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A Main Hobbies signs Jared Tebo, Ty Tessmann, and Drew Moller

A Main Hobbies is proud to announce that current 1:10 2WD World Champion Jared Tebo, Worlds’ finalist and ROAR 1:10 4WD National Champion Ty Tessmann and rising star Drew Moller will be representing the International A Main race team for 2014. Tebo,

Mike Garrison Dec. 31, 2013, 9:41 a.m. View Comments

Robert Pietsch leaves the Novarossi Engine team for 2014

Typically at this time of the year there are more announcements regarding drivers joining new teams, not leaving them. Today, however, is a day of departures as first Miguel Matias announced his departure from TLR, and now 1:8 Onroad World Champion R

Mike Garrison Dec. 31, 2013, 7:38 a.m. View Comments

Miguel Matias announces his departure from the TLR/Horizon Hobby team

Shocking news has been released today as championship winning driver, Miguel Matias, has announced his departure from the Team Losi Racing/Horizon Hobby team for 2014. Matias is quoted saying, "After a couple of years racing with Horizon/TLR it is no

Mike Garrison Dec. 31, 2013, 4:29 a.m. View Comments

Happy New Year from everyone at LiveRC!

From everyone at LiveRC.com, we want to wish you and your families a safe and happy new year! In celebration of 2014, we are out of the office today, but will return first thing tomorrow morning!

Mike Garrison Dec. 31, 2013, 11:52 a.m. View Comments

Blais Racing Services announces sponsorship of the 2014 JBRL Electric Series

Blais Racing Services has announced today that they have signed on board as a sponsor of the 2014 JBRL Electric Offroad Series.

Mike Garrison Dec. 30, 2013, 4:48 a.m. View Comments

Jared Tebo officially announces his return to Maxima Fuel

It has been rumored and gossiped about for weeks, but today, Jared Tebo officially announces his return to Maxima Fuel via his JTP RC blog.

Mike Garrison Dec. 30, 2013, 6:56 a.m. View Comments

Euro Nitro Series organizers announce the 2014 schedule

Following the successful running of a two race Pilot Series this year, the organizers of the Euro Nitro Series are delighted to release the calendar for a full 2014 championship. The new four round championship for 1:10 & 1:8 Onroad Nitro will begin

Mike Garrison Dec. 27, 2013, 8:08 a.m. View Comments

Jared Tebo returns to Maxima Fuel and joins A Main Hobbies

Jared Tebo teased us earlier this month expressing that their may be some sponsorship changes in the works for 2014. Today, he has shared the artwork of his new team shirts via his JTP RC Blog. While his core sponsors (Kyosho, Orion, AKA) have stayed

Mike Garrison Dec. 27, 2013, 4:14 a.m. View Comments

Argus Engines announces RW Mods as the new North American distributor

Exciting news has been released from Argus Model today, as they have announced their competition engine line will soon be available in North America. RW Mods has been modifying and servicing engines of top drivers for years, and will now be taking on

Mike Garrison Dec. 26, 2013, 4:35 a.m. View Comments

Andrew Smolnik parts ways with Agama and Beta Tires for 2014

Our friend Andrew Smolnik has announced today his departure from Agama and Beta Tires today. Smolnik, an major part of Hobby Pro USA, has followed the company and it's focus towards 1:10 offroad racing with PR Racing.

Mike Garrison Dec. 26, 2013, 3:48 a.m. View Comments

Merry Christmas from everyone at LiveRC!

In celebration of the Christmas holiday with family and friends, the LiveRC staff will be out of the office December 24-25, 2013. We will return with all of the latest news, product tests, race reports, and more on Thursday, December 26, 2013!

Mike Garrison Dec. 23, 2013, 5:17 a.m. View Comments

Hobby Pro USA and Agama get set to part ways

Surprising news today has hit our inbox as Hobby Pro USA and Agama are getting set to part ways. Hobby Pro USA sounds confident in this decision as they plan to focus on their 1:10 scale program and products for 2014.

Mike Garrison Dec. 23, 2013, 7:15 a.m. View Comments

Carson Wernimont joins Schumacher Racing for 2014

Exciting news has been released today from Schumacher, as the UK based company has signed on US star Carson Wernimont.

Mike Garrison Dec. 20, 2013, 7:14 a.m. View Comments

Travis Amezcua re-signs with Viper R/C for 2014

Viper R/C Solutions is proud to announce that world class driver Travis Amezcua has renewed is contract with Viper R/C for the next two years.

Mike Garrison Dec. 20, 2013, 4:26 a.m. View Comments

Steven Hartson re-signs with JConcepts for 2014

Steven Hartson, 2013 4wd IFMAR World Champion, has renewed contract terms with JConcepts.

Mike Garrison Dec. 20, 2013, 6:24 a.m. View Comments

LMR is looking for a new distributor in the United States

Lee Martin's company, LMR, has announced today that they are looking for a new distributor here in the United States. Previously the LMR brand was available through TFR (Turd Ferguson Racing). Interested distributor applicants are encouraged to email

Mike Garrison Dec. 20, 2013, 9:09 a.m. View Comments

Olly Jeffries renews his contract with Reedy for 2014

Reedy is proud to announce today that multi-time champion, Olly Jeffries, will be back on board for 2014!

Mike Garrison Dec. 19, 2013, 4:33 a.m. View Comments

Craig Collinson renews his contract with Team Durango for 2014

Team Durango has announced today that UK offroad racing star, Craig Collinson, has confirmed he will be extending his team driver contract for the 2014 season.

Mike Garrison Dec. 19, 2013, 5:29 a.m. View Comments

Mark Pavidis continues with Team Losi Racing for 2014

Team Losi Racing has announced today that 3-time IFMAR World Champion and multi-time ROAR National Champion, Mark Pavidis, has resigned with TLR for 2014.

Mike Garrison Dec. 19, 2013, 5:15 a.m. View Comments

Turkey gets set for the first ever RatRace Winter Series

The electric boom continues in Turkey as Tom How (organizer of the RatRace and RCSkool) has announced the RatRacers Indoor Winter Series!

Mike Garrison Dec. 18, 2013, 4:29 a.m. View Comments

Kyle Johnson signs on board with Mugen Seiki for 2014

After a six year relationship with Team Losi Racing and Horizon Hobby, it has been announced that Kyle Johnson will be parting ways for 2014 and joining the Mugen Seiki offroad team, headed up by team manager Tim Long.

Mike Garrison Dec. 18, 2013, 4:20 a.m. View Comments

Virtual Racing Industries officially releases the 1:8 scale buggy class

It has been a long wait but they are here: 1:8 scale nitro buggies!

Mike Garrison Dec. 18, 2013, 8:39 a.m. View Comments

Philip Atondo re-signs with Team Losi Racing for 2014

TLR has announced today that Philip Atondo will continue his relationship with TLR/Horizon into the 2014 season.

Mike Garrison Dec. 18, 2013, 5:49 a.m. View Comments

New York gets a brand new R/C facility and "Offroad Freeze"

A fresh new R/C facility is getting set to open up in New York known as Full Throttle R/C Raceway. The 25,000 square foot building features two separate tracks, a 40x80 dirt oval and a 60x100 offroad track. The facility is still under construction, b

Mike Garrison Dec. 17, 2013, 8 a.m. View Comments

Casey Peck continues with TLR for his tenth consecutive year

Team Losi Racing has announced today the re-signing of Casey Peck representing the team from Tucson, Arizona. This will be Casey's tenth year racing with TLR.

Mike Garrison Dec. 16, 2013, 6:24 a.m. View Comments

Matt Olson officially joins the Schumacher Racing team for 2014

Schumacher has made it official, as Matt Olson has signed on board for 2014!

Mike Garrison Dec. 16, 2013, 4:52 a.m. View Comments

Rumors of JQ Products "weakening" after distributorship loss

Rumors of JQ Products weakening began to stir some time ago, as they lost distributorship in several major countries. Today, the company has addressed the rumors with a brand new list of distributors!

Mike Garrison Dec. 16, 2013, 5:26 a.m. View Comments

Team Associated and Virtual Racing Industries join forces

Team Associated and Virtual Racing Industries (VRI) forge a major collaboration to jointly promote the Team Associated and Virtual RC Racing Pro brands.

Mike Garrison Dec. 16, 2013, 4:48 a.m. View Comments

Juho Levanen extends his long-time contract with Team Associated

Team Associated and Reedy are proud to announce that Juho Levanen has signed a contract extension which will see him continue with the brands that he has been with since 2001.

Mike Garrison Dec. 12, 2013, 5:09 a.m. View Comments

Ryan Lutz re-signs with Team Durango for 2014

Ryan Lutz is looking forward to another exciting year racing at the highest level of competition with Team Durango!

Mike Garrison Dec. 12, 2013, 5:12 a.m. View Comments

Darren Bloomfield joins the Schumacher Racing 1:10 offroad team

After his departure from TLR earlier this month, Darren Bloomfield signed on with NEMO Racing for his 1:8 scale program to run the Agama series vehicles. This, however, left him without a ride for his 1:10 scale racing program. Today, Schumacher Raci

Mike Garrison Dec. 11, 2013, 5:33 a.m. View Comments

Mikael Johannsson signs on with XRAY for 2014

XRAY is proud to announce that the young and talented European Junior Champion, Mikael Johansson, has joined the XRAY team for 2014. Mikael is 1:10 2WD and 4WD European Junior Champion as well multiple Swedish cup winner and finished on podium at var

Mike Garrison Dec. 11, 2013, 5:13 a.m. View Comments

Serpent announces A.R.E. Hobbies as their newest distributor

Serpent has announced their newest distributor today, this time in India! A.R.E. Hobbies has been appointed the official distributor of Serpent and Dragon R/C brands in India. Serpent says A.R.E. will first focus on the Cobra RTR buggies, and gradual

Mike Garrison Dec. 10, 2013, 5:29 a.m. View Comments

Novarossi issues a warning for "VIR-TUS.21" engine fraud

Novarossi has publicly addressed today, an issue of fraud. According to Novarossi, some Chinese and Taiwanese distributors are selling the Novarossi VIR-TUS.21 without the patented rear ceramic bearing, but instead replacing it with a steel one. This

Mike Garrison Dec. 10, 2013, 4:57 a.m. View Comments

The 2014 Reedy Offroad Race of Champions is officially sold out

Team Associated and Reedy have officially announced today that the 2014 Reedy Offroad Race of Champions is SOLD OUT

Mike Garrison Dec. 10, 2013, 9:09 a.m. View Comments

VRC Pro partners up with BittyDesign for the upcoming release of 1:8 buggy racing

With the launch of VRC Pro’s new 1:8 nitro buggy class, Virtual Racing Industries announces a new partnership with BittyDesign from Italy, a company with a strong base in the offroad market.

Mike Garrison Dec. 10, 2013, 5:47 a.m. View Comments

Horizon Hobby, Inc. to be acquired by investor group led by CEO Joe Ambrose

Horizon Hobby has announced today some major changes taking place, as the company is set to be acquired by an investor group led by CEO Joe Ambrose.

Mike Garrison Dec. 9, 2013, 9:50 a.m. View Comments

"Carpet Racers" the film hits iTunes, Playstation, XBOX, and VUDU

We have received exciting news today as the R/C film CARPET RACERS will become available on iTunes, Sony Playstation, XBOX, and VUDU beginning on December 10th, 2013.

Mike Garrison Dec. 9, 2013, 10:12 a.m. View Comments

Jasper van Duppen joins the Serpent Junior Offroad Team

Serpent has announced that Jasper van Duppen, from Belgium, has joined Serpent Junior Offroad Team for 2014. He will race the Cobra Buggy 2.0 in the Benelux Buggy Cup, as well as many others.

Mike Garrison Dec. 6, 2013, 6:06 a.m. View Comments

Randy Pike leaves his team manager position at Panther Tires for 2014

Panther Tires has announced today that team manager, Randy Pike, will be leaving Panther Tires Inc. Randy will continue his other duties with Panther Tires through the end of the year, but all future team management will be handled internally.

Mike Garrison Dec. 6, 2013, 7:25 a.m. View Comments

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