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Pro-Line's Ambush 1/25-scale RTR rock crawler tours Pro-Line Racing office [VIDEO]

Pro-Line Racing has introduced the Ambush, a 1/25-scale RTR rock crawler that's perfect for climbing around the office. Watch the Ambush crawl through PL headquarters - then stay for a replay of a panel discussion with four team members about the sho

Aaron Waldron Sept. 6, 2016, 3 p.m. View Comments

Yokomo's Martin Hofer shows how to prepare plastic pieces for building [VIDEO]

Team Yokomo driver Martin Hofer has launched a new video series detailing a kit build with a first episode that shows how to prepare plastic components for initial construction.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 6, 2016, 10:59 a.m. View Comments

New Trinity Equalizer brushless spec racing motors

Trinity's new Equalizer 17.5-turn motors feature a "tamper-proof" sticker that discourages opening the motor, deterring cheaters from taking advantage of spec-class rules.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 6, 2016, 9:20 a.m. View Comments

McBride, Savoya and Peters won Dragon Stone Asian Buggy Championship [VIDEO]

Despite the threat of rain in Liaoyang City, China, the inaugural Dragon Stone Asian Buggy Championship by Scotty Ernst Productions finished up after two rounds of qualifying and the finals which crowned winners in three different categories - Kyle M

Aaron Waldron Sept. 6, 2016, 2:52 p.m. View Comments

Kicking off the inaugural Dragon Stone Asian Buggy Championship in China

The Dragon Stone Asian Buggy Championship drew some of the fastest off-road racers from around the world, as well as regions spreading across China, to compete on one of the world's most magnificent tracks. Check out this photo montage from opening c

Aaron Waldron Sept. 2, 2016, 1:37 p.m. View Comments

Valles, Jeric, Zhang and Smith earned tickets to Japan at Tamiya Championship Series finals [VIDEO]

Eight champions were crowned at the Tamiya Championship Series finals at Tamiya America Raceway, and four of them will compete at the World Championships in Japan in November!

Aaron Waldron Sept. 2, 2016, 11:20 a.m. View Comments

REDS Racing released Race Ready engines by Elliott Boots

Now you can purchase an assortment of REDS Racing engines and combos broken-in and tuned by two-time European Champion Elliott Boots.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 2, 2016, 10:22 a.m. View Comments

New MIP Puck outdrives for B6/5-Series gear diff

With MIP's new outdrives for the B6 and 5-Series gear differential, you can install your choice of Puck or Roller drivetrain.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 2, 2016, 9:57 a.m. View Comments

VBC Racing signed Marc Fischer

Less than a week after wrapping up the IFMAR ISTC World Championships in China, Marc Fischer has joined the VBC Racing team.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 2, 2016, 10:12 a.m. View Comments

Kilic's first ever German Nationals round win locked up second overall

Nemo Racing's 12-year-old off-road racing sensation Burak Kilic won the German Nationals finale last weekend, notching his first career victory and clinching second overall for the 2016 season.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 2, 2016, 8:12 a.m. View Comments

New VRP aluminum center diff brace for RC8B3

Vision Racing Products has introduced a machined aluminum center diff brace for the RC8B3 that reduces flex for more consistent braking performance. http://www.liverc.com/news/new_products/12817-New_VRP_aluminum_center_diff_brace_for_RC8B3/

Aaron Waldron Sept. 2, 2016, 9:22 a.m. View Comments

Kyosho to re-release Turbo Scorpion 2WD buggy

As first reported by Japanese site RC Monkey, the 2WD Turbo Scorpion buggy will be Kyosho's next re-release.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 2, 2016, 8:59 a.m. View Comments

Sneak peek at upcoming Pro-Line Racing Hyrax crawler tire

The graphic artist from Pro-Line Racing shared a look at this new tread pattern in the company's official Facebook fan page.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 2, 2016, 10:36 a.m. View Comments

New Arrowmax black-golden LED pit light

Arrowmax's folding aluminum pit light is the latest accessory to become available with golden accents to set off the black anodizing treatment.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 2, 2016, 11:05 a.m. View Comments

Greiner and Kurzbuch to headline Euro Nitro Series to Austria for round three

Newly-crowned 200mm world champion Dominic Greiner and defending 1/8-scale title-holder Simon Kurzbuch will line up on the grid in Aigen after the Euro Nitro Series took a two-and-a-half-month break.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 1, 2016, 7:28 a.m. View Comments

Serpent Viper 977 Evo 2 coming soon

Serpent will announce details of its second-generation Viper 977 Evo 2 in the coming week.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 1, 2016, 1:29 p.m. View Comments

New JConcepts tire washing brush

This new JConcepts tire washing brush is shaped to provide grip when washing by hand - and includes hardware to mount it to the bottom of a plastic wash bucket.

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

New Exotek Racing titanium front axles, aluminum wing mounts and hexes for B6 platform

Exotek Racing now offers Flite lightweight titanium front axles, as well as black- or blue-anodized wing mounts and rear hexes for the B6 and B6D.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 1, 2016, 9:46 a.m. View Comments

Drake demonstrates how to pack for air travel [VIDEO]

Ever considered flying to an RC race? Watch Mugen Seiki's Adam Drake show you how to pack your stuff.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 1, 2016, 10 a.m. View Comments

Sawna's new waterproof, antenna-less RX481WP receiver and HVS-702 low-profile receiver

LRP announced that Sanwa has released two new items - a waterproof version of the RX481 receiver and a LiPo-ready low-profile servo.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 1, 2016, 10:46 a.m. View Comments

New Hobbywing WiFi Express Module [VIDEO]

With Hobbywing's new WiFi Express Module, you can tune your speed control from your cell phone - from the drivers' stand, if necessary.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 1, 2016, 11:23 a.m. View Comments

Team Tekin signed Jimmy Maddison

After running Tekin motors that he bought off the shelf, British on-road racer Jimmy Maddison was added to the team.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 1, 2016, 1:35 p.m. View Comments

MIP Roller Pucks for B6 gear diff

If you're running a B6 or B6D buggy with a gear differential, MIP has you covered with this latest set of Roller Pucks.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 1, 2016, 7:41 a.m. View Comments

New PROTOform 2017 Ford GT 200mm World GT-R body, BMR-12 shell, Formula 1 wings and Swift-235 PRO 10 lid

PROTOform's latest batch of releases include a stunning Ford GT shell for GT-R class chassis, a balanced new BMR-12 body for stock and modified 1/12-scale racers, front and rear wings to fit a variety of F1 cars and the brand's first PRO 10 shell in

Aaron Waldron Sept. 1, 2016, 9:12 a.m. View Comments

New PR Racing 11-degree caster blocks for SB401

PR Racing has introduced new 11-degree caster blocks for the SB401 4WD buggy.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 31, 2016, 12:31 p.m. View Comments

Layton won Stock Buggy at Surf City Classic

Team Powers driver Kyle Layton backed up his recent 2WD Stock Buggy national title with a win in front of 104 other stock buggy racers at the hotly contested Surf City Classic hosted by OCRC Raceway last weekend.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 31, 2016, 9:51 a.m. View Comments

New ST Racing Concepts machined aluminum option parts for ARRMA vehicles

ST Racing Concepts has introduced an assortment of colorful items for the Granite, Raider, Vorteks and Fury vehicles.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 31, 2016, 10:59 a.m. View Comments

Lutz and Bornhorst traded Pro-Line Shootout wins

The dominant duo of Tekno RC teammates, Ryan Lutz and Joe Bornhorst, combined to TQ and win all three classes at the Pro-Line Shootout at Thornhill Racing Circuit.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 31, 2016, 11:12 a.m. View Comments

ARCOR preparing for next weekend's 23rd annual Tumbleweed Classic

ARCOR - Albuquerque's RC Car Off-Road Raceway - will host nitro and electric off-road racers from all over the southwest and beyond for the 23rd annual Tumbleweed Classic on September 9-11.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 31, 2016, 12:59 p.m. View Comments

New VRP SpurGuard motor plates for B6 platform

Vision Racing Products has introduced standard and lightweight 7075 aluminum motor plates for the B6 and B6D in a few different color variations.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 31, 2016, 11:53 a.m. View Comments

Branson signed with Infinity

World championship finalist Kyle Branson has joined the Infinity team to race the brand's nitro 1/8- and 1/10-scale vehicles, as well as upcoming electric-powered chassis.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 31, 2016, 12:05 p.m. View Comments

Flying Cars movie featuring Team Associated vehicles [VIDEO]

Check out the first teaser for Flying Cars, an independent feature film in which the main character falls in love with racing - and jumping - RC cars.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 31, 2016, 10:08 a.m. View Comments

Team ARC USA signed Brandon Cho

Defending KO Propo Grand Prix champion Brandon Cho will compete with the ARC R8.0 through the end of next season.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 31, 2016, 9:41 a.m. View Comments

Haasbroek won third straight South African national title

REDS Racing powered Miguel Haasbroek to the South African national championship in 1/8-scale buggy for the third year in a row.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 31, 2016, 10:33 a.m. View Comments

GUEST POST: OCRC Raceway's Robert Black on running a place for pros versus joes

Robert Black, the owner of OCRC Raceway, shared his thoughts on owning an RC racetrack - and who it's really for. http://www.liverc.com/news/special_features/12794-GUEST_POST%3A_OCRC_Raceway%27s_Robert_Black_on_running_a_place_for_pros_versus_joes/

Aaron Waldron Aug. 30, 2016, 11:48 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Volker is IFMAR ISTC World Champion

After a brilliant drive in the third A-Main, Ronald Volker and his new Team Yokomo BD8 won the overall title.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 27, 2016, 5:23 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: A1 dominated by Coelho

The stage is set, the drivers have done everything they need to prepare themselves for A1 of the 2016 IFMAR ISTC World Championship. It's time to race and A1 was a battle for everyone, but one individual... Xray's Bruno Coelho.

Thomas Tran Aug. 27, 2016, 2:12 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Volker takes A2 with Coelho mistake

A1 went to Xray's Bruno Coelho, but the field will never give up. Yokomo's Ronald Volker would come back in A2 as the weather was rapidly changing and the forecast looking like wind and rain. The race organizers would rush into A2 as soon as possible

Thomas Tran Aug. 27, 2016, 3:37 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: The full qual points list!

Here is the complete qual sheet with every driver in attendance. Not only can you find the A-main order, but also any of your friends competing here at the 2016 IFMAR ISTC World Championship in Beijing, China!

Thomas Tran Aug. 27, 2016, 12:22 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Inside Ronald Volker's BD8 World's touring car

The announcement has been confirmed and photos finally released. Ronald Volker has been putting in countless hours with relentless testing to improve the performance of the BD7 2016 with goals to make the car more rounded on different track surfaces.

Thomas Tran Aug. 26, 2016, 7:40 p.m. View Comments

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