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JConcepts Now Accepting 2020 Sponsorship Applications

JConcepts is now accepting sponsorship applications for the 2020 race season.

Mike Garrison Nov. 1, 2019, 9:01 a.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: How Often Do You Replace Your R/C Car Bodies?

For this week's Monday Morning Poll we want to know how often do you replace your R/C car bodies? Take the poll and share your comments and opinions below!

Mike Garrison Nov. 1, 2019, 9:15 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Steel City's First Race - 2018 PROTOform Grand Prix [VIDEO]

For this week's Flashback Friday we travel back to the first ever R/C race at Steel City R/C Speedway, host of this week's IFMAR World Championship, for the 2018 PROTOform Nitro Grand Prix.

Mike Garrison Oct. 31, 2019, 3:14 p.m. View Comments

IFMAR WORLDS: Wednesday Qualifying Cancelled Due to Wind Safety Risks

Racing has been CANCELLED for today due to extreme high winds and for the safety of racers and spectators. Qualifying will resume tomorrow Thursday, October 31st.

Mike Garrison Oct. 30, 2019, 9:18 a.m. View Comments

Ryan Cavalieri and Yokomo Parting Ways? TLR? [UPDATE]

With the news of Cavalieri parting ways with Yokomo becoming more widely accepted, new rumors of Pudge moving over to Team Losi Racing is the new rumor. Cav has further ignited the fire on this #ThrowbackThursday to his days with Team Losi in the pas

Mike Garrison Oct. 28, 2019, 2:54 p.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: Should Stools Be Allowed on the Drivers Stand for Drivers Who Are Taller Than the Railing?

For this week's Monday Morning Poll we want to know - should stools be allowed on the drivers stand for drivers who are taller than the railing? Take the poll and share your opinions below!

Mike Garrison Oct. 25, 2019, 8:56 a.m. View Comments

LIVE COVERAGE - 2019 IFMAR 1/8 IC Track World Championship

The LiveRC crew is headed to Fontana, California to bring you our largest live R/C broadcast to date for the 2019 IFMAR 1/8 IC Track World Championship at Steel City Speedway - presented by Infinity!

Mike Garrison Oct. 25, 2019, 8:23 a.m. View Comments

New Pro-Line Racing Grunt 1.9 Crawler Tires

Pro-Line is ready to equip and mobilize the fleet of military crawlers with the all-new combat-ready Grunt 1.9" tires.

Mike Garrison Oct. 24, 2019, 12:35 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: 2011 IFMAR 1/8 On-Road Worlds at Homestead

The IFMAR 1/8 On-Road World Championship returns to America next week at Steel City R/C Speedway in Fontana, California. As we prepare for the start of it, we flashback to the last time this event was held in America for the 2011 IFMAR Worlds held a

Mike Garrison Oct. 24, 2019, 1:50 p.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Passing On the R/C Addiction

"This past weekend there were races happening all around me ranging from dirt off-road to carpet oval and everything in between. Despite the number of races, I did not go racing. Instead, I did something very, very, very bad – I watched the R/C addic

Mike Garrison Oct. 15, 2019, 11:44 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: AMain Hobbies CEO and Co-Founder Kendall Bennett

For this week's Talk It Up Tuesday, we sat down with AMain Hobbies CEO and Co-Founder, Kendall Bennett, to discuss where it all began, what it has become, the R/C industry highs and lows, and the recent AMain Cycling acquisition of Dan's Comp.

Mike Garrison Oct. 14, 2019, 11:53 a.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: Should Expert/Pro Level Drivers Be Allowed to Race Stock Classes?

For this week's Monday Morning Poll we want to know if expert/pro level drivers should be allowed to race stock classes? Take the poll and share your thoughts, comments, and opinions below!

Mike Garrison Oct. 11, 2019, 9:32 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Kyosho's Worlds Win Streak 1992-2002

For today's Flashback Friday we travel back to Kyosho's IFMAR World Championship win streak which started in 1992 and didn't end until they were finally defeated in 2004.

Mike Garrison Oct. 10, 2019, 8:24 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: How Do We Place Racers in the Proper Skill Level Class?

With the popularity in stock class racing on the rise among all skill level racers, more and more promoters are dividing the spec classes down into skill level classes as well. Mike wants to know - how do YOU believe racers should be placed into the

Mike Garrison Oct. 8, 2019, 12:24 p.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: Should Races Using a Double or Triple A-Main Format Have Bumps-Ups from the Lower Mains?

For this week's Monday Morning Poll we want to know should races using a double or triple A-Main format have bumps-ups from the lower mains? Take the poll and share your thoughts, comments, and opinions below!

Mike Garrison Oct. 4, 2019, 8:27 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: The First Ever ROAR Nationals - 1968 [VIDEO]

For this week's Flashback Friday we travel back to 1968 to watch the first ever ROAR National Championship race, narrated by ROAR's founder and first President, George Siposs.

Mike Garrison Oct. 3, 2019, 10:01 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Understanding CVA, CVD, and Universal Joint Driveshafts [VIDEO]

What's the difference between CVA, CVD, and Universal Joint driveshafts? Does one work better than the others? With the help of TLR's Kevin Gahan, find out in this edition of A Moment with Mike!

Mike Garrison Oct. 1, 2019, 10:11 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Spencer Rivkin - The World Champ Facebook Live [VIDEO]

For this week's Talk It Up Tuesday, we share the latest Facebook Live video from newly crowned IFMAR 2wd World Champion, Spencer Rivkin, as he shares an in-depth recap of his Worlds winning weekend at HUDY Arena including the highs and lows, behind t

Mike Garrison Sept. 30, 2019, 8:20 a.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: If You Could Only Drive One Type of Off-Road Vehicle for the Remainder of Your R/C Career, What Would It Be?

For this week's Monday Morning Poll we want to know if you could only drive one type of off-road vehicle for the remainder of your R/C career, what would it be, and why? Take the poll and share your thoughts, comments, and opinions below!

Mike Garrison Sept. 27, 2019, 1:53 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: The Life and Times of the TLR 22-4

As TLR fans anxiously await the release of the new 22X-4 4wd buggy, we flashback to the original release and evolution of the 22-4 platform.

Mike Garrison Sept. 26, 2019, 9:09 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Silly Season is Coming - Sponsorship Reminders

As drivers prepare their pen and paper to update their latest resume results and send out 2020 sponsorship applications, Mike takes a moment to share a few quick reminders regarding sponsorship.

Mike Garrison Sept. 24, 2019, 7:32 a.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: Which Class is More Competitive - Stock or Mod?

For this week's Monday Morning Poll we want to know which class is more competitive - stock or mod? Take the poll and share your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below!

Mike Garrison Sept. 20, 2019, 8:23 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Cliff Lett Wins the 1991 IFMAR 4wd World Championship [VIDEO]

As Team Associated has collected yet another World Championship win this week in the hands of Spencer Rivkin, today we flashback to watch current Team Associated President, Cliff Lett, drive his Yokomo YZ-10 Super Dog Fighter to victory at the 1991 I

Mike Garrison Sept. 19, 2019, 9:10 a.m. View Comments

LiveRC and Infinity Presents 2019 IFMAR 1/8 IC Track World Championships Live Broadcast

LiveRC is pleased to announce the live broadcast plan for the upcoming 2019 IFMAR 1/8 IC Track World Championships at Steel City Speedway in Fontana, California on October 24th – November 3rd, 2019. Live coverage will be abailable free of charge on

Mike Garrison Sept. 17, 2019, 10:30 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: RTR to Racer with AMain [VIDEO]

For years Mike has wanted to experiment by taking a budget friendly RTR buggy, putting it up against the high-end competition kits, upgrading it along the way, and working to see if it is possible to be a competitive local racer using a RTR platform.

Mike Garrison Sept. 17, 2019, 10:25 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Instagram's RC.DAD - Travis Hill

For this week's Talk It Up Tuesday we sit down with Travis Hill, the man behind the famous Instagram page @RC.DAD - a positive influencing R/C racing page reaching nearly 20,000 fans.

Mike Garrison Sept. 16, 2019, 3:42 p.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: Which Brand Will Win the IFMAR 2wd World Championship?

For this week's Monday Morning Poll we want to know what brand of buggy will win this year's IFMAR 2wd World Championship? Take the poll, and share your driver picks in the comments below!

Mike Garrison Sept. 13, 2019, 2:16 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Come Drive With Us - 2016 Southern Nationals [VIDEO]

This weekend hosts the 2019 Southern Nationals, and we take this opportunity to flashback and re-live the 2016 Southern Nationals with another episode of the 5150 Media Productions "Come Drive With Us" documentary series!

Mike Garrison Sept. 12, 2019, 9:44 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: My Turn in the Hot Seat

Over the years Mike has interviewed a lot people in the R/C industry, but now it's his turn in the hot seat with Hobbytown's Tommy DeFreece to discuss his early days in R/C, the future of R/C, online vs. hobby shop sales, the focus of the industry, a

Mike Garrison Sept. 10, 2019, 9:06 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Tony Newland

For this week's Talk It Up Tuesday we sit down with Tony Newland, the man behind Action RC Distribution and bringing LRP back to America!

Mike Garrison Sept. 9, 2019, 12:22 p.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: How Do You Read Your Daily Dose of LiveRC News?

For this week's Monday Morning Poll we want to how do you read your daily dose of news on LiveRC?

Mike Garrison Sept. 6, 2019, 2:49 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: The 15th Annual Dirt Nitro Challenge - 2014 [VIDEO]

With entries now open for the 2020 Dirt Nitro Challenge, we take this opportunity to flashback to the 15th annual DNC event held in 2014 at Fear Farm R/C Raceway in Phoenix, Arizona.

Mike Garrison Sept. 5, 2019, 9:44 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Asian Nitro Championships A-Main Replays [VIDEO]

Despite his lack of experience in nitro on-road racing, Mike thoroughly enjoys the sounds, smells, speed, and precision of it all as a spectator. Today he shares the high-flying action from the ANC Finale at Infinity International RC Speedway in Japa

Mike Garrison Sept. 3, 2019, 12:11 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Dreighton Stoub

For this week's Talk It Up Tuesday we sit down with 3-time 2019 Stock ROAR 1/10 Off-Road National Champion and privateer Dreighton Stoub.

Mike Garrison Sept. 3, 2019, 8:17 a.m. View Comments

Female Perspective: Jennifer Lathrop

Jennifer Lathrop has been a force in the oval scene for many years. She is a national champion and multi-time series/race winner across the country. We caught up with her for 'Female Perspective' as she makes the move back into Nitro Off-Road as well

Tyler Hooks Aug. 30, 2019, 11:37 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: 7 Out of 754 - The 2019 ROAR National Champions

754 different entries competed for a ROAR Off-Road National Championship title among the various classes in 2019, but only 7 of them reached that goal. Today, Mike congratulates and shares a list of your 2019 ROAR Off-Road National Champions!

Mike Garrison Aug. 27, 2019, 11:12 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: ROAR President Chuck Kleinhagen

For this week's Talk It Up Tuesday we check in with ROAR President, Chuck Kleinhagen, to discuss the latest happenings in ROAR, the 1/10 Off-Road Nationals, the future, and more.

Mike Garrison Aug. 27, 2019, 8:29 a.m. View Comments

2019 ROAR 1/10th Nationals: Rivkin, Maifield, Tessmann, Stoub, and Fuller are National Champions

Rivkin, Maifield, Tessmann, Stoub, and Fuller are your new 2019 ROAR 1/10th Scale National Champions.

Tyler Hooks Aug. 25, 2019, 4:21 p.m. View Comments

2019 ROAR 1/10th Nationals: Tessmann, Phend, Stoub, and Fuller Win A1

Ty Tessmann took A1 of 2wd mod buggy, 4wd mod buggy, and modified truck, Dakotah Phend won mod short course, Dreighton Stoub won 2wd stock buggy, 4wd stock buggy, and stock short course, and Kaden Fuller took the final win in stock stadium truck.

Tyler Hooks Aug. 25, 2019, 10:18 a.m. View Comments

2019 ROAR 1/10th Nationals: A1 Mains [VIDEO]

Check out all the A1 action from the 2019 ROAR 1/10th Scale Nationals presented by JConcepts, MKS, and Absolute Hobbyz.

Tyler Hooks Aug. 25, 2019, 12:10 p.m. View Comments

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