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Anticipation high for first Euro Offroad Series visit to Hudy Arena

There is an air of high anticipation ahead of the third round of the Euro Offroad Series as the 1:10 electric offroad championship travels for the first time to the Hudy Arena in Slovakia this weekend (7-9 March). Widely reputed as the greatest r/c v

Mike Garrison March 5, 2014, 6:34 a.m. View Comments

Colin Storey doubles up at the 2014 New Zealand Onroad Nationals

The weekend of February 13th the New Zealand Onroad Nationals was held in Whangarei. A brand new venue, surface and track for everyone. It was an underground building with a spray on tar coating. 3 qualifiers kicked off on Saturday followed by triple

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

Colton Kiefer wins 1:8 E-Buggy at the 2014 Chi Town Shootout

Pro-Line Racing team driver, Colton Kiefer, attended this year' 2014 Chi Town Shootout hosted by Leisure Hours Raceway in Joliet, Illinois. Kiefer equipped his Serpent 1:8 E-Buggy with M4 Ions, and was able to qualify 3rd for the A-Main. As the tone

Mike Garrison March 5, 2014, 4:32 a.m. View Comments

Tekin announces "How-To" clinic at the upcoming Cactus Classic

Tekin has announced an impromptu "how to" clinic going over the Gen2 ESC features such as data logging, hotwire setup, and more taking place at next week's Cactus Classic in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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

Jorn Neumann joins the Maxima Fuels team for 2014

Maxima Fuels has just announced that Team Durango team driver, Jorn Neumann, has joined the team for 2014. Neumann will join existing team members, including Jared Tebo, working to prove the Maxima Fuels winning capability worldwide.

Mike Garrison March 4, 2014, 6:53 a.m. View Comments

Danish star Mike Gosvig joins the XRAY World Racing Team for 2014

Team XRAY, composed of talented, up-and-coming racing stars, is proud to welcome multi-class talent Mike Gosvig to the family. In the last few years, Mike has repeatedly proven his talent and professional attitude as a private driver by winning multi

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

Sneak peek of the new Pro-Line B5M "Phantom" body

Pro-Line Racing has shared a sneak peek of the all-new "Phantom" body for the Team Associated B5M buggy. The new body features all of the signature "Phantom" styling, and is set to be officially released very soon.

Mike Garrison March 4, 2014, 4:35 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 March 4, 2014, 7:09 a.m. View Comments

HUDY releases new hardened spring steel turnbuckle wrenches

HUDY has just released their all-new precision turnbuckle wrenches. The new wrenches are designed exclusively by HUDY from special self-developed, world-renown HUDY Spring Steel to ensure maximum strength, durability, and long life. These turnbuckle

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

Philip Atondo wins 1:8 buggy at the Delta R/C Nitro Winter Series

Delta R/C in Antioch, CA just wrapped up their Nitro Winter Series. After 6 rounds in the 1:8 expert buggy class, JConcepts/TLR driver Phillip Atondo completed the series on top for the second year in a row!

Mike Garrison March 4, 2014, 5:32 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts recaps the 1st Annual JCP-RC Winter Cup event

JCP-RC Raceway located in Indianapolis Indiana, the motorsports capital of the world, played host to the 1st annual JCP-RC Winter Cup. Over the weekend of February 21st-23rd, the 3 day event brought in just over 160 entries from across the tri-state

Mike Garrison March 4, 2014, 5:36 a.m. View Comments

XRAY releases all-new XB4 pre-assembled ball differential

XRAY has just released the all-new ball differential kit for the popular XB4 series buggy. XRAY calls this a “must have” option for the XB4 & XB4 2WD, as the ball differential increases traction and is recommended for low-traction tracks.

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

Maxima Fuels announces the new Maxima O.S. B1 .21 offroad engine

Maxima Fuel has announced their new Maxima O.S. B1 offroad buggy engine. The new engine is based off of the O.S. Speed 21XZ-B Spec IIengine, and revised by Maxima's engineering in Thailand for increased run time and performance. The new engine is set

Mike Garrison March 4, 2014, 6:31 a.m. View Comments

Alberto Garcia wins at Round 1 of the 2014 Madrid Championships

After qualifications, JConcepts driver Alberto Garcia, TQ’d using JConcepts Double Dees, with a strong 5th place for JConcepts driver Pablo Landaburu using JConcepts Subcultures. Just before the start of the main final, it started to rain again. J

Mike Garrison March 4, 2014, 6:48 a.m. View Comments

Team Durango UK victorious at the Broxtowe Snowman Winter Series

Team Durango UK racers Daniel Austin and Andy Wesson have recently returned from the final round of the Broxtowe Snowman Winter Series in the UK. Their championship finishing positions being first and second overall with the DEX410v4 in the 4WD Buggy

Mike Garrison March 4, 2014, 5:30 a.m. View Comments

Craig Harris is crowned the 2014 BRCA Micro National Champion

Craig Harris took the win in the final round of the BRCA Micro National Championship at Hinckley to seal the championship title victory with his Carisma GTB.

Mike Garrison March 4, 2014, 5:25 a.m. View Comments

REDS Racing signs Swiss Champion Noah Asendorf for 2014

REDS Racing is proud to announce and welcome Noah Asendorf to the team for 2014. The young and talented driver from Sweden has already accomplished a successful start to his career as Swiss Champion and Junior Swiss Champion in multiple classes. The

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

Mikael Johansson joins the FX Engines team for 2014

FX is happy to announce that the young and talented European Junior Champion, Mikael Johansson, has joined the FX team. Mikael is 1:10 2WD & 4WD European Junior Champion as well multiple Swedish cup winner and finished on podium at various Nordic Cha

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

JConcepts releases the new TLR 22-4 "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 3, 2014, 10:17 a.m. View Comments

Hobby Pro USA announces the PR Racing ST-1 stadium truck kit

Hobby Pro USA has announced the upcoming release of the PR Racing ST-1 1:10 scale stadium truck kit. The new truck features many of the competition features found on the PR Racing S1 buggy, including big bore shocks, aluminum chassis, aluminum option

Mike Garrison March 3, 2014, 5:01 a.m. View Comments

O.S. Engines releases the new 21XZ-B VII competition engine

O.S. Engines has introduced the new 21XZ-B VII engine. The new engine is lighter, lower profile, and cooler running than previous models. The new engine is designed to deliver the high performance expected from an O.S. Engine, at a less than high per

Mike Garrison March 3, 2014, 4:13 a.m. View Comments

Travis Amezcua dominates the buggy classes at the 2014 Chi-Town Shootout

Amezcua takes the win in 2wd and 4wd Mod Buggy!

Mike Garrison March 3, 2014, 5:34 a.m. View Comments

Sneak peek of the new Pro-Line PRO-2 SC buggy conversion kit

Pro-Line Racing has just shared a sneak peek of the all-new PRO-2 SC buggy conversion kit. The new kit will allow PRO-2 owners to easily convert their SC truck into a SC racing buggy. The picture here may show only a small portion of the new SCB, but

Mike Garrison March 3, 2014, 5:55 a.m. View Comments

Bill Jeric and The Jeric Group welcome Carisma products to the United States

The Carisma product line will soon be hitting the United States as an official press release has announced that The Jeric Group, headed up by Bill Jeric, will be the official North American distributor.

Mike Garrison March 3, 2014, 9:21 a.m. View Comments

Duratrax releases new "black edition" Pit Tech maintenance stands

In addition to blue, Duratrax’s lineup of Pit Tech stands is now available in stylish black. These R/C maintenance “must-haves” perform a variety of useful functions while also helping to reduce work area clutter . They’re made of sturdy, high impact

Mike Garrison March 3, 2014, 4:21 a.m. View Comments

Kaja Novotny sweeps Round 7 of the 2014 Lestr Cup

Czech Team Durango racing star Kaja Novotny has returned from last weekend’s seventh round of the Lestr Cup with yet another clean sweep of all classes!

Mike Garrison March 3, 2014, 6:57 a.m. View Comments

PSM releases new lightweight carbon fiber chassis for the Yokomo BMAX4 III

PSM Option Parts has just released their new carbon fiber chassis for the Yokomo BMAX4 III. The new chassis is ultra lightweight and cut from 2.5mm premium gloss carbon fiber. The new chassis is a direct replacement for the stock chassis and lightens

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

O.S. Engines releases the new Speed R2101 competiton onroad engine

O.S. Engines has just released the all-new Speed R2101 .21 high-end competition onroad engine. Its specially designed 7+3 port cylinder liner ensures smooth acceleration, great power, and improved fuel economy. The DLC coated crankshaft comes with p

Mike Garrison March 3, 2014, 9:09 a.m. View Comments

Talk-It-Up Tuesday with Pro-Line designer Matt Wallace

A lot seems to be changing in the R/C racing world as of lately. Carpet touring cars are receiving aluminum chassis's, short LiPo batteries are turning square, short course truck is now accompanied by short course buggy, 1:8 offroad bodies are beginn

Mike Garrison March 3, 2014, 7:01 a.m. View Comments

Mugen Seiki re-signs John Michael McGinty for 2014

Mugen Seiki Racing has announced the re-signing of John Michael McGinty through the 2014-racing season. John Michael will join the Mugen USA Factory Team, and compete for wins around the country. McGinty will be racing the World Champion MBX7 Buggy,

Mike Garrison March 3, 2014, 5:52 a.m. View Comments

Team Associated releases new TC6 dual constant velocity axle kit

Team Associated has just released their new DCV axle kit for the TC6 series touring car. The DCV (Dual Constant Velocity) axles are designed to provide a smoother, quieter, and more consistent drivetrain even in the harshest of conditions. The new ax

Mike Garrison March 3, 2014, 5:11 a.m. View Comments

Brian "Dumper" Wynn joins the Team Trinity A-Team for 2014

Team Trinity would like to welcome Brian "Dumper" Wynn of CRC to their "A" Team for 2014. Brian will be using Trinity and Revtech motors exclusively for the 2014 season in the 13.5, 17.5 and 21.5 classes in all of his Calandra Racing Products vehicle

Mike Garrison March 3, 2014, 4:30 a.m. View Comments

Euro Nitro Series organizers announce the 2014 series tyre format

The organizers of the 1:10 & 1:8 Nitro Onroad based Euro Nitro Series are pleased to officially announce the tyre format for its inaugural four round championship.

Mike Garrison March 3, 2014, 4:34 a.m. View Comments

Ghea Racing releases new Team Associated B5/B5M front bulkhead kits

Ghea Racing has just released their new aluminum and brass bulkhead kits for the Team Associated B5 and B5M buggy. The new bulkhead kits allow you to tune with various weights and kickup in the front end of the buggy. The kit Includes brass or alumin

Mike Garrison Feb. 28, 2014, 7:08 a.m. View Comments

Gabriel Galeano wins big at The Track Raceway "Pro-Line Shootout"

This past weekend hosted the Pro-Line Shootout at The Track Raceway in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The event brought 120 of the northeast's racers to The Track. Pro-Line team driver, Gabriel Galeano, would be the man to beat in 2wd Modified Stadium Truck

Mike Garrison Feb. 28, 2014, 4:18 a.m. View Comments

M2C Racing releases new Kyosho STRR and MP9 aluminum chassis

M2C Racing has just released their all-new aluminum chassis for the Kyosho STRR truggy and MP9 buggy platforms. The new chassis features replaceable steel skid plates, hardened droop screw stops, tapered clutch bell area, and more. For more informati

Mike Garrison Feb. 28, 2014, 5:14 a.m. View Comments

Schelle Racing Innovations releases new AE 12mm shock and turnbuckle tool

Available in March, with your choice of black or blue anodizing, the Schelle Associated 12mm Shock and Turnbuckle tool is the ideal companion for any Associated 1:10 scale racer. Packed with features and comfortable in your hand, racers will appreci

Mike Garrison Feb. 28, 2014, 4:30 a.m. View Comments

David Ronnefalk shares his race winning Dirt Nitro Challenge setups

Without a doubt, Team Kyosho driver David Ronnefalk was one of the fastest drivers on the track at this year's Dirt Nitro Challenge recently hosted by the Fear Farm in Phoenix, Arizona. Ronnefalk would prove his speed by winning the Pro 1:8 E-Buggy c

Mike Garrison Feb. 28, 2014, 5:05 a.m. View Comments

Schumacher Racing releases the new Mi1v2 touring car

Schumacher says, "The Schumacher Mi1v2 is the ideal first “Race Car”. The Mi1v2 is simple to maintain, durable and above all, great to drive!"

Mike Garrison Feb. 28, 2014, 4:10 a.m. View Comments

LMR releases new Mugen Seiki MBX7 carbon fiber nose cone

Lee Martin has just released the new LMR carbon fiber nose cone for the Mugen Seiki MBX7 1:8 buggy. The carbon fiber nose cone may not guarantee you will drive any better or faster, but it sure does look good!

Mike Garrison Feb. 28, 2014, 7:18 a.m. View Comments

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