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JConcepts releases the new Associated B5M "Silencer" body

The JConcepts design team has spent many hours in development with leading team drivers to develop a new high-speed style body, specifically for the latest circuits. One of the most recognizable items, the Silencer body style, has now been designed f

Mike Garrison March 12, 2014, 9:47 a.m. View Comments

Racers are left waiting anxiously after X Factory UK shares "X-6S" teaser

X Factory UK has teased us today by spilling the beans of a new product coming soon. The new product (which we assume is a car kit) is called the "X-6S". X Factory has a full lineup of offroad vehicles including a 2wd buggy (X-6 Cubed), 2wd SC (SCX-6

Mike Garrison March 12, 2014, 6:39 a.m. View Comments

JR Mitch tests and reviews the JConcepts "Hybrids" 1:8 buggy tires

Our good pal and legendary racer, JR Mitch, is always working hard to provide fellow racers with support on and off the race track. Via his JRMitch.net site, he has shared with us his latest monthly product review. This month he gives his thoughts an

Mike Garrison March 12, 2014, 6:04 a.m. View Comments

XRAY re-signs multi-time Italian onroad champion Biagio Spataro

XRAY is happy to announce that European Junior Champion and multi-time Italian champion, Biagio Spataro, will continue to race with XRAY in 2014. Biagio is fully dedicated nitro onroad touring car driver and will participate in all major races with t

Mike Garrison March 12, 2014, 5:58 a.m. View Comments

Thornhill Racing Circuit set to host the 2014 ROAR 1:8 Offroad Fuel Nationals

On June 18-22, Thornhill Racing Circuit (one of the nation's largest offroad tracks) will host the 2014 ROAR 1:8 Offroad Fuel Nationals. Deep in the heart of Texas, the best that ROAR has to offer will descend onto a track designed and built by world

Mike Garrison March 12, 2014, 8:22 a.m. View Comments

Team Durango announces final phase of global distribution network

Team Durango has announced today their final phase of their global distribution network development program, as Revell UK has taken distributorship of the product lines in England. Revell, a company purchased by Hobbico in 2007, is well known for the

Mike Garrison March 12, 2014, 7:45 a.m. View Comments

Thursday Testimonials: Hobby Pro USA turnbuckle wrench set and the "Random Item of the Week!"

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 March 12, 2014, 8:52 a.m. View Comments

Dominic Grener joins the Serpent Works Team for 2014

Serpent is proud to announce that Dominic Greiner, from Germany, has been selected to be part of the Serpent Works Team. His focus is on the 1:10 nitro onroad, but will also be running the 411 ERYX and 747-e as well.

Mike Garrison March 12, 2014, 8:46 a.m. View Comments

Serpent releases teaser of the new "748 Natrix" nitro touring car

Serpent has released a teaser of the all-new 748 Natrix nitro touring car. While no official details have been released regarding what is under the body on this car, stay tuned as the official release is said to be made public in the near future.

Mike Garrison March 12, 2014, 8:40 a.m. View Comments

MIP releases new "Stickeez" closed cell foam wheel strips (with video)

MIP has released an innovative new product known as "Stickeez". These unique sticky strips mount on your wheels underneath the foam to help hold the foam in proper place while racing.

Mike Garrison March 12, 2014, 9:41 a.m. View Comments

RB Products releases new competition LiPo battery line

RB Products has announced their all-new LiPo battery lineup. The RB LiPo range consists of seven different LiPo packs ranging from a 1500mAh receiver pack all the way up to a 7000mAh 14.8v 1:8 scale buggy pack. Each of the new LiPos feature a stealth

Mike Garrison March 12, 2014, 6:17 a.m. View Comments

Barry Baker wins at the opening round of the 2014 JBRL Electric Series

In what many consider to be the premier off-road class in the series and in the U.S. as a whole, 2WD Modified, Baker came back from a poor start that saw him fall as low as ninth to take the win with his Reedy-powered buggy. Both Barry and his teamma

Mike Garrison March 12, 2014, 7:59 a.m. View Comments

RDRP releases new vented CNC slipper plates for the Kyosho RB6 and RT6

Revolution Design Racing Products has just introduced their new RB6 Slipper Plate Set for Kyosho's RB6 2WD buggy and RT6 2WD stadium truck. The plates are CNC-machined from 7075-T6 aluminium, hard anodized, and hard-coated surfaces for added rigidity

Mike Garrison March 12, 2014, 7:54 a.m. View Comments

Tuning Haus releases all-new performance enhanced F1 wheels

Tuning Haus has just released their all-new F1 wheels. The new wheels from Tuning Haus are a direct fit for most F1 chassis using popular foam and rubber tires.

Mike Garrison March 12, 2014, 8:08 a.m. View Comments

Warren and Quintis van der Merwe dominate at Round 1 of the South African Nationals

Warren wins buggy, and Quintis wins truggy!

Mike Garrison March 12, 2014, 8:31 a.m. View Comments

X Factory UK scores a double victory at the Astro Winter Masters

In stadium truck, Kevin Hunt took a convincing win with his X-Factory X60-CF truck with the perfect score of 600 points from just 4 rounds. His truck was fully powered by Vampire Racing using the SR1+ speed controller, Type AB+ V2 6.5 motor and 5400

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

HUDY releases all-new lightweight profiTOOLS lineup

HUDY has just released their newest profiTOOLS. HUDY profiTOOLS are based on highly-successful HUDY Professional Tools used by R/C factory teams and world champions. Each tool has a special, CAD-designed tip made of world-renowned HUDY Spring Steel t

Mike Garrison March 12, 2014, 6:57 a.m. View Comments

[UPDATE] The current Top 25 offroad drivers in R/C revealed!

In any form of racing there is an ongoing debate as to who are the best racers in the world. Typically, opinions are made from recent finishes, fan favorites, and/or public appeal. So who is the ACTUAL Top 25 drivers in R/C at this time? We linke

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

MIP releases new modified racing "Pucks" drive system

MIP released their "Pucks" drive system for stock class racing in 2013. Today, they have announced that modified class racers can now benefit from the Pucks system as well with the all-new aluminum MIP Pucks kit.

Mike Garrison March 11, 2014, 6:59 a.m. View Comments

VP-PRO releases controversial new "Crosspass" 1:10 buggy tire

VP-Pro has just released a teaser CAD photo of their latest 1:10 buggy tire known as the "Crosspass." The tire has already stirred controversy and debate via social media and R/C forums, as this is the second tire in only a few week span to be releas

Mike Garrison March 11, 2014, 6:19 a.m. View Comments

Craig Collinson scores a double victory at the Chadderton Winter Series finals

Team Durango UK racing star Craig Collinson has just returned from the final round of the Chadderton Winter Series in Manchester, with a double series victory.

Mike Garrison March 11, 2014, 7:18 a.m. View Comments

Team Orion launches the TeamOrionShop.com website (with video)

Team Orion has just launched their new TeamOrionShop.com! This site is a way for Team Orion fans to build the engines of the pros, and have access to the latest in Team Orion products, accessories, pro tips, events, and more.

Mike Garrison March 11, 2014, 6:08 a.m. View Comments

Xtreme Racing releases new carbon fiber car stand

Xtreme Racing has just released their new carbon fiber car stand. The new stand is designed for 1:10 touring cars, and makes for a light weight, super trick, and unique way to display and wrench on your ride. The new stand requires assembly, and incl

Mike Garrison March 11, 2014, 7:52 a.m. View Comments

X Factory wins at the REO Raceway "Mafia Mayhem Race"

REO Raceway presented the Mafia Mayhem race on Saturday March 8th in Rockport, Indiana. Track owner Jay Bickel was very pleased with the 155 entry turnout, one of the largest ever at REO. Track announcer Shawnda Bickel did a great job of keeping thin

Mike Garrison March 11, 2014, 6:02 a.m. View Comments

RACE COVERAGE: 2014 Pro-Line Cactus Classic

It is once again time for one of the most legendary offroad races in America, the one and only Pro-Line Cactus Classic! In its 28th year running, the Cactus Classic once again takes place at SRS Raceway, outdoors, beneath the warm and sunny skies of

Mike Garrison March 11, 2014, 8:37 a.m. View Comments

Daniele Chicca wins at the 2014 Coast to Coast Race in Viterbo

REDS Racing celebrates today as team driver, Daniele Chicca, recently attended the Coast to Coast Race in Viterbo. Using the REDS Racing R5T Team Edition, he drove his way to victory over the competition.

Mike Garrison March 11, 2014, 9:07 a.m. View Comments

REDS Racing releases new M7 World Cup S onroad engine

REDS Racing has just released their new M7 World Cup S 3.5cc 1:8 scale onroad engine. The new M7 World Cup S featured a domed piston, redesigned combustion chamber for more torque, lightweight design, and new back plate design. The engine is also ava

Mike Garrison March 11, 2014, 9:51 a.m. View Comments

Elliott Boots wins the BRCA Warm-Up race at Hertz

Elliott Boots recently attended the BRCA Nationals Warm-Up event in the UK. Boots took his Kyosho MP9 to the front of the pack in qualifying securing a TQ position. Due to the large number of entries, the A-Final was cut short as the sun was setting

Mike Garrison March 11, 2014, 5:49 a.m. View Comments

Lloyd Storey wins 2wd buggy at the final round of the Silverstone Winter Series

Schumacher Racing team driver, Lloyd Storey, has won at the final round of the Silverstone Winter Series using his Cougar KF 2wd buggy. Associated's Tom Yardy finished up second in the event, which secured the championship win over Kev Lee and Lloyd

Mike Garrison March 11, 2014, 10:15 a.m. View Comments

Kiel Lewis wins at Round 2 of the Grass Roots Racing Series

This past weekend hosted the Grass Roots Racing Series Round 2 event at the Pro-Line Racing facility. PL team driver, Kiel Lewis, was able to consistently improve his overall qualifying times as the day wore on in the 1:8 Truggy class. By the end of

Mike Garrison March 11, 2014, 5:56 a.m. View Comments

Chris Cristo wins at the R/C Excitement 9th Annual Winter Showdown

R/C Excitement in Fitchburg, Massachusetts hosted the 9th Annual Winter Showdown. Pro-Line Racing team driver, Chris Cristo, was on hand and ready to take the showdown crown. Cristo entered the Modified 2wd Short Course Truck class with his X Factory

Mike Garrison March 10, 2014, 5:17 a.m. View Comments

Agustin Cutini wins at Round 1 of the Argentina 1:8 Offroad Nationals

Round 1 of the Argentina 1:8 Offroad Nationals took place last weekend in Bahia Blanca, Argentina. Mugen Seiki and Novarossi team driver, Agustin Cutini, started off the day with an overall TQ after qualifying. When it came down to the A-Final, Cutin

Mike Garrison March 10, 2014, 5:11 a.m. View Comments

Martin Bayer doubles up at Round 3 of the Euro Offroad Series

XRAY team driver, Martin Bayer, proved to be the man on a mission this past weekend at Round 3 of the Euro Offroad Series in Slovakia. Bayer would go on to win both 2wd and 4wd buggy classes in dominating fashion.

Mike Garrison March 10, 2014, 7:45 a.m. View Comments

Alexander Hagberg wins at the XRAY Challenge Germany 2014

The first XRAY Challenge Germany of 2014 was held recently at the small permanent indoor track of MAC Adenau (Eifel-Ring) which is located just outside the Nürburgring. The race entry was limited to 50 drivers due to the pit space being limited, and

Mike Garrison March 10, 2014, 8:43 a.m. View Comments

Exotek Racing releases new XRAY XB4 option shock parts

Exotek Racing has just released their latest in option parts for the XRAY XB4 series buggies. This time the new option parts focus on the suspension by offering users new alloy shock caps, shock collars, and shock spring perches. All three are sold s

Mike Garrison March 10, 2014, 8:53 a.m. View Comments

Horizon Hobby is looking for helpful and avid R/C enthusiasts

Horizon Hobby is looking for new individuals to help Horizon customers with the opportunity to product test and review the latest Horizon products!

Mike Garrison March 10, 2014, 7:36 a.m. View Comments

VBC Racing releases the new LightningF 1:10 scale formula one car

VBC Racing has just released their new LightningF 1:10 scale formula one car. The new car shares a list of the race winning Lightning12 pan car features, in addition to a long list of new and unique features of its own. The LightningF was first seen

Mike Garrison March 10, 2014, 7:53 a.m. View Comments

PowerStar releases new PM-1610 brushless digital servo

PowerStar has just announced their new PM-1610 brushless digital servo. The new new servo is designed for both car and heli applications, and features stainless steel and titanium gears, brushless motor, and speeds up to .09 seconds at 8.4v with a 18

Mike Garrison March 10, 2014, 5:03 a.m. View Comments

Cole Ogden doubles up at the Triple Crown Series opening round

REDS Racing team driver, Cole Odgen, kicked off the first round of the Triple Crown Series with a TQ and win this past weekend in both 1:8 buggy and truggy classes. Odgen, using the REDS R5T team edition engine, put on a spectacular display of talent

Mike Garrison March 10, 2014, 8:04 a.m. View Comments

Integy R/C releases new limited edition 6wd chassis kit

Integy R/C has just released their new limited edition chassis kit. This unique kit is slightly different than the "norm", as it is not 2wd, not 4wd, but 6wd! Yes folks, this creation is a 6wd monster.

Mike Garrison March 10, 2014, 4:52 a.m. View Comments

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