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Elliott Boots wins at Round 5 of the SRS Championships

Pro-Line‘s Elliott Boots took TQ and 1st place this weekend at round 5 of SRS Championships, a regional series for the southern UK.

Mike Garrison July 30, 2013, 8:08 a.m. View Comments

A Main Hobbies releases limited edition World Championship poster

In celebration of Silver Dollar R/C Raceway hosting the 2013 ROAR Electric Off-Road Nationals and the prestigious IFMAR 1/10 Scale Electric Buggy World Championship, A Main Hobbies is proud to offer the Limited Edition Championship Poster for free.

Mike Garrison July 30, 2013, 6:46 a.m. View Comments

Daniel Holloway leads Panther to victory at the TCRC "Brawl for it All"

Holloway took the TQ spot by 10 seconds, and in the A-main led from wire to wire!

Mike Garrison July 30, 2013, 8:12 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 July 30, 2013, 8:23 a.m. View Comments

Exotek Racing releases new TLR 22 alloy servo mounts

The new mounts allow you to mount your servo in the standard position, or a rear option position. The new mounts are finished in a polished gun metal grey, and weigh in at only 6 grams total.

Mike Garrison July 29, 2013, 6:27 a.m. View Comments

Takakki Shimo wins another JMRCA 1:10 GP Touring Car national championship

The 2013 JMRCA 1:10 GP Touring Car Japan National was hosted this past weekend at the Hokusei Circuit. An impressive turnout of 72 total drivers were in attendance looking for a National Championship crown. In the sportsman class, 14-year old driver

Mike Garrison July 29, 2013, 6:05 a.m. View Comments

Bradley Baird wins Round 2 of the Irish 1:8 Offroad Nationals

As it came down to the finals Baird took off and left the field behind as he manuevered the rough terrain at Cork, bringing home yet another win for THETeam from Ireland.

Mike Garrison July 29, 2013, 5:57 a.m. View Comments

Ryan Maifield takes JConcepts to victory at the Hot Rod Shootout

Maifield wins the prestigious Modified 2wd Buggy crown at the 2013 Hot Rod Shootout with JConcepts.

Mike Garrison July 29, 2013, 6:42 a.m. View Comments

The Michigan State Championship Series Round 4 report

On Saturday July 27th, most of the regional top racers made their way to the fourth round of the Michigan State Championship Series at Stateline R/C Raceway, right on the state line in Fremont, IN. The event started off with a memorial lap in memory

Mike Garrison July 29, 2013, 6:51 a.m. View Comments

X Factory announces the arrival of the X-6 Cubed

X Factory has just announced the new X-6 Cubed conversion for the B4.2 buggy is set to be released THIS WEEK!

Mike Garrison July 29, 2013, 9:20 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts releases new "Striker" design resealable storage bags

JConcepts has added a nifty resealable storage bag to its assortment of accessories. The conveniently sized storage bag features a durable material, carrying handle and decorated with JConcepts Striker imagery.

Mike Garrison July 29, 2013, 5:48 a.m. View Comments

Talk-It-Up Tuesday with Pro-Line's Matt Wallace

Ever wanted to know who, what, when, where, and how products are developed? We sit down with the man in charge of it at Pro-Line Racing, Mr. Matt Wallace!

Mike Garrison July 29, 2013, 11:02 a.m. View Comments

Drake doubles up at the annual Flowood R/C "Bring The Heat"

The third annual Bring The Heat Race was held at Flowood R/C Indoor Park in Flowood, Mississippi July 19-21. TLR's Adam Drake TQ'd and won both Buggy and Truggy!

Mike Garrison July 29, 2013, 7:35 a.m. View Comments

Video: Pro-Line's new "Big Joe II" monster truck tire

Big Joe II is one of the biggest and baddest monster truck tire around and features improved styling and performance over the original. Check it out!

Mike Garrison July 29, 2013, 6:14 a.m. View Comments

Team Associated releases new Kyle Leduc replica SC10 4x4

Team Associated's SC10 4x4 Ready-To-Run is a scale replica of the short-course truck raced by Kyle LeDuc in the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series!

Mike Garrison July 29, 2013, 6:19 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts wins at the SDRC Top Gun Shootout

Hartson and Hinz lead the way to victory!

Mike Garrison July 26, 2013, 10:50 a.m. View Comments

AE releases new Greaves Monster Energy/Toyota Racing replica SC10 RS

A scale replica of the Johnny and C.J. Greaves Monster Energy/Toyota Racing truck raced in the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series and at the Crandon World Championship, this SC10RS Short Course truck features some major upgrades that include a water-re

Mike Garrison July 26, 2013, 6:40 a.m. View Comments

The RC10 Classic Kit has officially made its return

The wait is over as the RC10 Classic Kit has officially launched! White plastic arms, gold tub chassis, and the original race winning design is back for round 2!

Mike Garrison July 26, 2013, 6:49 a.m. View Comments

RIP chats with LCRC's Christa Watson about the upcoming 1:8 E-Buggy Nats

The ROAR 1:8 E-Buggy Nationals are just around the corner. The nats are being held at the one and only LCRC Raceway, host of the 2012 ROAR Fuel Offroad Nationals. The Radio Impound Podcast crew has sat down with Christa Watson of LCRC to discuss the

Mike Garrison July 26, 2013, 8:59 a.m. View Comments

Moment with Mike: Tire glue belongs in a zoo

Mike shares his nightmare of a story as to what he finds after opening his R/C bag!

Mike Garrison July 26, 2013, 7:10 a.m. View Comments

Ryan Maifield cleans house at the JConcepts Summer Indoor National Series

Maifield enters into four classes, and goes on to win ALL four!

Mike Garrison July 26, 2013, 6:29 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts releases new Hi-Flow SCT light weight body

JConcepts has taken the popular Hi-Flow SCT body and taken it to the next level by offering a new light weight version!

Mike Garrison July 26, 2013, 6:25 a.m. View Comments

Viper R/C releases the new VF8 1:8 brushless motor

Viper R/C has officially joined the 1:8 race as they have announced today the highly anticipated VF8 1:8 brushless motor!

Mike Garrison July 26, 2013, 6:13 a.m. View Comments

Trinity is searching for a national OEM battery sales manager

Trinity has announced today their are looking for a qualified individual, and R/C enthusiast, to join the staff!

Mike Garrison July 26, 2013, 6:19 a.m. View Comments

AVID R/C releases new carbon fiber ESC shelf for the B4.2/T4.2/SC10.2/SC10B

In addition to shifting the ESC weight onto the centerline of the car, the AVID slotted design lets racers run the ESC as far forward as possible, preventing too much rear weight bias which makes for poor handling.

Mike Garrison July 26, 2013, 12:44 p.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 July 25, 2013, 7:13 a.m. View Comments

FTW unleashes the new Kyosho MP9 "Night Fox" body

The iconic Night Fox design has illustrated this while winning races across the globe, and now the FTW labs have tailored it to fit Kyosho's MP9 TKI3.

Mike Garrison July 25, 2013, 7:07 a.m. View Comments

Ryan Lutz and Josh Wheeler win at the 2013 Futaba/OS Engines Nitro Challenge

Lutz and Wheeler lead the way to victory for AKA in St. Louis with Pro Buggy, Pro Truggy, and E-Buggy wins!

Mike Garrison July 25, 2013, 6:19 a.m. View Comments

JQ Products continues to expand their distribution worldwide

In the quest to make JQ Products available everywhere in the world, the JQ distribution network never stops getting bigger. Two new distributors have been added. YK Technologies LLP now carries our full product line in Singapore and JQ Products Benel

Mike Garrison July 25, 2013, 6:24 a.m. View Comments

Losi releases new Adam Drake and Dakotah Phend edition Mini 8ight's

These two new buggies replicate the style and appearance of the two TLR driver's 1:8 scale 8ight series machines, and are packed with high performance horsepower to go fast.

Mike Garrison July 25, 2013, 6:38 a.m. View Comments

Video: OneTen Drift Net raises the bar and goes RWD drifting

We are no R/C drifting pros, but it only makes sense to drift with 4wd vehicles, as 2wd vehicles would be nearly impossible to control...or so we thought. Our friends at OneTen Drift Net have shared with us a little sneak peek of what they have been

Mike Garrison July 25, 2013, 6:55 a.m. View Comments

Leadfinger Racing releases new stainless buggy, truggy, and SCT skid plates

Our good friends at Leadfinger Racing (LFR) have officially released their all-new stainless skid plates for a list of 1:8 buggy, truggy, and 1:10 short course truck vehicles!

Mike Garrison July 25, 2013, 5:47 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts releases new Associated B44 aluminum steering bellcrank system (with video)

JConcepts has taken on the difficult assignment in designing a heavy-duty, high response and low deflection steering assembly for the World Championship B44 vehicle.

Mike Garrison July 25, 2013, 5:39 a.m. View Comments

Thursday Testimonials: Dynamite Hex Drivers, AVID R/C Bearing Kit, 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 July 25, 2013, 3:29 a.m. View Comments

Team Associated and LRP part ways in North America

Shocking news has hit the industry today as it has been announced that Team Associated will no longer be the North America distributor of LRP. For years, the two have worked closely together providing their team drivers with multiple national and wor

Mike Garrison July 24, 2013, 8:17 a.m. View Comments

Serpent releases the F110 1:10 Formula One pan car

Serpent has just released their new F110 1:10 Formula One car. The new car is based off of the Serpent 1:10 and 1:12 pan car platforms, with race inspired Formula 1 design. The car features carbon fiber chassis and accessories, designed for either ru

Mike Garrison July 24, 2013, 5:58 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts releases new "Striker" design travelling roller bag

The much anticipated, conveniently sized, versatile bag with rollers and extendable handle by JConcepts.

Mike Garrison July 24, 2013, 6:20 a.m. View Comments

Record setting attendance at the Team Associated HobbyPLEX Summer Series Rd.4

Round 4 of The Team Associated Summer Series at the Plex took place Saturday, July 13. Despite the heat and unbearable Midwestern humidity, another new attendance record was set with 158 entries. Just like the previous rounds, the intensity rose to a

Mike Garrison July 24, 2013, 6:27 a.m. View Comments

Ronald Volker wins his third consecutive Euro Touring Series Championship

In one of the most highly anticipated Touring Car events ever at the most impressive R/C facility ever built, Team PROTOform’s Ronald Volker outpaced 3-time IFMAR World Champion Marc Rheinard to capture the round win at Hudy Racing Arena and clinch a

Mike Garrison July 24, 2013, 7:36 a.m. View Comments

Pro-Line releases new adjustable body mounts for the TLR SCTE/SCTE 2.0

The all-new Pro-Line body mount kit includes adjustable body mounts so you can fit any body on your truck perfectly, including Rally car bodies and True Scale Bodies!

Mike Garrison July 24, 2013, 6:16 a.m. View Comments

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