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Monday Morning Poll: Desktop or Mobile

Which do you use more when checking out the Liverc site desktop or mobile? #MondayMorningPoll

Tyler Hooks June 22, 2020, 11:14 a.m. View Comments

Flashback Friday: 2011 Silly Season

2011 was the first year that LiveRC as a company reported on the RC silly season, check out all the notable changes from nearly a decade ago.

Tyler Hooks June 19, 2020, 2:10 p.m. View Comments

Racing by the Numbers: June 2020

Check out how the events of 2020 have affected racing entry counts and the trends all the way back to 2018.

Tyler Hooks June 18, 2020, 11:41 a.m. View Comments

INDUSTRY ANALYTICS: WEEKLY STATS [6/10 - 6/17]

Ever wondered how many people are racing R/C cars in America? Is the hobby growing or declining? Which classes are gaining and losing popularity? With the help of LiveTime Scoring we have the answers in LiveRC's new weekly segment "Industry Analytics

Tyler Hooks June 17, 2020, 11:44 a.m. View Comments

Talk It Up Tuesday: Dave Hill

For this week's Talk It Up Tuesday, we caught up with Dave Hill the writer and director of the new 'Flying Cars' film. Check out how the film came together and some of the behind the scenes influences and ideas.

Tyler Hooks June 16, 2020, 11:41 a.m. View Comments

Monday Morning Poll: Tent or Trailer

During the hot racing months which setup do you prefer a trailer or a tent? Obviously a trailer allows for AC and privacy, but a tent allows for more interaction with friends and rivals.

Tyler Hooks June 15, 2020, 12:24 p.m. View Comments

Flashback Friday: The 2000 IFMAR Worlds Website

Believe it or not, you can still go to the original website with all the information and results from the 2000 IFMAR worlds which was held in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Tyler Hooks June 12, 2020, 7:50 a.m. View Comments

Thursday Testimonials: Decked Late Model Body Showdown

With oval racing gaining popularity we at LiveRC are branching out to more reviews in the area. This week we would like to give our opinions on the MRKustoms HurriKane late model body versus the JConcepts L8D Decked body.

Tyler Hooks June 11, 2020, 1:54 p.m. View Comments

INDUSTRY ANALYTICS: WEEKLY STATS [6/3 - 6/10]

Ever wondered how many people are racing R/C cars in America? Is the hobby growing or declining? Which classes are gaining and losing popularity? With the help of LiveTime Scoring we have the answers in LiveRC's new weekly segment "Industry Analytics

Tyler Hooks June 10, 2020, 4:03 p.m. View Comments

Monday Morning Poll: Did You Virtually Race This Year?

Did You Virtually Race This Year? This is our Monday Morning Poll question for the week.

Tyler Hooks June 8, 2020, 2:15 p.m. View Comments

Flashback Friday: Trinity/Team Losi 1997 World Championship Video

In 1997 at the worlds which were hosted in California, Masami Hirosaka and Brian Kinwald were crowned world champions. Team Losi and Trinity collaborated on a video production from the event.

Tyler Hooks June 5, 2020, 12:31 p.m. View Comments

LiveRC believes Black Lives Matter

Some things are bigger than R/C. Enough is enough. It's time for change.

Brandon Rohde June 5, 2020, 5:31 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Jared Tebo

This past weekend Jared Tebo made a trip to Texas so we caught up with him for this week's Talk It Up Tuesday. Jared has been a busy guy this year racing and otherwise so take a little inside look into what he has been up to.

Tyler Hooks June 2, 2020, 11:20 a.m. View Comments

Monday Morning Poll: Placing Bets On Racing

Do you place bets with your friends at the races or on your own racing?

Tyler Hooks June 1, 2020, 10:42 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: VHS RC History

Before youtube existed, some brands and companies went as far as to make VHS tapes and how-to videos. Check out some of the history on this week's Flashback Friday.

Tyler Hooks May 29, 2020, 11:17 a.m. View Comments

Happy Memorial Day From LiveRC

In observation of Memorial Day, LiveRC will resume normal operations tomorrow. Thank you to all service men and women as well as families for their service and sacrifice.

Tyler Hooks May 25, 2020, 11:14 a.m. View Comments

The Unprofessionals: Feeling for the Race Promoters

This time period is tough on everyone, including your race promoters, they could use some support too.

Tyler Hooks May 20, 2020, 3:37 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Brandon Rohde

This week, it was a good time to catch up with the boss, Brandon Rohde. He shared some information on some exciting new LiveRC/Live Race Media projects as well as a bit about his horrific mountain bike crash.

Tyler Hooks May 19, 2020, 11:10 a.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: Are You Ready to Race

Are you ready to get back racing if you aren't already, or are you taking some more time off?

Tyler Hooks May 18, 2020, 10:20 a.m. View Comments

Ran Out of Talent: Episode 51

This week on Ran Out of Talent, Joe and Ryan talk about tracks opening up, iracing, the upcoming movie "Flying Cars", and much more.

Tyler Hooks May 18, 2020, 9:42 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Original Come Drive With Us Cactus Classic Video

Check out the first Come Drive With Us Cactus Classic video from 2014 for this week's edition of Flashback Friday.

Tyler Hooks May 15, 2020, 11:58 a.m. View Comments

The Unprofessionals: Your First RC Heroes

In this week's Unprofessionals, Tyler hops in the time machine to look at who was at the top of their game when he started racing and asks who were those people when you started racing?

Tyler Hooks May 13, 2020, 10:53 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Mike Garrison

We caught up with Mike Garrison after his recent move to new employment and expansion of the Boom RC brand. Check it out here.

Tyler Hooks May 12, 2020, 11:21 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: The J82 Challenge

While the JConcepts J82 never fully caught on, it was a really cool niche chassis and and interesting take on a T4 conversion to a "1/8th 2wd Buggy." Check out some footage of these epic buggies for this week's Flashback Friday.

Tyler Hooks May 8, 2020, 12:46 p.m. View Comments

FUTURE STARS OF RC: Jacob Cruz

Had the pleasure of catching up with young Jacob Cruz on-road extraordinaire, for this week's Future Stars of RC. At 11 years old he already has podium finishes at the Reedy Race, CTS Series, and The IIC.

Tyler Hooks May 7, 2020, 2:21 p.m. View Comments

The Unprofessionals: The LiveRC Watch Parties

The watch parties have been a bigger success than we expected and are a fun way to relive races of yesteryear, maybe we will keep them going!

Tyler Hooks May 6, 2020, 10:53 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Scotty Ernst

We caught up with Scotty Ernst this week for Tyler Hooks' first time doing the Talk It Up Tuesday.

Tyler Hooks May 5, 2020, 10:35 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Thames Drive In 1977 - Radio Controlled Car Racing [VIDEO]

For this week's Flashback Friday we travel back in time to the 1977 episode of Thames TV "Drive In" featuring host Mike Smith as he joins the BRCA for a close up look at the world of R/C car racing.

Mike Garrison May 1, 2020, 9:48 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Alejandro Vegas

For this week's Talk It Up Tuesday we sit down with Alejandro Vegas the innovator behind the wildly popular "Unicorn" VRC Pro Simulator adapter to discuss everything from VSR Products and 3D printed shaft drive buggies to the future of wireless charg

Mike Garrison April 28, 2020, 10:27 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Restructuring Race Day with R/C Tee Times

Stealing the idea from local motocross tracks, Mike Garrison questions whether an "R/C Tee Time" raceday format with higher entry fees and significantly limited entries for social distancing could potentially be the answer to get us back racing soone

Mike Garrison April 28, 2020, 11:13 a.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: TSSMT Colored Shirts or Hoodies

We started this poll Friday, but would you personally be interested in a TSSMT colored shirt or hoodie?

Tyler Hooks April 27, 2020, 11:13 a.m. View Comments

Don't Forget About R/C Tracks [VIDEO]

Check out this very cool video montage message to Covid-19 from the R/C tracks of America put together by MHOR R/C Raceway!

Mike Garrison April 24, 2020, 3:30 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Team Associated's The Winning Edge [VIDEO]

For this week's Flashback Friday we travel back in time to join Roger Curtis, Gene Husting, Mike Reedy, Jim Halsey, and Jammin' Jay Halsey for "The Winning Edge" - and original Team Associated RC10 video masterpiece.

Mike Garrison April 24, 2020, 12:15 p.m. View Comments

FUTURE STARS OF RC: Jacob Hardison

For this weeks Future Stars of RC we checked in with Jacob Hardison from Adrenaline RC. Check the interview out here.

Tyler Hooks April 23, 2020, 11:43 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Spencer Rivkin

For this week's Talk It Up Tuesday we sit down with two-time IFMAR World Champion Spencer Rivkin to discuss his career, the time off from racing, and more!

Mike Garrison April 21, 2020, 8:11 a.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: Bashing or Crawling This Month

For this week's Monday Morning Poll we want to know what you have been enjoying during the extra time at home?

Tyler Hooks April 20, 2020, 11:20 a.m. View Comments

The Unprofessionals: Nitro Main Improvement

It's time to improve our results in long nitro mains, check out some tips and tricks from Tyler Hooks.

Tyler Hooks April 18, 2020, 1:59 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Jason Ruona's All Time Favorites - The RC10 [VIDEO]

For this week's Flashback Friday we share the latest JConcepts episode of "Jason's All Time Favorites" as he gives an in-depth look at one of the most iconic R/C vehicles in history - the Team Associated RC10.

Mike Garrison April 17, 2020, 11:56 a.m. View Comments

Female Perspective: Caty Carmendy

Caty Carmendy is a school teacher by week and very fast 1/8th scale open class racer by weekend. We caught up with her this week for a Female Perspective.

Tyler Hooks April 16, 2020, 10:44 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Jimmy Babcock

For this week's Talk It Up Tuesday we sit down with accomplished racer, promoter, announcer, and hobby shop / track owner Jimmy Babcock!

Mike Garrison April 14, 2020, 10:07 a.m. View Comments

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