm title this year in Italy.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 28, 2016, 11:21 a.m. View Comments

New 175RC titanium B6 diff screws and non-magnetic Sonic M3 clamping screws

Recently-launched accessory brand 175RC has introduced new fasteners made of titanium to fit the gear differential of the B6 buggy, as well as the timing clamp of the Sonic M3 motor lineup.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 23, 2016, 7:34 a.m. View Comments

New Team Associated B64D Team Kit 4WD off-road buggy [GALLERY]

After over a week's worth of painstaking previews and teasers, Team Associated has introduced its new dirt-ready 4WD buggy kit - the RC10B64D (which leaves the door wide-open for a carpet version!).

Aaron Waldron Nov. 23, 2016, 1:43 p.m. View Comments

Sixth teaser photo of prototype Team Associated 4WD buggy accompanied by official name - RC10B64

As Team Associated draws closer to the official release of its new 4WD buggy platform, the latest teaser image shows the full car - and the caption introduced the full name of the buggy - the RC10B64.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 23, 2016, 7:05 a.m. View Comments

Final teaser photo of Team Associated B64 prototype is a full chassis shot

Here's the last look at the translucent stereolithography prototype of the new Team Associated RC10B64 4WD buggy before the official release!

Aaron Waldron Nov. 23, 2016, 12:06 p.m. View Comments

New Pro-Line Racing soft top and tire cover scaler accessories, X2-compound Transistor and Electron 2.2-inch buggy tires, and Hyrax 2.2-inch G8 crawler tires

Pro-Line Racing has introduced new scale accessories, popular 1/10-scale Transistor front and Electron rear tires in long-lasting X2 compound, and super-sticky G8-compound Hyrax tires for 2.2-inch crawlers.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 23, 2016, 7:59 a.m. View Comments

Hinz left AKA, signed with JConcepts for 2017

Arizonan Team Associated driver Tommy Hinz, who most recently won both modified buggy classes at the Track Time Hobbies Race For Your Lives, announced the end of two-year relationship with AKA Products and that he has signed with JConcepts for next s

Aaron Waldron Nov. 23, 2016, 1:25 p.m. View Comments

Martin announced split from Mugen Seiki

Former 1/8-scale nitro off-road Worlds and multi-time European Championships finalist Lee Martin has confirmed the end of a five-year relationship with Mugen Seiki.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 23, 2016, 7:23 a.m. View Comments

Watch Boots describe the REDS Racing Worlds Edition engine [VIDEO]

REDS Racing star and multi-time European Champion Elliott Boots sat down to talk about the new Worlds Edition engine for this informative video.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 23, 2016, 2:27 p.m. View Comments

New Yokomo double-joint front driveshafts for YZ-4, BD8-2017 conversion kits for BD7-2016 with carbon fiber or aluminum chassis

Yokomo has introduced new driveshafts for its YZ-4 buggy which have two joints, for less friction loss during cornering, as well as conversion kits for the previous model BD7-2016 touring car to transform it into the world champion BD8-2017 with your

Aaron Waldron Nov. 23, 2016, 12:36 p.m. View Comments

New VRP machined aluminum gullwing front shock towers for B6

Vision Racing Products has introduced two new aluminum front shock towers for the B6 platform when equipped with the gullwing front arms - one that maintains the stock shock mounting holes, and an optional piece that removes the outermost hole and ad

Aaron Waldron Nov. 23, 2016, 10:44 a.m. View Comments

Day signed with Pro-Line Racing for 2017

Less than a week after winning the 4WD class at the Northwest Invitational, Oregonian Kyosho driver Tanner Day announced that he will not be rejoining JConcepts for next season - and signed with Pro-Line Racing instead.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 23, 2016, 4:56 p.m. View Comments

LRC EXCLUSIVE: Team Associated caught testing the B64D at OCRC Raceway

A LiveRC reader with quick thumbs snapped a couple photos of Team Associated design engineer and former IFMAR Worlds finalist Kody Numedahl testing the B64D at OCRC Raceway yesterday.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 23, 2016, 4:23 p.m. View Comments

Jarosz jumped to JConcepts for 2017

Kyosho America driver Chris Jarosz, who now lives in Las Vegas, announced on social media that he has switched from AKA - for whom he raced for four years - to JConcepts for next season.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 23, 2016, 6:14 p.m. View Comments

XRAY's new 2017-spec X1 formula kit

XRAY has introduced the many updated features of its new X1 '17 in typical style - with a throughly detailed, stylish presentation.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 22, 2016, 2:41 p.m. View Comments

Drake won Nitro Buggy final at third round of Top Notch Tour

Dialed In RC Raceway hosted the third round of the Top Notch Tour last weekend, and Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing dominated qualifying in the Nitro Buggy class before driving off to the main event win.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 22, 2016, 3:58 p.m. View Comments

Watch Drake describe tuning with chassis weights [VIDEO]

How much weight you place on your chassis - and where - can have a big effect on your vehicle's handling. Follow along as multi-time national champion Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing tells you everything you need to know.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 22, 2016, 9:56 a.m. View Comments

Schelle Racing B6 battery strap X-plate for tie-rod chassis brace

Schelle Racing has introduced an additional X-plate to be used with its carbon fiber battery strap that allows the standard plastic chassis brace to be replaced with a tie-rod, which increases chassis flex for more grip.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 22, 2016, 9:38 a.m. View Comments

Awesome Pro-Line Shootout highlight reel [VIDEO]

Check out some of the racing action from this year's Pro-Line Racing Shootout spec tire race at Thornhill Racing Circuit and hear what some of the drivers had to say.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 22, 2016, 1:57 p.m. View Comments

2016 VRC Pro Worlds schedule to kick off November 29 with new Rally X class

VRC Pro will crown 17 world champions after 11 events this winter, which will include four new tracks - including the first-ever Rally X world championship.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 22, 2016, 12:39 p.m. View Comments

RC Excitement to close carpet on-road track, transform it into turf off-road

After eleven years of racing carpet on-road inside RC Excitement in Fitchburg, MA, the course will be replaced with a turf off-road track.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 22, 2016, 3:01 p.m. View Comments

Fifth prototype teaser image shows rear end of upcoming Team Associated 4WD buggy

Yesterday afternoon, Team Associated posted a direct shot of the rear end of its upcoming 4WD buggy - which shows off even more clues and details about the overall design.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 22, 2016, 12:16 p.m. View Comments

Watch the Traxxas XO-1 carve up a canyon road [VIDEO]

The onboard stability management system of the Traxxas XO-1 supercar got put through the test on this rough asphalt and gravel canyon road - check it out!

Aaron Waldron Nov. 22, 2016, 11:46 a.m. View Comments

New RCS Graphic Worx factory chassis skin for TEN-SCTE 3.0

RCS Graphic Worx has expanded its lineup of branded factory chassis skins to include the latest version of the TLR championship-winning 4x4 short course truck lineup, the TEN-SCTE 3.0.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 22, 2016, 9:29 a.m. View Comments

Customizable drawstring tire bags from Flexytub [UPDATED]

Flexytub has introduced black customizable tire bags with different drawstring color choices and the brand logo of your choice.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 21, 2016, 4:57 p.m. View Comments

Denney crowned Grand Champion of rain-shortened U.S. Open Fuel Championships [VIDEO]

After the points for E-Buggy, Truck and Nitro Buggy - which was called after the semifinals due to rain - Team Losi Racing driver Tanner Denney earned the overall title at the U.S. Open Fuel Championships hosted by Fear Farm RC Raceway.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 21, 2016, 8:52 a.m. View Comments

Embling split from Kyosho - deal for 2017 already done?

This year's British 1/8-scale truck champion Jack Embling announced his departure from Kyosho Europe on Friday morning, citing an offer he could not pass up.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 21, 2016, 8:33 a.m. View Comments

Double victory for Boots at rain-shortened Buggyland 3.0 in Spain

Kyosho's Elliott Boots won the E-Buggy main event and was awarded the nitro buggy championship by virtue of being Top Qualifier as rain cancelled the finals at the third annual Buggyland event hosted by Circuito CARTT Fuencarral in Madrid, Spain.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 21, 2016, 9:44 a.m. View Comments

Special edition Team Associated and Reedy Christmas tree ornament

Diehard fans of Team Associated and Reedy can add a special touch of Factory Team blue to their holiday decorations this year with a limited edition Christmas tree ornament.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 21, 2016, 4:38 p.m. View Comments

Jarosz, Pillars, Day and Chambers won Northwest Invitational

Kyosho America teammates Chris Jarosz, Joe Pillars, Tanner Day and Matt Chambers each took class wins at Cottage Grove R/C Raceway last weekend during the Northwest Invitational.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 21, 2016, 4:25 p.m. View Comments

Fourth teaser of upcoming Team Associated 4WD shows prototype's front suspension

This head-on view of the 3D-printed prototype of the upcoming Team Associated 4WD buggy shows off the suspension geometry and more.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 21, 2016, 11:11 a.m. View Comments

Team Magic/HRC Distribution signed Becker to junior team

Luca Becker from Luxembourg will race the Team Magic E4RS III Plus as part of the HRC Distribution and Team Magic Europe junior team this winter.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 21, 2016, 8:13 a.m. View Comments

Limited edition MIP metric hex driver set with black handles

Order now through Cyber Monday (11/28) on MIP's website for your chance to score a limited edition metric hex wrench set with black handles!

Aaron Waldron Nov. 21, 2016, 10:58 a.m. View Comments

POLL: What are you most thankful for this year?

Are you glad you live near a track, feel great about this year's race results, or just appreciative of your sponsors? Answer our Thanksgiving-themed poll and tell us what you're most thankful for this year!

Aaron Waldron Nov. 21, 2016, 10:43 a.m. View Comments

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