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Double win for Bayer highlighted second round of XRAY Racing Series Slovakia

The HUDY Arena hosted round two of the XRAY Racing Series, where Martin Bayer cleaned up in the 2WD and 4WD classes of an event that included both off- and on-road classes. Here's the full report with class results.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 29, 2017, 8:36 a.m. View Comments

New JConcepts Rangers monster truck tires and Midwest 12mm hex wheels

The new JConcepts Rangers are a throwback to the most popular monster truck tread of the 1970s, and they're designed to fit the new Midwest wheels that include hex adapters for three different track widths.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 29, 2017, 9:27 a.m. View Comments

WHERE’S WALDO: Is Black Friday a black mark on the RC racing scene?

This past Friday - the day following the U.S. holiday of Thanksgiving and recognized as the biggest retail shopping day of the year — was a great chance to score great deals on a variety of RC equipment from a myriad different superstores and manufac

Aaron Waldron Nov. 29, 2017, 12:04 a.m. View Comments

New RDRP titanium lower shock screw sets for B64, XB2 and XB4

Revolution Design Racing Products released new sets of titanium lower shock screws for the B64, XB2 and XB4 buggies that can accommodate both 2mm hex wrenches and 5.5 nut drivers.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 29, 2017, 10:03 a.m. View Comments

The Midwest Nitro Series and Midwest RC Tour organizers team up for 2018

Gary Wright of the Midwest Nitro Series, and Ryan Klemme of the Midwest RC Tour have announced they will team up for a four race 1/8-scale off-road series in 2018.

Mike Garrison Nov. 28, 2017, 8:41 a.m. View Comments

Champions crowned at 2017 AOC Japan at Yatabe Arena

The 2017 AOC series came to an end at Yatabe Arena in Japan, where the drivers competed one final time.

Mike Garrison Nov. 28, 2017, 8:26 a.m. View Comments

Watch the top R/C crashes of 2017 from Traxxas [VIDEO]

Traxxas has recapped a year of R/C videos with some of the best crashes captured in 4K along the way.

Mike Garrison Nov. 28, 2017, 8:58 a.m. View Comments

New LMR carbon fiber ride height gauge slider tool [VIDEO]

Lee Martin of LMR has released a new carbon fiber "Slider" for use with twist type ride height gauges, designed to make sliding your gauge in and out from underneath your chassis easy and accurate.

Mike Garrison Nov. 28, 2017, 10:05 a.m. View Comments

New Team Magic 2mm aluminum chassis for the E4RS4 2018 touring car

Team Magic has released a new 2mm aluminum chassis for the E4RS4 2018 touring car, designed to optimize flex on carpet tracks.

Mike Garrison Nov. 28, 2017, 9:58 a.m. View Comments

Watch how to clean and prep your vehicle for racing with Adam Drake [VIDEO]

Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing has shared how he cleans and prepares his vehicles for racing.

Mike Garrison Nov. 28, 2017, 9:34 a.m. View Comments

Race recap from the Boronia Spring Bash

The Boronia RC club has recapped last weekend's Boronia Spring Bash in Melbourne, Australia.

Mike Garrison Nov. 28, 2017, 9:49 a.m. View Comments

New PR Racing 2018 PRS1 V3 and Type R 1/10-scale 2wd buggy kits

PR Racing has released two new versions of the PRS1 1/10-scale 2wd buggy platform for 2018; standard V3 and Type R with full range of option parts included.

Mike Garrison Nov. 28, 2017, 9:24 a.m. View Comments

New T-Works EB410 aluminum center driveshafts

T-Works R/C has released new aluminum front and rear center driveshafts for the Tekno RC EB410, sold individually or as a set.

Mike Garrison Nov. 28, 2017, 9:17 a.m. View Comments

New JConcepts Mono 2.2" front wheels for the B64

JConcepts has released their new 2.2" Mono front wheels for the Team Associated B64 series buggies, available in yellow or white and sold in sets of four.

Mike Garrison Nov. 28, 2017, 8:18 a.m. View Comments

Alsop topped round four of HNMC Winter Series

Graham Alsop walked away the winner of what started out as a wet weather race for round four of the HNMC Winter Series.

Mike Garrison Nov. 28, 2017, 9:40 a.m. View Comments

New Schelle Racing EB410 carbon fiber battery strap

Schelle Racing Innovations has released a new carbon fiber battery strap for the Tekno RC EB410, which is designed to make balance charging easier while also adding lightweight bling to your buggy.

Mike Garrison Nov. 28, 2017, 9:06 a.m. View Comments

New VRP XV3 pistons for EB410

Vision Racing Products introduced new versions of its popular XV3 line of pistons to fit the EB410 buggy.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 27, 2017, 11:24 a.m. View Comments

New Gravity RC G-SPEC Type F foam touring car tires

Gravity RC has released their new G-SPEC Type F foam touring car tires, which were used at last weekend's Indoor Champs for a foam tire touring car exhibition class.

Mike Garrison Nov. 27, 2017, 10:58 a.m. View Comments

New Speedzone LCG 4300mAh 2S shorty and 6000mAh 2S stick pack LiPos

Speedzone has released two new low profile 2S LiPo battery packs; a 4300mAh shorty pack, and a 6000mAh stick pack.

Mike Garrison Nov. 27, 2017, 9:34 a.m. View Comments

New Team Magic 1.8mm and 2.3mm upper decks for the E4RS4 touring car

HRC Distribution has released the new Team Magic 1.8mm and 2.3mm carbon fiber upper decks for the E4RS4 touring car, designed to provide additional flex tuning options.

Mike Garrison Nov. 27, 2017, 10:37 a.m. View Comments

New REDS Racing air filter oil

REDS Racing has released a new air filter oil, designed specifically for foam filters used on off-road engines.

Mike Garrison Nov. 27, 2017, 9:30 a.m. View Comments

AKA now accepting sponsorship applications for 2018

AKA is now accepting sponsorship applications for their 2018 race team.

Mike Garrison Nov. 27, 2017, 9:49 a.m. View Comments

Zhang signed with Serpent

Rocket Zhang from China has joined the Serpent on-road team.

Mike Garrison Nov. 27, 2017, 9:08 a.m. View Comments

New XRAY XB4 medium composite chassis side guards

XRAY has released new medium composite side guards for the XB4 buggy which are softer than the hard side guards for flex adjustment, and redesigned to allow the motor to be positioned as low as possible.

Mike Garrison Nov. 27, 2017, 9:24 a.m. View Comments

New Omega high-voltage LiPo packs from RC Concept

RC Concept added two new high-voltage packs to its LiPo lineup, including a 2S stick pack and a shorty.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 27, 2017, 11:53 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Chase Ordog

Under the guidance of a former world champ, this Phoenix-area high schooler hit the national spotlight earlier this fall when he beat 75 other drivers to capture the Stock Buggy class title at the Team Associated Off-Road Championships at Trackside H

Aaron Waldron Nov. 27, 2017, 4:15 p.m. View Comments

POLL: What was the biggest surprise of the IFMAR Worlds?

Now that you've had a week to sit back and reflect on what happened at the Electric Off-Road World Championships in China, what do you think was the most notable story?

Aaron Waldron Nov. 27, 2017, 7:10 a.m. View Comments

New Ruddog protection and heat shield tape

Ruddog Distribution has released their new 50mm wide protection and heat shield tape, designed to reinforce and protect body shells in the bumper, wheel arch, and exhaust area.

Mike Garrison Nov. 27, 2017, 10:31 a.m. View Comments

New XRAY ULP progressive touring car shock system

XRAY has released a new progressive shock system for the T4 touring car, designed to improve traction and steering using aluminum inserts in the shock body.

Mike Garrison Nov. 27, 2017, 9:13 a.m. View Comments

Joel Johnson talked supply shortage, departure of Pavidis, and AKA's future on the RC Dirt Oval Podcast

Joel Johnson of AKA joined the crew of the RC Dirt Oval Podcast to talk about supply shortage, departure of Mark Pavidis, and the future of AKA.

Mike Garrison Nov. 27, 2017, 10:41 a.m. View Comments

New CowRC Adam and Ronda Drake signature series pit mats

CowRC has released the new Adam Drake and Ronda Drake magnetic pit mat sets, featuring "his and hers" design.

Mike Garrison Nov. 27, 2017, 10:09 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Calendar clashing

After a Thanksgiving break spent over eating and scrolling through social media, Mike has chosen to discuss the topic of "calendar clashing" between competing tracks and events. He has shared his opinion on nearby tracks scheduling their bigger event

Mike Garrison Nov. 27, 2017, 8:25 a.m. View Comments

New ONE .12 on-road engine

ONE has released their newest .12 on-road engine, based on the O.S. Speed platform with rear ceramic bearing, updated crankshaft timing, and tuned sleeve.

Mike Garrison Nov. 27, 2017, 9:59 a.m. View Comments

New RDRP aluminum B64 caster blocks and R2 Ultra pinion holder

RDRP has released their new aluminum caster block sets for the Team Associated B64 series buggies, as well as an updated "R2" design of their Ultra Pinion Holder.

Mike Garrison Nov. 27, 2017, 10:22 a.m. View Comments

LiveTime's New MyLaps Black Edition Transponder and Black Friday Sale

LiveTime has a new Black Edition MyLaps Transpodner, as well as crazy pricing during their annual Black Friday sale.

Brandon Rohde Nov. 24, 2017, 2:33 a.m. View Comments

LRC: Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday weekend

LiveRC will be closed from November 23-27 so that our staff can celebrate with their families.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 22, 2017, 3:44 p.m. View Comments

Kobbevik crowned double Junior champ at Worlds

XRAY's Daniel Kobbevik was the top-finishing under-16 racer in both 2WD and 4WD at the IFMAR Worlds.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 22, 2017, 9:33 a.m. View Comments

WHERE’S WALDO: Complaining from the comfort of one's couch

Despite, and perhaps because of, unprecedented publicity, one of the RC industry's most important events was subject to a near-constant stream of criticism of the event from those a half a world away.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 22, 2017, 8:01 a.m. View Comments

New JConcepts rubber suspension bump stops

JConcepts has released new rubber bump stops for 3 and 3.5mm shock shafts to use for limiting the suspension's up-travel.

Mike Garrison Nov. 22, 2017, 8:08 a.m. View Comments

Lightweight 175RC carbon fiber front shock tower for 22 4.0 SR

This new 175RC carbon fiber front shock tower for the 22 4.0 SR buggy is nearly 3 grams lighter than the stock piece it replaces.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 22, 2017, 8:36 a.m. View Comments

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