LiveRC - News

Euro Nitro Series title battle between Coelho and Kurzbuch headed into finale in Fiorano

The Euro Nitro Series wraps up this weekend in Italy, and the 1/8-scale nitro championship will be decided between front runners Bruno Coelho and Simon Kurzbuch.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 29, 2017, 11:23 a.m. View Comments

Drone versus nitro buggy [VIDEO]

Watch top Spanish off-road racer Juan Carlos Canas square off against a drone pilot.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 29, 2017, 11:01 a.m. View Comments

New Pro-Line pre-painted X-MAXX Raptor body, PL-T scale interior, Class-1 Hyrax tires and Fugitive 5IVE-T tires

Pro-Line Racing released four new goodies today, including a pre-painted and pre-trimmed Raptor shell to fit the X-Maxx, a scale interior panel to fit two of its crawler bodies, new Hyrax tires for Class-1 rigs and X2-compound Fugitives for 1/5-scale

Aaron Waldron Sept. 29, 2017, 10:17 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: The waves of the Worlds

In this week's Moment with Mike, the topic is the pattern of changes and trends that seem to follow the IFMAR Worlds. With this year's 1/10-scale World Championships scheduled to be held back outside on dirt, Mike predicts a new wave is on the horizo

Mike Garrison Sept. 29, 2017, 10:17 a.m. View Comments

New VP Pro 48-pitch titanium-plated aluminum pinion gears

VP Pro introduced a complete range of lightweight 48-pitch pinion gears from 13- to 41-tooth, made of hard-anodized, titanium-plated aluminum for durability.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 29, 2017, 10:02 a.m. View Comments

New PROTOform premounted VTA tires [VIDEO]

PROTOform's realistic, long-lasting front and rear VTA tires are now available as pre-mounts on your choice of black or white wheels.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 29, 2017, 9:53 a.m. View Comments

New Redcat Racing Everest GEN7 Sport and Pro crawler RTR's

Redcat Racing finally released its long-awaited Everest GEN7 ready-to-run scaler in two different trim levels.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 29, 2017, 8:08 a.m. View Comments

New Capricorn ONE Threads aluminum screws

Capricorn introduced a new lineup of premium aluminum hardware called ONE Threads, offering button, cylindric and countersunk fasteners in a variety of sizes.

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

New Dynamite 1/8-scale universal starter box

Dynamite's latest 1/8-scale universal starter box can be used for both the 8IGHT or 8IGHT-T platforms with no major changes necessary.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 29, 2017, 1:34 p.m. View Comments

Watch Ronnefalk show how to loosen up those tight hinge pin washers [VIDEO]

Have you noticed the hinge pin washers on your buggy fit really tightly, and that makes it difficult to disassemble your vehicle for maintenance? World champ David Ronnefalk has a quick fix for that.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 29, 2017, 1 p.m. View Comments

New Trinity RevTech Graphene 1S 8000mAh Li-HV battery

Trinity released a new high-voltage 1S LiPo pack with 8000mAh of capacity that utilizes graphene technology for greater performance.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 29, 2017, 12:38 p.m. View Comments

New chassis weights for Team Associated B3.1 and B3.1e

Team Associated released two different chassis weight options for the B3.1 and B3.1e, weighing 15 and 30 grams.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 29, 2017, 11:55 a.m. View Comments

What is Pro-Line Racing working on? [VIDEO]

Pro-Line Racing published a new teaser clip for a product set to drop on October 14, simply titled "Let's Do This."

Aaron Waldron Sept. 29, 2017, 11:40 a.m. View Comments

Watch two latest episodes of JConcepts Vlog [VIDEO]

Follow along with the JConcepts recap of the High Voltage 4-Link Nationals, the Southern Nationals, and the the new P-One and L1 Layla on-road racing bodies.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 29, 2017, 11:12 a.m. View Comments

Double win for Ka Chun highlighted Arrowmax Asia Race Cup in Beijing

Ka Chun from Hong Kong won the Stock Touring Car and F1 classes at the INCOM Arena in Beijing, while Yunan Liu from China won the Modified Touring Car class at the third race of the Arrowmax Asia Race Cup.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 29, 2017, 9:38 a.m. View Comments

New T-Works carbon fiber radio tray and center diff plate for THECar Black Edition

T-Works has continued to expand their line of aftermarket options with the most recent release being a new carbon fiber radio tray and center diff top plate for the JQRacing Black Edition buggy.

Mike Garrison Sept. 28, 2017, 9:50 a.m. View Comments

VRC Pro has announced new GT3 class, 2017 Worlds, and 3 new tracks

VRC Pro has shared a preview of what's to come for the winter 2017 season of simulator racing. The preview includes a new GT3 class, three new tracks (off-road, carpet, and Rally X), a new bump-up finals race format, and 2017 VRC Worlds information.

Mike Garrison Sept. 28, 2017, 8:33 a.m. View Comments

Wheeler and Olson cashed out with the wins at RC Tracks Las Vegas Casino Classic

Tekin's Chris Wheeler and Matt Olson were victorious on the turf for the RC Tracks Las Vegas Casino Classic.

Mike Garrison Sept. 28, 2017, 9:02 a.m. View Comments

First look at Tamiya Limited Edition Neo Scorcher, F104 Pro II, and King Yellow 6x6 kits

This coming weekend the ALL JAPAN, MODEL AND HOBBY SHOW will be taking place in Tokyo, Japan. Three new items of interest will be released for radio control hobbyists from Tamiya including; a Limited Edition Neo Scorcher, F104 Pro II, and King Yellow

Mike Garrison Sept. 28, 2017, 9:23 a.m. View Comments

New Arrowmax RC belt grinding machine

Arrowmax has released a new belt grinding machine, designed to help you precisely grind down the rubber from the top of your belts to reduce weight.

Mike Garrison Sept. 28, 2017, 9:12 a.m. View Comments

New Kyosho MP9 brake pads coming soon

Yuichi Kanai has shared a glimpse of the new IFW473 brake pads for the Kyosho MP9 series buggies coming soon.

Mike Garrison Sept. 28, 2017, 9:38 a.m. View Comments

Watch the new JConcepts L1 Layla LMP body in action [VIDEO]

JConcepts has released a new video showcasing the L1 "Layla" LMP body.

Mike Garrison Sept. 28, 2017, 10:03 a.m. View Comments

New AE Factory Team chassis weights for the RC8B3.1 and B3.1e

Team Associated has released new custom fit brass chassis weights, 15g and 30g, for the RC8B3.1 and B3.1e buggies.

Mike Garrison Sept. 28, 2017, 10:12 a.m. View Comments

Tebo confirmed for KOKC Dirt Oval Championship Finals this weekend

This weekend is host to the final round of the KOKC Dirt Oval Championship, which will be held Saturday, September 30th at Fastlane Raceway in Blue Springs, Missouri. Among some of the best dirt oval racers from the midwest, multi-time off-road World

Mike Garrison Sept. 28, 2017, 10:44 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Tebo and Hartson won thrilling 2013 IFMAR World Championships [VIDEO]

Four years ago today, the 2013 IFMAR Electric Off-Road World Championships wrapped up at the A Main Hobbies Silver Dollar R/C Raceway in Chico, CA, completing one of the wildest weeks of RC racing in the hobby’s history.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 28, 2017, 7:07 p.m. View Comments

New Schelle Pro-Built B6 diff refresh and rebuild set, SC5M sway bar, and T5M to B6 steering/caster parts kit

Schelle Racing has announced a number of new products including the Pro-Built B6 diff refresh and rebuild sets, SC5M front sway bar kit, and limited edition T5M to B5 steering parts conversion kit.

Mike Garrison Sept. 28, 2017, 8:52 a.m. View Comments

New Xceed paint masking and double-sided tape

Xceed RC has released new paint masking tape in various widths alongside new double-sided tape for mounting electronics to your chassis.

Mike Garrison Sept. 28, 2017, 8:43 a.m. View Comments

Watch the JConcepts A-One touring car shell in action [VIDEO]

JConcepts published a video clip showing 190mm-wide electric touring cars fitted with the new A-One body during various testing sessions.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 27, 2017, 12:24 p.m. View Comments

New FireBrand RC CrownJewel DT39 wheels with Mohawk treaded drift tires

The color of FireBrand RC's new CrownJewel DT39 wheels is called "Smoker's Chrome" and the set comes wrapped in a newly-designed drift tread called the Mohawk.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 27, 2017, 8:59 a.m. View Comments

Wang chose HUDY

When AOC Shanghai winner JJ Wang wrenches on his cars, he uses HUDY tools.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 27, 2017, 10:36 a.m. View Comments

Wheeler and Olson combined for three wins at Casino Classic

Team Tekin's Chris Wheeler won the stock and modified 2WD classes at the Casino Classic hosted by RC Tracks Las Vegas, while teammate Matthew Olson won the 13.5 4WD victory.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 27, 2017, 9:12 a.m. View Comments

Adams, Tabush and Fenimore won Full Throttle Champs

Banana Raceway hosted its second annual Full Throttle Champs this past weekend, where XRAY teammates Chris Adams and Johnee Fenimore won the Modified Touring Car and 1/12-Scale classes and Christian Tabush topped the Stock Touring Car category.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 27, 2017, 11:21 a.m. View Comments

New JConcepts Swaggers and Pin Downs short course truck tires for carpet and turf

JConcepts introduced its popular Swagger fronts and Pin Down rear tread patterns for short course trucks racing on carpet and astroturf, made of a new Pink compound and including gray open-cell foam inserts.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 27, 2017, 9:57 a.m. View Comments

How to anodize titanium at home [VIDEO]

The crew at Hobby Pro USA published a new video showing how to add a splash of color to your titanium turnbuckles using common household items.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 27, 2017, 1:29 p.m. View Comments

Piper won King of Dirt

William Piper drove his XRAY XB8E to the E-Buggy TQ and victory at the King of Dirt hosted by Granite Leisure Time.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 27, 2017, 10:49 a.m. View Comments

Savoya secured French title with win at finale

RC Concept star Renaud Savoya won the last round of the French national championships this past weekend and clinched the overall title.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 27, 2017, 10:07 a.m. View Comments

Lewis and Hooks swapped 2WD and 4WD wins at Cajun Classic

Landen Lewis beat Tyler Hooks for the 2WD victory at TNT Speedway, while Tekin-powered Hooks beat Lewis in 4WD for the Cajun Classic class title.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 27, 2017, 1:45 p.m. View Comments

New Reilley Motorsports charger bag

Reilley Motorsports released a padded carrying bag that is intended to fit the Advantage Touch Duo and iCharger lineup, and can be used to safely transport other valuable items as well.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 27, 2017, 11:06 a.m. View Comments

FUTURE STARS OF RC: Mason Eppley

Tekno RC has been sponsoring and supporting up-and-coming racers since they first jumped into the racing scene, and one of the racers they've groomed is Mason Eppley. With some solid finishes under his belt on the West coast, Eppley is a major conten

Tyler Hooks Sept. 27, 2017, 4:09 p.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Shapeways Edition Part 1 - JConcepts Wire Sleeves and Vision Racing 22-4 Wire Holder

This edition of Thursday Testimonials is “Part 1”, in collaboration with Shapeways, is dedicated to just a few of the hundreds upon hundreds of 3D printed R/C parts and accessories available through Shapeways.com. The friendly folks at Shapeways allo

Mike Garrison Sept. 27, 2017, 10:59 a.m. View Comments

LiveRC Menu

All News

Featured Columns

Featured Articles

Latest Photo Galleries

Latest News

Categories