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Traxxas added self-righting to E-Maxx and Stampede 4x4 VXL with TSM firmware update [VIDEO]

Download the Traxxas Link app and use the optional wireless module to add this awesome anti-turn marshal feature to your Traxxas monster truck.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 23, 2015, 3:16 p.m. View Comments

Merry Christmas from everyone at LiveRC!

The LiveRC staff will be out of the office and newsroom December 24-25, to celebrate the Christmas holiday with family and friends. We'll be back to our regular schedule of the latest breaking news and RC's biggest stories on Monday, December 28.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 23, 2015, 6:24 p.m. View Comments

HPI Racing Baja 5B featured in Chevron STEM ad [VIDEO]

Chevron's Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM) Zone provides interactive opportunities for students, teachers and parents. A recent video shows a young engineering prospect building an HPI Baja buggy.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 22, 2015, 8:20 p.m. View Comments

Watch Drake discuss Mugen Seiki's new universal center driveshafts [VIDEO]

Mugen Seiki Racing driver Adam Drake talks about the differences in the new universal-style center driveshafts for the MBX7R nitro and ECO buggies.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 22, 2015, 1:45 p.m. View Comments

Statements from Tebo and AKA addressing end of an era

Jared Tebo and AKA Products have published the following statements about the champ's move away from AKA Products for 2016.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 22, 2015, 11:15 a.m. View Comments

Watch Ty Tessmann Worlds Replica drawing live tomorrow on LiveRC!

Ty Tessmann raised over $4600 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and the South Coast Children’s Society by selling tickets to win a drawing for a hand-built replica of his Worlds-winning buggy - and you'll be able to watch the drawing live!

Aaron Waldron Dec. 22, 2015, 4:27 p.m. View Comments

Last day to purchase tickets to win Tessmann Worlds replica drawing for charity

Deadline to purchase tickets to win a hand-built, totally race-ready replica of World Champion Ty Tessmann's trophy-winning buggy is Midnight MST!

Aaron Waldron Dec. 21, 2015, 4:12 p.m. View Comments

Richards announced departure from TLR

2014 Reedy Race of Champions Open 2WD winner JP Richards has called an end to a three-year relationship with Team Losi Racing

Aaron Waldron Dec. 21, 2015, 6:30 p.m. View Comments

BREAKING: Jared Tebo to Pro-Line Racing for 2016

An inside source has confirmed that multi-time world and national champion Jared Tebo has left AKA Products and will join Pro-Line Racing for next season.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 21, 2015, 12:16 p.m. View Comments

Talented young drivers join veteran stars on Tekno RC's 2016 pro team

Tekno RC will have nine drivers on its factory team for next season.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 18, 2015, 11:07 a.m. View Comments

"Outlaw" LiPo voltage included in new LRP Pulsar charger firmware update

LRP has released v1.50 firmware for the Pulsar Competition, which expands the charger's features and functions.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 17, 2015, 10:51 a.m. View Comments

Delorme and Novotny signed with XRAY

XRAY has agreed to deals with two fast European racers, adding to both their on- and off-road teams.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 17, 2015, 7:16 p.m. View Comments

Serpent auctioning off first 35th anniversary Viper 977 EVO to benefit global children's organization

Proceeds from the auction of Serpent's first 35th anniversary special edition of the Viper 977 EVO will go to Right To Play.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 17, 2015, 2:37 p.m. View Comments

How to program the new Maclan Racing Diamondback ESC and adjust it with the Pro-Link programmer [VIDEO]

Maclan Racing published an informative video walking users through the use of its new speed control and programming device.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 16, 2015, 8:47 p.m. View Comments

Lutz returning to Futaba for 2016

After the best year of his career, Ryan Lutz has agreed to stick with Futaba equipment for next season.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 16, 2015, 11:40 a.m. View Comments

Kortz confirmed Kyosho return

Former ROAR national champion and IFMAR Worlds finalist Jeremy Kortz has left JQ Racing and rejoined Kyosho, where he enjoyed his best success.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 16, 2015, 12:25 p.m. View Comments

JConcepts Gold Dirt Webs and Pro-Line MC Electrons chosen as 2WD and 4WD spec tires for Reedy Race

The Reedy Race of Champions announced the spec tires chosen for both 2WD and 4WD portions of the historic annual event.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 16, 2015, 8:28 p.m. View Comments

Watch Mugen Seiki's Adam Drake talk about his Novarossi engines [VIDEO]

Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing and Novarossi discusses his choice of engines and pipes.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 15, 2015, 11:16 a.m. View Comments

Learn how to install a Spektrum 6240 shorty servo into the TLR 22-4 [VIDEO]

Watch Ryan Dunford from Team Losi Racing install the Spektrum 6240 servo into the 22-4 4WD buggy.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 15, 2015, 2:24 p.m. View Comments

New REDS Racing 1/8-scale speed control coming soon

Italian engine and electronics marquee announced the upcoming unit on Facebook.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 14, 2015, 1:19 p.m. View Comments

Malin Karlsen joined G-Force Hobby

Ten-year-old Norweigian racer Malin Karlsen has agreed to join the Japanese brand G-Force.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 14, 2015, 8:16 p.m. View Comments

ROAR Racing list of North American drivers qualified for 2016 IFMAR Worlds in Vegas

Here are the list of drivers eligible to enter next year's IFMAR World Championships after the 2015 ROAR Nationals.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 14, 2015, 2:58 p.m. View Comments

Denney departed from Associated and Reedy

Tanner Denney has announced the end of a seven-year relationship with Team Associated and Reedy.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 14, 2015, 12:14 p.m. View Comments

Watch Tekno RC's Ryan Lutz show the proper way to build turnbuckles [VIDEO]

Tekno RC published a new how-to video showing team driver Ryan Lutz building turnbuckles - a task many racers find the most difficult part of constructing a new kit.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 14, 2015, 10:30 a.m. View Comments

Traxxas Stampede 4x4 VXL bashing at the beach

Latest Traxxas promo video shows the brushless-powered 4WD monster truck taking the scenic route to the sand before cooling down with a dip.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 14, 2015, 7:46 p.m. View Comments

Ryan Lutz's recap of the best season of his career and annual charity auction

Tekno RC's Ryan Lutz enjoyed the best year of racing of his life in 2015 - here's what he had to say about it!

Aaron Waldron Dec. 11, 2015, 5:01 p.m. View Comments

Watch Adam Drake explain diff oil and shock oil tuning [VIDEO]

Two separate videos of Mugen Seiki Racing star Adam Drake describing the effects of tuning your vehicle's performance with silicone fluids.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 11, 2015, 4:25 p.m. View Comments

New Pro-Line teaser for something "monster" next year

2016 is going to be a "monster" year for Pro-Line Racing. What do you think this is? A new set of tires and wheels? A new straight-axle monster truck? Something else?

Aaron Waldron Dec. 11, 2015, 5:50 p.m. View Comments

Kyosho and Team Orion signed Chris Jarosz

Las Vegas resident Chris Jarosz has joined Kyosho and Team Orion after many years with his previous sponsors.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 11, 2015, 10:57 a.m. View Comments

LiveRC's Brandon Rohde made a gripping change to personal racing program for 2016

Brandon Rohde has switched from Harbor Freight needlenose pliers to Craftsman, receiving what he feels was an unofficial "95%" deal.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 11, 2015, 6:35 p.m. View Comments

5150 Media Production: Recon G6 Birthday Bash (teaser video)

Prepare yourself for the ultimate view from the 5th Annual RECON G6 Birthday Bash! This event marks the end of the calendar year for the Series, but also celebrates the beginning… MoonRocks, NV is where the RECON G6 Series was Born just 5 short years

Thomas Tran Dec. 10, 2015, 8:35 p.m. View Comments

Adventures with Proto videos

Unless you've been living in a cave the last few years, quadcopters are exploding in popularity.

Thomas Tran Dec. 10, 2015, 12:50 p.m. View Comments

Kyosho picks up Nolan Anderson for 2016

Kyosho America & Team Orion are excited to announce the signing of Nolan Anderson to our Race Team!

Thomas Tran Dec. 10, 2015, 9:19 p.m. View Comments

3rd Annual Ryan Lutz charity auction!

For the 3rd year now I am here to ask you to help me in giving back! I currently have 19 items up for Auction with possibly more to come. Autographed Trophies from some of my best finishes in 2015, and also 3 race used bodies signed as well. 100% of

Thomas Tran Dec. 9, 2015, 8:15 p.m. View Comments

Czypu-Drom is back after LiPo fire!

The Czypu- Drom in Germany is holding kind of a „return race“ for 1/8 electric buggy, after the terrible accidents of last year (see below). The race is on the 12-13.12.2015 at Bad Oeynhausen (Germany)

Thomas Tran Dec. 9, 2015, 3:35 p.m. View Comments

XRAY announces Turkey Onroad Championship dates!

XRAY Turkey invites you to the XRAY Turkey Onroad Championship. The championship will take place at 3 different RC tracks starting on 12-13.

Thomas Tran Dec. 9, 2015, 11:43 a.m. View Comments

Eric Albano parts with Team Associated

Soft spoken, well mannered, ultra fast Eric Albano has decided to change direction and end his relationship with Team Associated after 5 years. If you know Eric personally, he's a great kid with a good heart and most importantly a great sport. He alw

Thomas Tran Dec. 9, 2015, 2:39 p.m. View Comments

Novak at the Int'l Drone Expo - Dec 11-12

Come See Us at the International Drone Expo December 11-12 Novak has exciting news for the multi-rotor and FPV racing segments of the hobby. Stop by the Novak R/C booth (#530) at the 2nd Annual International Drone Expo and check out these exciting r

Thomas Tran Dec. 8, 2015, 4:22 p.m. View Comments

Absolute Hobbyz Holiday Sale 12/5 - 12/24

Christmas is coming and it's time to stock up on the RC Xmas gifts for family and friends. What a better way to do so with a bit of savings and discount to save that extra dollar. Absolute Hobbyz is having a sitewide sale for this holiday season and

Thomas Tran Dec. 8, 2015, 5:56 p.m. View Comments

XRAY adds Jeremy Limoges to 2016 team

XRAY is happy to announce that the multiple French Champion Jeremy Limoges joins the XRAY factory team for 2016 season. Jeremy is electric on-road specialist and will run in 2016 season with the T4 and X1 at all French and European races.

Thomas Tran Dec. 8, 2015, 5:30 p.m. View Comments

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