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Brett Kingsbury battles his way to victory at the ROAR Region 4 Championships

In 2wd Mod Buggy Brett would have a few mechanical issues(ball cup) in two mains which hurt his chances of a podium position. Moving onto 4wd Mod Buggy Bretty would take the win in the first main, and take a 2nd in A2. With the top 2 drivers both hav

Mike Garrison Dec. 14, 2012, 6:35 a.m. View Comments

DE Racing releases new AE and TLR stadium truck "Borrego" wheels

Continuing to deliver unique choices in the wheel market, DE Racing is proud to release our new line of Borrego ST wheels for the Stadium Truck class. These wheels continue the signature quality and "scale" styling DE Racing has come to be known for,

Mike Garrison Dec. 14, 2012, 5:57 a.m. View Comments

Over 500 toys donated at the 702 R/C Raceway "Toys for Tots" race

702 RC Raceway hosted its 3rd Annual Kings Hawaiian Toys for Tots Race Saturday December 8th. This year it was the biggest turnout and the most toys were donated by the racers. They had 127 race entries and came out with 546 total toys donated to the

Mike Garrison Dec. 13, 2012, 6:05 a.m. View Comments

Video: JQ Products THECar RTR "Getting Started"

The JQ Products team and JQ himself have spent no time relaxing back home after a wild and crazy week in Argentina for the 1:8 IFMAR World Championships. JQ has released THECar RTR, which is already a top-level RTR vehicle, but he has taken it a step

Mike Garrison Dec. 13, 2012, 6:49 a.m. View Comments

Billy Fischer takes TLR to victory at the Competition Hobbies 2012 S.I.G.P.

Driving the TLR 22T, Billy brought home TQ and the a-main win in the Mod Truck class. Followed up by Brian Kinwald, and fellow TLR driver Trevor Clement (AKA/LiveRC Fantasy League guru) taking the final two podium spots.

Mike Garrison Dec. 13, 2012, 7:04 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts releases the new TLR 22/22T/22SCT "Monroe" battery brace

Battery hold-down security and simplicity are packed into 1 set with the introduction of the JConcepts – TLR 22, 22T and 22SCT carbon fiber battery brace set!

Mike Garrison Dec. 13, 2012, 10:48 a.m. View Comments

LRP releases the all-new "Spin PRO" brushless esc

The Spin PRO brushless speed control is perfect for hobby and parking lot racers as well as ambitious entry-level competition racers. The Spin PRO is a reliable and very cost-effective all-around speed control and the perfect upgrade for an RTR. It i

Mike Garrison Dec. 13, 2012, 6:54 a.m. View Comments

Orlowski dominates in Poland with his new Team Durango vehicles

New Team Durango Poland driver, Michal Orlowski, dominated when he ran his DEX210 and DEX410v3 cars for the first time in Poland last weekend.

Mike Garrison Dec. 12, 2012, 6:51 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, 7:08 a.m. View Comments

Viktor Wilck and PROTOform win at the Scandiano Charity Race 2012

This past weekend saw a touring car race for charity held in Scandiano, Italy at RC Landia, a permanent carpet track. The event attracted many of the top drivers from the ETS Series, with Team PROTOform’s Viktor Wilck coming out on top racing a Mazda

Mike Garrison Dec. 12, 2012, 7:16 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, 10:21 a.m. View Comments

RDRP interviews Czech superstar and team driver Kaja Novotny

Revolution Design Racing Products owner, Michael Vollmer, has put together an impressive product line and an impressive race team as well. Michael sat down with one of his star drivers for an interview, going behind the scenes with Czech National Cha

Mike Garrison Dec. 12, 2012, 5:59 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, 7:11 a.m. View Comments

HPI Racing releases the "Savage Octane" gasoline powered monster truck

HPI Racing has once again released a "game changing" new product! Some time ago we shared the news of an all-new gasoline powered 1:8 engine from HPI Racing, and today they have incorporated that technology into the all-new 1:8 Savage Octane Monster

Mike Garrison Dec. 12, 2012, 6:19 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts releases the new 1:8 Hybrids "Black" compound

JConcepts, along with most of the R/C world is gearing up for winter time. Winter time means COLD weather, and the most popular 1:8 buggy tire from JC is now available in mega-soft Black compound!

Mike Garrison Dec. 12, 2012, 5:52 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, 10:09 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts and the "Young Guns" rule ROAR Region 4 Championships

The 2012 ROAR Region 4 Off-road Championships were hosted by the ever increasingly popular Shiverville R/C Raceway in High Springs, FL. The Shiverville track crew once again went all out with an amazing layout and easily the smoothest outdoor surface

Mike Garrison Dec. 12, 2012, 9:45 a.m. View Comments

Novarossi releases the IFMAR 1:8 Worlds winning pipe

Novarossi has just announced the release of their all-new S1020M Offroad 1:8 Tuned Pipe. The new pipe is a fresh design with a polished finish, exhaust ring design, 3 internal chambers, reinforced tubing, and did we mention it is the pipe used by the

Mike Garrison Dec. 12, 2012, 7:22 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, 10:04 a.m. View Comments

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, 6:55 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, 6:42 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, 10:28 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, 6:38 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, 5:34 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, 5:01 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, 5:17 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, 5:54 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, 6:36 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, 8:34 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, 8:03 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, 12:39 p.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, 8:09 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, 7:56 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, 7:46 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, 7:37 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, 7:20 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, 7:30 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, 12:35 p.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, 7:36 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, 7:46 a.m. View Comments

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