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Franchise Racing Products win at The Gate Hangover Classic

The first Hangover Classic is in the books at The Gate in Cleveland, Ohio. Franchise Racing Products team drivers, Mike Wise and Alston Kelso, TQ'd 1/12th stock and TC stock with team driver, Adam Buchholtz, making both mains as well! Alston took hom

Mike Garrison Jan. 4, 2013, 4:26 p.m. View Comments

Atsushi Hara joins ProTek R/C for 2013

A Main Hobbies is proud to announce that two-time World Champion, Atsushi Hara, will be racing for A Main Hobbies and ProTek RC.

Mike Garrison Jan. 3, 2013, 12:38 p.m. View Comments

AXIAL becomes the official R/C vehicle of Ultra4 / King of Hammers 2013

Ultra4 Racing is the latest and greatest off road motorsport event on earth. This style of racing challenges man to a duel with the elements. Unlike standard off road racing in a stadium or in the wide open desert, Ultra4 vehicles face challenges tha

Mike Garrison Jan. 3, 2013, 9:32 a.m. View Comments

Video: New RB ONE-R competition 1:8 nitro buggy in action

RB releases the RB ONE RTR buggy several years ago with great success. After high demand, they have taken the RTR platform and morphed it into a fully race ready competition kit. The new buggy features 80% all-new parts which bring the RB ONE up to s

Mike Garrison Jan. 3, 2013, 5:31 a.m. View Comments

TeamSR releases new carbon fiber battery straps for the XRAY XB4

TeamSR is proud to carry on the tradition of giving you excellence by introducing an optional Battery Brace Set for the Xray XB4 1/10th scale 4wd off-road buggy

Mike Garrison Jan. 3, 2013, 4:29 a.m. View Comments

Team Associated announces the new RePlay XD720 HD Camera

Introducing the all-new RePlay XD720 HD camera! The Replay XD720 features truly amazing HD video in an amazingly small package. Mimicking the already class-leading design and versatility of the Replay XD1080 camera, we’ve somehow made it even sma

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

Clive Maland and CML win at the SNRC NitroXCross Christmas Bash

Enough of the turkey and chocolate covered candy, it's time to get racing! SNRC is an Astroturf track and good for winter racing, especially with the British winters we suffer, and 27th Dec was wet and a little bit windy. First off, water proof your

Mike Garrison Jan. 3, 2013, 5:22 a.m. View Comments

RACE BLOG: 2013 Novak Offroad Race [updated]

One of the fastest growing indoor offroad races in the midwest is undoubtedly the one and only Novak Offroad Race. The event returns to the Hobbytown USA HobbyPLEX facility this weekend with a SOLD OUT entry list. 350 entries and a line of drivers wa

Mike Garrison Jan. 3, 2013, 8:47 a.m. View Comments

TGN's new exclusive Team Chase 5IVE-T "No Flex Chassis"

The TeamChase No Flex Chassis for the Losi 5IVE-T is the industries only aftermarket option for a replacement chassis.

Mike Garrison Jan. 3, 2013, 5:44 a.m. View Comments

ROAR proposes specifications for 1:8 competition 4-stroke engines

To encourage the development of new technology for 1:8 nitro racing, ROAR is establishing guidelines for four-stroke engines that, if produced, will be permitted to run alongside the current two-stroke engines at any ROAR National Championship or san

Mike Garrison Jan. 2, 2013, 3:25 a.m. View Comments

Ben Burtle and Duratrax tires take 2 at the "Nitro Sideshow"

Team Duratrax driver, Ben Burtle, recently attended the Nitro Sideshow race. Burtle equipped his entire Mugen lineup with the latest DTX competition tires. He would go on to win 1:8 truggy and 1:8 e-buggy. After a hard fought battle he would also fin

Mike Garrison Jan. 1, 2013, 4:20 p.m. View Comments

X Factory cleans house at the Tennessee Indoor State Championship

Thunder R/C hosted the Tennessee Indoor State Championship Dec 28-30 to wrap up the R/C year in Nashville, Tenn. The track is small by U.S. indoor standards, but the lay-out was challenging and interesting; a good test for the Championship. X Factory

Mike Garrison Jan. 1, 2013, 3:52 p.m. View Comments

R/C gets a little less expensive with JQ Products

Travelling the world JQ has witnessed how R/C racing has declined like so many other hobbies. Why? It is expensive! His idea is to help you get to the track by offering THECar Yellow Edition at a reduced price!

Mike Garrison Jan. 1, 2013, 4:30 p.m. View Comments

New "R/C Results Analyzer" app for Android devices

Want to see where your fast laps come in, where you drop off the pace, and where you need to work on staying focused? Your in luck as an all- new Android application was released today called R/C Result Analyzer for Android devices!

Mike Garrison Jan. 1, 2013, 4:01 p.m. View Comments

Video: Pro-Line at the Redlands Raceway SCRL Finals 2012

Pro-Line Racing has shared a pretty cool video from the Redlands Raceway SCRL Finals race. Pro-Line was in attendance in the form of racers, new products, and giveaways!

Mike Garrison Jan. 1, 2013, 4:36 p.m. View Comments

Neil Cragg renews his contract with Team Associated for 2013

Team Associated is proud to announce that their 2005 2wd IFMAR World Champion Neil Cragg, has re-signed to a muli-year deal. A driver with Team Associated since 1997, Cragg has won six EFRA Championships between 1:10 2wd and 4wd buggy and 11 BRCA Nat

Mike Garrison Jan. 1, 2013, 4:09 p.m. View Comments

TLR releases new 22/22T/22SCT differential service kit

When it comes time to rebuild your diffs, most often it requires you to buy thrust balls, diff balls, thrust washers, drive rings, gear, and grease. Most often all of these parts are sold seperately, and lead to easily forgetting vital parts to rebui

Mike Garrison Jan. 1, 2013, 4:43 p.m. View Comments

Video: BMiller Racing and A Main Hobbies "Pay it Forward"

A Main Hobbies in association with BMiller Racing recently hosted the first-ever Pay It Forward Race at Outback Raceway to benefit the Torres Family Shelter in Chico, California. Racers came from throughout Northern California to participate in the f

Mike Garrison Dec. 31, 2012, 4:44 a.m. View Comments

Happy New Year from LiveRC!

2013 has arrived, and we are getting set to kick off another great year of racing! From everyone here at LiveRC.com is wishing all of you and your family and Happy New Year start to the 2013 season!

Mike Garrison Dec. 31, 2012, 10:02 a.m. View Comments

Bone Marrow for Bess

While browsing Facebook, we were invited to join a page called Bone Marrow for Bess. We want to encourage and invite YOU too to Like the page and support the cause!

Mike Garrison Dec. 31, 2012, 7:52 a.m. View Comments

Video: JQ Products "R/C Cars for Anywhere, Anytime, Anyone"

JQ and his little buddy show THERTR and that with JQ Products, R/C is all year round, anywhere, with anyone!

Mike Garrison Dec. 31, 2012, 11:07 a.m. View Comments

"Dyno" Dan Hissam leaves TLR and goes to Firelands Group

It has been confirmed that long-time TLR/Losi car designer, Dyno Dan Hissam, will part ways with his longtime role at TLR. Hissam has confirmed he will be joining the Firelands Group (Anza), and although a race car is not in the immediate future, he

Mike Garrison Dec. 31, 2012, 9:09 a.m. View Comments

A Main Hobbies driver Chad Bradley talks about the new Mugen MBX7

Chad has been a longtime Mugen racer, and one of the few given the opportunity to race the new Mugen MBX7 at the World Championships, A Main asked him to give them his thoughts on the new ride.

Mike Garrison Dec. 31, 2012, 4:15 a.m. View Comments

OS Engines releases new 12XZ Speed Spec III

O.S. engineers have taken superior Speed Spec performance to the next level! In addition to smoother acceleration from idle to full throttle, the 12XZ Speed Spec III also has increased low-to mid-range torque. Drivers will still enjoy the same impres

Mike Garrison Dec. 31, 2012, 7:22 a.m. View Comments

Duratrax releases new Onyx 1:10 and 1:8 brushless systems

Onyx Brushless Systems are perfect for upgrading existing RTR brushless systems, as well as installation in 1/10 and 1/8 scale electric kits. Systems are available in popular kV ratings, making them ideal for both buggies and trucks. The ESC is fully

Mike Garrison Dec. 31, 2012, 6:35 a.m. View Comments

LRP releases new speedo software update tool

A new software v2.0.7 for Win and Mac is available for download. Be prepared for future races! All LRP speed controls can be pushed to a higher level via firmware update.

Mike Garrison Dec. 31, 2012, 4:33 a.m. View Comments

Motonica releases new 2-drawer zip-up pit bag

Motonica is pleased to announce their all-new pit bag. The new bag is a spacious new zip-up carrying bag which features two extra wide drawers, high quality carrier, and signature Motonica logo. The new bag measures up at 32cm X 52cm X 36cm with draw

Mike Garrison Dec. 31, 2012, 3:52 a.m. View Comments

Choose the right BLITZ body with the "Titan TC Body Chart"

Titan has released several new touring car bodies over the past year, and without doing thorough research, it can be difficult to know the differences and characteristics of each one. The Titan team have put together this chart to help BLITZ body use

Mike Garrison Dec. 31, 2012, 4:24 a.m. View Comments

All-new LMR carbon fiber 1:10 and 1:8 shock rebuild stand

LMR Carbon Fibre shock rebuild stand is made up of 3 carbon pieces which form a 100mm high rebuild station. It has 2 rows of 4 holes, With 15mm diameter holes in the first row and 19mm diameter holes in the second that should cater for any off road a

Mike Garrison Dec. 31, 2012, 3:45 a.m. View Comments

Team Durango signs multi-time UK champ Ellis Stafford

Team Durango is delighted to announce that multiple European and UK Champion, Ellis Stafford, will be racing Team Durango buggies from the 2013 season onwards.

Mike Garrison Dec. 31, 2012, 3:36 a.m. View Comments

XRAY announces new 2013 Edition RX8 and NT1 kits

XRAY believes in the principles of continuous improvement, and this is evident in our growing and evolving chassis program. The XRAY R&D and racing team have been working hard on bringing you the next demonstration of these principles, the new & impr

Mike Garrison Dec. 31, 2012, 3:41 a.m. View Comments

Video: Breaking in your engine with JQ Products

JQ has put together a very helpful and informative new How-To video, once again based on their RTR 1:8 buggy. While this is a video describing the proper engine break-in process for THECar RTR, much of this applies to any nitro engine and should be w

Mike Garrison Dec. 31, 2012, 3:30 a.m. View Comments

Rumors and driver changes for the 2013 season [updated]

As with any form of racing, each new year brings around changes amongst drivers and the sponsoring companies. Lately the Internet forums and pit conversations have been buzzing with rumors of changes for 2013. We took just a few of the most talked ab

Mike Garrison Dec. 31, 2012, 4:56 a.m. View Comments

TeamSR releases new carbon fiber towers for the XRAY XB4

TeamSR is pleased to announce yet another release for the highly anticipated popular Xray XB4. This is not just a typical carbon copy of the original stock part you would normally find. TeamSR have redesigned the towers to make them not only the obvi

Mike Garrison Dec. 28, 2012, 6:29 a.m. View Comments

STRC releases new Traxxas Slash 2wd option parts

Go Green!….more green anodized option parts added to STRC's CNC machined aluminum option parts line for the Traxxas Slash 2wd and the Monster Jam Stampede trucks.

Mike Garrison Dec. 28, 2012, 6:22 a.m. View Comments

The Agama A8T finally arrives in the USA

After some brutal nail biting, Hobby Pro USA's awaited shipment containing their Agama vehicles (Long Awaited Agama A8T Truggy, Agama USA Edition Nitro Buggy, Agama Electric Buggy kits, new parts) have all arrived!

Mike Garrison Dec. 28, 2012, 8:41 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts releases the new "Stackers" and "Black Jackets" 1:8 buggy tires

Two new tires from the JConcepts camp for 1:8 buggy!

Mike Garrison Dec. 28, 2012, 10:13 a.m. View Comments

Join and follow the NEW LiveRC Instagram page for even MORE LiveRC photos!

Join us on Instagram and follow the LiveRC page for even more photos and never before seen shots from ALL of the LiveRC adventures!

Mike Garrison Dec. 28, 2012, 9:07 a.m. View Comments

Video: TRFT Studios "Xmas R/C Special"

TRFT Studios is truly living the R/C dream, as they sleep, eat, breathe, and celebrate Christmas R/C style! Check out the latest in the TRFT Studios video productions!

Mike Garrison Dec. 28, 2012, 8:22 a.m. View Comments

Win a $500 Horizon Hobby / TLR Shopping Spree!

The new year is upon us and how would you like to win a $500 shopping spree on HorizonHobby.com? Just follow the link to the survey, complete it and you are entered! Tell Horizon what you think for your chance to WIN new gear for the new year!

Mike Garrison Dec. 27, 2012, 8:01 a.m. View Comments

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