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LRP distribution contract with Sanwa expired

Sanwa has announced that the distribution contract with LRP expired on June 30, 2017. A replacement distributor for LRP has yet to be announced.

Mike Garrison Aug. 15, 2017, 8:53 a.m. View Comments

New HUDY 1/10-scale off-road adjustable ride height gauge

HUDY has released their new adjustable ride height gauge for 1/10-scale off-road vehicles, measuring from 14mm to 20mm by twisting the gauge up or down to your desired setting.

Mike Garrison Aug. 14, 2017, 8:15 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Big wins or bad attitudes?

In this week's edition of "A Moment with Mike", Mike shared his opinion towards sponsors continuing to support drivers that have shown bad behavior on multiple accounts. Mike questions whether race wins alone is worth the support, despite the unfavor

Mike Garrison Aug. 14, 2017, 11:07 a.m. View Comments

Hejny cleaned up at T.A.R.A. Southern Scorcher

The 2017 Southern Scorcher from Lawton RC Raceway is in the books, and Brindon Hejny swept the show with four class wins.

Mike Garrison Aug. 14, 2017, 12:27 p.m. View Comments

POLL: What was most impressive at the ROAR Electric Off-Road Nationals?

Several drivers recorded brilliant performances at the ROAR Electric Off-Road Nationals at The Track this past weekend, and there was a lot that went on. What did you find most impressive?

Aaron Waldron Aug. 14, 2017, 6:40 a.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: Triple win for Tessmann, two titles for Tater, Cavalieri, Stoub and Wight with one each [VIDEO]

Ty Tessmann capped off an incredible weekend at The Track with the ROAR National Championship in 2WD, 4WD and Stadium Truck, and Tater Sontag won the Stock 2WD and Stadium Truck titles. Ryan Cavalieri won Modified Short Course, Dreighton Stoub won St

Aaron Waldron Aug. 13, 2017, 6:55 p.m. View Comments

Gruber grabbed title at soggy 200mm nitro touring car European Championship

Unusually wet weather in France threatened the EFRA European Championships for the 200mm nitro touring car division, but the race was able to be decided on the track - and WRC's Toni Gruber took the title.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 12, 2017, 5:30 p.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: Tessmann took 2WD, 4WD and Truck while Rivkin got short course in third Mod round [VIDEO]

XRAY's Ty Tessmann had the fastest round three times in the 2WD, 4WD and Stadium Truck classes, setting himself up to earn the overall in each, while Spencer Rivkin was fastest in Short Course as teammate Alex Kosciuszek moved into the points lead. H

Aaron Waldron Aug. 12, 2017, 1:34 p.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: Sontag, Stoub and Wight secured spec-class TQ's [VIDEO]

Tater Sontag set the fastest times in the final round of Stock 2WD and Stadium Truck to lock up the overall. In Stock 4WD, Dreighton Stoub already had the first starting spot on lock - and Jackson Brunson had the best run in Q4. And Will Cushing set

Aaron Waldron Aug. 12, 2017, 4:55 p.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: New gear from JConcepts, Pro-Line, TLR, Orion, Trinity and Yokomo

With Day Two of ROAR Electric Off-Road Nationals qualifying at The Track is underway, check out new prototype and pre-production items being used this weekend by drivers from JConcepts, Pro-Line Racing, Team Losi Racing, Team Orion, Trinity and Yokom

Aaron Waldron Aug. 12, 2017, 11:44 a.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: Stoub, Sontag and Wight best in third Spec round [VIDEO]

Dreighton Stoub became the third driver in as many rounds to set the fastest time in Stock Buggy, while he secured the overall in 4WD with a third-straight TQ run. Tater Sontag turned a new track record in Stock Truck to put the pressure on teammate

Aaron Waldron Aug. 12, 2017, 1:06 p.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: Tessmann secured 2WD, 4WD and Truck TQ; Cavalieri to start short course final up front [VIDEO]

Team Orion-powered, Pro-Line Racing-equipped XRAY star Ty Tessmann cleaned up in the final round of ROAR Electric Off-Road Nationals qualifying at The Track to lock up the overall TQ honors in 2WD, 4WD and Stadium Truck. Meanwhile, Ryan Cavalieri dro

Aaron Waldron Aug. 12, 2017, 6:44 p.m. View Comments

New SWORKz carbon fiber front upper a-arm wings

SWORKz has released new carbon fiber wings which mount to the front upper a-arms of the S35-3 1/8-scale buggy which are designed to add down-force for faster cornering.

Mike Garrison Aug. 11, 2017, 9:30 a.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: Phend, Maifield, Tessmann and Cavalieri fastest in first Modified round

Defending champions Dakotah Phend and Ryan Maifield set the quickest times in 2WD and 4WD, respectively, while Ty Tessmann recorded the best run of Stadium Truck and Ryan Cavalieri was best in Short Course. Here are the top twenty for each Modified c

Aaron Waldron Aug. 11, 2017, 1:32 p.m. View Comments

New Tamiya Porsche Turbo RSR Type 934 Black Edition

Tamiya has released a new black edition of the Porsche Turbo RSR Type 934 1/10-scale kit.

Mike Garrison Aug. 11, 2017, 8:51 a.m. View Comments

New TLR 22 4.0 stand up transmission conversion

TLR has released a new stand up transmission conversion for the 22 4.0 platform - which comes standard using a laydown style transmission.

Mike Garrison Aug. 11, 2017, 9:39 a.m. View Comments

New Tekno RC CVA driveshafts for the EB/NB48.4 buggies

Tekno RC has released new CVA driveshafts for the EB and NB48.4 1/8-scale buggies; designed to reduce wear and improve consistency.

Mike Garrison Aug. 11, 2017, 8:22 a.m. View Comments

New Reflex Racing tab battery hold down for the BD8

Reflex Racing has released a new tab battery hold down system for the Yokomo BD8 touring car; designed to eliminate the need for taping your battery into place.

Mike Garrison Aug. 11, 2017, 9:20 a.m. View Comments

New JQRacing GREY Edition eCar 1/8-scale buggy kit

JQRacing has announced the new GREY Edition 1/8-scale electric buggy kit now available for pre-order.

Mike Garrison Aug. 11, 2017, 8:30 a.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: Sontag, Stoub, Wyrick and Wight top first round of Spec classes

Tater Sontag was the fastest Stock 2WD driver, Dreighton Stoub topped the 13.5-turn 4WD class, Wayne Wyrick set the pace in Stadium Truck and Alan Wight was quickest in Short Course.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 11, 2017, 12:10 p.m. View Comments

New Team Associated Factory Team ball cup wrench

Team Associated has released their new Factory Team ball cup wrench; designed to speed up turnbuckle assembly for all B6 and B64 vehicles.

Mike Garrison Aug. 11, 2017, 9:10 a.m. View Comments

The Drake big air bashing with ARRMA 6S stunt truck [VIDEO]

Even a multi-time National Champion has to have a little fun backyard bashing once in awhile. Adam Drake shared this video of himself doing a little big air bashing with the ARRMA 6S LiPo powered monster truck.

Mike Garrison Aug. 11, 2017, 8:43 a.m. View Comments

New XRAY X10'18 coming soon

XRAY has announced that the European Championship winning X10 platform has been improved for 2018, and the X10'18 will be released soon.

Mike Garrison Aug. 11, 2017, 8:38 a.m. View Comments

Enjoy Drive group to host Emperor of Rome off-road race

The Enjoy Drive group will host the Emperor of Rome off-road race on September 16-17, with over 150 drivers already entered.

Mike Garrison Aug. 11, 2017, 10:08 a.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: Cushing cruised in 2WD while Stoub, Wyrick and Wight repeated in second spec round

After a runner-up score in Q1 William Cushing set the fastest time in the second round of Stock 2WD qualifying at the ROAR Nationals at The Track to grab the overall top spot overnight, while Dreighton Stoub, Wayne Wyrick and Alan Wight took steps cl

Aaron Waldron Aug. 11, 2017, 5:23 p.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: Tessmann topped two, Tollard and Cavalieri took Truck classes in round two [VIDEO]

Ty Tessmann is the overall leader in 2WD, 4WD and Stadium Truck after setting the fastest Buggy times in the second round, along with Cole Tollard's surprise Stadium Truck run, while Ryan Cavalieri is 2-for-2 in Short Course. Here are the top 20 i

Aaron Waldron Aug. 11, 2017, 6:28 p.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: The Track tour and layout map with Dakotah Phend

Can't make it to this year's ROAR Nationals at The Track? Take a look inside the facility - and hear what defending 2WD champion Dakotah Phend thinks about each section of the layout.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 11, 2017, 3:22 p.m. View Comments

New Raw Speed B6 body coming soon [VIDEO]

Raw Speed showed off an all-white prototype of its upcoming B6 body - along with a cool clip showing how it's made.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 11, 2017, 9:41 a.m. View Comments

New VRP 2018-version gullwing front shock tower for B6

Vision Racing Products updated its gullwing front shock tower for the B6 with a double-beveled edge that is less likely to snag on carpet and turf tracks.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 11, 2017, 1:47 p.m. View Comments

New TLR 22-4 low-profile body debuted at ROAR Nationals

In the newest TLR blog update, JR Mitch shared a first look at a new low-profile body for the 22-4 1.0 and 2.0 buggy which made its debut today at the ROAR 1/10-scale Off-road Nationals.

Mike Garrison Aug. 10, 2017, 8:32 a.m. View Comments

SWORKz shared a first look at new S35-3T truggy CAD drawings

SWORKz has shared a first look at the new S35-3T nitro truggy kit with the release of four new CAD drawings surrounding all four corners of the truck.

Mike Garrison Aug. 10, 2017, 8:41 a.m. View Comments

TLR announced new 22 4.0 SR Spec Racer 2wd buggy kit coming soon

Following in the footsteps of the 22 3.0 SR buggy, TLR has announced that a new 22 4.0 SR Spec Racer 1/10-scale 2wd buggy kit will be available mid-September, 2017.

Mike Garrison Aug. 10, 2017, 7:55 a.m. View Comments

Matt Gerald returns to Red Bud, the track that changed his life

LiveRC sponsored single buggy racer, Matt Gerald, makes his return to Red Bud this weekend as part of the TORC Series. This year's Rumble at RedBud has a special meaning for Matt, as five years ago at this venue, his life changed forever.

Mike Garrison Aug. 10, 2017, 9:04 a.m. View Comments

Team Associated Summer Series round three recap from Fastlane Raceway

The Team Associated Summer Series includes 1/8-scale racing on the outdoor track running simultaneously with 1/10-scale racing on the indoor track. Due to nearly 4" of overnight flooding, the 1/8-scale portion of Round 3 was cancelled. A few racers m

Mike Garrison Aug. 10, 2017, 11:15 a.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: Tessmann topped seeding charts, Rivkin fastest in short course

In his first ROAR Electric Off-Road Nationals since joining XRAY, Ty Tessmann tore up The Track with the fastest three consecutive laps in 2WD, 4WD and Stadium Truck. Meanwhile, Team Associated's Spencer Rivkin set the best seeding time in Short Cour

Aaron Waldron Aug. 10, 2017, 10:14 p.m. View Comments

New FX Engines low-profile engine heads

FX Engines has released new 6, 7, and 8 rib engine heads with a low-profile design to lower weight and center of gravity.

Mike Garrison Aug. 10, 2017, 8:24 a.m. View Comments

New 3DRC fan guards and Type C touring car wing, plus a first look at upcoming pinion caddies

3DRC introduced new 30mm and 40mm fan guards and a third different touring car wing design, as well as showed off images of a future pinion caddy.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 9, 2017, 10:56 a.m. View Comments

Tacoma RC Raceway to host ten-hour 2WD buggy endurance race on August 27

On August 27, ten teams of five drivers will be picked out of a hat to compete in a ten-hour-long race of 13.5-powered buggies at Tacoma RC Raceway.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 9, 2017, 9:25 a.m. View Comments

Thirtieth annual DirtRunners Challenge scheduled for September 9-10

The DirtRunners RC Car Club in Oak Ridge, New Jersey will be celebrating an impressive milestone alongside off-road and dirt oval racers of all kinds and skill levels.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 9, 2017, 11:54 a.m. View Comments

Third annual SiKcross scheduled for September 1-3 at Pro-Line test track

The track built behind Pro-Line Racing headquarters will once again host the Sik Track Designs SiKcross - where the main events start out of a drop-down gate, and 5150 Media Productions will shoot an episode of Come Drive With Us

Aaron Waldron Aug. 9, 2017, 9:06 a.m. View Comments

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