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RACE COVERAGE: 2014 Reedy International Offroad Race of Champions

One of the most prestigious races in the history of offroad R/C racing in the United States is the one and only Reedy International Offroad Race of Champions. The event brings some of the world's best drivers to Southern California in hopes to claim

Mike Garrison Jan. 21, 2014, 10:59 a.m. View Comments

Video: Checking the health of your nitro engine with Adrien Bertin

Everybody knows a simple check-up can keep you healthy all year long. Same for your nitro engine! Adrien Bertin shows you how to quickly check the health of your Team Orion engine to keep it running strong all season long!

Mike Garrison Jan. 21, 2014, 3:48 a.m. View Comments

Video: Team Associated shows off the B5 Team Kit

Team Associated has put together an in-depth video with Factory Team drivers Ryan Cavalieri and Ryan Maifield discussing the all-new B5 Team Kit.

Mike Garrison Jan. 21, 2014, 10:16 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 Jan. 21, 2014, 7:52 a.m. View Comments

Neil Cragg wins the VRC Pro 1:8 buggy season opener

Former IFMAR World Champion and Team Associated works driver Neil Cragg from the UK has taken top honors at the first race of Season 1 at Psycho Nitro Blast '12. The 20 minute long final saw Neil coming out on top after a fierce battle with David Bar

Mike Garrison Jan. 21, 2014, 8:15 a.m. View Comments

Mike Truhe signs on with Futaba for the 2014 season

Futaba has just announced that legendary racer, Mike Truhe, has joined the team for 2014. Truhe has a long list of major wins and highlights to his name, and we are anxious to see what he will do with his Futaba controlled Serpent machines in 2014.

Mike Garrison Jan. 20, 2014, 6:26 a.m. View Comments

AKA releases new "Typo" 1:10 stadium truck tire

It's finally here! The first release in the AKA 1:10 stadium truck line is the Typo. The Typo is a very low tread pattern that has been optimized for hard-packed indoor tracks and low dust, grooved outdoor tracks. They are available in AKA's race pro

Mike Garrison Jan. 20, 2014, 4:45 a.m. View Comments

Team Orion releases new high-voltage low profile servo

Team Orion is proud to present the latest addition to the line of Waterproof High-Voltage Digital Servos: the VDS2-HV XS 1007 Low Profile Servo. This new servo is designed for 1:10 offroad, 1:10 onroad, and 1:8 onroad with a speed of 0.07s/60 and tor

Mike Garrison Jan. 20, 2014, 5:54 a.m. View Comments

Alessandro Balboni joins Team Shepherd for 2014

R/C-talent, Alessandro Balboni, joins Team Shepherd for the 2014 season. The young Italian driver already had his first race at the US World Nitro Cup at the end of 2013, showing a very competitive pace clocking some of the fastest laps of the race.

Mike Garrison Jan. 20, 2014, 5:38 a.m. View Comments

Nicolas Reynaud joins the Serpent offroad team for 2014

French ace Nicolas Reynaud brings his offroad experience and speed to the International Serpent offroad team for 2014. Working close together with Billy Easton and Mike Truhe, he will help develop the Cobra and work on set-ups for the French tracks.

Mike Garrison Jan. 20, 2014, 4:54 a.m. View Comments

Novak announces partnership with Hobbico and Great Planes

An industry announcement has been made today as Novak R/C has partnered with Hobbico/Great Planes to exclusively distribute their full line in North and South America.

Mike Garrison Jan. 20, 2014, 10:07 a.m. View Comments

Video: Adam Drake discusses the new TLR 8IGHT-T 3.0 ring and pinion gear

Team Losi Racing recently released the new 8IGHT-T 3.0 truggy kit. The new truggy has a long list of new features, and one of them is a new ring and pinion setup in the rear end. Adam Drake discusses the new ring and pinion setup, how to properly set

Mike Garrison Jan. 20, 2014, 8:12 a.m. View Comments

Talk-It-Up Tuesday with Ryan Maifield

Welcome to LiveRC's weekly column, "Talk-It-Up Tuesday!" Here we spend a little time talking with industry icons including racers, manufacturers, team managers, developers, promoters, and everyone in between! Sit back, relax, and go behind the scenes

Mike Garrison Jan. 20, 2014, 9:27 a.m. View Comments

P1 Brand releases the new "Speed Corps" trucker hat

P1 Brand has launched their first new product of 2014! Join the Corps! Pledge your allegiance to the pursuit of speed with a P1 Brand "Speed Corps" Trucker Hat. United in P1's passion for velocity, this hat flies a black on black Speed Corps flag on

Mike Garrison Jan. 20, 2014, 4:28 a.m. View Comments

Diggity Designs releases the new Top Racing Rebel 12 carbon fiber battery holder

Diggity Designs has just released their new Top Racing Rebel 12 carbon fiber o-ring battery holder. This holder allows the racer to use an o-ring to hold the battery in place, no more tape! The holder floats on its own, and does not tweak the chassis

Mike Garrison Jan. 20, 2014, 7:16 a.m. View Comments

Jefferies and Stiles finish first and second at the Autosport International Show

The prestigious Autosport International Show is widely regarded as the biggest motor sports show in the world. Held at the NEC near Birmingham, the show hosts an R/C Touring Car race which showcases the hobby in front of a very large and knowledgeabl

Mike Garrison Jan. 20, 2014, 4:36 a.m. View Comments

Sweep Racing releases new Jilles Groskamp Signature Car Stand

Sweep Racing has just released their newest factory pit accessory. This is the all-new Jilles Groskamp Signature Car Stand. This bad boy is designed for any onroad enthusiast, and is a lightweight, stylish, and Groskamp approved way to display and wo

Mike Garrison Jan. 20, 2014, 6:02 a.m. View Comments

Video: "A Day in THE Life" with JQ Products

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to spend a day in the life of a successful racer, a successful car designer, and a world traveler? Well here you go! JQ Products has released this "Day in the Life of JQ" video, sharing just a little of Jo

Mike Garrison Jan. 20, 2014, 7:38 a.m. View Comments

Carson Wernimont continues with Reedy for 2014

Reedy is proud to announce that Carson Wernimont will continue to use Reedy Sonic motors, Competition LiPo batteries, and Blackbox ESCs through the end of 2014.

Mike Garrison Jan. 20, 2014, 8:04 a.m. View Comments

Fastrax releases new pull-start "Enduro" .21 nitro engine

Fastrax has just released a pull start version of their popular Enduro engine. This 3-port 3.5cc engine has already received rave reviews from teams competing in the 2011 UK Endurance Masters, where the Enduro was the control engine for 15 teams in t

Mike Garrison Jan. 20, 2014, 5:34 a.m. View Comments

SWORKz releases new winter R/C racing jacket

SWORKz has released their new winter N-2A flight style jacket specially designed for winter R/C racing. Just like the original Air Force flight jacket design, they are made to be light and keep you warm in cold weathers. The SWORKz N-2A jacket also c

Mike Garrison Jan. 20, 2014, 6:57 a.m. View Comments

ARROWMAX R/C releases new aluminum tool storage base

ARROWMAX R/C has launched a new handy tool storage base. It features a unique design and precision CNC-machined aluminum body, and is very lightweight . The new storage base is ideal for those working at home looking to neatly organize their tools an

Mike Garrison Jan. 20, 2014, 7:07 a.m. View Comments

Randy Pike goes "Under the Hood" of the 1:8 Pro Lite buggy class

A new class is beginning to surface at tracks all around the world. The class is being dubbed the "1/8 Pro Lite" class in most cases. What's a "1/8 Pro Lite" buggy? It's a new class that is using 4wd SC electronics or smaller power plants that don't

Mike Garrison Jan. 20, 2014, 6:17 a.m. View Comments

Team Associated releases 1993 "teaser" photo collage

It is a well-known fact that Team Associated has stolen the hearts of R/C racers both young and old with their re-release of the RC10 Classic kit. There have been rumors floating around that the RC10 Classic might not be the only retro kit making a r

Mike Garrison Jan. 20, 2014, 5:21 a.m. View Comments

ROAR announces a change in the stock class racing rules for 2014

With the 2014 racing season in full swing, ROAR has announced a rule change for all stock class racing at ROAR events.

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

JConcepts releases the new "G-Locs" SCT onroad tire

There is a new SCT tire on the block and all-out speed rests in its DNA!

Mike Garrison Jan. 17, 2014, 6:05 a.m. View Comments

XRAY releases new T4 graphite suspension arm stiffeners

XRAY has just released optional graphite lower arm plates for the T4, designed to easily change the hardness of the whole suspension. With the plates mounted, the arms are stiffer to make the car more stable and easier to drive under high-grip condit

Mike Garrison Jan. 17, 2014, 4:04 a.m. View Comments

Pro-Line Racing releases the new Limited Edition Mirage SS RC10 Classic body

Pro-Line Racing has officially launched their new Limited Edition Mirage SS body for the ever so popular Team Associated RC10 Classic. The new body is based upon the original Mirage body, with only slight changes to the original Mirage SS design from

Mike Garrison Jan. 17, 2014, 3:54 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts announces the 2014 Indoor National Series schedule

Are you ready to take the title? JConcepts, together with many fine sponsors and race tracks, have organized a first of its kind, a true Indoor National Series. The first 3 years combined attracted over 3000 entries!

Mike Garrison Jan. 17, 2014, 10:26 a.m. View Comments

Serpent releases new Spyder SRX2 option parts

Serpent has released several new option parts for the new Spyder SRX2 buggy.

Mike Garrison Jan. 17, 2014, 5:26 a.m. View Comments

Michael Schoettler wins at Round 3 of the 2014 Pacific Northwest Showdown

Team Associated's Michael Schoettler would prove to be the man on a mission in the 2wd Modified buggy class throughout all of qualifying and the mains!

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

Pro-Line officially launches the Blockade 1:10 buggy tire

We saw a sneak peek of this tire earlier this week, and today it has been officially released! Pro-Line is bringing the successful 1:8 Buggy Blockade tire to 1:10 Buggy!

Mike Garrison Jan. 17, 2014, 5:21 a.m. View Comments

Hot Race Tyres announced as the official tires of the IFMAR ISTC World Championships

The organizers of the 2014 IFMAR ISTC World Championships, Full Throttle Raceway in Florida, have announced that they have selected Hot Race Tyres as the official control tire of the event.

Mike Garrison Jan. 17, 2014, 4:21 a.m. View Comments

Pro-Line prepares your Traxxas Summit for the end of the world

You may not be ready for an apocalypse, but your Traxxas Summit sure can be!

Mike Garrison Jan. 17, 2014, 5:16 a.m. View Comments

Jilles Groskamp re-signs with Team Shepherd for 2014

Shepherd is extremly happy to announce the re-signing of reigning 1:8 European Champion, Jilles Groskamp. The fast and friendly Dutch, who's living in Thailand, is going to attend both 1:8 and 1:10 Euros as well as the 1:10 Worlds which rumors say wi

Mike Garrison Jan. 17, 2014, 6:21 a.m. View Comments

Integy R/C releases new "Type V" billet machined gearbox for the HPI Baja

Integy R/C has just released their all-new billet machined gearbox for the HPI Racing Baja vehicle line. The new gear box includes a heavy duty metal gear differential, hardened outdrive, full metal transmission gears, new top shaft, ball bearing, an

Mike Garrison Jan. 17, 2014, 4:44 a.m. View Comments

XRAY releases new X12'14 option side springs

XRAY has just released new side springs for X12’14. The new side springs and spring caps feature a new straight design comparing to the previously used conical shape. The new straight design is intended to improve side traction and improve the handli

Mike Garrison Jan. 17, 2014, 4:16 a.m. View Comments

Paul Lemieux continues with XRAY for the 2014 race season

XRAY is proud to announce that one of the world's best onroad drivers, and the XRAY long time team driver, multi-time US champion in various classes, Paul Lemieux has re-signed to stay in the team for 2014. Paul will race regional, national, and inte

Mike Garrison Jan. 17, 2014, 4 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts dominates the CRCRC Midwest Electric Championships

Ryan Maifield dominates the Midwest Championships with the new JConcepts Dirt Webs Tires.

Mike Garrison Jan. 17, 2014, 6:18 a.m. View Comments

Martin Wollanka wins the VRC Pro 1:8 Nitro Buggy Offroad World Championship (with video)

Starting from 6th position on the grid, Austrian Team Xray racer Martin Wollanka left the other 9 in the dust at the fantastic indoor off-road facility in Italy at IBR Padova to be crowned the very first VRC World Champion 1:8 scale nitro buggy.

Mike Garrison Jan. 16, 2014, 6:23 a.m. View Comments

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