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PROTOform joins the GT12 class race with the new PFM-12 body

Introducing PROTOform’s first race body for the GT12 class: the PFM-12. Inspired by the supercars that call the esses of Silverstone and Brands Hatch home, this BRCA-Approved race body features a low-slung, cab-forward design sure to provide exceptio

Mike Garrison June 5, 2014, 10:08 a.m. View Comments

Serpent officially releases 411 ERYX "Reactive Rear Steering" system

Serpent has just released their new Reactive Rear Steering (RRS) system for the 411 ERYX series touring cars. This new system provides what is called "active toe-in" in the rear of the car. What this means is that the amount of toe will change accord

Mike Garrison June 5, 2014, 6:20 a.m. View Comments

Craig Collinson sweeps the North East Regional Series event at Dynamix Raceway

Team Durango UK offroad star, Craig Collinson, has recently taken part in the North East Regional Series at the Dynamix Raceway near Newcastle,UK. His trip to the venue was to be a successful two days for Team Durango, with Craig taking a TQ and over

Mike Garrison June 5, 2014, 6:59 a.m. View Comments

Kaja Novotny doubles up at Round 2 of the Offroad Party Series

Kaja Novotny has continued his run of multiple podium victories by flying to a double win and TQ at the second round of the Offroad Party Series in Kolin, Czech Repuplic.

Mike Garrison June 5, 2014, 6:54 a.m. View Comments

Video: Losi LST XXL2 Gasoline Engine 6-Part Tutorial

Losi recently released their new LST XXL2 gasoline powered monster truck. In addition to the release of this unique new truck, Horizon Hobby has put together a six-part video tutorial series showing you the tips and tricks to tuning, maintaining, and

Mike Garrison June 5, 2014, 7:57 a.m. View Comments

The World Champion returns as ETS makes its first visit to Luxembourg

In contrast to the tight boards style track of Round 4 held at the fahr(T)raum Museum in Mattsee, Austria, the Yokomo Euro Touring Series travels for the first time to Luxembourg this weekend (6-8th June) to what is rated by many drivers as one of th

Mike Garrison June 5, 2014, 6:06 a.m. View Comments

Cortes wins the Reedy TC Race of Champions Open Modified Title

If you are a fan of motorsports, there is no greater weekend than the final weekend in May with the most prestigious NASCAR, F1, and IndyCar races all taking place. The model car racing scene is no different, with the world watching the best on-road

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

Ryan Lutz wins at the Silver Dollar R/C Raceway 2014 SWorkz Challenge

Team Durango super-racer Ryan Lutz has just returned from the SWorkz Challenge with an overall first in 1:8 E-Buggy, second in Nitro Truggy and TQ in Nitro Buggy!

Mike Garrison June 5, 2014, 6:50 a.m. View Comments

Serpent releases the new Spyder SRX2 rear motor short course truck

Serpent has officially released the new Spyder SRX2 2wd SC truck today. The new truck features a rear motor design (we suspect a mid-motor will soon follow) along with a long list of race inspired features from Serpent designer Billy Easton.

Mike Garrison June 4, 2014, 6:38 a.m. View Comments

RACE COVERAGE: Alabama Manufacturer Shootout 5.0

The summer heat is upon us, and that can only mean one thing...it's time for the annual Alabama Manufacturer Shootout! The AMS 5.0 is getting underway and the LiveRC crew is on site to bring you all of the racing action LIVE! Live scoring, live audio

Mike Garrison June 4, 2014, 1:26 p.m. View Comments

Novarossi releases all-new onroad and offroad REX Car engine lineup

Novarossi has announced today the new REX Car engines. These new REX line of engines includes a wide variety of both onroad and offroad engines ranging from 1:10 nitro sedan to 1:8 nitro truggy.

Mike Garrison June 4, 2014, 6:33 a.m. View Comments

Hagberg to bolster XRAY entry at the upcoming ENS Hockenheim event

Having taken their first win of the Euro Nitro Series at Round 2 of the all new nitro onroad championship last month in Austria, Team Xray are to bolster their factory team line-up for Round 3 at Hockenheim in Germany in two weeks (13-15 June). Takin

Mike Garrison June 4, 2014, 5:07 a.m. View Comments

Miguel Matias leads an XRAY podium sweep at the Portuguese National Championship

Last weekend the 3rd round of Portuguese National Championship series took place on the east part of the country at the track where European Championship 2010 was held. This track is well known for being very hard and demanding not only for the drive

Mike Garrison June 4, 2014, 6:56 a.m. View Comments

Team Orion takes legal action against competing LiPo battery manufacturers

We have received word today that Team Orion has taken legal action against several competing LiPo battery manufacturers around the globe. The news was made public via our friends at Virtual Racing Industries as they announced the removal of several b

Mike Garrison June 4, 2014, 5:33 a.m. View Comments

Video: The true meaning of R/C hidden in the hills of California

In today's fast paced R/C car racing world we often get caught up in the constant struggle of setups, tire choices, sugared tracks, and the "MUST win" mentality of it all. Deep in the hills of Marin County, California, there is a diehard group of R/

Mike Garrison June 4, 2014, 6:03 a.m. View Comments

Thursday Testimonials: Vaterra Halix Monster Truck and the Vaterra Ford Raptor Pre-Runner Truck

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 4, 2014, 7:02 a.m. View Comments

The EURO Contest 2014 announces VRC Pro as a main event sponsor

The EURO Contest 2014 organizers have announced today that Virtual Racing Industries will be a main sponsor of this year's event and on site with the VRC Pro simulator for racers to enjoy. They will also be working to capture the necessary photos and

Mike Garrison June 4, 2014, 5:50 a.m. View Comments

Adam Drake doubles up at the "Tale of Two Cities" race in Texas

Last weekend was the Tale of Two Cities race at Hal's Hobby Warehouse in El Paso, Texas. Hal's Hobby Warehouse has served as El Paso's largest full line hobby store since 1954 and has a 4,500 square foot store with both an onroad and offroad track. T

Mike Garrison June 4, 2014, 5:18 a.m. View Comments

Serpent releases new ERYX 3.0 aluminum chassis stiffener

Serpent has just released their new aluminum chassis stiffener for the ERYX 3.0 touring car. This new stiffener is designed to be mounted in the center of the chassis, and can be used with or without the stock front and rear stiffener posts.

Mike Garrison June 4, 2014, 5:26 a.m. View Comments

Bloomfield and Boots win at the BRCA Truggy and E-Buggy Nationals Rd.3

Darren Bloomfield kept up the Agama domination of the 2014 BRCA Truggy series by taking a commanding victory at Round 3 held at the excellent Wakefield track in the North of England.

Mike Garrison June 3, 2014, 7:10 a.m. View Comments

Tom Cockerill and Neil Cragg win at the BRCA TORCH National

Following last weekends win in the Touring Car class for Colin Price, Schumacher's Tom Cockerill made it two winning weekends on the trot as he took the 2WD win at the BRCA TORCH National.

Mike Garrison June 3, 2014, 5:35 a.m. View Comments

STRC releases new B5/B5M aluminum camber link mounts, hex adapters, and shock bushings

STRC has just released another batch of new aluminum option parts for the Team Associated B5/B5M buggies. The new option parts include a new aluminum rear camber link mount for each, aluminum hex adapters, and aluminum upper shock mount bushings.

Mike Garrison June 3, 2014, 5:27 a.m. View Comments

Ryan Lutz leads Team Tekin to podium sweep at the SWorkz Challenge

Ryan Lutz would lead the way with his Tekin Rx8 Gen2 esc T8i powered Dex408v2 buggy. Ryan recently switched to the T8i after stripping his cars weight down to 3250g, near minimum weight. “The power band was awesome. SUPER smooth and nothing compromis

Mike Garrison June 3, 2014, 7:06 a.m. View Comments

Intermountain R/C Raceway returns under new ownership

Intermountain R/C Raceway (home of the April Fool's Classic) is back as Matt Murphy has taken new ownership. With the new ownership comes new hours, race days, and more. Rumor has it the new crew is already looking for a new location to move the trac

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

PSM releases new Yokomo BMAX2 MR carbon fiber chassis

PSM Option Parts has released their new carbon fiber chassis for the Yokomo BMAX2 MR. It reduces the weight of the car by 50 grams, and is said to give drivers an advantage on low traction racing surfaces. Made up of 2.5mm premium glossy carbon fiber

Mike Garrison June 3, 2014, 6:53 a.m. View Comments

Integy R/C releases new 8-piece heavy duty allen wrench set

Stop using kit-included allen keys or hardware store tools to work on your R/C vehicles. Integy has just released their new 8-piece Heavy Duty Allen Wrench Set. This set features HD tips for strength and durability, in the following sizes: 0.050", 1/

Mike Garrison June 2, 2014, 5:11 a.m. View Comments

RPM Products releases new Traxxas LCG chassis nerf bars

RPM Products has released their new Traxxas LCG chassis nerf bars. RPM says, "The chassis layouts of the 1/10th scale Rally, LCG Slash 2wd & Slash 4x4 changed the original design of the stock nerf bars, making our currently available #80622 & #80625

Mike Garrison June 2, 2014, 7:35 a.m. View Comments

Integy R/C releases new redesigned alloy team setup board

Chassis setup is critical to get the most out of your vehicle, and now you can setup your ride using the redesigned Integy Billet Machined Alloy Team Setup Board. This sturdy, tweak-free board measures in at 42.25mm x 33.25mm with a 12mm height (not

Mike Garrison June 2, 2014, 4:59 a.m. View Comments

Devin Chesney wins E-Truggy at the 2014 Pennsylvania State Championship

This past weekend hosted the 2014 Pennsylvania State Championship hosted by LCRC Raceway. Tekno driver, Devin Chesney drove his Tekno ET48 to a solid TQ and overall victory!

Mike Garrison June 2, 2014, 5:32 a.m. View Comments

Midwest Nitro Series Round 1 race report from RJD Hobbies

Round 1 went off with a bang even though it was held on the rain date Saturday May 24th, yep Memorial weekend, due to non stop rain the week prior and several other big races going on we still had 154 entries at RJD Hobbies in Lincoln IL, the layout

Mike Garrison June 2, 2014, 5:29 a.m. View Comments

MIP releases new "Shiny Pucks System" for the Team-C 1:10 2wd offroad lineup

MIP has introduced their popular "Shiny Pucks System" to the Team-C lineup of 1:10 scale 2wd offroad vehicles. These systems are of steel construction, keeping to relatively the same overall weight that you are used to with your steel OEM drivetrain;

Mike Garrison June 2, 2014, 5:24 a.m. View Comments

Reedy releases new "All-In-One" LiPo balance charge leads

Balance charging LiPo batteries is one of the best ways to prolong the life of your LiPo battery and achieve maximum performance. Reedy's new All-In-One balance charge leads give users the tools required to balance charge 2S standard and saddle pack

Mike Garrison June 2, 2014, 5:19 a.m. View Comments

Steve Soon crowned the 2014 WCICS Touring Car Stock Champion

At the final round of the non-profit Western Canadian Indoor Championship Series (WCICS), which hosted over 1500 registrations across 8 events this season, the most in its 24 years, Serpent’s Steve Soon took the Great Hobbies Sponsored TC Stock seaso

Mike Garrison June 2, 2014, 5:14 a.m. View Comments

Video: "Come Drive with Us" Documentary - Dirt Nitro Challenge Part 1

Our friends at 5150 Media Productions have released part one of a three part series of "Come Drive With Us" from the 2014 Dirt Nitro Challenge.

Mike Garrison May 30, 2014, 7:03 a.m. View Comments

Duratrax releases new Li-24 2S-4S Balancing Charger

Duratrax has released their new DTX Li-24 Balancing Charger. With lots of great features at a budget-friendly price, the Li-24 Balancing Charger is a welcome addition to any modeler’s field bag or workbench. To appeal to an even broader range of R/

Mike Garrison May 30, 2014, 7:15 a.m. View Comments

Axial Racing released the new SCX10 Jeep Wrangler G6 Falken crawler

Axial has just released their new SCX10 Jeep Wrangler G6 Falken edition crawler. The Axial SCX10 Jeep Wrangler G6Falken Edition elevates all terrain trailblazing, marrying the celebrated Jeep dovetail body with the undeniable performance of Falken Wi

Mike Garrison May 30, 2014, 7:23 a.m. View Comments

Byron Fuels announces the 2014 Onroad and Offroad Challenge events

Byron Fuels has announced the 2014 Byron Fuels Challenges. Only one month away is the Onroad Challenge hosted by Leisure Hours Raceway in Joliet, Illinois! Later this fall the HobbyTown USA HobbyPlex will host the Offroad Challenge.

Mike Garrison May 30, 2014, 5:58 a.m. View Comments

Avid releases new Team Associated B5/B5M shock standoffs

Avid has just released their new B5/B5M shock standoffs, designed to be an upgrade from the stock Associated parts. Avid says, "We are selling these as a pair and the B5 / B5M uses the same standoffs on the front and rear so you will need two se

Mike Garrison May 30, 2014, 5:55 a.m. View Comments

Niclas Mansson doubles up at Round 1 of the Swedish Cup

This weekend was the first round of the Swedish cup, which received 74 entries in 2WD and 4WD 1:10 Buggy. The show started with 2WD on Saturday. Niclas Mansson took TQ in all four qualifying rounds. Niclas went on to win the first two finals with

Mike Garrison May 30, 2014, 6:05 a.m. View Comments

SDRC Raceway announces the 3rd Annual Top Gun Shootout

SDRC Raceway formally announces its third annual Top Gun Shootout, the largest competition for radio controlled off-road racers in the San Diego area, to be held June 28-29. This year’s Top Gun Shootout will benefit Be the Match – National Marrow Don

Mike Garrison May 30, 2014, 7:08 a.m. View Comments

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