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Patrick Hofer wins Modified 4wd Buggy at the 2014 KIM Race in Germany

This past weekend hosted the 2014 KIM Race in Kongen, Germany. Team Associated driver, Patrick Hofer, was in attendance and on top of his game. The race gathered 120 entries, none of which could match the pace of Hofer through qualifying. When it cam

Mike Garrison Jan. 14, 2014, 5:12 a.m. View Comments

Ryan Maifield cleans house at the 2014 CRCRC Midwest Championships

Team Asssociated’s Ryan Maifield cleans up at the 2014 CRCRC Winter Midwest Championships winning 2WD Modified Buggy, 4WD Modified Buggy & 2WD Modified Short Course! Stay tuned for a full AE Race Report coming soon!

Mike Garrison Jan. 14, 2014, 4:56 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. 14, 2014, 10:01 a.m. View Comments

Carson Wernimont joins Mugen Seiki Racing for 2014

Mugen Seiki Racing has announced today the signing of Carson Wernimont through the 2014 racing season. MSR says, "Carson will be a great addition to the current team that Mugen USA is building for the 2014 race season." We look forward to seeing Car

Mike Garrison Jan. 13, 2014, 7:15 a.m. View Comments

Xtreme Racing releases new XRAY T4 carbon fiber option parts

Xtreme Racing has just released a fresh new lineup of carbon fiber option parts for the XRAY T4. As with all Xtreme products, these new parts are designed to be aesthetically pleasing, lightweight, high performance, and durable. The new carbon fiber

Mike Garrison Jan. 13, 2014, 4:30 a.m. View Comments

Video: Sneak peek at the new Team Orion Touch Duo AC/DC Charger

Team Orion has shared a very cool video featuring an all-new product that is getting set to launch very soon. Shown in the video below is the all-new Orion Touch Duo AC/DC Charger. The new charger features a long list of high performance specs and ca

Mike Garrison Jan. 13, 2014, 5:25 a.m. View Comments

Talk-It-Up Tuesday with JQ Products Joseph Quagraine

Have you ever sat down and thought about where R/C cars come from? Who thinks these things up? How did it become the industry it is today? The answer is through the artistic and determined eye of individuals who have a passion for the hobby. One of t

Mike Garrison Jan. 13, 2014, 7:24 a.m. View Comments

Jorn Neumann wins 4wd Buggy at the 2014 DHI Cup

Neumann was really happy to take an overall TQ and top podium spot as he added to his DHI Cup winning form of recent years. Neumann showed solid composure and nerve as he defended the 4WD DHI Cup Champion position against the likes of Martin Bayer an

Mike Garrison Jan. 13, 2014, 7:09 a.m. View Comments

JR Mitch continues with JConcepts for 2014

Florida racing veteran and TLR driver, JR Mitch, has agreed to a new contract with JConcepts.

Mike Garrison Jan. 13, 2014, 10:33 a.m. View Comments

ROAR announces the 2014 IFMAR Onroad World Championship qualified driver list

ROAR has released today the official United States qualified driver list for the upcoming IFMAR Electric Onroad World Championships, set to be held later this year in Florida.

Mike Garrison Jan. 13, 2014, 4:12 a.m. View Comments

Sneak peek of the new Pro-Line Blockade 1:10 buggy rear tire

Pro-Line Racing has shared a sneak peek of the new Blockade 1:10 buggy rear tire. Based off of the successful 1:8 buggy and short course tire, the new buggy Blockade appears to feature the latest buggy carcass and signature Blockade tread pattern.

Mike Garrison Jan. 13, 2014, 4:43 a.m. View Comments

Barry Baker returns to the Reedy race team for 2014

R/C racing legend and long-time Reedy factory driver Barry Baker, a 4-time winner of the Reedy International Touring Car Race of Champions and 10-time ROAR National Champion, has returned to the Reedy team for 2014.

Mike Garrison Jan. 13, 2014, 4:25 a.m. View Comments

Sneak peek of the new PSM carbon fiber Yokomo BMAX-4 III chassis

PSM Option Parts has shared a sneak peek at one of their latest projects that is set to be released February, 2014. This is an all-new chassis for the Yokomo BMAX-4 III. As you can see the chassis is made up of high-gloss carbon fiber, and PSM says i

Mike Garrison Jan. 13, 2014, 5:33 a.m. View Comments

Sneak peek of the new Pro-Line "Mirage SS" limited edition RC10 Classic body

Pro-Line Racing has shared with us a sneak peek of the new "Mirage SS" limited edition body for the RC10 Classic. This new old school body is set to make its official launch very soon.

Mike Garrison Jan. 10, 2014, 3:42 a.m. View Comments

Integy R/C releases the new fully functioning "Power Winch" crawler accessory

Add some flashy looks to your ride and upgrade performance at the same time with Integy's new billet machined, realistic, "Power Winch".

Mike Garrison Jan. 10, 2014, 3:52 a.m. View Comments

HPI racing releases the Vaughn Gittin Jr. nitro RS4 3 EVO

World Champion Drifter Vaughn Gittin Jr. and the Need for Speed crew teamed up to build this one-of-a-kind, fully-functional Street, Track and Drift machine, and this is the official, authorized R/C nitro replica, powered by HPI Nitro muscle!

Mike Garrison Jan. 9, 2014, 10:44 a.m. View Comments

Video: Horizon Hobby preview of the new TLR 8IGHT-T 3.0

With today's release of the Team Losi Racing 8IGHT-T 3.0 truggy, Horizon Hobby has put together and shared with us an inside look at the new truck. Join Gary Katzer and Adam Drake as they cover the truck front to back!

Mike Garrison Jan. 9, 2014, 6:10 a.m. View Comments

Shepherd releases a new Premium Ball Bearing Oil

Shepherd has released their new Premium Ball Bearing Oil. The new oil completes their new range of Premium Oils announced a few weeks ago. Together with a leading German oil manufacturer they have developed a completely new formula. This oil is speci

Mike Garrison Jan. 9, 2014, 10:33 a.m. View Comments

Hobby Pro USA releases new lightweight titanium screws

Hobby Pro USA have just launched their full line up of titanium screws. Titanium screws are an excellent way to upgrade your car as they are up to 100% lighter than standard steel screws. Titanium screws are also said to be more rigid than stock scre

Mike Garrison Jan. 9, 2014, 10:25 a.m. View Comments

MyRCBox.com exclusive interview with Team Associated about the B5 and B5M

With the exciting release of Team Associated's B5 buggies, everyone wants to know more. The B4 family was launched a decade ago, and held strong for so many years, but how many of those years were spent developing the B5? Who is behind the new B5 bug

Mike Garrison Jan. 9, 2014, 10:12 a.m. View Comments

Griffin Hanna wins at The Pit's annual "New Year's Race"

Tekin factory driver Griffin Hanna rolled out to "The Pit" for the annual New Years race located in Columbia, South Carolina. Around 94 entrees made it out for this years race.Griffin ran 1:10 Mod 2wd Buggy and Pro Nitro Buggy. After 2 rounds of qual

Mike Garrison Jan. 9, 2014, 9:51 a.m. View Comments

XRD Engines pick up ROAR National Champion DJ Apolaro

Capricorn America has announced that the current ROAR Sedan National Champion, DJ Apolaro, has signed on board with XRD Engines for 2014. XRD is a growing team of drivers, in which Apolaro will be a welcome addition.

Mike Garrison Jan. 9, 2014, 9:04 a.m. View Comments

Dialed Listings launches new and free R/C auction site

We all love buying new and used R/C stuff. Whether it be cars, trucks, wheels, tires, motors, tools, and/or anything in between. Most commonly R/C racers looking for a good deal have to search and dig through major sites such as eBay or Craigslist to

Mike Garrison Jan. 9, 2014, 7:25 a.m. View Comments

Max Flurer parts with Team Associated and joins Serpent for 2014

Serpent is on a mission for 2014, as they are building up quite an offroad team here in America. First they announced the signing of long-time TLR driver, Mike Truhe, and now they have announced the official signing of former Team Associated driver,

Mike Garrison Jan. 9, 2014, 7:04 a.m. View Comments

Moment with Mike: What will you do for money?

Mike shares a his story of what he will do just to pay for R/C parts!

Mike Garrison Jan. 9, 2014, 6:48 a.m. View Comments

Reno Savoya re-signs with XRAY for the 2014 season

XRAY is happy to announce that multiple European Champion Reno Savoya has extended the contract with XRAY team for 2014.

Mike Garrison Jan. 9, 2014, 3:35 a.m. View Comments

JJ Wang joins the Hot Bodies / HPI Racing factory team for 2014

Hot Bodies and HPI Racing is pleased to announce that young onroad ace JJ Wang has signed to represent Team HB for 2014 in Electric 1:10 Touring Car.

Mike Garrison Jan. 9, 2014, 3:41 a.m. View Comments

RACE COVERAGE: 2014 CRCRC Midwest Championships

The 2014 racing season has officially kicked off, and that means it's time for the annual CRCRC Midwest Championships! Each year the Columbus R/C Racing Club hosts one of the largest events in the midwest to kick off the new year. The Midwest Champio

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

Mike Truhe officially joins Serpent USA for 2014

This past Monday, Serpent USA released a teaser image of a new driver for 2014. The teaser was easily identifiable as the legendary Mike Truhe. Later that day, Truhe confirmed that the picture was in fact him, and he would be leaving Team Losi Racing

Mike Garrison Jan. 9, 2014, 3:46 a.m. View Comments

RJD Hobbies gets set to host the Steve Dunaway "Bossman's Benefit Race"

Our friends from central Illinois and RJD Hobbies and Raceway have contacted us today, sharing a very special event taking place on January 25, 2014. 20-year veteran racer of everything from 1:10 offroad to 1:8 onroad, Steve Dunaway, has recently bee

Mike Garrison Jan. 9, 2014, 4:07 a.m. View Comments

ROAR Region 2 Indoor Champions Series Round 2 report

Round 2 of the ROAR Region 2 Indoor Championship series traveled south over the arctic chilled weekend to a not much less frigid, Debbies RC World in Chesapeake, VA.

Mike Garrison Jan. 9, 2014, 4:28 a.m. View Comments

Flashback Friday: Denver Houghton becomes an overnight celebrity

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 Jan. 9, 2014, 4:50 a.m. View Comments

Yannick Aigoin joins Pro-Line Racing and Ultimate Engines for 2014

Yannick Aigoin has announced today that for 2014 his Team Associated vehicles will be powered by Ultimate Engines, and fitted with Pro-Line Racing rubber. He will debut the new setup this weekend at the annual "Italian Job Race" at Padova.

Mike Garrison Jan. 9, 2014, 4:38 a.m. View Comments

Team Losi Racing releases the new 8IGHT-T 3.0 truggy kit

With the success of the 8IGHT 3.0 buggy, Team Losi Racing has taken the race-winning design to the truggy market by introducing the new 8IGHT-T 3.0 truggy. This new truck incorporates some of the highlights found on the 2.0, and a long list of new fe

Mike Garrison Jan. 9, 2014, 3:12 a.m. View Comments

Andy Moore continues his 10-year relationship with HB/HPI Racing

Andy Moore has signed on board once again with his race winning HB/HPI team for 2014. Andy has been a part of the team for nearly 10 years, taking the 2006 IFMAR ISTC World Championship and recently accomplishing an A-Final finish with the HB R10 at

Mike Garrison Jan. 8, 2014, 3:05 a.m. View Comments

Dakotah Phend double victory at the AMS Raceway "New Year's Race"

AMS Raceway hosted the annual "New Year's Race" bringing about some of the greatest racers in Michigan. Among those drivers was Team Losi Racing / Pro-Line factory driver, Dakotah Phend. Phend would go on to TQ and win both 2wd Modified Buggy and 4wd

Mike Garrison Jan. 8, 2014, 2:50 a.m. View Comments

RB releases the new "Rally Xtrem" high performance engine

RB has just released their new "Rally Xtrem" offroad engine. The new engine receives a 7 port sleeve with MES, a machined lightweight piston, and a 14.5 turbo crankshaft. The new engine was designed for high-performance racing, even in the blistery c

Mike Garrison Jan. 8, 2014, 3:17 a.m. View Comments

Rodrigo Luis victorious at the Indoor RC Oeste 2nd Anniversary Race

The last race of 2013 in Portuguese was held at the amazing Indoor RC Oeste track. The race was to celebrate 2 years of success of the track, with a good number of drivers attending, 38 drivers in the 3 different classes, a very nice day of party bet

Mike Garrison Jan. 8, 2014, 3:11 a.m. View Comments

Thursday Testimonials: Venom 60C 2S 3800mAh 7.4 Shorty LiPo Pack and the "Random Item of the Week!"

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 Jan. 8, 2014, 3:40 a.m. View Comments

John Cravotta takes two at the Maine State Offroad Championships

The weekend of January 4th saw the running of the Maine State Championship at Maximus RC. The weather was cold outside, but nice and warm inside for racers from all over New England. X Factory sent Team driver John Cravotta up from Massachusetts, and

Mike Garrison Jan. 8, 2014, 2:29 a.m. View Comments

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