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Tyler Jones wins with TLR at the JCP Nitro Series finals

Tyler was able to TQ all three rounds of qualifying and win the main by almost a lap on second place. He also turned the fastest lap of the weekend on the tight indoor layout even over some of the fastest nitro and ebuggy drivers in the Midwest!

Mike Garrison April 7, 2014, 5:16 a.m. View Comments

Video: In depth look at the Hot Bodies D413 with Ty Tessmann and Torrance Deguzman

HPI Racing launched the new D413 buggy after its successful ROAR Nationals debut and win in 2013. HPI has shared an in depth look at the new car featuring Ty Tessmann, designer Torrance Deguzman, and others as they go inside the unique design of the

Mike Garrison April 7, 2014, 6 a.m. View Comments

Aydin Horne wins the 2014 JConcepts Factory Tracks Invitational

This past weekend hosted the JConcepts Factory Tracks Invitational event. Some of the midwest's fastest gathered in Michigan to do battle, but only one driver would come out on top. That one driver would be young Aydin Horne who would clinch the over

Mike Garrison April 7, 2014, 7:23 a.m. View Comments

Video: Swapping diffs in the Team Durango 210 series vehicles.

Team Durango UK team driver Jason Ametrine, shows you how to quickly switch between the ball diff and gear diff assembly, making this process even easier with his clear and simple guide.

Mike Garrison April 7, 2014, 6:36 a.m. View Comments

The RatRace Winter Series Championship finishes crowning the new champions

It was the deciding round of the RatRace series last weekend and we had some really tight points where 2 or 3 drivers could go home with the trophies. The RCSkool races were not at the series end as they have 2 more races to go. From the start of the

Mike Garrison April 7, 2014, 9:46 a.m. View Comments

MIP releases new SAE and metric wrench wraps

So who here has ever had difficulty telling their MIP wrenches apart at a quick glance? MIP now has a solution for that, in the way of all new color coated wraps for each size of every MIP wrench! It's simple, easy, and effective, just clean the appl

Mike Garrison April 7, 2014, 5:29 a.m. View Comments

Michigan State Championships Series Round 2 race report

Round #2 of the Michigan State Championship Series at Dirt Burner Raceway and Hobby Shop in Livionia was extremely well attended. With 171 entries and 23 heats the racers voted nearly unanimously to shorten the program to include just two qualifiers

Mike Garrison April 7, 2014, 5:41 a.m. View Comments

XRAY releases new XB8 optional brass weight sets

XRAY has just released their new optional brass weights for the front steering block and rear uprights of the XB8 buggy. The optional weights mount directly under the steering blocks and/or rear uprights, and are designed to further lower the center

Mike Garrison April 4, 2014, 5:54 a.m. View Comments

RACE COVERAGE: 26th Annual Pro-Line April Fool's Classic

LiveRC will be bringing you all of the action LIVE including live video, moving cameras for select races, live audio, live scoring, and more!

Mike Garrison April 4, 2014, 9:02 a.m. View Comments

PROTOform releases new touring car "Anti-Tuck Body Stiffeners"

Say goodbye to body tuck with PROTOform Anti-Tuck Body Stiffeners!

Mike Garrison April 4, 2014, 6:41 a.m. View Comments

Video: How to widen the rear track of your Team Durango DEX410v4

Team Durango UK team driver, Jason Ametrine, returns with another really helpful Team Durango Tech Tip video. This time Jason shares an exclusive team modification that allows you to widen the width of your rear track on the DEX410v4.

Mike Garrison April 4, 2014, 6:46 a.m. View Comments

Schumacher releases new Cougar KF buggy "low grip conversion kit"

Schumacher Racing has just released their new "low grip conversion kit" for the Cougar KF buggy. This conversion moves the motor and center cluster back by 21mm.

Mike Garrison April 4, 2014, 6 a.m. View Comments

Kyosho releases the new Ultima SC6 short course truck kit

It has been a long wait for Kyosho short course racers around the globe, but the wait is over! Kyosho has officially released the new Ultima SC6 2wd short course truck kit. This new kit is based off of the World Championship winning RB6 platform, and

Mike Garrison April 4, 2014, 6:22 a.m. View Comments

Team Associated releases new countertop and pit table setup mat

Team Associated has just released their all-new Team Associated, Reedy, Factory Team, and XP-branded Countertop Setup Mat. This 16” x 20” pad provides a protective surface for countertops and R/C pit tables alike. Waterproof to prevent stains from ni

Mike Garrison April 4, 2014, 10:37 a.m. View Comments

Serpent releases the new Cobra 2.1 1:8 offroad buggy kit

Serpent has officially released the Cobra 811 2.1 buggy. The new buggy is based off of the Cobra 2.0, however, features a list of new features. Just a few of the major highlights include +4mm chassis, extended aluminum rear brace, extended rear drive

Mike Garrison April 4, 2014, 6:09 a.m. View Comments

PROTOform releases fresh new t-shirts and hoodie

PROTOform is known around the world for providing onroad racers with some of the sexiest looking car bodies on the planet. Today the designers at PF have released fresh new swag for YOUR body. While we can't guarantee the new PROTOform apparel will m

Mike Garrison April 4, 2014, 7:20 a.m. View Comments

Team Associated releases limited edition Gene Husting commemorative jacket

If you knew Gene Husting, you knew the jacket. For as long as anyone can remember, Gene Husting, an industry icon with racing in his blood, wore a Members Only Iconic Racers jacket. In honor of Gene, Team Associated has produced a limited number

Mike Garrison April 3, 2014, 9:54 a.m. View Comments

Maxima releases new Kyosho, Mugen Seiki, and TLR air filter sets

Maxima has just released their new 1:8 offroad air filter sets for Kyosho, Mugen Seiki, and Team Losi Racing vehicles. The filters are made up of a high performance foam material developed by Maxima engineers for safe and efficient air intake. In add

Mike Garrison April 3, 2014, 6:31 a.m. View Comments

XRAY releases new XB4 CNC-machined aluminum servo mounts

XRAY has just released their new CNC-machined aluminum servo mounts for the XB4 series buggies. The new mounts are designed to increase durability, increase stiffness, and make holding your servo in place look sexy. Sold in sets of two and anodized b

Mike Garrison April 3, 2014, 4:56 a.m. View Comments

Tekno RC releases new small track and pit room banner decorations

Tekno RC has just released their new small track banners. At 16" x 34", these little guys are also perfect for interior decorating your pit room and work area. Available now.

Mike Garrison April 3, 2014, 6:55 a.m. View Comments

REDS Racing releases the limited edition "R7 EVOKE" engine

REDS Racing is proud to launch their latest masterpiece by Mario Rossi, the new R7 EVOKE engine. The new engine is equipped with the best REDS technology to further improve fuel consumption, performance and reliability. REDS R7 Evoke is a limited edi

Mike Garrison April 3, 2014, 9:16 a.m. View Comments

HPI Racing releases Dai Yoshihara Nissan S13 replica nitro drift car

HPI Racing has just released their newest nitro-powered drift car. This new beast is the Dai Yoshihara Discount Tire/Falken Tire Nissan S13 replica Nitro 3 Drift. This 4wd RTR is set to go out of the box, and ready to drift the streets Yoshihara styl

Mike Garrison April 3, 2014, 7:16 a.m. View Comments

Martin Bayer doubles up at the Winter Season XRAY Challenge Finals

Participants of the offroad categories could enjoy the same track of the EOS 14 days ago, and also see in action the winner of this great race, Martin Bayer!

Mike Garrison April 3, 2014, 8:06 a.m. View Comments

Ben Sterling joins the Pro-Line Racing team down under for 2014

Australian onroad AND offroad racer, Ben Sterling, has inked a deal with Pro-Line Racing for the 2014 season.

Mike Garrison April 3, 2014, 5:31 a.m. View Comments

Brad Shearer freezes the competition at the 11th Annual Winter Storm Championships

When the dust settled from 2WD qualifying, X Factory’s Brad Shearer was second on the grid, but charged into the lead on lap two and was never headed. LiveRC founder Brandon Rhode made a late race charge, but Shearer took a four second win with his X

Mike Garrison April 3, 2014, 4:38 a.m. View Comments

Video: Hobby Pro USA in depth look at the new PRS1 2014 Edition buggy

Hobby Pro USA has been quite successful with the new PRS1 1:10 2wd buggy. Not long ago, they released a 2014 Edition which features a list of new parts and upgrades. Today, Andrew Smolnik sits down and explains some of the major differences and new f

Mike Garrison April 3, 2014, 4:43 a.m. View Comments

Flashback Friday: Richard "The King" Saxton sets world record R/C car jump

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 3, 2014, 10:05 a.m. View Comments

HUDY releases colorful new aluminum M3 locking nuts

HUDY has just released their all-new M3 locking nuts. You may only need a pair of nuts, but these nuts are sold in sets of 10, giving you plenty of nuts to share with friends in need, or keep as backup for when that ex-girlfriend comes back to steal

Mike Garrison April 3, 2014, 5:03 a.m. View Comments

RB Products releases the new "SPEED 21" 7-port racing engine

RB Products has launched their new "SPEED 21" 7-port racing engine. The new engine features a 14mm crankshaft, lightweight connecting rod, strengthened crankcase, nylon 8mm carburetor, 2014 cooling head design, and more. The SPEED 21 is designed to p

Mike Garrison April 3, 2014, 6 a.m. View Comments

Yeah Racing releases new Axial SCX10 series aluminum rear axle lock-outs

Yeah Racing has just released their new aluminum rear axle lock-out set for the Axial SCX10 series vehicles. These rear axle lock-outs provide additional ground clearance on the rocks, and are designed to prevent "hang-ups" on the rear axle. Availabl

Mike Garrison April 3, 2014, 7:02 a.m. View Comments

Serpent announces the new Cobra 2.1 1:8 offroad buggy kit

Serpent has announced today the upcoming release of the new Cobra 2.1 1:8 offroad buggy kit. The new car (we assume) is based off of the Cobra 2.0, with the latest upgrades and option parts seen recently used by team drivers around the globe. The new

Mike Garrison April 3, 2014, 6:09 a.m. View Comments

Austrian onroad champion Kurt Hubeny re-joins the XRAY team for 2014

XRAY is happy to announce that Austrian national champion, Kurt Hubeny, has re-signed with the XRAY team to race the NT1 once again in the 2014 season. Kurt is a multi-time Austrian junior champion, and in 2013 won the overall Austrian Championship i

Mike Garrison April 3, 2014, 4:48 a.m. View Comments

AKA releases new "Deja Vu" and "Gridiron II" short course tires

Fresh new treads from AKA for your SC truck or buggy!

Mike Garrison April 2, 2014, 7:40 a.m. View Comments

Exotek Racing releases new TLR 22 series slipper eliminator hub kit

Exotek Racing has just released their new slipper assembly eliminator spur gear mounting hub for TLR 22 series buggies and trucks using the stock layshaft. This new eliminator also works with older Losi 2wd buggies and trucks.

Mike Garrison April 2, 2014, 8:17 a.m. View Comments

Brandon Marsh wins at the 11th Annual Lake Erie Shootout

During the weekend of March 28-30, Ashtabula R/C Speedway hosted their 11th Annual Lake Erie Shootout. This year’s event had exciting racing in all classes. Team Associated/JConcept drivers Brandon Marsh and Eric Clark were in attendance and competin

Mike Garrison April 2, 2014, 8:11 a.m. View Comments

Elliott Boots wins at Round 1 of the KMRC Championship

This past weekend was held the first round of the KMRC Championship. Elliott Boots was able to secure TQ for rounds 2 and 3 of qualifying, and was the only driver to be able to get into the 10 lap range. Elliott made a good start and was able to get

Mike Garrison April 2, 2014, 7:31 a.m. View Comments

X Factory freezes out the competition at the Tennessee Winter Champs

As usual, Thunder R/C owner and announcer extraordinaire Robert Dirla held the annual Tennessee Winter Champs race on the first full weekend of spring, March 25-27, and X Factory Team drivers took home top honors in every class entered. The 130-entry

Mike Garrison April 2, 2014, 6:50 a.m. View Comments

Cerny Marek doubles up at the 2014 Czech Onroad Championship

This past weekend hosted the Czech Onroad Championship in Jedovnice. XRAY team driver, Cerny Marek, would be the man to beat as he entered both the Open and Stock TC classes. Marek would not only TQ both classes, but go on to dominate A1 and A2 in ea

Mike Garrison April 2, 2014, 6:56 a.m. View Comments

X Factory UK reveals the X6-S shaft driven 2wd buggy conversion kit

X Factory UK has officially launched the X6-S shaft driven 2wd offroad buggy conversion kit! The X6-S has been designed for today’s ultra high traction astroturf and carpet type tracks. The new conversion kit features a motor position further forward