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Happy New Year from LiveRC!

The ball has dropped and the new year has arrived! From all of us at LiveRC.com we wish you and your families a happy, safe, and prosperous new year ahead!

Mike Garrison Dec. 31, 2019, 12:10 p.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: Where Do You Buy Your R/C Equipment?

For this week's Monday Morning Poll we want to know where do you buy majority of your R/C equipment? Take the poll, share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below, and tag your favorite R/C retailer!

Mike Garrison Dec. 30, 2019, 8:40 a.m. View Comments

RIP Chazz Sinclair

It is with great sadness that we report the passing of R/C legend and icon, the one and only Chazz Sinclair.

Mike Garrison Dec. 30, 2019, 9:01 a.m. View Comments

INDUSTRY ANALYTICS: Weekly Stats [12/18 - 12/24]

Check out this past week's statistics and entry counts throughout America with the latest edition of Industry Analytics - powered by LiveTime Scoring.

Mike Garrison Dec. 27, 2019, 9:27 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Ty Tessmann's Perfect Weekend - DNC 2012 [VIDEO]

For this week's Flashback Friday we head back in time to the The Dirt Nitro Challenge 2012 as Ty Tessmann drives his way to a perfect weekend by winning both Pro Nitro Truck and Pro Nitro Buggy classes. Watch the exciting Pro Nitro Buggy A-Main, anno

Mike Garrison Dec. 26, 2019, 9:24 a.m. View Comments

Merry Christmas from LiveRC!

From everyone at LiveRC, we wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas!

Mike Garrison Dec. 23, 2019, 10:57 a.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: Trophy Award or Cash Prize?

For this week's Monday Morning Poll we want to know would you rather race for trophy awards or cash prizes? Take the poll and share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!

Mike Garrison Dec. 23, 2019, 10:05 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: 1997 IFMAR Worlds at The Ranch Pit Shop [VIDEO]

For this week's Flashback Friday we travel back in time to relive the 1997 IFMAR World Championship at The Ranch Pit Shop in Pomona, California.

Mike Garrison Dec. 19, 2019, 9:19 a.m. View Comments

INDUSTRY ANALYTICS: Weekly Stats [12/11 - 12/17]

Check out this past week's statistics and entry counts throughout America with the latest edition of Industry Analytics - powered by LiveTime Scoring.

Mike Garrison Dec. 18, 2019, 9:16 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Racing Emotions with Clark Griswold

Mike shares his take on racing emotions, and a hilarious meme that really hits home for him.

Mike Garrison Dec. 17, 2019, 9:30 a.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: Which Off-Road Truck Class Do You Like the Most?

For this week's Monday Morning Poll ask which off-road truck class do you like the most, and why? Take the poll and share your thoughts, comments, and opinions below!

Mike Garrison Dec. 16, 2019, 8:23 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Team Losi's First Ever 4wd Buggy

For this week's Flashback Friday we travel back to 1997 for the release of Team Losi Racing's (TLR) first ever 4wd buggy - the XX-4.

Mike Garrison Dec. 12, 2019, 9:55 a.m. View Comments

INDUSTRY ANALYTICS: Weekly Stats [12/4 - 12/10]

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

Mike Garrison Dec. 11, 2019, 3:51 p.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Slower is Faster

After swapping from a 6.5 Mod motor to a 13.5 Spec motor in his 4wd buggy, Mike is reminded that sometimes going faster means slowing down.

Mike Garrison Dec. 10, 2019, 9:51 a.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: Which Season Do You Race More Often?

For this week's Monday Morning Poll we want to which season do you race more often, and why? Take the poll and share your thoughts, comments, and opinions below!

Mike Garrison Dec. 9, 2019, 1:58 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: 1989 Kyosho Turbo Burns 1/8 Nitro Buggy [VIDEO]

For this week's Flashback Friday we travel back in time to the 1989 release of the Kyosho Turbo Burns 1/8 Nitro Buggy!

Mike Garrison Dec. 5, 2019, 9:20 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Ty's Money Saving Homegrown Tips and Tricks [VIDEO]

Who knew that braiding horses hair, getting a flat on your dirt bike, playing a friendly game of darts, or finding that old putty knife from when you fixed the hole in the wall could be so beneficial to your R/C car racing? Watch as Ty Tessmann share

Mike Garrison Dec. 3, 2019, 9:34 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Tim Lime - SWORKz New USA Team Manager

For this week's Talk It Up Tuesday we sit down with newly appointed SWORKz USA Team Manager, Tim Lime, to discuss his new role, the brand, and more.

Mike Garrison Dec. 3, 2019, 8:43 a.m. View Comments

LAST CHANCE to SAVE BIG! - LiveTime Cyber Monday Transponder Sale

It's the last chance to save big with the LiveTime Scoring Cyber Monday sale going on until 11:59pm Central Standard Time tonight! All MyLaps Transponders are heavily discounted at unbelievable prices!

Mike Garrison Dec. 2, 2019, 11:13 a.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: Which Team Will See the Biggest Changes for 2020?

For this week's Monday Morning Poll we which team you think will see the biggest changes for 2020? Take the poll and share your thoughts, opinions, and predictions below!

Mike Garrison Dec. 2, 2019, 8:42 a.m. View Comments

Happy Thanksgiving from LiveRC!

In celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends, we will be out of the office November 28-29, 2019. From all of us here, we want to say THANK YOU for being a LiveRC viewer and supporter. From our family to yours, we wish you ALL

Mike Garrison Nov. 27, 2019, 9:43 a.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: When You Build a New Kit, Do You Start with the Stock Setup or Do You Immediately Use a Different Setup Before Driving It?

For this week's Monday Morning Poll we want to know when you build a new kit, do you start with the stock setup or do you immediately use a different setup before driving your new car?

Mike Garrison Nov. 25, 2019, 8:39 a.m. View Comments

Ran Out of Talent Podcast: Zac Donathen

In episode 37 Joe has an in depth interview with Zac Donathen from Donathen Racing Products.

Tyler Hooks Nov. 25, 2019, 10:59 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Pro-Line's Carnage Break Away Truck Body [VIDEO]

For this week's Flashback Friday we travel back to one of the more unique releases during the high point of short course R/C racing with the Pro-Line Racing Desert Rat "Carnage" body - a that body designed to mimic full-size trucks by breaking away a

Mike Garrison Nov. 21, 2019, 9:33 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Top 10 Overtakes in R/C [VIDEO]

Watch this YouTube compilation from Greek R/C racer, Dimitris Ioannidis, featuring some of the wildest R/C passes caught on film!

Mike Garrison Nov. 19, 2019, 9:57 a.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: What is Your Favorite Surface to Race On?

For this week's Monday Morning Poll we want to know what is your favorite surface to race on, and why? Take the poll and share your thoughts, comments, and opinions below!

Mike Garrison Nov. 14, 2019, 12:48 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: 1996 ROAR Modified Off-Road Nationals [VIDEO]

For this week's Flashback Friday we once again join Gene Husting as he takes us through the 1996 ROAR Modified Off-Road Nationals hosted by Wagonhill Hobbies in Butler, Pennsylvania. A few familiar faces include Jason Ruona, Mark Pavidis, Curtis Hust

Mike Garrison Nov. 14, 2019, 12:26 p.m. View Comments

The Voice RC Podcast: Brandon Rose

This week’s guest on The Voice RC Podcast is Brandon Rose. He drives for Serpent and has been tearing it up this year.

Tyler Hooks Nov. 13, 2019, 9:51 a.m. View Comments

Female Perspective: Makenzi Harbuck

Makenzi Harbuck provides a unique female perspective as an elder of what could be considered the East Coast's next generation of drivers.

Tyler Hooks Nov. 12, 2019, 9:12 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Miracle Main in Milwaukee [VIDEO]

In one of miraculous and shocking turn of events during the Team Associated Championships at Trackside Raceway, watch as a 9-year old's hopes of winning are crushed but suddenly brought back to life mid-race by the stunning act of kindness from his c

Mike Garrison Nov. 12, 2019, 11:26 a.m. View Comments

XRAY's Factory Team Introduce the T4'20 Touring Car [VIDEO]

XRAY factory team drivers present the all-new XRAY T4'20 and explain the main difference and improvements of the new car.

Mike Garrison Nov. 11, 2019, 9:31 a.m. View Comments

New Factory RC Leading Edge TLR 22 5.0 Carbon Fiber Hop-Ups

Factory RC releases their new "Leading Edge" line of carbon fiber hop-ups for the TLR 22 5.0, and a sneak peek of new parts coming soon for the Team Associated B74.

Mike Garrison Nov. 11, 2019, 8:54 a.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: How Soon After a New R/C Car Is Released Are You Likely to Buy One?

For this week's Monday Morning Poll we want to know how soon after a new R/C car is released are you likely to buy one? Take the poll and share your reasoning, comments, and opinions below!

Mike Garrison Nov. 8, 2019, 4:01 p.m. View Comments

FUTURE STARS OF RC: Spencer Klein

Check out this quick Future Stars of RC conversation with Mugen Seiki/Yokomo's Spencer Klein.

Tyler Hooks Nov. 7, 2019, 9:59 a.m. View Comments

The Legend Returns - New Losi Mini-T 2.0 RTR Stadium Truck [VIDEO]

Reinvented with modern technology and Team Losi Racing engineering, the Losi Mini-T 2.0 1/18-scale 2WD Truck honors the heritage of the original Mini-T with features and options never dreamed of back in the day.

Mike Garrison Nov. 7, 2019, 8:55 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: 1984 ROAR Off-Road Nationals Raw Footage [VIDEO]

For this week's Flashback Friday we travel back to 1984 to relive the ROAR Off-Road Nationals. Check out this amazing footage put together and shared by YouTube user Dirt-Burners, which features a full broadcast of Philadelphia Channel 3 TV's "Cars 3

Mike Garrison Nov. 7, 2019, 9:45 a.m. View Comments

Inside Adam Drake's Nitro Pit Bag [VIDEO]

What do you keep in your nitro pit bag? Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing shows you the items he keeps in his pit bag for nitro racing!

Mike Garrison Nov. 5, 2019, 2 p.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: R/C Epiphany - The Future is Bright

During his last visit to the local track, Mike had an "R/C epiphany", and quickly realized that despite the "negatives" that he has too often has focused on, the future of R/C is bright.

Mike Garrison Nov. 5, 2019, 9:56 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Ron Schuur

For this week's Talk It Up Tuesday we sit down Ron Schuur, Hobbywing team manager and owner of Schuur Speed, to discuss the two brands, stock class racing, the new 21.5 buggy class, and more!

Mike Garrison Nov. 5, 2019, 8:43 a.m. View Comments

IFMAR WORLDS: Saturday Finals Time Schedule

Click here to see the race and broadcast time schedule for Saturday's Finals at the 2019 IFMAR 1/8 IC Track World Championship!

Mike Garrison Nov. 1, 2019, 3:03 p.m. View Comments

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