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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

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

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

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

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

XRAY releases all-new T4'14 optional aluminum chassis

An all-new innovation from the XRAY R&D team is the aluminum chassis for the T4 platform.

Mike Garrison Feb. 4, 2014, 4:37 a.m. View Comments

Paul Sinclair wins at the 2014 Souper Bowl Shakedown

X Factory brought three top drivers to the First SuperBowl Shakedown race hosted by Redneck R/C in Baldwinsville, NY on Feb. first. Co-Hosted by R/CSoup.com, this was the largest event ever at Redneck, with 211 entries.

Mike Garrison Feb. 4, 2014, 4:24 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

PROTOform releases the new "Crosshair Body Mounting Kit"

PROTOform is always working on new and innovative products to accompany their race winning lineup of bodies. Today they have released their new "Crosshair Body Mounting Kit". This genius idea makes properly mounting up a body quick, easy, and on the

Mike Garrison Feb. 4, 2014, 11:57 a.m. View Comments

Carl Engelmann wins X Factory X-6 Cubed at Redneck R/C SouperBowl Shakedown

X Factory sponsored the 17.5 blinky stock buggy class at the recently completed SouperBowl Shakedown race at Redneck R/C in Baldwinsville, NY., and Carl Engelmann TQed the class and won the X – 6 Cubed Conversion Kit prize.

Mike Garrison Feb. 4, 2014, 12:03 p.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

Video: Trimming your short course body with Pro-Line's Jim Hustins

If you have ever raced or bashed a short-course truck, you know that SC bodies act like parachutes when going over jumps, causing you to lose control and crash. Bodies such as Pro-Line’s Flo-Tek SC body feature futuristic styling coupled with large v

Mike Garrison Feb. 4, 2014, 4:52 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

Video: Adam Drake discusses the newest Competition Heat engine heaters

Competition Heat has released their newest line of nitro engine heaters, and today TLR's Adam Drake has sat down and discussed the new heaters, the advantages of using them, and more.

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

Andrew Smolnik joins the AKA Race Team for 2014

AKA continues to add to their race winning team today as they have announced the signing of Hobby Pro USA's Andrew Smolnik.

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

RDRP releases new aluminum and brass Kyosho RB6/RT6 battery positioner sets

New from RDRP comes two new battery positioner sets for the Kyosho RB6 buggy and RT6 stadium truck.

Mike Garrison Feb. 4, 2014, 4:31 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

JConcepts hop-ups fit for the Team Associated B5/B5M

While JConcepts has not released any all-new products specific to the B5/B5M buggy platform YET, they have announced that several items of their existing Team Associated option parts lineup will in fact fit the new buggies.

Mike Garrison Feb. 4, 2014, 12:10 p.m. View Comments

Video: Setting your TLR 22-4 ride height with Todd Hodge

The Team Losi Racing 22-4 1:10 scale 4wd buggy has revived life back into TLR fans 4wd offroad racing around the world. With the release of the new buggy, TLR has been working behind the scenes to share the latest tips, tricks, and "How-To's" from th

Mike Garrison Feb. 4, 2014, 12:19 p.m. View Comments

The IFMAR 1:12 World Championship abandons the asphalt for carpet

IFMAR has announced this year's 1:12 scale World Championship will take place on a carpet course instead of asphalt.

Mike Garrison Feb. 3, 2014, 5:08 a.m. View Comments

Novak re-signs Billy Fischer and Mike Truhe for 2014

Novak is pleased to announce the return of two of America's top driving talents to Team Novak. Billy Fischer from Arizona, and Mike Truhe from California, have re-signed with Novak for the 2014 racing season.

Mike Garrison Feb. 3, 2014, 4:44 a.m. View Comments

Vampire Racing releases new high current 4mm bullet plugs

Vampire Racing has just released their new lineup of high current gold and silver 4mm bullet plugs. The new plugs range from 12mm, 14mm, and 18mm models, and are available now.

Mike Garrison Feb. 3, 2014, 4:11 a.m. View Comments

Elliott Boots signs on with Team Tekin for 2014

Tekin's mystery driver has been revealed as the team welcomes Elliott Boots!

Mike Garrison Feb. 3, 2014, 4:51 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts releases the new 3Ds 1:10 stadium truck tire

JConcepts has recognized that the stadium truck classes are once again becoming more and more popular, and with that being said, have released their popular 3Ds tire for stadium truck racers.

Mike Garrison Feb. 3, 2014, 4:33 a.m. View Comments

A Main Hobbies shares full details of Hara's move to Sworkz

News of Atsushi Hara joining Sworkz came late last week as he signed a three year contract with Speedmaster Hobby Company. Today, A Main Hobbies shares the official news and excitement in full detail, as they are the North American distributor for Sw

Mike Garrison Feb. 3, 2014, 6:35 a.m. View Comments

Exotek Racing releases new machined POM spur gears

Exotek Racing has released their new high performance machined POM spur gear for any F104 or F103 type ball diff

Mike Garrison Feb. 3, 2014, 5:38 a.m. View Comments

Revolution Design Racing Products releases the new Ultra Body Reamer

Revolution Design Racing Products has introduced their all-new Ultra Body Reamer. Making use of the proven RDRP tool handle for effortless usage, the reamer is equipped with a high-quality and very sharp spring steel reamer tip that sports a stepped

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

XRAY releases new graphite long upper deck for the XB4

XRAY has just released their new graphite long upper deck for the XB4. The new upper deck is machined from 2.0mm high-grade graphite. The optional 1-piece long top deck is recommended for high-traction carpet and astro conditions.

Mike Garrison Feb. 3, 2014, 4:17 a.m. View Comments

Pro-Line Racing announces the "26th Annual April Fools Classic"

Pro-Line will host The 26th Annual April Fools Classic at Intermountain R/C Raceway in Magna, Utah on April 4th, 5th and 6th. LiveRC will be out in force with moving live HD camera coverage, shooting photos, and an updated pit report blog all weekend

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

Kaja Novotny wins at the 2014 XRAY Challenge in Prague

Czech Team Durango super star Kaja Novotny has recently returned from the enormously popular XRAY Challenge in Prague victorious.

Mike Garrison Feb. 3, 2014, 4:41 a.m. View Comments

Teemu Leino signs on with Novarossi for 2014

Novarossi has added yet another star player to the team for 2014, as they have announced the signing of Teemu Leino.

Mike Garrison Feb. 3, 2014, 4:56 a.m. View Comments

PetitRC.com announces the 8th annual "Petit RC 1:10 Offroad Race"

Our friends at Petit RC have announced the "Petit RC Race 2014". As with the previous events, this is a 1:10 offroad race featuring a big-air carpet track designed to be technical, spectacular, and fun!

Mike Garrison Feb. 3, 2014, 4:25 a.m. View Comments

Talk-It-Up Tuesday with gas truck enthusiast Chad Parks

Gas truck originated in Kansas City, Missouri when local racers created the first nitro conversion for an electric stadium truck. Years later, yet another Kansas City native is looking to revive the long lost racing once again, by doing the exact sam

Mike Garrison Feb. 3, 2014, 8:13 a.m. View Comments

Kyosho announces the Ultima SC6 2wd short course truck kit

Kyosho has revealed today that coming soon is an all-new Ultima SC6 2wd short course truck kit. While they revealed no details, and only the following teaser photo, we assume it will follow in the footsteps of the RT6 and include many of the same fea

Mike Garrison Feb. 3, 2014, 9:01 a.m. View Comments

Kyosho America releases their digital 2014 Product Catalog

Kyosho America has shared today their full 2014 Product Catalog that is now available online! The new catalog features everything from existing products to all-new goodies including a fresh lineup of Mini Z's, MP9e TKI RTR, iReceiver, and more!

Mike Garrison Feb. 3, 2014, 7:15 a.m. View Comments

Video: Losi's new 1:8 LST XXL gasoline powered monster truck

Losi announced their all-new LST XXL monster truck earlier this week, but what many don't realize is that it is powered by gasoline...actual gasoline. Losi has shared a video of the new beast in action!

Mike Garrison Jan. 31, 2014, 9:57 a.m. View Comments

Hobbico announces the 2014 Futaba Challenge event dates

Hobbico, based out of Illinois, brings some of the best offroad racers to the midwest each year with the annual Futaba/O.S Nitro Challenge and Futaba Electric Challenge events. The company has just announced the details of each event for 2014, and ar

Mike Garrison Jan. 31, 2014, 4:13 a.m. View Comments

Anthony Mazzara wins at the South Jersey R/C "February Freeze"

Pro-Line scores another victory as team driver, Anthony Mazzara, took TQ and the overall win in PRO-4 at the annual February Freeze hosted by South Jersey R/C. Mazzara would also go on to finish 2nd overall in 1:8 E-Buggy.

Mike Garrison Jan. 31, 2014, 3:58 a.m. View Comments

Atsushi Hara set to run SWorkz for 2014

Atsushi Hara is set to run SWorkz as he has signed a three year contract as a full employee of Speedmaster Hobby, the parent company of SWorkz.

Mike Garrison Jan. 31, 2014, 6:08 a.m. View Comments

Team Associated's Ryan Maifield joins Novarossi

Today, it has been confirmed that Maifield has in fact parted ways with LRP engines, and has signed on board with Italian Novarossi team for 2014. We caught up with Ryan for a quick chat about his decision.

Mike Garrison Jan. 31, 2014, 9:22 a.m. View Comments

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