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XRAY announces a new RX8 is coming soon for 2014

XRAY has just announced an all-new RX8 platform is on the way! We suspect, like many of their models, it will be based off of the successful RX8 platform with 2014 upgrades and additions, making it the RX8'14. Stay tuned as full details of the new RX

Mike Garrison Feb. 7, 2014, 6 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

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

LRP releases new VTEC LiFe 2000mAh 6.6V receiver pack

LRP has just released the newest member of the VTEC RX family, the all-new LiFe 2000mAh 6.6V receiver pack. The new hump pack is designed for 1:8 competition racing and is set to be available soon.

Mike Garrison Feb. 7, 2014, 5:16 a.m. View Comments

Paul Lemieux leads XRAY to victory at the 2014 Snowbird Nationals

In the Blue ribbon class (Mod TC) there were four T4‘14s in the A final, Paul Lemieux, Chris Adams, Corey Parsons and Robby Dodge all had great qualifying efforts. It was XRAY’s Paul Lemieux who would get things figured out for the second day of qual

Mike Garrison Feb. 7, 2014, 5:10 a.m. View Comments

Tuning Haus releases new 12mm aluminum thumb screws

Tuning Haus has just released their all-new thumbscrews, ideal for securing battery straps or other assemblies in a wide variety of onroad and offroad chassis. The generous 12mm diameter delivers ample holding power and easy tightening. Use a 3mm set

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

The Top Notch Series Round 4 races to AIR Dawg R/C

Round 4 of the Top Notch Series is this Saturday February 8th at AIR Dawg (ADRC) in Lancaster CA.

Mike Garrison Feb. 7, 2014, 5:24 a.m. View Comments

Moment with Mike: I'm not in the mood...so watch this video

Mike is grumpy and tired, so instead of a thought provoking message, he shares a funny video compilation found on YouTube.

Mike Garrison Feb. 7, 2014, 6:14 a.m. View Comments

Flashback Friday: Gas truck racing with Jared Tebo and Taylor James

This week 1:10 Nitro Stadium Truck (gas truck) has been a hot topic around the web after our interview with Chad Parks revealed that he is looking to bring back the legendary class of racing. In the interview, Chad revealed that the 2014 JConcepts Sp

Mike Garrison Feb. 6, 2014, 9:15 a.m. View Comments

Patrick Hofer dominates at the Swiss Offroad Championship Round 1

Patrick would go on to win both 2wd and 4wd buggy classes!

Mike Garrison Feb. 6, 2014, 5:12 a.m. View Comments

HobbyPlex Raceway announces the 2014 Team Associated Summer Series

HobbyPlex Raceway is excited to announce that Team Associated and Reedy are once again the title sponsor for this year's Summer Series at the Plex. The Team Associated/Reedy Summer Series at the Plex will begin its 9th year on May 17th. Participants

Mike Garrison Feb. 6, 2014, 8:33 a.m. View Comments

Video: Pro-Line Factory Team 2014 promo

2014 is shaping up to be one of the most intense seasons of R/C racing we have seen in a long time, and Pro-Line is ready. They have shared this short promo video featuring their Factory Team for 2014!

Mike Garrison Feb. 6, 2014, 9:11 a.m. View Comments

Brian Henn doubles up at the 2014 RC Pro Series opener

Henn wins Pro4 and E-Buggy in Texas!

Mike Garrison Feb. 6, 2014, 8:45 a.m. View Comments

Hiro Seiko releases new 1:10 buggy titanium screw kits

Hiro Seiko has just released their new titanium hex screw kits for the XRAY, Yokomo, and Team Durango 1:10 buggy lineup. The new screw kits are available now.

Mike Garrison Feb. 6, 2014, 5:31 a.m. View Comments

G-Force Hobby releases the new G6P charging station

G-Force Hobby, a Japanese based company, has just released their new G6P charger and power supply unit. The new charger charges up to 10 amps, and features a built-in DC12V power supply. The G6P is LiPo, LiFe, NiMH, NiCd, and Lead Acid battery compa

Mike Garrison Feb. 6, 2014, 5:43 a.m. View Comments

Vampire Racing releases new servo extension wire

Available now from Vampire Racing is the 180mm all-black servo extension wire. The highly flexible leads make for easy wire routing while the black color gives all servos, speed controllers and other electronic equipment the sought-after "factory" lo

Mike Garrison Feb. 6, 2014, 5:01 a.m. View Comments

EMR Factory releases new traction compound applicator bottles

Seen last week at The Snowbird Nationals, EMR Factory have released their new traction compound applicator bottle. For use with on road or off road tires, the 4oz. size will hold an entire bottle of your favorite traction compound. The sponge applica

Mike Garrison Feb. 6, 2014, 4:57 a.m. View Comments

RDRP releases new RC10 Classic fiberglass option set

Revolution Design Racing Products has introduced their new fiberglass option parts set for the Team Associated RC10 Classic kit. The set contains a new front and rear shock tower, both of which are of an updated design and offer additional shock moun

Mike Garrison Feb. 6, 2014, 4:51 a.m. View Comments

Janos Birinyi wins at round five of the RCProf Cup

The fifth round of the RCProf cup was held at Budapest in the RCAréna recently. XRAY drivers attended 2 touring car categories, stock and modified. Janos Birinyi would take the T4 to victory as he powered away from the field for a stock class victory

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

Darren Bloomfield wins at Coventry with Agama

This past weekend hosted some cold weather outdoor offroad racing in the UK at the astroturf track in Coventry. NEMO Racing team driver, Darren Bloomfield, was on hand for the event with his new Agama buggy. After only a few minutes in the main, Darr

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

Franchise Racing Products releases new custom pit mats

Franchise Racing Products has just announced their new custom pit mats. These new pit mats are approximately 35" x 22", made from a non slip material, and includes your name (up to 8 letters).

Mike Garrison Feb. 5, 2014, 4:42 a.m. View Comments

Adam Drake doubles up at the TLR Winter Series

Drake wins Pro Buggy and Pro Truggy at the Round 1 of the TLR Winter Series!

Mike Garrison Feb. 5, 2014, 4:35 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts releases new Centro C4.2 option parts

JConcepts has launched several new items today for Centro C4.2 owners. The new option part include a narrow rear pivot suspension kit, anti-squat plates, and hinge pin pivot bushings.

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

Video: Rockstar KTM rider Jason Anderson hits the R/C track

Many of you have been following along with the 2014 AMA Supercross Series, but for those who haven't, Rockstar KTM's Jason Anderson is arguably the fastest man on the track this season for the West Coast Lites class. Anderson not only rides for Rocks

Mike Garrison Feb. 5, 2014, 8:28 a.m. View Comments

Sweep Racing shares teaser photos of new MBX7 "Birdie" body

Sweep Racing has released a sneak peek of their all-new Mugen MBX7 "Birdie" body today, via their Facebook page. The new body features signature "Birdie" styling, including an aggressive cab forward design. The body is rumored to be released very soo

Mike Garrison Feb. 5, 2014, 5:16 a.m. View Comments

Pete Davagian wins at the Ford Powerstroke Diesel Winter Shootout

Last weekend Pro-Line driver Pete Davagian headed up to York, ME with a few friends to attend the Ford Powerstroke Diesel Winter Shootout held at Maximus Hobby Shop. The event brought in 110+ entries spread across 17 heats. Pete raced 2wd Mod Buggy w

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

Tekno RC releases new t-shirt and hoodie for 2014

Tekno RC is pleased to announce two pieces of apparel for 2014. The Tekno RC logo has a new look for 2014, the Tekno T logo on the back is a bit larger, and also has a new weathered look for 2014. Both of these items are available now on www.teknorc.

Mike Garrison Feb. 5, 2014, 7:12 a.m. View Comments

HPI Racing releases the Bucky Lasek replica Micro RS4

HPI Racing has just introduced the super detailed 1:18 scale Micro RS4 RC replica of the #81 Bucky Lasek Subaru PUMA Global Rallycross Team Subaru Impreza WRX STI! Featuring a full time 4WD ready to run chassis and 2.4 GHz radio system for all day ra

Mike Garrison Feb. 5, 2014, 6:01 a.m. View Comments

Full Throttle R/C Raceway announces the "March Madness"

Full Throttle RC Raceway located in Green Island, New York has been growing each and every week. Coming off a very successful first event, The "Freeze", word is spreading fast about the facility.

Mike Garrison Feb. 5, 2014, 5:44 a.m. View Comments

Robert Batlle departs LRP and BittyDesign

In a personal statement to NeoBuggy, reigning 1:8 buggy World Champion Robert Batlle confirmed that his time with sponsors LRP & BittyDesign had come to an end.

Mike Garrison Feb. 5, 2014, 7:17 a.m. View Comments

Thursday Testimonials: Hobby Pro USA "Groovy Grip" tools

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 Feb. 5, 2014, 7:48 a.m. View Comments

Pro-Line recaps the 110% Racing Clinic with Ty and Gord Tessmann

Ty and Gord Tessmann have a vision to bring R/C racers together and have the chance to work side by side with them to help fine-tune not only their driving skills but mechanical skills as well.

Mike Garrison Feb. 5, 2014, 7:30 a.m. View Comments

Tekno RC releases new TiNi coated NT48/ET48 shock shafts

Tekno RC is pleased to announce new TiNi coated rear shock shafts for the new NT48 Nitro Truggy and ET48 Electric Truggy.

Mike Garrison Feb. 5, 2014, 7:27 a.m. View Comments

Team Associated releases B5/B5M blue aluminum screw kits

Who doesn't want to lose a little weight and freshen up their look? Now B5 and B5M owners can with the new Team Associated blue aluminum lightweight screw sets.

Mike Garrison Feb. 5, 2014, 7:43 a.m. View Comments

BittyDesign ASIA Contest 2014 entries are now open

The organizers of the BittyDesign ASIA Contest 2014 are pleased to announce that entries are now open! The three day race is limited to 192 entries, and is already filling fast!

Mike Garrison Feb. 5, 2014, 7:38 a.m. View Comments

HPI Racing unveils the HB R8 1:8 competition nitro onroad car

HPI Racing has officially unveiled the HB R8 1:8 competition nitro onroad car! The new car is packed with race inspired features including a thick aluminum chassis, centrally mounted fuel tank and battery pack, woven graphite upper deck and shock tow

Mike Garrison Feb. 5, 2014, 5:34 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. 4, 2014, 5:34 a.m. View Comments

Spektrum releases new high performance 1:5 scale servos

Spektrum R/C has just released two new servos to the existing surface lineup, and these bad boys are BIG...literally BIG. With the recent outburst in 1:5 scale vehicle releases lately, Spektrum now offers a high performance alternative to the RTR ser

Mike Garrison Feb. 4, 2014, 5:01 a.m. View Comments

JP Richards wins at the Winter Racing League Round 4

In 2wd Modified Buggy, JP TQ'ed by four seconds over the rest of the field with his Team Losi Racing 22 2.0 Kit. In the main JP started 1st on the grid, and led tone to tone unchallenged!

Mike Garrison Feb. 4, 2014, 5:14 a.m. View Comments

Alessio Menicucci re-signs with Team XRAY for 2014

XRAY is happy to announce that Alessio Menicucci has re-signed to race for XRAY in 2014 racing season in the electric touring category. Alessio is a multliple Italian champion in mutliple classes and has been the main force together with Franceso Mar

Mike Garrison Feb. 4, 2014, 4:29 a.m. View Comments

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