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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

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

Euro Nitro Series organizers announce the 2014 schedule

Following the successful running of a two race Pilot Series this year, the organizers of the Euro Nitro Series are delighted to release the calendar for a full 2014 championship. The new four round championship for 1:10 & 1:8 Onroad Nitro will begin

Mike Garrison Dec. 27, 2013, 8:08 a.m. View Comments

Salvas and Fries win U.S. Open Wheel Titles with PROTOform

Team PROTOform made a snow-filled trip to Pennsylvania last weekend for the 23rd running of the U.S. Open Wheel Dirt Oval Championships at Bumps & Jumps RC Speedway. Over 400 entries each year make it the largest dirt oval race on the planet, and PRO

Mike Garrison Dec. 27, 2013, 4:59 a.m. View Comments

Moment with Mike: Reflecting on the past and preparing for the future

Mike takes some time this Monday morning to reflect on what he learned in 2013, and set his goals for 2014.

Mike Garrison Dec. 27, 2013, 5:52 a.m. View Comments

Video: HPI Racing Ken Block Gymkhana 6 R/C Tribute

One of the most artistic race car drivers on the planet is DC Shoes main man, Ken Block. His skills behind the wheel of a rally car are nothing short of amazing. HPI Racing has shared a very cool R/C tribute video to Ken Block and his Gymkhana succes

Mike Garrison Dec. 27, 2013, 4:39 a.m. View Comments

YAIBI Racing releases new aluminum bulk head for the mid-motor RB6

YAIBI Racing has just released a new aluminum upper bulk head for the Kyosho Ultima RB6 mid-motor buggy. The new bulkhead is designed to make it easy to change ball stud position by having a separate upper arm mount. In addition to making setup easie

Mike Garrison Dec. 27, 2013, 5:08 a.m. View Comments

Jared Tebo returns to Maxima Fuel and joins A Main Hobbies

Jared Tebo teased us earlier this month expressing that their may be some sponsorship changes in the works for 2014. Today, he has shared the artwork of his new team shirts via his JTP RC Blog. While his core sponsors (Kyosho, Orion, AKA) have stayed

Mike Garrison Dec. 27, 2013, 4:14 a.m. View Comments

Team Associated releases the new B5 and B5M in full detail!

It has been a long-time coming, but today Team Associated has officially released the B5 and B5M 1:10 2wd buggies in full detail! While the B4 series buggies proved to be wildly successful over the past years, the new B5 buggies are a fresh start, bu

Mike Garrison Dec. 27, 2013, 5:41 a.m. View Comments

Andrew Smolnik parts ways with Agama and Beta Tires for 2014

Our friend Andrew Smolnik has announced today his departure from Agama and Beta Tires today. Smolnik, an major part of Hobby Pro USA, has followed the company and it's focus towards 1:10 offroad racing with PR Racing.

Mike Garrison Dec. 26, 2013, 3:48 a.m. View Comments

SOR shares a sneak peek of their new Kyosho RT5 Mid-Motor Conversion

SOR Graphics shared with us their new SB6 Mid-Motor Conversion for the Kyosho RB5 buggy last month, and today they have shared a sneak peek at the new SOR ST6 Mid-Motor Conversion for the Kyosho RT5 stadium truck. The idea behind these conversion kit

Mike Garrison Dec. 26, 2013, 4:52 a.m. View Comments

AKA releases new "Impact" EVO 1:10 buggy rear tire

AKA has expanded their unique lineup of EVO 1:10 offroad tires today by introducing the popular Impact tread to the lineup.

Mike Garrison Dec. 26, 2013, 4:17 a.m. View Comments

Flashback Friday: Tamiya releases their first ever R/C 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 Dec. 26, 2013, 6:11 a.m. View Comments

Argus Engines announces RW Mods as the new North American distributor

Exciting news has been released from Argus Model today, as they have announced their competition engine line will soon be available in North America. RW Mods has been modifying and servicing engines of top drivers for years, and will now be taking on

Mike Garrison Dec. 26, 2013, 4:35 a.m. View Comments

Integy R/C takes on the Schuur Speed Motors lineup

Integy R/C has announced today that they are kicking off the holiday season by adding the Schuur Speed Motors to their ongoing lineup of products.

Mike Garrison Dec. 23, 2013, 4:26 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts releases new RC10 Classic aluminum wing buttons

JConcepts has just released their new aluminum wing buttons for the RC10 Classic!

Mike Garrison Dec. 23, 2013, 5:32 a.m. View Comments

Hobby Pro USA and Agama get set to part ways

Surprising news today has hit our inbox as Hobby Pro USA and Agama are getting set to part ways. Hobby Pro USA sounds confident in this decision as they plan to focus on their 1:10 scale program and products for 2014.

Mike Garrison Dec. 23, 2013, 7:15 a.m. View Comments

Jilles Groskamp wins with Team Orion at the 2013 Ride Cup

Driving the new updated Tamiya car with the latest Team Orion power equipment, Jilles was unchallenged in all of qualifying and the finals

Mike Garrison Dec. 23, 2013, 6:47 a.m. View Comments

Merry Christmas from everyone at LiveRC!

In celebration of the Christmas holiday with family and friends, the LiveRC staff will be out of the office December 24-25, 2013. We will return with all of the latest news, product tests, race reports, and more on Thursday, December 26, 2013!

Mike Garrison Dec. 23, 2013, 5:17 a.m. View Comments

XRAY releases new XB4 optional brass suspension holders

XRAY has just released their all-new optional brass lower suspension holders for XB4 cars. These new holders are designed to provide additional weight down low to improve traction and stability while lowering the car’s CG.

Mike Garrison Dec. 20, 2013, 4:30 a.m. View Comments

Matt Olson wins the JConcepts Indoor Nationals Pro-4 Championship

Olson wins the Pro4 title once again with Tekin.

Mike Garrison Dec. 20, 2013, 6:34 a.m. View Comments

Video: Team Orion's 2014 engine lineup with Adrian Bertin

Team Orion has released a video today with engine guru, Adrian Bertin, who sits down, shows off, and explains the 2014 lineup of Team Orion onroad and offroad nitro engines.

Mike Garrison Dec. 20, 2013, 4:36 a.m. View Comments

Moment with Mike: Don't scare off the newcomers

Mike believes we are still gaining newcomers, but those that get involved in racing are too often scared away!

Mike Garrison Dec. 20, 2013, 6:39 a.m. View Comments

Martin Wollanka is crowned the 2013 VRC Pro 1:12 Scale World Champion (with video)

Austrian Martin Wollanka has finally won a VRC World Championship. On the testing Orlando Snowbirds track he outclassed a field of 76 Pro racers (total 264 participants) with a stunning 50 laps in 8 minutes flat.

Mike Garrison Dec. 20, 2013, 8:50 a.m. View Comments

LMR is looking for a new distributor in the United States

Lee Martin's company, LMR, has announced today that they are looking for a new distributor here in the United States. Previously the LMR brand was available through TFR (Turd Ferguson Racing). Interested distributor applicants are encouraged to email

Mike Garrison Dec. 20, 2013, 9:09 a.m. View Comments

Steven Hartson re-signs with JConcepts for 2014

Steven Hartson, 2013 4wd IFMAR World Champion, has renewed contract terms with JConcepts.

Mike Garrison Dec. 20, 2013, 6:24 a.m. View Comments

Pro-Line releases the new "Wedge Squared" carpet offroad tire

Indoor Carpet Off-Road Racing is a growing segment of the racing scene and Pro-Line is ready to take over with the new Wedge Squared Front Buggy Tires. The Wedge Squared has twice as much tread as the Original Wedge making the Wedge Squared ideal for

Mike Garrison Dec. 20, 2013, 4:11 a.m. View Comments

Travis Amezcua re-signs with Viper R/C for 2014

Viper R/C Solutions is proud to announce that world class driver Travis Amezcua has renewed is contract with Viper R/C for the next two years.

Mike Garrison Dec. 20, 2013, 4:26 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts releases new RC10 Classic aluminum motor plate

An important aspect to RC10 performance has always been a sturdy motor plate. The unique assembly designed in the 1980's, places a lot of emphasis on the rigidity and also relies on the aluminum to dissipate heat from the motor. JConcepts has upgrade

Mike Garrison Dec. 20, 2013, 4:39 a.m. View Comments

Adam Drakes wins at the Badlands R/C Fall Brawl

Team Losi Racing / Novarossi / Pro-Line driver Adam Drake TQ'ed and won 1:8 nitro truck and finished second in 1:8 nitro buggy.

Mike Garrison Dec. 20, 2013, 6:27 a.m. View Comments

Carson Wernimont joins Schumacher Racing for 2014

Exciting news has been released today from Schumacher, as the UK based company has signed on US star Carson Wernimont.

Mike Garrison Dec. 20, 2013, 7:14 a.m. View Comments

Horizon Hobby and Troy Lee Designs launch the limited edition TLD Blade Scout heli

It wasn't long ago that Horizon Hobby announced their partnership with Troy Lee Designs. Today, they have shared with us their first (of many) new products to come from that partnership. This is the Troy Lee Designs edition Blade Scout CX heli.

Mike Garrison Dec. 19, 2013, 4:52 a.m. View Comments

XRAY releases new brass weight set for the XB4 and XB4 2wd

XRAY has just released their new optional brass weight set to fit the XB4 and XB4 2wd. The new weight set is a total of 20 grams, and is designed to improve traction and overall stability. The new weights are designed for quick & easy attachment to c

Mike Garrison Dec. 19, 2013, 4:28 a.m. View Comments

Novarossi shares a sneak peek at their newest engine lineup

Novarossi has shared today a sneak peek of their new engine line coming in early 2014. The new engines range from onroad to offroad, big and small. Official details of the new engines have yet to be released, however, from the looks of things they ha

Mike Garrison Dec. 19, 2013, 6:44 a.m. View Comments

STRC releases new Axial SCX10 heat treated carbon-steel driveshaft sets

STRC has just released their new Heat Treated Carbon-Steel Universal Driveshaft sets for Axial SCX10 and Wraith. CNC machined from high quality Carbon-Steel then heat treated for durability, these high quality precision universal driveshafts are desi

Mike Garrison Dec. 19, 2013, 4:04 a.m. View Comments

Flashback Friday: Ryan Cavalieri sweeps the 2011 IFMAR 1:10 Offroad World Championships

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 Dec. 19, 2013, 6:03 a.m. View Comments

Avid R/C releases the new "Truss" 1:8 scale buggy wheels

Avid R/C has released their new "Truss" 1:8 buggy wheels. The new wheels have a list of unique features that are designed to prove the best overall performance and handling for your buggy.

Mike Garrison Dec. 19, 2013, 5:20 a.m. View Comments

Craig Collinson renews his contract with Team Durango for 2014

Team Durango has announced today that UK offroad racing star, Craig Collinson, has confirmed he will be extending his team driver contract for the 2014 season.

Mike Garrison Dec. 19, 2013, 5:29 a.m. View Comments

Mark Pavidis continues with Team Losi Racing for 2014

Team Losi Racing has announced today that 3-time IFMAR World Champion and multi-time ROAR National Champion, Mark Pavidis, has resigned with TLR for 2014.

Mike Garrison Dec. 19, 2013, 5:15 a.m. View Comments

X Factory releases new "Black Series" option parts

If your X Factory ride is truly dialed, it’s blacked out with these great new black parts replacing the aluminum ones in the standard kit!

Mike Garrison Dec. 19, 2013, 4:09 a.m. View Comments

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