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RaceWorks Hobbies launches the Singapore Elite Racing Series 2013

RaceWorks Hobbies, with the support of radio control (R/C) industry partners in Singapore, proudly announces the launch of the RaceWorks Elite Racing Series 2013, a major new enhancement to its R/C racing program for 2013 aimed at promoting R/C model

Mike Garrison Jan. 10, 2013, 5:52 a.m. View Comments

Dustin Evans returns to Team Orion for 2013

Team Orion is proud to announce that Dustin Evans has re-signed with Team Orion through 2013. This will be Evans's 3rd consecutive year with Team Orion.

Mike Garrison Jan. 10, 2013, 5:05 a.m. View Comments

European Champion Reno Savoya joins Team Orion for 2013

With great pleasure we announce that three time European Champion Reno Savoya joined Team Orion. He will use the whole range of Team Orion's latest nitro and electric products to power his cars!

Mike Garrison Jan. 9, 2013, 5 a.m. View Comments

Ryan Cavalieri returns to Team Orion for 2013

Team Orion is very excited to announce that current IFMAR 2wd & 4wd Buggy World Champion Ryan Cavalieri has re-signed with Team Orion through 2014. This will be Cavalieri's 8th and 9th consecutive year with Team Orion and both parties couldnt be more

Mike Garrison Jan. 9, 2013, 5:05 a.m. View Comments

Cody King returns to Byron Fuels for 2013

Byron Fuels is proud to be Cody’s sponsor and they look forward to a great 2013 and beyond!

Mike Garrison Jan. 9, 2013, 7:27 a.m. View Comments

TLR and Horizon Hobby sign 16-year-old Dominic Bauer for 2013

Horizon Hobby would like to introduce its newest European driver, 16 year old Dominic Bauer. Dominic is the 2012 Austrian National and Austrian Youth National Champion. Dominic will be running in the nitro program with the Team Losi Racing 8IGHT and

Mike Garrison Jan. 9, 2013, 5:40 a.m. View Comments

Dakotah Phend re-signs with Team Orion for 2013-14

Team Orion is happy to announce that Dakotah Phend has re-signed with Team Orion through 2014!

Mike Garrison Jan. 8, 2013, 6:08 a.m. View Comments

Henrik Nilsson joins the XRAY offroad team for 2013

XRAY is proud to announce that Swedish top off-road racer Henrik Nilsson joins XRAY team to race the XB9. Henrik is a multiple Swedish cup winner, multiple Swedish championship podium finisher. Henrik is a well-known and respected driver in Sweden an

Mike Garrison Jan. 8, 2013, 6:20 a.m. View Comments

Team Durango announces new touring car and touring car team

Elliott will join Team Durango current off-road junior star Michal Orlowski, who will also be signing as a pro team driver for the hotly anticipated Team Durango Touring Car Team. As Elliott so perfectly put, watch this space for the breaking news re

Mike Garrison Jan. 7, 2013, 7:44 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts announces the 2013 Indoor National Series

Are you ready to take the title? JConcepts, together with many fine sponsors and race tracks, have organized a first of its kind, a true Indoor National Series. The first 2 years combined attracted over 2000 entries. 2013 is scheduled as a 5 race ser

Mike Garrison Jan. 4, 2013, 4:18 p.m. View Comments

AXIAL becomes the official R/C vehicle of Ultra4 / King of Hammers 2013

Ultra4 Racing is the latest and greatest off road motorsport event on earth. This style of racing challenges man to a duel with the elements. Unlike standard off road racing in a stadium or in the wide open desert, Ultra4 vehicles face challenges tha

Mike Garrison Jan. 3, 2013, 9:32 a.m. View Comments

Atsushi Hara joins ProTek R/C for 2013

A Main Hobbies is proud to announce that two-time World Champion, Atsushi Hara, will be racing for A Main Hobbies and ProTek RC.

Mike Garrison Jan. 3, 2013, 12:38 p.m. View Comments

ROAR proposes specifications for 1:8 competition 4-stroke engines

To encourage the development of new technology for 1:8 nitro racing, ROAR is establishing guidelines for four-stroke engines that, if produced, will be permitted to run alongside the current two-stroke engines at any ROAR National Championship or san

Mike Garrison Jan. 2, 2013, 3:25 a.m. View Comments

R/C gets a little less expensive with JQ Products

Travelling the world JQ has witnessed how R/C racing has declined like so many other hobbies. Why? It is expensive! His idea is to help you get to the track by offering THECar Yellow Edition at a reduced price!

Mike Garrison Jan. 1, 2013, 4:30 p.m. View Comments

Neil Cragg renews his contract with Team Associated for 2013

Team Associated is proud to announce that their 2005 2wd IFMAR World Champion Neil Cragg, has re-signed to a muli-year deal. A driver with Team Associated since 1997, Cragg has won six EFRA Championships between 1:10 2wd and 4wd buggy and 11 BRCA Nat

Mike Garrison Jan. 1, 2013, 4:09 p.m. View Comments

Team Durango signs multi-time UK champ Ellis Stafford

Team Durango is delighted to announce that multiple European and UK Champion, Ellis Stafford, will be racing Team Durango buggies from the 2013 season onwards.

Mike Garrison Dec. 31, 2012, 3:36 a.m. View Comments

Rumors and driver changes for the 2013 season [updated]

As with any form of racing, each new year brings around changes amongst drivers and the sponsoring companies. Lately the Internet forums and pit conversations have been buzzing with rumors of changes for 2013. We took just a few of the most talked ab

Mike Garrison Dec. 31, 2012, 4:56 a.m. View Comments

XRAY announces new 2013 Edition RX8 and NT1 kits

XRAY believes in the principles of continuous improvement, and this is evident in our growing and evolving chassis program. The XRAY R&D and racing team have been working hard on bringing you the next demonstration of these principles, the new & impr

Mike Garrison Dec. 31, 2012, 3:41 a.m. View Comments

"Dyno" Dan Hissam leaves TLR and goes to Firelands Group

It has been confirmed that long-time TLR/Losi car designer, Dyno Dan Hissam, will part ways with his longtime role at TLR. Hissam has confirmed he will be joining the Firelands Group (Anza), and although a race car is not in the immediate future, he

Mike Garrison Dec. 31, 2012, 9:09 a.m. View Comments

Join and follow the NEW LiveRC Instagram page for even MORE LiveRC photos!

Join us on Instagram and follow the LiveRC page for even more photos and never before seen shots from ALL of the LiveRC adventures!

Mike Garrison Dec. 28, 2012, 9:07 a.m. View Comments

Win a $500 Horizon Hobby / TLR Shopping Spree!

The new year is upon us and how would you like to win a $500 shopping spree on HorizonHobby.com? Just follow the link to the survey, complete it and you are entered! Tell Horizon what you think for your chance to WIN new gear for the new year!

Mike Garrison Dec. 27, 2012, 8:01 a.m. View Comments

Marcus Lindner joins the Shepherd race team for 2013

Top Swedish 1/8 scale racer Marcus Lindner joins Team Shepherd for the 2013 season. The Nordic Champion of 2011 and Swedish Vice-Championship of 2012 will use the Velox V8 in the upcoming season attending the Euros in Halifax as well as the Worlds in

Mike Garrison Dec. 26, 2012, 4:32 a.m. View Comments

ROAR announces Gulf Coast Raceway to host the 2013 Fuel Offroad Nats (with video)

ROAR has just announced the 2013 Offroad Fuel Nats, and with this year's location the race is almost a sure guarantee rain or shine!

Mike Garrison Dec. 26, 2012, 5:47 a.m. View Comments

ROAR announces GLARCRC to host the 2013 Onroad Fuel Nationals (with video)

The Greater LA RC Racing Club has been chosen as the host for the ROAR 2013 Fuel On-Road Nationals.

Mike Garrison Dec. 26, 2012, 5:38 a.m. View Comments

Mugen Seiki releases Robert Batlle's Worlds winning MBX7 setup

In any form of R/C racing it takes a great driver to do great things. In other words, a great car doesn't make a great driver, but a great car does help. Mugen Seiki has just released the IFMAR World Championships winning MBX7 setup of Robert Batlle.

Mike Garrison Dec. 21, 2012, 6:37 a.m. View Comments

HRP announces exclusive distributorship of JQ Products in North America

HRP Distributing, the fastest growing RC distributor in the USA, is excited to announce their exclusive distribution of JQ Products throughout North America; releases starting January 1st 2013.

Mike Garrison Dec. 21, 2012, 10:06 a.m. View Comments

Merry Christmas from everyone at LiveRC!

Snow is falling, shopping malls are full, and kids are on their best behavior...this can only mean one thing, CHRISTMAS TIME! From all of us at LiveRC.com we want to wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas!

Mike Garrison Dec. 21, 2012, 9:40 a.m. View Comments

WCRC is set to host the 3rd Annual KO Propo Offroad Championship

The 3rd Annual KO Propo Off Road Championship is back and West Coast Raceway is proud to once again have the honor of hosting this fun and prestigious event. With over 200+ entries last year and names like Cavalieri, Tebo, Kinwald, Hartson, Numedahl,

Mike Garrison Dec. 21, 2012, 8:21 a.m. View Comments

Viper R/C and Josh Cyrul announce CEFX merger for 2013

Viper R/C Solutions and Multi-time National Champion Josh Cyrul are proud to announce that CEFX is merging with Viper R/C Solutions, Inc.

Mike Garrison Dec. 21, 2012, 6 a.m. View Comments

JQ Products to release new 1:8 and 1:10 vehicles for 2013

JQ Products have released this little teaser and announcement of upcoming products for 2013. It is quite clear from the picture that a new 1:8 buggy of some sort (possibly electric) is in the works as well as what appears to be a 1:10 4wd buggy.

Mike Garrison Dec. 21, 2012, 6:26 a.m. View Comments

Hobby Pro USA announces "Worlds End" Sale

As we peek through the blinds to make sure that our world hasn't ended, we've felt the need to express our gratitude towards life, liberty and the pursuit of nitro burning in the morning with our Worlds End Sale. Indulge in our free shipping and redu

Mike Garrison Dec. 21, 2012, 9:35 a.m. View Comments

Get your DVDs before Christmas!

Order before Friday to get in-stock DVDs delivered by Christmas!

Eric Swanson Dec. 18, 2012, 8:25 a.m. View Comments

Ciddi Amator launches the all-new SetupDatabase website

Are you tired of searching hundreds of sites for various setup sheets? Our friends from Ciddi Amator have launched their all-new website SetupDatabase which features a growing database of setups from all around the world including amateur and pro lev

Mike Garrison Dec. 17, 2012, 6:55 a.m. View Comments

INTECH appoints Hobby Products USA and their newest distributor

INTECH Racing is happy to announce the exciting news that Hobby Products USA is now responsible for the United States’ area as INTECH's exclusive distributor!

Mike Garrison Dec. 14, 2012, 4:49 a.m. View Comments

VP-Pro USA announces exclusive worldwide distributorship of Phin Design Tire Jig

VP-Pro USA is proud to announce they are the exclusive worldwide distributor of the Phin Design 1:8 Tire Gluing Jig!

Mike Garrison Dec. 14, 2012, 4:31 a.m. View Comments

ROAR announces LCRC to host the 2013 1:8 Offroad Electric Nationals

ROAR has officially announced today the 2013 1:8 Offroad Electric Nationals! The nation's best drivers will once again head back to LCRC (host of the 2012 1:8 Offroad Fuel Nats) in Oakland Mills, PA. The event is scheduled for August 1-4, 2013 and is

Mike Garrison Dec. 14, 2012, 4:41 a.m. View Comments

The 2013 Michigan State Offroad Championship Series is announced

As the new year is not far away, the Michigan State Championship Series directors have announced the 2013 series! The state's best shortcourse and 1:8 offroad racers will once again follow the 7 round series across the state of Michigan (and sneak in

Mike Garrison Dec. 12, 2012, 9:28 a.m. View Comments

Thilo Todtmann joins Team Shepherd for the 2013 1:8 onroad season

Talented German driver Thilo Tödtmann joins Team Shepherd for the 2013 season. After having won the 1/8th On-Road German Championship Class 2 in his first nitro sesaon in 2011 he finished on 6th place at this years 1/8th On-Road German Championship C

Mike Garrison Dec. 12, 2012, 6:08 a.m. View Comments

David Ronnefalk joins the LMR team for the 2013 season

Adding to the already super successful LMR team, LMR has signed the Euros runner up and Swedish National Champion David Ronnefalk.

Mike Garrison Dec. 10, 2012, 7:03 a.m. View Comments

Team Durango announces the new 2013 "Team Durango Poland" race team

Team Durango are delighted to announce that Michal Orlowski, Bartek Zambrzycki and Pawel Staszewski will form Team Durango Poland for the 2013 season!

Mike Garrison Dec. 10, 2012, 6:56 a.m. View Comments

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