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IFMAR WORLDS: Matsukura and Kurzbuch Top Round 1 and 2 of Qualifying

Naoto Matsukura and Simon Kurzbuch topped the first two rounds of qualifying at the 2019 1/8th IFMAR Worlds at Steel City Raceway sponsored by Infinity.

Tyler Hooks Oct. 31, 2019, 2:38 p.m. View Comments

IFMAR WORLDS: Greiner and Balestri TQ Round 3 and 4

Dominic Greiner and Dario Balestri would become the 3rd and 4th different individual TQ's in rounds 3 and 4 at the 2019 IFMAR 1/8th Worlds.

Tyler Hooks Oct. 31, 2019, 8:21 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Steel City's First Race - 2018 PROTOform Grand Prix [VIDEO]

For this week's Flashback Friday we travel back to the first ever R/C race at Steel City R/C Speedway, host of this week's IFMAR World Championship, for the 2018 PROTOform Nitro Grand Prix.

Mike Garrison Oct. 31, 2019, 3:14 p.m. View Comments

New JConcepts SCT Fling King Tires

JConcepts releases their new "Fling King" deep tread tractor tires to fit 3.0" x 2.2" SCT wheels.

Mike Garrison Oct. 31, 2019, 12:10 p.m. View Comments

Kiyoi and Siwada Win ONETEN 2019/2020 R1

The first round of ONETEN Series took place last weekend in Shangai.

Tyler Hooks Oct. 31, 2019, 10:22 a.m. View Comments

Ask Ray Munday: Get More Traction [VIDEO]

In this video Ray Munday covers the fundamental ways that tyre traction is generated and how to 'drive the tyre' to get the most traction out of your race package.

Tyler Hooks Oct. 31, 2019, 9:57 a.m. View Comments

Extra Lap Podcast: David Orbell and Matthew Gonzales

David Orbell from MROracing talks about his new RC project the Inspire4. Matthew Gonzales catches up with the lads re his recent win at the JConcept Carpet Nationals.

Tyler Hooks Oct. 30, 2019, 11:24 a.m. View Comments

New Hong Nor X3 Aluminum Sway Bar Holder

Hong Nor has released a new aluminum sway bar holder with bearings, designed to provide smooth operation and less binding of the sway bar on the X3 Buggy and GT vehicles.

Mike Garrison Oct. 30, 2019, 8:47 a.m. View Comments

Gotzl Takes 3 at Czech Masters R1

The first round of the new Czech series, Czech Masters, took a place last weekend in Sport Arena Prague.

Tyler Hooks Oct. 30, 2019, 10:08 a.m. View Comments

New LFR A2.1 Tactic Body and Front Scoop for the Tekno NB48 2.0

Leadfinger Racing has announced a "pre-release" of the new A2.1 Tactic body and front scoop for the Tekno RC NB48 2.0 1/8 nitro buggy.

Mike Garrison Oct. 30, 2019, 3:35 p.m. View Comments

IFMAR WORLDS: Wednesday Qualifying Cancelled Due to Wind Safety Risks

Racing has been CANCELLED for today due to extreme high winds and for the safety of racers and spectators. Qualifying will resume tomorrow Thursday, October 31st.

Mike Garrison Oct. 30, 2019, 9:18 a.m. View Comments

IFMAR WORLDS: Balestri is 2019 1/8th IFMAR Worlds Top Seed

Dario Balestri was easily the man to beat yesterday in Seeding Practice yesterday at the 2019 IFMAR 1/8th Worlds taking 3/4 of the official practice rounds.

Tyler Hooks Oct. 30, 2019, 10:28 a.m. View Comments

Speedzone Announces Evolution Brand and Competition LiPo Packs

Speedzone announces the Evolution brand, designed for and dedicated to competitive racing.

Mike Garrison Oct. 30, 2019, 8:38 a.m. View Comments

New Sworkz S14-3D 4wd Buggy

Based on the 2018 S14-3 carpet edition, SWORKz further developed its 1/10 off road buggy and came out with the S14-3D(Dirt Edition).

Tyler Hooks Oct. 29, 2019, 10:34 a.m. View Comments

New Team Associated Countertop/Setup Mats

Team Associated has released all-new 2019 Countertop/Setup Mats come in four branded styles: Team Associated, Reedy Power, Factory Team, and Element.

Tyler Hooks Oct. 29, 2019, 10:28 a.m. View Comments

The Dirt Racing Announces Buggyland USA 2019

The Dirt Racing has teamed up with the famous Buggyland event creators from Spain to present the Buggyland USA 2019 event at Thunder Alley Raceway on November 22-24, 2019.

Mike Garrison Oct. 29, 2019, 11 a.m. View Comments

New Team Associated Factory Team White T-Shirts

These Team Associated FT white T-shirts are an American-made blend of soft 100% cotton and available in six sizes. Our redesigned Factory Team logo is on the front, marking its wearer as a hop-up expert!

Tyler Hooks Oct. 29, 2019, 11:21 a.m. View Comments

Rivkin Behind The Scenes: The BK Classic

Spencer Rivkin takes you behind the scenes at the BK Classic in his newest vlog.

Tyler Hooks Oct. 29, 2019, 11:08 a.m. View Comments

Culmsee Wins Fear Farm 2.0 Event

Pelle Culmsee took the win at the Fear Farm 2.0 event with Sworkz, Picco, and TPro.

Tyler Hooks Oct. 28, 2019, 10:46 a.m. View Comments

Adam Drake Announces New O.S. Speed B21AD2 Engine Coming Soon

Adam Drake has announced that the new O.S. Speed B21AD2 .21 nitro engine is coming soon.

Mike Garrison Oct. 28, 2019, 10:56 a.m. View Comments

New Serpent X20 Touring Car

X20 is the result of utilizing past years design of the Eryx and 4x 1/10 touring car.

Tyler Hooks Oct. 28, 2019, 11:03 a.m. View Comments

Hagberg and Ratheisky Win 2019/2020 EOS R1 for Xray

Xray took two wins at the first round of the 2019/2020 EOS Series with the new T4'20 with Alex Hagberg and Jan Ratheisky.

Tyler Hooks Oct. 28, 2019, 11:18 a.m. View Comments

Van Helmond and Van Genechten Win WIC Finale

On October 26-27 it was time. The season-end Winter IS Coming 2019 was ridden at the M.A.C.H.-One cirquit in Helmond (the Netherlands).

Tyler Hooks Oct. 28, 2019, 11:37 a.m. View Comments

Sworkz Set to Distribute RC Project

SWORKz is happy to announce the partnership with RC Project. SWORKz will be the worldwide distributor of the products from the italian tuning specialist.

Tyler Hooks Oct. 28, 2019, 11:54 a.m. View Comments

Phend and Marasco Win 2019 Masters of Dirt

Trinity took 6 classes at the 2019 Masters of Dirt with Dakotah Phend and AJ Marasco.

Tyler Hooks Oct. 28, 2019, 12:15 p.m. View Comments

Ryan Cavalieri and Yokomo Parting Ways? TLR? [UPDATE]

With the news of Cavalieri parting ways with Yokomo becoming more widely accepted, new rumors of Pudge moving over to Team Losi Racing is the new rumor. Cav has further ignited the fire on this #ThrowbackThursday to his days with Team Losi in the pas

Mike Garrison Oct. 28, 2019, 2:54 p.m. View Comments

Caldwell, Hooks, and Day Win the 2019 RC Pro 1/8th Finals

Here are the results from the 2019 RC Pro 1/8th finals held at Indy RC World.

Tyler Hooks Oct. 28, 2019, 4:08 p.m. View Comments

New Pro-Line Racing Avenger HP Belted 1/8 Buggy Street Tires

Pro-Line is proud to introduce the new Avenger HP Belted 1/8 buggy pre-mounted street tires.

Mike Garrison Oct. 25, 2019, 9:48 a.m. View Comments

LIVE COVERAGE - 2019 IFMAR 1/8 IC Track World Championship

The LiveRC crew is headed to Fontana, California to bring you our largest live R/C broadcast to date for the 2019 IFMAR 1/8 IC Track World Championship at Steel City Speedway - presented by Infinity!

Mike Garrison Oct. 25, 2019, 8:23 a.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: Should Stools Be Allowed on the Drivers Stand for Drivers Who Are Taller Than the Railing?

For this week's Monday Morning Poll we want to know - should stools be allowed on the drivers stand for drivers who are taller than the railing? Take the poll and share your opinions below!

Mike Garrison Oct. 25, 2019, 8:56 a.m. View Comments

A State of RC: Spencer Rivkin

This week we are joined by none other than the reigning 2wd off road world champion, Spencer Rivkin.

Tyler Hooks Oct. 25, 2019, 9:09 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts Remembering Brian Kinwald [VIDEO]

Sit back and enjoy the many stories told by Brian's friends and family taken during the inaugural BKlassic hosted by Hobby Action RC Raceway.

Mike Garrison Oct. 25, 2019, 9:17 a.m. View Comments

Bregante Wins Metropolitan Championships R9

This past Saturday, the ninth round of the Metropolitan Touring Eco Championship was held at the Herman Matticoli Circuit in Buenos Aires.

Tyler Hooks Oct. 25, 2019, 9:18 a.m. View Comments

New HB Racing E819 Announcement

New from HB Racing is the E819 electric 1/8 buggy. The E819 takes all of the improved features introduced on the 2019 DNC E-Buggy champion E817 V2, and adds a host of new features designed to make it faster and more durable.

Tyler Hooks Oct. 25, 2019, 9:24 a.m. View Comments