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Robert Batlle wins the 2014 Montpellier GP in France

The Montpellier GP in southern France is the season opening race. The fastest European drivers attend this race coming from UK, Spain, Greece, Portugal, Switzerland, and Italy. This year again Novarossi was the most represented engine brand with more

Mike Garrison Feb. 18, 2014, 4:53 a.m. View Comments

Tom Cockerill ends Jorn Neumann's DHI Cup domination

Schumacher driver Tom Cockerill drives to victory in the 2WD buggy class at Northern Europe’s highly competitive year opener!

Mike Garrison Feb. 18, 2014, 4:03 a.m. View Comments

Hong Nor releases new 1:8 scale nitro and electric X3-GT RTR touring cars

Hong Nor has just released their new electric and nitro X3-GT RTR's. The new 1:8 scale onroad touring car is designed to be aesthetically pleasing while also providing a stable, durable, and fun platform for drivers.

Mike Garrison Feb. 17, 2014, 6:14 a.m. View Comments

WCICS announces partnership with Sweep tires for 2014 season

The Western Canadian Indoor Championship Series (WCICS) is very happy announce a new partnership with Sweep Racing to supply spec TC tires for the rest of the 2013-14 season.

Mike Garrison Feb. 17, 2014, 4:36 a.m. View Comments

Integy R/C releases the new T2 Professional Grade 17mm wheel wrench

Integy R/C has released their new T2 Professional Grade 17mm wheel wrench. With its large aluminum alloy handle and heavy duty socket end, you'll be able to remove your large-scale 17mm hex nuts easily. The billet machined handle is lightweight, but

Mike Garrison Feb. 17, 2014, 4:43 a.m. View Comments

Tyler Vik joins the XRAY USA offroad team for 2014

XRAY is happy to announce that top American offroad driver, Tyler Vik, has joined the XRAY team. Tyler is the winner of many major US offroad races and multi-time US offroad national finalist. Tyler is a multi-class offroad driver, and will race with

Mike Garrison Feb. 17, 2014, 4:51 a.m. View Comments

Carson Wernimont takes Schumacher to victory at Motorama 2014

When the main event came around, Carson would lead from the front taking a dominant victory by almost 7 seconds from Chad Due and Dustin Evans.

Mike Garrison Feb. 17, 2014, 4:54 a.m. View Comments

Team Azarashi releases new "Pholc" Kyosho RB6 body

Team Azarashi has released a new body designed for the Kyosho RB6. The new "Pholc" body features a smooth flowing roof line, and a more "traditional" look (as opposed to a cab forward design). The new body fits both mid and rear motor configuration,

Mike Garrison Feb. 17, 2014, 5:01 a.m. View Comments

Western Canadian Indoor Championship Series Round 5 race report

In one of the largest races in Canadian history, almost 250 registrations filled Victoria, British Columbia, on beautiful Vancouver Island. Jointly organized by local clubs IROCC and NRC, it was attended by some of the world’s best R/C racers, like K

Mike Garrison Feb. 17, 2014, 5:19 a.m. View Comments

Revolution Design Racing Products releases the new Ultra Glowplug Wrench

The Ultra Glowplug Wrench is the latest nitro tool release from Revolution Design Racing Products. The tool is designed for the use with standard and turbo glowplugs. The main body is made from high quality spring steel and incorporates an 8mm nut dr

Mike Garrison Feb. 17, 2014, 5:23 a.m. View Comments

David Ronnefalk parts ways with Meccamo and joins Runner Time Fuels

After 5 years with Meccamo Fuels, David Ronnefalk has joined the Italian Runner Time Fuels for 2014. The first race using the new Runner Time fuel will be this coming weekend at the Dirt Nitro Challenge.

Mike Garrison Feb. 17, 2014, 5:34 a.m. View Comments

Videos: Motorama 2014 1:10 and 1:8 A-Main Replays presented by AKA

This past weekend hosted one of the largest events to hit the east coast, the annual Motorama! Motorama is a unique event filled with motocross racing, R/C car racing, car shows, bikini contests, and more! This year the LiveRC crew made their way out

Mike Garrison Feb. 17, 2014, 6:52 a.m. View Comments

Drew Moller signs with the Mugen USA Factory Team for 2014

Mugen Seiki Racing is very excited to announce the signing of Drew Moller through the 2014 racing season. "DrewMo" had an awesome 2013 season with top finishes at the ROAR Nationals, and many other races across America. Now he will join the Mugen USA

Mike Garrison Feb. 14, 2014, 6:02 a.m. View Comments

Cody Meiferdt scores a double victory at the JConcepts Winter Indoor Nationals

The JConcepts Indoor National Series stopped at St. Louis, Missouri this past weekend. After battling the competition, Cody Meiferdt was able to TQ and win the stock buggy and stadium truck classes. Powering Cody's Team Associated B4.2 and T4.2 vehic

Mike Garrison Feb. 14, 2014, 3:56 a.m. View Comments

P1 Brand releases their new Starting Grid Stencil Set

P1 Brand has released their new Starting Grid Stencil Set! P1 Brand Starting Grid Stencils are the perfect finishing touch for any track. Ideal for use on a variety of surfaces such as asphalt, carpet, or even hard packed clay and dirt, each P1 Brand

Mike Garrison Feb. 14, 2014, 4:14 a.m. View Comments

AKA signs MX rising stars Thomas Covington and Blake Green

AKA would like to welcome motocross rising stars, Thomas Covington and Blake Green to the team! Both of the young riders have a few things in common: They are teammates on the Monster Energy Kawasaki Team Green where they are honing their skills to b

Mike Garrison Feb. 14, 2014, 4:09 a.m. View Comments

XRAY releases the all-new one size fits all winter team cap

XRAY has just released their new winter cap (beanie) to keep you warm at the frigid winter races. The hat is blasted with signature XRAY logos, and is designed to be a one size fits all application.

Mike Garrison Feb. 14, 2014, 4:23 a.m. View Comments

Thumb RC announces they are looking for 2014 team drivers

Thumb RC is looking for team drivers for 2014, do you have what it takes?

Mike Garrison Feb. 14, 2014, 4:33 a.m. View Comments

Exotek Racing releases new TLR 22 2.0 mid-motor ESC mounting tray

Without a doubt the Team Losi Racing 22 2.0 is a good car, but one main struggle for many drivers is trying to find a place to put electronics when running the car in mid-motor configuration. Exotek Racing has just released their all-new mid-motor ES

Mike Garrison Feb. 14, 2014, 5 a.m. View Comments

Video: Adam Drake gets low with the TLR 8IGHT 3.0 body

If you listen to rap music you should know it's all about "gettin' low." Adam Drake gets low with the TLR 8IGHT 3.0 as he shares a trick to lowering the buggy's body.

Mike Garrison Feb. 14, 2014, 5:09 a.m. View Comments

Mugen Seiki Racing introduces new Flash Point Nitro Racing Fuel

Mugen Seiki Racing has introduced the new Flash Point Racing Fuels line.

Mike Garrison Feb. 14, 2014, 5:56 a.m. View Comments

Moment with Mike: Too many tires...WAY too many tires

Choosing the right tire, and right compound is one of the most difficult choices for racers of all skills levels to make. No one wants to waste money on tires that don't work. If you were only allowed to purchase two different tires for your racing (

Mike Garrison Feb. 14, 2014, 6:34 a.m. View Comments

Shortcourse Showdown Nationwide Tour Round 1 report with JConcepts

The 2014 Shortcourse Showdown Nationwide Tour kicked off in Tacoma, Washington February 7-9. Hosted by Tacoma RC Raceway, owned by long time racer Scott Brown. JC recaps the weekend of racing!

Mike Garrison Feb. 14, 2014, 6:17 a.m. View Comments

Swiss Champion Jeremy Pettet signs with Sweep Racing for 2014

2011 and 2013 Swiss Champion, and 2012 Euro B Vice Champion, Jeremy Pettet has signed on board with Sweep Racing for 2014.

Mike Garrison Feb. 13, 2014, 5:34 a.m. View Comments

Denney, Mitch, and Hartson win with JConcepts at 2014 Winter Indoor Nats

For the last 5 seasons, racers have converged in St. Charles, MO for the JConcepts Winter Indoor Nationals. Always the first stop on the Indoor National Series the SmacTrac crew and Scott McDonald always prep one of the finest tracks on the series wi

Mike Garrison Feb. 13, 2014, 6:02 a.m. View Comments

Coyote Hobbies announces the Havasu Aid event

Coyote Hobbies has announced the Havasu Aid event coming February 22, 2014! This year's event is sponsored by a long list of industry icons, and is hoped to bring out some of the region's best drivers!

Mike Garrison Feb. 13, 2014, 5:46 a.m. View Comments

Video: "Come Drive with Us" documentary trailer

The Reedy Race is not just any race. It is a "bucket list" race; a race that most R/C enthusiast dream of attending! Our friend CoryD was in attendance to document what it's like for a top-level pro, as well as the average racer to attend this storie

Mike Garrison Feb. 13, 2014, 5:42 a.m. View Comments

PSM releases new carbon fiber front shock towers for the Associated B5

PSM Option Parts is kicking off the release of the Team Associated B5 buggies with two all-new carbon fiber front shock towers. The new towers are available in V1 and V2 versions. The major differences include weight and tuning options. The V1 tower

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

HobbyTown USA HobbyPlex 1:8 Winter Series Round 4 race report

Groundhog Day was the date for the fourth round of the 1:8 Winter Series at the Plex. Much like the movie, the day started to repeat the previous rounds, with most of the same faces leading the field. Two championships were wrapped up and the other t

Mike Garrison Feb. 13, 2014, 4:26 a.m. View Comments

Josh Wheeler re-signs with XRAY for 2014

XRAY is happy to announce that the US top driver, Josh Wheeler, will continue to race with XRAY team in 2014. Josh will race the XB8, XB4 and XT9.

Mike Garrison Feb. 13, 2014, 4:19 a.m. View Comments

XRAY releases all-new T4 hard foam front bumper

XRAY has just released a new high-quality hard T4 front foam bumper. The new bumper is hand-cut from specially-developed extra hard foam material. While the bumper is very light, it is claimed to still be very strong. It is designed to protect the fr

Mike Garrison Feb. 13, 2014, 4:09 a.m. View Comments

Martin Wollanka joins the FX Engines team for 2014

FX is happy to announce that multi-time Austrian Champion, Martin Wollanka, has chosen FX engines for the 2014 racing season.

Mike Garrison Feb. 13, 2014, 4:03 a.m. View Comments

Integy R/C releases their new "V2 Mini Tool Set" with carrying case

Integy R/C has just released their new V2 Mini Tool Set. With Integy's V2 Mini Tool Set you'll always be ready in case you need to do a quick repair or an emergency fix. The set features lightweight alloy handles with knurled grips, and all tools are

Mike Garrison Feb. 13, 2014, 3:58 a.m. View Comments

Sneak peek of the new Pro-Line "IROK Swamper" short course tire

This meaty new tire may not be your number one choice at the race track, but off the track it is sure to conquer anything and everything you can throw at it.

Mike Garrison Feb. 13, 2014, 3:49 a.m. View Comments

Tekin releases the new HotWire 2.0 ESC programming link

Tekin has just released the latest in their speed control programming technology, the HotWire 2.0!

Mike Garrison Feb. 12, 2014, 5 a.m. View Comments

Viper R/C announces exclusive US distributorship of Xpert-RC servos

Precision and quality. Two items designed into every servo from Xpert-RC. Now Viper R/C Solutions is proud to announce an exclusive distribution deal with Xpert-RC to create Xpert-RC USA.

Mike Garrison Feb. 12, 2014, 4:21 a.m. View Comments

XRAY releases new graphite 1-hole T4 suspension arms

XRAY has just released their new graphite 1-hole suspension arms for the T4. The new arms are molded lightweight composite arms, and 2mm wider to better fit new suspension mounts of the T4'14.

Mike Garrison Feb. 12, 2014, 4:27 a.m. View Comments

XRAY releases the new 2-in-1 team winter jacket

XRAY has just released their authentic Team XRAY winter jacket. This extreme 2-in-1 jacket is perfect for any autumn and winter weather conditions, and will keep you warm during outdoor races. The jacket consists of a removable internal soft shell ja

Mike Garrison Feb. 12, 2014, 4:54 a.m. View Comments

JR Mitch doubles up at the JConcepts Winter Indoor Nationals

Tekin drivers JR Mitch and Josh Wheeler both showed that the Tekin RSX had the power to run against anyone at the opening round of the JConcepts Winter Indoor Nats held at SmacTrac in St Louis.

Mike Garrison Feb. 12, 2014, 5:07 a.m. View Comments

Video: PROTOform shows off the new "Better Edge" mounting tools

PROTOform has shared with us a video showing off all of their new "Better Edge" mounting tools and system. Check it out!

Mike Garrison Feb. 12, 2014, 7:08 a.m. View Comments

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