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Chris Grainger is crowned the 2013 BRCA Mod Touring Car Champion

Grainger drove his Mi5 to the top of the field for a championship victory at Mendip Circuit!

Mike Garrison Sept. 30, 2013, 6:13 a.m. View Comments

Danny Conway crowned the BRCA 4wd SCT National Champion

Team Durango Short Course super star Danny Conway has recently piloted his DESC410v2 to an overall victory in the UK SC National Championships.

Mike Garrison Sept. 30, 2013, 5:46 a.m. View Comments

Kurt Wenger leaves AVID R/C to pursue a brand of his own

After a fun-filled week at the IFMAR 1:10 Offroad World Championships, we uncovered new cars, new products, and new rumors/gossip. One rumor that has been confirmed true is that Kurt Wenger (former Team Associated engineer) will be leaving AVID R/C.

Mike Garrison Sept. 30, 2013, 8:01 a.m. View Comments

HRP announces exclusive distributorship of Team C Racing products

HRP has just announced exclusive distributorship of the Team C Racing products in the United States. Team C is a growing product line that has become quite popular on local and regional race levels as of 2013, and continue to grow in popularity.

Mike Garrison Sept. 27, 2013, 6:11 a.m. View Comments

Integy releases the new Type D90 4wd billet machined crawler

Integy has just released their new Type D90 rock crawler platform. The new crawler is billet machined from top to bottom, and features some very realistic looking and working crawler components!

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

LRP releases the new "Screamer-93" 1:8 offroad exhaust system

LRP has just announced their newest competition exhaust system for for 1:8 offroad racing. The new Screamer-93 pipe is a designed to provide improved throttle control and higher top speeds.

Mike Garrison Sept. 27, 2013, 5:40 a.m. View Comments

Pro-Line Racing takes on the Losi Mini 8ight

As more and more unique platforms become available, new sizes of tires emerge making hard to produce a race tire for each and every vehicle Pro-Line Racing is presented with. One vehicle that has had their attention this past year is the Losi Mini 8i

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

Moment with Mike: Congratulations to the champions!

This past week / weekend hosted two of the most prestigious events in my world, the IFMAR World Championships and the Motocross of Nations (the Olympics of motocross racing). Mike congratulates all of the newly crowned champions!

Mike Garrison Sept. 27, 2013, 9:04 a.m. View Comments

HobbyPLEX Team Associated Summer Series Finals race report

The 2013 Team Associated Summer Series at the Plex finished up on Saturday, September 14. Another 140 entries filled the heat sheets as everyone settled in for another fun day of racing and prize giveaways. Everybody walked away with something and a

Mike Garrison Sept. 27, 2013, 5:17 a.m. View Comments

Schumacher releases new Mi5 chassis and pivot ball set

This new 2.0mm stiff weave chassis is designed to make the Mi5 stiffer than the standard kit set up, which improves stability in high grip conditions.

Mike Garrison Sept. 27, 2013, 7:18 a.m. View Comments

MIP releases new Kyosho, AE, and TLR aluminum CVD kits

MIP has just released their new aluminum CVD kits for the Kyosho, Team Associated, and Team Losi Racing 1:10 buggy, truck, and short course lineup!

Mike Garrison Sept. 27, 2013, 6:11 a.m. View Comments

Brian Miskolczi wins at the AKA Speed Spec Tire Challenge

While Brian qualified 2nd in 1:8 Truggy, he would go on to redeem himself by taking the lead early in the 40 minute main, and never looked back as he crossed the line with a solid victory!

Mike Garrison Sept. 27, 2013, 5:44 a.m. View Comments

Video: Team Losi Racing pre-worlds testing the 22-4 at Jerry Land Ranch

As the 4wd portion of the 2013 IFMAR 1:10 World Championships get set to kick off today, our friend Travis Brock with TLR, has shared with us a cool little video of some pre-worlds testing the boys have done with the new 22-4. The testing grounds, as

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

First look at the Hot Bodies D413 at the IFMAR 1:10 World Championship (with video)

It is officially the first day of 4wd at the IFMAR World Championships in Chico, California. One of the heavy hitters coming into this event is the Pre-Worlds winner, Ty Tessman. As the day gets under way, we have sat down with team Hot Bodies for an

Mike Garrison Sept. 26, 2013, 10:08 a.m. View Comments

Team Losi Racing releases the 22-4 1:10 4wd buggy

It has been long-awaited and highly anticipated by thousands, and it is FINALLY here! The all-new Team Losi Racing 22-4 1:10 4wd buggy! The new car is set to be available January, 2014.

Mike Garrison Sept. 26, 2013, 5:40 a.m. View Comments

HRP announces new product lines to be displayed at the iHobby Expo

HRP Distributing is excited to announce several new products from multiple partners at the iHobby Expo in Shaumburg, IL.

Mike Garrison Sept. 26, 2013, 6:28 a.m. View Comments

Hobbico introduces new Dromida 1:18 scale RTR vehicle line

Hobbico has announced today the all-new lineup of Dromida RTR vehicles, available exclusively through Hobbico. These new mini's are fully ready to go out of the box, and built for fun at a low price!

Mike Garrison Sept. 26, 2013, 5:28 a.m. View Comments

Tekin releases new RSX 1:10 sensored brushless ESC

A plethora of new products are being released this week in conjunction with the IFMAR 1:10 Offroad World Championships. Tekin has just revealed their all-new RSX 1:10 ESC, which is making its debut this week at the event.

Mike Garrison Sept. 26, 2013, 6:32 a.m. View Comments

Spektrum releases the new DX4R Pro radio system

Horizon Hobby is on a roll today with new products, first the TLR 22-4 buggy and now the all-new Spektrum DX4R radio system!

Mike Garrison Sept. 26, 2013, 6:01 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 Sept. 26, 2013, 10:54 a.m. View Comments

First look at the Team Associated CT4.2 conversion kit at the IFMAR 1:10 World Championship

Yet another major debut has been made today at the 2013 IFMAR 1:10 World Championships,as Team Associated shares with us a first look at the new CT4.2. This is a mid-motor conversion, similar to that of the C4.2 buggy, for the T4.2 stadium truck. Bot

Mike Garrison Sept. 26, 2013, 12:57 p.m. View Comments

Adam Drake sweeps the 2013 Gas Championships at Thunder Alley

Adam Drake had a great weekend as the top qualifier and winner in 1/8th Expert Buggy and 1/8th Expert Truck!

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

First look at the TLR 22-4 at the IFMAR 1:10 World Championship (with video)

While today is somewhat of a break for the IFMAR World Championship race program, the LiveRC crew is still working hard at the track. With the official release of the new Team Losi Racing 22-4 today, we have sat down with TLR's Todd Hodge for an up c

Mike Garrison Sept. 26, 2013, 9:50 a.m. View Comments

Video: Horizon Hobby preview of the new TLR 22-4 1:10 4wd buggy

Horizon Hobby has shared with us today this very cool video preview of the all-new Team Losi Racing 22-4 1:10 4wd buggy! The rumors of the new car have circled the industry for years, and finally they are revealed!

Mike Garrison Sept. 26, 2013, 8:03 a.m. View Comments

Jason Ametrine joins the Team Durango UK offroad team

Long time Team Durango supporter and talented offroad racer, Jason Ametrine, has recently joined the team at the brand that is Serious About Racing.

Mike Garrison Sept. 25, 2013, 7:05 a.m. View Comments

Jared Tebo is awarded 2wd IFMAR Worlds TQ after a rainy start cancels the final qualifying rounds

It isn't that often that Chico, California receives torrential downpours of rain, however, 2wd Qualifying/Main day of the IFMAR World Championships just happens to be one of those days. Due to heavy amounts of rain continuing to fall from the sky thi

Mike Garrison Sept. 25, 2013, 7:46 a.m. View Comments

Pro-Line releases new F-11 Bead-Loc SC wheels

I think most would agree that there is nothing better looking on a short course truck, than a bead-loc appearance on the wheels. Why have a wheel that just looks like a bead-loc, when you can have an ACTUAL bead-loc wheel! Pro-Line has just the new F

Mike Garrison Sept. 25, 2013, 5:04 a.m. View Comments

Thursday Testimonials: TruGrip "Maximum" Traction Compound, Racer's Edge Body Foam

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 Sept. 25, 2013, 8:46 a.m. View Comments

Exotek Racing releases new Team Associated B4.2 option parts

Exotek Racing has just released three new option parts for the Team Associated 1:10 lineup including a carbon fiber ESC tray and compact battery strap for the B4, and all-new B4/B44/SC10 alloy rear hubs!

Mike Garrison Sept. 25, 2013, 7:13 a.m. View Comments

Team Associated releases new retro t-shirts

Someone at Team Associated has some very fond memories of the good ol' days, as first it was the RC10 Classic kit, and now retro apparel to go with it! Relive the early days of the Team Associated/Reedy partnership with these short-sleeve T-shirts pa

Mike Garrison Sept. 25, 2013, 5:29 a.m. View Comments

XRAY releases new T4 and XB9 graphite composite differential gears

Molded from the all-new special lightweight and extra-strong graphite material which is designed to give the gears an optimum balance of hardness, toughness, and flexibility to provide long life, minimal wear, and minimizing breakage and/or teeth str

Mike Garrison Sept. 24, 2013, 6:27 a.m. View Comments

Marc Jensen retires from Byron Fuels after 30 years of service

Byron Fuels has announced today that long-time marketing manager, friendly face at the races, and a good friend to us all, Marc Jensen will be retiring after 30 years of service. With that being said, they are now looking for someone to fill that pos

Mike Garrison Sept. 24, 2013, 11:59 a.m. View Comments

First look at Pro-Line's new "Phantom" and "Type-R-1" bodies

Pro-Line Racing has shared an up close and personal look at two new bodies that are being debuted this week at the IFMAR World Championships!

Mike Garrison Sept. 24, 2013, 5:37 a.m. View Comments

ROAR announces 2013 Region 2 Pennsylvania Offroad Championships

ROAR has just announced the upcoming Region 2 Pennsylvania Offroad Championships. The event will be held at G's R/C Raceway in Shippensburg, PA on October 12, 2013.

Mike Garrison Sept. 24, 2013, 5:54 a.m. View Comments

JQ Products now available in Turkey and Ireland

JQ has announced today that all JQ Products are now available in Turkey and Ireland. Ciddi Amator will distribute JQ Products in Turkey, while Modeltune Distribution will have Irish JQ customers covered with kits and parts.

Mike Garrison Sept. 24, 2013, 5:54 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 Sept. 24, 2013, 6:57 a.m. View Comments

Reedy releases new 1200mAh and 2300mAh LiPo receiver packs

Reedy is proud to announce the addition of two new LiPo receiver batteries to their diverse and growing lineup!

Mike Garrison Sept. 24, 2013, 6:53 a.m. View Comments

A Main Hobbies announces week long "Worlds Sales Event"

To celebrate the 2013 IFMAR 1:10-scale Buggy World Championships, A Main Hobbies is having a massive, week-long sale on all of your favorite race brands!

Mike Garrison Sept. 24, 2013, 5:32 a.m. View Comments

Kaja Novotny wins with Team Durango at the KS Challenge Rd. 6

Young Team Durango super star Kaja Novotny has once again risen above an experienced field of off-road racers to win with his DEX408 electric 1:8 Buggy.

Mike Garrison Sept. 23, 2013, 6:24 a.m. View Comments

Craig Drescher leads an AE podium sweep at the TMSC Rd. 6

It was another AE show at round 6 of the TMSC 13 held at Coventry as AE took 1st, 2nd and 3rd overall in qualifying and 1st and 2nd in the race!

Mike Garrison Sept. 23, 2013, 6:28 a.m. View Comments

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