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JMC Carbon Products kicks off the new year with a new TLR 22SCT battery strap

It's everyone's goal to kickoff the new year with a bang, and there is one company doing just that. JMC Carbon Products is a brand new company in the R/C industry, and are kicking off the new year with the launch of their very first product!

Mike Garrison Jan. 2, 2014, 4:26 a.m. View Comments

Flashback Friday: Traxxas starts the short course boom by releasing the "Slash"

The year was 2008, and R/C was in for a change. With the growing popularity of full size offroad truck racing, Traxxas designed and released a replica R/C truck known as the "Slash". While many expected the Traxxas Slash to be a hot seller, no one ex

Mike Garrison Jan. 2, 2014, 7:35 a.m. View Comments

Sweep Racing releases the new "Muzzle" Kyosho RB6 body

Sweep Racing has just released their latest car body today, this time for the Kyosho RB6. The new "Muzzle" body is designed to fit both mid and rear motor configurations. The new body features a vertical rear fin design for corner stability, aggressi

Mike Garrison Jan. 2, 2014, 4:07 a.m. View Comments

Ty Tessmann re-signs with HPI and Hot Bodies for 2014

HPI Racing and Hot Bodies have announced today that they will in fact continue their relationship with Ty Tessmann for the 2014 season.

Mike Garrison Jan. 2, 2014, 3:59 a.m. View Comments

ROAR shares the 2014 IFMAR 1:8 Offroad World Championship "Stage Report"

2014 is going to be a big year for a lot of racers. One in particular is the winner of this year's IFMAR 1:8 Offroad World Championships. ROAR has just shared the IFMAR "Stage Report" for the event, which is set to be held in Messina, Italy this comi

Mike Garrison Jan. 2, 2014, 3:42 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts releases new RC10 Classic diamond nose brace tubes

The JConcepts team is hot on the new RC10 Classic kit, as they have blinged out the buggy from head to toe. Today, they continue their blingin' good time with yet another option part for the RC10 Classic!

Mike Garrison Jan. 2, 2014, 9 a.m. View Comments

John Cravotta and X Factory win at the ROAR Region 1 Championships

John Cravotta, driving his X Factory SCX – 60CF short course truck, dominated the class. John TQed round one of qualifying, lowered that time by 6 seconds in round two, and took another 4 seconds off in round three, putting himself solidly on the pol

Mike Garrison Jan. 2, 2014, 3:36 a.m. View Comments

Hupo Honigl joins Absima and Team C for 2014

Many drivers are switching things up for the 2014 season, but one of the most shocking is without a doubt Hupo Honigl. Hupo left Team Durango after years of success, and has announced today that he has officially joined the Absima/Team C Racing team

Mike Garrison Jan. 2, 2014, 3:50 a.m. View Comments

REDS Racing releases the new "Quattro" adjustable clutch system

REDS Racing has released their new Quattro Clutch System. The new clutch is designed to make the engine power output more linear, smooth feeling, and provide the best overall vehicle drive-ability. The Quattro system is completely adjustable, and cha

Mike Garrison Jan. 2, 2014, 4:17 a.m. View Comments

TLR releases new universal joint driveshafts for the 22 2.0

Designed for the 22 2.0, the new TLR Universal Joint (UJ) Driveshafts are designed to create less "Bone Bind" or "Driveshaft Lock-Up," allowing for freer rear suspension movement, especially on power.

Mike Garrison Dec. 31, 2013, 6:14 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts releases the new "Dirt Webs" 1:10 buggy tires

JConcepts has just announced their new "Dirt Webs" tire, handcrafted by the legendary Brian Kinwald himself! The new tires are available to 2wd buggy and 4wd buggy users!

Mike Garrison Dec. 31, 2013, 6:29 a.m. View Comments

Rudy Rico doubles up at Round 2 of the Top Notch Series

Tekno RC had a great showing at the second round of the Top Notch Series at Coyote Hobbies Indoor RC Raceway. Tekno RC driver Rudy Rico just missed the TQ in the electric 1/8th buggy class with his EB48.2. During the main, the leader was inconsistent

Mike Garrison Dec. 31, 2013, 4:40 a.m. View Comments

Thursday Testimonials: Exotek RB6 Steering Cranks, JConcepts TLR 22 Front Axles, 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 Dec. 31, 2013, 7:02 a.m. View Comments

Miguel Matias announces his departure from the TLR/Horizon Hobby team

Shocking news has been released today as championship winning driver, Miguel Matias, has announced his departure from the Team Losi Racing/Horizon Hobby team for 2014. Matias is quoted saying, "After a couple of years racing with Horizon/TLR it is no

Mike Garrison Dec. 31, 2013, 4:29 a.m. View Comments

Robert Pietsch leaves the Novarossi Engine team for 2014

Typically at this time of the year there are more announcements regarding drivers joining new teams, not leaving them. Today, however, is a day of departures as first Miguel Matias announced his departure from TLR, and now 1:8 Onroad World Champion R

Mike Garrison Dec. 31, 2013, 7:38 a.m. View Comments

Jessel Leong is crowned the 2013 1:8 Scale Malaysian Onroad National Champion

The final round of the Malaysia Onroad National Championship was hosted this past weekend at 3 Stone Park in Glenmarie, Shah Alam. Serpent team driver, Jessel Leong came into the final round with a one point lead over teammate Nick Chong in the 1:8 s

Mike Garrison Dec. 31, 2013, 4:51 a.m. View Comments

Happy New Year from everyone at LiveRC!

From everyone at LiveRC.com, we want to wish you and your families a safe and happy new year! In celebration of 2014, we are out of the office today, but will return first thing tomorrow morning!

Mike Garrison Dec. 31, 2013, 11:52 a.m. View Comments

A Main Hobbies signs Jared Tebo, Ty Tessmann, and Drew Moller

A Main Hobbies is proud to announce that current 1:10 2WD World Champion Jared Tebo, Worlds’ finalist and ROAR 1:10 4WD National Champion Ty Tessmann and rising star Drew Moller will be representing the International A Main race team for 2014. Tebo,

Mike Garrison Dec. 31, 2013, 9:41 a.m. View Comments

Traxxas gives the XO-1 a makeover for 2014

Traxxas has announced that for 2014, the XO-1 RTR 1:7 scale onroad car will be available in four new looks (black, blue, red and white). In addition, the RTR will no longer include a LiPo battery, allowing for you to choose which battery suits your s

Mike Garrison Dec. 31, 2013, 6:01 a.m. View Comments

Blais Racing Services announces sponsorship of the 2014 JBRL Electric Series

Blais Racing Services has announced today that they have signed on board as a sponsor of the 2014 JBRL Electric Offroad Series.

Mike Garrison Dec. 30, 2013, 4:48 a.m. View Comments

Is Mugen Seiki getting set to release a new MBX 1:8 scale buggy?

Mugen Seiki has shared a teaser pic today via their Facebook page with a caption saying, "Mugen Seiki will introduce something new for 2014, stay tuned." Upon further investigation among many of the popular web stores, it seems the Mugen MBX7 buggy

Mike Garrison Dec. 30, 2013, 6:27 a.m. View Comments

STRC releases new 1:8 scale E-Buggy conversion kit for the Traxxas Slash 4x4

STRC has announced today the official release of their 1:8 E-Buggy conversion kit for the popular Traxxas Slash 4x4. The new conversion kit includes everything necessary to take your short course to buggy, and allows Slash 4x4 racers to experience th

Mike Garrison Dec. 30, 2013, 4:19 a.m. View Comments

Losi releases new 5IVE-T vs. Desert Buggy XL comparison chart

Losi recently introduced their new Desert Buggy XL to join the popular 5IVE-T in their 1:5 scale product lineup. Since the release of the new buggy, there has been a lot of question as to what the major differences are between the two. Which one fits

Mike Garrison Dec. 30, 2013, 6:02 a.m. View Comments

PSM releases new carbon fiber shock towers for the Yokomo BMAXIII

PSM Option Parts have just launched their newest products, this time in the form of front and rear shock towers for the Yokomo BMAXIII. The new shock towers are made up of 4mm carbon fiber, offer additional shock mounting positions, lightweight, and

Mike Garrison Dec. 30, 2013, 4:36 a.m. View Comments

Exotek Racing releases new DEX210 TYPE B chassis LRC suspension blocks

Exotek Racing has released two new rear suspension blocks for the Team Durango DEX210. These new low roll center rear (RR) suspension blocks are designed to work with the DEX210 TYPE B chassis. They are designed to lower the inner rear arms by -2mm f

Mike Garrison Dec. 30, 2013, 5:03 a.m. View Comments

Talk-It-Up Tuesday with Ryan Cavalieri

We are less than a month away now from the prestigious Reedy International Offroad Race of Champions. Last year's event was dominated by none other than Team Associated's Ryan Cavalieri. We haven't had the opportunity to sit down and chat with the mu

Mike Garrison Dec. 30, 2013, 7:21 a.m. View Comments

Jared Tebo officially announces his return to Maxima Fuel

It has been rumored and gossiped about for weeks, but today, Jared Tebo officially announces his return to Maxima Fuel via his JTP RC blog.

Mike Garrison Dec. 30, 2013, 6:56 a.m. View Comments

Darren Bloomfield kicks off his Agama career with a win

Darren Bloomfield made a fantastic start to his Agama career with a dominant display at the inaugural Xmas Cross race held at the Storm Valley Raceway just outside Stoke.

Mike Garrison Dec. 30, 2013, 5:17 a.m. View Comments

Jared Tebo returns to Maxima Fuel and joins A Main Hobbies

Jared Tebo teased us earlier this month expressing that their may be some sponsorship changes in the works for 2014. Today, he has shared the artwork of his new team shirts via his JTP RC Blog. While his core sponsors (Kyosho, Orion, AKA) have stayed

Mike Garrison Dec. 27, 2013, 4:14 a.m. View Comments

Salvas and Fries win U.S. Open Wheel Titles with PROTOform

Team PROTOform made a snow-filled trip to Pennsylvania last weekend for the 23rd running of the U.S. Open Wheel Dirt Oval Championships at Bumps & Jumps RC Speedway. Over 400 entries each year make it the largest dirt oval race on the planet, and PRO

Mike Garrison Dec. 27, 2013, 4:59 a.m. View Comments

YAIBI Racing releases new aluminum bulk head for the mid-motor RB6

YAIBI Racing has just released a new aluminum upper bulk head for the Kyosho Ultima RB6 mid-motor buggy. The new bulkhead is designed to make it easy to change ball stud position by having a separate upper arm mount. In addition to making setup easie

Mike Garrison Dec. 27, 2013, 5:08 a.m. View Comments

Team Associated releases the new B5 and B5M in full detail!

It has been a long-time coming, but today Team Associated has officially released the B5 and B5M 1:10 2wd buggies in full detail! While the B4 series buggies proved to be wildly successful over the past years, the new B5 buggies are a fresh start, bu

Mike Garrison Dec. 27, 2013, 5:41 a.m. View Comments

Euro Nitro Series organizers announce the 2014 schedule

Following the successful running of a two race Pilot Series this year, the organizers of the Euro Nitro Series are delighted to release the calendar for a full 2014 championship. The new four round championship for 1:10 & 1:8 Onroad Nitro will begin

Mike Garrison Dec. 27, 2013, 8:08 a.m. View Comments

Moment with Mike: Reflecting on the past and preparing for the future

Mike takes some time this Monday morning to reflect on what he learned in 2013, and set his goals for 2014.

Mike Garrison Dec. 27, 2013, 5:52 a.m. View Comments

Video: HPI Racing Ken Block Gymkhana 6 R/C Tribute

One of the most artistic race car drivers on the planet is DC Shoes main man, Ken Block. His skills behind the wheel of a rally car are nothing short of amazing. HPI Racing has shared a very cool R/C tribute video to Ken Block and his Gymkhana succes

Mike Garrison Dec. 27, 2013, 4:39 a.m. View Comments

Argus Engines announces RW Mods as the new North American distributor

Exciting news has been released from Argus Model today, as they have announced their competition engine line will soon be available in North America. RW Mods has been modifying and servicing engines of top drivers for years, and will now be taking on

Mike Garrison Dec. 26, 2013, 4:35 a.m. View Comments

Andrew Smolnik parts ways with Agama and Beta Tires for 2014

Our friend Andrew Smolnik has announced today his departure from Agama and Beta Tires today. Smolnik, an major part of Hobby Pro USA, has followed the company and it's focus towards 1:10 offroad racing with PR Racing.

Mike Garrison Dec. 26, 2013, 3:48 a.m. View Comments

Flashback Friday: Tamiya releases their first ever R/C car

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 Dec. 26, 2013, 6:11 a.m. View Comments

SOR shares a sneak peek of their new Kyosho RT5 Mid-Motor Conversion

SOR Graphics shared with us their new SB6 Mid-Motor Conversion for the Kyosho RB5 buggy last month, and today they have shared a sneak peek at the new SOR ST6 Mid-Motor Conversion for the Kyosho RT5 stadium truck. The idea behind these conversion kit

Mike Garrison Dec. 26, 2013, 4:52 a.m. View Comments

AKA releases new "Impact" EVO 1:10 buggy rear tire

AKA has expanded their unique lineup of EVO 1:10 offroad tires today by introducing the popular Impact tread to the lineup.

Mike Garrison Dec. 26, 2013, 4:17 a.m. View Comments

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