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RACE COVERAGE: The Dirt Nitro Challenge 2014

The time has come for once again one of the largest offroad events in the United States, the one and only Dirt Nitro Challenge. This year's event has once again returned to the Fear Farm in Phoenix, Arizona where some of the best offroad racers from

Mike Garrison Feb. 20, 2014, 4:42 a.m. View Comments

Jorn Neumann wins 4wd Buggy at the 2014 Offroad Wars event

Pro-Line Driver Jörn Neumann took the TQ and win in the 4WD class at the 2014 Offroad Wars held at Maritime Raceway this past weekend.

Mike Garrison Feb. 20, 2014, 4:33 a.m. View Comments

Sneak peek of the Hot Bodies Tessmann Edition D8T

Hot Bodies designer, Torrance Deguzman, has shared today a few up close and personal shots of what is being dubbed as the "Tessmann Edition D8T" truggy. Obviously this particular truck belongs to Ty Tessmann, however, word on the street is that this

Mike Garrison Feb. 19, 2014, 4:47 a.m. View Comments

Tyler Vik joins the FX Engines team for 2014

FX is proud to announce that Tyler Vik has decided to use the FX engines for the 2014 racing season. Tyler Vik is a professional top offroad driver in America, and in 2014 will use the F5 engine at all regional, national and international races inclu

Mike Garrison Feb. 19, 2014, 4:20 a.m. View Comments

RB Products reveals their all-new "Snatch"

RB Products has just released their new tire called the "Snatch". This new pin style tire is designed to be a stable and easy to drive tire developed to work especially well on bumpy tracks. RB has a quality "Snatch" compound that is designed to prov

Mike Garrison Feb. 19, 2014, 9:33 a.m. View Comments

Korgae Scales wins WGT at Round 6 of the WCICS

Round 6 of the non-profit Western Canadian Indoor Championship Series was held on Feb 7-9th on the wide open prairies of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.

Mike Garrison Feb. 19, 2014, 4:03 a.m. View Comments

Team Associated releases VRC Pro USB Adapter and XP2G radio combo

Is your local track closed? Weather won’t allow you to take your cars out for a spin? Don’t worry...with Team Associated and VRC Pro you can race and drive R/C from the comfort of your own home!

Mike Garrison Feb. 19, 2014, 4:08 a.m. View Comments

Absima releases new "Combat Series" competition servos

Absima has announced their new digital competition servo lineup. The new "Combat Series" servos are equipped with high quality steel gears, aluminum case, and are designed for competition use.

Mike Garrison Feb. 19, 2014, 5:28 a.m. View Comments

Vampire Racing releases new saddle pack jumper wire

New from Vampire Racing comes this heavy-duty jumper wire for saddle battery packs. Made using thick 4.5mm 2 high-flex silicone wire and silver-plated 4mm bullet-type connectors, the wire also offers a 2mm charging port for the balancer wire making i

Mike Garrison Feb. 18, 2014, 6:28 a.m. View Comments

Trinity announces "The Brick" 6000mAh 100C 7.4v LiPo pack

Trinity has just announced the new Formula X LiPo pack known as "The Brick". This pack replaces the two piece side by side saddle packs with one single hard-case battery. "The Brick" is a 6000mAh 100C 7.4v pack designed for racing with a weight of on

Mike Garrison Feb. 18, 2014, 5:39 a.m. View Comments

Multi-time Italian champion Francesco Martini re-signs with XRAY for 2014

XRAY is happy to announce that the Italian multi-time champion, Francesco Martini, has re-signed with XRAY to race for the 2014 season.

Mike Garrison Feb. 18, 2014, 3:46 a.m. View Comments

Tom Cockerill ends Jorn Neumann's DHI Cup domination

Schumacher driver Tom Cockerill drives to victory in the 2WD buggy class at Northern Europe’s highly competitive year opener!

Mike Garrison Feb. 18, 2014, 4:03 a.m. View Comments

HUDY releases new authentic team wear winter cap

HUDY has just released their new authentic team wear black winter cap. The new cap is a one size fits all design, and features stylish HUDY logos on both the front and back.

Mike Garrison Feb. 18, 2014, 3:18 a.m. View Comments

Exotek Racing releases new Team Associated "Flite" B5 battery strap

Exotek Racing has released their all-new "Flite" carbon fiber battery strap for the Team Associated B5 buggy. This new battery strap weighs in at only 6.5 grams, which is almost 4 grams lighter than the stock battery strap. It is made up of premium c

Mike Garrison Feb. 18, 2014, 4:17 a.m. View Comments

Greg McGlothlin wins at Round 1 of the Grass Roots Racing Series

This past weekend Pro-Line Driver, Greg McGlothlin, raced the first round of the Grass Roots Racing Series in Palm Desert, CA. McGlothin would take a solid TQ spot in qualifying, and turn that into an overall win in the 1:8 Nitro Pro Buggy class!

Mike Garrison Feb. 18, 2014, 4:09 a.m. View Comments

Robert Batlle wins the 2014 Montpellier GP in France

The Montpellier GP in southern France is the season opening race. The fastest European drivers attend this race coming from UK, Spain, Greece, Portugal, Switzerland, and Italy. This year again Novarossi was the most represented engine brand with more

Mike Garrison Feb. 18, 2014, 4:53 a.m. View Comments

Video: 19th Annual CRCRC Midwest Nitro Championships

Our friends Sean Ramos and Mike Harmon are at it again, and this time have put together a very cool video from The Ohio R/C Factory, host of the 19th Annual CRCRC Midwest Nitro Championships.

Mike Garrison Feb. 18, 2014, 4:44 a.m. View Comments

Ralph Burch joins the Novarossi Onroad Team for 2014

Novarossi is proud to announce today that XRAY driver and former IFMAR 1:10 Onroad World Champion, Ralph Burch, has signed on board the team for 2014.

Mike Garrison Feb. 18, 2014, 4:40 a.m. View Comments

Videos: Motorama 2014 1:10 and 1:8 A-Main Replays presented by AKA

This past weekend hosted one of the largest events to hit the east coast, the annual Motorama! Motorama is a unique event filled with motocross racing, R/C car racing, car shows, bikini contests, and more! This year the LiveRC crew made their way out

Mike Garrison Feb. 17, 2014, 6:52 a.m. View Comments

WCICS announces partnership with Sweep tires for 2014 season

The Western Canadian Indoor Championship Series (WCICS) is very happy announce a new partnership with Sweep Racing to supply spec TC tires for the rest of the 2013-14 season.

Mike Garrison Feb. 17, 2014, 4:36 a.m. View Comments

Integy R/C releases the new T2 Professional Grade 17mm wheel wrench

Integy R/C has released their new T2 Professional Grade 17mm wheel wrench. With its large aluminum alloy handle and heavy duty socket end, you'll be able to remove your large-scale 17mm hex nuts easily. The billet machined handle is lightweight, but

Mike Garrison Feb. 17, 2014, 4:43 a.m. View Comments

Tyler Vik joins the XRAY USA offroad team for 2014

XRAY is happy to announce that top American offroad driver, Tyler Vik, has joined the XRAY team. Tyler is the winner of many major US offroad races and multi-time US offroad national finalist. Tyler is a multi-class offroad driver, and will race with

Mike Garrison Feb. 17, 2014, 4:51 a.m. View Comments

Carson Wernimont takes Schumacher to victory at Motorama 2014

When the main event came around, Carson would lead from the front taking a dominant victory by almost 7 seconds from Chad Due and Dustin Evans.

Mike Garrison Feb. 17, 2014, 4:54 a.m. View Comments

Team Azarashi releases new "Pholc" Kyosho RB6 body

Team Azarashi has released a new body designed for the Kyosho RB6. The new "Pholc" body features a smooth flowing roof line, and a more "traditional" look (as opposed to a cab forward design). The new body fits both mid and rear motor configuration,

Mike Garrison Feb. 17, 2014, 5:01 a.m. View Comments

Western Canadian Indoor Championship Series Round 5 race report

In one of the largest races in Canadian history, almost 250 registrations filled Victoria, British Columbia, on beautiful Vancouver Island. Jointly organized by local clubs IROCC and NRC, it was attended by some of the world’s best R/C racers, like K

Mike Garrison Feb. 17, 2014, 5:19 a.m. View Comments

Revolution Design Racing Products releases the new Ultra Glowplug Wrench

The Ultra Glowplug Wrench is the latest nitro tool release from Revolution Design Racing Products. The tool is designed for the use with standard and turbo glowplugs. The main body is made from high quality spring steel and incorporates an 8mm nut dr

Mike Garrison Feb. 17, 2014, 5:23 a.m. View Comments

David Ronnefalk parts ways with Meccamo and joins Runner Time Fuels

After 5 years with Meccamo Fuels, David Ronnefalk has joined the Italian Runner Time Fuels for 2014. The first race using the new Runner Time fuel will be this coming weekend at the Dirt Nitro Challenge.

Mike Garrison Feb. 17, 2014, 5:34 a.m. View Comments

Hong Nor releases new 1:8 scale nitro and electric X3-GT RTR touring cars

Hong Nor has just released their new electric and nitro X3-GT RTR's. The new 1:8 scale onroad touring car is designed to be aesthetically pleasing while also providing a stable, durable, and fun platform for drivers.

Mike Garrison Feb. 17, 2014, 6:14 a.m. View Comments

Video: Adam Drake gets low with the TLR 8IGHT 3.0 body

If you listen to rap music you should know it's all about "gettin' low." Adam Drake gets low with the TLR 8IGHT 3.0 as he shares a trick to lowering the buggy's body.

Mike Garrison Feb. 14, 2014, 5:09 a.m. View Comments

P1 Brand releases their new Starting Grid Stencil Set

P1 Brand has released their new Starting Grid Stencil Set! P1 Brand Starting Grid Stencils are the perfect finishing touch for any track. Ideal for use on a variety of surfaces such as asphalt, carpet, or even hard packed clay and dirt, each P1 Brand

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

Drew Moller signs with the Mugen USA Factory Team for 2014

Mugen Seiki Racing is very excited to announce the signing of Drew Moller through the 2014 racing season. "DrewMo" had an awesome 2013 season with top finishes at the ROAR Nationals, and many other races across America. Now he will join the Mugen USA

Mike Garrison Feb. 14, 2014, 6:02 a.m. View Comments

Shortcourse Showdown Nationwide Tour Round 1 report with JConcepts

The 2014 Shortcourse Showdown Nationwide Tour kicked off in Tacoma, Washington February 7-9. Hosted by Tacoma RC Raceway, owned by long time racer Scott Brown. JC recaps the weekend of racing!

Mike Garrison Feb. 14, 2014, 6:17 a.m. View Comments

Cody Meiferdt scores a double victory at the JConcepts Winter Indoor Nationals

The JConcepts Indoor National Series stopped at St. Louis, Missouri this past weekend. After battling the competition, Cody Meiferdt was able to TQ and win the stock buggy and stadium truck classes. Powering Cody's Team Associated B4.2 and T4.2 vehic

Mike Garrison Feb. 14, 2014, 3:56 a.m. View Comments

Thumb RC announces they are looking for 2014 team drivers

Thumb RC is looking for team drivers for 2014, do you have what it takes?

Mike Garrison Feb. 14, 2014, 4:33 a.m. View Comments

Moment with Mike: Too many tires...WAY too many tires

Choosing the right tire, and right compound is one of the most difficult choices for racers of all skills levels to make. No one wants to waste money on tires that don't work. If you were only allowed to purchase two different tires for your racing (

Mike Garrison Feb. 14, 2014, 6:34 a.m. View Comments

Mugen Seiki Racing introduces new Flash Point Nitro Racing Fuel

Mugen Seiki Racing has introduced the new Flash Point Racing Fuels line.

Mike Garrison Feb. 14, 2014, 5:56 a.m. View Comments

AKA signs MX rising stars Thomas Covington and Blake Green

AKA would like to welcome motocross rising stars, Thomas Covington and Blake Green to the team! Both of the young riders have a few things in common: They are teammates on the Monster Energy Kawasaki Team Green where they are honing their skills to b

Mike Garrison Feb. 14, 2014, 4:09 a.m. View Comments

Exotek Racing releases new TLR 22 2.0 mid-motor ESC mounting tray

Without a doubt the Team Losi Racing 22 2.0 is a good car, but one main struggle for many drivers is trying to find a place to put electronics when running the car in mid-motor configuration. Exotek Racing has just released their all-new mid-motor ES

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

XRAY releases the all-new one size fits all winter team cap

XRAY has just released their new winter cap (beanie) to keep you warm at the frigid winter races. The hat is blasted with signature XRAY logos, and is designed to be a one size fits all application.

Mike Garrison Feb. 14, 2014, 4:23 a.m. View Comments

Coyote Hobbies announces the Havasu Aid event

Coyote Hobbies has announced the Havasu Aid event coming February 22, 2014! This year's event is sponsored by a long list of industry icons, and is hoped to bring out some of the region's best drivers!

Mike Garrison Feb. 13, 2014, 5:46 a.m. View Comments

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