LiveRC - Press Releases

Takashiro signed with VP Powermaster Fuels

VP Powermaster Fuels reached an agreement with top Japanese off-road racer Wataru Takashiro.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 19, 2018, 8:45 a.m. View Comments

New indoor carpet track opening in Brenham, Texas

Brad Newman plans to open his new carpet on- and off-road track to the public next month in Brenham, Texas.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 19, 2018, 8:53 a.m. View Comments

Rise Up Hobbytown to open new indoor carpet track in Palm Desert

After the closing of the only hobby shop in the Coachella Valley, Rise Up Hobbytown announced its plans to open a new store and indoor carpet track in Palm Desert.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 19, 2018, 4:15 p.m. View Comments

Kinwald's return to Team Losi Racing made official

Around 10 AM this morning, Team Losi Racing published an announcement on the brand's Facebook page acknowledging the signing of multi-time world and national champion Brian Kinwald.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 19, 2018, 1:11 p.m. View Comments

Caster Racing now offering tools sponsorships

Caster Racing is expanding its line of tools and accessories, and is offering special sponsorships to get more racers using its items.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 19, 2018, 5:08 p.m. View Comments

XRAY announced XT8 will remain unchanged for 2018

XRAY has announced that the XT8 truggy platform, winner of the 2017 ROAR National Championship, will remain unchanged for 2018.

Mike Garrison Jan. 18, 2018, 10:11 a.m. View Comments

Jefferies signed with EZ Power

EZ Power, an Italian based battery company, has announced the signing of British National Champion Olly Jefferies for 2018.

Mike Garrison Jan. 18, 2018, 10:19 a.m. View Comments

2018 Dirt Nitro Challenge at Fear Farm to go ahead as scheduled

Despite concerns over the track's shutdown, The Dirt Racing will host its 19th annual Dirt Nitro Challenge at the Fear Farm RC Raceway as planned.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 18, 2018, 6:09 p.m. View Comments

Kobbevik signed with Elefun

Norwegian off-road racer Daniel Kobbevik inked a deal to represent Elefun, one of the largest distributors and retailers in Scandinavia.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 18, 2018, 10:41 a.m. View Comments

Mark and Ryan Pavidis signed with Pro-Line Racing

Mark Pavidis won world championships in three different classes as a member of Pro-Line Racing, and now he has returned to the team along with his son, Ryan.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 17, 2018, 7:37 a.m. View Comments

Select FlySky radios now available in North America through Redcat Racing

Redcat Racing announced its new distributorship of four different surface transmitters from FlySky, as well as one intended for RC aircraft.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 17, 2018, 9:30 a.m. View Comments

Kobbevik signed with EZ Power

Reigning 2WD and 4WD Junior world champion Daniel Kobbevik has agreed to use EZ Power batteries.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 17, 2018, 1:03 p.m. View Comments

Download Mitch's SuperCup opener-winning TLR 22-4 2.0 setup sheet

Team Losi Racing blogger JR Mitch won 4WD at the first round of the SuperCup series at Beachline Raceway, and posted his 22-4 2.0 setup sheet online for all to see.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 17, 2018, 9:09 a.m. View Comments

Ronnefalk signed with T-Works

T-Works has officially announced the signing of reigning IFMAR World Champion David Ronnefalk.

Mike Garrison Jan. 16, 2018, 10:23 a.m. View Comments

2018 T.A.R.A. Dirt Oval Championship Series schedule announced

The Tornado Alley Racing Association has announced the 2018 series schedule for the 10-race series which visits Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas, and Kansas.

Mike Garrison Jan. 16, 2018, 10:09 a.m. View Comments

Joonas Hyvarinen and Pekko Iivonen signed with JQRacing

JQRacing has announced the signing of young up-and-coming Finnish racers Joonas Hyvärinen and Pekko Iivonen to join fellow Finnish young gun Max Mört for 2018.

Mike Garrison Jan. 16, 2018, 9:09 a.m. View Comments

Gosvig re-signed with XRAY

Danish driver, Mike Gosvig, has renewed his contract with XRAY for 2018.

Mike Garrison Jan. 15, 2018, 9:04 a.m. View Comments

Sunpadow signed Hagberg

Sunpadow continued its acquisition of top international talent by signing former world and European champion Alexander Hagberg.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 15, 2018, 12:39 p.m. View Comments

Southside Raceway published new website and mobile apps for upcoming ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals

Southside Raceway in Lake City, Florida, host of this year’s ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals, has published a new website and mobile apps specifically dedicated to those considering attending the upcoming event June 12-17.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 15, 2018, 9:08 a.m. View Comments

Nugroho renewed for 2018 with XRAY

XRAY has announcing the re-signing of Indonesian champion, Jason Nugroho, for their 2018 off-road team.

Mike Garrison Jan. 15, 2018, 9:25 a.m. View Comments

Vejrak signed with Power HD

Former nitro touring car world champion Meen Vejrak has agreed to use Power HD servos.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 12, 2018, 7:40 a.m. View Comments

Diego signed with JQ Racing

JQ Racing announced that Luis Diego of North Carolina has joined the JQ Racing USA team.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 12, 2018, 11:41 a.m. View Comments

Cabal signed with Serpent

Serpent announced that top US nitro on-road racer Eduardo Cabal joined the Serpent America team.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 12, 2018, 10:21 a.m. View Comments

Mayberry named new team manager for Hitec

Long-time promotions director and customer service manager Mike Mayberry has assumed team manager duties for Hitec.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 12, 2018, 2:29 p.m. View Comments

Figueiredo signed with Nitrolux

Modelix Racing announced that Portuguese off-road racer Joao Figueiredo has agreed to use Nitrolux fuel for the next two seasons.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 12, 2018, 8:14 a.m. View Comments

Sutton signed with Yokomo

MIP team manager Billy Sutton has agreed to a deal with Yokomo US to race Yokomo vehicles, and in a statement hinted that MIP will be working on new drivetrain components for the increasingly popular buggies.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 12, 2018, 9:15 a.m. View Comments

Graupner signed Bernabe

Spanish off-road racer Dani Bernabe joined the Graupner team to use the German company's electronics this year.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 12, 2018, 9:34 a.m. View Comments

Shepherd signed Bartolozzi

Multi-time Australian champion Ric Bartolozzi joined the Shepherd Micro Racing team.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 12, 2018, 10:15 a.m. View Comments

Online petition to prevent government closure of Model Car Club Mulhouse in France

The Mini Car Club Mulhouse track near the Swiss and German borders in Eastern France is facing the possibility of being shut down.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 12, 2018, 10:34 a.m. View Comments

Family of Jeff "Boomer" Ernst look to crowd funding to help with medical costs

Jeff “Boomer” Ernst, the photographer brother of renowned race organizer Scotty Ernst and a familiar face at RC races across Wisconsin and the U.S., was admitted to the hospital on January 7 with complications of an existing liver condition. His daug

Aaron Waldron Jan. 12, 2018, 9:07 a.m. View Comments

Ielasi Tuned signed Figueiredo

Portuguese off-road racer Joao Figueiredo agreed to race with Ielasi Tuned engines in 2018 and beyond.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 11, 2018, 10:50 a.m. View Comments

TLR 22T 4.0 front body clip tip

JR Mitch shared Team Losi Racing team driver Dalton Myers' simple fix for worn-out front body clips becoming dislodged from the front of the 22T 4.0.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 11, 2018, 8:04 a.m. View Comments

Mon-Tech Racing signed Hagberg, Ratheisky and Menicucci

Italian body manufacturer Mon-Tech Racing signed former world champion Alexander Hagberg, European champion Jan Rathiesky and Italian champion Alessio Menicucci.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 11, 2018, 8:50 a.m. View Comments

World champion touring car designer and mechanic Umino left Yokomo

After 22 years with Team Yokomo, during which he was responsible for designing the company's touring cars and worked with 2016 world champion Ronald Volker, Yukijiro Umino announced on Facebook that he is leaving the company at the end of February.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 11, 2018, 7:52 a.m. View Comments