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Jared Tebo extended contract with Team Orion and Kyosho

Jared Tebo will return to Team Orion and Kyosho for the 2016 season.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 30, 2015, 11:37 a.m. View Comments

Ryan Lutz to wear Dutch Oven Designs apparel in 2016

Texas-based t-shirt printing company Dutch Oven Designs has reached an agreement with Ohio pro Ryan Lutz for next season.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 30, 2015, 12:43 p.m. View Comments

Watch Adam Drake describe tuning your vehicle with different width hexes [VIDEO]

Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing talks about using different wheel hubs to tune the MBX7R buggy - or any vehicle.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 29, 2015, 7:47 p.m. View Comments

Jamrock Nationals VI to host electric and nitro racing over consecutive weekends

The Jamrock RC Car Club is inviting all racers to compete in electric on-road racing on January 31, with nitro classes offered on February 6.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 29, 2015, 12:02 p.m. View Comments

Team Orion and Ty Tessmann agreed to two-year contract extension

After scoring many major wins over the last three years, Ty Tessmann has committed to using Team Orion electronics through 2017.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 29, 2015, 11:33 a.m. View Comments

NEMO Racing promoted former juniors Currie, Nibblet and Skidmore to A-team

After a successful 2015 campaign, three young racers will join European Champion Darren Bloomfield and the rest of the NEMO Racing squad.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 29, 2015, 11:50 a.m. View Comments

Mugen Seiki Racing signed Mike Truhe

Former national champion Mike Truhe has agreed to race for Mugen Seiki in 2016.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 28, 2015, 2:48 p.m. View Comments

Mugen Seiki Europe's new website

Mugen Seiki Europe has launched a completely redesigned home on the web.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 28, 2015, 8:31 p.m. View Comments

Coolest backyard track ever to host New Year's Day race in NorCal's Bay Area

Sean Catucci is hosting a race and barbecue on Friday afternoon on the amazing carpet course built in the backyard of his Brentwood, CA home.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 28, 2015, 5:16 p.m. View Comments

Dustin Evans inked one-year contract extension with Team Orion

Former national champion and Reedy Race Invitational winner Dustin Evans will stick with Team Orion power through the 2016 season.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 28, 2015, 4:14 p.m. View Comments

Pro-Line Racing and 5150 Media Productions took on 5th annual Recon G6 birthday bash [VIDEO]

Pro-Line Racing and 5150 Media Productions, the team behind the Come Drive With Us series, slowed down to celebrate the anniversary of one of RC's biggest rock crawling events.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 28, 2015, 12:05 p.m. View Comments

First images of upcoming SWORKz S350 EVOII Limited [GALLERY]

SWORKz has published pictures of their newest 1/8-scale buggy, due to begin shipping during the second half of January 2016.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 28, 2015, 11:44 a.m. View Comments

Shin Adachi joined Serpent for nitro off-road

Yokomo engineer and Japanese nationals finalist Shin Adachi has signed with Serpent to race 1/8-scale off-road in 2016.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 28, 2015, 11:23 a.m. View Comments

Watch the Ty Tessmann Worlds Replica giveaway [LIVE]

Tune in to watch Ty Tessmann give away a hand-built copy of his World Championship-winning buggy!

Aaron Waldron Dec. 23, 2015, 12:44 p.m. View Comments

RC Concept 2016 calendar and "Guess the two new drivers" contest

RC Concept has released a 2016 calendar with notable races marked, and are offering them as a prize for a social media contest in which you must guess the brand's new top drivers.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 23, 2015, 11:19 a.m. View Comments

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

Ogden signed with Advantage Racing Products and Speed RC

2016 Worlds qualifier and current "Top 25 RC" ranked driver Cole Ogden will represent Advantage Racing Products and Speed RC for the 2016 season.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 23, 2015, 11:08 a.m. View Comments

Watch AMainHobbies fulfill a couple of lucky customers' wish lists [VIDEO]

Very cool AMainHobbies holiday promo where the CEO, Kendall Bennett, calls a couple of lucky customers and offers to buy the items on their online wish lists.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 23, 2015, 11:02 a.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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

"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

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

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

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

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

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

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