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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

RB Products releases the new BXR offroad engine lineup

RB Products has just released their new BXR engine line. Multiple European and World champion, RB is very well known for its success in offroad racing engines. The new BXR engines are the highest level range to run your buggy and truggy. The unique c

Mike Garrison Feb. 24, 2014, 7:36 a.m. View Comments

Mugen Seiki Racing re-signs Taylor "Playboy" Peterson for 2014

While it is no secret, or surprise, Mugen Seiki Racing is very excited to announce the re-signing of Taylor Peterson through the 2014 racing season. Taylor will join the Mugen USA Factory Team and contest for wins against major manufacture using the

Mike Garrison Feb. 24, 2014, 8:19 a.m. View Comments

Matt Varah and Olly Jeffries win at Round 5 of the BRCA 1:12 Nationals

Round 5 of the BRCA 1:12 Nationals took place last weekend, and marked the first time a BRCA national event was held in a large indoor shopping mall.

Mike Garrison Feb. 24, 2014, 7:49 a.m. View Comments

IFMAR releases an updated "Battery Approval List" for 2014

The R/C world, rules, regulations, and approvals seem to always be changing in one way or another. With the recent increase in new batteries hitting the market, IFMAR has just released an updated "Battery Approval List" for the 2014 racing season.

Mike Garrison Feb. 24, 2014, 7:56 a.m. View Comments

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

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

Exotek Racing releases new Serpent Spyder SRX-2 option parts

Exotek Racing has released several new option parts for the Serpent Spyder SRX-2 buggy.

Mike Garrison Feb. 21, 2014, 5:38 a.m. View Comments

Teamsaxo releases all-new 1:10 scale pancar body

Teamsaxo has just released their latest 1:10 pancar body. The new body is made from 0.8mm polycarbonate, and features a wide design to improve stability on high speed tracks. Its sleek body lines are also designed to reduce the effects of wind resist

Mike Garrison Feb. 21, 2014, 4:27 a.m. View Comments

Pro-Line Racing releases new B44.2 and B5 "Phantom" bodies

Pro-Line Racing has just released the all-new "Phantom" bodies for the Team Associated B44.2 and B5 buggies. The new bodies feature a stealthy cab forward look and sweeping body lines that flow back to a single point. The optional center fin adds add

Mike Garrison Feb. 21, 2014, 10:12 a.m. View Comments

Elliott Harper wins at Round 5 of the Essex Winter Series

Elliott piloted the DETC410 to a clean sweep of all qualifying rounds, that included a five second first round victory over Chris Grainger, and a five second third round victory over James Hart . Elliott continued to freeze out the competition as he

Mike Garrison Feb. 21, 2014, 4:35 a.m. View Comments

Kyosho releases the new Scorpion B-XXL 1:7 scale buggy (with video)

Kyosho has just released their all-new 1:7 scale Scorpion B-XXL. With its ideal 1:7 scale size, proven off-road performance has been matched with real Baja Racer form in matte black color and smoked windows to create an ice-cool look.

Mike Garrison Feb. 21, 2014, 4:08 a.m. View Comments

Team Durango reveals the DEX210v2 2wd buggy (with video)

Team Durango has unveiled the highly anticipated DEX210v2 2wd buggy. The new buggy features many of the race winning DEX210 features, but also adds an impressive list of new upgrades and additions.

Mike Garrison Feb. 21, 2014, 4:41 a.m. View Comments

Kyosho releases new MP9 aluminum throttle servo arm

Kyosho has shared a photo of their latest MP9 option part in the works, an all-new aluminum throttle servo arm. The new arm features a reinforced clamp-on design, and is specifically designed for increased durability and consistent performance on the

Mike Garrison Feb. 21, 2014, 3:46 a.m. View Comments

Panther Tires releases the new "Ocelot" 1:10 buggy rear tire

Designed for today’s racers, Panther is excited to introduce the newest member to the Panther lineup, the Ocelot! Through a combination of small and dense squared pin pattern arrangements, the Ocelot was developed to provide high tire wear characteri

Mike Garrison Feb. 21, 2014, 7:42 a.m. View Comments

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

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

RB Products releases new formula competition nitro fuel

RB improves it's famous fuel with a new, slightly different, formula which increases overall performances of the engine. RB says, "We have chosen the very last high quality oils available for a better lubrication and removed the orange colorant to av

Mike Garrison Feb. 21, 2014, 5:31 a.m. View Comments

RPM Products releases new side exit mock exhaust tips

Are you looking to take the look of your onroad or offroad vehicle to the next level? This could be the answer!

Mike Garrison Feb. 21, 2014, 6:39 a.m. View Comments

Bruno Coelho re-signs with Team XRAY for 2014

XRAY is happy to announce that the multi-time Portugese champion Bruno Coelho has resigned with XRAY, and will be part of the team in 2014. Bruno is a multi-talented R/C car driver racing all classes, and in 2013 won all the National races in all the

Mike Garrison Feb. 20, 2014, 5:33 a.m. View Comments

Virtual Racing Industries announces the "2014 Virtual Dirt Nitro Challenge"

The world famous 2013 Dirt Nitro Challenge track at the Fear Farm in Phoenix, Arizona is now available in VRC Pro! Virtual Racing Industries says, "With the help of the track owner Kenny Brosh and Neobuggy.net Philip Mortstedt for delivering all t

Mike Garrison Feb. 20, 2014, 6:13 a.m. View Comments

DMS Partz releases new clear lexan undertray for the X Factory X6 Cubed

DMS Partz has just released their new clear lexan undertray for the X Factory X6 Cubed buggy. This new undertray is ideal for wet and muddy race conditions to keep dirt and debris from stacking up on your chassis. Available now.

Mike Garrison Feb. 20, 2014, 8:22 a.m. View Comments

Reedy takes four class wins at the Motorama 2014 event

Wernimont, Due, and Rieck win big for Reedy!

Mike Garrison Feb. 20, 2014, 5:48 a.m. View Comments

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

Mike Gosvig signs a two year contract with Savox servos

The young star and Multiple Danish Champion and ETS A-finalist, Mike Gosvig, has signed a two year contract with Savox. Mike will be racing electric offroad and onroad and equip his all of his cars with Savox servos.

Mike Garrison Feb. 20, 2014, 5:39 a.m. View Comments

Jorn Neumann wins 4wd Buggy at the 2014 Offroad Wars event

Pro-Line Driver Jörn Neumann took the TQ and win in the 4WD class at the 2014 Offroad Wars held at Maritime Raceway this past weekend.

Mike Garrison Feb. 20, 2014, 4:33 a.m. View Comments

RB Products reveals their all-new "Snatch"

RB Products has just released their new tire called the "Snatch". This new pin style tire is designed to be a stable and easy to drive tire developed to work especially well on bumpy tracks. RB has a quality "Snatch" compound that is designed to prov

Mike Garrison Feb. 19, 2014, 9:33 a.m. View Comments

Korgae Scales wins WGT at Round 6 of the WCICS

Round 6 of the non-profit Western Canadian Indoor Championship Series was held on Feb 7-9th on the wide open prairies of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.

Mike Garrison Feb. 19, 2014, 4:03 a.m. View Comments

Team Associated releases VRC Pro USB Adapter and XP2G radio combo

Is your local track closed? Weather won’t allow you to take your cars out for a spin? Don’t worry...with Team Associated and VRC Pro you can race and drive R/C from the comfort of your own home!

Mike Garrison Feb. 19, 2014, 4:08 a.m. View Comments

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

Tyler Vik joins the FX Engines team for 2014

FX is proud to announce that Tyler Vik has decided to use the FX engines for the 2014 racing season. Tyler Vik is a professional top offroad driver in America, and in 2014 will use the F5 engine at all regional, national and international races inclu

Mike Garrison Feb. 19, 2014, 4:20 a.m. View Comments

Absima releases new "Combat Series" competition servos

Absima has announced their new digital competition servo lineup. The new "Combat Series" servos are equipped with high quality steel gears, aluminum case, and are designed for competition use.

Mike Garrison Feb. 19, 2014, 5:28 a.m. View Comments

Ralph Burch joins the Novarossi Onroad Team for 2014

Novarossi is proud to announce today that XRAY driver and former IFMAR 1:10 Onroad World Champion, Ralph Burch, has signed on board the team for 2014.

Mike Garrison Feb. 18, 2014, 4:40 a.m. View Comments

HUDY releases new authentic team wear winter cap

HUDY has just released their new authentic team wear black winter cap. The new cap is a one size fits all design, and features stylish HUDY logos on both the front and back.

Mike Garrison Feb. 18, 2014, 3:18 a.m. View Comments

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

Trinity announces "The Brick" 6000mAh 100C 7.4v LiPo pack

Trinity has just announced the new Formula X LiPo pack known as "The Brick". This pack replaces the two piece side by side saddle packs with one single hard-case battery. "The Brick" is a 6000mAh 100C 7.4v pack designed for racing with a weight of on

Mike Garrison Feb. 18, 2014, 5:39 a.m. View Comments

Robert Batlle wins the 2014 Montpellier GP in France

The Montpellier GP in southern France is the season opening race. The fastest European drivers attend this race coming from UK, Spain, Greece, Portugal, Switzerland, and Italy. This year again Novarossi was the most represented engine brand with more

Mike Garrison Feb. 18, 2014, 4:53 a.m. View Comments

Tom Cockerill ends Jorn Neumann's DHI Cup domination

Schumacher driver Tom Cockerill drives to victory in the 2WD buggy class at Northern Europe’s highly competitive year opener!

Mike Garrison Feb. 18, 2014, 4:03 a.m. View Comments

Greg McGlothlin wins at Round 1 of the Grass Roots Racing Series

This past weekend Pro-Line Driver, Greg McGlothlin, raced the first round of the Grass Roots Racing Series in Palm Desert, CA. McGlothin would take a solid TQ spot in qualifying, and turn that into an overall win in the 1:8 Nitro Pro Buggy class!

Mike Garrison Feb. 18, 2014, 4:09 a.m. View Comments

Multi-time Italian champion Francesco Martini re-signs with XRAY for 2014

XRAY is happy to announce that the Italian multi-time champion, Francesco Martini, has re-signed with XRAY to race for the 2014 season.

Mike Garrison Feb. 18, 2014, 3:46 a.m. View Comments

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