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Shepherd and Daniel Sieber win the 2013 Onroad 1:8 Euros B

German Shepherd driver, Daniel Sieber, is the 2013 European Champion with the Velox V8 PRO. At last weeks European Championship B in Aigen-Schlagl he took the win in an amazing race after TQ'ing the event while his Shepherd teammates Jürg Nydegger, F

Mike Garrison June 3, 2013, 5:40 a.m. View Comments

ROAR announces bidding is open for 2014 National Events

ROAR has announced today that bids for Nationals venues in all ROAR classes are now being accepted for the 2014 season. Any ROAR affiliated track interested in hosting a National event is asked to please get their bid in as soon as possible. This ope

Mike Garrison June 3, 2013, 4:59 a.m. View Comments

Dakotah Phend wins the Pro-Line King of Kings Race

Phend wins Pro Buggy, Pro Truggy, and E-Truggy!

Mike Garrison June 3, 2013, 10:51 a.m. View Comments

RB releases the new BLAST V.13 Limited Edition .21 engine

RB has just released their new BLAST V.13 Limited Edition engine. The idea behind the engine is to offer high performance options at a low price. The new .21 engine is made in Europe, and includes many of the same competition features found in higher

Mike Garrison June 3, 2013, 5:46 a.m. View Comments

Hudy releases new 1:8 offroad covered wheel nuts

These new nuts are ribbed for secure tightening on the wheel axle. Using these covered wheel nuts, you can easily eliminate the problems of dirt getting into the wheel axle assembly!

Mike Garrison June 3, 2013, 6:13 a.m. View Comments

Team Associated announces the RC10 Classic limited edition kit

Vintage R/C fans rejoice as Team Associated is releasing a limited edition RC10 Classic kit! The RC10 Classic Kit is a faithful reproduction of the original gold-tub buggy that famously won the first ever I.F.M.A.R. world championship.

Mike Garrison June 3, 2013, 6:54 a.m. View Comments

Tekno releases the new NB48 nitro 1:8 buggy

Tekno joins the nitro racing world with their all-new NB48 buggy!

Mike Garrison June 3, 2013, 10:36 a.m. View Comments

Ethan Erchinger wins with XRAY at the Reedy Race of Champions

Ethan Erchinger proved to be the man to beat in the Open Mod class, as he drove his XRAY T4 to a solid victory at this year's event!

Mike Garrison June 3, 2013, 5:56 a.m. View Comments

Video: Ryan Maifield vs. Brian Kinwald at the JConcepts Dirt Invert 2013

Our friends at JConcepts have shared this very cool video from the recent Dirt Invert event hosted by One Hobbies in Peoria, Arizona. Sit back and watch as Ryan Maifield and Brian Kinwald do battle in Mod Buggy A2!

Mike Garrison June 3, 2013, 10:33 a.m. View Comments

Moment with Mike: Spectator viewing areas

Mike shares his opinion on the importance of spectator viewing areas, and how they can help our hobby grow.

Mike Garrison May 31, 2013, 10:48 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts releases new Nissan Titan short course truck body

JConcepts brings a licensed Nissan Titan to an already stellar line-up of National Championship Short Course bodies.

Mike Garrison May 31, 2013, 8:23 a.m. View Comments

Novak releases new "Vulcan" modified brushless motors

Novak's newest modified racing 540-size brushless motors have arrived!

Mike Garrison May 31, 2013, 8:36 a.m. View Comments

Futaba releases the 4PLS 4-Channel T-FHSS radio system

With the 4PLS, modelers can enjoy the benefits of telemetry in two ways. Temperature, voltages and rpm can be monitored in real-time AND logged for future reference. Even better, these advantages are included in the 4PLS for the same price as the ori

Mike Garrison May 31, 2013, 8:43 a.m. View Comments

Hobby Pro USA announces new "Groovy Grips" tool lineup

Hobby Pro USA uses their racing experience and years of tool use to formulate the Groovy Grips tool lineup for serious racers.

Mike Garrison May 31, 2013, 8:30 a.m. View Comments

AVID releases new aluminum ballstud washer set

AVID makes your life better (and your ride cooler) once again with our fresh approach on a traditional aluminum ballstud washer by introducing a staggered outer diameter so you can easily tell what thickness of a washer you are running.

Mike Garrison May 31, 2013, 8:56 a.m. View Comments

Duratrax releases new 35C Onyx LiPo battery packs

Duratrax has released a fresh lineup of LiPo packs today ranging all the way up to 8000mAh!

Mike Garrison May 31, 2013, 8:51 a.m. View Comments

World champion contenders get set to face off at Silver Dollar R/C for the Worlds Warmup

The who’s who of 1/10-scale off-road racing will have their first crack at A Main Hobbies’ Silver Dollar R/C Raceway at next week’s IFMAR Pre-Worlds June 6th-9th.

Mike Garrison May 31, 2013, 10:17 a.m. View Comments

Team Associated announces the 2nd Annual AE Top Gun Shootout

Team Associated is pleased to present the 2nd Annual Team Associated Top Gun Shootout hosted by SD/RC Raceway in San Diego, California.

Mike Garrison May 31, 2013, 10:12 a.m. View Comments

Video: Viper R/C shows off the new VTX8 ESC in action

We first saw the Viper R/C VTX8 speed control earlier this year at the Shortcourse Showdown Tour in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. The ESC looked impressive on and off the track, and today they have released a video showing off what it can really do!

Mike Garrison May 31, 2013, 10:26 a.m. View Comments

Adam Drake and Don Vinkemulder score a double win for TLR at the GRRS Rd.5

Round 5 of the Grass Roots Racing Series headed to the amazing Pro-Line Racing test track. Drake stretched his Pro Buggy lead to over a lap to take the victory! In the 40+ class, TLR's Don Vinkemulder took the win with his Orion powered 8ight 3.0!

Mike Garrison May 30, 2013, 5:13 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 May 30, 2013, 9:23 a.m. View Comments

Chad Panek doubles up at the JBRL Electric Series Rd.3

This past weekend Pegasus Hobbies played host to the 2013 JBRL Electric Series Round 3. The series has always had a huge following and the turnout was no disappointment. Tekno RC driver Chad Panek faced down the competition in both the 1/8th electric

Mike Garrison May 30, 2013, 10:20 a.m. View Comments

AVID releases new TLR 22/22T/22SCT top shaft

Whether you run a TLR slipper or the AVID Triad, racers everywhere are now able to upgrade their TLR 22, 22T, and 22 SCT to eliminate the special mini kit slipper nut and use a standard 5.5 mm hex driver to set the slipper clutch.

Mike Garrison May 30, 2013, 11:51 a.m. View Comments

Potter, Buechler, and Tjepkema win with Tekin at the Hank Perry 240

A triple win for Team Tekin at the Northwest Championship Tour.

Mike Garrison May 30, 2013, 5:32 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts releases new carbon fiber accessories for the Kyosho RB6 (with video)

JConcepts has been coming on strong with their vast variety of accessory parts for various cars on the market today. One car that has been awaiting patiently for its own set of JC accessories is the Kyosho RB6. Today, is the RB6's lucky day as JConce

Mike Garrison May 30, 2013, 7:05 a.m. View Comments

Gibson, Pettit, Welch, and Hills take JConcepts to the winner's circle at the 1:8 Spring Nationals

JConcepts headed to Nebraska for the 4th annual JConcepts 1/8th Spring Nationals at the HobbyPlex in Omaha. The fabulous indoor track was once again filled with the Alex Sturgeon creation to challenge all drivers!

Mike Garrison May 30, 2013, 7:18 a.m. View Comments

Losi releases news XXX-SCT Brushless RTR short course

The popular XXX-SCT is now available as a brushless, waterproof model. What does this mean for drivers? More power, more speed, longer motor life, and less maintenance!

Mike Garrison May 30, 2013, 5:44 a.m. View Comments

Jared Tebo sweeps the 2013 AKA Mid-America Championship

AKA team drivers dominated the field of racers. Jared Tebo led the team with a pair of TQ’s in Pro Buggy and Pro Truggy followed by easily winning both mains by 2 laps on the field.

Mike Garrison May 30, 2013, 5:04 a.m. View Comments

ROAR clarifies the upcoming 1:8 Fuel Offroad Nationals schedule and race format

Rumors, rumors, rumors...always causing trouble! Rumors of all sorts have been flying around the industry regarding the upcoming ROAR 1:8 Fuel Offroad Nationals, and to address the issue ROAR has released a list of FACTS about the upcoming event sche

Mike Garrison May 29, 2013, 6:43 a.m. View Comments

Michael Salven confident ENS will put the "fun back in racing"

Veteran onroad nitro racer and chassis designer Michael Salven has given the Euro Nitro Series a firm vote of confidence as final preparations are made for the opening race in the all new series for onroad nitro racing which takes place this weekend.

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

Thursday Testimonials: PSM VX3 Brake Discs, Dynamite Body Clips, 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 May 29, 2013, 5:39 a.m. View Comments

Pro-Line wins 8 classes at the JBRL Electric Season opener

Pro-Line tires proved themselves on the Pegasus track and when the dust settled took home 8 class wins!

Mike Garrison May 29, 2013, 7:05 a.m. View Comments

Ryan Maifield, Tommy Hinz, and Justin Miller win at the 2013 Dirt Invert with JConcepts.

JConcepts is victorious at the first annual Dirt Invert!

Mike Garrison May 29, 2013, 11:11 a.m. View Comments

AE/Reedy/LRP Sweeps 13.5 TC at the Reedy TC Race of Champions

Stellfue, Cortes, and Maybell battled it out for the win!

Mike Garrison May 29, 2013, 11:22 a.m. View Comments

Video: A Main Hobbies Silver Dollar Offroad Challenge

The new track layout, new dirt, and facility is revealed after The Dirt's Joey Christensen worked his magic in preparation for the upcoming 1:10 National and World Championships!

Mike Garrison May 29, 2013, 6:57 a.m. View Comments

PSM releases new carbon fiber front shock tower kit for Associated B4.2

The new tower features an additional inner shock position which is designed to be an advantage on high bite tracks such as carpet or astro-turf.

Mike Garrison May 29, 2013, 6:33 a.m. View Comments

Schumacher celebrates a double win at the BTCC Onroad Series in Stafford

Schumacher's Chris Grainger and Andrew Robson do the double with the new Schumacher Mi5 showing that this new car is very fast and an awesome piece of kit in any class of racing.

Mike Garrison May 29, 2013, 5:20 a.m. View Comments

Wednesday Round Up!

Don't have time to check the R/C world for news every day? Check in on Wednesdays to see highlights of the biggest product releases, news stories, and race results from the past 7 days!

Mike Garrison May 28, 2013, 9:30 a.m. View Comments

Serpent releases new super short SS-RCM shocks and towers for the 747

The fresh new shocks and shock towers are designed to lower the center of gravity, and improve handling!

Mike Garrison May 28, 2013, 5:44 a.m. View Comments

Aaron Vance takes Team Durango to an 11 race win streak in Ireland

Aaron and his DEX410v3 were dominant throughout this indoor series, with Aaron achieving a win and pole position final place in all 11 rounds of his local offroad spring series.

Mike Garrison May 28, 2013, 5:54 a.m. View Comments

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