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The X Factory X-6 Cubed is revealed!

We have obtained body-off photos of X Factory engineer Paul Sinclair’s prototype X – 6 Cubed, and it’s an exciting new design indeed!

Mike Garrison May 15, 2013, 8:19 a.m. View Comments

Michael Bolger sweeps the modified classes at the DMCC Winter Championship

Bolger wins both 2wd and 4wd Modified Buggy!

Mike Garrison May 14, 2013, 6:28 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 14, 2013, 8:51 a.m. View Comments

Kaja Novotny wins the Mibosport Cup Round 1 with RDRP

Round 1 of the Mibosport Cup 2013 is in the books and Team Durango/RDRP driver, Kaja Novotny, was the man to beat. Novotny, running the new RDRP DEX210 +11 chassis, dominated the field bringing home a win for both Team Durango and RDRP.

Mike Garrison May 14, 2013, 6:04 a.m. View Comments

XRAY releases new graphite lower arm plates for the XB9

These optional graphite lower arm plates allow for stiffer the arms and makes the car more stable and easier to drive under high-grip conditions.

Mike Garrison May 14, 2013, 8:47 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts releases new metric washer shim set

Small adjustments matter when it comes to competitive racing and JConcepts is on top of the small adjustments with the release of the metric washer set.

Mike Garrison May 14, 2013, 6:57 a.m. View Comments

Reedy releases the all-new 4600mAh 55C 14.8V LiPo

Tested and developed by the championship-winning factory team drivers, Reedy's innovative 4600mAh 55C 14.8V LiPo battery is a must-have for the hardcore 1:8 buggy racer who seeks maximum power output and run time in a compact package.

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

Mark Lim double victory at the NOOB Singapore Open Buggy Rd.3

Round 3 of the NOOB Singapore Open Buggy Series took place last weekend at the RaceWorks Arena. Mark Lim walked away the winner of both 2wd and 4wd classes!

Mike Garrison May 14, 2013, 6:35 a.m. View Comments

ROAR announces new minimum weight rules for nitro onroad classes

ROAR has issued a rule update today regarding the weight minimum of 1:10 and 1:8 nitro onroad cars. Before this time the weight regulations of ROAR did not meet up with that of IFMAR, thus ROAR has decreased the minimum weight by over 100g in each cl

Mike Garrison May 13, 2013, 5:17 a.m. View Comments

The 2013 Top Notch Summer Series is announced (with video)

The Southern California racing scene is heating up this season with this announcement of The Top Notch Summer Series!

Mike Garrison May 13, 2013, 5:45 a.m. View Comments

Manalvo dominates Pro Buggy at the OCR Offroad Shootout Series Rd.3

In Pro Buggy of the Offroad Shootout Series Rd.3, Sergio Manalvo cleans up taking wins in all 5 rounds ahead of Tony Knauth, Knauth putting up a fight early on, but Manalvo was just too good over the night. Dylan Thomas taking a well deserved third s

Mike Garrison May 13, 2013, 5:14 a.m. View Comments

BMiller Racing Stock vs. Mod Buggy Challenge race report (with video)

In a continuing journey to present different ways to enjoy RC car racing, BMiller Racing hosted the first-ever BMiller Racing Stock vs. Mod Buggy Challenge on May 10 as part of the weekly Friday Night Nats program at LSR Speedway in Sacramento.

Mike Garrison May 13, 2013, 5:25 a.m. View Comments

Talk-It-Up Tuesday with Larry "Big Bird" Ward

This week we talk with former motocross star, and now R/C guru, Larry Ward!

Mike Garrison May 13, 2013, 8:22 a.m. View Comments

Yuichi Kanai returns to his World Championship winning RB Engine team

Last week the news of IFMAR 1:8 World Champion, Yuichi Kanai, leaving Team Orion engines came as a shock to the industry. Today, Kanai has announced that he has re-joined the RB engine team, which was his World Championship winning team in 2000!

Mike Garrison May 13, 2013, 5:59 a.m. View Comments

Cody King scores a double win at the JBRL Nitro Series Rd.2

JBRL Nitro round 2 is complete, and it was a HOT hard fought win in the Buggy class, and a little easier cruise in the Truggy class for Cody King!

Mike Garrison May 13, 2013, 7:17 a.m. View Comments

Video: Joey Christensen talks about the Silver Dollar R/C rebuild

A Main Hobbies recently announced that the Silver Dollar R/C Raceway (host of the 2013 1:10 offroad national AND world championships) is receiving fresh dirt, fresh design, and a fresh new twist in the hands of The Dirt's Joey Christensen. A Main Hob

Mike Garrison May 10, 2013, 7:13 a.m. View Comments

Hobby Pro USA releases the PRS1 1:10 2wd offroad buggy

Just a short time ago we revealed some sneak peek photos of a new 2wd buggy from Hobby Pro USA. Today, they have officially launched the new PRS1 buggy! The new buggy is available now for pre-orders, and is said to be on hobby shop shelves within 4-6

Mike Garrison May 10, 2013, 8:07 a.m. View Comments

FTW releases new Mugen MBX6T "Phoenix" body

Fearless combination of divergent elements is the modus operandi of FTW's renegade design team. It comes as no surprise then that when handed a truggy and blank check , the result was Phoenix—pure performance packaged in sinister chopped-top styling.

Mike Garrison May 10, 2013, 6:34 a.m. View Comments

Last chance for the 2014 IFMAR Electric Onroad World Championships in America

ROAR has made a last chance announcement today regarding the upcoming 2014 IFMAR Electric Onroad World Championships. The event was scheduled to be held in America, but with a lack of bids from host facilities, IFMAR has given ROAR a second chance to

Mike Garrison May 10, 2013, 6:22 a.m. View Comments

Sturgeon, Briggs, and Henrickson win the Novak 11th Hour Enduro

The first ever Novak Eleventh Hour Off-road Enduro took place May 5, 2013 at the HobbyTown USA HobbyPlex in Omaha, NE. Seven teams of three and four drivers grinded through eleven straight hours of racing!

Mike Garrison May 10, 2013, 6:50 a.m. View Comments

Moment with Mike: What is your favorite type of race?

Travelling around to various local, regional, and national level events Mike has seen a wide variety of awesome races. Each event has their own unique twist on what makes them truly awesome, and Mike wants to know which type of race you enjoy most!

Mike Garrison May 10, 2013, 9:37 a.m. View Comments

TLR releases new "Low Frequency" 22 Series shock springs

Team Losi Racing is very excited to bring you the latest new performance upgrade parts for the 22 platform, Low Frequency spring sets!

Mike Garrison May 10, 2013, 7:20 a.m. View Comments

Axial partners up with Cassie Currie Motorsports

Axial R/C Inc., a subsidiary of Hobbico Inc., is proud to announce our 2013 partnership with Casey Currie Motorsports!

Mike Garrison May 10, 2013, 8:13 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts releases new Team Associated titanium axles

The JConcepts front axle design is based around high-grade titanium construction, an outer bearing crush step and an inner 4-40 locknut for security. The design eliminates c-clips, screws and other items which are hard to detect of issues which limit

Mike Garrison May 10, 2013, 6:43 a.m. View Comments

Video: oneTEN Drift Network "4-Year Anniversary Drift Bash"

oneTEN Drift Network has shared with us a killer video from their forum's 4-Year Anniversary Drift Bash at William Land Park in Sacramento, California. The attention to detail and life-like scenery, building, and signage is icing on the cake to some

Mike Garrison May 9, 2013, 6:14 a.m. View Comments

Austrian junior champion Kurt Hubeny re-signs with XRAY for 2013

XRAY is happy to announce that the multi-time Austrian junior champion, Kurt Hubeny, will continue to race with the XRAY team for the 2013 season. Kurt is specialized in 1:10 nitro touring car racing and will be racing the NT1.

Mike Garrison May 9, 2013, 6:40 a.m. View Comments

Didier Perin takes the MBX-7 to victory at the Malaysia Labor Day 1:8 Labor Day Challenge

The 2013 Malaysia Labor Day 1:8 Offroad Challenge was held this past weekend and Mugen Seiki team driver, Didier Perin, made the trip for the event. After a long day of qualifying Didier put his MBX-7 on top with an overall TQ. As the tone sounded fo

Mike Garrison May 9, 2013, 6:29 a.m. View Comments

Horizon Hobby splits ways with TLR/Losi brand President Bill Jeric

Shocking news has hit the industry today as long-time Horizon Hobby employee and Losi/TLR brand President, Bill Jeric, has announced that he is no longer an employee of Horizon Hobby.

Mike Garrison May 9, 2013, 6:57 a.m. View Comments

Paul Lemieux leads the PROTOform domination at the ROAR Onroad Paved Nationals

After taking the ROAR Carpet Nats off due to the birth of his second child, PROTOform Team Driver Paul Lemieux was back on top of the podium, taking the victory in Touring Car Modified equipped with an LTC-R.

Mike Garrison May 9, 2013, 6:44 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 9, 2013, 9:21 a.m. View Comments

New water resistant XP Digital servos from Team Associated

Team Associated has just released a fresh lineup of water resistant XP servos!

Mike Garrison May 9, 2013, 10:10 a.m. View Comments

Jon Howells is crowned the CML Winter Series buggy and truggy champion

With a win at Round 6, Jon Howells went on to win the overall series in buggy and truggy!

Mike Garrison May 9, 2013, 6:37 a.m. View Comments

AVID releases new "Red Aggressive Slipper Pads" for the Triad slipper clutch

After testing for the past few months at the KO Grand Prix, Reedy Race, and Cactus Classic, AVID is releasing their new Red Aggressive Slipper Pads!

Mike Garrison May 9, 2013, 5:38 a.m. View Comments

Core R/C releases new 1:12 scale metal geared digital servo

New from Core R/C is their super fast, extremely lightweight, digital servo designed for 1:12 scale and GT12 cars!

Mike Garrison May 9, 2013, 6:03 a.m. View Comments

Thursday Testimonials: Top Notch Paints custom painted bodies, EDS Racing Products custom tool set

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 8, 2013, 8:45 a.m. View Comments

Barry Pettit wins at the 2013 ROAR Nationals Warm-up race with Tekin

Tekin powered Barry Pettit was able to pull a small lead and finish the race in the first position. Barry was joined by Tekin teammate Brian Henn in 3rd.

Mike Garrison May 8, 2013, 8:41 a.m. View Comments

Neil Cragg doubles up at the Southport BRCA Offroad Nationals

Neil Cragg wins both 2wd and 4wd buggy classes at Round 2 of the BRCA 1:10 Offroad National Series.

Mike Garrison May 8, 2013, 6:31 a.m. View Comments

Ronald Volker wins the Touring Car Masters and AOC Round 1 for PROTOform

PROTOform team driver Ronald Volker scored two big wins the past few weeks. First was a victory in Germany at the LRP Touring Car Masters on carpet, followed by a win over fellow Team PROTOform driver and home track favorite JJ Wang in China at the f

Mike Garrison May 8, 2013, 6:40 a.m. View Comments

Thursday Testimonials: R/C Cheat Sheets iPhone App, JConcepts "Satellite" Tire Bands, VANS Authentic Skate Shoe