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Video: "Come Drive With Us" - R/C Documentary Series Part 1

Several months back, a very cool video from the Medicine Hat Shootout in Alberta, Canada was shared with us from producer Cory Drachenberg of 5150 Media Productions. Since that time Cory and his crew have been working hard behind the scenes as we hav

Mike Garrison Nov. 20, 2013, 4:39 a.m. View Comments

Thursday Testimonials: LFR Slipper Conditioner Tool, Integy Hex Wrench Set, 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 Nov. 20, 2013, 6:35 a.m. View Comments

RPM Products releases new "no break" SC10B/SC10.2 front shock tower

RPM Products have been known for years as some of the most durable products in the industry. Whether you are a racer or a basher, we bet RPM offers something that will strike your interest. Perhaps you might be interested in hearing about the new fro

Mike Garrison Nov. 20, 2013, 6:22 a.m. View Comments

Exotek Racing releases new DEX210 aluminum rear suspension blocks

Exotek Racing has announced today several new aluminum pivot block (a.k.a. suspension hanger) options for Team Durango DEX210 drivers.

Mike Garrison Nov. 20, 2013, 6:06 a.m. View Comments

Reedy releases new Sonic 544 Mach 2 4wd short course motors

Reedy has joined the 4x4 short course offroad race today as they have just announced the all-new Sonic 544 Mach 2 540 series motor. This 4-pole motor is designed for serious 4x4 short course racers that are looking for the race winning Reedy power.

Mike Garrison Nov. 20, 2013, 4:29 a.m. View Comments

Kyle McBride signs on with Tekin for 2014

Tekin has announced today that they have signed on the Aussie sensation Kyle McBride! Over the past several years, McBride has come on the scene strong with some impressive finishes including multiple national and world championships A-Main finishes.

Mike Garrison Nov. 19, 2013, 8:24 a.m. View Comments

Team Orion sweeps the Spektrum Offroad Championships

This past weekend proved to be a very successful weekend for Team Orion, as team drivers piloted their way to victory in five overall classes at the 2013 Spektrum Offroad Championships.

Mike Garrison Nov. 19, 2013, 4:40 a.m. View Comments

RCTen.com announces the "Pro-Line Package Giveaway"

Free stuff is always good, especially when it's R/C stuff! Our friends at RCTen.com have teamed up with Pro-Line Racing and have announced the Pro-Line Package Giveaway!

Mike Garrison Nov. 19, 2013, 4:13 a.m. View Comments

Olly Jeffries wins again at Round 2 of the BRCA 1:12 Nationals

Fresh off his win at the season opener, Olly Jefferies sought to extend his lead in the standings as the series headed to round two at Stocksbridge.

Mike Garrison Nov. 19, 2013, 5:16 a.m. View Comments

Travis Amezcua re-signs with Team Durango for 2014

Veteran pro driver, Travis Peanut Amezcua, has once again signed on board with Team Durango for another year of racing. Amezcua put in another success season of racing in 2013, finishing up with an A-main finish at the recent IFMAR World Championship

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

Hobby-Pro USA releases new CNC hard anodized flywheel

Hobby-Pro USA has just released their new CNC hard anodized 32mm flywheel.The polished steel flywheel pins are extremely high pressure fitted and provide extremely smooth clutch action.

Mike Garrison Nov. 19, 2013, 6:27 a.m. View Comments

Maximus Raceway announces the new "Back In Black" points series

Maximus Raceway has announced today a change in plans for 2013, as they have converted their signature Back In Black trophy race, into a Saturday night weekly point series. All awards and company donations from the trophy race event will be rolled in

Mike Garrison Nov. 19, 2013, 4:52 a.m. View Comments

Talk-It-Up Tuesday with Lila Flinn

In R/C racing, it seems we are always busy talking with the fast guys, or the guy who designed this, or the guy who invented that. This week we decided to give the guys a rest, and meet up with our good friend and skilled racer, the one and only Ms.

Mike Garrison Nov. 19, 2013, 3:41 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 Nov. 19, 2013, 7:59 a.m. View Comments

Jake Dellinger wins the RC Pro Series 1:8 Pro E-Buggy National Championship

Team Associated’s Jake Dellinger wins the National Championship for 1:8 Pro Electric Buggy in the nationwide RC Pro Series with his RC8.2e Factory Team buggy.

Mike Garrison Nov. 19, 2013, 5:18 a.m. View Comments

Craig Collinson double victory at the Chadderton Winter Series

Craig Collinson has recently added another great result to his winter campaign for Team Durango with a double TQ and double overall first place at the Chadderton Winter Series near Manchester in the UK.

Mike Garrison Nov. 19, 2013, 5:22 a.m. View Comments

Darren Bloomfield leaves Horizon Hobby and Team Losi Racing

Shocking news has hit the industry today as Darren Bloomfield has left Team Losi Racing and Horizon Hobby.

Mike Garrison Nov. 18, 2013, 6:39 a.m. View Comments

Integy releases new high speed clutch system for the HPI Baja series vehicles

Integy has just released their new 8,000 RPM high speed clutch set for the HPI Baja series of vehicles. This clutch set features a stiffer set of clutch springs that doesn't let the clutch engage until the flywheel reaches 8,000rpm. This lets the eng

Mike Garrison Nov. 18, 2013, 6:20 a.m. View Comments

R/C racing continues to grow in Turkey with the help of Tom How's "RCSkool Club"

We have received encouraging news for the growth of our hobby today, as our friend Tom How (organizer of events such as the Rat Race), has put together the an RCSkool club at Fen Bilimleri School in Istanbul, Turkey.

Mike Garrison Nov. 18, 2013, 5:42 a.m. View Comments

VP-Pro USA releases new "Xtra Super Soft" compound tires

Today, VP-Pro USA is happy to announce the all new Xtra Super Soft Compound. The new Xtra Super Soft Tire is marked by a Blue Dot. This Super Duper Extra Soft Rubber is the softest VP rubber available on the market today.

Mike Garrison Nov. 18, 2013, 5:55 a.m. View Comments

ACER Racing releases new RC10 Classic ceramic bearing kit

ACER Racing has just released their new bearing kit for RC10 Classic Kit. These ceramic bearings feature HSR inner cage technology for durable high speed operation, SIN 100% synthetic oil (not heavy grease) for super fast, cool and quiet operation, D

Mike Garrison Nov. 18, 2013, 6:24 a.m. View Comments

Protek R/C releases new lineup of Prodigy power supplies

Protek R/C is on a roll today as first they introduced their new lineup of Prodigy chargers, and now they've released their new Prodigy power supplies! Similar to the chargers, there are three different models featuring different functions and featur

Mike Garrison Nov. 15, 2013, 7:09 a.m. View Comments

Moment with Mike: Mid Motor vs. Rear Motor

Mike discusses his experiences with mid and rear motor cars, and wants to know what you prefer, and why!

Mike Garrison Nov. 15, 2013, 7:51 a.m. View Comments

Tekin shares GEN2 ESC data logging "How To" tutorial

Do you know what data logging is? Neither did we. Did you know that you can use data logging to improve your overall performance and lap times using the Tekin GEN2 series ESC's? Neither did we. Tekin has shared with us today a very informative How To

Mike Garrison Nov. 15, 2013, 7:02 a.m. View Comments

Win a new buggy with the A Main Hobbies "MP9 Is Mine" sweepstakes

Want to win a free ready-to-run buggy with World Championship DNA? A Main Hobbies is giving away a Kyosho Inferno MP9 ReadySet in the MP9 Is Mine sweepstakes.

Mike Garrison Nov. 15, 2013, 4:43 a.m. View Comments

RACE COVERAGE: 2013 Spektrum Offroad Championships

LiveRC is bringing you all of the racing action LIVE from Trackside Hobbies and Raceway in Brookfield, Wisconsin this weekend for the 2013 Spektrum Offroad Championships! Live audio, scoring, video, and moving cameras for select races!

Mike Garrison Nov. 15, 2013, 5:01 a.m. View Comments

First look at the new Pro-Line "Desert Raid" SC body

Pro-Line Racing has shared with us today a first look at their new Desert Raid SC body. The new body is based off of the desert racing vehicles seen in events such as the Dakar Rally.

Mike Garrison Nov. 15, 2013, 4:29 a.m. View Comments

Protek R/C releases new lineup of Prodigy chargers

Protek R/C has just announced their newest lineup of chargers, aimed to meet the needs and wants of serious racers, pilots, and bashers alike. Each charger is packed with a variety of features and functions, allowing consumers to purchase the charger

Mike Garrison Nov. 15, 2013, 6:42 a.m. View Comments

Serpent releases the new Viper 977 WC Limited Edition kit

To celebrate the 2013-2014 TQ and World Championship win in Japan by Tadahiko Sahashi, Serpent has introduced the Serpent Viper 977 WC Limited Edition.

Mike Garrison Nov. 15, 2013, 6:16 a.m. View Comments

RDRP releases the new Ultra Exhaust Spring Remover tool

The Ultra Exhaust Spring Remover is designed for easy, convenient and safe working with exhaust springs such as the ones used to hold the muffler in place.

Mike Garrison Nov. 15, 2013, 4:38 a.m. View Comments

Race for a chance to win Martin Bayer's European Championship winning car

Thinking about buying an XB4? Why not win one instead! Now you have a unique chance to win Martin Bayer's European Championship winning XB4. Take home the car without the electronics in 4 easy steps (or at least what XRAY calls easy).

Mike Garrison Nov. 14, 2013, 9:39 a.m. View Comments

Flashback Friday: Joel Johnson wins the 1987 IFMAR 2wd World Championship (with video)

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. 14, 2013, 6:05 a.m. View Comments

RDRP releases new Ultra 1:10 scale shock o-ring set

New from Revolution Design Racing Products comes the Ultra 1:10 shock o-ring set. The seals are made from a specially formulated compound that is designed to be less prone to swell"under the influence of silicone shock oil, meaning a better seat of t

Mike Garrison Nov. 14, 2013, 5:10 a.m. View Comments

Hobby Pro USA releases new CNC alloy clutch shoe sets

Hobby Pro USA has just released their new CNC alloy clutch shoes. The new shoes are designed to hit harder and last longer than standard aluminum clutch shoes.

Mike Garrison Nov. 14, 2013, 4:36 a.m. View Comments

STRC releases new Axial SCX10 CNC shock set and rear upper links

ST Racing Concepts (STRC) is on a roll this week as they have another set of new option parts for the Axial SCX10 released today including new aluminum shock sets and aluminum rear upper link mounts.

Mike Garrison Nov. 14, 2013, 5:29 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts releases the new TLR 8ight-E 3.0 "Silencer" body

JConcepts, out to Silence the competition, debuts their all-new Silencer body design for TLR 8ight-E 3.0.

Mike Garrison Nov. 14, 2013, 7:25 a.m. View Comments

Sneak peek at the new Pro-Line Gladiator 2.8" tire

Pro-Line has shared a little sneak peek today with us. Hot off the production line is the new Pro-Line Racing "Gladiator" 2.8" tire with Traxxas style bead. This hunky chunk of multi-leveled meat is sure to provide some wheelie-popping good times for

Mike Garrison Nov. 14, 2013, 4:55 a.m. View Comments

Center up and slim down with the AVID B4.2 carbon fiber motor centering kit

Centering your motor is like sitting up straight in your chair, its not required, but all the cool kids are doing it. What if you could sit up straight AND lose weight? Now you can! AVID has just released their popular Motor Centering Kit for the Tea

Mike Garrison Nov. 14, 2013, 5:03 a.m. View Comments

"Smiley" Henn tops the field at the RC Pro Series National Finals

This past week hosted the RC Pro Series National Finals at Gulf Coast Raceway in Porter, Texas. After a long week of racing, Tekin celebrates as Brian Henn brought home the gold after taking TQ in Pro-4 SCT early in the weekend, and wrapping up the o

Mike Garrison Nov. 13, 2013, 5:41 a.m. View Comments

RDRP releases new Kyosho 1:10 big bore shock preload nuts

RDRP has just launched their all-new shock preload nut set for Kyosho 1:10 big bore shocks (found on the RB6, RT6, and ZX-5). Included in the set are four CNC-machined 7075-T6 aluminium nuts that sport an updated design intended for better and easie

Mike Garrison Nov. 13, 2013, 6:01 a.m. View Comments

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