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Pro-Line releases new Sling Shot 2.2" paddle tire (with video)

Our friends at Pro-Line Racing are always working on something new, and today they have shared with us a video showing off the new Sling Shot 2.2 tire.

Mike Garrison Oct. 30, 2013, 9:34 a.m. View Comments

Spec-R goes offroad with all-new Durango DEX410 option parts

When we think of the company Spec-R, we think onroad. The company is known for the wide variety of option parts and accessories in the onroad racing market, and they even offer a touring car kit of their very own. They have surprised us today, as the

Mike Garrison Oct. 30, 2013, 5:32 a.m. View Comments

The 2013-14 ETS kicks off in the Czech Republic

The World’s top electric touring car racers and teams will descend on the Czech Republic this weekend (1-3 Nov) for the opening round of Season #7 of the Euro Touring Series.

Mike Garrison Oct. 30, 2013, 10:36 a.m. View Comments

Sebastien Mure wins with Team Associated at the 2013 French Cup

Sebastien Mure and his Team Associated SC10.2 were on form in the short course class to take TQ and the win.

Mike Garrison Oct. 30, 2013, 7:15 a.m. View Comments

VRC Pro releases details of 1:8 Offroad Buggy testing (with video)

Earlier this year, our good friends at Virtual Racing Industries announced that they would be working on an 1:8 offroad buggy class for the popular VRC Pro Simulator. Since that time we have heard and/or seen little of the progress being made on the

Mike Garrison Oct. 30, 2013, 5:07 a.m. View Comments

Video: MIP PRO8 conversion for the TLR SCTE 2.0

MIP has released their PRO8 conversion for the TLR SCTE 2.0 short course truck. The conversion converts your 4wd short course truck, into a light weight electric 1:8 buggy, specifically designed for indoor racing on tight and twisty tracks. The buggy

Mike Garrison Oct. 30, 2013, 5:25 a.m. View Comments

Thursday Testimonials: JConcepts Nissan Titan SCT body, AVID R/C diff thrust bearings

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 Oct. 30, 2013, 8:12 a.m. View Comments

Serpent releases new 977 hard composite suspension parts

Serpent has just released new suspension arms and uprights in a newly developed harder composite material for the 977. Serpents says their material engineers found a new mix of materials which have great characteristics in terms of hardness, durabili

Mike Garrison Oct. 30, 2013, 7:27 a.m. View Comments

Trinity releases new "Certified" 1S oval racing LiPo packs

Trinity has announced today their new Certified 1S Oval LiPo Packs. These packs are designed clearly for race winning performance, not longevity or a long-life span.

Mike Garrison Oct. 30, 2013, 7:53 a.m. View Comments

ROAR announces official GT 8 racing class rules

Over the past year or two, one of the fastest growing classes in nitro onroad racing has become GT 8. This class started out as offroad racing converting old 1:8 nitro buggies, into onroad racing vehicles with a few simple modifications and a body. T

Mike Garrison Oct. 30, 2013, 5:45 a.m. View Comments

Wednesday Round Up!

Don't have time to check the R/C world for news every day? Check in on Wednesdays to see highlights of the biggest product releases, news stories, and race results from the past 7 days!

Mike Garrison Oct. 29, 2013, 10:18 a.m. View Comments

Hobby Pro USA launches all-new website

Our friends at Hobby Pro USA have announced the official launch of their all-new website today. The new site is designed to be easier for customers tor browse, locate, and purchase the entire lineup of Agama Racing, PR Racing, Beta Tires, and Hobb

Mike Garrison Oct. 29, 2013, 5:16 a.m. View Comments

Ellis Stafford wins at the Maratime Raceway Off-Road Wars

Ellis had the win in his sights and was ready to put his wealth of buggy racing experience to the test as he battled for the overall first place. 17 laps later and Ellis flew across the line with his DEX410v3, giving him a convincing win!

Mike Garrison Oct. 29, 2013, 5:59 a.m. View Comments

Mike Kling and Mike Gay win at the 2013 Halloween Shootout

Mike Kling wins Mod Truck, while AE teammate Mike Gay sweeps Mod Buggy and Mod 4wd!

Mike Garrison Oct. 29, 2013, 5:54 a.m. View Comments

Kevin Morales wins is crowned "The Series" 1:8 Pro E-Buggy champion

The Series is a six race series that hosts some of the fastest drivers in the midwest. With 200+ entries at each race, there is a ton of close racing in each and every class. The Series events are held at some great tracks, all with very different su

Mike Garrison Oct. 29, 2013, 5:07 a.m. View Comments

"The King" takes back his thrown at the The Dual

Richard Saxton comes out on top of the +40 Nitro Buggy and E-Buggy classes at The Dual!

Mike Garrison Oct. 29, 2013, 12:13 p.m. View Comments

Talk-It-Up Tuesday with Gary Katzer

Welcome to LiveRC's weekly column, "Talk-It-Up Tuesday!" Here we spend a little time talking with industry icons including racers, manufacturers, team managers, developers, promoters, and everyone in between! Sit back, relax, and go behind the scenes

Mike Garrison Oct. 28, 2013, noon View Comments

JConcepts releases new Traxxas Slash 4x4 carbon fiber tower conversion kits

Tightening up the suspension on the Slash 4x4 is as simple as adding JConcepts accessories. The stock front and rear shock tower on the Slash 4x4 is somewhat flexible, bulky and unresponsive to suspension changes. JConcepts takes the Slash 4x4 to the

Mike Garrison Oct. 28, 2013, 5:36 a.m. View Comments

Adam Drake wins the final round of the TLR Grand Prix Series

Pro-Line’s Adam Drake attended the final round of the TLR Grand Prix Series at Chula Vista R/C Raceway this past weekend. Adam was the top qualifier in 1:8 nitro buggy and 1:8 nitro truck using Pro-Line’s M3 Holeshot in both classes. Adam went on to

Mike Garrison Oct. 28, 2013, 5:46 a.m. View Comments

Axial Racing releases the new AX10 "Deadbolt" 1:10 4wd RTR

Axial Racing has just released the new AX10 Deadbolt 1:10 Electric 4WD RTR. While this particular Deadbolt will not lock your front door like most deadbolts will, it does however pack all of the speed and versatile crawling capabilities as its origin

Mike Garrison Oct. 28, 2013, 5:24 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts goes mega soft with the 1:10 offroad tire lineup

JConcepts is getting soft in their old age, mega soft actually. JConcepts has added an additional compound to the line of successful 1:10 off-road racing tires.

Mike Garrison Oct. 28, 2013, 5:18 a.m. View Comments

Kyosho Greece introduces the new "Cyclops" product line

Our friends from the other side of the world at Kyosho Greece have shared with us some of their newest products under the brand name Cyclops.

Mike Garrison Oct. 28, 2013, 5:56 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts takes three JBRL Electric Championships for 2013

The Final Round of the JBRL Electric Series finished off at Hot Rod Hobbies. Many Championships came down to this final race and JConcepts Team drivers finished with 3 overall Modified Championships.

Mike Garrison Oct. 24, 2013, 12:54 p.m. View Comments

JConcepts releases new "Hi-Tension" mid-motor rear wing

Mid-motor buggies are all the rage in competitive offroad racing and when compared to rear motor vehicles, have a slightly different rear wing placement. JConcepts has stepped up to offer a replacement Hi-Tension wing for drivers utilizing the mid-mo

Mike Garrison Oct. 24, 2013, 5:52 a.m. View Comments

Pro-Line introduces the "Phantom" Kyosho RB6 and Tamiya 201 body

A brand new body style has hit the scene from the mind of Pro-Line driver Lee Martin, known as the Phantom. Featuring an all-new cab forward look and sweeping body lines that flow back to a single point, the Phantom has a unique style and the perform

Mike Garrison Oct. 24, 2013, 6:11 a.m. View Comments

Barry Baker and Chad Panek win with Tekno at the JBRL Electric Finals

The ultra competitive 2013 JBRL Electric Series com to a close. After 8 rounds of racing all over Southern California, the results are in. Barry Baker is the 2013 Pro4 Champ and Chad Panek is the 2013 1/8th Electric Buggy Champ.

Mike Garrison Oct. 24, 2013, 1 p.m. View Comments

Video: oneTEN Drift Net at the 2013 SAC Auto Show

Our good friends at OneTen Drift Net have shared with us today their latest adventures caught on film. This time the crew including Kyokuro Drift-Sports, Wickedwayz Drift Crew, Drift-EZ, Tengu Drift Club, and more went to work

Mike Garrison Oct. 24, 2013, 6:42 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts releases new Centro C4.2 precut chassis protector

JConcepts has hit the easy and glamour button at the same time and is now offering a precut and graphically pleasing chassis protective sheet for the most popular 1:10 offroad vehicles on the market.

Mike Garrison Oct. 24, 2013, 9:40 a.m. View Comments

Pro-Line releases all-new "Pro-Spec" short course racing shocks

Pro-Line Racing has just released their all-new Pro-Spec Short Course Shocks.The Pro-Spec Shocks are a 12mm Big Bore design with a single low friction X-Ring seal. The pistons and shaft guides are made from smooth white Delrin for low friction, and t

Mike Garrison Oct. 24, 2013, 6 a.m. View Comments

RACE BLOG: Short Course Showdown Nationwide Tour Finale

The winter months are upon us, and here in the midwest the cold weather is beginning to set in. The summer racing season is coming to an end, and along with it comes the 2013 Short Course Showdown Nationwide Tour finale!

Mike Garrison Oct. 24, 2013, 12:17 p.m. View Comments

AVID releases new Kyosho, Yokomo, and Tamiya caged diff thrust bearings

Kyosho, Yokomo, and Tamiya owners can now upgrade their diff with an AVID caged diff thrust bearing. The AVID caged bearings are designed to make working on your diff much easier, and you don’t have to stress out about losing one of those tiny thrust

Mike Garrison Oct. 23, 2013, 10:24 a.m. View Comments

Olly Jefferies returns to 1:12 scale in winning fashion

After taking last season off, Olly Jefferies returned to the UK 1/12 scale national scene with a win at the opening round of the 2013/14 BRCA Winter Series.

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

Vectorworks releases new carbon fiber TLR SCTE 2.0 shock towers

The first product out of the gate for Vectorworks is an all-new set of carbon fiber shock towers for the TLR SCTE 2.0 short course truck. These are 4mm press cured carbon fiber shock towers designed for maximum carbon density and strength. Both tower

Mike Garrison Oct. 23, 2013, 6:04 a.m. View Comments

Horizon Hobby partners up with Rockstar Performance Garage

Horizon Hobby is both excited and proud to announce a new, high energy partnership with Rockstar Performance Garage (RPG). RPG specializes in building project vehicles that represent a true bridge in the automotive and lifestyle markets.

Mike Garrison Oct. 23, 2013, 7:46 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts releases World Championship winning B44.2 X-Flow Finnisher body

JConcepts jumped on the competition in Chico, CA, with a new design specifically for the IFMAR World Championships. The X-Flow Finnisher body, quickly rose to the top of the field, and is now available to you!

Mike Garrison Oct. 23, 2013, 8:26 a.m. View Comments

Team Associated releases World's edition t-shirts and hoodie

Team Associated has just released their new lineup of t-shirts and hoodies, in which were first seen at this year's IFMAR 1:10 Offroad World Championships in Chico. Now you too can show off your team spirit with these colorful Team Associated Ts and

Mike Garrison Oct. 23, 2013, 5:27 a.m. View Comments

[UPDATE] Thursday Testimonials: MIP Aluminum C-CVD kit, Savox 17.5 Stock Spec brushless motor.

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 Oct. 23, 2013, 8:22 a.m. View Comments

Moberly and Haas lead Tekin to victory at the CVR Octoberfest

Jason Moberly would take his Tekin RX8 Gen2, Pro4 HD 4300 powered Tekno SCT 410 to a TQ and win the 4wd SC class, while Jacob Haas went on to lead the 1:8 E-Buggy main from start to finish in his brand new Tekin Rx8 Gen2 T8 Gen 2 2050 powered TLR 8ig

Mike Garrison Oct. 23, 2013, 5:41 a.m. View Comments

Team Associated takes four JBRL Electric Championship wins

The 2013 JBRL Electric Series finally came to an end after eight months and eight rounds of racing across Southern California. The finale, hosted by Jimmy Babcock's Hot Rod Hobbies in Saugus, California, would determine the champions in thirteen clas

Mike Garrison Oct. 23, 2013, 11:20 a.m. View Comments

Sonny Ochoa wins the Midwest Nitro Series Pro Truggy Championship with Panther

Panther Tires factory driver, Sonny Ochoa, raced in the Midwest Nitro Series finals at River City Raceway in Peoria, Illinois last weekend. It all came down to this race, and Sonny would come home winning the Pro Truggy Championship!

Mike Garrison Oct. 23, 2013, 11:16 a.m. View Comments

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