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Flashback Friday: Richard "The King" Saxton sets world record R/C car jump

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 April 3, 2014, 10:05 a.m. View Comments

Brad Shearer freezes the competition at the 11th Annual Winter Storm Championships

When the dust settled from 2WD qualifying, X Factory’s Brad Shearer was second on the grid, but charged into the lead on lap two and was never headed. LiveRC founder Brandon Rhode made a late race charge, but Shearer took a four second win with his X

Mike Garrison April 3, 2014, 4:38 a.m. View Comments

Maxima releases new Kyosho, Mugen Seiki, and TLR air filter sets

Maxima has just released their new 1:8 offroad air filter sets for Kyosho, Mugen Seiki, and Team Losi Racing vehicles. The filters are made up of a high performance foam material developed by Maxima engineers for safe and efficient air intake. In add

Mike Garrison April 3, 2014, 6:31 a.m. View Comments

HPI Racing releases Dai Yoshihara Nissan S13 replica nitro drift car

HPI Racing has just released their newest nitro-powered drift car. This new beast is the Dai Yoshihara Discount Tire/Falken Tire Nissan S13 replica Nitro 3 Drift. This 4wd RTR is set to go out of the box, and ready to drift the streets Yoshihara styl

Mike Garrison April 3, 2014, 7:16 a.m. View Comments

RB Products releases the new "SPEED 21" 7-port racing engine

RB Products has launched their new "SPEED 21" 7-port racing engine. The new engine features a 14mm crankshaft, lightweight connecting rod, strengthened crankcase, nylon 8mm carburetor, 2014 cooling head design, and more. The SPEED 21 is designed to p

Mike Garrison April 3, 2014, 6 a.m. View Comments

REDS Racing releases the limited edition "R7 EVOKE" engine

REDS Racing is proud to launch their latest masterpiece by Mario Rossi, the new R7 EVOKE engine. The new engine is equipped with the best REDS technology to further improve fuel consumption, performance and reliability. REDS R7 Evoke is a limited edi

Mike Garrison April 3, 2014, 9:16 a.m. View Comments

Team Associated releases limited edition Gene Husting commemorative jacket

If you knew Gene Husting, you knew the jacket. For as long as anyone can remember, Gene Husting, an industry icon with racing in his blood, wore a Members Only Iconic Racers jacket. In honor of Gene, Team Associated has produced a limited number

Mike Garrison April 3, 2014, 9:54 a.m. View Comments

Ben Sterling joins the Pro-Line Racing team down under for 2014

Australian onroad AND offroad racer, Ben Sterling, has inked a deal with Pro-Line Racing for the 2014 season.

Mike Garrison April 3, 2014, 5:31 a.m. View Comments

Video: Hobby Pro USA in depth look at the new PRS1 2014 Edition buggy

Hobby Pro USA has been quite successful with the new PRS1 1:10 2wd buggy. Not long ago, they released a 2014 Edition which features a list of new parts and upgrades. Today, Andrew Smolnik sits down and explains some of the major differences and new f

Mike Garrison April 3, 2014, 4:43 a.m. View Comments

XRAY releases new XB4 CNC-machined aluminum servo mounts

XRAY has just released their new CNC-machined aluminum servo mounts for the XB4 series buggies. The new mounts are designed to increase durability, increase stiffness, and make holding your servo in place look sexy. Sold in sets of two and anodized b

Mike Garrison April 3, 2014, 4:56 a.m. View Comments

Tekno RC releases new small track and pit room banner decorations

Tekno RC has just released their new small track banners. At 16" x 34", these little guys are also perfect for interior decorating your pit room and work area. Available now.

Mike Garrison April 3, 2014, 6:55 a.m. View Comments

Austrian onroad champion Kurt Hubeny re-joins the XRAY team for 2014

XRAY is happy to announce that Austrian national champion, Kurt Hubeny, has re-signed with the XRAY team to race the NT1 once again in the 2014 season. Kurt is a multi-time Austrian junior champion, and in 2013 won the overall Austrian Championship i

Mike Garrison April 3, 2014, 4:48 a.m. View Comments

Martin Bayer doubles up at the Winter Season XRAY Challenge Finals

Participants of the offroad categories could enjoy the same track of the EOS 14 days ago, and also see in action the winner of this great race, Martin Bayer!

Mike Garrison April 3, 2014, 8:06 a.m. View Comments

Serpent announces the new Cobra 2.1 1:8 offroad buggy kit

Serpent has announced today the upcoming release of the new Cobra 2.1 1:8 offroad buggy kit. The new car (we assume) is based off of the Cobra 2.0, with the latest upgrades and option parts seen recently used by team drivers around the globe. The new

Mike Garrison April 3, 2014, 6:09 a.m. View Comments

Yeah Racing releases new Axial SCX10 series aluminum rear axle lock-outs

Yeah Racing has just released their new aluminum rear axle lock-out set for the Axial SCX10 series vehicles. These rear axle lock-outs provide additional ground clearance on the rocks, and are designed to prevent "hang-ups" on the rear axle. Availabl

Mike Garrison April 3, 2014, 7:02 a.m. View Comments

HUDY releases colorful new aluminum M3 locking nuts

HUDY has just released their all-new M3 locking nuts. You may only need a pair of nuts, but these nuts are sold in sets of 10, giving you plenty of nuts to share with friends in need, or keep as backup for when that ex-girlfriend comes back to steal

Mike Garrison April 3, 2014, 5:03 a.m. View Comments

Exotek Racing releases new TLR 22 series slipper eliminator hub kit

Exotek Racing has just released their new slipper assembly eliminator spur gear mounting hub for TLR 22 series buggies and trucks using the stock layshaft. This new eliminator also works with older Losi 2wd buggies and trucks.

Mike Garrison April 2, 2014, 8:17 a.m. View Comments

JQ Products releases new 14 degree CNC C-hubs for THECar

JQ says, " Caster angle is one of the most important tuning aids in any vehicle. Now THECar White edition owners can take advantage of this tuning aid with the use of our 14 Degree C-hubs! They are available through our fine distributor and dealer ne

Mike Garrison April 2, 2014, 7:50 a.m. View Comments

AKA releases new "Deja Vu" and "Gridiron II" short course tires

Fresh new treads from AKA for your SC truck or buggy!

Mike Garrison April 2, 2014, 7:40 a.m. View Comments

Cerny Marek doubles up at the 2014 Czech Onroad Championship

This past weekend hosted the Czech Onroad Championship in Jedovnice. XRAY team driver, Cerny Marek, would be the man to beat as he entered both the Open and Stock TC classes. Marek would not only TQ both classes, but go on to dominate A1 and A2 in ea

Mike Garrison April 2, 2014, 6:56 a.m. View Comments

Viesens and MacDonald take Tekin to victory at the JC Super Cup Championship

Team Tekin continues winning streak at JConcepts Super Cup Championship Series for rounds 2 and 3. Round 2 held in Coral Springs, Florida, is where Tekin teammates Peyton MacDonald and Chris Viesins would continue making their mark on the series.

Mike Garrison April 2, 2014, 7:25 a.m. View Comments

X Factory UK reveals the X6-S shaft driven 2wd buggy conversion kit

X Factory UK has officially launched the X6-S shaft driven 2wd offroad buggy conversion kit! The X6-S has been designed for today’s ultra high traction astroturf and carpet type tracks. The new conversion kit features a motor position further forward

Mike Garrison April 2, 2014, 6:56 a.m. View Comments

X Factory freezes out the competition at the Tennessee Winter Champs

As usual, Thunder R/C owner and announcer extraordinaire Robert Dirla held the annual Tennessee Winter Champs race on the first full weekend of spring, March 25-27, and X Factory Team drivers took home top honors in every class entered. The 130-entry

Mike Garrison April 2, 2014, 6:50 a.m. View Comments

Exotek Racing releases new CNC TLR 22 Series spring perch sets

Exotek Racing has released their new machined and anodized alloy spring perch sets for the TLR 22 series such as 22 2.0 and 22-4. The new spring perch sets feature extra milling for a lightweight design with reinforced strength of CNC cut aluminum, a

Mike Garrison April 2, 2014, 8:05 a.m. View Comments

Brandon Marsh wins at the 11th Annual Lake Erie Shootout

During the weekend of March 28-30, Ashtabula R/C Speedway hosted their 11th Annual Lake Erie Shootout. This year’s event had exciting racing in all classes. Team Associated/JConcept drivers Brandon Marsh and Eric Clark were in attendance and competin

Mike Garrison April 2, 2014, 8:11 a.m. View Comments

Elliott Boots wins at Round 1 of the KMRC Championship

This past weekend was held the first round of the KMRC Championship. Elliott Boots was able to secure TQ for rounds 2 and 3 of qualifying, and was the only driver to be able to get into the 10 lap range. Elliott made a good start and was able to get

Mike Garrison April 2, 2014, 7:31 a.m. View Comments

Chris Banham wins at the 2014 New Zealand North Island Champs

The Taranaki Radio Control Car Club recently hosted the 2014 North Island Champs in New Zealand. Team XRAY driver, Chris Banham, set the pace throughout qualifying by taking a solid TQ in the 1:8 buggy class. When it came time to for the final, Ban

Mike Garrison April 1, 2014, 6:11 a.m. View Comments

Peter Harder wins at Round 1 of the 2014 Danish Offroad Nationals

As the final got under way it would be Peter Harder who would take the lead early on. Fisher would close the gap at the midway point, and the two battled to the finish. As the tone sounded they raced across the line with Peter Harder taking the win o

Mike Garrison April 1, 2014, 6:21 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts releases "RC10 Option Parts Compatibility List"

The RC10 Worlds car has began shipping and JConcepts wants to inform of the latest parts and accessories that are ALSO a direct bolt-on for the popular 1993 IFMAR World Championship winning buggy in addition to the RC10 Classic kit. As shown from the

Mike Garrison April 1, 2014, 9:28 a.m. View Comments

Dakotah Phend and JP Richards win at the 2014 TLR Shootout

This past weekend hosted the TLR Shootout at Dirt Burners Hobbies and Raceway in Livonia, Michigan. With over 200 entries, the competition was stacked. In the 2wd buggy class, it was TLR team driver JP Richards who set the track on fire with his blis

Mike Garrison April 1, 2014, 6:38 a.m. View Comments

MIP releases new Kyosho RT6 "Shiny Pucks" drive system

MIP has just released their new Kyosho RT6 stadium truck "shiny pucks" drive system. These systems are of steel construction, keeping to relatively the same overall weight that you are used to with your steel OEM bones; but giving you the added benef

Mike Garrison April 1, 2014, 5:20 a.m. View Comments

Kaja Novotny wins again at the final round of the 2013-14 Lestr Cup

Team Durango Czech racing star, Kaja Novotny, has returned from the final round of the Lestr Cup in Prague with a double podium win. This final round of the 2013-14 Lestr Cup provided Kaja with the overall championship win in 2WD Buggy and Short Cour

Mike Garrison April 1, 2014, 7:29 a.m. View Comments

Craig Collinson doubles up at the Worksop Series finals

Craig Collinson wins both 2wd and 4wd buggy at Worksop.

Mike Garrison April 1, 2014, 7:52 a.m. View Comments

R/C racing at the HobbyTown USA HobbyPlex hits the evening news (with video)

R/C racing is constantly growing in popularity around the world each and every day. The HobbyTown USA HobbyPlex facility in Omaha, Nebraska (host of the 2014 ROAR Carpet Onroad Nationals) is just one example of such growth. The local news station mad

Mike Garrison April 1, 2014, 5:55 a.m. View Comments

Weekend Bump-Start!

Everybody needs a bump start to their weekend, and LiveRC has just that with all of the races and events taking place this upcoming weekend!

Mike Garrison April 1, 2014, 10:14 a.m. View Comments

Novarossi releases new 1:8 onroad INS Box color options

Novarossi has released several new color options for their popular 1:8 onroad INS (intake noise silencing) box. These popular low-profile boxes are now available in black, white, red, green, AND a tri-color option which features them all!

Mike Garrison March 31, 2014, 6:25 a.m. View Comments

DE Racing releases new TLR 22T and Kyosho RT6 "Speedline" wheels

DE Racing has just released their newest SpeedLine stadium truck series wheels today. These new wheels are designed to fit the TLR 22T and Kyosho RT6 stadium trucks. DE Racing says, "Both off these wheels are manufactured with the same quality featu

Mike Garrison March 31, 2014, 7:15 a.m. View Comments

Tim Wahl re-signs with the XRAY factory team for 2014

XRAY is proud to announce that the German multi-time junior champion, Tim Wahl, has re-signed with the XRAY factory racing team. Tim has been a young talented driver who has showed excellent results and permanent growth. Tim will race the T4 platform

Mike Garrison March 31, 2014, 5:22 a.m. View Comments

Exotek Racing releases new lightweight "Flite" topshaft for the Associated B5

Exotek Racing has just released their new extra lightweight 7075 alloy topshaft for the Team Associated B5 buggy. The new "Flite" topshaft weighs in at only 5 grams, which is over 8 grams lighter than the stock topshaft. It is designed to reduce rota

Mike Garrison March 31, 2014, 6:16 a.m. View Comments

HRP Distributing announces the debut of its new "Hookup Program"

HRP Distributing has announced the debut of its new "Hookup Program". Members of this exclusive program will be eligible for special discount pricing on the latest R/C products in exchange for their feedback and insight. The HRP Hookup Program provid

Mike Garrison March 31, 2014, 6:40 a.m. View Comments

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