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Boat Wichapoom wins at the 2014 Southern Offroad Challenge in Thailand

Novarossi celebrates today as team driver, Boat Wichapoom, has won the 1:8 Truggy class at the 2014 Southern Offroad Challenge hosted in Phuket, Thailand. Both, Wichapoom and teammate Boy Witsarut, would also capture the overall TQ spots in 1:8 Buggy

Mike Garrison March 17, 2014, 6:37 a.m. View Comments

STRC releases new Axial SCX10 CNC aluminum rear lock-outs

ST Racing Concepts has just released their new CNC Machined Aluminum Rear Lock-Outs for Axial SCX10. These new lock-outs replace the stock plastic pieces adding strength and style to your SCX10. These lock-outs are designed to work with both the stoc

Mike Garrison March 14, 2014, 5:37 a.m. View Comments

Pro-Line takes four at the JBRL Electric Series opening round

The Pro-Line team took home 4 class wins including Mod Short Course, Mod Truck, Super Stock Buggy and Super Stock Short Course!

Mike Garrison March 14, 2014, 5:16 a.m. View Comments

Shepherd releases new championship winning Velox V8 "EC" edition kit

Shepherd is proud to announce the Velox V8 "EC" edition to honor the European Championship titles of Jilles Groskamp and Daniel Sieber won using the Velox V8 "PRO" in 2013. Shepherd says, "As it is not easy to improve such a successfull platform the

Mike Garrison March 14, 2014, 7:35 a.m. View Comments

Sneak peek at the new RDRP Team Associated B5 slipper assembly

Our friends at Revolution Design Racing Products (RDRP) have shared a sneak peek of their latest project. This appears to be a new slipper clutch assembly for the popular Team Associated B5/B5M buggy.

Mike Garrison March 14, 2014, 7:45 a.m. View Comments

MIP releases new Vaterra Halix "X-DUTY" CVD axle kit

Bashing, smashing, thrashing, and jumping is what the Vaterra Halix calls for, and MIP is answering the call by giving it the MIP Axle makeover! MIP introduces the next step in the Vaterra Halix evolution, with the release of their all-new MIP X-DUTY

Mike Garrison March 14, 2014, 5:29 a.m. View Comments

Avid releases new Team Associated 12mm shock and turnbuckle wrench

Avid says, "The Avid Associated 12mm shock and turnbuckle wrench is a great companion to have in your tool box. The tool offers the ability to adjust Associated, JConcepts, and Lunsford turnbuckles all in one. It can also be used to hold the shock bo

Mike Garrison March 14, 2014, 5:42 a.m. View Comments

Moment with Mike: Happy St. Patrick's Day to all!

Today is St. Patrick's Day! Much of the world gathers in celebration wearing my favorite color (green), consuming staggering amounts of alcohol, and chasing leprechauns. Families and friends travel miles and miles to attend parades and celebrations.

Mike Garrison March 14, 2014, 8:26 a.m. View Comments

X Factory UK launches new website and online web store

X Factory UK has launched their all-new site and web store today. Here you can browse their full range of 20 current brands and thousands of individual items. You can browse by category or by brand with various filters to help make looking through pr

Mike Garrison March 14, 2014, 5:23 a.m. View Comments

John Ermen re-signs with Team XRAY for the 2014 onroad season

XRAY is happy to announce that John Ermen has extended his contract for 2014 racing season to race with the XRAY RX8. XRAY says, "John Ermen is a top 1:8 onroad racer, and very dedicated to R&D and testing, and is a valuable member of the development

Mike Garrison March 14, 2014, 6:48 a.m. View Comments

DE Racing releases new TLR, Kyosho, Durango, and XRAY "Speedline" wheels

DE Racing has announced further wheel offsets added to their extensive line of "Speedline" wheels today. The new offsets include front wheels for the new TLR 22-4, front wheels for the Kyosho Laser ZX-5, and front and rear wheels for the Team Durango

Mike Garrison March 14, 2014, 7:03 a.m. View Comments

Kyosho releases new MP9 one piece engine mount

Kyosho has just revealed the all-new one piece engine mount for the MP9 series buggy. The new engine mount replaces the multi-piece stock mount, and has been developed and tested by legendary Yuichi Kanai. The new mount is designed to allow for easie

Mike Garrison March 14, 2014, 8 a.m. View Comments

Team Orion releases the DSB-R Plus ESC programming box

Team Orion has announced their new DSB-R Plus ESC programming box for the Orion "R Series" speed controllers.

Mike Garrison March 14, 2014, 7:55 a.m. View Comments

Hiro Seiko releases new "short" 2mm and 3mm nylon wheel nuts

Hiro Seiko has just released their new "short" 2mm and 3mm nylon wheel nuts. These new nuts are designed to sit more flush to the wheel, and avoid catching on track barriers, other cars, etc. The nuts are available in silver, teal, blue, purple, red,

Mike Garrison March 13, 2014, 8:08 a.m. View Comments

Schelle Racing Innovations launches the official site and web store

Great news has been released today from Kurt Wenger's "Schelle Racing Innovations". SchelleRacing.com is live and ready for the R/C public!

Mike Garrison March 13, 2014, 10:39 a.m. View Comments

Flashback Friday: Mike's first Cactus Classic

Over the years of racing R/C cars, Mike has had the opportunity to race a mixture of different events including everything from your weekly club races, to the IFMAR World Championships. Of all the events he has been to, there are a select few that st

Mike Garrison March 13, 2014, 9:41 a.m. View Comments

Video: 2014 Cactus Classic Track Preview with Ryan Maifield

The 2014 Pro-Line Cactus Classic is getting set to kickoff today with controlled practice. During yesterday's open practice sessions, our cameras locked on to Team Associated's Ryan Maifield as he wheels his new B5M around the sticky SRS layout!

Mike Garrison March 13, 2014, 6:10 a.m. View Comments

Andy Jones wins the final round of the Swedish 1:16 Scale Nationals

This past weekend saw Andy Jones head over to the final round of the Swedish 1:16 Scale Nationals in Halmstad and took the first victory in Sweden for Team LC Racing / Schumacher running his EMB-1 vehicle.

Mike Garrison March 13, 2014, 8:22 a.m. View Comments

Core RC releases new reinforced 1:12 scale racing servo saver

Core RC has just released their newest 1:12 scale racing servo saver. This popular setup is now reinforced with an S1 composite piece designed to add strength and more precise feel to your car's steering. Also included is a 3mm drill bit for those l

Mike Garrison March 13, 2014, 5:52 a.m. View Comments

XRAY releases new XB8 lightweight composite mud guards

XRAY has just released their new XB8 rear mud guards. These new guards are strong, lightweight composite mud guards that attach to the rear suspension arms, and intended to protect the rear drivetrain in wet and dirty track conditions. Sold in a set,

Mike Garrison March 13, 2014, 5:21 a.m. View Comments

Cristian Villar wins Round 1 of the Spanish Interprovincial Championship

Round 1 of the Spanish Interprovincial Championship kicked off last weekend in Villagarcia. Team XRAY driver, Cristian Villar, set the early pace by taking TQ in qualifying by 9 seconds over second place. In the Semi-Final, Villar would make a drive

Mike Garrison March 13, 2014, 6:59 a.m. View Comments

Mario Miranda wins at Round 1 of the Portuguese Onroad Nationals

The first race of Portuguese Onoad 1:10 and 1:8 Nationals took place last weekend. XRAY team driver, Mario Miranda, would set the pace in qualifying by taking the overall TQ spot. In the A-Final it would be a long hard fought battle between Mario and

Mike Garrison March 13, 2014, 6:26 a.m. View Comments

PR Racing releases new PRS1 mid-motor "Aggravated Collision Avoidance Plate"

PR Racing has just released their new mid-motor "Aggravated Collision Avoidance Plate". In layman's terms they have released a new heavy duty rear bumper for the mid-motor PRS1 buggy. The new bumper is designed to help protect against violent attack

Mike Garrison March 13, 2014, 5:27 a.m. View Comments

Exotek Racing releases new XRAY XB4 aluminum wheel hex sets

Exotek Racing has just released their new aluminum wheel hex sets for the XRAY XB4 series buggies. The new hex sets are sold separately and are available in black or orange anodizing. Designed to be lightweight, durable, and stylish, these new hex se

Mike Garrison March 13, 2014, 7:32 a.m. View Comments

Trinity signs Mike Herald Jr. to the 2014 onroad "A-Team"

Team Trinity is very proud and excited to welcome Mike Herald Jr. to their "A-Team" for 2014. Trinity says, "Mike had an incredible year in 2013 winning many big onroad titles, and we are very excited to work with him in 2014 which is an onroad World

Mike Garrison March 13, 2014, 6:05 a.m. View Comments

HUDY releases all-new lightweight profiTOOLS lineup

HUDY has just released their newest profiTOOLS. HUDY profiTOOLS are based on highly-successful HUDY Professional Tools used by R/C factory teams and world champions. Each tool has a special, CAD-designed tip made of world-renowned HUDY Spring Steel t

Mike Garrison March 12, 2014, 6:57 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts releases the new Associated B5M "Silencer" body

The JConcepts design team has spent many hours in development with leading team drivers to develop a new high-speed style body, specifically for the latest circuits. One of the most recognizable items, the Silencer body style, has now been designed f

Mike Garrison March 12, 2014, 9:47 a.m. View Comments

MIP releases new "Stickeez" closed cell foam wheel strips (with video)

MIP has released an innovative new product known as "Stickeez". These unique sticky strips mount on your wheels underneath the foam to help hold the foam in proper place while racing.

Mike Garrison March 12, 2014, 9:41 a.m. View Comments

Thursday Testimonials: Hobby Pro USA turnbuckle wrench set and the "Random Item of the Week!"

Whether it's wheel nuts, wings, tools, tracks, trinkets and/or anything in between, the LiveRC staff gives their testimonial and mini-review of each every Thursday morning!

Mike Garrison March 12, 2014, 8:52 a.m. View Comments

Dominic Grener joins the Serpent Works Team for 2014

Serpent is proud to announce that Dominic Greiner, from Germany, has been selected to be part of the Serpent Works Team. His focus is on the 1:10 nitro onroad, but will also be running the 411 ERYX and 747-e as well.

Mike Garrison March 12, 2014, 8:46 a.m. View Comments

Serpent releases teaser of the new "748 Natrix" nitro touring car

Serpent has released a teaser of the all-new 748 Natrix nitro touring car. While no official details have been released regarding what is under the body on this car, stay tuned as the official release is said to be made public in the near future.

Mike Garrison March 12, 2014, 8:40 a.m. View Comments

Warren and Quintis van der Merwe dominate at Round 1 of the South African Nationals

Warren wins buggy, and Quintis wins truggy!

Mike Garrison March 12, 2014, 8:31 a.m. View Comments

Thornhill Racing Circuit set to host the 2014 ROAR 1:8 Offroad Fuel Nationals

On June 18-22, Thornhill Racing Circuit (one of the nation's largest offroad tracks) will host the 2014 ROAR 1:8 Offroad Fuel Nationals. Deep in the heart of Texas, the best that ROAR has to offer will descend onto a track designed and built by world

Mike Garrison March 12, 2014, 8:22 a.m. View Comments

Tuning Haus releases all-new performance enhanced F1 wheels

Tuning Haus has just released their all-new F1 wheels. The new wheels from Tuning Haus are a direct fit for most F1 chassis using popular foam and rubber tires.

Mike Garrison March 12, 2014, 8:08 a.m. View Comments

RDRP releases new vented CNC slipper plates for the Kyosho RB6 and RT6

Revolution Design Racing Products has just introduced their new RB6 Slipper Plate Set for Kyosho's RB6 2WD buggy and RT6 2WD stadium truck. The plates are CNC-machined from 7075-T6 aluminium, hard anodized, and hard-coated surfaces for added rigidity

Mike Garrison March 12, 2014, 7:54 a.m. View Comments

Barry Baker wins at the opening round of the 2014 JBRL Electric Series

In what many consider to be the premier off-road class in the series and in the U.S. as a whole, 2WD Modified, Baker came back from a poor start that saw him fall as low as ninth to take the win with his Reedy-powered buggy. Both Barry and his teamma

Mike Garrison March 12, 2014, 7:59 a.m. View Comments

Team Durango announces final phase of global distribution network

Team Durango has announced today their final phase of their global distribution network development program, as Revell UK has taken distributorship of the product lines in England. Revell, a company purchased by Hobbico in 2007, is well known for the

Mike Garrison March 12, 2014, 7:45 a.m. View Comments

Racers are left waiting anxiously after X Factory UK shares "X-6S" teaser

X Factory UK has teased us today by spilling the beans of a new product coming soon. The new product (which we assume is a car kit) is called the "X-6S". X Factory has a full lineup of offroad vehicles including a 2wd buggy (X-6 Cubed), 2wd SC (SCX-6

Mike Garrison March 12, 2014, 6:39 a.m. View Comments

RB Products releases new competition LiPo battery line

RB Products has announced their all-new LiPo battery lineup. The RB LiPo range consists of seven different LiPo packs ranging from a 1500mAh receiver pack all the way up to a 7000mAh 14.8v 1:8 scale buggy pack. Each of the new LiPos feature a stealth

Mike Garrison March 12, 2014, 6:17 a.m. View Comments

JR Mitch tests and reviews the JConcepts "Hybrids" 1:8 buggy tires

Our good pal and legendary racer, JR Mitch, is always working hard to provide fellow racers with support on and off the race track. Via his JRMitch.net site, he has shared with us his latest monthly product review. This month he gives his thoughts an

Mike Garrison March 12, 2014, 6:04 a.m. View Comments

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