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New AVID domed titanium droop screws

AVID Racing Concepts has introduced a set of titanium 4x8mm droop screws with a special domed end for less chassis wear.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 30, 2016, 3:05 p.m. View Comments

Double for Dresselhouse as fourth round marked midpoint of WRCR winter series

Dan Dresselhouse won the highly-competitive stock short course and stock stadium truck classes at Washtenaw RC Raceway as round four means the track's winter points championship is halfway done.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 29, 2016, 9:47 a.m. View Comments

New MOTIV RC Defy LiPo packs

MOTIV RC has introduced four new LiPo batteries for the 2017 season called Defy - covering all popular 1/10- and 1/12-scale off- and on-road classes.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 29, 2016, 10:25 a.m. View Comments

New HRC Racing scale tools

HRC Racing has released an assortment of scaled-down tools to be used as rock crawler accessories.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 29, 2016, 9:38 a.m. View Comments

Albano, Evans and Aveytia among winners at Northern California Carpet Series opener

209 Raceway in Stockton hosted the first race of the 2016-17 Northern California Carpet Series, with Eric Albano, EJ Evans and Juan Aveytia winning the Stock Touring Car, Modified Touring Car and USGT classes. Here's the full report.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 29, 2016, 10:04 a.m. View Comments

New AVID 7mm offset aluminum rear clamping hexes for B6

AVID has introduced a pair of machined aluminum rear hexes for the B6 that clamp onto the axle and provide 7mm of offset.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 29, 2016, 9:31 a.m. View Comments

Baker signed with Serpent

Fourteen-time US national champion Barry Baker has joined the Serpent racing team.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 28, 2016, 3:01 p.m. View Comments

New Firebrand RC Sub-Zero dual inner bevel drift tires on SuperNova-DR wheels

FireBrand RC has introduced a stylish new drift wheel and tire combo designed for increased steering precision and a more controllable slide.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 28, 2016, 12:29 p.m. View Comments

New HRC Racing Pathfinder monster truck tires

HRC Racing has introduced new Pathfinder monster truck tires mounted on black six-spoke wheels.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 28, 2016, 10:42 a.m. View Comments

Dani and Carles Batlle signed with SOAR Seiki Speedbull Racing Team

Carles Batlle, father of 2012 world champion Robert Batlle, will serve as the team manager and mechanic for the SOAR Seiki Speedbull racing team while Robert's brother Dani has been introduced as one of its drivers.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 28, 2016, 12:18 p.m. View Comments

Flexytub published new website

Spanish accessory company Flexytub has revamped its website for faster and more intuitive navigation, easier customization of products, special discounts on 1/10-scale items.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 28, 2016, 12:03 p.m. View Comments

New JConcepts carbon fiber battery brace and 3D-printed thumb bumper for B6 platform

JConcepts has introduced two new items for the B6 and B6D - an adjustable carbon fiber battery brace, and a 3D-printed rear bumper specially designed to make it easier to hold your car with one hand.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 28, 2016, 11:31 a.m. View Comments

Murray and Catchpole won Schumacher GP

The Schumacher GP was held at the MB Models track yesterday, with Andy Murray winning the LMP12 category and Adam Catchpole topping the GT12 class.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 28, 2016, 11:05 a.m. View Comments

Tessmann signed with MKS Servos

MKS Servos has introduced former world champion Ty Tessmann to its surface racing team for 2017.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 28, 2016, 11:54 a.m. View Comments

New STRC version 2 steering knuckles and center driveshaft spline, more tool colors

ST Racing Concepts has introduced revised steering knuckles and a new center driveshaft spline to fit the RR10 Bomber, Wraith and SMT10, and now offers some of the brand's most popular tools in new colors.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 28, 2016, 11:39 a.m. View Comments

New LapMonitor personal timing system

LapMonitor is a Kickstarter crowd-funded project that can record lap times for up to fifteen drivers to your smartphone and provide live race commentary.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 28, 2016, 11:20 a.m. View Comments

New center point bellcrank steering system for Capricorn F1-01

Capricorn has introduced an updated chassis and steering system for its F1-01 car that relocates the servo and moves weight closer to the centerline.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 28, 2016, 11:48 a.m. View Comments

Happy holidays from the Radio Controlled Track Owners Association [VIDEO]

The crew at MHOR R/C Raceway put together a clip of RC track staffers across the country wishing racers a happy holiday season with a stunning rendition of Jingle Bell Rock.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 23, 2016, 4:56 p.m. View Comments

New Graupner Colt X-8E radio system

Graupner has introduced a new pro-level 2.4 GHz transmitter called the Colt X-8E, with a 35-model memory, 3.5-inch color touchscreen, telemetry capability and more.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 23, 2016, 5:39 p.m. View Comments

New LRP FlowX TC Spec brushless racing speed control

The LRP FlowX ESC that Ronald Volker used to win the ISTC World Championship in China is now available.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 23, 2016, 12:44 p.m. View Comments

New Exotek Racing carbon fiber Exo-Six flex top plate and titanium rear axles for EVO6/TRF419

Exotek Racing has introduced a more flexible carbon fiber top plate for the Exo-Six conversion kit as well as titanium rear axles for the EVO6 and TRF419 drivetrain.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 23, 2016, 5:58 p.m. View Comments

Weight-saving bearing sleeves from Tekno RC

Tekno RC has introduced bearing sleeves that reduce rotational mass for quicker acceleration.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 23, 2016, 12:39 p.m. View Comments

Revamped black-gold Arrowmax 100mm wrenches

Arrowmax has revised its lineup of 100mm wrenches with the black-gold anodizing treatment.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 23, 2016, 1:01 p.m. View Comments

New Agama Racing A215SV 1/8-scale nitro buggy coming soon

Nemo Racing has announced that the new Agama A215SV nitro buggy will be available shortly after the New Year.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 23, 2016, 4:46 p.m. View Comments

New Hitec Phantom X4 charger

The newest multi-channel charging station from Hitec can power up 4 DJI Phantom smart batteries, two controllers and two smart devices all at once.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 23, 2016, 12:53 p.m. View Comments

Merry Christmas from everyone at LiveRC!

The LiveRC staff will be out of the office and newsroom December 24-27 to celebrate the Christmas holiday with family and friends. We'll be back to our regular schedule of the latest breaking news and RC's biggest stories on Wednesday, December 28.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 23, 2016, 6:06 p.m. View Comments

Washtenaw RC Raceway's fourth annual Walk to End Alzheimer's charity race

Next week, Washtenaw RC Raceway will be hosting a fourth annual event to benefit the Alzheimer's Association.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 23, 2016, 5:23 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Over three decades of 4WD Team Associated buggies

As Team Associated gets closer to the release of the B64, they've published a nearly-half hour documentary of the 4WD buggies that came before it - going all the way back to the hand-built prototype that Jay Halsey raced at the 1985 IFMAR Worlds.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 23, 2016, 5:11 p.m. View Comments

New Tesla T12 V3 "Black Edition" engine

Tesla has introduced a new version of its T12 engine with a black-anodized engine head as well as updates to the crankshaft and and crankcase for more bottom-end power.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 22, 2016, 11:11 a.m. View Comments

RDRP B6 black-gold brass electronics mounting plate

Revolution Design Racing Products has introduced a black-coated brass plate that fits into a machined pocket of the B6 chassis onto which the speed control and receiver can be mounted.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 22, 2016, 10:54 a.m. View Comments

Ogden and Kvidera won at Nitro Side Show Shootout

Cole Ogden won the Pro Buggy final and Jimbo Kvidera won the 40+ class at the fourth annual Nitro Side Show Shootout at Triple Nickel Raceway.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 22, 2016, 11:25 a.m. View Comments

Optional front anti-roll bars for XRAY XT2

XRAY has introduced optional spring steel front anti-roll bars to tune the steering response of the XT2 stadium truck.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 22, 2016, 11:31 a.m. View Comments

Privateer classes with handout tires to highlight 2017 JConcepts Super Cup Championship Series

Four tracks across Florida will host stops of the 2017 JConcepts Super Cup Championship Series with divisions available for racers of all levels - including Independent Stock classes that will use provided handout tires.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 22, 2016, 11:43 a.m. View Comments

New McFactory Motorsports aluminum chassis for Project 4X

McFactory Motorsports is preparing a radically-machined aluminum optional chassis for the Project 4X touring car.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 22, 2016, 12:12 p.m. View Comments

JConcepts 3D-printed elephant trunk-style B6 waterfall brace

The new elephant trunk-style B6 waterfall brace from JConcepts is more flexible than the stock piece for more traction.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 22, 2016, 12:33 p.m. View Comments

New Team Powers digital coreless low-profile servo

Team Powers has introduced a new low-profile digital servo with a coreless motor and an aluminum case.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 22, 2016, 12:38 p.m. View Comments

Mammuth Works Rewarron 1/3-scale short course truck coming soon [VIDEO]

Mammuth Works has begun taking pre-orders for the new Rewarron 1/3-scale short course truck - see it in action here!

Aaron Waldron Dec. 22, 2016, 12:54 p.m. View Comments

Check out Babuska Modelismo in Portugal [VIDEO]

Rui Reis converted an old warehouse building in the northwestern Portuguese city of São João da Madeira into an indoor RC racing haven - and he's looking for help to grow even further.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 22, 2016, 1:32 p.m. View Comments

New 175RC carbon fiber front shock tower and battery brace, lightweight wing mount screws for B6

175RC has introduced two new carbon fiber pieces - a front shock tower for flat arms and battery brace - as well as lightweight blue-anodized aluminum wing mount screws for the B6 platform.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 22, 2016, 2:17 p.m. View Comments

New HUDY 1/10-scale off-road car bag

HUDY has introduced a new hauler bag specifically designed to carry 1/10-scale off-road vehicles.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 21, 2016, 8:48 a.m. View Comments

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