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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. 3, 2013, 9:17 a.m. View Comments

A Main Hobbies announces "Worlds Sales Event"

Right now racers can save 10% on their favorite ProTek R/C and DE Racing gear during A Main Hobbies Worlds Sales Event!

Mike Garrison Sept. 3, 2013, 9:13 a.m. View Comments

Serpent releases pics of the new Spyder 1:10 2wd buggy

It's no secret that Serpent has been working hard on developing a line of 1:10 offroad vehicles recently. Today they have announced that the new Spyder 1:10 2wd buggy is set to be released in late September. They have released a fewer teaser pics of

Mike Garrison Sept. 3, 2013, 6:36 a.m. View Comments

XRAY releases new CNC machined offset wheel hubs for the XB4

XRAY has just released CNC-machined, premium aircraft aluminum -/+ 0.75mm offset wheel hubs, to give narrower/wider track-width. These wheel hubs are strategically machined for optimum strength, balance, and lightness, and are marked for easy identif

Mike Garrison Sept. 3, 2013, 6:32 a.m. View Comments

PROTOform releases new "Better Edge System" sanding block

We first saw the PROTOform Better Edge System introduced with their oversized sanding drum, making wheel wells a breeze to cut out. Today they have released the new Better Edge System sanding block for those baby bottom smooth edges

Mike Garrison Sept. 3, 2013, 8:52 a.m. View Comments

Richard Lowe and Mitchell Booth win at the RC-Area 1:10 Electric Masters

Our friends at RC-Area from across the pond hosted the RC-Area 1:10 Electric Masters this past weekend! The event was held at Storm Valley Raceway, and featured an American style layout, and some great racing!

Mike Garrison Sept. 3, 2013, 7:30 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

A Main Hobbies announces Labor Day sale

Save big with A Main Hobbies this holiday weekend!

Mike Garrison Aug. 30, 2013, 12:44 p.m. View Comments

Landen Lewis wins with Pro-Line at the 2nd Annual Wicked Weekend

This past weekend, Landen Lewis made the 6 hour trip to Gainesville, GA for the 2nd Annual Wicked Weekend, and walked away a winner!

Mike Garrison Aug. 30, 2013, 8:35 a.m. View Comments

A Main Hobbies preview of the Yokomo B-Max III 4wd buggy

Our friends at A Main Hobbies (North American distributor for Yokomo products) has just shared a few sneak peek photos of the all-new Yokomo B-Max4 III via their Facebook Page!

Mike Garrison Aug. 30, 2013, 11:02 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts releases new "Honeycomb" TLR 22/22T/22SCT motor plate

Having available option parts for a popular vehicle makes the hobby just that more interesting in fun. JConcepts has rolled out a sweet looking replacement motor plate for the popular TLR 22, 22T and 22 SCT vehicle line.

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

JConcepts releases new Traxxas shock limiter kit for Scalpel racing

The Scalpel conversion kit has been popular on and off the track. JConcepts has released a shock limiter kit to make the off-road to on-road transition that much easier!

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

HobbyPLEX Team Associated Summer Series race report

The penultimate round of this year’s Team Associated Summer Series at the Plex took place August 17th at the HobbyTown USA Hobbyplex in Omaha, NE. Several championships were locked up, while others were blown wide open.

Mike Garrison Aug. 30, 2013, 6:59 a.m. View Comments

Barry Baker takes Tekno to victory at the Pro-Line Surf City Classic

Tekno RC driver Barry Baker has done it again. This time at the highly competitive Surf City Classic hosted by OCRC Raceway!

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

Moment with Mike: Labor Day is a holiday meant to do NOTHING

Mike shares his Labor Day plans, and encourages you to join him!

Mike Garrison Aug. 30, 2013, 9:42 a.m. View Comments

Talk-It-Up Tuesday with JConcepts' Allison Ruona

This week we sit down and talk with our good friend from JConcepts, Allison Ruona!

Mike Garrison Aug. 30, 2013, 10:25 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts releases new "Honeycomb" B4/T4/SC10 motor plate

JConcepts continues to bling out the Team Associated lineup today with the release of their new Honeycomb motor plate for the B4, T4, and SC10 vehicle line!

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

Team Hofmann introduces their TLR 22 4wd buggy

For years Team Losi Racing fans have been waiting for a new 1:10 4wd buggy, and just last month LiveRC revealed the TLR team testing what is thought to be this new buggy at Silver Dollar Raceway. Since then, buzz about the new buggy has been swarming

Mike Garrison Aug. 29, 2013, 8:28 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 Aug. 29, 2013, 10:23 a.m. View Comments

Sandy Iavasso wins at the 2013 1:10 SA EP Onroad State Titles

Iavazzo took the A3 win by less than a second ahead of Maker. With two wins, Sandy Iavazzo became the SA Modified TC champion!

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

X Factory releases new Metric Box 'O Bolts

The metric Box ‘O Bolts has 17 different 3mm fasteners – four lengths of cap heads, five flat heads, five button heads, nuts, lock nuts, and washers -- plus 4mm lock nuts for your wheels. Everything you need for most metric R/C cars. And you get the

Mike Garrison Aug. 29, 2013, 5:48 a.m. View Comments

Maifield, Evans, and Hartson take JConcepts to the top at the Surf City Classic

JConcepts drivers light up OCRC Raceway at the 2013 Surf City Classic. Maifield, Evans and Hartson win with JConcepts.

Mike Garrison Aug. 29, 2013, 5:15 a.m. View Comments

Jorn Neumann joins Team Orion weeks before the IFMAR World Championships

Big news making its way out of the Team Orion headquarters, only weeks before the IFMAR World Championships, as Jorn Neumann has joined the electric factory team!

Mike Garrison Aug. 28, 2013, 4:30 a.m. View Comments

Jorn Neumann takes two at the 2013 German 1:10 4wd Nationals

By Jorn taking the overall TQ in both classes and also Winning A-Main #1 in both, it was clear he would add 2 more German National Championships to his already impressive resume!

Mike Garrison Aug. 28, 2013, 5:54 a.m. View Comments

Video: Pro-Line debuts the new "Rock Rage" monster truck tires

Pro-Line is debuting their new Rock Rage tires in a monsterous way with this all-new video! If you are looking to rage, Pro-Line has the answer, check it out!

Mike Garrison Aug. 28, 2013, 6:01 a.m. View Comments

VRC Pro releases teaser video of the new nitro 1:8 buggy class (with videos)

The crew at VRC Pro have shared a little sneak peek as to what is coming next for offroad enthusiasts, which happens to be none other than 1:8 nitro buggy!

Mike Garrison Aug. 28, 2013, 6:12 a.m. View Comments

Video: iJumpRC - No competition, no lap times...just good R/C fun!

Our friends at iJumpRC have shared with us their latest video production. This time the iJumpRC team hits the track in Las Vegas running a Traxxas Revo with the new Pro-Line Desert Militia body and accessories. No competition, no lap times... just go

Mike Garrison Aug. 28, 2013, 6:12 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts releases new Kyosho RB6/RT6 aluminum front suspension brace

JConcepts has just released a new piece of eye candy for your Kyosho RB6/RT6 vehicles in the form of this all-new aluminum front suspension brace.

Mike Garrison Aug. 28, 2013, 5:10 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts releases new Kyosho RB6 aluminum wing mounts

Yet another fresh new option part for the Kyosho RB6 has been released from JConcepts. This time it's all about durability, introducing the new aluminum wing mount!

Mike Garrison Aug. 28, 2013, 6:07 a.m. View Comments

John Cravotta leads X Factory to victory at the R/C Madness Short Course Nationals

John Cravotta lead the X Factory Team to a clean sweep of the podium in the R/C Madness Short Course Nationals this past weekend. Cravotta’s slim-design all-CF SCX – 60CF was unbeatable all weekend as he TQed all three qualifiers and won the A main t

Mike Garrison Aug. 28, 2013, 5:21 a.m. View Comments

Tekno R/C expands their spring lineup and more

Tekno R/C is proud to announce a their new rear spring options for the EB48/SCT410/NB48 line of vehicles.

Mike Garrison Aug. 28, 2013, 6:54 a.m. View Comments

Ryan Cavalieri and Dustin Evans win at the 2013 Pro-Line Surf City Classic

The 2013 Pro-Line Surf City Classic was held at OC R/C Raceway in Huntington Beach, CA. This annual event is known to bring in many of the top drivers from the West Coast as well as a great local following. This years event wouldn't disappoint with t

Mike Garrison Aug. 28, 2013, 5:44 a.m. View Comments

MIP releases the "Pucks Drive System" for the TLR SCTE 2.0

MIP is always working hard to come up with the some of the most innovative products on the market. They have just released their new MIP Pucks Drive System, which we first saw being tested by Matt Olson earlier this year. The new drive system transfo

Mike Garrison Aug. 28, 2013, 7:24 a.m. View Comments

Deniz Aksut wins the final round of the Buggyvolt 2013 series

The mood was set for a thrilling final with Deniz and Alain both needing 1st place to win overall. It was a very close finish again with the two leaders swapping places lap after lap. In the end, only 1 second gap would separate them with Deniz Aksut

Mike Garrison Aug. 28, 2013, 7:13 a.m. View Comments

Tekin releases the new RS GEN2 Spec 1:10 ESC

Tekin has just released their popular RS GEN2 ESC in a new format, designed especially for spec class racers!

Mike Garrison Aug. 28, 2013, 8:12 a.m. View Comments

Yannick LeBlanc wins the RC Pro Canada Atlantic 1:8 buggy title

LeBlanc takes a big win in the RC Pro Canada Atlantic division series!

Mike Garrison Aug. 28, 2013, 8:19 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts releases new 4-40 Team Associated ballstuds

JConcepts has just released their new 4-40 ballstud kits for the Team Associated vehicles. The new ballstuds are designed to work in conjunction with the JC ballcups we saw released earlier this month.

Mike Garrison Aug. 28, 2013, 4:25 a.m. View Comments

Thursday Testimonials: Upgrade RC detail brush, JConcepts stick-on weights, 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 Aug. 28, 2013, 9:17 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts releases new "JC Racing Tires" t-shirt

It's important to keep up on the latest apparel and R/C swag when heading to the track, as part of going fast is looking fast. JConcepts has just released their newest JC Racing Tires t-shirt to freshen up that wardrobe!

Mike Garrison Aug. 28, 2013, 6:35 a.m. View Comments

Pro-Line releases the new "EVO" short course truck body

Pro-Line has just released the newest body in their SCT lineup. This new body incorporates a variety of new design features from the PL designers, and is intended to provide serious racers with maximum SC performance.

Mike Garrison Aug. 28, 2013, 5:03 a.m. View Comments

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