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Kaja Novotny sweeps Round 7 of the 2014 Lestr Cup

Czech Team Durango racing star Kaja Novotny has returned from last weekend’s seventh round of the Lestr Cup with yet another clean sweep of all classes!

Mike Garrison March 3, 2014, 6:57 a.m. View Comments

LMR releases new Mugen Seiki MBX7 carbon fiber nose cone

Lee Martin has just released the new LMR carbon fiber nose cone for the Mugen Seiki MBX7 1:8 buggy. The carbon fiber nose cone may not guarantee you will drive any better or faster, but it sure does look good!

Mike Garrison Feb. 28, 2014, 7:18 a.m. View Comments

Integy R/C releases new billet machined mini tabletop bench vise

Ever get into situations where you need an extra hand when working on your R/C vehicles? Integy has released their new billet machined mini tabletop bench vise designed to help you when caught up in these types of tricky situations. The mini vise fea

Mike Garrison Feb. 28, 2014, 4:24 a.m. View Comments

Kyosho America releases the new Inferno MP9e Ready Set 1:8 E-Buggy

Kyosho America has just announced the upcoming release of the new Inferno MP9e TKI Ready Set RTR 1:8 buggy. The new buggy is based off of the race winning MP9e TKI kit buggy, and features pre-installed electronics, Team Orion brushless system, and 2.

Mike Garrison Feb. 28, 2014, 5:44 a.m. View Comments

Schelle Racing Innovations releases new AE 12mm shock and turnbuckle tool

Available in March, with your choice of black or blue anodizing, the Schelle Associated 12mm Shock and Turnbuckle tool is the ideal companion for any Associated 1:10 scale racer. Packed with features and comfortable in your hand, racers will appreci

Mike Garrison Feb. 28, 2014, 4:30 a.m. View Comments

M2C Racing releases new Kyosho STRR and MP9 aluminum chassis

M2C Racing has just released their all-new aluminum chassis for the Kyosho STRR truggy and MP9 buggy platforms. The new chassis features replaceable steel skid plates, hardened droop screw stops, tapered clutch bell area, and more. For more informati

Mike Garrison Feb. 28, 2014, 5:14 a.m. View Comments

European Champion Peter Harder joins FX Engines for 2014

FX is happy to announce that the European +40 Champion, Peter Harder, has joined the FX team for 2014. Peter will run the 5K in the 2014 season.

Mike Garrison Feb. 28, 2014, 4:37 a.m. View Comments

Schumacher Racing releases the new Mi1v2 touring car

Schumacher says, "The Schumacher Mi1v2 is the ideal first “Race Car”. The Mi1v2 is simple to maintain, durable and above all, great to drive!"

Mike Garrison Feb. 28, 2014, 4:10 a.m. View Comments

Rob Gillespie Jr. wins at 2wd Mod Buggy at the 6th Annual President's Day Classic

The weekend of February 21st – 23rd marked the 6th Annual President’s Day Classic at Addiction R/C in beautiful Ogden, Utah. With a total of 220 entries and 28 heats large, Addiction R/C was staged to be the center of epic battles all weekend long. T

Mike Garrison Feb. 28, 2014, 5:58 a.m. View Comments

VP-PRO Racing releases the new "Friction" 1:10 offroad buggy tire

VP PRO has just released their newest 1:10 offroad rear buggy tire, known as the "Friction" tread. The new tire very closely resembles the tread pattern found on the JConcepts Barcode tire. These new tires are designed for indoor and outdoor clay sur

Mike Garrison Feb. 28, 2014, 8:05 a.m. View Comments

702 R/C Raceway gets set to host the final round of the Hartlauer Signs Sunday Series

702 R/C Raceway in Las Vegas, Nevada is getting set for the final round of the Hartlauer Signs Spring Sunday Series! The final round will wrap up the points this weekend, and crown a winner in all of the highly-competitive classes!

Mike Garrison Feb. 28, 2014, 6:36 a.m. View Comments

Moment with Mike: The beginning of the end for cab forward bodies?

Mike wants to know if Ty Tessmann's new "Type-R" Pro-Line body will bring back the "old school" look of bodies.

Mike Garrison Feb. 28, 2014, 8:53 a.m. View Comments

David Ronnefalk shares his race winning Dirt Nitro Challenge setups

Without a doubt, Team Kyosho driver David Ronnefalk was one of the fastest drivers on the track at this year's Dirt Nitro Challenge recently hosted by the Fear Farm in Phoenix, Arizona. Ronnefalk would prove his speed by winning the Pro 1:8 E-Buggy c

Mike Garrison Feb. 28, 2014, 5:05 a.m. View Comments

Ghea Racing releases new Team Associated B5/B5M front bulkhead kits

Ghea Racing has just released their new aluminum and brass bulkhead kits for the Team Associated B5 and B5M buggy. The new bulkhead kits allow you to tune with various weights and kickup in the front end of the buggy. The kit Includes brass or alumin

Mike Garrison Feb. 28, 2014, 7:08 a.m. View Comments

REDS Racing releases new "2nd Collection" hoodie

REDS Racing has just released their new "2nd Collection" hoodie. The new hoodie features a brand-new design on a high quality cotton material for those chilly weather race days. Available in sizes S-XXL.

Mike Garrison Feb. 28, 2014, 6:04 a.m. View Comments

Gabriel Galeano wins big at The Track Raceway "Pro-Line Shootout"

This past weekend hosted the Pro-Line Shootout at The Track Raceway in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The event brought 120 of the northeast's racers to The Track. Pro-Line team driver, Gabriel Galeano, would be the man to beat in 2wd Modified Stadium Truck

Mike Garrison Feb. 28, 2014, 4:18 a.m. View Comments

RACE COVERAGE: 2014 ROAR Carpet Onroad Nationals

LiveRC is bringing you all of the LIVE racing action from the Hobbyplex facility this weekend for the 2014 ROAR Carpet Onroad Nationals! Live audio, scoring, video, and moving cameras for select races!

Mike Garrison Feb. 28, 2014, 5:20 a.m. View Comments

John Ermen joins the REDS Racing team for 2014

REDS Racing has just announced their newest member of the team, John Ermen. John is an established European nitro onroad racer who has potential to be a threat at any number of national events for 2014.

Mike Garrison Feb. 27, 2014, 9:53 a.m. View Comments

FX Engines releases new authentic team winter cap

FX Engines has just released their all-new winter cap. The authentic team wear beanie is a brilliant red in color, and features signature FX logos front and back. The new cap is a one size fits all.

Mike Garrison Feb. 27, 2014, 4:26 a.m. View Comments

Josh Pain takes the 2014 Tasmanian EP Offroad Titles victory

The first major race on the Australian EP offroad calender, the Tasmanian EP Offroad Titles, has been run and won at the Goodwood R/C Club with a "Nationals Quality" field and a very challenging track.

Mike Garrison Feb. 27, 2014, 4:14 a.m. View Comments

SWORKz releases new S350 wheel hub balance weight sets

SWORKz has just released their innovative new balance weight sets for the S350 BK1 buggy. The set includes 10 gram weights for each front knuckle and 5 or 8 gram weights for each of the rear hubs. You can combine the added weight as you see fit to im

Mike Garrison Feb. 27, 2014, 5:06 a.m. View Comments

Reflex Racing releases new high temperature RSD Drive Shaft Grease

Reflex Racing, a Texas based company, has just released their new RSD high temperature grease intended for use in drive joints and drive cups. The new grease is designed to increases the life of rotating parts in your car while also making it more qu

Mike Garrison Feb. 27, 2014, 6:02 a.m. View Comments

Video: VRC Pro 1:8 Buggy Season Rd.3 A-Main from Argentina

Who walked away the winner after 20 intense minutes of racing? You'll have to watch and find out, as LiveRC announcer Mike Garrison calls the race start to finish!

Mike Garrison Feb. 27, 2014, 4:32 a.m. View Comments

Exotek Racing releases new Tamiya TB04 stock motor adapter

Exotek Racing has just released a new stock motor adapter for the Tamiya TB04. The new adapter allows you to install up to a 52 tooth 64 pitch pinion (37 tooth 48 pitch) without modifications. The adapter is polished and anodized in "Tamiya blue", an

Mike Garrison Feb. 27, 2014, 5:13 a.m. View Comments

Team Losi Racing releases new cab-forward 22-4 body

Team Losi Racing has just released the new cab-forward body for the 22-4 buggy. The new body has been spotted at recent events covering the cars of several factory drivers, and is set to be released to the public this coming April. The body is pre-cu

Mike Garrison Feb. 27, 2014, 5:37 a.m. View Comments

Hobby Pro USA releases new hardened steel clutch bells

Hobby Pro USA has just released their all-new 1:8 scale offroad clutch bells. The new clutch bells are manufactured from high quality hardened steel, vented to keep the clutch cool, and includes two high quality competition level bearings. Available

Mike Garrison Feb. 27, 2014, 4:08 a.m. View Comments

GRP Tyres announces all-new 1:10 scale offroad buggy tires

The Italian tire manufacturer, GRP, has just announced an all-new lineup of 1:10 offroad buggy tires. The company is most well known for their 1:8 buggy tires and foam which have been the choice of top drivers around the world for quite some time. Th

Mike Garrison Feb. 27, 2014, 4:49 a.m. View Comments

ProTek R/C releases new "TruGrit" detail sanding pens

ProTek R/C has just released their new TruGrit Detail Sanding Pens. The ProTek R/C TruGrit Detail Sanding Pen was specifically developed for those hard-to-reach sanding jobs. Unlike other sanding products, the TruGrit Sanding Pen provides three diffe

Mike Garrison Feb. 27, 2014, 9:43 a.m. View Comments

Mike Swauger continues with XRAY for the 2014 nitro onroad season

XRAY is excited to announce that the World Champion and multi-time US National Champion, Mike Swauger, has confirmed he will continue to race with the XRAY team in 2014. Mike is an nitro onroad specialist, and will race all major races with the NT1 &

Mike Garrison Feb. 27, 2014, 4:41 a.m. View Comments

Matt Chambers parts ways with TLR and joins Tresrey-USA for 2014

Tresrey and Yaiba Racing, makers of high-end aftermarket parts for various 1:10 platforms, are excited to announce the signing of top US offroad racer, Matt Chambers. Formerly a Team Losi Racing driver, Matt brings with him years of professional raci

Mike Garrison Feb. 27, 2014, 7:59 a.m. View Comments

Flashback Friday: Kyosho debuts the MP777 1:8 buggy

Everybody knows that Friday is meant for reminiscing old times. Each week we take you back in time as we flashback to some of R/C racing's greatest moments, products, drivers, and more!

Mike Garrison Feb. 27, 2014, 6:18 a.m. View Comments

Mikael Johansson joins the Pro-Line Racing International Factory Team

Pro-Line Racing has just announced their newest factory team driver for 2014, Mikael Johansson!

Mike Garrison Feb. 27, 2014, 10:30 a.m. View Comments

Jerrit Knight wins at the 2014 Pro-Line Presidents Day Classic

This past weekend host the 2014 Pro-Line Presidents Day Classic at Addiction R/C Raceway in Ogden, Utah. With 220 entries, and 28 heats, the field was stacked. Pro-Line Racing team driver, Jerrit Knight would be the man to beat in the 13.5 Stadium Tr

Mike Garrison Feb. 26, 2014, 3:24 a.m. View Comments

RPM Products releases new RC10 Classic original a-arm hinge pins

RPM brings back the original length hinge pins from 20 years ago!

Mike Garrison Feb. 26, 2014, 5 a.m. View Comments

Arrowmax R/C releases new XRAY T4'14 aluminum chassis

Following in the footsteps of XRAY, Arrowmax R/C has released their very own version of aluminum chassis for the T4'14. The new Arrowmax chassis looks very similar to the XRAY aluminum chassis, with the exception of the hard coated finish.

Mike Garrison Feb. 26, 2014, 4:36 a.m. View Comments

Factory RC releases new "MO-GRIP" tire additive and "O-Slip" o-ring lube

Factory RC, a California based small business, has just released two new products.

Mike Garrison Feb. 26, 2014, 3:59 a.m. View Comments

Lee Martin wins at the 2014 BRCA Winter Open at Silverstone

This past weekend hosted the 2014 BRCA Winter Open at the Silverstone Club facility in the UK. The event brought about some of the UK's top offroad drivers to fight for the crown on the indoor astro track. This would be Yokomo's Lee Martin maiden voy

Mike Garrison Feb. 26, 2014, 5:06 a.m. View Comments

Mark Green continues with Team Serpent for 2014

Serpent has announced today that multi-time champion, Mark Green of the UK, will be in fact returning to the Serpent team for 2014. Green will be once again racing the Serpent 1:10 and 1:8 vehicles, while also getting behind the wheel of the 411 Eryx

Mike Garrison Feb. 26, 2014, 3:19 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts officially releases the new RC10B5 "Silencer" body

JConcepts, out to Silence the competition, debuts new Silencer body design for Team Associated RC10B5 vehicle.

Mike Garrison Feb. 26, 2014, 5:49 a.m. View Comments

Serpent releases new RTR Cobra GT electric and nitro cars

It is without a doubt that the GT8 1:8 scale nitro class has become a popular choice of racers of all skill levels around the world. Serpent has recognized the interest and enjoyment in the growing onroad class, and have announced today a RTR version

Mike Garrison Feb. 26, 2014, 3:05 a.m. View Comments

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