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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

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

Kaja Novotny wins again at the final round of the 2013-14 Lestr Cup

Team Durango Czech racing star, Kaja Novotny, has returned from the final round of the Lestr Cup in Prague with a double podium win. This final round of the 2013-14 Lestr Cup provided Kaja with the overall championship win in 2WD Buggy and Short Cour

Mike Garrison April 1, 2014, 7:29 a.m. View Comments

Craig Collinson doubles up at the Worksop Series finals

Craig Collinson wins both 2wd and 4wd buggy at Worksop.

Mike Garrison April 1, 2014, 7:52 a.m. View Comments

Peter Harder wins at Round 1 of the 2014 Danish Offroad Nationals

As the final got under way it would be Peter Harder who would take the lead early on. Fisher would close the gap at the midway point, and the two battled to the finish. As the tone sounded they raced across the line with Peter Harder taking the win o

Mike Garrison April 1, 2014, 6:21 a.m. View Comments

MIP releases new Kyosho RT6 "Shiny Pucks" drive system

MIP has just released their new Kyosho RT6 stadium truck "shiny pucks" drive system. These systems are of steel construction, keeping to relatively the same overall weight that you are used to with your steel OEM bones; but giving you the added benef

Mike Garrison April 1, 2014, 5:20 a.m. View Comments

R/C racing at the HobbyTown USA HobbyPlex hits the evening news (with video)

R/C racing is constantly growing in popularity around the world each and every day. The HobbyTown USA HobbyPlex facility in Omaha, Nebraska (host of the 2014 ROAR Carpet Onroad Nationals) is just one example of such growth. The local news station mad

Mike Garrison April 1, 2014, 5:55 a.m. View Comments

Dakotah Phend and JP Richards win at the 2014 TLR Shootout

This past weekend hosted the TLR Shootout at Dirt Burners Hobbies and Raceway in Livonia, Michigan. With over 200 entries, the competition was stacked. In the 2wd buggy class, it was TLR team driver JP Richards who set the track on fire with his blis

Mike Garrison April 1, 2014, 6:38 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts releases "RC10 Option Parts Compatibility List"

The RC10 Worlds car has began shipping and JConcepts wants to inform of the latest parts and accessories that are ALSO a direct bolt-on for the popular 1993 IFMAR World Championship winning buggy in addition to the RC10 Classic kit. As shown from the

Mike Garrison April 1, 2014, 9:28 a.m. View Comments

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 April 1, 2014, 10:14 a.m. View Comments

Chris Banham wins at the 2014 New Zealand North Island Champs

The Taranaki Radio Control Car Club recently hosted the 2014 North Island Champs in New Zealand. Team XRAY driver, Chris Banham, set the pace throughout qualifying by taking a solid TQ in the 1:8 buggy class. When it came time to for the final, Ban

Mike Garrison April 1, 2014, 6:11 a.m. View Comments

Smokem Racing introduces the WTF 40mm cooling fan

Smokem Racing has introduced the WTF (Wild Turbo Fan) 40mm cooling fan. The new fan features 7 short blades, larger brushless motor coil, and dual ball bearing construction. It is designed to allow advanced cooling, with the blades spinning 14,000-15

Mike Garrison March 31, 2014, 5:52 a.m. View Comments

Outerwears releases new Losi Desert Buggy XL pre-filter

Outerwears has just released their new pre-filter for the Losi Desert Buggy XL. Outerwears says, "Using Terra-Flo standards, we have designed a way for you to protect your air filter and the inside of your power plant from dirt, debris, and wat

Mike Garrison March 31, 2014, 5:59 a.m. View Comments

DE Racing releases new TLR 22T and Kyosho RT6 "Speedline" wheels

DE Racing has just released their newest SpeedLine stadium truck series wheels today. These new wheels are designed to fit the TLR 22T and Kyosho RT6 stadium trucks. DE Racing says, "Both off these wheels are manufactured with the same quality featu

Mike Garrison March 31, 2014, 7:15 a.m. View Comments

Novarossi releases new 1:8 onroad INS Box color options

Novarossi has released several new color options for their popular 1:8 onroad INS (intake noise silencing) box. These popular low-profile boxes are now available in black, white, red, green, AND a tri-color option which features them all!

Mike Garrison March 31, 2014, 6:25 a.m. View Comments

Exotek Racing releases new lightweight "Flite" topshaft for the Associated B5

Exotek Racing has just released their new extra lightweight 7075 alloy topshaft for the Team Associated B5 buggy. The new "Flite" topshaft weighs in at only 5 grams, which is over 8 grams lighter than the stock topshaft. It is designed to reduce rota

Mike Garrison March 31, 2014, 6:16 a.m. View Comments

Tim Wahl re-signs with the XRAY factory team for 2014

XRAY is proud to announce that the German multi-time junior champion, Tim Wahl, has re-signed with the XRAY factory racing team. Tim has been a young talented driver who has showed excellent results and permanent growth. Tim will race the T4 platform

Mike Garrison March 31, 2014, 5:22 a.m. View Comments

StickIt1Racing releases new offroad "Tire ID Decal Kits"

StickIt1Racing has just released their new "Tire ID Decal Kits". These new sticker kits allow you to easily peel, stick, and clearly label your wheels and tires with wheel direction, compound, and foam. For more information visit www.s1racing.net.

Mike Garrison March 31, 2014, 5:43 a.m. View Comments

HRP Distributing announces the debut of its new "Hookup Program"

HRP Distributing has announced the debut of its new "Hookup Program". Members of this exclusive program will be eligible for special discount pricing on the latest R/C products in exchange for their feedback and insight. The HRP Hookup Program provid

Mike Garrison March 31, 2014, 6:40 a.m. View Comments

Moment with Mike: R/C racing at the Monster Energy Supercross

Mike was not only impressed by the racing at this past weekend's supercross, but the R/C action on display as well!

Mike Garrison March 31, 2014, 6:44 a.m. View Comments

Integy R/C releases new HPI Blitz billet machined suspension kit

Integy R/C now offers a complete Billet Machined Suspension Kit for the 1:10 scale HPI Racing Blitz Short Course truck. The kit includes alloy front and rear lower suspension arms, alloy front and rear shock towers, alloy front and rear hubs, and all

Mike Garrison March 28, 2014, 5:41 a.m. View Comments

Video: In depth look at the O.S. 21XZ-B V2 1:8 nitro buggy engine

When it comes to nitro offroad racing everyone wants to go fast, but NOT everyone wants to pay the "go fast" price. Hobbico has shared with us an in depth look at the new O.S. 21XZ-B V2 1:8 scale buggy engine, and all of it's high quality features at

Mike Garrison March 28, 2014, 9:04 a.m. View Comments

NEMO Racing USA signs Hunter Kinsey as their first factory team driver

NEMO Racing USA is delighted to announce Hunter Kinsey as their first signing to the factory team running Agama and BETA products in 2014.

Mike Garrison March 28, 2014, 6:11 a.m. View Comments

Schelle Racing Innovations releases new "Nova" slipper clutch system

Schelle Racing has just released their new "Nova" slipper clutch system for the Team Associated and TLR 1:10 scale offroad lineup.

Mike Garrison March 28, 2014, 5:44 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts releases new RC10 carbon fiber shock tower and transmission brace

The RC10, one of the most classic designs in R/C history, has been reintroduced to the public and available options parts are in high demand. JConcepts is spot on with the release of the new vehicle with a carbon fiber option for the front shock towe

Mike Garrison March 28, 2014, 5:57 a.m. View Comments

A Main Hobbies announces "Live It Again RC10 Giveaway"

A Main Hobbies is giving away a Team Associated RC10 World’s Kit. Now even better than before, the RC10 World’s car is loaded with updates to fit modern electronics and handle brushless power. How do you win this vintage piece of R/C history? It’s ea

Mike Garrison March 28, 2014, 10:23 a.m. View Comments

Team Losi Racing releases new grooved 22/XXX series slipper plates

Team Losi Racing has just released their new grooved slipper plates for the 22 and XXX series 1:10 scale vehicles. The new slipper plates are designed to provide a consistent and long lasting feel by helping to eliminate the glaze buildup on the slip

Mike Garrison March 28, 2014, 8:59 a.m. View Comments

XRAY re-signs multi-time Australian Champion Ari Bakla for 2014

XRAY is happy to announce that multi-time Australian National Champion, Ari Bakla, will continue to race with XRAY in 2014 season. Ari has been the main leader of the Australian XRAY team racing in all the classes with great success and countless vic

Mike Garrison March 28, 2014, 5:54 a.m. View Comments

AKA releases new "Deja Vu" and "Pinstripe" EVO series tires

AKA has just released several new EVO series 1:10 offroad tires. The 1:10 EVO Deja Vu is a "bar" tire that excels on both indoor clay and outdoor hard packed tracks. The taller tread pattern cuts through dust with ease and provides a longer wearing t

Mike Garrison March 28, 2014, 6:48 a.m. View Comments

Carlos Segui wins at the 2014 Colombia National Offroad Championship

The 2014 Colombia National Offroad Championship is in the books, and a winner has been crowned. Mugen Seiki driver, Carlos Segui, proved to be the man to beat as he piloted his MBX7 buggy to the front of the pack taking a convincing victory over Luca

Mike Garrison March 28, 2014, 6:20 a.m. View Comments

Video: Pro-Line Racing builds the new Pro-Spec Shocks from start to finish

Pro-Line Racing has released a very informative "How-To" video today regarding a complete build from start to finish of the all-new Pro-Spec shocks.

Mike Garrison March 28, 2014, 10:30 a.m. View Comments

Brian Cooke wins with Pro-Line at the 1:10 Scale Jamboree

The 1:10 Scale Offroad Jamboree took place recently at the Warehouse Hobby Raceway facility. Pro-Line team driver, Brian Cooke, found himself starting in the number four spot on the grid for the 4wd Mod Buggy A-Main, however, quickly worked his way t

Mike Garrison March 27, 2014, 8:05 a.m. View Comments

Olly Jeffries wins the final round of the BRCA 1:12 Scale Nationals (with video)

The sixth and final round of the BRCA 1:12 Nationals took place in Chesterfield on March 15-16. As usual, Reedy was well represented with factory drivers Olly Jefferies and Mark Stiles on hand to support the many privateers using Reedy products.

Mike Garrison March 27, 2014, 7:02 a.m. View Comments

Dustin Evans and Dave Duncan win at the Short Course Showdown

Race 2 of the Short Course Showdown Nationwide Tour hosted by RC Excitement in Fitchburg, MA was held March 21-23. With a full day of practice on Friday, the layout was fast and fun with lots of places to pass, making for a great racing weekend. The

Mike Garrison March 27, 2014, 8:17 a.m. View Comments

RACE COVERAGE: 2014 Psycho Nitro Blast "The Rage"

Are you feeling psycho? We sure are, and so is several hundred of the nation's best offroad racers! That's right folks, it's time for the 2014 Psycho Nitro Blast in Unadilla, Georgia! The LiveRC crew has traveled south to bring you all of the LIVE ra

Mike Garrison March 27, 2014, 12:27 p.m. View Comments

Video: Travis Amezcua talks about the new Team Durango DEX210v2

Hobbico has shared today a quick interview video featuring team driver Travis Amezcua. Travis discusses the new DEX210v2 2wd buggy, and all that goes with it!

Mike Garrison March 27, 2014, 8:47 a.m. View Comments

Core RC releases new Pace 60R 1S-2S LiPo Brushless ESC

Core RC has just released their new Pace 60R Brushless ESC. The new ESC is exclusively designed to suit 1s lipo running for single cell GT12 classes of racing, but also perfectly capable of running with 2s batteries with motors 6.5T and higher. Suit

Mike Garrison March 27, 2014, 5:44 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts releases new low-profile 4mm locking wheel nuts

JConcepts has your 4mm locking wheel nut needs covered with the low-profile wheel nut set. These new high precision wheel nuts are flanged and serrated for locking security and feature a light-weight and low-profile design. The JConcepts wheel nuts a

Mike Garrison March 27, 2014, 5:56 a.m. View Comments

Flashback Friday: Adam Drake's 2013 Psycho Nitro Blast Rocket Car

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 March 27, 2014, 10 a.m. View Comments

Rudy Rico wins with Tekno at the Top Notch Series in Las Vegas

Tekno RC driver Rudy Rico put in a dominating performance this past weekend during the Top Notch Series Race held at 702 RC Raceway in Las Vegas. Rudy handily TQ'd the 1/8th Electric Buggy class with his Tekno RC EB48.2 and went to take the win in th

Mike Garrison March 27, 2014, 5:52 a.m. View Comments

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