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Mark Stiles and Reedy sweep the BRCA 1:12 Nationals Round 3 (with video)

Round 3 of the 2012/13 BRCA 1/12th National at Tamworth saw great results for Reedy drivers Mark Stiles and Zak Smith. The event saw another big turnout with nearly 100 drivers racing on each day of the event. Stiles dominates both Saturday and Sunda

Mike Garrison Dec. 12, 2012, 5:55 a.m. View Comments

Chris Cristo gobbles up Mod Truck at the Gobbler Offroad Championships

After 2 rounds of qualifying Cristo was able to qualify 1st in modified stadium truck, 2nd in 4wd short course and 7th in modified 2wd buggy. After the mains were done he had finished 1st in stadium truck, 8th in 2wd buggy and 5th in 4wd short course

Mike Garrison Dec. 12, 2012, 9:04 a.m. View Comments

Thilo Todtmann joins Team Shepherd for the 2013 1:8 onroad season

Talented German driver Thilo Tödtmann joins Team Shepherd for the 2013 season. After having won the 1/8th On-Road German Championship Class 2 in his first nitro sesaon in 2011 he finished on 6th place at this years 1/8th On-Road German Championship C

Mike Garrison Dec. 12, 2012, 6:08 a.m. View Comments

Leigh Cheeseman takes JConcepts to victory at the 2012 Short Course Stampede

JConcepts team driver, Leigh Cheeseman, headed out to Keilor R/C for their annual Short Course Stampede which also included a Modified Stadium Truck class. This single day event is held under lights and this year attracted approximately 80 entries ov

Mike Garrison Dec. 12, 2012, 5:42 a.m. View Comments

Panther Tires announces "Last Chance 2012" limited-time sale

Panther Tires have just announced their Last Chance 2012 sale on ALL Panther products. This means 40% off all Panther Tire products! Free shipping in the U.S. on orders over $50! Last chance to save in time for the holidays!

Mike Garrison Dec. 12, 2012, 5:38 a.m. View Comments

XRAY releases new "Ultra Stabile" clutch spring for the RX8 and NT1

Team XRAY has just released their all-new Ultra Stabile clutch spring for the RX8 and NT1 vehicles. The new spring is designed to give a more consistant feel throughout even the longest of A-main runs. A consistent car is quite often the fast car, th

Mike Garrison Dec. 12, 2012, 6:11 a.m. View Comments

The 2013 Michigan State Offroad Championship Series is announced

As the new year is not far away, the Michigan State Championship Series directors have announced the 2013 series! The state's best shortcourse and 1:8 offroad racers will once again follow the 7 round series across the state of Michigan (and sneak in

Mike Garrison Dec. 12, 2012, 9:28 a.m. View Comments

Mark Moon and Tekin win at the Loganville R/C Toys for Tots race

Mark Moon would TQ and win 2wd SCT and finished 3rd in the A in 2wd buggy. No matter how they finished on the track everyone left as winners knowing that they gave to the less fortunate!

Mike Garrison Dec. 12, 2012, 9:21 a.m. View Comments

FTW dominates the ROAR Region 9 Offroad Championships

The Houston area’s Gulf Coast Raceway, home of the 2013 ROAR Nationals, played host to one of the region’s last major off-road battles of 2012. Up for grabs were Region 9 titles for 1:8 E-buggy, 1:8 Buggy, 1:8 Truggy, and Pro 4! Read the full FTW Rac

Mike Garrison Dec. 12, 2012, 9:09 a.m. View Comments

Team Durango dominates at the South African 1:10 Nationals

Since the release of Team Durango cars in 2009, Team Durango has been the winning car at every South African National event in 2WD and 4WD, making it the most consistent car!

Mike Garrison Dec. 11, 2012, 4:34 a.m. View Comments

Travis Dupree and JConcepts win at the Badlands R/C Supercross Fall Brawl

Dupree drove his JConcepts equipped Kyosho MP9 to victory at the 2012 Badlands R/C Supercross Fall Brawl event! Read the full JC race report.

Mike Garrison Dec. 11, 2012, 7:34 a.m. View Comments

ProTek R/C releases new plastic parts storage containers

ProTek R/C is on a roll the past few days releasing more and more pit accessories and organizational items. Yesterday they launched the all-new ProTek R/C aluminum radio case, and today they have released their new multi-size parts organizers!

Mike Garrison Dec. 11, 2012, 4:17 a.m. View Comments

Speedzone USA announces the "Peerless" competition brushless motor line

Speedzone USA has been known most recently for their high quality batteries, heavy duty sensor wires, and racing accessories. Exciting news has made its way from the east coast as Speedzone USA has just announced their very own competition brushless

Mike Garrison Dec. 11, 2012, 4:01 a.m. View Comments

Moment with Mike: Project XXX - Part 2 "The Break Down"

The Break Down has begun of Project XXX! Mike has torn down the buggy finding all of the pro driver secrets and mods used to make this a race winning machine.

Mike Garrison Dec. 11, 2012, 5:36 a.m. View Comments

XRAY releases new T4 option 1-piece aluminum rear suspension holder

XRAY is proud to announce the optional 1-piece aluminum rear suspension holder for the T4. This a direct replacement for the standard forward holders of the REAR suspension. This holder is recommended to use for more steering in high grip conditions

Mike Garrison Dec. 11, 2012, 4:54 a.m. View Comments

All-new Factory Team parts released for the Associated B44.2

Team Associated has just released a fresh new lineup of Factory Team option parts for the B44.2 buggy. The new parts add less weight, more performance, more tuning options, and more bling!

Mike Garrison Dec. 10, 2012, 6:46 a.m. View Comments

Team Durango announces the new 2013 "Team Durango Poland" race team

Team Durango are delighted to announce that Michal Orlowski, Bartek Zambrzycki and Pawel Staszewski will form Team Durango Poland for the 2013 season!

Mike Garrison Dec. 10, 2012, 6:56 a.m. View Comments

An open letter about the worlds

After the most frustrating week in the 7 year existence of LiveRC, the event is finally over. There is no doubt though that I need to publicly address many of the issues that we encountered during the broadcast. I kindly ask that you take the time

Brandon Rohde Dec. 10, 2012, 11:39 a.m. View Comments

PSM releases new carbon fiber SWorkz front and rear shock towers

PSM Option Parts has just released their all-new carbon fiber shock towers for the SWorkz buggy lineup. The new towers are CNC machined from durable, yet light weight, carbon fiber. The towers feature additional mounting holes for further tuning opti

Mike Garrison Dec. 10, 2012, 6:30 a.m. View Comments

A Main Hobbies releases the all-new ProTek R/C aluminum radio case

A Main Hobbies announces the all-new ProTek RC Aluminum Radio Case featuring custom foam inserts for all of the hottest surface and air radios!

Mike Garrison Dec. 10, 2012, 7:09 a.m. View Comments

David Ronnefalk joins the LMR team for the 2013 season

Adding to the already super successful LMR team, LMR has signed the Euros runner up and Swedish National Champion David Ronnefalk.

Mike Garrison Dec. 10, 2012, 7:03 a.m. View Comments

STRC officially launches the Slash 4x4 LCG chassis conversion kit

This LCG is like non-other on the market. Constructed of the highest quality graphite and aluminum, STRC held nothing back in designing this LCG kit with the aim to compete against the other 4x4 short course trucks currently on the market!

Mike Garrison Dec. 10, 2012, 6:20 a.m. View Comments

Team Associated triple victory at the JConcepts Indoor National Finals

Steven Hartson and Paul Wynn take AE to victory in three of hottest classes at the JConcepts Indoor National Series Finals!

Mike Garrison Dec. 10, 2012, 6:37 a.m. View Comments

IFMAR WORLDS: ROBERT BATLLE WINS

Mugen Seiki’s Robert Batlle from Spain wins 2012 IFMAR 1/8 Fuel Buggy Worlds in Buenos Aires Argentina.

John Cary Dec. 8, 2012, 11:35 a.m. View Comments

Team Associated releases the new Replay ReView Field Monitor

The Replay ReView Field Monitor is the perfect accessory for the Replay XD1080 camera. With a 4.3" LCD screen and 480 x 272 resolution, you won't have to wonder if your shot is lined up correctly. You can double-check your shot before recording and r

Mike Garrison Dec. 7, 2012, 6:31 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts releases new 1:10 buggy rear tire inserts

The 3206-3 insert comes on the heels of the success of the 3206-2 insert. The -3 insert as it is called, utilizes the same inner and outer cuts as the -2 but with a slightly rounder profile, the insert rounds the shape of the tire slightly which is a

Mike Garrison Dec. 7, 2012, 4:28 a.m. View Comments

All-in-one safe charging with the Venom "Stronghold" charger

Venom is proud to bring you another game changing solution to your charging needs with the new Stronghold 25 Amp DC Battery Charger; the world’s first charger that combines cutting-edge technology and improved charging safety in one package.

Mike Garrison Dec. 7, 2012, 6:46 a.m. View Comments

Kody Numedahl cashes in at the Top Notch Series Rd.1

Kody took full advantage of his pole-position start by leading the main event wire-to-wire for the win. A nice trophy, a wad of cash, and the series points lead were well deserved rewards for Kody's convincing victory.

Mike Garrison Dec. 7, 2012, 6:36 a.m. View Comments

Tekin releases the new "ROC 412" brushless crawler motors

The long anticipated ROC 412 Brushless crawler motors from Tekin are now available! Designed specifically for rock crawlers and scale trail rigs, the ROC 412 boasts the proven 4-pole 12-slot sensored motor design from the popular T8 and Pro4 series m

Mike Garrison Dec. 7, 2012, 4:20 a.m. View Comments

Venom releases the all-new LiPo "Stronghold Solo" charge box

Venom is proud to bring you The Venom Stronghold Solo, the ultimate in safe battery charging. This heavy-duty stamped aluminum box minimizes potential damage and features a shatterproof polycarbonate window for visual monitoring of your battery packs

Mike Garrison Dec. 7, 2012, 6:24 a.m. View Comments

HPI Racing releases the new Flux Brushless Blitz SC

The HPI Blitz is now available with a super-fast Flux brushless system for extreme speed and power! The Blitz took the Short Course scene by storm by combining the best in durability, performance, looks, style and innovation all into one ready-to-run

Mike Garrison Dec. 7, 2012, 4:38 a.m. View Comments

IFMAR WORLDS: Flooding to end the Worlds?

As the sun has set in Buenos Aires, Argentina the rain has continued to fall from the sky in scary amounts, causing local flooding throughout the city. Our sources have informed us that the downtown area of Buenos Aires is in fact flooding. Highways,

Mike Garrison Dec. 6, 2012, 4:38 p.m. View Comments

New "Alter Ego" chassis kit for the CRC Xti 1:12 scale car

The new CRC Xti 1:12th car has been a huge success! We thank all of you for supporting the car. The popular Xti has won the IIC in Las Vegas, the Halloween Classic and the U.S. Indoor Championships in Ohio already this season. The stock Xti has prove

Mike Garrison Dec. 6, 2012, 5:07 a.m. View Comments

IFMAR WORLDS: Up Close and Personal with Kyosho's Elliott Boots

Rain + Worlds + Argentina = One anti climatic event that has yet to come to an end. The up side though, Kyosho’s Elliott Boots secures overall TQ after five rounds of qualifying and the first Great Britain driver to TQ an Offroad Worlds. While everyo

John Cary Dec. 6, 2012, 6:20 a.m. View Comments

IFMAR WORLDS: Elliott Boots is crowned TQ after Rd.6 is cancelled due to rain

So far the 2012 IFMAR 1:8 Offroad World Championships has been dealt sunny weather and dry conditions (for the most part). As what started as a light rain moved into the area, it quickly became apparent it was there to stay. Heavy rain and thundersto

Mike Garrison Dec. 6, 2012, 5:15 a.m. View Comments

Serpent releases new aluminum gear diff pulley gears

Serpent has just released their all-new front and rear aluminum gear diff pulley gears for the 733 and 747 onroad platforms. The new gears feature pressed on sides with holes, making these lighter than ever! The holes are also designed to allow dirt

Mike Garrison Dec. 6, 2012, 4:41 a.m. View Comments

CRCRC announces the 2013 Midwest Electric and Nitro Champs

As each new year gets set to kick off, it means one thing...the CRCRC Midwest Championships! CRCRC has announced the upcoming, and fast approaching, electric and nitro championships. Once again the nation's best drivers will make their way indoors ou

Mike Garrison Dec. 6, 2012, 4:17 a.m. View Comments

IFMAR WORLDS: RAIN!!

The rain has finally checked its bags out of customs and has arrived here in Argentina. It started off with a light sprinkle very early this morning, which forced race organizers to push back today's final round of qualifying till approx. noon time.

John Cary Dec. 6, 2012, 1:26 a.m. View Comments

Lucas Sanford wins at the Top Notch Series opener at SDRC

As the tone sounded for the main event it was a wheel-banging battle between Team Associated's Kody Numedahl and the Kyosho of Sanford. The crowd cheered as the two drivers were back and forth racing. The race was quickly coming to a close when Numed

Mike Garrison Dec. 6, 2012, 4:51 a.m. View Comments

REDS Racing and Ignacio Candel win at the Levante Championship Rd.2

The second round of the Levante Championship was held this past weekend in Nucia, Spain. Ignacio Candel, the newest REDS team driver, qualified 5 for the A-final. A rough start dropped Candel to the back of the pack, but as time went on he was able t

Mike Garrison Dec. 6, 2012, 4:30 a.m. View Comments

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