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[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

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

Team Associated releases new Centro C4.2 option parts

Today, AE has announced several new option parts for the conversion kit that will only enhance the already race winning platform. Now you can get more tuning options using the new 2.5 degree rear hinge pin brace, as well as add durability by using th

Mike Garrison Oct. 22, 2013, 6:31 a.m. View Comments

Azarashi releases new Yokomo B-MAX2 MR "ERITHUS" body

X-Factory UK has announced today that Azarashi has released their new ERITHUS lexan bodyshell with window masks for the Yokomo B-MAX2 MR. The new body daringly avoids the mainstream cab forward designs and features smooth, neat, and flowing lines. De

Mike Garrison Oct. 22, 2013, 5:35 a.m. View Comments

Mugen Seiki releases new MBX7 M-Spec edition buggy

Mugen Seiki has announced today the release of the World Champion MBX7 Nitro Buggy in the Mugen pre-built M-Spec configuration. Now you can get the MBX7 Buggy pre-built with a full race set up right out of the box!

Mike Garrison Oct. 22, 2013, 5:55 a.m. View Comments

The DMCC crown the 2013 Summer 1:10 Championship winners

The DMCC ran their Summer Championships for 1:10 electric buggies at their indoor venue, just north of Dublin airport. The classes raced were 2wd modified and clubman (10.5t) and 4wd modified and clubman (10.5). The championship consisted of 10 round

Mike Garrison Oct. 22, 2013, 6:03 a.m. View Comments

Team C/SMD signs ten year old Alan Thompson for 2013-14

Team C/SMD has announced today that ten year old Alan Thompson has joined Team C/SMD as a team driver for 2013/14. For the upcoming season Alan will be using his new Team C TM2 in two wheel drive as well as Sanwa radio equipment.

Mike Garrison Oct. 22, 2013, 6:23 a.m. View Comments

Against the odds Joseph Quagraine starts a blog of his own

Holding true to the JQ Products motto Against the Odds, owner Joseph Quagraine has in fact started a blog of his very own after claiming he would never have a blog because they are lame. This falls right in line with his dislike of E-Buggy, and claim

Mike Garrison Oct. 22, 2013, 7:02 a.m. View Comments

Maifield and Evans top the field at the JConcepts Fall Indoor Nationals

Ryan Maifield and Dustin Evans dominate in front of 430 entries, winning 3 modified classes at 2013 JConcepts Fall Indoor Nationals

Mike Garrison Oct. 22, 2013, 8:43 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. 22, 2013, 8:02 a.m. View Comments

Video: JQ Products releases THE White Edition buggy - Part 3

Two weeks ago, JQ Products announced THECar White Edition. The release was made in part one of a three part series of videos going behind the scenes and talking about the new car. Today, the JQ team has released part three of THE White Edition releas

Mike Garrison Oct. 21, 2013, 5:46 a.m. View Comments

Talk-It-Up Tuesday with RC Crew Chief's Bob Wright

We Talk-It-Up with the brains behind the innovative new setup software, RC Crew Chief!

Mike Garrison Oct. 21, 2013, 7:46 a.m. View Comments

Double victory for Phend at the Michigan State Championship Series Finals

After a full year of 6 rounds of racing, racers from all over gathered at AMS Raceway on Saturday October 19th for the final round of the 2013 season. Dakotah Phend walks away the winner of Pro Buggy and Pro4!

Mike Garrison Oct. 21, 2013, 7:07 a.m. View Comments

Maximus R/C Raceway announces special guests for the 2013 NEIC

Maximus R/C Raceway has announced that Travis Amezcua of Team Durango, Matt Olson of MIP, and Carson Wernimont of AKA will be attending the 2013 Team Durango North East Indoor Champs (NEIC) in York, Maine on November 2 & 3.

Mike Garrison Oct. 21, 2013, 10:41 a.m. View Comments

John Michael McGinty wins at the East Coast Off-Road Series Finals

John Michael goes on to win both Pro Buggy and Pro Truggy at The Badlands.

Mike Garrison Oct. 21, 2013, 9:10 a.m. View Comments

Team Durango sweeps Round 1 of the Euro Offroad Series

Team Durango has returned from the first round of the 2013/2014 EOS competition with eight podium finishes across four racing classes!

Mike Garrison Oct. 21, 2013, 6:38 a.m. View Comments

Mitchel Gardner doubles up at the ROAR Region 8 Championships

This year, the Region 8 Championship race was held at Fastlane Raceway in Blue Springs, MO, near Kansas City. This years event ended up being around 150 entries and included several of the Midwest’s finest drivers. Gardner wins Mod 2wd and Mod 4wd Bu

Mike Garrison Oct. 21, 2013, 8:20 a.m. View Comments

Keven Hebert lights the candles in Las Vegas

Hebert wins both 1/12 Modified and Super Stock 13.5 Touring Car for the second year in a row at the International Indoor Championships!

Mike Garrison Oct. 21, 2013, 5:39 a.m. View Comments

Moment with Mike: Backyard backflipping basher build

Mike wants to build the ultimate backyard backflipping basher, but the question is WHAT SHOULD HE BUILD?

Mike Garrison Oct. 18, 2013, 5:59 a.m. View Comments

Hudy releases all-new "Carpet Gripper" tire additive

The new tire additive was developed and tested by top onroad drivers to achieve maximum traction while keeping the car stable and easy to drive. Developed for both rubber and foam tires.

Mike Garrison Oct. 18, 2013, 5:10 a.m. View Comments

XRAY releases full details of the new XB4 '14 4wd buggy

XRAY has revealed today the updates, changes, and details of the new XB4 '14 1:10 4wd buggy. As with any XRAY vehicle, the evolution of the XB4 continues by offering racers further tuning options, enhanced durability, and option parts for various rac

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

Exotek Racing releases new titanium front axles for the Kyosho RB6

Exotek Racing has just released their new precision machined titanium front axle set for the Kyosho RB6. While titanium can be slightly less strong (compared to steel), these new axles weigh in at only 5.5 grams. That is nearly half the weight of the

Mike Garrison Oct. 18, 2013, 5:30 a.m. View Comments

Team Losi Racing releases new 5IVE-T "Tuning Kit"

Team Losi Racing has released today their all-new Tuning Kit for the 1:5 scale 5IVE-T 4wd short course truck. The 5IVE-T has proven to be a race winning machine in the 1:5 scale offroad racing scene, and TLR has only improved the platform with this a

Mike Garrison Oct. 18, 2013, 5:37 a.m. View Comments

Video: "The Dual 2013" promo video by Rugspin Graphix

Pro-Line Racing and Thunder Alley Raceway are teaming up to present the upcoming event known as The Dual. This unique event starts at the Pro-Line Racing facility, and ends at Thunder Alley Raceway. Check out the promo video!

Mike Garrison Oct. 18, 2013, 5:44 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts releases new B4/T4/SC10 aluminum front suspension brace

Front-end protection is critical on all R/C vehicles. JConcepts is once again on task with the release of the aluminum front suspension brace for the Team Associated B4, T4 and SC10 line of vehicles.

Mike Garrison Oct. 17, 2013, 8:21 a.m. View Comments

Jon Howells doubles up at the NRS Regional at Storm Valley

This past weekend hosted the NRS Regional at Storm Valley Raceway in the UK. CML/Team Associated driver, Jon Howells, would drive his CML Centro EU converted RC8.2 to an overall victory in the 1:8 buggy class. He would continue his winning ways by se

Mike Garrison Oct. 17, 2013, 6:11 a.m. View Comments

Midwest Nitro Series 2013 Finals report from River City Raceway

One year in the making and 5 events later, all the points possibly earned and the finals were at hand. River City Raceway in Peoria, Illinois had this seasons honor for declaring the overall winners in six 1/8 scale classes.

Mike Garrison Oct. 17, 2013, 5:39 a.m. View Comments

Drake and Moller win at Round 7 of the JBRL Nitro Series

This past weekend the Pro-Line Raceway facility in Banning, California hosted round seven of the Jimmy Babcock Racing League. The event, as always, attracts some of the best nitro offroad racers on the west coast. Team Losi Racing's Adam Drake would

Mike Garrison Oct. 17, 2013, 6:59 a.m. View Comments

Dustin Richards wins at Round 1 of the Winter Racing League

JConcepts team driver, Dustin Richards, would find himself TQ in the highly competitive Mod 4wd Buggy class after a long day of qualifying. When the mains got under way, he would continue his winning ways by clenching the overall victory for a perfec

Mike Garrison Oct. 17, 2013, 6:51 a.m. View Comments

Kyosho releases new 50th Anniversary OGIO hauler bag

To commemorate Kyosho turning 50, they are rolling out a brand new product, The Kyosho 50th Rig 9800 (Ogio Rig 9800) hauler bag! Now no need to carry multiple bags, you can fit all your gear in one convenient roller

Mike Garrison Oct. 17, 2013, 5:25 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 Oct. 17, 2013, 9:01 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts releases new aluminum AE shock bottom pivot balls

JConcepts adds front and rear shock bottom pivoting geometry parts to the hefty accessory line-up for the Team Associated line of vehicles. As racing circuits take on slightly more demanding conditions, it’s only natural for the vehicles to be under

Mike Garrison Oct. 16, 2013, 12:13 p.m. View Comments

Thursday Testimonials: JConcepts "Pressure Points" rear buggy tire, Traxxas 4mm wheel nuts

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. 16, 2013, 6:47 a.m. View Comments

Video: Pro-Line shows off the new PRO-2 SC truck

Pro-Line has recently released their new PRO-2 SC truck, and today they show off even more of its features on and off the race track. Check out the new Pro-Line PRO-2 SC video!

Mike Garrison Oct. 16, 2013, 6:20 a.m. View Comments

Alex Zanchettin wins the AMS Italian Indoor Championship E-Buggy title

In A1, Alex would experience difficulties which buried him in the field, however, he would return to win A2 and A3 clinching the 1:8 E-Buggy class overall victory!

Mike Garrison Oct. 16, 2013, 10:32 a.m. View Comments

The Euro Offroad Series gets set to kick off in front of 40,000 show goers

The third season of the Euro Offroad Series kicks off this weekend (18-20th Oct) in Poland, where Europe’s best offroad racers will do battle in front of a crowd of up to 40,000 show goers. For the second year running, the opening race on the calenda

Mike Garrison Oct. 16, 2013, 6:29 a.m. View Comments

Kyosho releases fully digital 50th Anniversary e-book

Kyosho has released a full digital version of the Kyosho 50th Anniversary e-book. If you want to really know Kyosho, there are over 100 pages of interesting reads! From the 1st full Kyosho product Dash, to the current MP9 and everything in between!

Mike Garrison Oct. 16, 2013, 6:35 a.m. View Comments

Brian McDuffie wins at the IERC Raceway "Race for the Cure"

McDuffie had a hard time in qualifying and ended up starting 5th on the grid in the A-main. The race started and after the second lap he was in first and never looked back!

Mike Garrison Oct. 16, 2013, 6:25 a.m. View Comments

Reedy releases new 5800mAh 65C SQ competition LiPo pack

It is not every day that something truly unique is introduced to the R/C market. Reedy's innovative 5800mAh 65C 7.4V SQ LiPo battery replaces the two-piece side-by-side saddle pack with a single hard-case battery!

Mike Garrison Oct. 16, 2013, 10:28 a.m. View Comments

Joseph Quagraine joins AKA for 2013-14

Joseph Quagraine has signed with AKA in a deal will have him running the full range of AKA tires, in 1:10 and 1:8th offroad!

Mike Garrison Oct. 16, 2013, 6:40 a.m. View Comments

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