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Sneak peek of the new Pro-Line "IROK Swamper" short course tire

This meaty new tire may not be your number one choice at the race track, but off the track it is sure to conquer anything and everything you can throw at it.

Mike Garrison Feb. 13, 2014, 3:49 a.m. View Comments

XRAY releases all-new T4 hard foam front bumper

XRAY has just released a new high-quality hard T4 front foam bumper. The new bumper is hand-cut from specially-developed extra hard foam material. While the bumper is very light, it is claimed to still be very strong. It is designed to protect the fr

Mike Garrison Feb. 13, 2014, 4:09 a.m. View Comments

Swiss Champion Jeremy Pettet signs with Sweep Racing for 2014

2011 and 2013 Swiss Champion, and 2012 Euro B Vice Champion, Jeremy Pettet has signed on board with Sweep Racing for 2014.

Mike Garrison Feb. 13, 2014, 5:34 a.m. View Comments

Video: "Come Drive with Us" documentary trailer

The Reedy Race is not just any race. It is a "bucket list" race; a race that most R/C enthusiast dream of attending! Our friend CoryD was in attendance to document what it's like for a top-level pro, as well as the average racer to attend this storie

Mike Garrison Feb. 13, 2014, 5:42 a.m. View Comments

Josh Wheeler re-signs with XRAY for 2014

XRAY is happy to announce that the US top driver, Josh Wheeler, will continue to race with XRAY team in 2014. Josh will race the XB8, XB4 and XT9.

Mike Garrison Feb. 13, 2014, 4:19 a.m. View Comments

Martin Wollanka joins the FX Engines team for 2014

FX is happy to announce that multi-time Austrian Champion, Martin Wollanka, has chosen FX engines for the 2014 racing season.

Mike Garrison Feb. 13, 2014, 4:03 a.m. View Comments

HobbyTown USA HobbyPlex 1:8 Winter Series Round 4 race report

Groundhog Day was the date for the fourth round of the 1:8 Winter Series at the Plex. Much like the movie, the day started to repeat the previous rounds, with most of the same faces leading the field. Two championships were wrapped up and the other t

Mike Garrison Feb. 13, 2014, 4:26 a.m. View Comments

PSM releases new carbon fiber front shock towers for the Associated B5

PSM Option Parts is kicking off the release of the Team Associated B5 buggies with two all-new carbon fiber front shock towers. The new towers are available in V1 and V2 versions. The major differences include weight and tuning options. The V1 tower

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

Denney, Mitch, and Hartson win with JConcepts at 2014 Winter Indoor Nats

For the last 5 seasons, racers have converged in St. Charles, MO for the JConcepts Winter Indoor Nationals. Always the first stop on the Indoor National Series the SmacTrac crew and Scott McDonald always prep one of the finest tracks on the series wi

Mike Garrison Feb. 13, 2014, 6:02 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

HUDY releases new aluminum rear wing buttons

HUDY has just released their all-new aluminum rear wing buttons for 1:8 offroad and 1:10 onroad cars. These new wing buttons are designed to reinforce the wing mounting to prevent the wing from pulling off the mounting screws. In addition, these ligh

Mike Garrison Feb. 12, 2014, 4:45 a.m. View Comments

Nathan Waters and Neil Cragg win at the Schumacher Masters Rd.5

This past weekend saw a great entry of 13 heats of drivers enter the Schumacher Masters round five of this hugely competitive championship. Waters wins 2wd, and Cragg wins 4wd!

Mike Garrison Feb. 12, 2014, 4:35 a.m. View Comments

JR Mitch doubles up at the JConcepts Winter Indoor Nationals

Tekin drivers JR Mitch and Josh Wheeler both showed that the Tekin RSX had the power to run against anyone at the opening round of the JConcepts Winter Indoor Nats held at SmacTrac in St Louis.

Mike Garrison Feb. 12, 2014, 5:07 a.m. View Comments

Tekin releases the new HotWire 2.0 ESC programming link

Tekin has just released the latest in their speed control programming technology, the HotWire 2.0!

Mike Garrison Feb. 12, 2014, 5 a.m. View Comments

XRAY releases new graphite 1-hole T4 suspension arms

XRAY has just released their new graphite 1-hole suspension arms for the T4. The new arms are molded lightweight composite arms, and 2mm wider to better fit new suspension mounts of the T4'14.

Mike Garrison Feb. 12, 2014, 4:27 a.m. View Comments

Video: PROTOform shows off the new "Better Edge" mounting tools

PROTOform has shared with us a video showing off all of their new "Better Edge" mounting tools and system. Check it out!

Mike Garrison Feb. 12, 2014, 7:08 a.m. View Comments

XRAY releases the new 2-in-1 team winter jacket

XRAY has just released their authentic Team XRAY winter jacket. This extreme 2-in-1 jacket is perfect for any autumn and winter weather conditions, and will keep you warm during outdoor races. The jacket consists of a removable internal soft shell ja

Mike Garrison Feb. 12, 2014, 4:54 a.m. View Comments

Viper R/C announces exclusive US distributorship of Xpert-RC servos

Precision and quality. Two items designed into every servo from Xpert-RC. Now Viper R/C Solutions is proud to announce an exclusive distribution deal with Xpert-RC to create Xpert-RC USA.

Mike Garrison Feb. 12, 2014, 4:21 a.m. View Comments

Tanner Denney strikes first with the B5 at the JConcepts Winter Indoor Nationals

Taking the first round TQ for the event was none other than Steven Hartson. However, it would be teammate Tanner Denney who roared back and took the next three rounds to start on pole with his Reedy-powered B5. The triple A-Main events were similar,

Mike Garrison Feb. 11, 2014, 9:14 a.m. View Comments

JQ Products inks deal with MIP for 2014 support

Great news from USA! Legendary US manufacturer MIP and JQ Products have inked a deal, seeing MIP support the JQ Team with tools, for all future wrenching needs!

Mike Garrison Feb. 11, 2014, 9:20 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 Feb. 11, 2014, 9:46 a.m. View Comments

Revolution Design Racing Products releases the new Ultra Flyheight Tool

Revolution Design Racing Products introduce the Ultra Flyheight Tool for 1:8 offroad vehicles. Made from aircraft-quality 7075-T6 aluminium the tool incorporates a flywheel tool, a clutch gap gauge, and a ride height gauge. The shape of the tool allo

Mike Garrison Feb. 11, 2014, 4:52 a.m. View Comments

XRAY releases new XB4 rear aluminum +2mm lower suspension holders

XRAY has just released new +2mm lower suspension holders for the XB4 buggy. Recommended for use on carpet and tracks with high traction, the holders are designed to make the car rotate better and drive better through corners.

Mike Garrison Feb. 11, 2014, 4:31 a.m. View Comments

Dustin Evans doubles up at the 2014 Rumble in the Rockies

Evans sweeps both 2wd and 4wd mod buggy classes!

Mike Garrison Feb. 11, 2014, 6:44 a.m. View Comments

Team Associated releases new Factory Team tools and option parts

Team Associated has released several new Factory Team tools and option parts today. In the tool lineup they have released a new 5.5mm short nut driver for tight spaces such as shock mount nuts, and a 7mm t-handle for extra leverage on things like whe

Mike Garrison Feb. 11, 2014, 5:14 a.m. View Comments

Tobias Hepp resigns with Team XRAY for 2014

XRAY is happy to announce that Tobias Hepp has resigned and will be part of the XRAY factory racing team in 2014. Tobias has specialized in the 1:8 onroad nitro category, and has achieved some astonishing results with the RX8 and will continue to rac

Mike Garrison Feb. 11, 2014, 4:44 a.m. View Comments

Kaja Novotny doubles up at Round 6 of the Lestr Cup

Two classes, two TQs, two overall firsts. Job well done for Team Durango.

Mike Garrison Feb. 11, 2014, 6:17 a.m. View Comments

Racer spotlight with 12 year old racer Robert Molina

Lance McDonald recaps a very special moment in time for young racer Robert Molina.

Mike Garrison Feb. 11, 2014, 5:07 a.m. View Comments

Sneak peek of the new JConcepts B5 "Silencer" body

The cat is out of the bag as JConcepts has shared a sneak peek of the new "Silencer" body designed for the Team Associated B5 buggy. The new body has yet to be officially released, however, was spotted in action at this past weekend's JConcepts Winte

Mike Garrison Feb. 10, 2014, 5:30 a.m. View Comments

Hebert and Matsukura take Team Associated to victory at the Snowbird Nationals

Hebert takes two, and Matsukura takes victory in a third class for AE!

Mike Garrison Feb. 10, 2014, 5:12 a.m. View Comments

Team Losi Racing releases new 16mm spring chart

Team Losi Racing has just released a helpful new spring chart for their 16mm 8IGHT and 8IGHT-T springs. The new chart gives spring rates, colors, part number, and length for each pair.

Mike Garrison Feb. 10, 2014, 8:41 a.m. View Comments

Video: 110% Racing Camp at Pro-Line Racing

Check out this new video highlighting the very first 110% Racing Camp put on by Ty and Gord Tessmann at Pro-Line Racing. The R/C Racing Camp lasted four days and provided nine lucky drivers (and their mechanics) an opportunity to get face to face tim

Mike Garrison Feb. 10, 2014, 4:16 a.m. View Comments

Martin Lissau joins REDS Racing team for 2014

REDS Racing is proud to announce that Martin Lissau will be joining their growing team for 2014. Lissau says, "I would like to thank Mario and Marco from REDS for giving me this opportunity to race their products. I'm sure that REDS products will be

Mike Garrison Feb. 10, 2014, 5:57 a.m. View Comments

RPM Products releases the new Mega Bearing Blaster

For quite some time the original RPM Bearing Blaster has been a choice of racers to help them clean and maintain bearings throughout their vehicles. They have now released the new Mega Bearing Blaster, allowing for a wider range of bearing sizes.

Mike Garrison Feb. 10, 2014, 5:20 a.m. View Comments

Byron Fuels welcomes the new marketing manager Joe Nicholson

Byron Originals welcomes their new marketing manager, Joe Nicholson, this month as 30-year employee, Marc Jensen, has announced his retirement at the end of February.

Mike Garrison Feb. 10, 2014, 4:27 a.m. View Comments

Schelle Racing Innovations releases 1:10 scale billet aluminum wheel wrench

With the rising popularity of serrated locking wheel nuts, Schelle has answered the call of racers everywhere by introducing a new tool for installing and removing serrated wheel nuts on buggies, stadium trucks, and short course trucks.

Mike Garrison Feb. 10, 2014, 4:35 a.m. View Comments

XRAY releases all-new XB4 SFA graphite arm stiffeners

XRAY has released their all-new innovative and unique SFA graphite stiffeners for the XB4. These allow for super-quick lower suspension arm flex adjustment to easily adjust the traction of the car under various track conditions.

Mike Garrison Feb. 10, 2014, 4:47 a.m. View Comments

Revolution Design Racing Products releases new Ultra Flywheel Puller

RDRP has just released their new Ultra Flywheel Puller. The tool is designed for most 1:8 clutches, and helps to separate the flywheel from the crankshaft without any damage.

Mike Garrison Feb. 10, 2014, 4:54 a.m. View Comments

Video: How to properly clean and glue tires with Adam Drake

Team Losi Racing and Pro-Line team driver, Adam Drake, has once again put together another informative "How-To" video. This time, Drake sits down to discuss and show how to properly clean and glue tires. Adam is arguably one of the best and fastest t

Mike Garrison Feb. 7, 2014, 5:37 a.m. View Comments

Marco Kaufmann re-signs with Team XRAY Germany for 2014

XRAY is proud to announce that Marco Kaufmann has re-signed with XRAY team, and will race the T4 in the 2014 season. The young talented driver who has showed excellent results and has been a main driving force of the XRAY team in Germany. Marco will

Mike Garrison Feb. 7, 2014, 5:04 a.m. View Comments

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