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JConcepts Inside Look - Brian Kinwald’s Custom B6

JConcepts shares an inside look at Brian Kinwald's fully custom Team Associated B6 buggy.

Mike Garrison April 22, 2019, 8:52 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: AKA Products Gil Losi Jr.

For this week's Talk It Up Tuesday we sit down with legendary Gil Losi Jr. to discuss the latest happenings at AKA, the founding of Team Losi Racing, his career as a racer, and more!

Mike Garrison April 22, 2019, 12:08 p.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: Which Brand Do You Want See Release a New 4wd Buggy?

For this week's Monday Morning Poll we want to know which brand you want to see release a new 1/10-scale 4wd buggy next? Take the poll and share your opinions in the comments box below!

Mike Garrison April 18, 2019, 10:24 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: The First Ever Team Associated 4wd Buggy

As Team Associated has just announced the release of their new B74 1/10-scale 4wd buggy kit, we flashback to the release, success, and evolution of the very first Team Associated 4wd buggy - the B44.

Mike Garrison April 18, 2019, 8:46 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Time to change the kids behavior in R/C

After seeing a recent outburst from another young racer, Mike shares his concerns and opinions towards changing the behavior of the next generation R/C car racers.

Mike Garrison April 16, 2019, 3:28 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Andy DiBrino

For this week's Talk It Up Tuesday we sit down with R/C racer, R/C painter, motocross racer, road racer, and Super Hooligan National Champion Andy DiBrino!

Mike Garrison April 15, 2019, 10:14 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Should racers be allowed to skip qualifying, enter, and race on main day?

Is the disadvantage of showing up on main day with no track time enough to make it fair, or is showing up the day of mains to bump-up unfair like cutting in a long line that's been waiting their turn? Mike shares his thoughts, experiences, and wants

Mike Garrison April 10, 2019, 8:36 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Pilot RC's Matt Cline

For this week's Talk It Up Tuesday we sit down with one of Pilot RC's founders and accomplished racer Matt Cline!

Mike Garrison April 9, 2019, 10:15 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: RC Racers - This Is Not A Toy [VIDEO]

Last week we asked in our Monday Morning Poll if it bothered you when people referred to R/C car racing as "toy cars". While to some they may be toys, for others R/C car racing is a profession, a career, a lifestyle, and far more than just a toy. For

Mike Garrison April 4, 2019, 11:25 a.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: What other forms of racing do you participate in?

For this week's Monday Morning Poll we ask what other forms of racing you participate in besides R/C car racing? Take the poll and share your other racing hobbies in the comments below!

Mike Garrison April 4, 2019, 11:37 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: The Legend Brian Kinwald

We dedicate this week's Flashback Friday to the amazing R/C racing career of the late Brian Kinwald.

Mike Garrison April 4, 2019, 2:51 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: PR Racing's Canaan Yingling

For this week's Talk It Up Tuesday we sit down with PR Racing USA's Canaan Yingling to discuss the PR Racing brand in America, the new SB401-T truggy, new 2wd buggies coming soon, and more!

Mike Garrison April 2, 2019, 8:36 a.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: Does it make you mad when people call R/C racing "Toy Car Racing"?

For this week's Monday Morning Poll we want to know does it make you mad when people refer to R/C car racing as "toy car racing"? Take the poll, and share your opinions in the comments box below!

Mike Garrison March 29, 2019, 12:55 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: The Success of Yokomo

Many new generation R/C car racers recognize Yokomo for making its name after Ryan Maifield won the 2017 IFMAR World Championships in both 2wd and 4wd, but little do they know, Yokomo has been winning races around the globe for over 30 years. For thi

Mike Garrison March 28, 2019, 1:44 p.m. View Comments

New Proline Hoosier Drag Slicks

Check out the new Proline Hoosier Drag Slicks as well as some of the other march release highlights from Proline.

Tyler Hooks March 21, 2019, 9:47 a.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: How many R/C tracks are located within 2 hours from your home?

For this week's Monday Morning Poll we want to know how many R/C tracks are located within 2 hours of your home? Take the poll and tag your local tracks in the comments section below!

Mike Garrison March 21, 2019, 10:34 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: FULL 2008 IFMAR Nitro 1/8 Buggy Worlds DVD [VIDEO]

For this week's Flashback Friday we present the FULL LiveRC 2008 IFMAR Nitro 1/8 World Championships DVD featuring daily race recaps, the legendary mud bath, semi-final and final race coverage, bonus driver interviews, and the dynamic duo of Scotty E

Mike Garrison March 21, 2019, 10:09 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Adam Drake's Greatest Hits [VIDEO]

Mike has compiled his top 10 favorite Adam Drake how-to and explanation videos that he feels is valuable knowledge for any R/C racer looking to succeed.

Mike Garrison March 19, 2019, 10:04 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Avid RC founder David Joor

For this week's Talk It Up Tuesday we sit down with the founder of Avid RC, David Joor, to discuss bearings, sponsorships in the industry, the brand, and more.

Mike Garrison March 18, 2019, 3:03 p.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: How many years have you been racing R/C cars?

For this week's Monday Morning Poll we want to know how long have you been racing R/C cars? Take the poll and comment below with the year you started racing!

Mike Garrison March 15, 2019, 2:34 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Alexandre Synger's Greatest R/C Parodies [VIDEO]

When it comes to creating R/C parodies and making R/C look real, you can always count on YouTube creator Alexandre Synger. Today we flashback to revisit a few of his most popular video productions, including the world famous Fast & Furious RC car cha

Mike Garrison March 14, 2019, 9:28 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Growing The Hobby One Bandit at a Time

We all want to grow the R/C racing hobby, and after attending a local club race, Mike Garrison shares how Fastlane Raceway is filling the driver's stand with new interest.

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

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Pro-Line Team Manager Daniel Adams

For this week's Talk It Up Tuesday we sit down with Pro-Line Racing team manager, Daniel Adams, to discuss the team, his roles as team manager, strategy, products, and more!

Mike Garrison March 12, 2019, 8:41 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: 2009 Carpet Racers A Crash Course documentary [VIDEO]

Today marks the official start of racing at the 2019 ROAR Carpet On-Road Nationals hosted by ProLevel RC just outside of St. Louis, Missouri. We take this opportunity to travel back in time and revisit the full-length 2009 carpet on-road racing docum

Mike Garrison March 7, 2019, 11:41 a.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: Length of Qualifiers vs. Number of Qualifiers

For this week's Monday Morning Poll we want to would you rather have longer qualifying races with less rounds of qualifying, or shorter qualifying races with more rounds of qualifying? Take the poll and share your thoughts, comments, and opinions bel

Mike Garrison March 7, 2019, 12:06 p.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Monaco RC Diff Check

For this week's Thursday Testimonials Product Review, Mike tests out the highly talked about Monaco RC Diff Check device.

Mike Garrison March 6, 2019, 2:16 p.m. View Comments

LIVE COVERAGE this weekend from the Asian Nitro Championship and ROAR Nationals

The LiveRC broadcast team is geared up and ready to bring you an action packed weekend of racing from around the globe! Join the LIVE broadcast from opening round of the Asian Nitro Championship in Hong Kong, as well as the ROAR Electric On-road Carp

Mike Garrison March 5, 2019, 9:50 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Ryan Lutz

For this week's Talk It Up Tuesday, we caught up with new Nemo Racing/Agama racing star and family man Ryan Lutz to talk about racing and the future.

Tyler Hooks March 5, 2019, 9:09 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Don't Fall Into The Fast Lap Trap

After constantly listening to racers bragging about earning fast laps in a race, Mike Garrison encourages racers not to fall into the "Fast Lap Trap" by focusing more on consistency and less on fast lap.

Mike Garrison March 5, 2019, 2:03 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: 1996 NORRCA Off-Road Nationals [VIDEO]

Did you know that at one time ROAR was not the only major sanctioning body in North America? The National Organization for Racing Radio Controlled Autos (NORRCA) was once a premier sanctioning body for R/C racing across the country along with ROAR. F

Mike Garrison Feb. 28, 2019, 9:16 a.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: Should tracks allow practice on a new track layout prior to a major event?

For this week's Monday Morning Poll we ask should tracks allow practice or club racing on a new track layout prior to the start of a major event? Take the poll and share your opinions below!

Mike Garrison Feb. 28, 2019, 9:38 a.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: The Paddle tire sanding tool from Assault RC

For this week's Thursday Testimonials product review, Mike Garrison tests out "The Paddle" tire sanding tool from Assault RC.

Mike Garrison Feb. 26, 2019, 1:33 p.m. View Comments

The Unprofessionals: 2019 Nitro Challenge Picks

In truly unprofessional fashion, these picks are late, but here are the 2019 Dirt Nitro Challenge favorites and wild card picks from Tyler Hooks.

Tyler Hooks Feb. 20, 2019, 1:27 p.m. View Comments

Help Jessica May Get to Vietnam

Jessica May, local teenage racer to the South Australia area, is fundraising to attend a trip to help build communities in Vietnam. Any help is appreciated in helping assist her on the potential journey.

LiveRC Staff Feb. 19, 2019, 9:55 a.m. View Comments

DNC: LiveRC Broadcast Schedule

The Dirt Nitro Challenge is one of the most prestigious 1/8-scale off-road races in America. This year marks the 20th annual running of the event, and a new host facility at the Southern California Fairgrounds in Perris, California. The Dirt Racing c

Mike Garrison Feb. 18, 2019, 12:32 p.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: Which brand will win Pro Nitro Buggy at the DNC?

Which brand will win the Pro Nitro Buggy class at The Dirt Nitro Challenge this week? Take the poll and share your driver picks and opinions in the comments box below!

Mike Garrison Feb. 14, 2019, 12:33 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: The Dirt Nitro Challenge History of Pro Nitro Buggy Champions

We are less than one week away from the start of the 20th Annual Dirt Nitro Challenge. As we prepare for the 2019 edition, we look back at the history of Pro Nitro Buggy Champions as well as the action packed 2018 Pro Nitro Buggy A-Main.

Mike Garrison Feb. 14, 2019, 10:36 a.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Protek "Blue Flame" Engine Heater

This week Tyler took the time to review the Protek "Blue Flame" engine heater for nitro engines.

Tyler Hooks Feb. 14, 2019, 9:30 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: How Well Do You Know Your R/C Logos?

How well do you know your R/C logos? Take the quiz in this week's edition of "A Moment With Mike" to determine if you are an R/C logo nerd!

Mike Garrison Feb. 12, 2019, 1:36 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: The Dirt Nitro Challenge 2014 Documentary [VIDEO]

For this week's Flashback Friday we take an inside look at what the DNC event is all about with the 2014 Come Drive With Us Documentary from 5150 Media Productions.

Mike Garrison Feb. 8, 2019, 8:31 a.m. View Comments

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