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A new ride for Jared Tebo in 2014?

As the 2013 racing season is coming to a close we have already begun to see changes in the team rosters taking place for 2014. Some come as a surprise, others not as much. One thing that has come as a surprise is a post made today by Jared Tebo on hi

Mike Garrison Nov. 27, 2013, 8:05 a.m. View Comments

Alex Zanchettin wins at Round 1 of the TLR 22 Offroad Cup

The first round of TLR 22 Offroad Cup was held this past weekend at Model Game Fair, in Bologna. The race attracted more than 50 drivers in 2wd class. The track opened at saturday to do some free practice and the race started on Sunday with in the mo

Mike Garrison Nov. 27, 2013, 8:19 a.m. View Comments

A Main Hobbies releases new ProTek R/C "Chad Bradley Team Edition" servos

A Main Hobbies announces the all-new ProTek R/C Chad Bradley Team Edition digital servos. Right away you’ll notice the sleek black-anodized case, chamfered edges and gold accents that let you know that these aren’t your ordinary servos.

Mike Garrison Nov. 27, 2013, 4:06 a.m. View Comments

Hudy freshens up your look with an all-new flat bill hat

Hudy has just released their latest in the Hudy apparel line with this all-new flat bill hat. The new hat features a Flexfit design, 3D embossed logos, high quality 100% cotton construction, and is available in two sizes (S/M and L/XL).

Mike Garrison Nov. 27, 2013, 4:45 a.m. View Comments

Video: Atsushi Hara shares his thoughts of JQ's THECar

Atsushi Hara is considered by many to be one of the greatest R/C racers of all time. After his recent departure from Hot Bodies, he has continued his winning ways with a variety of different brand vehicles at a variety of different races. His most re

Mike Garrison Nov. 27, 2013, 5:18 a.m. View Comments

Flashback Friday: Team Losi Racing sweeps the 2002 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 Nov. 27, 2013, 6:51 a.m. View Comments

Kyosho America signs Matt Castellano for 2014

Kyosho America has announced their latest addition to the team for 2014 today. Long time TLR driver, Matt Castellano, has jump shipped and will be joining the red army for the upcoming season! Matt is already preparing his new rides for the upcoming

Mike Garrison Nov. 27, 2013, 6:01 a.m. View Comments

FTW releases the new Tekno EB48 "Exabyte" body

FTW has been quietly working behind the scenes, and today have announced their newest creation...the Exabyte Tekno EB48 body!

Mike Garrison Nov. 27, 2013, 4:58 a.m. View Comments

Atsushi Hara wins the JQ Asia Tour event with THECar

Atsushi Hara TQs and Wins the JQ Asia Tour Event in Ratchaburi Thailand. Qualifying was still a close affair, with Hara edging out JQ by less than a second. But in the main, Hara switched gears and lapped the field with the new White Edition! JQ fini

Mike Garrison Nov. 27, 2013, 5:09 a.m. View Comments

XRAY releases new NT1 optional front sway bars

XRAY has just released their new front sway bars for the NT1 platform. These new front anti-roll bars are manufactured from special spring steel material and recommended for use at smaller, more technical tracks, when the car needs to quickly change

Mike Garrison Nov. 27, 2013, 4:51 a.m. View Comments

Mugen Seiki releases new 1,000,000 weight silicone diff oil

Mugen Seiki has just released their new silicone diff oil designed to be used in the front diff of the MTX5 to provide more traction while accelerating out of corners. The new oil is 1,000,000 weight...yes, you read that correctly 1 million weight.

Mike Garrison Nov. 26, 2013, 5:11 a.m. View Comments

Associated releases new option black chassis for the RC10 Classic Kit

Are you looking to customize the look of your RC10 Classic Kit? Team Associated now offers an optional black chassis to replace the stock orange chassis. While there is no performance differences between the orange and black chassis, each give your R

Mike Garrison Nov. 26, 2013, 5:03 a.m. View Comments

AKA announces name change for the Slingshot 1:10 tires

AKA would like to announce a name change to our Slingshot 1:10 tires. As it turns out, we are much better at designing tires than we are at checking to see if names are already in use within our industry.

Mike Garrison Nov. 26, 2013, 7:07 a.m. View Comments

RPM Products releases new Team Associated 1:10 scale gear cover

With the invention of the VTS clutch from Team Associated, older model RPM gear covers would no longer fit over this taller clutch system. RPM has released a new updated gear cover for the SC10, B4, and T4 vehicles. This gear cover incorporates clear

Mike Garrison Nov. 26, 2013, 5:51 a.m. View Comments

Juan Herrero wins at Round 2 of the Mexican Onroad Nationals

Herroro wins by four laps over the competition!

Mike Garrison Nov. 26, 2013, 4:49 a.m. View Comments

P1 Brand announces the annual "Black (and White) Friday" Sale

Beginning at 12:01am PST on Friday, November 29 and running through 11:59pm PST on Monday, December 2, 2013, purchases of all P1Brand Trackwares will be discounted 30%.

Mike Garrison Nov. 26, 2013, 10:19 a.m. View Comments

Haul the hay with the new Pro-Line 1966 Ford F100 body

Now you can have your very own custom Hay Hauler with Pro-Line’s licensed 1966 Ford F-100 body for the Traxxas Stampede! The ’66 F-100 body comes with perfectly scaled details like the step-sides and huge fender flares that will bring you back to the

Mike Garrison Nov. 26, 2013, 5:19 a.m. View Comments

Eric Albano takes home the turkey at the 2013 A Main Hobbies Turkey Dash

Albano leads the AE team to victory in both 2wd and 4wd Mod Buggy!

Mike Garrison Nov. 26, 2013, 5:45 a.m. View Comments

Serpent releases new aluminum steering rack for the SRX-2 1:10 2wd buggy

Serpent has just released their new aluminum steering rack system for the SRX-2 1:10 2wd buggy. The new rack is designed to be lightweight with its CNC machined T6 aluminum construction, and eliminate flex for a more precise steering feel. This is a

Mike Garrison Nov. 26, 2013, 5:38 a.m. View Comments

Schumacher Racing signs Micha Widmaier for 2014

Schumacher Racing would like to welcome young German driver Micha Widmaier to the Schumacher CS electronic team. Micha recently finished 7th at the Indoor Dirt Race near Munich with his CAT K1 against a strong field of most the best drivers in German

Mike Garrison Nov. 26, 2013, 6:57 a.m. View Comments

LMR releases new carbon fiber mud guards for the Mugen MBX-7

LMR (Lee Martin Racing) has just released their all-new carbon fiber mud guards for the Mugen MBX-7. These bad boys not only look good, but provide an easy bolt-on and lightweight solution to keeping your rear drivetrain and a-arms free of mud.

Mike Garrison Nov. 26, 2013, 5:25 a.m. View Comments

Troy Lee Designs and Horizon Hobby sign a multi-year partnership

Exciting news has reached us today as Troy Lee Designs and Horizon Hobby have announced a multi-year partnership between the two companies. This partnership has the potential to be a huge step for not only Horizon and TLD, but the hobby as a whole.

Mike Garrison Nov. 25, 2013, 7:33 a.m. View Comments

VRC-Pro announces the 2013 VRC World Championships

VRC-Pro has just announced one of the biggest online R/C events of the year, the online 2013 VRC World Championships sponsored by Tekin. Last year more than 2200 racers participated, including big names like Ronald Völker, David Joor and many more. V

Mike Garrison Nov. 25, 2013, 7:53 a.m. View Comments

PSM releases new carbon fiber shock towers for the SWorkz S104 EK1

PSM Option Parts has just released their new front and rear carbon fiber shock towers for the SWorkz S104 EK1. The new towers are made up of 5mm glossy carbon fiber, and are a direct replacement for the stock towers. These light weight alternatives a

Mike Garrison Nov. 25, 2013, 8:26 a.m. View Comments

A Main Hobbies announces "Pre-Black Friday Daily Deals"

Get your holiday shopping started early with incredible Daily Deals”in A Main Hobbies' Pre-Black Friday Sale.

Mike Garrison Nov. 25, 2013, 8:19 a.m. View Comments

Chris Viesins wins 1:8 E-Buggy at the Beach Battle Royale Series

Chris Viesins took 1st in 1:8 E-Buggy and after some bad luck in 2wd Mod Buggy, managed to pull his way back up to 4th. Chris Viesins took the overall points series title in 1/8th E-Buggy and 2nd in Mod 2wd Buggy!

Mike Garrison Nov. 25, 2013, 8:35 a.m. View Comments

Talk-It-Up Tuesday with PROTOform's Dale and Eric Epp

In R/C car racing there are certain companies that I think we can all agree have taken our hobby to a new level since their establishment. One of these companies is onroad racing specialists, PROTOform. PROTOform has made more national and world cham

Mike Garrison Nov. 25, 2013, 8:44 a.m. View Comments

Weekend Bump-Start!

Everybody needs a bump start to their weekend, and LiveRC has just that with all of the races and events taking place this upcoming weekend!

Mike Garrison Nov. 25, 2013, 9:29 a.m. View Comments

Ryan Maifield and JConcepts agree on new long-term contract

Ryan Maifield, the current Dirt Nitro Challenge 1/8th buggy champion, ROAR National Champion, double Indoor National Series champion and 1/10th Off-road Worlds podium driver signs new contract with JConcepts.

Mike Garrison Nov. 25, 2013, 10:40 a.m. View Comments

Hobby Pro USA announces Black Friday Sale event

Hobby Pro USA has just announced their Black Friday / Cyber Monday Special that will kicking off today and last till Dec 3rd! Take advantage of some of the years best pricing and stock up on your favorite Hobby Pro USA products!

Mike Garrison Nov. 25, 2013, 10:25 a.m. View Comments

Reedy releases new 7000mAh 65C competition LiPo pack

Reedy has just released their all-new competition 7000mAh 65C LiPo battery pack. The new battery features heavy-duty 5mm socket for high current applications such as 4wd short course, 1:8 e-buggy, and 1:10 touring car.

Mike Garrison Nov. 25, 2013, 10:14 a.m. View Comments

Tekno RC releases new Titanium Nitride shock shafts

Tekno RC is pleased to announce new TiNi coated shock shafts for the EB48.2, NB48, and SCT410 line of vehicles. The new front and rear shafts feature the latest Titanium Nitride coating to ensure the smoothest operation in any condition.

Mike Garrison Nov. 25, 2013, 5:05 a.m. View Comments

Pro-Line wins 8 classes at the 2nd Annual Gun Smoke Classic

The 2nd Annual Gun Smoke Classic at IERC went off over the weekend and Pro-Line drivers came out Victorious in 8 separate classes!

Mike Garrison Nov. 25, 2013, 7:42 a.m. View Comments

Patrick Hofer extends his contract with Team Associated and Reedy

Team Associated and Reedy are excited to announce that multi-time Swiss national champion Patrick Hofer has signed a contract extension that will see him using Reedy LiPo batteries, Sonic motors, and Reedy nitro engines in his Team Associated vehicle

Mike Garrison Nov. 22, 2013, 6:16 a.m. View Comments

Moment with Mike: Thank you YouTube video producers

Mike would like to take this Monday morning to say THANK YOU to ALL of the video producers out there who work hard to fill the YouTube community with so much joy and entertainment, whether your a newbie with a cell phone, or a season vet with a film

Mike Garrison Nov. 22, 2013, 7:05 a.m. View Comments

Pro-Line Racing releases the new "Desert Raid" SC body

Not long ago, our friends at Pro-Line shared a sneak peek of the new Desert Raid SC body with a few teaser shots. Today they have officially released the new body in full detail!

Mike Garrison Nov. 22, 2013, 5:48 a.m. View Comments

Traxxas releases new Low-CG Conversion Kit for the Slash 2wd

Traxxas has released their new low center of gravity conversion kit for the popular Slash 2wd short course truck. The Low-CG Conversion Kit lowers the chassis, battery, and electronic components to bring all the advantages of a low center of gravity

Mike Garrison Nov. 22, 2013, 9:25 a.m. View Comments

Flashback Friday: Jared Tebo wins his first ROAR National Championship

Today, Jared Tebo is known around the world as one of the fastest drivers on the planet. Years of hard work and dedication have paid off as he is now a multi-time national and world championship winning driver. So where did it all begin? Nearly ten y

Mike Garrison Nov. 22, 2013, 3:57 a.m. View Comments

Video: Ty Tessmann's Pro-Line PRO-2 SC Truck in action

Pro-Line Racing has shared with us today a video from the hills of Canada, where national championship winning driver, Ty Tessmann is constantly training and preparing for his next victory. Ty takes some time to show off the new Pro-Line PRO-2 SC tru

Mike Garrison Nov. 22, 2013, 4:39 a.m. View Comments

HobbyTown USA Hobbyplex 1:8 Winter Series Rd.1 report

On November, 3rd 90 entries filled the heat sheets for the first round of the 1:8 Winter Series at the HobbyTown USA Hobbyplex in Omaha, NE. The Hobbyplex is one of the few indoor tracks that can safely hold a 1:8 nitro and electric race in the winte

Mike Garrison Nov. 22, 2013, 5:31 a.m. View Comments

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