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Mike Garrison

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    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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    X Factory UK scores a double victory at the Astro Winter Masters
    In stadium truck, Kevin Hunt took a convincing win with his X-Factory X60-CF truck with the perfect score of 600 points from just 4 rounds. His truck was fully powered by Vampire Racing using the SR1+ speed controller, Type AB+ V2 6.5 motor and 5400
    Mike Garrison March 12, 2014, 5:52 a.m. View Comments
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    Daniele Chicca wins at the 2014 Coast to Coast Race in Viterbo
    REDS Racing celebrates today as team driver, Daniele Chicca, recently attended the Coast to Coast Race in Viterbo. Using the REDS Racing R5T Team Edition, he drove his way to victory over the competition.
    Mike Garrison March 11, 2014, 9:07 a.m. View Comments
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    REDS Racing releases new M7 World Cup S onroad engine
    REDS Racing has just released their new M7 World Cup S 3.5cc 1:8 scale onroad engine. The new M7 World Cup S featured a domed piston, redesigned combustion chamber for more torque, lightweight design, and new back plate design. The engine is also ava
    Mike Garrison March 11, 2014, 9:51 a.m. View Comments
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    [UPDATE] The current Top 25 offroad drivers in R/C revealed!
    In any form of racing there is an ongoing debate as to who are the best racers in the world. Typically, opinions are made from recent finishes, fan favorites, and/or public appeal. So who is the ACTUAL Top 25 drivers in R/C at this time? We linke
    Mike Garrison March 11, 2014, 10:19 a.m. View Comments
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    Lloyd Storey wins 2wd buggy at the final round of the Silverstone Winter Series
    Schumacher Racing team driver, Lloyd Storey, has won at the final round of the Silverstone Winter Series using his Cougar KF 2wd buggy. Associated's Tom Yardy finished up second in the event, which secured the championship win over Kev Lee and Lloyd
    Mike Garrison March 11, 2014, 10:15 a.m. View Comments
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    MIP releases new modified racing "Pucks" drive system
    MIP released their "Pucks" drive system for stock class racing in 2013. Today, they have announced that modified class racers can now benefit from the Pucks system as well with the all-new aluminum MIP Pucks kit.
    Mike Garrison March 11, 2014, 6:59 a.m. View Comments
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    Craig Collinson scores a double victory at the Chadderton Winter Series finals
    Team Durango UK racing star Craig Collinson has just returned from the final round of the Chadderton Winter Series in Manchester, with a double series victory.
    Mike Garrison March 11, 2014, 7:18 a.m. View Comments
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    Kiel Lewis wins at Round 2 of the Grass Roots Racing Series
    This past weekend hosted the Grass Roots Racing Series Round 2 event at the Pro-Line Racing facility. PL team driver, Kiel Lewis, was able to consistently improve his overall qualifying times as the day wore on in the 1:8 Truggy class. By the end of
    Mike Garrison March 11, 2014, 5:56 a.m. View Comments
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    RACE COVERAGE: 2014 Pro-Line Cactus Classic
    It is once again time for one of the most legendary offroad races in America, the one and only Pro-Line Cactus Classic! In its 28th year running, the Cactus Classic once again takes place at SRS Raceway, outdoors, beneath the warm and sunny skies of
    Mike Garrison March 11, 2014, 8:37 a.m. View Comments
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    VP-PRO releases controversial new "Crosspass" 1:10 buggy tire
    VP-Pro has just released a teaser CAD photo of their latest 1:10 buggy tire known as the "Crosspass." The tire has already stirred controversy and debate via social media and R/C forums, as this is the second tire in only a few week span to be releas
    Mike Garrison March 11, 2014, 6:19 a.m. View Comments
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    Elliott Boots wins the BRCA Warm-Up race at Hertz
    Elliott Boots recently attended the BRCA Nationals Warm-Up event in the UK. Boots took his Kyosho MP9 to the front of the pack in qualifying securing a TQ position. Due to the large number of entries, the A-Final was cut short as the sun was setting
    Mike Garrison March 11, 2014, 5:49 a.m. View Comments
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    Team Orion launches the TeamOrionShop.com website (with video)
    Team Orion has just launched their new TeamOrionShop.com! This site is a way for Team Orion fans to build the engines of the pros, and have access to the latest in Team Orion products, accessories, pro tips, events, and more.
    Mike Garrison March 11, 2014, 6:08 a.m. View Comments
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    X Factory wins at the REO Raceway "Mafia Mayhem Race"
    REO Raceway presented the Mafia Mayhem race on Saturday March 8th in Rockport, Indiana. Track owner Jay Bickel was very pleased with the 155 entry turnout, one of the largest ever at REO. Track announcer Shawnda Bickel did a great job of keeping thin
    Mike Garrison March 11, 2014, 6:02 a.m. View Comments
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    Xtreme Racing releases new carbon fiber car stand
    Xtreme Racing has just released their new carbon fiber car stand. The new stand is designed for 1:10 touring cars, and makes for a light weight, super trick, and unique way to display and wrench on your ride. The new stand requires assembly, and incl
    Mike Garrison March 11, 2014, 7:52 a.m. View Comments
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    Horizon Hobby is looking for helpful and avid R/C enthusiasts
    Horizon Hobby is looking for new individuals to help Horizon customers with the opportunity to product test and review the latest Horizon products!
    Mike Garrison March 10, 2014, 7:36 a.m. View Comments
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    Martin Bayer doubles up at Round 3 of the Euro Offroad Series
    XRAY team driver, Martin Bayer, proved to be the man on a mission this past weekend at Round 3 of the Euro Offroad Series in Slovakia. Bayer would go on to win both 2wd and 4wd buggy classes in dominating fashion.
    Mike Garrison March 10, 2014, 7:45 a.m. View Comments
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    Chris Cristo wins at the R/C Excitement 9th Annual Winter Showdown
    R/C Excitement in Fitchburg, Massachusetts hosted the 9th Annual Winter Showdown. Pro-Line Racing team driver, Chris Cristo, was on hand and ready to take the showdown crown. Cristo entered the Modified 2wd Short Course Truck class with his X Factory
    Mike Garrison March 10, 2014, 5:17 a.m. View Comments
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    MCD Racing releases new RR5 electric conversion kit
    MCD Racing has just released their new RR5 1:5 buggy electric conversion kit. The new kit allows RR5 owners to convert their engine, exhaust, and gas tank to the brushless motor, esc, and batteries of their choice! The new kit includes everything nec
    Mike Garrison March 10, 2014, 6:02 a.m. View Comments
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    Cole Ogden doubles up at the Triple Crown Series opening round
    REDS Racing team driver, Cole Odgen, kicked off the first round of the Triple Crown Series with a TQ and win this past weekend in both 1:8 buggy and truggy classes. Odgen, using the REDS R5T team edition engine, put on a spectacular display of talent
    Mike Garrison March 10, 2014, 8:04 a.m. View Comments
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    VBC Racing releases the new LightningF 1:10 scale formula one car
    VBC Racing has just released their new LightningF 1:10 scale formula one car. The new car shares a list of the race winning Lightning12 pan car features, in addition to a long list of new and unique features of its own. The LightningF was first seen
    Mike Garrison March 10, 2014, 7:53 a.m. View Comments
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    Chris Doughty wins at Round 6 of the Worksop Indoor Winter Masters
    Team Durango UK Pro team driver, and previous European Champion, Chris Doughty, has recently returned from the sixth round of the Worksop Indoor Winter Masters in the UK, victorious.
    Mike Garrison March 10, 2014, 5:59 a.m. View Comments
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    Alexander Hagberg wins at the XRAY Challenge Germany 2014
    The first XRAY Challenge Germany of 2014 was held recently at the small permanent indoor track of MAC Adenau (Eifel-Ring) which is located just outside the Nürburgring. The race entry was limited to 50 drivers due to the pit space being limited, and
    Mike Garrison March 10, 2014, 8:43 a.m. View Comments
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    Exotek Racing releases new XRAY XB4 option shock parts
    Exotek Racing has just released their latest in option parts for the XRAY XB4 series buggies. This time the new option parts focus on the suspension by offering users new alloy shock caps, shock collars, and shock spring perches. All three are sold s
    Mike Garrison March 10, 2014, 8:53 a.m. View Comments
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    Integy R/C releases new limited edition 6wd chassis kit
    Integy R/C has just released their new limited edition chassis kit. This unique kit is slightly different than the "norm", as it is not 2wd, not 4wd, but 6wd! Yes folks, this creation is a 6wd monster.
    Mike Garrison March 10, 2014, 4:52 a.m. View Comments
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    Agustin Cutini wins at Round 1 of the Argentina 1:8 Offroad Nationals
    Round 1 of the Argentina 1:8 Offroad Nationals took place last weekend in Bahia Blanca, Argentina. Mugen Seiki and Novarossi team driver, Agustin Cutini, started off the day with an overall TQ after qualifying. When it came down to the A-Final, Cutin
    Mike Garrison March 10, 2014, 5:11 a.m. View Comments
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    PowerStar releases new PM-1610 brushless digital servo
    PowerStar has just announced their new PM-1610 brushless digital servo. The new new servo is designed for both car and heli applications, and features stainless steel and titanium gears, brushless motor, and speeds up to .09 seconds at 8.4v with a 18
    Mike Garrison March 10, 2014, 5:03 a.m. View Comments
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    Video: Pro-Line shows off the new "Apocalypse" monster truck body
    Pro-Line Racing has just shared their latest video production, this time featuring the new "Apocalypse" monster truck body!
    Mike Garrison March 7, 2014, 8:21 a.m. View Comments
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    Moment with Mike: Who's going to win this year's Pro-Line Cactus Classic
    Who do YOU think will be the big winners for this year's Pro-Line Cactus Classic?
    Mike Garrison March 7, 2014, 6:42 a.m. View Comments
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    Team Associated releases new Factory Team yoga pit mat
    Give your pit area or workstation that Factory Team look with the new Team Associated Pit Mat. This new mat is made up of black 5mm thick yoga mat material measuring a sizable 24” x 48”, with Team Associated logo printed in white. Make your pits look
    Mike Garrison March 7, 2014, 5:49 a.m. View Comments
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    JQ Products releases new CNC option parts for THECar
    JQ Products has just announced several new option parts for THECar. The new parts include CNC wing mounts, swaybar stoppers, and CNC rear hub shims. The new wing mounts are available in what JQ calls "Gold" (what we call orange), or black to match yo
    Mike Garrison March 7, 2014, 4:09 a.m. View Comments
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    XRAY renews contract with multi-time Dutch Champion Rick Vrielijnck
    XRAY is proud to announce that the multi-time Dutch national champion, Rick Vrielijnck, will continue to race with the XRAY team in 2014. Rick is fully focused on the 1:8 onroad racing, and will continue to help the team with the further development
    Mike Garrison March 7, 2014, 4:03 a.m. View Comments
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    [Update] RC Spec Ops announces the U.S. Tour "Kickoff Race"
    RC Spec Ops has announced their U.S. Tour "Kickoff Race" hosted by RCHR in Waterbury, Connecticut. The event will feature prizes, raffles, and more!
    Mike Garrison March 7, 2014, 3:54 a.m. View Comments
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    Fresh racer head swag from the fashion designers at AKA
    New to the AKA apparel line is the "snap back" flat bill baseball cap. It's made of 100% cotton, features a puff embroidered logo on the front along with embroidered detail on the back, and snap back adjustment. One size fits most.
    Mike Garrison March 7, 2014, 4:32 a.m. View Comments
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    Serpent releases new green scheme pre-painted Cobra-E body
    Painting a car body is a frustrating pain for those of us who do not have the patience, skill, and/or work ethic to put into a custom painted body. For Serpent Cobra-E buggy racers, Serpent has just released their stylish pre-painted Avenger body in
    Mike Garrison March 7, 2014, 4:53 a.m. View Comments
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    The Novak Offroad Race and JConcepts 1:8 Spring Nationals heads to "The Plex"
    The HobbyTown USA Hobbyplex Raceway in Omaha, Nebraska has just announced two upcoming events! First up is the annual Novak Offroad Race which draws some of the hottest electric offroad racers in the country. Shortly after is the JConcepts 1:8 Spring
    Mike Garrison March 7, 2014, 4:37 a.m. View Comments
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    Serpent releases new V2 a-arms for the 411 Eryx touring car
    Serpent has just released their new V2 a-arms for the 411 Eryx touring car. The new arms are made up of a new type of composite, lightweight, and hard material. In addition, the shock mounting holes have been re-positioned front and rear to provide
    Mike Garrison March 7, 2014, 4:59 a.m. View Comments
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    Travis Amezcua signs on board with Xpert servos for 2014
    Multi-time IFMAR Worlds Finalist and National Champion, Travis Amezcua, has officially signed to run Xpert servos for 2014.
    Mike Garrison March 7, 2014, 3:46 a.m. View Comments
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    Sneak peek of the new JConcepts B5M "Silencer" body
    JConcepts is getting set to launch the all-new Team Associated B5M "Silencer" body at next week's Cactus Classic in Scottsdale, Arizona. While the official release has yet to be seen, the JC crew shared a sneak peek of what to expect from the new bod
    Mike Garrison March 7, 2014, 5:07 a.m. View Comments
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    Keven Hebert wins the 2014 ROAR 1:12 Modified National Championship
    Starting on the pole position, Keven continued his domination with a wire-to-wire win in leg one followed by another win in leg two. With two wins, Keven could not be beat and became the 2014 ROAR 1:12 Modified National Champion!
    Mike Garrison March 6, 2014, 4:40 a.m. View Comments
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