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New LiPo packs from Vampire Racing

2015-edition 2S batteries in stick, saddle, and shorty configurations

Aaron Waldron Feb. 18, 2015, 4:57 p.m. View Comments

Rivkin and Kinwald go vertical with epic wall-rides at Warehouse 3

Why throw a whip when you can drive up the wall? Watch two Team Associated teammates from Arizona, Spencer Rivkin and Brian Kinwald, score thousands of Tony Hawk points at their local indoor track.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 18, 2015, 11:58 a.m. View Comments

DNC: Cavalieri to make Mx debut with updated Associated RC8B2 prototype

Not only is this year's Dirt Nitro Challenge the first race for IFMAR Worlds runner-up Ryan Cavalieri to use Mx engines and fuel, but there are changes to the car as well.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 18, 2015, 9:01 a.m. View Comments

DNC: Inside Atsushi Hara's SWorkz S350 Evo 2

Former World Champion Atsushi Hara is running a few new parts - can you imagine him teammates with Adam Drake with this buggy?

Aaron Waldron Feb. 18, 2015, 1:36 p.m. View Comments

Carburant Racing uncovers new Accelerator B5M body

Latest product from fledgling company started by Arizona racer Gianni Basso designed to cover most popular 2WD platform of 2014

Aaron Waldron Feb. 18, 2015, 9:24 a.m. View Comments

DNC: Neumann and Strenge talk Serpent switch

German driver and mechanic duo Jorn Neumann and Gerd Strenge discuss their offseason move and their goals for 2015.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 18, 2015, 4:32 p.m. View Comments

MODX releases new line of sensored brushless motors

Michigan-based MODX launches with a complete line of sensored brushless motors designed for racing.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 18, 2015, 5:08 p.m. View Comments

DNC: Leadfinger Racing debuts new TLR and HB nitro buggy shells

Last week's teaser about a new body at this year's Dirt Nitro Challenge didn't tell the whole story - there are actually two!

Aaron Waldron Feb. 18, 2015, 10:10 a.m. View Comments

Schumacher's new large-scale tires have mini-sized spikes

New Yellow compound Minispikes for 1/5-scale racing on grass and astroturf.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 18, 2015, 5:49 p.m. View Comments

DNC: Carson Wernimont fuels up with VP-Powermaster

Among the myriad changes to his list of sponsors for 2015 comes a new fuel manufacturer for the Worlds podium finisher.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 18, 2015, 12:55 p.m. View Comments

DNC: Pro-Line's new Tessmann-designed Enforcer truck body

Ty Tessmann and Pro-Line have teamed up on a new truggy shell called the Enforcer - and it's almost ready to hit the market.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 18, 2015, 11:32 a.m. View Comments

Updated Top 25 RC rankings going into Dirt Nitro Challenge [UPDATED]

It's no surprise that World Champion Ty Tessmann is on top - where does your favorite driver sit?

Aaron Waldron Feb. 17, 2015, 5:52 a.m. View Comments

Tekno RC's prototype setup tool to debut at DNC makes determining setup changes a roll of the dice

If Tekno RC's team can't figure out which change to make to your vehicle when track conditions throw you for loop, now they can leave it all to chance.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 17, 2015, 8:15 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Paul Sinclair shows off X-Factory SCX-61

X-Factory's head engineer Paul Sinclair talks about the brand's new 2WD short course truck that won the JConcepts Winter Indoor Nationals at SmacTrac.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 17, 2015, 6:31 a.m. View Comments

Cody Turner chooses Team Associated vehicles for Reedy-powered privateer effort

Cody Turner will not be racing for Kyosho in 2015, instead switching to Reedy power and purchasing a couple of Team Associated vehicles.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 17, 2015, 9:35 a.m. View Comments

BREAKING: Adam Drake to Mugen Seiki confirmed by Upgrade RC

Upgrade RC posted a fully-prepped Mugen Seiki MBX7R sporting the colors of the former three-time National Champ

Aaron Waldron Feb. 17, 2015, 11:56 a.m. View Comments

New Team Associated Factory Team option parts for B/T5M, B44

New clamping wheel hexes and suspension block for the 2WD mid-motor buggy and stadium truck, as well as toe plate for the defending world champion 4WD buggy, machined and anodized in gorgeous blue aluminum.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 17, 2015, 8:56 a.m. View Comments

Yatabe Arena launches website for first Worlds on astroturf

All information about the 2015 IFMAR World Championships in Japan will be available here.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 17, 2015, 10:04 a.m. View Comments

Yokomo Europe's new YZ-2 carrying cinch-up satchel

Carrying your Yokomo YZ-2, or any 1/10-scale buggy, is a cinch with this new bag from Yokomo Europe.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 16, 2015, 12:23 p.m. View Comments

X-Factory draws the line on new X-6 Cubed apparel

New t-shirt features "line drawing" graphic and company slogan on the sleeve.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 16, 2015, 12:53 p.m. View Comments

27th annual April Fools Classic to be broadcasted live on LiveRC

Mark your calendars for another weekend at IRCR in Magna, UT!

Aaron Waldron Feb. 16, 2015, 7:28 a.m. View Comments

Tekno RC's center diff mount does the splits

Tekno RC's new aluminum hop-up is the result of listening to racers ask for an option to make car maintenance easier.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 16, 2015, 12:32 p.m. View Comments

Shooting and driving with the Alphaform REDS JQ Racing team at Revelation Raceway

Last Friday, Joseph Quagraine hosted a day of pizza munching, shutter snapping, and lap burning for the media at one of SoCal's hottest outdoor tracks.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 16, 2015, 9:16 a.m. View Comments

Watch what Team Orion drivers say about the new R8.1 Pro ESC

Here's all the info about the new R8.1 1/8-scale racing speed control, due soon to distributors and hobby stores around the world.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 16, 2015, 8:50 a.m. View Comments

BREAKING: Adam Drake to attend Dirt Nitro Challenge with new deal intact

The biggest story of a very wild offseason will reach a crescendo next week when The Drake heads to Phoenix with his new team - we just don't know yet who it will be.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 12, 2015, 11:05 a.m. View Comments

POLL: Who will win Pro Buggy at the Dirt Nitro Challenge?

Who is your pick to win the 60-minute Pro Buggy final this Sunday? Will it be one of these five drivers, or someone else?

Aaron Waldron Feb. 12, 2015, 2:59 p.m. View Comments

Reedy officially releases new HV servos

Here's all the official informational on Reedy's RS1205 and RT1508 servos are

Aaron Waldron Feb. 12, 2015, 10:49 a.m. View Comments

World Champ Batlle severed five-year relationship with Novarossi

Rumors of a split between the Spanish driver and Italian engine manufacturer have been confirmed. What does it mean for Novarossi, and where is Batlle going next?

Aaron Waldron Feb. 12, 2015, 7:22 a.m. View Comments

Schumacher shows off servos from Core RC

Core RC's new servos cover the full gamut from entry level and basic, to totally race-ready.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 12, 2015, 2:13 p.m. View Comments

HUDY's new accessory bag provides cushy, stylish protection for whatever you want

Whether you call it an accessory bag, a purse, a satchel, a carry-all, or a European shoulder bag, you can use it to carry any of your RC gear.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 12, 2015, 2:37 p.m. View Comments

Swauger to stay with XRAY

Former World Champion Mike Swauger has re-upped his contract with XRAY for 2015.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 12, 2015, 6:47 a.m. View Comments

Leadfinger Racing shows off top secret new shell

Leadfinger Racing began circulating a photo hiding a new body - and Aaron thinks it might be for the TLR 8IGHT 3.0.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 12, 2015, 8:44 a.m. View Comments

Aluminum ride height gauge from Yokomo works on all cars

Stepped ride height gauge made of beautifully anodized aluminum provides accurate measurement in tiny increments

Aaron Waldron Feb. 11, 2015, 2:38 p.m. View Comments

Stock touring car win for "Jammin" Jeff Jones highlighted Eastern States On-Road Championship

Over 90 entries poured into RC Car World in Willingboro, NJ for the one-day event.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 11, 2015, 5:54 a.m. View Comments

Former champ Billy Easton reflects on Reedy Race

Serpent designer Billy Easton goes round-by-round on the grueling Invitational race, during which he debuted the new SRX-4 prototype buggy.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 11, 2015, 6:30 a.m. View Comments

Soon swept touring car at sixth round of WCICS

Fastraxx in Moose Jaw hosted round six of the Western Canadian Indoor Championship Series, and Steve Soon was the highlight, winning both stock and modified touring car.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 11, 2015, 6:33 a.m. View Comments

McNair and Wilson won buggy classes at grand opening of Thornhill Racing Circuit indoor track

Ninty entries arrived for the first race at Thornhill Racing Circuit Jr., and Team Associated teammates Rhett McNair and Kyle Wilson won 17.5 and Modified 2WD buggy, respectively.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 11, 2015, 6:14 a.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: The real reason why everything is on backorder right now

This will likely be the most political article that you ever read on LiveRC, but there are some big-time problems in the U.S. right now that could have disastrous implications for the RC industry - and it’s already affecting your ability to buy parts

Aaron Waldron Feb. 11, 2015, 10:05 a.m. View Comments

O.S. added Jim Kvidera to US off-road team

Jim Kvidera will use O.S. engines for 2015.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 11, 2015, 12:36 p.m. View Comments

VP Pro breaks silence with new body for XB8

After laying low for a little while, VP Pro has released its latest product - a Lexan shell for XRAY's nitro 1/8-scale buggy with no actual name.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 11, 2015, 11:38 a.m. View Comments

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