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Exotek Racing releases new Kyosho RB6 aluminum option parts

Exotek Racing has just released several new aluminum option parts for the Kyosho RB6 buggy including new front C-Hubs, and mid motor rear bulkhead.

Mike Garrison Sept. 9, 2013, 6:42 a.m. View Comments

AVID R/C releases new 1:8 scale wing mount buttons

AVID R/C has just launched their new 1:8 scale wing mount buttons. These bad boys make holding a wing in place look glamorous! Don't be a bucky, check these out!

Mike Garrison Sept. 9, 2013, 10:22 a.m. View Comments

Barry Pettit wins with Tekin at the 2013 Wicked Weekend

The Wicked Weekend was held in Gainesville, GA. An event put on by the same guys as the Pyscho Nitro Blast but held at a different location. There were over 380 entries with the biggest class being 1/8 ebuggy! Factory Tekin driver Barry Pettit Tq'd t

Mike Garrison Sept. 9, 2013, 9:05 a.m. View Comments

Miguel Matias leads a TLR sweep at the 2013 Portuguese 1:8 Nationals

Team Losi Racing drivers, Miguel Matias and Ricardo Monteiro dominate the 2013 Portuguese Nationals. Miguel took the overall win with Ricardo finishing 2nd giving Team Losi Racing and the 8IGHT 3.0 a 1-2 sweep of the podium. Both drivers used Spektru

Mike Garrison Sept. 9, 2013, 7:10 a.m. View Comments

Kyle Inman wins at the WDRA Summer Dirt Oval Nationals

In the late model class, it was Kyle Inman taking TQ, followed by Tom Rogers. When the tone went off to start the 55 lap A-main, Inman dashed out front with Matt Steffenhagen quickly moving from the 5th position to run second. After a mishap mid way,

Mike Garrison Sept. 9, 2013, 6:34 a.m. View Comments

Roland Strom takes Hot Bodies to Swedish National Championship victory

There have been a lot of changes in the lineup at Hot Bodies recently, but one thing that hasn't changed is their ability to win races. Team driver, Roland Strom, celebrates with the team as he was able to take the HB R10 to victory last weekend clai

Mike Garrison Sept. 9, 2013, 6:26 a.m. View Comments

Adam Drake scores a triple victory at the JBRL Nitro Series round six

Adam Drake TQ's and wins nitro buggy, nitro truggy, and e-buggy at the JBRL Nitro Series round 6 at Thunder Alley Raceway!

Mike Garrison Sept. 9, 2013, 8:56 a.m. View Comments

Mugen Seiki releases new MBX-7 pivot balls and adjuster nuts

Mugen Seiki has just released new steel pivot balls and adjuster nuts for the MBX-7. The new parts are considerably heavier than the stock parts, however, are designed to improve the overall steering and handling of the buggy on bumpy, low grip track

Mike Garrison Sept. 9, 2013, 6:12 a.m. View Comments

Sneak peek at the new Upgrade R/C "Catalyst" short course body

While many speculated the original Catalyst SC logo teaser was referring to a new wrap design scheme, from the looks of the photo below it goes beyond just a new wrap!

Mike Garrison Sept. 9, 2013, 6:19 a.m. View Comments

Talk-It-Up Tuesday with XRAY's Martin Hudy

This week we have sat down with our good friend Martin Hudy, son of Juraj Hudy, for an inside look into XRAY's past, present, and future!

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

"Smiley" Henn puts his smile in the ROAR Region 9 Championship winner's circle

Brian Henn takes Tekin to victory winning both the Pro4 and 1:8 E-Buggy ROAR Region 9 titles!

Mike Garrison Sept. 6, 2013, 6:06 a.m. View Comments

Integy releases new HPI Baja billet machined hydraulic brake system

We all know that going fast is a key factor in winning races, however, at some point you have to slow down. Integy has just released their new billet machined hydraulic brake system for the HPI Racing Baja 5B, 5T, and 5B 2.0 for that added bling and

Mike Garrison Sept. 6, 2013, 5:36 a.m. View Comments

Drake and Pavidis lead a TLR sweep at the Sidewinder Nitro Explosion

Adam Drake takes TLR to victory in Pro Buggy and Pro Truggy, while Mark Pavidis leads the way in +40.

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

Marty Korn wins at the Silver Dollar Labor Day Shootout

Marty Korn TQ's and wins at the Silver Dollar Labor Day Shootout using the Pro-Line X3 Blockades.

Mike Garrison Sept. 6, 2013, 5:16 a.m. View Comments

Craig Drescher wins his 15th BRCA national title

The BRCA 1:8 Electric Off-Road Championship visited the recently updated Notts and Derby Offroad Club venue for the sixth and final round of the 2013 series. Craig Drescher, driving a Reedy-powered RC8.2e, crossed the finish line first to take the ro

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

Moment with Mike: Pro drivers go fast because they have better cars

Mike is tired of hearing the excuses from whiny racers of why they get beat, and today he shares his opinions on the matter!

Mike Garrison Sept. 6, 2013, 7:20 a.m. View Comments

XRAY releases the all-new XT9 1:8 truggy

The long-awaited XT9 truggy has arrived featuring a combination of the race winning XT8 and XB9 features, creating a whole new winning machine!

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

Team Associated Hobby Haven Offroad Shootout race report

AE Team Manager, Brent Thielke, reports back from one of the midwest's largest offroad events!

Mike Garrison Sept. 6, 2013, 10:59 a.m. View Comments

Lamberto Collari announces he will not be racing the upcoming IFMAR 1:8 IC Onroad World Championships

Shocking news has hit the onroad racing world today as arguably one of the greatest drivers of all-time, Lamberto Collari (nine time World Champion), has announced that he will NOT be racing the upcoming IFMAR 1:8 IC Onroad World Championships in Jap

Mike Garrison Sept. 5, 2013, 6:16 a.m. View Comments

Turkey set to host its first ever 1:10 offroad buggy event

Turkey will host its first 1:10 Offroad buggy event on September 28-29, 2013. The event is called "The RatRace Weekend" and will have 1:10 2WD buggies, 1:10 4WD buggies on Saturday and 1:8 electric buggies on Sunday.

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

Kyosho America releases the Ultima RB6 ReadySet buggy

Kyosho America has just announced the all-new RB6 ReadySet buggy! The new Ultima RB6 ReadySet is the latest in the Ultima line of vehicles, which is a further development of the breed.

Mike Garrison Sept. 5, 2013, 11:48 a.m. View Comments

Anthony Mazzara wins at the 2013 Eastern States Challenge

Pro-Line driver, Anthony Mazzara, won this past weekend at the Eastern States Challenge hosted by Family Hobby Raceway! Anthony took the TQ and the win for both A-Main events with his Pro-Line equipped TLR SCTE 2.0. Anthony used the Suburbs tires i

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

Kristopher Bolin with a double victory at B and T R/C Central

Pro-Line team driver Kristopher Bolin did a great job this past weekend at B&T R/C Central. He won the 2wd Mod Buggy and 13.5 SCT classes for their 50/50 payout race! After a heavy rain storm midway through the day, the track crew worked hard to get

Mike Garrison Sept. 5, 2013, 4:59 a.m. View Comments

Hobby-Pro USA releases new aluminum turnbuckle wrenches

Hobby Pro USA has announced today their new lineup of turnbuckle wrenches. These wrenches are made up of high quality CNC aluminum handles, steel tips, and are available individually (3.5mm, 4.0mm, and 5.0mm) or as a complete set.

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

Video: 2013 ROAR 1:10 Electric Offroad Nats with A Main Hobbies

A Main Hobbies has shared their latest video production today, this time from the 2013 ROAR 1:10 Electric Offroad Nationals which was hosted by A Main's very own Silver Dollar R/C Raceway in Chico, California!

Mike Garrison Sept. 5, 2013, 8:48 a.m. View Comments

Reedy announces new 121VD .21 offroad pull-start engine

Reedy's 121VS.21 Off-Road Pull-Start Engine, already factory-installed in Team Associated's RC8.2 RS RTR buggy, is now available separately.

Mike Garrison Sept. 5, 2013, 6:59 a.m. View Comments

Martin Hofer takes a double victory at the German Touring Master Series Rd.3

The past weekend Martin Hofer managed to TQ and win the 3rd round of the Conrad backed German Touring Master Series in both mod and stock classes.

Mike Garrison Sept. 5, 2013, 4:54 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. 5, 2013, 11:03 a.m. View Comments

X Factory sponsors stock buggy and truck at the Hobby Haven Offroad Shootout

Kevin Van Ert and eight-year-old Mason Fuller were the winners of X Factory carbon fiber Conversion Kits at the 2013 Hobby Haven Shoot-Out held over labor Day weekend in Des Moines, Iowa. As a big supporter of the average club racer, X Factory awarde

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

Ben Panic wins the 2013 Super League Series with JConcepts

Panic clinches the title at the final round of the Southern Super League series in Malaysia.

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

Trinity CEO shares blog post regarding sanctioning bodies and race promoters

Trinity CEO, Ernie Provetti, has been a constant advocate for changing the ways of racing over the past 20 years, and has shared with us his most recent blog post today with his views and opinions towards today's sanctioning bodies and race promoters

Mike Garrison Sept. 4, 2013, 5:46 a.m. View Comments

Adam Drake doubles up at the 10th Annual Sidewinder Nitro Explosion

Pro-Line reports back from Chula Vista Raceway where Adam Drake and PL teammates dominated the racing weekend!

Mike Garrison Sept. 4, 2013, 5:05 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts releases new carbon fiber TLR 3.0 shock towers

JConcepts has announced today their all-new carbon fiber shock towers for the popular TLR 3.0 buggy. The new towers are built to be tough, AND lightweight!

Mike Garrison Sept. 4, 2013, 5:29 a.m. View Comments

Thursday Testimonials: ProTek R/C "TakeCharge" USB adapter, Spektrum DX2E radio, and the "Random Item of the Week!"

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. 4, 2013, 6:30 a.m. View Comments

Jake Zsolt wins the 2013 Romanian Short Course National Championship

Zsolt wins 2wd and 4wd short course in Romania!

Mike Garrison Sept. 4, 2013, 6:21 a.m. View Comments

Schumacher releases new pre-cut touring car wings

Schumacher has announced today their all-new pre-cut touring car wings. These wings are designed to take the frustration of cutting away, and making it as simple as unwrapping, bolting on, and going racing! The new wings are pre-cut to meet BRCA and

Mike Garrison Sept. 4, 2013, 5:21 a.m. View Comments

Midwest Electric Series Round 4 report from Thunder Road Hobbies

Round 4 of the MWES was held on Saturday August 24th at Thunder Road Hobbies last weekend. As expected the new owner Kevin Bronner and his crew built a great layout that was both fast and challenging!

Mike Garrison Sept. 3, 2013, 5:25 a.m. View Comments

AVID R/C releases new Associated/TLR caged diff thrust bearings

There is nothing worse than spending an hour assembling your diff to find out you have crunchy thrust balls. Now Associated and TLR drivers can forget about those tiny little balls, and upgrade to something more their size with the new AVID AE/TLR Di

Mike Garrison Sept. 3, 2013, 5:11 a.m. View Comments

nVision releases new waterproof bluetooth loudspeaker

A good R/C driver needs a perfectly adjusted and prepared car. Hours of wrenching are hard work. nVision now adds some extra fun with the brand new bluetooth loudspeaker. Connect your bluetooth device to listen to your favorite music when you're at h

Mike Garrison Sept. 3, 2013, 6:15 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts releases new "Honeycomb" Kyosho RB6/RT6 motor mount

JConcepts continues to honeycomb the 1:10 offroad world this week with their latest release, the new Kyosho RB6/RT6 Honeycomb motor mount!

Mike Garrison Sept. 3, 2013, 7:06 a.m. View Comments

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