LiveRC

JQ goes in-depth and explains the "Yellow Edition"

THECar, Yellow Edition has now reached racetracks around the world, and it is time to go into more detail, looking at what is new on this version of THECar.

Mike Garrison July 10, 2012, 8 a.m. View Comments

Interview: The JConcepts Story with Jason Ruona

It was less than a decade ago when the “original BJ4” 4wd buggy hit the market. This unique buggy, known as the BJ4, was a project masterminded by Jason Ruona and Brad Reelfs. The race winning buggy overwhelmed the class in popularity, and what star

Mike Garrison July 10, 2012, 9:27 a.m. View Comments

XRAY releases new NT1 glued brake pad sets

Do you want your NT1 to stop like glue? XRAY has the answer with their all-new glued brake pad sets.

Mike Garrison July 10, 2012, 9:13 a.m. View Comments

Ryan Cavalieri wins Nationals Championship Series Rd.1

Later this year, West Coast R/C Raceway will host the 2012 ROAR Super Nationals. In preparation, they are hosting the Nationals Championship Series over the next six weeks. 160 entries showed up for round 1 of the series and it was Team Associated's

Mike Garrison July 9, 2012, 8:06 a.m. View Comments

Team Associated's new RC8.2E RTR

The RC8.2e has already been proven as a winner after TQ'ing and winning the 2011 Sidewinder Nitro Explosion in the capable hands of Ryan Cavalieri. With the RC8.2e RS RTR you can now have this high level of performance in a Race-Spec Ready-To-Run!

Mike Garrison July 9, 2012, 8:15 a.m. View Comments

HPI Racing releases the all-new Baja 5B Flux RTR

For quite some time there have been multiple electric conversions available on the market for the HPI 5B gasoline buggy, however, HPI Racing has announced their all-new 5B Flux RTR! The new buggy features Castle ESC and Motor system along with a list

Mike Garrison July 9, 2012, 8:30 a.m. View Comments

The SC8.2e RTR has arrived!

Modeled after Robby Wood's short-course race truck as raced in the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series, the SC8.2e RTR takes the next evolutionary step in Team Associated's 1:8 scale short-course line by adding the new performance suspension developed o

Mike Garrison July 9, 2012, 8:19 a.m. View Comments

Shepherd dominates Hungarian Nationals

The 4th round of the Hungarian Nationals was held at the nice little track in Orosháza. The extreme temperatures were a hard challenge during the whole weekend, on Sunday it was around 39 degrees so it was a real test for the drivers, cars and engine

Mike Garrison July 9, 2012, 8:52 a.m. View Comments

Agama releases the all-new USA Edition buggy

Hobby Pro USA and AGAMA would like to introduce the New Agama A8 USA Edition! This competition buggy comes loaded with options and upgrade parts that are necessary to compete on the aggressive and technical U.S. style tracks. The Agama A8 USA Editi

Mike Garrison July 9, 2012, 7:22 a.m. View Comments

World Rally Championship goes 1:8 scale with the new WR8 Flux RTR

HPI Racing released the WR8 Nitro 1:8 scale rally car some time ago, however, today they have released the WR8 Flux Pro electric 1:8 rally car. This bad boy features all of the scaled down styling and performance of the nitro version, but provides a

Mike Garrison July 9, 2012, 8:38 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts sweeps the Civil War Grand Slam Finals

Over the weekend of 7/7 the best racers in NC/SC as well as some strong racers from Georgia and Virginia attended the Civil War Grand Slam Finals in King, NC. The temps were at 100 degrees on Friday and Saturday, but the track crew kept the track in

Mike Garrison July 9, 2012, 10:31 a.m. View Comments

Shay Brand dominates RC Pro Series East Rd.2

JConcepts team driver Shay Brand dominates the RC Pro Series race hosted by HCRC. Shay took TQ and the win in both Pro Buggy and Pro Truggy against a very talented group of racers.

Mike Garrison July 9, 2012, 10:37 a.m. View Comments

Wayne Joelson wins South African 1:8 Onroad Nats Rd.3

The 3rd round of 2012 South African 1/8 On-Road National Championship was held in the city of Durban, from June 30-July 1. Wayne Joelson TQ'ed and wins 45 minutes final driving with his MRX-5!

Mike Garrison July 9, 2012, 7:38 a.m. View Comments

Scott Pettet joins Venom Australia

Venom Australia / REDSTARHOBBIES.COM today announced that they have signed Scott Pettet to their 1/10th off road race team. Pettet, a multiple national A-main driver and prior national champion will use Venom speed controls, batteries and motors, al

Mike Garrison July 9, 2012, 7:28 a.m. View Comments

Large scale Euro Champ joins Team Serpent

Large scale Euro Champ, Kay Koops, joins Team Serpent. Serpent sits down for an interview with their newest driver.

Mike Garrison July 5, 2012, 8:26 a.m. View Comments

Video: TRFT 2012 Summer Remix

The TRFT Studios crew has been hard at work backflipping, mud bogging, and flat out going fast. The best part about it is they caught it all on film, mixed it with some catchy tunes, and produced this video that just makes you want to go out and driv

Mike Garrison July 5, 2012, 6:54 p.m. View Comments

The World Champ shares a view of the 2012 IFMAR Worlds battleground

Cody King has updated his new CodyKingRC.com site with some updated pics of the host facility of this year's IFMAR 1/8 Offroad World Championship, where he will work to defend his crown!

Mike Garrison July 5, 2012, 6:34 p.m. View Comments

Craig Drescher comic strips his Midlands Super Cup experience

CML and Team Associated team driver, Craig Drescher, has won this past weekend's Midland Super Cup race. Craig recaps his experiences in a rather unique way...

Mike Garrison July 5, 2012, 6:26 p.m. View Comments

JC's new stealth black body clips

JConcepts has released a fresh new set of body clips designed for the racer who likes his ride to be stealthy. These all-new black body clips are made from high quality material and available in packs of 12.

Mike Garrison July 5, 2012, 6:11 p.m. View Comments

Serpent releases new tool bag

Serpent is proud to release their new heavy duty tool bag. Designed to help you neatly organize all of your tools and make you look good doing it!

Mike Garrison July 5, 2012, 5:40 p.m. View Comments

Team Durango introduces the DESC410v2

Team Durango has released the newly updated DESC410 4wd short course truck. The new truck features new geometry, suspension, arms, bumpers, big bore shocks and more!

Mike Garrison July 5, 2012, 5:23 p.m. View Comments

XRAY releases the new XB9 Active Differential

XRAY releases the all-new Active Differential for the XB9 buggy which is claimed to improve overall handling, response, and ease of tuning!

Mike Garrison July 5, 2012, 3:22 p.m. View Comments

Gustafsson sweeps Capital Cup

JQ team driver, Robert Gustaffson, wins the Capital Cup hosted in Sweden.

Mike Garrison July 5, 2012, 8:19 a.m. View Comments

Quagraine wins Finnish Nats Rd.2

JQ Products owner, JQ, made his way to the Finnish Nationals Round 2. JQ took THECar to the top with an overall victory keeping his title hopes alive!

Mike Garrison July 5, 2012, 8:06 a.m. View Comments

Mugen Seiki releases new pit mat

Mugen Seiki is proud to announce their all-new pit mat. The new mat is designed from high quality materials and is sized to fit all of your racing needs. Did we mention the cool Mugen Seiki logo and graphics?

Mike Garrison July 5, 2012, 6 p.m. View Comments

NOSRAM touring car team leads FEPRA TC Series

NOSRAM is proud to announce that their Portuguese touring car team has brought home another win at Round 3 of the FEPRA Touring Car Series. These wins have put the NOSRAM team drivers in the points lead heading to Round 4!

Mike Garrison July 5, 2012, 5:54 p.m. View Comments

JConcepts new AE "thin" 1/10 scale wheel nuts

JConcepts has released their new thin locking wheel nuts. These bad boys are available in black or blue and fit perfectly on vehicles such as the B44.1 front wheels. Serrated on the backside ensure a solid hold to keep your nuts tight and wheels on!

Mike Garrison July 5, 2012, 6:17 p.m. View Comments

New "Mono" B44.1 front wheels

JConcepts has released their all-new Mono B44.1 front wheels. The new wheels feature JC quality and are available in white or flourescent yellow.

Mike Garrison July 5, 2012, 6:07 p.m. View Comments

Revolve R/C at Florida Indoor R/C Raceway

Revolve R/C attends the Florida Indoor R/C Raceway to present the winners with some Revolve hardware and trophies!

Mike Garrison July 5, 2012, 5:46 p.m. View Comments

Pattia and Taugott win Swiss Nats Rd. 4

Team XRAY dominates the Swiss Nationals Round #4 as Pesenti Mattia and Shar Traugott take home double wins!

Mike Garrison July 5, 2012, 3:16 p.m. View Comments

Product Test: Novak GTB2 X-Drive 17.5 Ballistic brushless system

We test the all-new Novak GTB2 esc and 17.5 Ballistic motor. All we have to say is WOW. This is a spec system that we never expected to have these results!

Mike Garrison July 5, 2012, 8:49 a.m. View Comments

Neil Cragg wins another BRCA Offroad National

Neil Cragg has taken Team Associated and CML to victory at the most recent round of the BRCA Offroad Nationals.

Mike Garrison July 5, 2012, 8:45 a.m. View Comments

Video: Team Orion's new Neon Brushless "Splash Proof"

Team Orion has released their all-new Neon Brushless 4-pole system for 1/10 scale vehicles. Although the new system is splash proof designed, we are certain it is going to make a splash of it's own as it hits hobby shops worldwide. Check out the vide

Mike Garrison July 5, 2012, 6:56 a.m. View Comments

JQ announces THEVideo Contest

JQ has decided to start a new competition. They want to see videos, they want you to film and produce a video featuring THECar. The contest will run for 3 months, ending the 1st of October. The winner of this contest, will receive a new JQ Products

Mike Garrison July 5, 2012, 7:44 a.m. View Comments

Team Orion takes the Swedish National Championship

Last weekend Team Orion driver David Ronnefalk won the Swedish National Championships in the classes 2WD and 4WD off-road!

Mike Garrison July 5, 2012, 7:07 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts wins at Battle in the Desert Rd.3

Round 3 of the Battle in the Desert points series saw the series making the trek back to Competition Hobbies where the racers were challenged with a new layout that was more about corner speed and making the line than actual speed. So the qualifying

Mike Garrison July 5, 2012, 7:26 a.m. View Comments

Hartson and Olson bring home the gold at JBRL Rd.5

Steven Hartson and Matt Olson win with JConcepts at the 5th round of the Electric JBRL Series!

Mike Garrison July 5, 2012, 7:20 a.m. View Comments

Marty Korn talks about the evolution of R/C

AMainHobbies.com team driver, Marty Korn, talks about the evolution of R/C over the past 15+ years. The ups and downs, and what the meaning of "sponsored driver" really was back in the day.

Mike Garrison July 3, 2012, 8:36 a.m. View Comments

Novak releases the Activ8 ESC!

Novak joins the race with the all-new Activ8 ESC! Packed with all-new features and signature Novak tuning, the Activ8 has hit the market and ready to drive you to victory!

Mike Garrison July 3, 2012, 9:52 a.m. View Comments

Renaud Savoya wins the SAMC Supercross

Savoya takes his XRAY 808e and Tekin system to victory at the 2012 SAMC Supercross!

Mike Garrison July 3, 2012, 9:26 a.m. View Comments

LiveRC Menu

All News

Featured Columns

Featured Articles

Latest Photo Galleries

Mike Garrison

About Reporter