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Video: oneTEN Drift Network "4-Year Anniversary Drift Bash"

oneTEN Drift Network has shared with us a killer video from their forum's 4-Year Anniversary Drift Bash at William Land Park in Sacramento, California. The attention to detail and life-like scenery, building, and signage is icing on the cake to some

Mike Garrison May 9, 2013, 6:14 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 May 9, 2013, 9:21 a.m. View Comments

Austrian junior champion Kurt Hubeny re-signs with XRAY for 2013

XRAY is happy to announce that the multi-time Austrian junior champion, Kurt Hubeny, will continue to race with the XRAY team for the 2013 season. Kurt is specialized in 1:10 nitro touring car racing and will be racing the NT1.

Mike Garrison May 9, 2013, 6:40 a.m. View Comments

Thursday Testimonials: Top Notch Paints custom painted bodies, EDS Racing Products custom tool set

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 May 8, 2013, 8:45 a.m. View Comments

PSM releases new 7075 aluminum CVD axle set for the Kyosho MP9 TKI3

PSM Option Parts has just released their new CVD axle set for the Kyosho MP9 TKI3 buggy. The new axles are made up of 7075-T6 aluminum. The lightweight design is intended to reduce the drivetrain's rotating mass. Each set weighs in at a slim 30g.

Mike Garrison May 8, 2013, 6:01 a.m. View Comments

Ronald Volker wins the Touring Car Masters and AOC Round 1 for PROTOform

PROTOform team driver Ronald Volker scored two big wins the past few weeks. First was a victory in Germany at the LRP Touring Car Masters on carpet, followed by a win over fellow Team PROTOform driver and home track favorite JJ Wang in China at the f

Mike Garrison May 8, 2013, 6:40 a.m. View Comments

Neil Cragg doubles up at the Southport BRCA Offroad Nationals

Neil Cragg wins both 2wd and 4wd buggy classes at Round 2 of the BRCA 1:10 Offroad National Series.

Mike Garrison May 8, 2013, 6:31 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts releases all-new Reedy Sonic aluminum timing cover

JConcepts has just released another performance option part to their product lineup, this time for Reedy Sonic users!

Mike Garrison May 8, 2013, 6:21 a.m. View Comments

Schumacher releases the CAT K1 adjustable front brake system

New for the CAT K1 is this FAB (Front Adjustable Braking) system. The FAB system is just that, it allows you to adjust the amount of braking to the front wheels via the pressure pads controlled by tightening the external side nut.

Mike Garrison May 8, 2013, 6:15 a.m. View Comments

Thursday Testimonials: R/C Cheat Sheets iPhone App, JConcepts "Satellite" Tire Bands, VANS Authentic Skate Shoe

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 May 8, 2013, 11:24 a.m. View Comments

Barry Pettit wins at the 2013 ROAR Nationals Warm-up race with Tekin

Tekin powered Barry Pettit was able to pull a small lead and finish the race in the first position. Barry was joined by Tekin teammate Brian Henn in 3rd.

Mike Garrison May 8, 2013, 8:41 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 May 7, 2013, 7:38 a.m. View Comments

Jason Moberly takes the Tekin GEN2 ESC's to victory at Speedworld Raceway

In 2wd SC open, Jason Moberly's Tekin Pro2 5100kv/RX8 Gen 2 powered Durango DESC210, wired with new Tekin Flex Jacket wire was on fire. Moberly TQ'd every round except one where he experienced mechanical difficulty. In the main Mo lead from tone to t

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

Jimmy Barnett is the 2wd and 4wd Mod Buggy 2013 WCRC Supercross Series champion

West Coast Raceway hosted the 4th annual Supercross Series which started March 23rd and ran through May 4th. The Supercross Series, consisting of 6 races with TQ points, along with bonus points for participants in each class dates back to the old SoC

Mike Garrison May 7, 2013, 6:18 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts releases limited edition 10-Anniversary t-shirt

JConcepts celebrates their 10th anniversary with the release of a new limited edition t-shirt collaborating all of the JC success over the years.

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

Video: Team Chase 1:5 Series Round 1 highlights by CraftWerks R/C

The guys at CraftWerks R/C are known for going big with their full line-up of parts, accessories, and upgrades for 1:5 scale racers. They have gone big once again and put together this video from Round 1 of the Team Chase 1:5 Series!

Mike Garrison May 7, 2013, 6:40 a.m. View Comments

Team Durango debuts the DETC410 with a record setting win for Elliott Harper

Team Durango has announced a big win for the new DETC410 touring car platform this past weekend. While news of the win is travelling worldwide, the photos and details of the DETC410 are still being kept secret at this time. We anxiously await to see

Mike Garrison May 7, 2013, 6:24 a.m. View Comments

Masami Hirosaka wins at the 2013 KO Propo Grand Prix in Taiwan

The competition was fierce with a close battle in qualifying. Taking the TQ position of the 1:10 Mod Touring Car class would be Howard Cho, with Masami Hirosaka starting second, and Ron Chen third in the main. It wasn't long after the start of the ma

Mike Garrison May 7, 2013, 6:51 a.m. View Comments

Tekin and Mark Moon win at the Southeastern Indoor Classic

Tekin powered Mark Moon put both his Tekin RS Gen 2 ESC Redline Gen2 motor powered Open 2wd SCT and Open 2wd buggy into the A mains in both classes. Moon finished 2nd in Open SCT and would take the big win in Open 2wd buggy!

Mike Garrison May 6, 2013, 9:36 a.m. View Comments

Ty Tessman wins both buggy and truggy at the ROAR 1:8 Fuel Nats Warm-Up

This past weekend Gulf Coast Raceway in Porter, Texas hosted the ROAR 1:8 Offroad Nationals Warm-up race. The covered outdoor track proved to be a challenge for many drivers, and tire wear was HIGH in both buggy and truggy classes. Hot Bodies team dr

Mike Garrison May 6, 2013, 9:41 a.m. View Comments

THE Series gets set to kick off at Dirt Burner Racing

For the second year in a row THE Series presented Pro-Line gets set to kick off in Michigan.

Mike Garrison May 6, 2013, 5:52 a.m. View Comments

Daniel Sarmiento wins the 2013 Nitro Buggy Philippine National Championship

Racers from all over Metro Manila as well as Cebu and even Riyadh descended on the CV Off-Road Track for The 2013 Nitro Buggy Philippine National Championships. After a long 60-minute final Sarmiento claims the victory!

Mike Garrison May 6, 2013, 6:09 a.m. View Comments

Talk-It-Up Tuesday with Adam Drake

Welcome to LiveRC's weekly column, Talk-It-Up Tuesday! Here we spend a little time talking with industry icons including racers, manufacturers, team managers, developers, promoters, and everyone in between! Sit back, relax, and go behind the scenes a

Mike Garrison May 6, 2013, 7:52 a.m. View Comments

A Main Hobbies announces Worlds Warm-Up at Silver Dollar R/C Raceway

1/10-scale off-road racers will have their first crack at the new soil used for A Main Hobbies Silver Dollar RC Raceway at the upcoming World’s Warm-Up Race June 6th-9th.

Mike Garrison May 6, 2013, 9:09 a.m. View Comments

LCRC releases the ROAR 1:8 E-Buggy/Pro4 SCT Nationals flyer and details

LCRC Raceway in collaboration with ROAR have released the flyer and details for the 2013 ROAR Off-Road Electric 4wd SCT/1:8 Electric National, which will be held on August 1st - 4th

Mike Garrison May 6, 2013, 6 a.m. View Comments

Exotek Racing releases new Kyosho RB6 7075 alloy hinge pin holders

Exotek Racing has just released a new set of 7075 alloy rear hinge pin holders (hangers) for the Kyosho RB6. Available in both narrow and wide, precision cut, polished, and anodized in your choice of black or red.

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

Jason Pietch wins for Panther Tires at the Matt Gerald Benefit race

This past weekend Revolution Raceway in Appleton, WI hosted a benefit race for one of our local racers, Matt Gerald. Matt was severely injured (broke his back) while racing his off-road buggy at the Red Bud MX track. Being a long time racer at the tr

Mike Garrison May 6, 2013, 7:47 a.m. View Comments

Matt Schreffler signs with Serpent America for the remainder of 2013

Serpent America has announced today that they have signed on board Matt Schreffler. Matt will be running the Cobra GP buggy and truggy, as well as the Spyder 1/10 2wd buggy that will be introduced in July.

Mike Garrison May 3, 2013, 6:20 a.m. View Comments

Team Associated releases new "Reference Library" CD

Team Associated has released a new version of their Reference Library CD. Contents include manuals and press releases for AE's latest model releases.

Mike Garrison May 3, 2013, 10:02 a.m. View Comments

UK rising star Elliot Taylor joins JQ Products for 2013-14

Young fast guy Elliot Taylor from UK signs a two year contract with JQ Products. Elliot will compete in all UK national and other major events.

Mike Garrison May 3, 2013, 10:08 a.m. View Comments

Team Associated releases new 1:10 big bore Factory Team shock pistons

These new shock pistons increase the tuning options of your AE big bore shocks. Flat, machined pistons of two 1.6mm holes, three 1.4mm holes, and four 1.3mm holes are available in packs of four.

Mike Garrison May 3, 2013, 5:46 a.m. View Comments

Todd Pearson takes two at Outback Raceway for BMiller Racing

BMiller Racing’s Todd Pearson recently won both the Spec 2wd Buggy and Spec 2wd Short Course titles for the six-round Outback Raceway Wednesday Night Off-Road Series.

Mike Garrison May 3, 2013, 6:34 a.m. View Comments

Moment with Mike: Thank you Mom

Mike discovers the true meaning of Mother's Day after years of frustration antique shopping and planting flowers with his mom.

Mike Garrison May 3, 2013, 6:53 a.m. View Comments

Video: JConcepts video highlights of the 2013 OC/RC Stock Nationals

Each year OC/RC Raceway in Huntington Beach, California hosts the annual 1:10 Offroad Stock Nationals. The event draws attendance from some of the nation's best drivers, all doing battle in the stock spec classes. For the second year in a row, JConce

Mike Garrison May 3, 2013, 6:12 a.m. View Comments

Double victory for Team Shepherd at the South German Onroad Championship

Last weekend the MBC Bamberg hosted the first round of the South German Championship in the north of Bavaria with Team Shepherd winning two of the three racing classes.

Mike Garrison May 3, 2013, 6:30 a.m. View Comments

Steven Hartson dominates the 2013 OC/RC Stock Nationals

Hartson wins both Expert Stock Buggy and Stock Truck at the annual event sponsored by JConcepts!

Mike Garrison May 3, 2013, 5:51 a.m. View Comments

Sweep Racing releases new multi-purpose "Copper Grease"

Sweep Racing is pleased to announce they are adding new grease to their line-up!

Mike Garrison May 3, 2013, 5:56 a.m. View Comments

Horizon Hobby teams up with the Rockstar Energy Racing MX team

Horizon Hobby joins prestigious partners including Motosport.com, Bel-Ray, ONE Industries, Airoh Helmets, FMF, Dragon Goggles, Rockwell Watches, Go Pro as well as Suzuki!

Mike Garrison May 3, 2013, 6:02 a.m. View Comments

MIP factory driver Steven Hartson takes a double win at the OCRC Stock Nationals

MIP Factory Driver Steven Hartson Takes Double TQ/Wins in both Stock Buggy and Truck! Five other MIP Drivers Litter the Top 3 in Expert/Sportsman Classes!

Mike Garrison May 2, 2013, 6:14 a.m. View Comments

Adam Drake wins at the Revelation Raceway 2013 Spring Challenge

A close battle between TLR team mates, Adam Drake and Mike Truhe, right down to wire!

Mike Garrison May 2, 2013, 5:23 a.m. View Comments

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