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Rob Gillespie is crowned the 2013 VRC Pro Short Course World Champion (with video)

The VRC Pro 1:10 Short Course World Championships were hosted recently at the virtual Silver Dollar Raceway in Chico, California. Racers from all over the world participated, but it would be the American, Rob Gillespie who would come out on top!

Mike Garrison Jan. 6, 2014, 4:37 a.m. View Comments

A Main Hobbies announces the "Everyday Giveaway"

To kick off 2014 and to celebrate the latest ProTek R/C products, A Main Hobbies is featuring an “Every Day Giveaway” this week through its Facebook page.

Mike Garrison Jan. 6, 2014, 4:20 a.m. View Comments

Club Craem announces the Dragon Race 2014 in Spain

R/C racers all across Spain are getting set for the Dragon Race 2014. Each year this event gathers 70+ entries to winter cold weather of Madrid, Spain for 1:10 scale offroad racing. Organizers, Club Craem, have announced that this year's event will o

Mike Garrison Jan. 6, 2014, 4:29 a.m. View Comments

Michael Paige dominates at the RJD Hobbies New Year's race

At the annual RJD Hobbies New Year’s race with over 85 entries, Team Associated/Reedy’s Michael Paige dominated the field. He took the TQ and win in 2WD Modified Buggy with his RC10B4.2 Factory Team. He also took the win in 2WD Modified Short Course

Mike Garrison Jan. 3, 2014, 4:52 a.m. View Comments

Lee Martin officially signs with Yokomo for 2014

UK superstar, Lee Martin, recently announced his departure from Tamiya heading into 2014. It was speculated that he would be joining the Yokomo team, but nothing was for certain. Lee has officially announced that he has in fact joined the Yokomo team

Mike Garrison Jan. 3, 2014, 4:25 a.m. View Comments

PROTOform releases the new G6-T Lightweight oval body

Several months ago, PROTOform released their new G6-T oval body. Since that time PROTOform has received racer feedback asking for a lightweight version of the G6-T, and today they have answered the racer requests. The new lightweight G6-T body featur

Mike Garrison Jan. 3, 2014, 4 a.m. View Comments

Bartolone Racing releases new Losi Desert Buggy XL tuned pipe

Bartolone Racing is proud to announce their newest tuned pipe for the Losi Desert Buggy XL. Available in black, chrome and raw finishes each pipe is perfectly welded in the United States and hand tested for perfect fitment on your car. Included is a

Mike Garrison Jan. 3, 2014, 5 a.m. View Comments

Moment with Mike: Entry limits at major events

Mike discusses his views on entry limits for major events.

Mike Garrison Jan. 3, 2014, 5:07 a.m. View Comments

Shepherd signs Austrian Junior Champion Leonardo Varga for 2014

Shepherd is very proud to announce the signing of Austrian Junior Champion Leonardo Varga for the 2014 season. The young driver will join Gerhard Kandelhart from Shepherd Austria using the Velox V10 "PRO" at national and international events.

Mike Garrison Jan. 3, 2014, 4:55 a.m. View Comments

First look at the new TeamSR brushless motors and shock oils

TeamSR has shared with us a sneak peek of several new items set to be released soon!

Mike Garrison Jan. 3, 2014, 8:47 a.m. View Comments

Reedy re-signs Finnish 1:12 specialist Vesa Yli for 2014

Finnish 1:12 racing specialist Vesa Yli has renewed his partnership with Reedy for the 2014 season. In addition to his 1:12 duties, Vesa will dabble in Touring Car and 1:10 Off-Road throughout the year.

Mike Garrison Jan. 3, 2014, 9:14 a.m. View Comments

Kevin Motter wins at round two of the Top Notch Winter Series

In the main, Motter was determined to get his car back on top and that is what he did. Starting second from the grid, Motter charged hard and made an early pass on Cody Turner. Once Motter was out front, there was nobody that could keep up with the s

Mike Garrison Jan. 3, 2014, 4:07 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts releases new RC10 Classic diamond nose brace tubes

The JConcepts team is hot on the new RC10 Classic kit, as they have blinged out the buggy from head to toe. Today, they continue their blingin' good time with yet another option part for the RC10 Classic!

Mike Garrison Jan. 2, 2014, 9 a.m. View Comments

Hupo Honigl joins Absima and Team C for 2014

Many drivers are switching things up for the 2014 season, but one of the most shocking is without a doubt Hupo Honigl. Hupo left Team Durango after years of success, and has announced today that he has officially joined the Absima/Team C Racing team

Mike Garrison Jan. 2, 2014, 3:50 a.m. View Comments

JMC Carbon Products kicks off the new year with a new TLR 22SCT battery strap

It's everyone's goal to kickoff the new year with a bang, and there is one company doing just that. JMC Carbon Products is a brand new company in the R/C industry, and are kicking off the new year with the launch of their very first product!

Mike Garrison Jan. 2, 2014, 4:26 a.m. View Comments

Flashback Friday: Traxxas starts the short course boom by releasing the "Slash"

The year was 2008, and R/C was in for a change. With the growing popularity of full size offroad truck racing, Traxxas designed and released a replica R/C truck known as the "Slash". While many expected the Traxxas Slash to be a hot seller, no one ex

Mike Garrison Jan. 2, 2014, 7:35 a.m. View Comments

Franchise Racing Products dominate at the NORCAR "Hangover Race"

Another fantastic event brought to you by the awesome crew at NORCAR, in Cleveland, Ohio. Even with the bad weather racers from all over descended on Cleveland for the 3rd running of the Hangover Race on New Year’s Day. Franchise Racing was cleaning

Mike Garrison Jan. 2, 2014, 4:46 a.m. View Comments

Jared Tebo signs on with Specialized Bicycles for 2014

As the new year is kicking off, new sponsors for top drivers is on the rise. Jared Tebo has announced today his new sponsorship with Specialized Bicycles.

Mike Garrison Jan. 2, 2014, 4:56 a.m. View Comments

REDS Racing releases the new "Quattro" adjustable clutch system

REDS Racing has released their new Quattro Clutch System. The new clutch is designed to make the engine power output more linear, smooth feeling, and provide the best overall vehicle drive-ability. The Quattro system is completely adjustable, and cha

Mike Garrison Jan. 2, 2014, 4:17 a.m. View Comments

Sweep Racing releases the new "Muzzle" Kyosho RB6 body

Sweep Racing has just released their latest car body today, this time for the Kyosho RB6. The new "Muzzle" body is designed to fit both mid and rear motor configurations. The new body features a vertical rear fin design for corner stability, aggressi

Mike Garrison Jan. 2, 2014, 4:07 a.m. View Comments

Ty Tessmann re-signs with HPI and Hot Bodies for 2014

HPI Racing and Hot Bodies have announced today that they will in fact continue their relationship with Ty Tessmann for the 2014 season.

Mike Garrison Jan. 2, 2014, 3:59 a.m. View Comments

ROAR shares the 2014 IFMAR 1:8 Offroad World Championship "Stage Report"

2014 is going to be a big year for a lot of racers. One in particular is the winner of this year's IFMAR 1:8 Offroad World Championships. ROAR has just shared the IFMAR "Stage Report" for the event, which is set to be held in Messina, Italy this comi

Mike Garrison Jan. 2, 2014, 3:42 a.m. View Comments

John Cravotta and X Factory win at the ROAR Region 1 Championships

John Cravotta, driving his X Factory SCX – 60CF short course truck, dominated the class. John TQed round one of qualifying, lowered that time by 6 seconds in round two, and took another 4 seconds off in round three, putting himself solidly on the pol

Mike Garrison Jan. 2, 2014, 3:36 a.m. View Comments

Rudy Rico doubles up at Round 2 of the Top Notch Series

Tekno RC had a great showing at the second round of the Top Notch Series at Coyote Hobbies Indoor RC Raceway. Tekno RC driver Rudy Rico just missed the TQ in the electric 1/8th buggy class with his EB48.2. During the main, the leader was inconsistent

Mike Garrison Dec. 31, 2013, 4:40 a.m. View Comments

Happy New Year from everyone at LiveRC!

From everyone at LiveRC.com, we want to wish you and your families a safe and happy new year! In celebration of 2014, we are out of the office today, but will return first thing tomorrow morning!

Mike Garrison Dec. 31, 2013, 11:52 a.m. View Comments

Miguel Matias announces his departure from the TLR/Horizon Hobby team

Shocking news has been released today as championship winning driver, Miguel Matias, has announced his departure from the Team Losi Racing/Horizon Hobby team for 2014. Matias is quoted saying, "After a couple of years racing with Horizon/TLR it is no

Mike Garrison Dec. 31, 2013, 4:29 a.m. View Comments

Jessel Leong is crowned the 2013 1:8 Scale Malaysian Onroad National Champion

The final round of the Malaysia Onroad National Championship was hosted this past weekend at 3 Stone Park in Glenmarie, Shah Alam. Serpent team driver, Jessel Leong came into the final round with a one point lead over teammate Nick Chong in the 1:8 s

Mike Garrison Dec. 31, 2013, 4:51 a.m. View Comments

Traxxas gives the XO-1 a makeover for 2014

Traxxas has announced that for 2014, the XO-1 RTR 1:7 scale onroad car will be available in four new looks (black, blue, red and white). In addition, the RTR will no longer include a LiPo battery, allowing for you to choose which battery suits your s

Mike Garrison Dec. 31, 2013, 6:01 a.m. View Comments

Robert Pietsch leaves the Novarossi Engine team for 2014

Typically at this time of the year there are more announcements regarding drivers joining new teams, not leaving them. Today, however, is a day of departures as first Miguel Matias announced his departure from TLR, and now 1:8 Onroad World Champion R

Mike Garrison Dec. 31, 2013, 7:38 a.m. View Comments

TLR releases new universal joint driveshafts for the 22 2.0

Designed for the 22 2.0, the new TLR Universal Joint (UJ) Driveshafts are designed to create less "Bone Bind" or "Driveshaft Lock-Up," allowing for freer rear suspension movement, especially on power.

Mike Garrison Dec. 31, 2013, 6:14 a.m. View Comments

A Main Hobbies signs Jared Tebo, Ty Tessmann, and Drew Moller

A Main Hobbies is proud to announce that current 1:10 2WD World Champion Jared Tebo, Worlds’ finalist and ROAR 1:10 4WD National Champion Ty Tessmann and rising star Drew Moller will be representing the International A Main race team for 2014. Tebo,

Mike Garrison Dec. 31, 2013, 9:41 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts releases the new "Dirt Webs" 1:10 buggy tires

JConcepts has just announced their new "Dirt Webs" tire, handcrafted by the legendary Brian Kinwald himself! The new tires are available to 2wd buggy and 4wd buggy users!

Mike Garrison Dec. 31, 2013, 6:29 a.m. View Comments

Thursday Testimonials: Exotek RB6 Steering Cranks, JConcepts TLR 22 Front Axles, 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 Dec. 31, 2013, 7:02 a.m. View Comments

Darren Bloomfield kicks off his Agama career with a win

Darren Bloomfield made a fantastic start to his Agama career with a dominant display at the inaugural Xmas Cross race held at the Storm Valley Raceway just outside Stoke.

Mike Garrison Dec. 30, 2013, 5:17 a.m. View Comments

Exotek Racing releases new DEX210 TYPE B chassis LRC suspension blocks

Exotek Racing has released two new rear suspension blocks for the Team Durango DEX210. These new low roll center rear (RR) suspension blocks are designed to work with the DEX210 TYPE B chassis. They are designed to lower the inner rear arms by -2mm f

Mike Garrison Dec. 30, 2013, 5:03 a.m. View Comments

Blais Racing Services announces sponsorship of the 2014 JBRL Electric Series

Blais Racing Services has announced today that they have signed on board as a sponsor of the 2014 JBRL Electric Offroad Series.

Mike Garrison Dec. 30, 2013, 4:48 a.m. View Comments

Losi releases new 5IVE-T vs. Desert Buggy XL comparison chart

Losi recently introduced their new Desert Buggy XL to join the popular 5IVE-T in their 1:5 scale product lineup. Since the release of the new buggy, there has been a lot of question as to what the major differences are between the two. Which one fits

Mike Garrison Dec. 30, 2013, 6:02 a.m. View Comments

Jared Tebo officially announces his return to Maxima Fuel

It has been rumored and gossiped about for weeks, but today, Jared Tebo officially announces his return to Maxima Fuel via his JTP RC blog.

Mike Garrison Dec. 30, 2013, 6:56 a.m. View Comments

Is Mugen Seiki getting set to release a new MBX 1:8 scale buggy?

Mugen Seiki has shared a teaser pic today via their Facebook page with a caption saying, "Mugen Seiki will introduce something new for 2014, stay tuned." Upon further investigation among many of the popular web stores, it seems the Mugen MBX7 buggy

Mike Garrison Dec. 30, 2013, 6:27 a.m. View Comments

Talk-It-Up Tuesday with Ryan Cavalieri

We are less than a month away now from the prestigious Reedy International Offroad Race of Champions. Last year's event was dominated by none other than Team Associated's Ryan Cavalieri. We haven't had the opportunity to sit down and chat with the mu

Mike Garrison Dec. 30, 2013, 7:21 a.m. View Comments

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