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    Video: 2014 Cactus Classic Track Preview with Ryan Maifield
     The 2014 Pro-Line Cactus Classic is getting set to kickoff today with controlled practice. During yesterday's open practice sessions, our cameras locked on to Team Associated's Ryan Maifield as he wheels his new B5M around the sticky SRS layout!
    Mike Garrison March 13, 2014, 6:10 a.m. View Comments
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    JR Mitch tests and reviews the JConcepts "Hybrids" 1:8 buggy tires
     Our good pal and legendary racer, JR Mitch, is always working hard to provide fellow racers with support on and off the race track. Via his JRMitch.net site, he has shared with us his latest monthly product review. This month he gives his thoughts an
    Mike Garrison March 12, 2014, 6:04 a.m. View Comments
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    Thursday Testimonials: Hobby Pro USA turnbuckle wrench set 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 12, 2014, 8:52 a.m. View Comments
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    RACE COVERAGE: 2014 Pro-Line Cactus Classic
     It is once again time for one of the most legendary offroad races in America, the one and only Pro-Line Cactus Classic! In its 28th year running, the Cactus Classic once again takes place at SRS Raceway, outdoors, beneath the warm and sunny skies of
    Mike Garrison March 11, 2014, 8:37 a.m. View Comments

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    [UPDATE] The current Top 25 offroad drivers in R/C revealed!
     In any form of racing there is an ongoing debate as to who are the best racers in the world. Typically, opinions are made from recent finishes, fan favorites, and/or public appeal. So who is the ACTUAL Top 25 drivers in R/C at this time? We linke
    Mike Garrison March 11, 2014, 10:19 a.m. View Comments
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    Video: Pro-Line shows off the new "Apocalypse" monster truck body
     Pro-Line Racing has just shared their latest video production, this time featuring the new "Apocalypse" monster truck body!
    Mike Garrison March 7, 2014, 8:21 a.m. View Comments
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    Moment with Mike: Who's going to win this year's Pro-Line Cactus Classic
    Who do YOU think will be the big winners for this year's Pro-Line Cactus Classic?
    Mike Garrison March 7, 2014, 6:42 a.m. View Comments
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    Flashback Friday: Gene Husting is inducted into the R/C Hall of Fame
     Yesterday, the R/C industry lost an icon, a legend, and a friend. Gene Husting was an individual that touched the lives of so many people, in AND out of the R/C car industry. In 2006, Gene was inducted into the R/C Hall of Fame for his accomplishment
    Mike Garrison March 6, 2014, 7:26 a.m. View Comments

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    Thursday Testimonials: JConcepts "Dirt Webs" 1:10 scale buggy tire
     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 5, 2014, 6:24 a.m. View Comments
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    Is the increasing number of big races killing the club racing scene?
    Our friend, Oli Meggitt of RedRC, has shared a very thought provoking and interesting article today regarding this very topic. Oli shares his opinions and views on the matter, do you agree?
    Mike Garrison March 5, 2014, 5:37 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 4, 2014, 7:09 a.m. View Comments
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    Talk-It-Up Tuesday with Pro-Line designer Matt Wallace
     A lot seems to be changing in the R/C racing world as of lately. Carpet touring cars are receiving aluminum chassis's, short LiPo batteries are turning square, short course truck is now accompanied by short course buggy, 1:8 offroad bodies are beginn
    Mike Garrison March 3, 2014, 7:01 a.m. View Comments

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    Sneak peek of the new Pro-Line PRO-2 SC buggy conversion kit
     Pro-Line Racing has just shared a sneak peek of the all-new PRO-2 SC buggy conversion kit. The new kit will allow PRO-2 owners to easily convert their SC truck into a SC racing buggy. The picture here may show only a small portion of the new SCB, but
    Mike Garrison March 3, 2014, 5:55 a.m. View Comments
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    Moment with Mike: The beginning of the end for cab forward bodies?
     Mike wants to know if Ty Tessmann's new "Type-R" Pro-Line body will bring back the "old school" look of bodies.
    Mike Garrison Feb. 28, 2014, 8:53 a.m. View Comments
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    RACE COVERAGE: 2014 ROAR Carpet Onroad Nationals
     LiveRC is bringing you all of the LIVE racing action from the Hobbyplex facility this weekend for the 2014 ROAR Carpet Onroad Nationals! Live audio, scoring, video, and moving cameras for select races!
    Mike Garrison Feb. 28, 2014, 5:20 a.m. View Comments
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    David Ronnefalk shares his race winning Dirt Nitro Challenge setups
     Without a doubt, Team Kyosho driver David Ronnefalk was one of the fastest drivers on the track at this year's Dirt Nitro Challenge recently hosted by the Fear Farm in Phoenix, Arizona. Ronnefalk would prove his speed by winning the Pro 1:8 E-Buggy c
    Mike Garrison Feb. 28, 2014, 5:05 a.m. View Comments

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    Flashback Friday: Kyosho debuts the MP777 1:8 buggy
     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 Feb. 27, 2014, 6:18 a.m. View Comments
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    Thursday Testimonials: ProTek R/C "Tru" Cleaners and the "Random Item of the Week!"
     This week we test out the new ProTek R/C "Tru" Cleaners and our "Random Item of the Week!"
    Mike Garrison Feb. 26, 2014, 5:23 a.m. View Comments
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    [UPDATE] Novarossi blames MYSTERY FUEL for Winternats engine trouble
     At the recent 2014 Winternats held in Florida recently, some of the world's best onroad racers gathered to take the crown. One of those drivers is newly signed Team Shepherd driver, Marco Vanni. Throughout the event Vanni looked promising, however, c
    Mike Garrison Feb. 25, 2014, 9:36 a.m. View Comments
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    Yuichi Kanai shows off colored plastic kits for the Kyosho MP9
     Yuichi Kanai is known around the world for not only his amazing talents and success as a racer, but also as a designer for the Kyosho brand. Kanai has shared via his personal Facebook page his latest project, colored plastics for the MP9 buggy! It is
    Mike Garrison Feb. 25, 2014, 3:29 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 Feb. 25, 2014, 4:24 a.m. View Comments
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    Talk-It-Up Tuesday with AE Design Engineer Kody Numedahl
     Welcome to LiveRC's weekly column, "Talk-It-Up Tuesday!" Here we spend a little time talking with industry icons including racers, manufacturers, team managers, developers, promoters, and everyone in between! Sit back, relax, and go behind the scenes
    Mike Garrison Feb. 24, 2014, 8:43 a.m. View Comments
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    Videos: Capricorn shares onroad pro maintenance tips with DJ Apolaro
     Capricorn America has shared four new "How-To" videos courtesy of team driver DJ Apolaro. Apolaro discusses and demonstrates how to build Capricorn onroad shocks, build a differential, build a clutch, and setup your droop!
    Mike Garrison Feb. 21, 2014, 3:55 a.m. View Comments
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    Moment with Mike: Just one of those weekends
    Have you ever had "one of those weekends"? You know where everything seems to go wrong, and finally you pop a cork? It's been a long time since Mike has had one of those weekends up ...until this past weekend.
    Mike Garrison Feb. 21, 2014, 6:59 a.m. View Comments

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    Video: Ty Tessmann puts the new Pro-Line Striker SC tires to the test
     Pro-Line Racing has just shared a video of team driver, Ty Tessmann, as he puts the new Striker SC tires to the test at a local skate park. Who says pro drivers don't have fun?
    Mike Garrison Feb. 21, 2014, 9:13 a.m. View Comments
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    Video: LiveRC talks with Team Associated about the RC8 prototype
     At this year's Dirt Nitro Challenge there is A LOT...A LOOOOTTTTTT of time between rounds. During that time we caught up with the AE crew to chat about the all-new RC8 prototype.
    Mike Garrison Feb. 21, 2014, 3:25 p.m. View Comments
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    RACE COVERAGE: The Dirt Nitro Challenge 2014
     The time has come for once again one of the largest offroad events in the United States, the one and only Dirt Nitro Challenge. This year's event has once again returned to the Fear Farm in Phoenix, Arizona where some of the best offroad racers from
    Mike Garrison Feb. 20, 2014, 4:42 a.m. View Comments
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    Sneak peek of the Hot Bodies Tessmann Edition D8T
     Hot Bodies designer, Torrance Deguzman, has shared today a few up close and personal shots of what is being dubbed as the "Tessmann Edition D8T" truggy. Obviously this particular truck belongs to Ty Tessmann, however, word on the street is that this
    Mike Garrison Feb. 19, 2014, 4:47 a.m. View Comments

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    Video: 19th Annual CRCRC Midwest Nitro Championships
    Our friends Sean Ramos and Mike Harmon are at it again, and this time have put together a very cool video from The Ohio R/C Factory, host of the 19th Annual CRCRC Midwest Nitro Championships.
    Mike Garrison Feb. 18, 2014, 4:44 a.m. View Comments
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    Video: Adam Drake gets low with the TLR 8IGHT 3.0 body
     If you listen to rap music you should know it's all about "gettin' low." Adam Drake gets low with the TLR 8IGHT 3.0 as he shares a trick to lowering the buggy's body.
    Mike Garrison Feb. 14, 2014, 5:09 a.m. View Comments
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    Moment with Mike: Too many tires...WAY too many tires
    Choosing the right tire, and right compound is one of the most difficult choices for racers of all skills levels to make. No one wants to waste money on tires that don't work. If you were only allowed to purchase two different tires for your racing (
    Mike Garrison Feb. 14, 2014, 6:34 a.m. View Comments
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    Video: "Come Drive with Us" documentary trailer
     The Reedy Race is not just any race. It is a "bucket list" race; a race that most R/C enthusiast dream of attending! Our friend CoryD was in attendance to document what it's like for a top-level pro, as well as the average racer to attend this storie
    Mike Garrison Feb. 13, 2014, 5:42 a.m. View Comments

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    Video: PROTOform shows off the new "Better Edge" mounting tools
     PROTOform has shared with us a video showing off all of their new "Better Edge" mounting tools and system. Check it out!
    Mike Garrison Feb. 12, 2014, 7:08 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 Feb. 11, 2014, 9:46 a.m. View Comments
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    Team Losi Racing releases new 16mm spring chart
     Team Losi Racing has just released a helpful new spring chart for their 16mm 8IGHT and 8IGHT-T springs. The new chart gives spring rates, colors, part number, and length for each pair.
    Mike Garrison Feb. 10, 2014, 8:41 a.m. View Comments
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    Video: 110% Racing Camp at Pro-Line Racing
     Check out this new video highlighting the very first 110% Racing Camp put on by Ty and Gord Tessmann at Pro-Line Racing. The R/C Racing Camp lasted four days and provided nine lucky drivers (and their mechanics) an opportunity to get face to face tim
    Mike Garrison Feb. 10, 2014, 4:16 a.m. View Comments

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    Moment with Mike: I'm not in the mood...so watch this video
     Mike is grumpy and tired, so instead of a thought provoking message, he shares a funny video compilation found on YouTube.
    Mike Garrison Feb. 7, 2014, 6:14 a.m. View Comments
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    Video: How to properly clean and glue tires with Adam Drake
     Team Losi Racing and Pro-Line team driver, Adam Drake, has once again put together another informative "How-To" video. This time, Drake sits down to discuss and show how to properly clean and glue tires. Adam is arguably one of the best and fastest t
    Mike Garrison Feb. 7, 2014, 5:37 a.m. View Comments
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    Video: Pro-Line Factory Team 2014 promo
     2014 is shaping up to be one of the most intense seasons of R/C racing we have seen in a long time, and Pro-Line is ready. They have shared this short promo video featuring their Factory Team for 2014!
    Mike Garrison Feb. 6, 2014, 9:11 a.m. View Comments
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    Flashback Friday: Gas truck racing with Jared Tebo and Taylor James
     This week 1:10 Nitro Stadium Truck (gas truck) has been a hot topic around the web after our interview with Chad Parks revealed that he is looking to bring back the legendary class of racing. In the interview, Chad revealed that the 2014 JConcepts Sp
    Mike Garrison Feb. 6, 2014, 9:15 a.m. View Comments

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