LiveRC - Special Features

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Backyard track dreams [VIDEO]

Have you ever wanted to walk out your back door and there awaits the ultimate R/C track? Mike searches the internet for some of the coolest backyard R/C tracks on the web, and he shares just a FEW of the hundreds found in this edition of "A Moment wi

Mike Garrison Aug. 8, 2018, 9:52 a.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS [VIDEO]: PTRC Diff Clean solution

For this week's Thursday Testimonials Product Review, Mike shares his opinions of the PTRC Racing Oils "Diff Clean" - a solution designed to make cleaning out nasty differentials quick and easy.

Mike Garrison Aug. 8, 2018, 2:54 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Tyler Hooks

This week we sit down with Tyler Hooks, who has just taken over the promotion and management duties of the RC Pro Series (one of America's original nationwide series). Tyler discusses the past, the present, and the future plans for the series and mor

Mike Garrison Aug. 6, 2018, 1:57 p.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: Does playing video games or simulators help with real-life R/C car racing abilities?

MONDAY MORNING POLL: Does playing video games or simulators help with real-life R/C car racing abilities? Take the poll and share your thoughts and opinions below!

Mike Garrison Aug. 3, 2018, 3:04 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: The TC3 - Team Associated's original touring car

Following yesterday's release of the TC7.2 touring car, we take this opportunity for "Flashback Friday" to reflect back on where it all began for Team Associated's touring car lineup - the TC3.

Mike Garrison Aug. 2, 2018, 11:30 a.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Castle Creations Sidewinder 4 ESC and 4600kV Brushless Motor Combo

For this week's Thursday Testimonials Product Review, Mike tests out the new Castle Creations Sidewinder 4 ESC and 4600kV Brushless Motor Combo in his Traxxas "Monster Slash" backyard basher truck.

Mike Garrison Aug. 1, 2018, 3:14 p.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Addicted to R/C

After a month or more of non-stop R/C cars, Mike takes a day away from R/C, and discovers just how addicting this hobby can be.

Mike Garrison July 31, 2018, 12:43 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Cole Tollard

This week we sit down with the 2018 King of Kings Nitro Buggy winner and contender at the upcoming ROAR 1/10 Off-Road Nationals and IFMAR 1/8 Off-Road Worlds - Cole Tollard.

Mike Garrison July 31, 2018, 4:50 p.m. View Comments

RoXolid Productions - Intro to 1/5-scale Off-Road Racing [VIDEO]

While the RoXolid Productions channel primarily focuses on retro gaming, Gary Katzer recently took his gaming fans to the R/C track for an introduction to 1/5-scale off-road racing in Monticello, Illinois.

Mike Garrison July 30, 2018, 10:25 a.m. View Comments

Watch Rene Woztevel backflip 5 times in 1 lap at European Championship [VIDEO]

Do you remember the driver who was doing backflips during his runs at the IFMAR World Championship in China last year? He's back at it, and has stepped up his game by showcasing 5 backflips in one single lap at this years European Championship! Watch

Mike Garrison July 30, 2018, 11:07 a.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: Would you pay a higher entry fee if you didn't have to turn marshall?

Monday Morning Poll: Would you be willing to pay a higher entry fee to race, if that meant you didn't have to turn marshall? Take the poll and share your thoughts and opinions!

Mike Garrison July 27, 2018, 10:04 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: The Hot Bodies D2 2wd buggy that was never released

The D216 was HB Racing's (formerly known as Hot Bodies) first entry into the competition 2wd buggy class...or was it? This week we flashback to the 2008 announcement of the HPI Racing / Hot Bodies Cyclone D2 - the mysterious 2wd buggy that was never

Mike Garrison July 26, 2018, 1:01 p.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: 2018 ROAR 1/8 Electric Nationals

Mike reflects back on his experience at the 2018 ROAR 1/8 Electric Off-Road Nationals in this edition of "A Moment with Mike".

Mike Garrison July 25, 2018, 10:09 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Beach RC's Brent Densford

Last week it was announced that Beach RC Hobbies will be the new USA distributor for JQ Racing products. We've caught up with Beach RC owner, Brent Densford, to discuss the new deal, the highs and lows of owning a hobby shop, upcoming events at Beach

Mike Garrison July 24, 2018, 9:28 a.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: What is the most important skill to have in order to win races?

Mike Garrison July 23, 2018, 10:17 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: The Winningest Drivers and Manufacturers in ROAR 1/8 Electric Nationals History

This week we Flashback this Friday to tally up the winningest drivers and manufacturers in ROAR 1/8 Electric and 4wd SCT National Championship history.

Mike Garrison July 20, 2018, 1:05 a.m. View Comments

New Axial Racing 1.9 Method MR307 Hole Wheels

Axial Racing releases their new officially licensed Method Hole Wheels for 1.9" crawlers.

Mike Garrison July 18, 2018, 11:53 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Making the Nationals Great Again

Mike discusses whether or not our National Championships are as prestigious as they once were, and shares his opinion of what he believes is needed to re-ignite the prestige and desire to attend these races in this edition of "A Moment with Mike".

Mike Garrison July 17, 2018, 4:02 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Which buggy will win the 2018 ROAR 1/8 Electric Off-Road Nationals?

Monday Morning Poll: Which 1/8-scale electric buggy do you think will win the 2018 ROAR 1/8 Electric Off-Road National Championship?

Mike Garrison July 12, 2018, 2:17 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: 2011 ROAR 1/8 Electric Off-Road Nationals at the HobbyPlex

We are less than one week away from the start of the 2018 ROAR 1/8 Electric Off-Road Nationals at the Hobbytown HobbyPlex in Omaha, Nebraska. This is not the first time this facility has hosted this event, and this week we "Flashback Friday" to the 2

Mike Garrison July 12, 2018, 9:48 a.m. View Comments

Go on-board with Kyosho's Zach Rogers at Rainman's Hobby [VIDEO]

Kyosho America team manager, Zach Rogers, shares an on-board view as he wheels his Kyosho RB6.6 around Rainman's Hobby in Bakersfield, California.

Mike Garrison July 11, 2018, 1:04 p.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Tekin Spec-R 17.5

For this week's Thursday Testimonials Product Review, Tyler Hooks shares his thoughts after testing out the new Tekin Gen3 Spec-R 17.5 brushless motor.

Tyler Hooks July 11, 2018, 11:26 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: ROAR Nationals Return - The Fear of Failure

Mike prepares to race his first ROAR 1/8 National in over ten years, but with an entirely different goal this time. In this edition of "A Moment With Mike" he shares his thoughts and opinions on expectations, sponsorships, and the fear of failure tha

Mike Garrison July 10, 2018, 2:17 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Joe Bornhorst

For this week's Talk It Up Tuesday sit down to discuss the upcoming ROAR Nationals, the highs and lows of being a pro, 1/8 vs. 1/10 racing, and more with the recent AMS 9.0 Pro Truck class winner and one of Tekno RC's star players - Joe Bornhorst!

Mike Garrison July 9, 2018, 12:03 p.m. View Comments

How to weather and add rust effects to R/C body [VIDEO]

Vaterra RC shares a video from SIKRIDES Rob Rymer demonstrating the steps to weather and add rust effects to your Lexan R/C car body.

Mike Garrison July 6, 2018, 1:45 p.m. View Comments

POLL: How often do you wear your R/C apparel?

Between customized sponsor shirts, free event t-shirts, manufacturer shirts, and dedicated R/C apparel brands - it doesn't take long in the world of R/C car racing before your closet is full of R/C apparel. The question is, how often do you wear your

Mike Garrison July 6, 2018, 10:13 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: The first ever ROAR 1/8 Electric Off-Road Nationals [VIDEO]

The 2018 ROAR 1/8-scale Electric Off-Road Nationals are only a few weeks away, and for this week's Flashback Friday we travel back in time to the first ever ROAR 1/8-scale Electric Off-Road National Championship in 2010 at Norcal Hobbies in Union Cit

Mike Garrison July 5, 2018, 3:01 p.m. View Comments

THE UNPROFESSIONALS: Your Ego is Not Your Amigo

In this edition of The Unprofessionals, Tyler Hooks emphasizes that as a racing community it's time to stop cutting each other down and work together to help everyone improve.

Tyler Hooks July 5, 2018, 10:02 a.m. View Comments

Kobbevik crowned 2 time Norwegian Champion

Daniel Kobbevik won nitro buggy and ebuggy to take the Norwegian championship in both classes.

Tyler Hooks July 3, 2018, 11:42 a.m. View Comments

Core RC LiPo voltage checker

Core RC has released a new LiPo voltage checker.

Tyler Hooks July 3, 2018, 11:34 a.m. View Comments

First look at new Hudy Air Vac coming soon

Hudy has shared a first look at the new Hudy Air Vac electric vacuum pump coming soon.

Mike Garrison July 3, 2018, 1:37 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Ben Sterling

A name that most arealready familiar with, but have heard a lot more of lately is "Ben Sterling". This week we sit down with the accomplished Australian racer and owner of BSRC to discuss everything from the upcoming Aussie Worlds to new BSRC product

Mike Garrison July 2, 2018, 1:35 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Which pro 1/8 buggy driver has the best looking paint job?

Which of the top ten drivers from the current Top 25 RC Rankings has the best looking paint scheme? Take the poll, and share your thoughts and comments below!

Mike Garrison June 29, 2018, 3:04 p.m. View Comments

New TLR 5IVE-B/T electric conversion kit [VIDEO]

Horizon Hobby introduces the new TLR electric conversion kit for the gasoline powered 5IVE 1/5-scale series vehicles.

Mike Garrison June 28, 2018, 3:24 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Every track layout in AMS history

For this week's Flashback Friday, we look back at the unique track layouts found at the AMS over years, starting with the inaugural event in 2010 all the way up to this weekend's 2018 track layout.

Mike Garrison June 28, 2018, 1:53 p.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS [VIDEO]: 1up Racing Pro Pit Soldering Iron

For this week's Thursday Testimonials product review, Mike Garrison sits down to share his thoughts, opinions, and review of the new 1up Racing Pro Pit Soldering Iron.

Mike Garrison June 27, 2018, 4:41 p.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: The R/C diet plan

Mike may lack knowledge of the human body and nutrition, but after finding his half-eaten tray of cookies stuffed in the chassis of his 1/8-scale buggy, he uses his knowledge of R/C cars to develop a diet plan to get "healthy" again...

Mike Garrison June 27, 2018, 9:22 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Ty Tessmann

For this week's Talk It Up Tuesday we catch up with the newly crowned ROAR 1/8 Nitro Buggy and Truck National Champion Ty Tessmann. Ty discusses this year's Nats, the upcoming Worlds, his "free time", and shares some tips for the rising stars of R/C.

Mike Garrison June 25, 2018, 12:22 p.m. View Comments

How to convert a 2wd Slash into a dirt oval race truck [VIDEO]

Traxxas shares a step-by-step process to converting the popular 2wd Slash into a dirt oval race truck.

Mike Garrison June 22, 2018, 2:10 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Which popular class deserves a World Championship?

Over the past decade, a number of "new" classes have become more and more popular. Many of these classes award National Championships in various countries around the globe, but still lack a World Championship of their very own. We we want to know

Mike Garrison June 22, 2018, 10:45 a.m. View Comments

LiveRC Menu

All News

Featured Columns

Featured Articles

Latest Photo Galleries

Special Features

Categories