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NEMO Racing promoted former juniors Currie, Nibblet and Skidmore to A-team

After a successful 2015 campaign, three young racers will join European Champion Darren Bloomfield and the rest of the NEMO Racing squad.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 29, 2015, 11:50 a.m. View Comments

Jamrock Nationals VI to host electric and nitro racing over consecutive weekends

The Jamrock RC Car Club is inviting all racers to compete in electric on-road racing on January 31, with nitro classes offered on February 6.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 29, 2015, 12:02 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Mike Truhe tells all about the switch to Mugen Seiki

Read what former national champion and Worlds runner-up Mike Truhe had to say about the surprise switch to Mugen Seiki Racing.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 29, 2015, 4:51 p.m. View Comments

Team Orion and Ty Tessmann agreed to two-year contract extension

After scoring many major wins over the last three years, Ty Tessmann has committed to using Team Orion electronics through 2017.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 29, 2015, 11:33 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts Hazard steering wheel for M12 and MT-4 radios

JConcepts has created a new steering wheel for popular Airtronics/Sanwa radios that mimics the Hazard wheel design.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 29, 2015, 3:38 p.m. View Comments

ARC to debut new R11 touring car in January

The successor to ARC's R10 is expected to be released after the beginning of 2016.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 29, 2015, 5:22 p.m. View Comments

TND Designs 3-gear mid-motor transmission for RB6

16-year-old racer Tilar Pollack and TND Designs teamed up to produce a 3-gear transmission for the Kyosho RB6 2WD buggy.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 28, 2015, 1:26 p.m. View Comments

Mugen Seiki Racing signed Mike Truhe

Former national champion Mike Truhe has agreed to race for Mugen Seiki in 2016.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 28, 2015, 2:48 p.m. View Comments

Dustin Evans inked one-year contract extension with Team Orion

Former national champion and Reedy Race Invitational winner Dustin Evans will stick with Team Orion power through the 2016 season.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 28, 2015, 4:14 p.m. View Comments

Coolest backyard track ever to host New Year's Day race in NorCal's Bay Area

Sean Catucci is hosting a race and barbecue on Friday afternoon on the amazing carpet course built in the backyard of his Brentwood, CA home.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 28, 2015, 5:16 p.m. View Comments

Team Magic HRC 2016 touring team hoodies

HRC Distribution is offering the official sweatshirt of its racing team in five sizes.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 28, 2015, 7:43 p.m. View Comments

Mugen Seiki Europe's new website

Mugen Seiki Europe has launched a completely redesigned home on the web.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 28, 2015, 8:31 p.m. View Comments

DKT carbon fiber shock towers and front shock tower protector for MBX7R

Italian accessory manufacturer DKT has released lightweight carbon fiber shock towers for the nitro and electric buggy platform.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 28, 2015, 9:05 p.m. View Comments

Kosciuszek cleaned up at Wolcott Hobbies Winter Chiller

Team Associated driver Alex Kosciuszek dominated the 2WD and 4WD classes at Wolcott Hobbies and Raceway in Connecticut.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 28, 2015, 11:08 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts 7mm and 17mm Quick Spin wheel wrenches

JConcepts has released a 17mm wheel wrench in blue and black anodizing, making tire changes fast and easy.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 28, 2015, 10:57 a.m. View Comments

Shin Adachi joined Serpent for nitro off-road

Yokomo engineer and Japanese nationals finalist Shin Adachi has signed with Serpent to race 1/8-scale off-road in 2016.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 28, 2015, 11:23 a.m. View Comments

First images of upcoming SWORKz S350 EVOII Limited [GALLERY]

SWORKz has published pictures of their newest 1/8-scale buggy, due to begin shipping during the second half of January 2016.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 28, 2015, 11:44 a.m. View Comments

Pro-Line Racing and 5150 Media Productions took on 5th annual Recon G6 birthday bash [VIDEO]

Pro-Line Racing and 5150 Media Productions, the team behind the Come Drive With Us series, slowed down to celebrate the anniversary of one of RC's biggest rock crawling events.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 28, 2015, 12:05 p.m. View Comments

New JQ Racing THE Car Factory White Edition available with REDS engine and Savox servos [VIDEO]

The latest version of THE Car from JQ Racing is available with or without an engine and/or servos, and unlocks access to future prototype testing parts.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 28, 2015, 12:53 p.m. View Comments

Reilley Motorsports Blinky Buster ESC tech tool

The Reilley Motorsports Blinky Buster can be used by tracks and race directors to ensure spec class drivers have not tampered with the non-timing modes of their speed controls.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 28, 2015, 2:15 p.m. View Comments

Serpent's new S411 ERYX 4.0 touring car

Serpent published the full details of the upcoming S411 ERYX 4.0 touring car to its website.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 23, 2015, 2:23 p.m. View Comments

JConcepts Dirt Wheel foam steering wheel grip

JConcepts and Brian "the Dirtinator" Kinwald teamed up to design and produce this bright yellow, comfortable foam cushion for the steering wheel on your favorite transmitter.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 23, 2015, 1:23 p.m. View Comments

Watch the Ty Tessmann Worlds Replica giveaway [LIVE]

Tune in to watch Ty Tessmann give away a hand-built copy of his World Championship-winning buggy!

Aaron Waldron Dec. 23, 2015, 12:44 p.m. View Comments

RC Concept 2016 calendar and "Guess the two new drivers" contest

RC Concept has released a 2016 calendar with notable races marked, and are offering them as a prize for a social media contest in which you must guess the brand's new top drivers.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 23, 2015, 11:19 a.m. View Comments

Ogden signed with Advantage Racing Products and Speed RC

2016 Worlds qualifier and current "Top 25 RC" ranked driver Cole Ogden will represent Advantage Racing Products and Speed RC for the 2016 season.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 23, 2015, 11:08 a.m. View Comments

Watch AMainHobbies fulfill a couple of lucky customers' wish lists [VIDEO]

Very cool AMainHobbies holiday promo where the CEO, Kendall Bennett, calls a couple of lucky customers and offers to buy the items on their online wish lists.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 23, 2015, 11:02 a.m. View Comments

New JTP apparel for men and women

Jared Tebo's JTP RC line has released new t-shirts and a hoodie.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 23, 2015, 10:56 a.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: My first RC car

I got my first hobby-grade RC car for Christmas over 20 years ago. Here's what I remember about it.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 23, 2015, 5:43 p.m. View Comments

Traxxas added self-righting to E-Maxx and Stampede 4x4 VXL with TSM firmware update [VIDEO]

Download the Traxxas Link app and use the optional wireless module to add this awesome anti-turn marshal feature to your Traxxas monster truck.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 23, 2015, 3:16 p.m. View Comments

Merry Christmas from everyone at LiveRC!

The LiveRC staff will be out of the office and newsroom December 24-25, 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 Monday, December 28.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 23, 2015, 6:24 p.m. View Comments

New XRAY spur gears for XB2 and XB4

XRAY has released a new range of spur gears to fit the three-pad slipper clutch on the latest XB4 and XB2 models.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 23, 2015, 3:02 p.m. View Comments

AVID titanium ball stud set for XB2 buggy

AVID has released a full assortment of metric-sized titanium ballstuds for XRAY's new 2WD buggy platform.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 22, 2015, 12:17 p.m. View Comments

New HPI Racing Vaughn Gittin Jr. Ford Mustang RTR Spec 5 RS4 Sport 3

The HPI Racing RS4 Sport 3 RTR topped off with a Vaughn Gittin Jr. Ford Mustang Spec 5 body, ready to torture parking lots everywhere.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 22, 2015, 3:11 p.m. View Comments

Second teaser image of upcoming REDS TXX Pro 1/8-scale ESC

REDS Racing has published the first official photo of their upcoming 1/8-scale racing speed control, the TXX Pro.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 22, 2015, 9:01 p.m. View Comments

Exotek Racing F1R3 Pro conversion

Exotek Racing has released the latest step in the evolution of its magnificent F1 racing chassis.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 22, 2015, 8:35 p.m. View Comments

HPI Racing Baja 5B featured in Chevron STEM ad [VIDEO]

Chevron's Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM) Zone provides interactive opportunities for students, teachers and parents. A recent video shows a young engineering prospect building an HPI Baja buggy.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 22, 2015, 8:20 p.m. View Comments

New JConcepts battery strap thumb wheels for AE B5M, T5M and SC5M

JConcepts' new blue- or black-anodized aluminum thumb wheels hold the battery strap secure, yet are easy to remove for battery changes.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 22, 2015, 2:02 p.m. View Comments

Seven new RCS Graphic Worx chassis skins

RCS Graphic Worx has released seven new chassis skins to fit various Kyosho, PR Racing, Schumacher, Tekno RC, and Yokomo vehicles.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 22, 2015, 3:56 p.m. View Comments

Watch Ty Tessmann Worlds Replica drawing live tomorrow on LiveRC!

Ty Tessmann raised over $4600 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and the South Coast Children’s Society by selling tickets to win a drawing for a hand-built replica of his Worlds-winning buggy - and you'll be able to watch the drawing live!

Aaron Waldron Dec. 22, 2015, 4:27 p.m. View Comments

Chub and Melnyk clinched three classes each at final round of Ukrainian Indoor Cup

Race report from the second and final round of the Ukrainian Indoor Cup held in Nikopol.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 22, 2015, 5:38 p.m. View Comments

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