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Exotek Racing releases new Kyosho RB6 7075 alloy hinge pin holders

Exotek Racing has just released a new set of 7075 alloy rear hinge pin holders (hangers) for the Kyosho RB6. Available in both narrow and wide, precision cut, polished, and anodized in your choice of black or red.

Mike Garrison May 6, 2013, 7:41 a.m. View Comments

THE Series gets set to kick off at Dirt Burner Racing

For the second year in a row THE Series presented Pro-Line gets set to kick off in Michigan.

Mike Garrison May 6, 2013, 6:52 a.m. View Comments

Ty Tessman wins both buggy and truggy at the ROAR 1:8 Fuel Nats Warm-Up

This past weekend Gulf Coast Raceway in Porter, Texas hosted the ROAR 1:8 Offroad Nationals Warm-up race. The covered outdoor track proved to be a challenge for many drivers, and tire wear was HIGH in both buggy and truggy classes. Hot Bodies team dr

Mike Garrison May 6, 2013, 10:41 a.m. View Comments

A Main Hobbies announces Worlds Warm-Up at Silver Dollar R/C Raceway

1/10-scale off-road racers will have their first crack at the new soil used for A Main Hobbies Silver Dollar RC Raceway at the upcoming World’s Warm-Up Race June 6th-9th.

Mike Garrison May 6, 2013, 10:09 a.m. View Comments

Talk-It-Up Tuesday with Adam Drake

Welcome to LiveRC's weekly column, Talk-It-Up Tuesday! Here we spend a little time talking with industry icons including racers, manufacturers, team managers, developers, promoters, and everyone in between! Sit back, relax, and go behind the scenes a

Mike Garrison May 6, 2013, 8:52 a.m. View Comments

Daniel Sarmiento wins the 2013 Nitro Buggy Philippine National Championship

Racers from all over Metro Manila as well as Cebu and even Riyadh descended on the CV Off-Road Track for The 2013 Nitro Buggy Philippine National Championships. After a long 60-minute final Sarmiento claims the victory!

Mike Garrison May 6, 2013, 7:09 a.m. View Comments

Jason Pietch wins for Panther Tires at the Matt Gerald Benefit race

This past weekend Revolution Raceway in Appleton, WI hosted a benefit race for one of our local racers, Matt Gerald. Matt was severely injured (broke his back) while racing his off-road buggy at the Red Bud MX track. Being a long time racer at the tr

Mike Garrison May 6, 2013, 8:47 a.m. View Comments

LCRC releases the ROAR 1:8 E-Buggy/Pro4 SCT Nationals flyer and details

LCRC Raceway in collaboration with ROAR have released the flyer and details for the 2013 ROAR Off-Road Electric 4wd SCT/1:8 Electric National, which will be held on August 1st - 4th

Mike Garrison May 6, 2013, 7 a.m. View Comments

Tekin and Mark Moon win at the Southeastern Indoor Classic

Tekin powered Mark Moon put both his Tekin RS Gen 2 ESC Redline Gen2 motor powered Open 2wd SCT and Open 2wd buggy into the A mains in both classes. Moon finished 2nd in Open SCT and would take the big win in Open 2wd buggy!

Mike Garrison May 6, 2013, 10:36 a.m. View Comments

Moment with Mike: Thank you Mom

Mike discovers the true meaning of Mother's Day after years of frustration antique shopping and planting flowers with his mom.

Mike Garrison May 3, 2013, 7:53 a.m. View Comments

Team Associated releases new "Reference Library" CD

Team Associated has released a new version of their Reference Library CD. Contents include manuals and press releases for AE's latest model releases.

Mike Garrison May 3, 2013, 11:02 a.m. View Comments

Team Associated releases new 1:10 big bore Factory Team shock pistons

These new shock pistons increase the tuning options of your AE big bore shocks. Flat, machined pistons of two 1.6mm holes, three 1.4mm holes, and four 1.3mm holes are available in packs of four.

Mike Garrison May 3, 2013, 6:46 a.m. View Comments

Sweep Racing releases new multi-purpose "Copper Grease"

Sweep Racing is pleased to announce they are adding new grease to their line-up!

Mike Garrison May 3, 2013, 6:56 a.m. View Comments

Matt Schreffler signs with Serpent America for the remainder of 2013

Serpent America has announced today that they have signed on board Matt Schreffler. Matt will be running the Cobra GP buggy and truggy, as well as the Spyder 1/10 2wd buggy that will be introduced in July.

Mike Garrison May 3, 2013, 7:20 a.m. View Comments

UK rising star Elliot Taylor joins JQ Products for 2013-14

Young fast guy Elliot Taylor from UK signs a two year contract with JQ Products. Elliot will compete in all UK national and other major events.

Mike Garrison May 3, 2013, 11:08 a.m. View Comments

Todd Pearson takes two at Outback Raceway for BMiller Racing

BMiller Racing’s Todd Pearson recently won both the Spec 2wd Buggy and Spec 2wd Short Course titles for the six-round Outback Raceway Wednesday Night Off-Road Series.

Mike Garrison May 3, 2013, 7:34 a.m. View Comments

Double victory for Team Shepherd at the South German Onroad Championship

Last weekend the MBC Bamberg hosted the first round of the South German Championship in the north of Bavaria with Team Shepherd winning two of the three racing classes.

Mike Garrison May 3, 2013, 7:30 a.m. View Comments

Steven Hartson dominates the 2013 OC/RC Stock Nationals

Hartson wins both Expert Stock Buggy and Stock Truck at the annual event sponsored by JConcepts!

Mike Garrison May 3, 2013, 6:51 a.m. View Comments

Video: JConcepts video highlights of the 2013 OC/RC Stock Nationals

Each year OC/RC Raceway in Huntington Beach, California hosts the annual 1:10 Offroad Stock Nationals. The event draws attendance from some of the nation's best drivers, all doing battle in the stock spec classes. For the second year in a row, JConce

Mike Garrison May 3, 2013, 7:12 a.m. View Comments

Horizon Hobby teams up with the Rockstar Energy Racing MX team

Horizon Hobby joins prestigious partners including Motosport.com, Bel-Ray, ONE Industries, Airoh Helmets, FMF, Dragon Goggles, Rockwell Watches, Go Pro as well as Suzuki!

Mike Garrison May 3, 2013, 7:02 a.m. View Comments

Adam Drake wins at the Revelation Raceway 2013 Spring Challenge

A close battle between TLR team mates, Adam Drake and Mike Truhe, right down to wire!

Mike Garrison May 2, 2013, 6:23 a.m. View Comments

PSM releases new carbon fiber front shock tower for the Agama A8

PSM Option Parts has released their latest in the lineup of carbon fiber option parts, and this time it's for the Agama A8. A fresh new shock tower designed specifically for US-style tracks!

Mike Garrison May 2, 2013, 6 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 2, 2013, 7:44 a.m. View Comments

Justin Moon and Lou Figueria win at the Track Hobbies Showdown

DE Racing celebrates a double victory with Moon racing 2wd Mod Buggy, and Lou Figueria racing Pro4 SCT!

Mike Garrison May 2, 2013, 7:01 a.m. View Comments

New "Better Edge" sanding drum from PROTOform

Introducing a brand new product line from PROTOform: the Better Edge System. For every r/c enthusiast that takes pride in finishing off their concours-worthy race body, these products are for you.

Mike Garrison May 2, 2013, 5:55 a.m. View Comments

Video: "Tales of The DIRT" - Life of Joey Christensen

Pro-Line Racing has put together a very cool video taking a look behind the scenes and lifestyle of the legendary track builder, Joey Christensen.

Mike Garrison May 2, 2013, 2:13 p.m. View Comments

Duratrax releases the new 835E RTR electric 1:8 buggy

Duratrax has released their new 835E based off of the race winning 835B nitro buggy. While the 835 buggies come in RTR form, with a few upgrades, it is has been proven to be a successful platform in nitro racing.

Mike Garrison May 2, 2013, 10:15 a.m. View Comments

Leonard Schinzano leads Panther to a three class sweep in the snow

On April 20 Panther Tires pilot, Leonard Schinzano, attended Elite Raceway's season opener trophy race in Barrie,Ontario. To say that that Canadian RC racers are committed is an under statement. They battled through sub-freezing temperatures and a sn

Mike Garrison May 2, 2013, 9 a.m. View Comments

John McGinty leads Tekin to victory at the 2013 Badlands R/C Spring Sting

Tekin powered Dennis Allison would take overall Tq in the 1/8 Electric Truggy class followed by Tekin teammate John McGinty in 4th. John McGinty moved into 2nd on the first lap and a few minutes into the race would take the lead from Allison leading

Mike Garrison May 2, 2013, 6:18 a.m. View Comments

Tekin releases new Flex Jacket wire available in pink

As the saying goes, real men wire pink!

Mike Garrison May 2, 2013, 6:53 a.m. View Comments

MIP factory driver Steven Hartson takes a double win at the OCRC Stock Nationals

MIP Factory Driver Steven Hartson Takes Double TQ/Wins in both Stock Buggy and Truck! Five other MIP Drivers Litter the Top 3 in Expert/Sportsman Classes!

Mike Garrison May 2, 2013, 7:14 a.m. View Comments

Tekin announces the all-new RX8 GEN2 ESC

Tekin has announced today the all-new RX8 GEN2. The race winning RX8 platform is fresher than ever with a brand new look and brand new features!

Mike Garrison May 2, 2013, 7:10 a.m. View Comments

Hupo Honigl joins Novarossi Engines offroad team for 2013

Not long ago we received word that European sensation, Hupo Honigl, made a switch in fuels for the 2013 nitro offroad season. In addition, rumors began to fly that he would be switching engine sponsors as well. That rumor is confirmed true as Honigl

Mike Garrison May 1, 2013, 7:46 a.m. View Comments

Japanese National Champion Takaaki Shimo joins the Mugen Seiki onroad team

Shimo will use the MRX5 WC-Spec and MTX5 in the upcoming season attending the Japanese Nationals as well as the IFMAR Worlds in Japan.

Mike Garrison May 1, 2013, 7:08 a.m. View Comments

Serpent releases the Cobra Be 1:8 RTR buggy

Based on the successful Cobra Be electric 1:8 kit, Serpent has announced today a RTR version of the buggy.

Mike Garrison May 1, 2013, 7:13 a.m. View Comments

Tekin goes "Under the Hood" of Adam Drake's TLR 8ight-E buggy

Our friends at Tekin have featured a cool article amongst their recent blog updates, this time going under the hood of Adam Drake's race winning TLR 8ight-E buggy!

Mike Garrison May 1, 2013, 7:22 a.m. View Comments

Atsushi Hara wins the 2013 BittyDesign ASIA Contest

Atsushi Hara has been crowned champion of the BittyDesign ASIA Contest, a massive international buggy race at the world-famous Pattaya race track!

Mike Garrison May 1, 2013, 7:30 a.m. View Comments

TrakPower announces the MS Series brushless motors are now ROAR approved

TrakPower takes great pride in announcing today that all MS Series brushless motors are now approved for use in all racing competitions sanctioned by ROAR.

Mike Garrison May 1, 2013, 7:40 a.m. View Comments

Axial releases the new "Poison Spyder Rock Racer"

Based on a long standing relationship between Axial, Jeep and Poison Spyder, this Jeep Wrangler Wraith is the culmination of efforts between these three iconic off road lifestyle brands.

Mike Garrison May 1, 2013, 8:28 a.m. View Comments

Thursday Testimonials: Competition Heat Deuce 2 engine heater, Exotek Racing TLR 22/22SCT/22T steering rack conversion

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 1, 2013, 9:29 a.m. View Comments

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