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Evans confirmed to be driving Reedy-powered Team Associated vehicles

Former ROAR National Champion and Reedy Race Invitational winner Dustin Evans will be racing Reedy-powered Team Associated vehicles this season.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 3, 2017, 12:34 p.m. View Comments

Wilck signed with Arrowmax

ISTC world championship third place finisher Viktor Wilck has agreed to use Arrowmax products.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 3, 2017, 9:28 a.m. View Comments

Inaugural B.R.A.P. Silt Sling at W.C.R.C Rivers Edge in March

Alex Birmingham is launching Birmingham Race Announcing Productions with an outdoor off-road race at WCRC Rivers Edge in Wilkesboro, North Carolina.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 3, 2017, 9:03 a.m. View Comments

Jones jumped back to Team Losi Racing

After spending the 2016 season with Associated, Tyler Jones has returned to the Team Losi Racing roster.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 3, 2017, 3:32 p.m. View Comments

Watch Drake set gear mesh on E-buggy [VIDEO]

In his latest video, Adam Drake demonstrates how to properly set the gear mesh on an E-buggy using his Mugen Seiki Racing MBX7R Eco.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 3, 2017, 9:22 a.m. View Comments

Tessmann confirmed at XRAY

XRAY has formally announced the signing of IFMAR world champion Ty Tessmann.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 3, 2017, 11:10 a.m. View Comments

Cavalieri confirmed at JConcepts [VIDEO]

The rumors were true - 4-time world champion and 24-time national champion Ryan Cavalieri has switched to JConcepts.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 3, 2017, 10:15 a.m. View Comments

Lutz announced departure from Alpha Plus

After seven years using Alpha Plus engines, Ryan Lutz will be using something else for the 2017 season.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 3, 2017, 9:59 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts confirmed Ronnefalk signing [VIDEO]

Reigning 1/8-scale off-road world champion David Ronnefalk has been officially announced as a member of the JConcepts team.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 3, 2017, 1:45 p.m. View Comments

More details of upcoming Team Scorpion Racing Bergonzoni RSV4 nitro buggy

Showgameshop has published new details of the upcoming Team Scorpion Racing Bergonzoni RSV4 - including photos of the chassis and components, as well as an official release date.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 3, 2017, 2:15 p.m. View Comments

Gerard signed with SOAR Racing USA

Midwest off-road racer Dylan Gerard has returned to RC racing after a hiatus and joined the SOAR Racing USA team.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 3, 2017, 2:29 p.m. View Comments

Cavalieri confirmed at Muchmore Racing

It's official - four-time former world champion Ryan Cavalieri will be powered by Muchmore Racing next season.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 30, 2016, 11:02 a.m. View Comments

New Losi Rock Rey 1/10-scale 2.2-inch rock racer [VIDEO]

Losi has introduced a new 1/10-scale rock racer RTR with 2.2-inch wheels, Dynamite Fuze brushless power and more. See it in action here!

Aaron Waldron Dec. 30, 2016, 11:25 a.m. View Comments

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

New PR Racing SB401 LW 4WD buggy kit

PR Racing has introduced a special lightweight version of its SB401 4WD off-road buggy with revised drivetrain components and various other upgrades.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 30, 2016, 9:56 a.m. View Comments

Oscar and Bryan Baldo confirmed at AKA Products

Racing Experience and AKA Europe have announced that Spanish off-road racing brothers Bryan Baldo and Oscar Baldo will use AKA Products tires next year.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 30, 2016, 10:43 a.m. View Comments

Tessmann issued statement on departure from HB Racing

On the brink of the New Year, former world champion Ty Tessmann bid farewell to HB Racing with a post on social media.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 30, 2016, 10:53 a.m. View Comments

Ronnefalk crowned VRC Pro world champion [VIDEO]

2016 IFMAR World Champion David Ronnefalk repeated the feat online by winning the VRC Pro world championship on a thoughtfully-recreated digital version of the Las Vegas course.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 30, 2016, 3:57 p.m. View Comments

First images of upcoming Bergonzoni RSV4 1/8-scale nitro buggy

Showgameshop and Biohazard Racing have provided the first teaser images of the upcoming Team Scorpion Racing Bergonzoni RSV4 1/8-scale nitro buggy, due after the first of the year.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 30, 2016, 10:17 a.m. View Comments

Official statement on future of Tamiya Racing Factory

Tamiya published a short paragraph addressing what will happen to Tamiya Racing Factory products and trackside appearances in 2017 and beyond - but didn't really offer much clarity.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 30, 2016, 12:06 p.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

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

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

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 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

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 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 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

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

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

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 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

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 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

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 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

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

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

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

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