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Talk-It-Up Tuesday with "Coach" Kurt Wenger

As you may have noticed lately, one company that has been releasing an ongoing list of new products is AVID R/C. Formerly a designer at Team Associated, we've decided to sit down with the man behind many of these new products. Introducing the one and

Mike Garrison Sept. 16, 2013, 10:15 a.m. View Comments

Team Associated releases new low friction ball cups

Team Associated has just released their new low-friction ball cups will help free up the front and rear suspension to work more efficiently.

Mike Garrison Sept. 16, 2013, 6:23 a.m. View Comments

First look at the new Kyosho RT6 1:10 2wd stadium truck

It is no secret that Kyosho has been working on a new stadium truck, and we've seen it in action in the hands of Jared Tebo. Today, they have released the first official photos of the new truck with the body off. Aluminum chassis, quick disconnect wh

Mike Garrison Sept. 16, 2013, 8:31 a.m. View Comments

PROTOform releases new '71 Firebird Trans Am VTA body

The Pontiac Firebird Trans Am was one of the signature cars of the former full-scale series, and now PROTOform has captured its trademark look in our release of the 1971 model for your VTA class R/C Touring Car.

Mike Garrison Sept. 16, 2013, 7:30 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts releases new Nissan Armada SCT body

The face of short course truck racing just got a little more sexy with the all-new JConcepts Nissan Armada SCT body! A fresh new design that is one of kind!

Mike Garrison Sept. 13, 2013, 4:52 a.m. View Comments

Midwest Nitro Series Round 5 report from Granger Offroad

This was a new track in the series and racers were not disappointed! The Granger crew knew what to do, and did everything they could to make all the out of town racers feel welcome!

Mike Garrison Sept. 12, 2013, 6:26 a.m. View Comments

HRC Raceway announces the 2013 HRC $1000 Enduro race

HRC Raceway in Ontario, Canada has just announced the 2013 HRC Enduro. This unique event takes place on October 6, 2013, and features some of the fastest Canadian and American drivers teaming up for six full hours to do battle. The winning team walk

Mike Garrison Sept. 12, 2013, 6 a.m. View Comments

Back in time with Jared Tebo - 2006 Team Associated GT2

Our good friend Jared Tebo has just launched his first back in time blog posts this week. This edition, Jared takes us back in time to 2006, where he built his very first R/C car kit!

Mike Garrison Sept. 12, 2013, 6:10 a.m. View Comments

Team Associated releases RC10 Classic B4 wheel conversion kits

Team Associated has just released front and rear B4 wheel conversion kits for the RC10 Classic. By installing these conversion kits, you can use almost any wheel on the market designed for the B4 buggy lineup (original style wheels, not hex wheels).

Mike Garrison Sept. 12, 2013, 6:41 a.m. View Comments

Serpent releases full details of the new Spyder SRX2 1:10 2wd buggy

Serpent has released full details of the all-new Spyder 1:10 2wd buggy! The new buggy has been designed from the ground up by World Championship winning veteran, Billy Easton. The car features a rear motor design with a plethora of tuning options and

Mike Garrison Sept. 12, 2013, 7:33 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. 12, 2013, 8:13 a.m. View Comments

OCRC Raceway will host the 2014 Reedy International Offroad Race of Champions

Reedy is pleased to announce that OCRC Raceway in Huntington Beach, CA will be the new home for its 20th running!

Mike Garrison Sept. 12, 2013, 8:09 a.m. View Comments

Mark Moon triple victory for Tekin at the Peach State Classic

On September 7th 2013, the Peach State Classic kicked off in Georgia at Loganville R/C Speedway. Many racers from near by states entered the event. Tekin driver, Mark Moon, was able to TQ and win all three 2wd SC, 2wd race truck, and 2wd buggy classe

Mike Garrison Sept. 12, 2013, 10:53 a.m. View Comments

Patrick Hofer wins his fifth straight Swiss National Championship title

Patrick Hofer holds the Swiss record with this event making it is 5th Swiss National Championship win in a row!

Mike Garrison Sept. 12, 2013, 9:04 a.m. View Comments

Pro-Line officially releases the new PRO-2 Short Course Truck Kit (with video)

It's no secret Pro-Line has been working on an entire short course truck of their very own, and today they have officially released the all-new PRO-2 kit!

Mike Garrison Sept. 12, 2013, 10:58 a.m. View Comments

Novak Tech Talk: How to avoid reverse-voltage accidents with LiPos

When putting together a new car, one major component that many racers often wish they would have thought out a little more is their battery connections. Often times we see the factory drivers using matching wire colors and bullet connectors, however,

Mike Garrison Sept. 12, 2013, 9:04 a.m. View Comments

Integy releases new motor heat sinks and cooling fans

Integy has just released their new line-up of 540 and 550 motor heat sinks with integrated cooling fans. They offer several different models, which are available in a wide range of colors.

Mike Garrison Sept. 12, 2013, 11:40 a.m. View Comments

Moment with Mike: My best friend "Bully" the bulldog

Mike is faced with having to take his best friend to the doctor for a little...well...medical procedure. Mike shares his sympathy for all others who must do the same!

Mike Garrison Sept. 12, 2013, 9:46 a.m. View Comments

Team Associated releases new RC10 Classic option parts

Team Associated has just released a lineup of new option parts for the RC10 Classic which allows you to customize your ride!

Mike Garrison Sept. 12, 2013, 5:50 a.m. View Comments

Miguel Matias joins the Vampire Racing factory team through 2014

Vampire Racing is proud to announce today that multi-time Portuguese National Champion, former European Champion, and multi-time European and World Championship podium finisher, Miguel Matias, has joined the Vampire Racing factory team through 2014.

Mike Garrison Sept. 12, 2013, 5:54 a.m. View Comments

Hobby-Pro USA announces new Agama A8 "Hobby Pro Edition"

The crew at Hobby Pro USA has been working hard this season to further develop the Agama A8 1:8 buggy, and have announced the new Hobby Pro Edition. This new buggy features a list of option parts and changes that Hobby Pro USA has found to work best!

Mike Garrison Sept. 12, 2013, 5:25 a.m. View Comments

ROAR Region 2 crowns the 2013 1:8 Offroad Champions

For the third time this year, ROAR Region 2 has crowned another division of champions for the Mid-Atlantic region. Previously crowned were the 1:10 off-road champions and the 1:10 asphalt on-road champions. All of the region two championships for 201

Mike Garrison Sept. 11, 2013, 5:45 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts releases new Kyosho RB6/RT6 aluminum steering bell-cranks.

JConcepts continues their lineup of new option parts for the Kyosho RB6/RT6 with these all-new aluminum, light-weight steering bell-cranks.

Mike Garrison Sept. 11, 2013, 4:58 a.m. View Comments

XRAY releases new XB9 fuel tank with floating filter

XRAY has released a fresh new fuel tank today for the XB9 buggy. The new fuel tank features an integrated floating stone filter to ensure the fuel pickup is always in the correct orientation, even if your car isn’t.

Mike Garrison Sept. 11, 2013, 5:13 a.m. View Comments

Schumacher releases the new Cougar KR 1:10 2wd offroad buggy (with video)

Schumacher Racing has just announced their all-new 1:10 scale 2wd offroad buggy known as the Cougar KR. The new buggy is packed with new features, and designed for racing in the dirt (as opposed to the previous Cougar models designed primarily for as

Mike Garrison Sept. 11, 2013, 4:47 a.m. View Comments

In Rememberance of 9/11/2001

Twelve years ago today Americans witnessed one of the most horrific terrorist acts this country has ever seen. Today, the entire nation, including all of us here at LiveRC, are taking time out to remember that tragic day. In honor of the friends, fam

Mike Garrison Sept. 11, 2013, 7:01 a.m. View Comments

A Main Hobbies continues "Worlds Poster Giveaway"

A Main Hobbies' Limited Edition IFMAR Worlds Poster Giveaway will continue until the beginning of the coveted World Championships September 22nd!

Mike Garrison Sept. 11, 2013, 6:49 a.m. View Comments

Thursday Testimonials: Stock Slash Modified Dirt Oval Racing

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. 11, 2013, 7:59 a.m. View Comments

Cody King doubles up at the Byron Fuels Offroad Challenge

Cody King takes Pro-Line's new tire compound to the top winning both Pro Truggy and Pro Buggy!

Mike Garrison Sept. 11, 2013, 7:41 a.m. View Comments

Dominic Peters is the winner of the 2013 Schumacher / SAR Youth Award Program

A unique racing program has been born in Ontario, Canada with the help of Sutton Aviation Raceway's (SAR), Billy Sutton. After working closely with his sponsor, Schumacher Racing, together they have formed a youth award program to give back a little

Mike Garrison Sept. 10, 2013, 5:56 a.m. View Comments

Trinity releases Kill Shot 13.5 "T" and "R" series motors

Trinity has announced today the arrival of the new Kill Shot 13.5 spec motors now available torque and high rpm models.

Mike Garrison Sept. 10, 2013, 5:24 a.m. View Comments

Jason Hills electric sweep at the 2013 Byron Fuels Offroad Challenge

Young Jason Hills walks away a winner of both the E-Buggy and E-Truggy classes from Omaha, Nebraska!

Mike Garrison Sept. 10, 2013, 8 a.m. View Comments

Justin Griswold wins at the 20th Annual Tumbleweed Classic

After a rough start in the main, he was able to take his X Factory SCX60-CF to victory using DE Racing Borrego wheels and Panther Rattler tires!

Mike Garrison Sept. 10, 2013, 8:13 a.m. View Comments

A Main Hobbies announces Novak and JConcepts "Worlds Sales Event"

The savings continue with A Main Hobbies’ Worlds Sales Event. September 9th through September 15th racers will be able to save on everything from Novak and JConcepts!

Mike Garrison Sept. 10, 2013, 5:40 a.m. View Comments

JQ Products now accepting applications to join "THE100" team

JQ Products has announced today that they will once again be accepting applications for racers to join THE100 team. While this is clearly stated by JQ, not a sponsorship, it is a way to get more involved in the JQ product development and get some per

Mike Garrison Sept. 10, 2013, 5:46 a.m. View Comments

Oliver Scholz leads a Team Orion sweep at the 2013 German 2wd Buggy Nationals

After the results were calculated, it was Team Orion Drivers making a clean sweep of the podium!

Mike Garrison Sept. 10, 2013, 5:32 a.m. View Comments

2013 Outsiders Radio Control Cup - Stage 2 race report

Last weekend was the second stage of the 2013 Outsiders Radio Control Cup held in Rio de Jeneiro, Brazil. The event was made up of shortcourse, electric buggy and "open" classes. Beautiful weather and sunshine made for a gorgeous day of racing at the

Mike Garrison Sept. 10, 2013, 7:52 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. 10, 2013, 7:01 a.m. View Comments

Tekno R/C releases the "Super Light" 1:8 buggy conversion for the SCT410

Tekno short course racers cheer today, as the company has released an official conversion kit to transform your 4wd SCT into a race ready 1:8 E-buggy!

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

Team Associated releases new "HARD" B4 and B44 a-arms

AE has just released a new set of a-arms used by the pro's at recent events. These new arms are a harder material, designed for high traction surfaces.

Mike Garrison Sept. 10, 2013, 11:07 a.m. View Comments

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