LiveRC - Press Releases

Major renovation planned for 20th anniversary of Tamiya Kakegawa Circuit

To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Tamiya is going Extreme Home Makeover on their beloved racetrack.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 19, 2015, 6:46 p.m. View Comments

Watch the Traxxas X-Maxx blast a rainy skatepark in the dark [VIDEO]

The latest Traxxas action clip of the new X-Maxx monster truck took place in the pouring rain, launching skatepark obstacles in the middle of the night.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 18, 2015, 7:37 p.m. View Comments

Entries for 30th annual Cactus Classic to open December 1st

Want to sign up for the 2016 Cactus Classic? Click here.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 17, 2015, 7:20 p.m. View Comments

X-Factory RC UK to distribute McKune Design accessories

X-Factory RC UK will begin importanting parts and accessories from US manufacturer McKune Design.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 17, 2015, 2:19 p.m. View Comments

Gil Losi Jr. featured in Episode 2 of AKA Podcast

The second episode of AKA's new podcast series is an RC history lesson from the first-ever 4WD World Champion.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 16, 2015, 7:10 p.m. View Comments

Final Jared Tebo University of 2015 for 2WD buggy racers at Speed RC

World championship runner-up Jared Tebo will host another JTU session at the popular North Carolina track, and cover exclusively 2WD buggy.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 16, 2015, 11:14 a.m. View Comments

2016 Dirt Nitro Challenge entries to open Friday

Sign-ups for the first DNC in history to have an entry limit at 650 will begin on November 20.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 15, 2015, 4:54 p.m. View Comments

Faster with a Caster? Caster Racing USA looking for team drivers to race new cars

Caster Racing USA is looking for representatives to compete with new kits released in 2015.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 13, 2015, 11:42 a.m. View Comments

Team Orion signed Nicolas Risser, released VST2 Pro XLW motors

Team Orion has announced Belgian off-road racer Nicolas Risser as the newest member of its championship-winning team, and republished the press release for the VST2 Pro XLW brushless motor lineup.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 13, 2015, 2:35 p.m. View Comments

Nicholas Lee joined Team Yokomo

Yokomo has signed Singaporean on-road racer Nicholas Lee.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 12, 2015, 11:52 a.m. View Comments

Pro-Line interviewed its drivers at SikCross [VIDEO]

Pro-Line video from the SikCross features their team drivers talking about the brand.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 11, 2015, 8:29 p.m. View Comments

Sidewinder Nitro Explosion moving to RC Tracks of Las Vegas in 2016

The RC Tracks of Las Vegas will be adding the annual Sidewinder Nitro Explosion to its busy schedule of events next season.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 10, 2015, 12:53 p.m. View Comments

Axial's new RR10 Bomber rock racer replica [VIDEO]

Axial's new RR10 Bomber is a licensed, scaled-down version of Randy Slawson's two-time King of the Hammers-winning rock racer.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 10, 2015, 2:26 p.m. View Comments

JMA Modelismo to distribute VP-Powermaster Fuel in Spain and Portugal

VP-Powermaster Fuel has announced a new partnership with JMA Modelismo to begin selling their race-winning fuel in Spanish and Portuguese markets.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 10, 2015, 2:41 p.m. View Comments

Bellgate Distributors is looking for team drivers for 2016 season

Interested in representing Ultimate Racing, Dualsky, Highest RC, Procircuit, or Prospeed? Read how to apply to the Bellgate Distributors team.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 10, 2015, 6:01 p.m. View Comments

Tickets for Tessmann's Worlds replica charity raffle on sale now

On December 23, IFMAR World Champion Ty Tessmann will raffle off a complete replica of the HB D815 Tessmann Worlds Edition buggy he drove to the title, and donate the proceeds to two charities.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 10, 2015, 1:20 p.m. View Comments

TLR teases Thursday release of 8IGHT 4.0 [VIDEO]

Team Losi Racing has published a new teaser video alluding to the official announcement of the 8IGHT 4.0 buggy, which will be published on November 12.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 10, 2015, 11:46 a.m. View Comments

Matsukura signed with Roche

Three-time 1/12-scale IFMAR World Champion Naoto Matsukura will help Roche Products International develop the Rapide P12 platform.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 9, 2015, 2:26 p.m. View Comments

Team Associated RC10B5M Champions Edition release video

Watch IFMAR World Champion Spencer Rivkin and ROAR National Champion Ryan Cavalieri talk about the new, limited edition B5M buggy commemorating their accomplishments.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 6, 2015, 12:13 a.m. View Comments

Schumacher signed Spieth

German off-road nationals and EOS finalist Oliver Spieth has signed with Schumacher for 2016.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 6, 2015, 5:09 p.m. View Comments

Tim Smith Racing podcast with LiveRC's Aaron Waldron

I called into this week's episode of the Tim Smith Racing podcast for story time, the word association game, and more.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 6, 2015, 4:42 p.m. View Comments

Look under the hood of Adam Drake's Mugen Seiki MBX7TR

Two days after Mugen Seiki Racing announced its latest nitro and electric 1/8-scale truck platform, Adam Drake

Aaron Waldron Nov. 5, 2015, 4:06 p.m. View Comments

Tekno RC added ART France and MaxHobbies Philippines to growing international distributor list

Tekno RC products will now be available in France and the Philippines thanks to deals with two new distributors.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 5, 2015, 1:41 p.m. View Comments

Bruno Coelho's Worlds-winning XB4 2016 setup sheet

Now you can set up your XRAY 4WD buggy just like IFMAR World Champion Bruno Coelho.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 5, 2015, 12:11 p.m. View Comments

Graupner-SOAR SEIKI is looking for the next world champion

New Taiwanese manufacturer SOAR SEIKI is looking for drivers to race its new SOAR 998 buggy.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 5, 2015, 5:55 p.m. View Comments

Greiner confirmed at Novarossi after German Indoor Nationals win

Last weekend, 2014 Worlds TQ Dominic Greiner won the German Open Indoor Nationals at the toy fair in Friedrichshafen - and today he was announced as the newest member of the Novarossi team.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 4, 2015, 1:58 p.m. View Comments

Kyosho America and Team Orion are looking for new drivers for 2016

Are you interested in joining the Kyosho America or Team Orion squads for next year? Click here.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 4, 2015, 4 p.m. View Comments

Jamrock RC Car Club getting a head start on 2016 Caribbean Invitational

Jamrock RC Car Club has already announced next year's big on-road race on the island of Jamaica, scheduled for the middle of August.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 4, 2015, 2:34 p.m. View Comments

Entries for Montpellier GP, annual European nitro racing season kickoff, to open Monday

The Montpellier GP in France is the first race of the year for 1/8-scale competitors in Europe and is expecting a talented, international field.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 4, 2015, 8:11 p.m. View Comments

IFMAR 2016 ISTC World Championships in Beijing stage one report

Interested in attending the 2016 IFMAR Worlds for touring cars and 1/12-scale vehicles? Here's all the info you need to know.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 3, 2015, 6:37 p.m. View Comments

AKA Products now accepting 2016 race team applications

AKA Products is inviting racers to apply to become part of their racing team for the 2016 season.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 3, 2015, 11:19 a.m. View Comments

Hara to attend final round of Hong Kong championship with Carisma

Atsushi Hara will compete with the Carisma 4XS 4WD buggy in a one-race deal.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 3, 2015, 2:17 p.m. View Comments

European championship dates and rule changes for 2016

Last week's annual EFRA general meeting concluded with the following calendar and regulations for next season.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 2, 2015, 7:18 p.m. View Comments

Triton RC now accepting driver applications for 2016

Want to run a Triton RC engine next season? Here's how to apply to join their racing team.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 2, 2015, 10:51 a.m. View Comments

Kerstin and Christian Bessler switch to Team Associated Germany

German 1/8-scale racing couple Kerstin and Christian Bessler have switched from the RMV Germany Mugen Seiki team to Team Associated Germany.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 2, 2015, 11:16 a.m. View Comments

Hara terminated contract with SWORKz

Former world champion Atsushi Hara announced the end of his partnership with SWORKz via his Facebook page.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 30, 2015, 11:35 a.m. View Comments

JQRacing now accepting team driver applications for 2016 season

Want to represent JQRacing next year? Learn how to apply here.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 30, 2015, 2:03 p.m. View Comments

Axial Yeti SCORE Trophy Truck featured on SCORE Journal TV

Axial designers Brandon Coonce and Jamie Seymour talk about the development of the new Yeti SCORE Trophy Truck to the full-size off-road desert racing fans who make up the SCORE Journal TV audience.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 30, 2015, 11:19 a.m. View Comments