LiveRC - Press Releases

St. Louis Dirtburners to host ninth annual Futaba/O.S. Nitro Challenge this weekend

The ninth running of the Futaba/O.S. Nitro Challenge will once again revisit one of the most popular tracks in the Midwest.

Aaron Waldron July 27, 2015, 1:39 p.m. View Comments

Pro-Line's LockDown 1/5-scale short course tires in action [VIDEO]

Pro-Line's new LockDown tires for 1/5-scale short course trucks are put to the test in this new action video.

Aaron Waldron July 27, 2015, 4:08 p.m. View Comments

Popular Las Vegas indoor off-road track closed its doors

Garrett Tokuno shut down 702 RC Raceway after a six-year run - he expects the facility to be taken over by new ownership.

Aaron Waldron July 27, 2015, 12:04 p.m. View Comments

X-Factory UK to import Factory RC Products in

Sacramento, CA-based aftermarket accessory brand Factory RC products will now be distributed in the United Kingdom by X-Factory RC UK.

Aaron Waldron July 24, 2015, 2:44 p.m. View Comments

Watch the DudePerfect crew go HAM with Traxxas vehicles in RC battle

RC battle includes long-jump bowling, RC boat fishing, a Rally drift race, and best big air boat trick.

Aaron Waldron July 24, 2015, 10:40 a.m. View Comments

New venue for Pro-Line spec tire Shootout announced

The Pro-Line Shootout has been moved to Indy RC World in Garland, TX, with Adam Drake and other pros expected to attend.

Aaron Waldron July 24, 2015, 11:26 a.m. View Comments

MHOR's buggy tire gluing tips [VIDEO]

The latest MHOR how-to video shows the proper way to secure 1/10-scale buggy tires to their wheels.

Aaron Waldron July 24, 2015, 5:53 p.m. View Comments

MaxAmps' Tim Smith talks about attending Axialfest [PODCAST]

Listen to Tim Smith's podcast all about the adventure of attending Axial's big annual outdoor party, Axialfest.

Aaron Waldron July 23, 2015, 2:05 a.m. View Comments

LiveRC Raceway to host top pros in Brandon's backyard next month

Want to race on Brandon's backyard track, LiveRC Raceway? Join some of the fastest nitro off-road racers in the U.S. on August 22nd!

Aaron Waldron July 23, 2015, 2:27 a.m. View Comments

HPI's Challenge and Bash Party at Notts-Derby Off-Road Club on August 9

HPI Racing will host their popular just-for-fun event at NDOR near Nottingham, England, in a couple of weeks.

Aaron Waldron July 22, 2015, 3:06 p.m. View Comments

Entry form for inaugural Reedy Outdoor Off-Road Race of Champions now available

The first ever Reedy Outdoor Off-Road Race will consist of Open and Spec and Open 2WD and 4WD 1/10-scale truck and buggy classes for a three-day affair.

Aaron Waldron July 22, 2015, 6:52 p.m. View Comments

Adam Drake to host team clinic before LCRC Raceway's Mugen Challenge in August

LCRC Raceway in Oakland Mills, PA will host the Mugen Challenge over August 21-23, and Adam Drake will hold a Mugen team clinic on the Thursday before the race.

Aaron Waldron July 22, 2015, 11:24 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts inked deal with ten-year-old Norwegian star Malin Karlsen

Malin Karlsen has signed with JConcepts to use the US-based brand's accessories on her off-road vehicles.

Aaron Waldron July 22, 2015, 11:56 a.m. View Comments

Volkswagen GRC drivers hit Speed RC, then race heads-up around pit area

Volkswagen's GRC drivers Scott Speed and Tanner Foust hit the RC and full-size racetracks.

Aaron Waldron July 22, 2015, 12:16 p.m. View Comments

The Drake explains how to properly mount a fuel tank

Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki demonstrates how tightly he mounts his fuel tank.

Aaron Waldron July 21, 2015, 2:59 p.m. View Comments

Pro-Line signed Kim Einert, one of Europe's fastest female racers [UPDATED]

Eighteen-year-old German racer Kim Einert has signed a deal with Pro-Line.

Aaron Waldron July 20, 2015, 4:39 p.m. View Comments

Serpent Natrix 748e promo video

Serpent gives a closer look at the performance of its new brushless-powered 200mm touring car based on the Natrix 748 with a cool promo video.

Aaron Waldron July 20, 2015, 1:49 p.m. View Comments

Popular Dutch Facebook page for Losi large scale news to encompass all sizes

Losi Bigscale Nederland will now be known simply as Losi Racing Nederland, bringing Losi fans news of all sizes starting with this weekend's Losi Experience.

Aaron Waldron July 17, 2015, 2:38 p.m. View Comments

Team Durango's Travis Amezcua explains how to adjust ride height and what the changes do

Travis Amezcua, Field Consultant for Team Durango, talks about what ride height is, what it does, and how to adjust it.

Aaron Waldron July 17, 2015, 12:25 p.m. View Comments

Mugen Seiki's Adam Drake explains gear ratios

Listen as Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing explains why gearing is important in a nitro vehicle.

Aaron Waldron July 16, 2015, 11:01 a.m. View Comments

Pro-Line's second PRO-MT back-flipping, neighborhood and track thrashing video

Pro-Line had so much fun shooting the first PRO-MT promo video that four PL team members loaded up their trucks for more on- and off-track action.

Aaron Waldron July 16, 2015, 12:23 p.m. View Comments

MHOR crew shows how to install a new steering servo

Did you blow out the stock steering servo in your vehicle and need to replace it, or simply looking to upgrade? Here's how to drop the new unit in properly.

Aaron Waldron July 16, 2015, 12:46 p.m. View Comments

Euro Nitro Series round in Germany sets attendance record

Over 160 entries will compete in Ettingen in the third round of the ENS.

Aaron Waldron July 16, 2015, 12:34 p.m. View Comments

Official PR Racing America press launch includes new website and t-shirt

PR Racing America takes over as the name of PR Racing in the United States, handing over the title "Hobby Pro" to the dealer website.

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

Ty Tessmann's tire gluing tips [VIDEO]

World Champion Ty Tessmann shows how to glue 1/8-scale buggy tires.

Aaron Waldron July 15, 2015, 1:10 p.m. View Comments

Watch the inaugural Drone Nationals live from the California State Fair starting tomorrow at 9 AM PT

The 2015 FatShark US National Drone Racing Championships at the California State Fair will be broadcasted live this week, showcasing both racing and freestyle events.

Aaron Waldron July 15, 2015, 1:38 p.m. View Comments

Border Wars RC series featured on KRQE news in Albuquerque

New Mexico news network covered the Border Wars RC racing series that draws off-road racers from all over the Southwest.

Aaron Waldron July 14, 2015, 11:36 a.m. View Comments

LRP America's limited time exchange offer

Send it any speed control - working or not - and save $75 on a brand new LRP Flow Works Team.

Aaron Waldron July 13, 2015, 11 a.m. View Comments

BREAKING: Wernimont responds to Team Associated press release

Carson Wernimont posted a comment to LiveRC's sharing of the Team Associated press release announcing the end of their deal.

Aaron Waldron July 13, 2015, 7:34 p.m. View Comments

Hobby Pro USA/PR Racing America tagged Thompson to manage Southeast team

Zachary Thompson will serve as the team manager for Hobby Pro USA and PR Racing America drivers in the Southeastern US.

Aaron Waldron July 13, 2015, 1:46 p.m. View Comments

Euros win moves Boots up in Top 25 RC rankings - Neumann and Truhe new to list

The European Championships triggered a few changes that changed the dynamic of the Top 25 RC rankings for nitro off-road buggy.

Aaron Waldron July 13, 2015, 4:12 p.m. View Comments

BREAKING: Team Associated has terminated Carson Wernimont's contract

Last year's IFMAR Worlds podium finisher Carson Wernimont will no longer race for Team Associated, effectively immediately.

Aaron Waldron July 13, 2015, 6:33 p.m. View Comments

The Track to host "3BR 5.0" Bill Bridges charity race in August

The Track in Carleton, MI is preparing to host the fifth annual race in memory of a local racing icon.

Aaron Waldron July 9, 2015, 12:16 p.m. View Comments

Mugen Seiki's Adam Drake shows how to install shock ends

The three-time ROAR National Champion shows how he attaches shock ends to the shock shafts on his Mugen Seiki vehicles.

Aaron Waldron July 7, 2015, 11:19 a.m. View Comments

Date set for eighth annual Pro-Line Surf City Classic at OCRC Raceway

Each entry will receive a pair of tires and the winners of every non-Rookie class will earn a cash payout at the eighth annual indoor electric off-road race in Huntington Beach, CA.

Aaron Waldron July 7, 2015, 12:40 p.m. View Comments