Mike Garrison

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  Midwest Nitro Series Round 4 report from Cheese City Extreme R/C

  Cheese City Extreme R/C in Monroe, Wisconsin held the round 4 event; Ryan Mellenberger the owner of Cheese City and his crew of hard workers put together an awesome layout. Filled with big air, crazy speeds, and tight turns! Finding the dialed set-up

  Mike Garrison Aug. 15, 2013, 5:48 a.m. View Comments
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  A Main Hobbies announces the Labor Day Shootout at Silver Dollar R/C

  Nitro and electric 1:8 scale racers can expect an exciting and fun-filled race at Silver Dollar R/C Raceway during A Main Hobbies’ Labor Day Shootout, August 30-September 1. Although the track has been run specifically for 1:10 scale the past few wee

  Mike Garrison Aug. 15, 2013, 7:01 a.m. View Comments
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  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. 15, 2013, 9:25 a.m. View Comments
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  Tekno R/C releases the new EB48.2 1:8 electric buggy

  Tekno R/C's presence in the 1/8th E-buggy class has been steadily growing since the release of the EB48 in August of 2012. Now they are introducing an updated EB48.2 buggy that is not only more competitive, but also represents the best value in the m

  Mike Garrison Aug. 15, 2013, 10:21 a.m. View Comments
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  Peter Tozser takes AE to victory at the 4th Annual Nitro Stampede

  Tozser drove his Team Associated vehicles to a solid victory in both Pro4 and 1:8 E-Buggy!

  Mike Garrison Aug. 15, 2013, 7:07 a.m. View Comments
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  Duratrax releases new option springs and carbon fiber hop-ups

  835B and 835E drivers who are always looking for an extra edge need look no further than these affordable new Duratrax upgrades!

  Mike Garrison Aug. 15, 2013, 6:41 a.m. View Comments
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  Pro-Line Racing announces the "Name That Tire" contest winners

  After 270 entries, it all comes down to 4 finalists, and 1 grand prize winner!

  Mike Garrison Aug. 15, 2013, 6:11 a.m. View Comments
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  Landen Lewis wins at the Phil Hurd Raceway 2013 Summer Scorcher

  Last weekend, Team Lewis Racing made the four hour trip north to Savannah, GA for the 2013 Summer Scorcher race. Pro-Line Team Driver, Landen Lewis and his father Brian Lewis went into the event hoping to sweep both the Short Course and Stadium truck

  Mike Garrison Aug. 15, 2013, 6:07 a.m. View Comments
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  Mugen Seiki announces the MBX7 Eco M-Spec 1:8 buggy

  Mugen Seiki Europe has announced today the all-new MBX7 Eco M-Spec. This is the latest in the electric 1:8 buggy lineup for the Mugen Seiki family, combining electric setup of the MBX6 Eco, and the world championship winning MBX7 platform. The new b

  Mike Garrison Aug. 15, 2013, 5:05 a.m. View Comments
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  Gonzalo Cortes defends his Team Powers Cup Championship crown

  As the defending Team Powers Cup Champion, the pressure was on Gonzalo to repeat, and he was able to put down fast lap times early on, which gave him a comfortable lead that he never relinquished.

  Mike Garrison Aug. 14, 2013, 8:53 a.m. View Comments
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  Thursday Testimonials: Xtreme Racing MBX7 Aluminum Skid Plate, Novarossi Aluminum Fuel Filter, 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. 14, 2013, 8:16 a.m. View Comments
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  Munday, Selvaggi and Peeler on top for JConcepts downunder

  Concepts proved they have the products to beat with wins in 5 of the 8 classes offered!

  Mike Garrison Aug. 14, 2013, 8:56 a.m. View Comments
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  Mara and Bayer take the XRAY XB2 and XB4 to Czech National Championship wins

  Martin Bayer would lead the XRAY team to victory in 4wd Buggy, while teammate Jiri Mara would dominate 2wd Buggy with the prototype XB2.

  Mike Garrison Aug. 14, 2013, 6:49 a.m. View Comments
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  Scottie Brown and FTW win at the 2013 King of the Hill

  FTW team driver, Scottie Brewer recently attended the 2013 King of the Hill eveng in White Rock, NM. Brewer would take his FTW equipped 1:8 nitro Buggy and Truggy to TQ, and start 2nd in Pro4 and E-Buggy. When it came down time for the mains, a littl

  Mike Garrison Aug. 14, 2013, 5:17 a.m. View Comments
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  Video: Building TLR 8ight 3.0 shocks with Adam Drake

  Team Losi Racing has just released a video featuring team driver Adam Drake as he goes step-by-step showing you exactly how the pros build shocks. Suspension is key in any form of R/C car racing. In this video The Drake focuses on the TLR 8ight 3.0,

  Mike Garrison Aug. 14, 2013, 8:31 a.m. View Comments
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  HRP Distribution gives the Savox 1270 Series servos a proper introduction

  No questions asked, Savox servos have become a popular choice of racers worldwide in the several years. One year ago Savox released their 1270 Series lineup, and while they aren't exactly new to the market anymore, HRP Distribution would like to give

  Mike Garrison Aug. 14, 2013, 6:16 a.m. View Comments
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  Serpent releases new S811-E Series lightweight radio tray conversion

  Serpent has released a new radio tray conversion set which fits the Cobra S811E, S811GTE, and the S811T-E. The conversion set is designed to be lighter weight using high quality carbon fiber parts, while also providing a stronger, more reliable alumi

  Mike Garrison Aug. 14, 2013, 6:39 a.m. View Comments
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  Integy releases the new i8T 4wd brushless RTR 1:8 truggy

  Integy has been a part of the R/C industry for nearly 20 years now, and has continued their enormous lineup of parts, tools, and accessories today by introducing the i8T 4wd brushless RTR truggy!

  Mike Garrison Aug. 14, 2013, 6:29 a.m. View Comments
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  HPI Racing releases the F3.5 V2 .21 pullstart engine

  HPI Racing has released their new F3.5 V2 pullstart engine, which is designed for racers and bashers alike. The .21 engine is in fact race legal, yet still creates the horsepower necessary for those backyard backflips.

  Mike Garrison Aug. 13, 2013, 5:35 a.m. View Comments
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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 Aug. 13, 2013, 6:46 a.m. View Comments
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  Dylan Gerard wins with TLR at the 2013 Mugen Challenge

  Canadian Derek Sousa TQ'd Pro Nitro buggy with Barry Pettit starting 2nd and TLR's Dylan Gerard 3rd. After the long 45 minute main, it was TLR driver Dylan Gerard bringing home the win with his TLR 8ight 3.0, followed by Matt Schreffler, and Derek So

  Mike Garrison Aug. 13, 2013, 5:23 a.m. View Comments
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  JQ Products releases new 2013 radio plate for THECar

  After being tested by factory team drivers, and its debut at the 2013 European Championships, JQ Products is happy to announce that their 2013 Radio plate is now available!

  Mike Garrison Aug. 13, 2013, 5:28 a.m. View Comments
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  Video: iJumpRC hits the Colonnade Urban MTB Park

  Our friend Bryndon Smith, with iJumpRC, has just shared with us their latest R/C video production! This time the R/C car hits the jumps of downtown Seattle, Washington at the Colonnade Urban MTB Park. Check out the big air action from under the I5 Fr

  Mike Garrison Aug. 12, 2013, 7:20 a.m. View Comments
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  ROAR is looking for "Race Management Team" staff members

  Are you looking for an opportunity to be more involved in the R/C racing scene? Here is your chance! ROAR is looking for qualified individuals to help out with various national level events as part of the RMT (Race Management Team).

  Mike Garrison Aug. 12, 2013, 5:36 a.m. View Comments
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  Thunder Alley R/C Raceway announces the 5th Annual Gas Championships

  Thunder Alley announces the annual Gas Championships coming this September! Featuring Jimmy Babcock on the mic, Levi Jackson building the track, and a list of sponsors providing a list of prizes!

  Mike Garrison Aug. 12, 2013, 5:54 a.m. View Comments
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  Talk-It-Up Tuesday with P1 Brand's J. Filipow

  We sit down with the innovator and artist behind P1 Brand!

  Mike Garrison Aug. 12, 2013, 9:51 a.m. View Comments
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  TLR releases new aluminum front top brace for the SCTE/SCTE 2.0

  Team Losi Racing has just released their new aluminum front top brace for the SCTE and SCTE 2.0 4wd short course trucks. This new aluminum brace replaces the stock plastic brace which eliminates flexing and breakage, and providing more overall durabi

  Mike Garrison Aug. 12, 2013, 6:37 a.m. View Comments
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  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. 8, 2013, 7:21 a.m. View Comments
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  JConcepts victorious at the 2013 Super Cup Fall Session Round 1 (with videos)

  The JConcepts team walked away from Space Coast R/C with the hardware, winning multiple classes at Round 1 of the Super Cup Fall Session Series.

  Mike Garrison Aug. 8, 2013, 6:11 a.m. View Comments
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  AVID releases new metric and inch aluminum servo mounts

  Avid introduces their take on the aluminum servo mount for the R/C community. Whether you’re upgrading a RTR, making a home-built project, or adding some bling to your racing ride, rigid aluminum servo mounts are critical to keep the servo secure for

  Mike Garrison Aug. 8, 2013, 10:17 a.m. View Comments
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  Video: Team Losi Racing preview of the new TLR 22 2.0

  Horizon Hobby and Team Losi Racing has announced today the upcoming release of the new TLR 22 2.0 1:10 2wd buggy! The new buggy focuses on improving the already successful 22 platform with new changes, new parts, and new designs to improve the overal

  Mike Garrison Aug. 8, 2013, 5:46 a.m. View Comments
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  Speedzone USA re-releases the 1:12 5200mAh 1S saddle pack

  Back by popular demand, Speedzone have re-released the 5200 mAh 3.7v 50C Saddle Lipo Pack. All 1:12 scale T-bar car owners once again have a true option when it comes to LiPo packs. Rather than shifting around electronics and re-balancing the car to

  Mike Garrison Aug. 8, 2013, 6 a.m. View Comments
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  Barry Baker leads a Tekno sweep at the Top Notch Summer Series

  The Tekno R/C SCT410 had a great weekend in Round 3 of the Top Notch Series at OCRC Racway. Tekno R/C swept the podium in the very competitive PRO4 Short Course class. Barry Baker took a dominant 1st place followed by fellow teammates Nick Blais in 2

  Mike Garrison Aug. 8, 2013, 6:06 a.m. View Comments
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  Jeff Hamon doubles up at the AARCMCC QLD IC Championship

  The 2013 AARCMCC QLD IC Championship was held at England Park Raceway in Australia on July 27-28. Jeff Hamon with his Mugen MTX5 went on to win the 30 minute grand final with a 2 lap lead on the field! Hamon went on to also win the 1:8 racing car cla

  Mike Garrison Aug. 8, 2013, 10:04 a.m. View Comments
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  Moment with Mike: Country music at the racetrack

  Should country music be played at the racetrack? Mike shares his opinions on the matter!

  Mike Garrison Aug. 8, 2013, 7:41 a.m. View Comments
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  AVID releases new Team Associated motor centering kit

  In an effort to further optimize the Associated B4.2, T4.2 and SC10.2, AVID introduces the Associated Motor Centering Set. The B4.2 and related platforms are all heavy on the left rear, which also make an imbalance on the front tires. By shifting the

  Mike Garrison Aug. 8, 2013, 6:24 a.m. View Comments
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  Tekno R/C releases new rear gearbox, aluminum servo horns, and hex adapters

  Tekno R/C is proud to announce a new rear gearbox option for the EB48 and SCT410. This new gearbox is slightly angled upward to minimize the drive angles and increase efficiency. Furthermore, this helps to reduce wear on the driveshaft for increased

  Mike Garrison Aug. 8, 2013, 11:13 a.m. View Comments
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  Chico Alvarado wins at the Factory Tracks Midwest Series Rd.4

  In the Pro-4 class, Team Losi Racing driver Chico Alvarado took the win with his Team Losi Racing SCTE 2.0. After 3 rounds of qualifying were done, Chico and his Team Losi Racing SCTE 2.0 started first on the grid for the start of the A-main. For the

  Mike Garrison Aug. 8, 2013, 10:22 a.m. View Comments
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  Ronald Volker is crowned the 2013 EFRA 1:10 TC European Champion

  Ronald & LRP celebrate a perfect race event, resulting in another major title, the EFRA 1:10 TC European Champion 2013!

  Mike Garrison Aug. 8, 2013, 10:36 a.m. View Comments
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  Team Associated releases the Centro C4.2 Mid-Motor Conversion Kit

  As we have seen lately, the factory Team Associated drivers have chosen to use the Centro C4.2 Mid-Motor Conversion Kit from the UK at various races. AE has announced today that they will now offer the Centro C4.2 Mid-Motor Conversion Kit for the B4

  Mike Garrison Aug. 7, 2013, 9:49 a.m. View Comments
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