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ROAR Nationals "Car Check" with Kyosho's Jared Tebo

The nation's best drivers are preparing for this week's ROAR 1:8 Offroad Gas Nationals at Thornhill Racing Circuit in Hutto, Texas. Among those drivers is Team Kyosho's Jared Tebo. Tebo has shared an inside look at his national ready Kyosho MP9 via h

Mike Garrison June 17, 2014, 5:38 a.m. View Comments

Tom Cockerill wins at Round 2 of the Spanish National Series

This weekend was Round 2 of the Spanish National Series, held at the CARBI track in Bilbao, home of the 2009 European Championships. The club have changed a few features of the track since the previous years event, but it was still a very challenging

Mike Garrison June 17, 2014, 8:55 a.m. View Comments

JQ Products releases THE Smoother Gearing Set for THECar

JQ Products have just released their all-new gearing set for THE Car. Several years ago they released THE Smooth Gearing Set, and today they have released THE Smoother Gearing Set.

Mike Garrison June 16, 2014, 7:50 a.m. View Comments

Moment with Mike: Over and out...

Mike is starting a new journey in the R/C world, and wants to thank ALL of you for the amazing memories over the past three years!

Mike Garrison June 16, 2014, 7:55 a.m. View Comments

Success and great racing at Round 2 of THE Series in Michigan

Race two of THE Series presented by Pro-Line was this past weekend at Litchfield, MI. Thanks to Ken Hamilton for allowing us to visit one of the oldest tracks in the state year after year. Also a big thanks to Shawn Smith and the racers for helping k

Mike Garrison June 16, 2014, 7:41 a.m. View Comments

It's okay to put Crap in your 1:10 scale ball diffs

Our good friends at Leadfinger Racing (LFR) have shared some news today regarding Cookies Crap. Not sure what Cookies Crap is? Well it is a unique multi-purpose grease that has taken off in popularity by racers nationwide. LFR now informs us that Coo

Mike Garrison June 16, 2014, 7:23 a.m. View Comments

Team Associated releases new B5 and B5M sway bar kits

Team Associated has released their all-new sway bar kits for the RC10 B5 and B5M buggies. These sway bar kits come with three wire thicknesses to stiffen the suspension of your RC10B5 or B5M to reduce body roll for better handling through turns. Colo

Mike Garrison June 16, 2014, 6:58 a.m. View Comments

Aaron Waldron joins LiveRC!

LiveRC has would like to welcome their newest staff member - Aaron Waldron!

Brandon Rohde June 15, 2014, 8:06 p.m. View Comments

Sneak peek at the new Pro-Line Racing RAM 1500 monster truck body

Pro-Line Racing has released a sneak peek of their latest project. This new project is a RAM 1500 monster truck body designed to fit the T-MAXX 3.3, REVO 3.3, Savage, and Summit monster trucks. Stay tuned for an official release and full details next

Mike Garrison June 13, 2014, 9:01 a.m. View Comments

Yokomo releases new B-MAX4 III lightweight conversion kit

Yokomo has just released their new lightweight conversion kit for the popular B-MAX4 III 4wd buggy. This conversion kit features a reduced weight aluminum chassis, and updated gearboxes, battery mounting system, motor mount, and side pods. This conve

Mike Garrison June 13, 2014, 7:42 a.m. View Comments

Video: Adam Drake talks Pro-Line Racing tire compounds

Choosing the right tire compound can be tricky, especially with more and more new compounds being released throughout the industry. Pro-Line Racing team driver, Adam Drake, sits down and discusses Pro-Line's newest compounds, their features, and wher

Mike Garrison June 13, 2014, 7:56 a.m. View Comments

Serpent announces the upcoming release of the Viper 977-E

Several years ago, Serpent became one of the first to develop a purpose-built electric 1:8 scale onroad car; the 966-E. They have announced today that they will soon be introducing their latest 1:8 scale electric creation very soon; the Viper 977-E.

Mike Garrison June 13, 2014, 7:30 a.m. View Comments

Video: JConcepts RocX and Choppers 2.8" Tires

JConcepts has released their latest promo video today, this time talking about the new RocX and Choppers 2.8" tires. While these may not be exactly intended for racing, they ARE intended for a good time!

Mike Garrison June 13, 2014, 6:42 a.m. View Comments

Novarossi releases new 1:8 scale offroad conical manifolds

Novarossi has just released their new conical headers for 1:8 scale buggy and truggy racing. The new headers are designed to generate more power at both high and low RPMs.

Mike Garrison June 13, 2014, 7:12 a.m. View Comments

Video: "Come Drive with Us" Documentary - Dirt Nitro Challenge Part 3

The 5150 Media Productions crew have shared the first two segments of their "Come Drive with Us" documentary from the 2014 Dirt Nitro Challenge over the past several weeks, and today they have released the third and final segment of this episode. Par

Mike Garrison June 13, 2014, 5:44 a.m. View Comments

RPM Products releases "new" RC10 Classic molded gear cover

The original RC10 from Associated is what got the RPM brand started 20+ years ago. With the release of the RC10 Classic, RPM has received enough demand to bring back one of their staple products from back then, the RC10 Molded Gear Cover. Instead of

Mike Garrison June 13, 2014, 8:10 a.m. View Comments

Reedy releases new 5000mAh 65C stock class racing LiPo

Reedy has just released their newest LiPo in their already abundant lineup of batteries. Thanks to its high average voltage and low internal resistance values, Reedy’s new 5000mAh 65C LiPo is a logical choice for stock class racers who want to reduc

Mike Garrison June 13, 2014, 5:39 a.m. View Comments

Agustin Cutini wins his third Argentina 1:8 Offroad National Championship

Last weekend hosted Round 2 of the Argentina 1:8 Offroad National Championship. Team Mugen/Novarossi driver, Agustin Cutini, drove his way to a dominating TQ in qualifying. He would continue his dominance by taking the overall win in the Final as wel

Mike Garrison June 13, 2014, 5:51 a.m. View Comments

Raymond Munday wins at Mallee Madness VIII in Australia

Mildura R/C Car Club in Victoria, Australia, held the second round of the State Series and it was very competitive, with drivers such as Josh Pain (from West Australia) and Matt Griffin entering. Despite the heavy competition, Team Associated's Raymo

Mike Garrison June 13, 2014, 5:34 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts releases new 4mm large flange serrated wheel nuts

JConcepts has your 4mm wheel nut needs covered with the large flange serrated wheel nut set. These high precision wheel nuts are designed with a large flanged area for additional support against the wheel and serrated for locking security.

Mike Garrison June 12, 2014, 5:48 a.m. View Comments

Axial Racing releases new officially licensed 1.9 Falken WildPeak Mud Terrain tires

Axial racing has just released their new officially licensed 1.9 Falken WildPeak MT tires. The Falken WildPeak Mud Terrain tire is probably one of the most anticipated products in the off road industry in quite some time. In the past few years, Falke

Mike Garrison June 12, 2014, 8:36 a.m. View Comments

Is 3D printing getting set to replace traditional production methods in the R/C industry?

3D printing has quickly become a popular choice of production methods for many different industries and markets around the globe over the past several years, however, is just recently becoming more and more popular in the R/C industry. What is 3D pri

Mike Garrison June 12, 2014, 8:06 a.m. View Comments

Team Orion announces new mystery "Super Star" driver signing

In a press release announcement of the Team Orion Facebook page reaching 10,000 fans, the company also announced the signing of a "Super Star" driver. The catch is that they did not release this "Super Star" drivers name, and have no intentions of do

Mike Garrison June 12, 2014, 8:47 a.m. View Comments

JP Richards officially joins the Xpert R/C US racing team

2014 Reedy Race of Champions 2wd Open Class winner, JP Richards, has officially joined the Xpert R/C US racing team. JP has been moving up the racing ladder in the US from winning events in just the midwest, to now winning events around the nation su

Mike Garrison June 12, 2014, 6:14 a.m. View Comments

Team XRAY victorious at Round 2 of the Nitro-West-Masters in Germany

XRAY has celebrated two wins and two more podium visits at round two of the Nitro-West-Masters, a popular on-road racing series mainly held in Western Germany. Furthermore, XRAY was the leading chassis brand with 17 competitors in the field of 55 par

Mike Garrison June 12, 2014, 6:06 a.m. View Comments

Bittydesign releases new "Charge" and "Ultra Charge" touring car wings

Bittydesign has just released their newest in touring car wings. Each wing is sold clear, and is made up of 1mm lexan material. The "Charge" version is considered the standard wing for overall good downforce. The "Ultra Charge" version is the ultra d

Mike Garrison June 12, 2014, 5:52 a.m. View Comments

Preview of the ROAR 1:8 Offroad Gas Nationals track at Thornhill Racing Circuit

Thornhill Racing Circuit is the host of next week's ROAR 1:8 Offroad Gas Nationals, and have released a teaser photo of the official Nationals track layout. The staggering size of the course is clearly apparent in the photo, however, doesn't truly si

Mike Garrison June 12, 2014, 9:53 a.m. View Comments

The Euro Nitro Series heads to the home of the German F1 Grand Prix

This weekend (13-15 June) the Euro Nitro Series will take competitors to the home of the German Formula One Grand Prix with Round 3 of the all new onroad nitro championship taking place at the famous Hockenheimring. The only temporary track on th

Mike Garrison June 12, 2014, 6:20 a.m. View Comments

Thursday Testimonials: Hobby-Pro USA PRS1 2014 Edition 2wd buggy

Whether it's wheel nuts, wings, tools, tracks, trinkets and/or anything in between, the LiveRC staff gives their testimonial and mini-review of each every Thursday morning!

Mike Garrison June 11, 2014, 10:19 a.m. View Comments

Hannes Kaufler leads REDS Racing to victory at the Baden-Württemberg Cup

The second round of the popular Baden-Württemberg Cup took place near Stuttgart in Leinfelden-Echterdingen. REDS Racing Factory Team driver, Hannes Kaufler, was able to win the nitro buggy class, while Ralf Dennenmoser finished 3rd running REDS R5T T

Mike Garrison June 11, 2014, 10:45 a.m. View Comments

Sneak peek at the new VBC Racing Firebolt DM 1:10 scale 2wd buggy

VBC Racing has released a few sneak peek shots of their all-new Firebolt DM 1:10 scale 2wd buggy, which is set to be released later this summer. These images are 3D renderings of the new buggy, but show off it's full details. The Firebolt DM appears

Mike Garrison June 11, 2014, 6:40 a.m. View Comments

Bornhorst, Viesens, and Gerard win AMS 5.0 E-Buggy, E-Truggy, and Pro-4

The 2014 Alabama Manufacturers Shootout 5.0 in Cullman, Alabama has been completed and was one awesome event to attend. With 600 entries getting practice on the track was difficult to say the least. If that was not enough Thursdays practice was cut s

Mike Garrison June 11, 2014, 7:29 a.m. View Comments

REDS Racing expands their 1:10 scale brushless motor lineup

REDS Racing has just released three new motors to their growing line of 1:10 brushless electric motors. Today they have released their new blistering fast 3.5T, 4.0T, and 5.5T motors. These new motors have been tested by team drivers to ensure the hi

Mike Garrison June 11, 2014, 5:54 a.m. View Comments

LFR releases new TLR 8IGHT-E 3.0 carbon fiber motor mount spacer

Leadfinger Racing (LFR) is always looking for solutions to bring durability to the track and give racers an option to help protect there investment. One area that LFR felt could use attention was the tight spacing between motor and chassis on the TLR

Mike Garrison June 11, 2014, 10:01 a.m. View Comments

Munday and Giles win at Round 2 of the Victorian Drivers Series

Team Associated/JConcepts driver, Ray Munday, would go on to win 2wd Mod Buggy while Scott Giles took a double victory in 2wd and 4wd Stock Buggy classes.

Mike Garrison June 11, 2014, 10:14 a.m. View Comments

Reedy releases new 5200mAh 50C 7.4V SQ LiPo pack

Reedy’s innovative SQ configuration LiPo battery has taken the racing world by storm and become a best seller overnight. Modern buggy chassis are perfectly suited for this configuration and by eliminating the need for a jumper wire and reducing the n

Mike Garrison June 11, 2014, 6:28 a.m. View Comments

Sneak peek at the new Pro-Line Mugen MBX-7 "Phantom" body?

Pro-Line Racing has released a sneak peek today of an all-new Mugen MBX-7 body that is set to be released later next week (perhaps at the ROAR 1:8 Offroad Nationals). From the looks of things, it appears to be a rendition of their popular "Phantom"

Mike Garrison June 11, 2014, 9:50 a.m. View Comments

Carlos Pineda Vidal wins the 2wd Catalonia Championship in Spain

The 2wd Catalonia Championship was recently held at the RC Hobby Garden in Spain. Team Associated driver, Carlos Pineda Vidal, was able to take the overall TQ in qualifying and easily won the A-Finals clocking in 7-8 seconds per lap faster than his c

Mike Garrison June 11, 2014, 7:39 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts releases new XRAY XB4 12mm clamping wheel hex adapters

Converting the front and rear of the Xray XB4 to 12mm hex drive is simple with the release of the new adapter sets from JConcepts. The hex adapters are precision machined, blue anodized aluminum and feature a clamping style design that combine durabi

Mike Garrison June 10, 2014, 7:29 a.m. View Comments

Javi Pombo wins the 2014 European B Championship (with video)

Our friends at InfoRC.net traveled this past weekend to the 2014 Euro B Championship in Fuencarral. After some VERY close racing, it would be Javi Pombo driving his Mugen MBX-7 who would take the overall victory. InfoRC.net captured all of the 45-min

Mike Garrison June 10, 2014, 5:12 a.m. View Comments

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