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Video: Ryan Maifield vs. Brian Kinwald at the JConcepts Dirt Invert 2013

Our friends at JConcepts have shared this very cool video from the recent Dirt Invert event hosted by One Hobbies in Peoria, Arizona. Sit back and watch as Ryan Maifield and Brian Kinwald do battle in Mod Buggy A2!

Mike Garrison June 3, 2013, 10:33 a.m. View Comments

Video: Viper R/C shows off the new VTX8 ESC in action

We first saw the Viper R/C VTX8 speed control earlier this year at the Shortcourse Showdown Tour in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. The ESC looked impressive on and off the track, and today they have released a video showing off what it can really do!

Mike Garrison May 31, 2013, 10:26 a.m. View Comments

Moment with Mike: Spectator viewing areas

Mike shares his opinion on the importance of spectator viewing areas, and how they can help our hobby grow.

Mike Garrison May 31, 2013, 10:48 a.m. View Comments

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 May 30, 2013, 9:23 a.m. View Comments

Video: A Main Hobbies Silver Dollar Offroad Challenge

The new track layout, new dirt, and facility is revealed after The Dirt's Joey Christensen worked his magic in preparation for the upcoming 1:10 National and World Championships!

Mike Garrison May 29, 2013, 6:57 a.m. View Comments

Thursday Testimonials: PSM VX3 Brake Discs, Dynamite Body Clips, 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 May 29, 2013, 5:39 a.m. View Comments

Michael Salven confident ENS will put the "fun back in racing"

Veteran onroad nitro racer and chassis designer Michael Salven has given the Euro Nitro Series a firm vote of confidence as final preparations are made for the opening race in the all new series for onroad nitro racing which takes place this weekend.

Mike Garrison May 29, 2013, 5:29 a.m. View Comments

Wednesday Round Up!

Don't have time to check the R/C world for news every day? Check in on Wednesdays to see highlights of the biggest product releases, news stories, and race results from the past 7 days!

Mike Garrison May 28, 2013, 9:30 a.m. View Comments

Talk-It-Up Tuesday with "Turd Ferguson"

To honor of the brave men and women who serve our country after this Memorial day weekend, we have decided to sit down for a special edition of Talk-It-Up Tuesday with our good friend, R/C hero, and airman...the one and only Turd Ferguson!

Mike Garrison May 28, 2013, 3:43 a.m. View Comments

Moment with Mike: Suffering from "RVS"

Mike believes he may be suffering from a medical condition that he calls RVS. Are you too suffering from this racing condition?

Mike Garrison May 24, 2013, 12:52 p.m. View Comments

Happy Memorial Day from LiveRC!

From everyone at LiveRC, we wish you and your families a fun and safe Memorial Day! We will return to the office tomorrow with the latest breaking news, product releases, and more!

Mike Garrison May 24, 2013, 1:58 p.m. View Comments

LiveRC's Erik Jensen "Front Brakes" 2wd offroad truck project (with video)

LiveRC's very own, Erik Jensen, has been hard at work lately on a very unique and unusual project. The project of choice (this time) for Erik was creating a front brake system for a 1:10 2wd offroad vehicle. With some serious ingenuity and long hours

Mike Garrison May 24, 2013, 9:48 a.m. View Comments

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 May 23, 2013, 7:50 a.m. View Comments

RACE COVERAGE: 2013 Reedy On-Road Race of Champions

Driver's from all around the world have gathered just outside of Oakland, California to race it out in the infamous "Reedy Race Format."

Eric Swanson May 23, 2013, 12:30 p.m. View Comments

Thursday Testimonials: Spektrum DX3R Pro racing system, Hitec X4 AC/DC charger, Unlisted Men's Watch

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 May 22, 2013, 9:36 a.m. View Comments

Las Vegas racers hit the jackpot at the 702 Raceway Novak Test Drive

Have you ever wanted to have your electronics installed by the experts? Maybe have a private test day at your local track with factory reps and pro drivers? Try out the latest motors and ESCs in your own race ride before you buy them? Well for the ra

Mike Garrison May 21, 2013, 5:41 a.m. View Comments

Wednesday Round Up!

Don't have time to check the R/C world for news every day? Check in on Wednesdays to see highlights of the biggest product releases, news stories, and race results from the past 7 days!

Mike Garrison May 21, 2013, 8:26 a.m. View Comments

Video: "R/C Racers - The Documentary" teaser

Our friends at the Midwest Nitro Series have shared with us a teaser video of an upcoming documentary called, R/C Racers. The documentary is being filmed and produced by racer Logan Hall, and shows the world what R/C racing is really all about. Major

Mike Garrison May 21, 2013, 6:13 a.m. View Comments

Sneak peek of the upcoming P1 Brand summer releases

Our good friends at P1 Brand are always working on something new revolving around the racing industry. As their product line continues to grow, we have been given a little sneak peek at just one of several new items set to be released this summer.

Mike Garrison May 20, 2013, 6:26 a.m. View Comments

Talk-It-Up Tuesday with NeoBuggy's Phil Mortstedt

For this edition of Talk-It-Up Tuesday we decided to sit down with our good pal from across the pond to talk about the upcoming Neo race, NeoBuggy, and more!

Mike Garrison May 20, 2013, 8:18 a.m. View Comments

Moment with Mike: Trying to be one of the cool kids

Since elementary school, Mike has wanted to be one of the cool kids. As it turns out, being a cool kid comes at a painful price!

Mike Garrison May 16, 2013, 11:44 a.m. View Comments

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 May 16, 2013, 8:27 a.m. View Comments

Tekin goes "Under the Hood" of Ronda Drake's TLR SCTE 2.0

Tekin has once again shared another Under the Hood special feature, this time with the famous Ronda Drake!

Mike Garrison May 15, 2013, 5:20 a.m. View Comments

The X Factory X-6 Cubed is revealed!

We have obtained body-off photos of X Factory engineer Paul Sinclair’s prototype X – 6 Cubed, and it’s an exciting new design indeed!

Mike Garrison May 15, 2013, 8:19 a.m. View Comments

Video: Futaba 4PKS-R throttle rate update with Scott Cramer

If you've noticed an unexpected feel to your 4PKS-R radio's throttle, you'll find the cause and the solution in this video!

Mike Garrison May 15, 2013, 5:53 a.m. View Comments

Wednesday Round Up!

Don't have time to check the R/C world for news every day? Check in on Wednesdays to see highlights of the biggest product releases, news stories, and race results from the past 7 days!

Mike Garrison May 14, 2013, 8:51 a.m. View Comments

Talk-It-Up Tuesday with Larry "Big Bird" Ward

This week we talk with former motocross star, and now R/C guru, Larry Ward!

Mike Garrison May 13, 2013, 8:22 a.m. View Comments

Video: Joey Christensen talks about the Silver Dollar R/C rebuild

A Main Hobbies recently announced that the Silver Dollar R/C Raceway (host of the 2013 1:10 offroad national AND world championships) is receiving fresh dirt, fresh design, and a fresh new twist in the hands of The Dirt's Joey Christensen. A Main Hob

Mike Garrison May 10, 2013, 7:13 a.m. View Comments

Moment with Mike: What is your favorite type of race?

Travelling around to various local, regional, and national level events Mike has seen a wide variety of awesome races. Each event has their own unique twist on what makes them truly awesome, and Mike wants to know which type of race you enjoy most!

Mike Garrison May 10, 2013, 9:37 a.m. View Comments

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 May 9, 2013, 9:21 a.m. View Comments

Video: oneTEN Drift Network "4-Year Anniversary Drift Bash"

oneTEN Drift Network has shared with us a killer video from their forum's 4-Year Anniversary Drift Bash at William Land Park in Sacramento, California. The attention to detail and life-like scenery, building, and signage is icing on the cake to some

Mike Garrison May 9, 2013, 6:14 a.m. View Comments

Thursday Testimonials: R/C Cheat Sheets iPhone App, JConcepts "Satellite" Tire Bands, VANS Authentic Skate Shoe

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 May 8, 2013, 11:24 a.m. View Comments

Thursday Testimonials: Top Notch Paints custom painted bodies, EDS Racing Products custom tool set

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 May 8, 2013, 8:45 a.m. View Comments

Video: Team Chase 1:5 Series Round 1 highlights by CraftWerks R/C

The guys at CraftWerks R/C are known for going big with their full line-up of parts, accessories, and upgrades for 1:5 scale racers. They have gone big once again and put together this video from Round 1 of the Team Chase 1:5 Series!

Mike Garrison May 7, 2013, 6:40 a.m. View Comments

Wednesday Round Up!

Don't have time to check the R/C world for news every day? Check in on Wednesdays to see highlights of the biggest product releases, news stories, and race results from the past 7 days!

Mike Garrison May 7, 2013, 7:38 a.m. View Comments

Talk-It-Up Tuesday with Adam Drake

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 a

Mike Garrison May 6, 2013, 7:52 a.m. View Comments

Video: JConcepts video highlights of the 2013 OC/RC Stock Nationals

Each year OC/RC Raceway in Huntington Beach, California hosts the annual 1:10 Offroad Stock Nationals. The event draws attendance from some of the nation's best drivers, all doing battle in the stock spec classes. For the second year in a row, JConce

Mike Garrison May 3, 2013, 6:12 a.m. View Comments