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  X Factory gets set to hit primetime television tonight on National Geographic

  Most people would agree that one of the top ways to promote a product, sport, or hobby is by capturing the interest of television viewers nationwide. X Factory is getting set to do just that TONIGHT. Tune in to the National Geographic Channel at 9

  Mike Garrison May 2, 2014, 9:21 a.m. View Comments
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  Video: Tim Smith sets out to break three R/C world records

  Tim Smith, of MaxAmps, is out to break three world records: longest distance on a single pack, longest distance travelled in 24 hours, and longest distance travelled in 24 hours by a single driver. Follow along with Tim to see if he reaches his goal!

  Mike Garrison May 2, 2014, 7:56 a.m. View Comments
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  Video: X Factory talks about their upcoming episode of "Showdown of the Unbeatables"

  X Factory has released a new video in which Paul and Chazz talk about all the stunts they did for the set-up portion of their appearance on "Showdown Of The Unbeatables", National Geographic Channel’s new series which airs Fridays at 9 PM Eastern and

  Mike Garrison May 1, 2014, 6:42 a.m. View Comments
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  JQ speaks out on the 2014 IFMAR 1:8 Offroad World Championship

  The 2014 IFMAR 1:8 Offroad World Championships are fast approaching, and racers are beginning to prepare for the journey to and from Italy for the event. While some are excited, others are concerned. One of those concerned racers is JQ Products found

  Mike Garrison April 28, 2014, 6:49 a.m. View Comments
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  RACE COVERAGE: The Neo Race 2014

  LiveRC is on site and set to bring you all of the live racing action throughout the entire weekend including live scoring, live audio, live video, moving cameras, pit reports, and MORE!

  Mike Garrison April 17, 2014, 11 a.m. View Comments
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  Texas highway expansion puts Mike's Hobby Shop in jeopardy

  Troubled times have hit the state of Texas as a controversy over a state highway expansion has put one of the south's most well known R/C racing facilities in jeopardy.

  Mike Garrison April 16, 2014, 7:01 a.m. View Comments
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  Top25RC releases their updated driver ranking list after Silver State

  Our friends at Top25RC have released their updated 1:8 scale offroad driver ranking list after the recent Silver State Nitro Challenge event, which includes some big movements on the list. Most notably is the appearance of Australian driver Kyle McBr

  Mike Garrison April 16, 2014, 10:21 a.m. View Comments
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  Hy-Traction Juice races to raise Autism Awareness this April

  April is National Autism Awareness month, but for Hy-Traction Juice, every month is about Autism Awareness. Hy-Traction Juice, a New York based tire additive company, has shared today a very heart warming story in their effort to raise Autism Awarene

  Mike Garrison April 15, 2014, 7:52 a.m. View Comments
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  Talk-It-Up Tuesday with Tyler "Applesauce" Vik

  In any motorsport there is always that one guy who is not only great at what he does on the race track, but his antics and character off the race track make him a fan favorite as well. In R/C car racing, one of those individuals is none other than Ty

  Mike Garrison April 15, 2014, 6:08 a.m. View Comments
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  Video: Team Losi Racing 22-4 Clicker Adjustment "How-To"

  Team Losi Racing has just released their newest instructional video featuring Todd Hodge. This time Hodge discusses when, where, why, and how to adjust the TLR 22-4 4wd buggy clicker adjustment. If you are a 22-4 owner, take the 9 minutes and 24 seco

  Mike Garrison April 14, 2014, 10:32 a.m. View Comments
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  Moment with Mike: R/C stunt driving to the extreme (with video)

  Over the weekend I took a little roadtrip to attend an out of town race. During my journey I found myself day dreaming about the various places along side the road to drive my R/C car. Giant sand piles, construction lots, unintentionally built struct

  Mike Garrison April 14, 2014, 11:17 a.m. View Comments
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  Serpent releases first look at the 748 Natrix 1:10 nitro touring car kit

  Serpent has released a first look at the upcoming 748 Natrix 1:10 nitro touring car kit. Designed by Michael Salven, working closely with team drivers, the new car has a long list of new features. The parts in white plastic are prototype parts made u

  Mike Garrison April 11, 2014, 6:55 a.m. View Comments
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  Video: R/C Subaru WRX STI vs. the "StickBomb"

  Have you heard of the toy, "StickBomb"? Flat wooden sticks are woven together under tension, which then fly apart like dominos when one is removed. So what happens when this toy is pitted against a radio control model Subaru WRX STI? Find out in this

  Mike Garrison April 11, 2014, 6:45 a.m. View Comments
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  Video: "Come Drive with Us" Documentary - Reedy Race of Champions

  For this episode of "Come Drive With Us", the 5150 Media crew features Ty Tessmann, one of the Worlds top offroad drivers. Get a behind the scenes look at Ty's experience, as well as a host of other popular drivers, at the 20th running of the Reedy R

  Mike Garrison April 11, 2014, 6:17 a.m. View Comments
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  RACE COVERAGE: 2014 Silver State Nitro Challenge

  It is once again time for one of the largest offroad races to hit Las Vegas, the one and only Silver State Nitro Challenge! The nations top offroad drivers have gathered in the dusty, dry, and grueling conditions to do battle at the Boulder City R/C

  Mike Garrison April 11, 2014, 7:06 a.m. View Comments
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  Flashback Friday: Masami Hirosaka drives at the 2007 Cactus Classic with his feet

  Everybody knows that Friday is meant for reminiscing old times. Each week we take you back in time as we flashback to some of R/C racing's greatest moments, products, drivers, and more!

  Mike Garrison April 10, 2014, 10:25 a.m. View Comments
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  Novak Tech Talk "Mistakes to Avoid - Battery Packs and Connectors"

  Our good friend and technical genius, Charlie Suangka of Novak R/C, has once again put together another interesting and informative "Novak Tech Talk" article. This time Charlie shares some "Mistakes to Avoid" when it comes to battery packs and connec

  Mike Garrison April 9, 2014, 7:08 a.m. View Comments
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  Thursday Testimonials: JConcepts "G-Locs" short course tires, ProTek R/C "Prodigy 612 DUO" AC Charger

  Whether it's wheel nuts, wings, tools, tracks, trinkets and/or anything in between, the LiveRC staff gives their testimonial and mini-review of each every Thursday morning!

  Mike Garrison April 9, 2014, 8:56 a.m. View Comments
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  JQ Products releases "THEGuide" for the THECar White Edition buggy

  Are you the proud owner of THECar "White Edition" buggy? Are you a racer looking to faster anywhere and everywhere that you can? Are you looking for that perfect setup to fit you and your driving style? If you answered, "YES!" to any and/or all of th

  Mike Garrison April 9, 2014, 7:29 a.m. View Comments
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  Weekend Bump-Start!

  Everybody needs a bump start to their weekend, and LiveRC has just that with all of the races and events taking place this upcoming weekend!

  Mike Garrison April 8, 2014, 11:04 a.m. View Comments
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  Video: 2014 Coral Springs R/C Winter Championship

  Who needs Disney World when you have R/C racing in Florida instead!

  Mike Garrison April 8, 2014, 10:37 a.m. View Comments
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  Talk-It-Up Tuesday with rising star Spencer Rivkin

  Over the past year or two, there have been a lot of new names making the show and even taking the win away from veteran pros. Just one of those young, talented, and promising up and coming racers is none other than Team Associated's Spencer Rivkin. S

  Mike Garrison April 8, 2014, 7:47 a.m. View Comments
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  Moment with Mike: Nothing wrong with spending some quality time bashing

  Mike discusses his opinions of spending time off the track and instead spending time bashing with your buddies!

  Mike Garrison April 7, 2014, 8:46 a.m. View Comments
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  Video: In depth look at the Hot Bodies D413 with Ty Tessmann and Torrance Deguzman

  HPI Racing launched the new D413 buggy after its successful ROAR Nationals debut and win in 2013. HPI has shared an in depth look at the new car featuring Ty Tessmann, designer Torrance Deguzman, and others as they go inside the unique design of the

  Mike Garrison April 7, 2014, 7 a.m. View Comments
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  Video: Swapping diffs in the Team Durango 210 series vehicles.

  Team Durango UK team driver Jason Ametrine, shows you how to quickly switch between the ball diff and gear diff assembly, making this process even easier with his clear and simple guide.

  Mike Garrison April 7, 2014, 7:36 a.m. View Comments
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  RACE COVERAGE: 26th Annual Pro-Line April Fool's Classic

  LiveRC will be bringing you all of the action LIVE including live video, moving cameras for select races, live audio, live scoring, and more!

  Mike Garrison April 4, 2014, 10:02 a.m. View Comments
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  Video: How to widen the rear track of your Team Durango DEX410v4

  Team Durango UK team driver, Jason Ametrine, returns with another really helpful Team Durango Tech Tip video. This time Jason shares an exclusive team modification that allows you to widen the width of your rear track on the DEX410v4.

  Mike Garrison April 4, 2014, 7:46 a.m. View Comments
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  Flashback Friday: Richard "The King" Saxton sets world record R/C car jump

  Everybody knows that Friday is meant for reminiscing old times. Each week we take you back in time as we flashback to some of R/C racing's greatest moments, products, drivers, and more!

  Mike Garrison April 3, 2014, 11:05 a.m. View Comments
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  Video: Hobby Pro USA in depth look at the new PRS1 2014 Edition buggy

  Hobby Pro USA has been quite successful with the new PRS1 1:10 2wd buggy. Not long ago, they released a 2014 Edition which features a list of new parts and upgrades. Today, Andrew Smolnik sits down and explains some of the major differences and new f

  Mike Garrison April 3, 2014, 5:43 a.m. View Comments
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  R/C racing at the HobbyTown USA HobbyPlex hits the evening news (with video)

  R/C racing is constantly growing in popularity around the world each and every day. The HobbyTown USA HobbyPlex facility in Omaha, Nebraska (host of the 2014 ROAR Carpet Onroad Nationals) is just one example of such growth. The local news station mad

  Mike Garrison April 1, 2014, 6:55 a.m. View Comments
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  Weekend Bump-Start!

  Everybody needs a bump start to their weekend, and LiveRC has just that with all of the races and events taking place this upcoming weekend!

  Mike Garrison April 1, 2014, 11:14 a.m. View Comments
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  Moment with Mike: R/C racing at the Monster Energy Supercross

  Mike was not only impressed by the racing at this past weekend's supercross, but the R/C action on display as well!

  Mike Garrison March 31, 2014, 7:44 a.m. View Comments
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  Video: Pro-Line Racing builds the new Pro-Spec Shocks from start to finish

  Pro-Line Racing has released a very informative "How-To" video today regarding a complete build from start to finish of the all-new Pro-Spec shocks.

  Mike Garrison March 28, 2014, 11:30 a.m. View Comments
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  Video: Travis Amezcua talks about the new Team Durango DEX210v2

  Hobbico has shared today a quick interview video featuring team driver Travis Amezcua. Travis discusses the new DEX210v2 2wd buggy, and all that goes with it!

  Mike Garrison March 27, 2014, 9:47 a.m. View Comments
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  RACE COVERAGE: 2014 Psycho Nitro Blast "The Rage"

  Are you feeling psycho? We sure are, and so is several hundred of the nation's best offroad racers! That's right folks, it's time for the 2014 Psycho Nitro Blast in Unadilla, Georgia! The LiveRC crew has traveled south to bring you all of the LIVE ra

  Mike Garrison March 27, 2014, 1:27 p.m. View Comments
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  Flashback Friday: Adam Drake's 2013 Psycho Nitro Blast Rocket Car

  Everybody knows that Friday is meant for reminiscing old times. Each week we take you back in time as we flashback to some of R/C racing's greatest moments, products, drivers, and more!

  Mike Garrison March 27, 2014, 11 a.m. View Comments
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  Video: Pro-Line Racing hits the desert with the new Ford Bronco SC body

  Recently, Pro-Line Racing introduced several new items in the short course market, including their all-new 1981 Ford Bronco replica body and Interco Super Swamper SC tires. Today, the Pro-Line crew shows off those new products as they hit the Califor

  Mike Garrison March 26, 2014, 5:48 a.m. View Comments
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  Weekend Bump-Start!

  Everybody needs a bump start to their weekend, and LiveRC has just that with all of the races and events taking place this upcoming weekend!

  Mike Garrison March 25, 2014, 12:46 p.m. View Comments
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  Moment with Mike: Todd Leduc the gnarliest monster truck driver on the planet?

  Today's "Moment with Mike" is dedicated to you Mr. Leduc, as you my friend are quite possibly one of the gnarliest drivers on the planet...

  Mike Garrison March 24, 2014, 10:46 a.m. View Comments
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  Thursday Testimonials: Pro-Line Racing "Pro-Bond" Tire Glue, Pro-Line Tire Bands, and the "Random Item of the Week!"

  Whether it's wheel nuts, wings, tools, tracks, trinkets and/or anything in between, the LiveRC staff gives their testimonial and mini-review of each every Thursday morning!

  Mike Garrison March 19, 2014, 8:27 a.m. View Comments
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