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Exotek Racing releases new F1R2 Conversion Kit for the Tamiya F103 and F104

Exotek Racing has announced their new F1R2 Pro Conversion kit for the Tamiya F103 and F104 cars. Exotek has become a well-known source for the latest in F1 R/C racing products, and has already proved the F1R2 conversion to be a winning kit at Round 8

Mike Garrison Dec. 2, 2013, 5:51 a.m. View Comments

EMR Factory announces US distributorship of Silverback batteries and Roche Racing Products

EMR Factory is now a US distributor and a reseller of Silverback batteries, Roche Racing, and MR..Roche Racing Products. The Silverback Venus 2s LiPo battery was used by 2013 IIC Champion Dave Ehrlich to TQ and win the Scale Spec class. In the last t

Mike Garrison Dec. 2, 2013, 6:09 a.m. View Comments

PROTOform takes part in Guiness World Record setting R/C car build

How often do people ask you, How fast does your R/C car go? We get asked that A LOT. When we say 30-40 mph on the track, people aren't usually that impressed as they don't realize how fast that really is. What if you could honestly say your R/C car g

Mike Garrison Dec. 2, 2013, 5:30 a.m. View Comments

Team Durango unveils the new DEX410v4 4wd 1:10 buggy (with video)

It's been long-awaited, and today the DEX410v4 is finally revealed!

Mike Garrison Dec. 2, 2013, 4:16 a.m. View Comments

XRAY releases new XB4 option spring steel sway bars

XRAY has just released their new optional spring steel anti-roll bars for XB4. These optional anti-roll bars offer different anti-roll stiffness adjustment so that you can fine-tune the set-up of your chassis with maximum finesse.

Mike Garrison Dec. 2, 2013, 4 a.m. View Comments

Darren Bloomfield joins NEMO Racing and Agama for 2014

NEMO Racing and Agama would like to announce that Darren Bloomfield will be joining the team for 2014 and beyond.

Mike Garrison Dec. 2, 2013, 5:19 a.m. View Comments

Answer RC releases a new push button MCU power switch

Answer RC has released a new push button power switch, which in theory eliminates the possibility of your switch getting shut off during a race. In addition, the new push button switch also includes a LiPo voltage cutoff feature to help save your bat

Mike Garrison Dec. 2, 2013, 5:07 a.m. View Comments

Reedy releases new silicone wire, bullet plugs, and shrink tubing

Reedy has just released their new lineup of silicone wire, bullet connectors, and shrink tubing. Together, the combination of new products makes wiring up your new car easy, clean, and looking fresh.

Mike Garrison Nov. 29, 2013, 4:25 a.m. View Comments

JR Mitch signs multi-year deal with Team Losi Racing

There has been some internet rumors of budget cutbacks at Team Losi Racing for 2014 that is said to possibly slim down the team for the upcoming season. Many companies (in and out of the R/C industry) have been forced to make budget cutbacks for the

Mike Garrison Nov. 29, 2013, 8:45 a.m. View Comments

A Main Hobbies announces "Cyber Monday Sale"

All 60,000 items in A Main Hobbies’ massive warehouse are on sale Cyber Monday!

Mike Garrison Nov. 29, 2013, 8:37 a.m. View Comments

XRAY releases new XB4 molded composite caster blocks

The caster blocks feature large openings for quicker & easier assembly/disassembly of the CVDs. The entire CVD assembly can be easily inserted/removed through the C-hub without the need for disassembly. The large openings also prevent collision of th

Mike Garrison Nov. 29, 2013, 4:13 a.m. View Comments

Team Associated releases new "27 Time World Champions" t-shirt

It's almost Christmas time, and what better gift than some fresh R/C swag. Celebrate Team Associated's IFMAR World Championship wins — a total of 27 championships — with this bold, eye-catching new T-shirt! This comfortable black cotton tee is availa

Mike Garrison Nov. 29, 2013, 4:34 a.m. View Comments

Hudy releases new lightweight profiTOOLS

Hudy has just announced their new profiTOOLS. HUDY profiTOOLS are based on highly-successful HUDY Professional Tools used by R/C factory teams and world champions. Each tool has a special, CAD-designed tip made of world-renowned HUDY Spring Steel to

Mike Garrison Nov. 29, 2013, 4:19 a.m. View Comments

Moment with Mike: Keeping it out of the courtroom

Mike applauds AKA and Pro-Line Racing for their recent resolution to a problem between the two.

Mike Garrison Nov. 29, 2013, 7:45 a.m. View Comments

Pro-Line and JConcepts chosen as 2014 Reedy Race control tires

The Reedy Race is pleased to announce that Pro-Line and JConcepts will continue to be the official tire and insert suppliers for the 20th running of the Reedy International Off-Road Race of Champions.

Mike Garrison Nov. 29, 2013, 4:30 a.m. View Comments

Dublin Model Car Club "Winter Race Ireland" race report

The weekend of November 8-10, was the date for the DMCC (Dublin Model Car Club) WRI (Winter Race Ireland). The venue was the ever popular indoor astro track located just north of Dublin airport (on Ireland's east coast). The race weekend was sponsore

Mike Garrison Nov. 29, 2013, 4:40 a.m. View Comments

Shaun Schutte is crowned the South African 1:12 scale champion

The MMCRC club held the final round of the South African Nationals. Speedzone drive Shaun Schutte would take his Speedzone powered machine to the top spot. Shaun went on to win A1 and A2, securing the overall 1:12 championship, and giving Speedzone i

Mike Garrison Nov. 29, 2013, 4:06 a.m. View Comments

A new ride for Jared Tebo in 2014?

As the 2013 racing season is coming to a close we have already begun to see changes in the team rosters taking place for 2014. Some come as a surprise, others not as much. One thing that has come as a surprise is a post made today by Jared Tebo on hi

Mike Garrison Nov. 27, 2013, 8:05 a.m. View Comments

Hudy freshens up your look with an all-new flat bill hat

Hudy has just released their latest in the Hudy apparel line with this all-new flat bill hat. The new hat features a Flexfit design, 3D embossed logos, high quality 100% cotton construction, and is available in two sizes (S/M and L/XL).

Mike Garrison Nov. 27, 2013, 4:45 a.m. View Comments

A Main Hobbies announces "Black Friday Sale"

Save Green Black Friday Weekend In A Main Hobbies’ Largest Selection Of Bargain Prices To Date!

Mike Garrison Nov. 27, 2013, 10:06 a.m. View Comments

Alex Zanchettin wins at Round 1 of the TLR 22 Offroad Cup

The first round of TLR 22 Offroad Cup was held this past weekend at Model Game Fair, in Bologna. The race attracted more than 50 drivers in 2wd class. The track opened at saturday to do some free practice and the race started on Sunday with in the mo

Mike Garrison Nov. 27, 2013, 8:19 a.m. View Comments

Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at LiveRC!

We wish you and your family a safe and happy Thanksgiving holiday! We cannot express how thankful we are for you, our viewers, and your ongoing support of LiveRC!

Mike Garrison Nov. 27, 2013, 8:36 a.m. View Comments

Flashback Friday: Team Losi Racing sweeps the 2002 IFMAR 1:10 Offroad World Championships

Everybody knows that Friday is meant for reminiscing old times. Each week we take you back in time as we flashback to some of R/C racing's greatest moments, products, drivers, and more!

Mike Garrison Nov. 27, 2013, 6:51 a.m. View Comments

XRAY releases new NT1 optional front sway bars

XRAY has just released their new front sway bars for the NT1 platform. These new front anti-roll bars are manufactured from special spring steel material and recommended for use at smaller, more technical tracks, when the car needs to quickly change

Mike Garrison Nov. 27, 2013, 4:51 a.m. View Comments

FTW releases the new Tekno EB48 "Exabyte" body

FTW has been quietly working behind the scenes, and today have announced their newest creation...the Exabyte Tekno EB48 body!

Mike Garrison Nov. 27, 2013, 4:58 a.m. View Comments

Kyosho America signs Matt Castellano for 2014

Kyosho America has announced their latest addition to the team for 2014 today. Long time TLR driver, Matt Castellano, has jump shipped and will be joining the red army for the upcoming season! Matt is already preparing his new rides for the upcoming

Mike Garrison Nov. 27, 2013, 6:01 a.m. View Comments

Atsushi Hara wins the JQ Asia Tour event with THECar

Atsushi Hara TQs and Wins the JQ Asia Tour Event in Ratchaburi Thailand. Qualifying was still a close affair, with Hara edging out JQ by less than a second. But in the main, Hara switched gears and lapped the field with the new White Edition! JQ fini

Mike Garrison Nov. 27, 2013, 5:09 a.m. View Comments

A Main Hobbies releases new ProTek R/C "Chad Bradley Team Edition" servos

A Main Hobbies announces the all-new ProTek R/C Chad Bradley Team Edition digital servos. Right away you’ll notice the sleek black-anodized case, chamfered edges and gold accents that let you know that these aren’t your ordinary servos.

Mike Garrison Nov. 27, 2013, 4:06 a.m. View Comments

Video: Atsushi Hara shares his thoughts of JQ's THECar

Atsushi Hara is considered by many to be one of the greatest R/C racers of all time. After his recent departure from Hot Bodies, he has continued his winning ways with a variety of different brand vehicles at a variety of different races. His most re

Mike Garrison Nov. 27, 2013, 5:18 a.m. View Comments

LMR releases new carbon fiber mud guards for the Mugen MBX-7

LMR (Lee Martin Racing) has just released their all-new carbon fiber mud guards for the Mugen MBX-7. These bad boys not only look good, but provide an easy bolt-on and lightweight solution to keeping your rear drivetrain and a-arms free of mud.

Mike Garrison Nov. 26, 2013, 5:25 a.m. View Comments

Associated releases new option black chassis for the RC10 Classic Kit

Are you looking to customize the look of your RC10 Classic Kit? Team Associated now offers an optional black chassis to replace the stock orange chassis. While there is no performance differences between the orange and black chassis, each give your R

Mike Garrison Nov. 26, 2013, 5:03 a.m. View Comments

RPM Products releases new Team Associated 1:10 scale gear cover

With the invention of the VTS clutch from Team Associated, older model RPM gear covers would no longer fit over this taller clutch system. RPM has released a new updated gear cover for the SC10, B4, and T4 vehicles. This gear cover incorporates clear

Mike Garrison Nov. 26, 2013, 5:51 a.m. View Comments

Schumacher Racing signs Micha Widmaier for 2014

Schumacher Racing would like to welcome young German driver Micha Widmaier to the Schumacher CS electronic team. Micha recently finished 7th at the Indoor Dirt Race near Munich with his CAT K1 against a strong field of most the best drivers in German

Mike Garrison Nov. 26, 2013, 6:57 a.m. View Comments

AKA announces name change for the Slingshot 1:10 tires

AKA would like to announce a name change to our Slingshot 1:10 tires. As it turns out, we are much better at designing tires than we are at checking to see if names are already in use within our industry.

Mike Garrison Nov. 26, 2013, 7:07 a.m. View Comments

Juan Herrero wins at Round 2 of the Mexican Onroad Nationals

Herroro wins by four laps over the competition!

Mike Garrison Nov. 26, 2013, 4:49 a.m. View Comments

Mugen Seiki releases new 1,000,000 weight silicone diff oil

Mugen Seiki has just released their new silicone diff oil designed to be used in the front diff of the MTX5 to provide more traction while accelerating out of corners. The new oil is 1,000,000 weight...yes, you read that correctly 1 million weight.

Mike Garrison Nov. 26, 2013, 5:11 a.m. View Comments

Serpent releases new aluminum steering rack for the SRX-2 1:10 2wd buggy

Serpent has just released their new aluminum steering rack system for the SRX-2 1:10 2wd buggy. The new rack is designed to be lightweight with its CNC machined T6 aluminum construction, and eliminate flex for a more precise steering feel. This is a

Mike Garrison Nov. 26, 2013, 5:38 a.m. View Comments

Eric Albano takes home the turkey at the 2013 A Main Hobbies Turkey Dash

Albano leads the AE team to victory in both 2wd and 4wd Mod Buggy!

Mike Garrison Nov. 26, 2013, 5:45 a.m. View Comments

P1 Brand announces the annual "Black (and White) Friday" Sale

Beginning at 12:01am PST on Friday, November 29 and running through 11:59pm PST on Monday, December 2, 2013, purchases of all P1Brand Trackwares will be discounted 30%.

Mike Garrison Nov. 26, 2013, 10:19 a.m. View Comments

Haul the hay with the new Pro-Line 1966 Ford F100 body

Now you can have your very own custom Hay Hauler with Pro-Line’s licensed 1966 Ford F-100 body for the Traxxas Stampede! The ’66 F-100 body comes with perfectly scaled details like the step-sides and huge fender flares that will bring you back to the

Mike Garrison Nov. 26, 2013, 5:19 a.m. View Comments

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