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ROAR NATS: Sontag, Stoub and Wight secured spec-class TQ's [VIDEO]

Tater Sontag set the fastest times in the final round of Stock 2WD and Stadium Truck to lock up the overall. In Stock 4WD, Dreighton Stoub already had the first starting spot on lock - and Jackson Brunson had the best run in Q4. And Will Cushing set

Aaron Waldron Aug. 12, 2017, 4:55 p.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: Tessmann secured 2WD, 4WD and Truck TQ; Cavalieri to start short course final up front [VIDEO]

Team Orion-powered, Pro-Line Racing-equipped XRAY star Ty Tessmann cleaned up in the final round of ROAR Electric Off-Road Nationals qualifying at The Track to lock up the overall TQ honors in 2WD, 4WD and Stadium Truck. Meanwhile, Ryan Cavalieri dro

Aaron Waldron Aug. 12, 2017, 6:44 p.m. View Comments

New Raw Speed B6 body coming soon [VIDEO]

Raw Speed showed off an all-white prototype of its upcoming B6 body - along with a cool clip showing how it's made.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 11, 2017, 9:41 a.m. View Comments

Enjoy Drive group to host Emperor of Rome off-road race

The Enjoy Drive group will host the Emperor of Rome off-road race on September 16-17, with over 150 drivers already entered.

Mike Garrison Aug. 11, 2017, 10:08 a.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: Cushing cruised in 2WD while Stoub, Wyrick and Wight repeated in second spec round

After a runner-up score in Q1 William Cushing set the fastest time in the second round of Stock 2WD qualifying at the ROAR Nationals at The Track to grab the overall top spot overnight, while Dreighton Stoub, Wayne Wyrick and Alan Wight took steps cl

Aaron Waldron Aug. 11, 2017, 5:23 p.m. View Comments

New VRP 2018-version gullwing front shock tower for B6

Vision Racing Products updated its gullwing front shock tower for the B6 with a double-beveled edge that is less likely to snag on carpet and turf tracks.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 11, 2017, 1:47 p.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: Tessmann topped two, Tollard and Cavalieri took Truck classes in round two [VIDEO]

Ty Tessmann is the overall leader in 2WD, 4WD and Stadium Truck after setting the fastest Buggy times in the second round, along with Cole Tollard's surprise Stadium Truck run, while Ryan Cavalieri is 2-for-2 in Short Course. Here are the top 20 i

Aaron Waldron Aug. 11, 2017, 6:28 p.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: The Track tour and layout map with Dakotah Phend

Can't make it to this year's ROAR Nationals at The Track? Take a look inside the facility - and hear what defending 2WD champion Dakotah Phend thinks about each section of the layout.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 11, 2017, 3:22 p.m. View Comments

New Reflex Racing tab battery hold down for the BD8

Reflex Racing has released a new tab battery hold down system for the Yokomo BD8 touring car; designed to eliminate the need for taping your battery into place.

Mike Garrison Aug. 11, 2017, 9:20 a.m. View Comments

New Tamiya Porsche Turbo RSR Type 934 Black Edition

Tamiya has released a new black edition of the Porsche Turbo RSR Type 934 1/10-scale kit.

Mike Garrison Aug. 11, 2017, 8:51 a.m. View Comments

New XRAY X10'18 coming soon

XRAY has announced that the European Championship winning X10 platform has been improved for 2018, and the X10'18 will be released soon.

Mike Garrison Aug. 11, 2017, 8:38 a.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: Phend, Maifield, Tessmann and Cavalieri fastest in first Modified round

Defending champions Dakotah Phend and Ryan Maifield set the quickest times in 2WD and 4WD, respectively, while Ty Tessmann recorded the best run of Stadium Truck and Ryan Cavalieri was best in Short Course. Here are the top twenty for each Modified c

Aaron Waldron Aug. 11, 2017, 1:32 p.m. View Comments

New Team Associated Factory Team ball cup wrench

Team Associated has released their new Factory Team ball cup wrench; designed to speed up turnbuckle assembly for all B6 and B64 vehicles.

Mike Garrison Aug. 11, 2017, 9:10 a.m. View Comments

New SWORKz carbon fiber front upper a-arm wings

SWORKz has released new carbon fiber wings which mount to the front upper a-arms of the S35-3 1/8-scale buggy which are designed to add down-force for faster cornering.

Mike Garrison Aug. 11, 2017, 9:30 a.m. View Comments

The Drake big air bashing with ARRMA 6S stunt truck [VIDEO]

Even a multi-time National Champion has to have a little fun backyard bashing once in awhile. Adam Drake shared this video of himself doing a little big air bashing with the ARRMA 6S LiPo powered monster truck.

Mike Garrison Aug. 11, 2017, 8:43 a.m. View Comments

New TLR 22 4.0 stand up transmission conversion

TLR has released a new stand up transmission conversion for the 22 4.0 platform - which comes standard using a laydown style transmission.

Mike Garrison Aug. 11, 2017, 9:39 a.m. View Comments

New Tekno RC CVA driveshafts for the EB/NB48.4 buggies

Tekno RC has released new CVA driveshafts for the EB and NB48.4 1/8-scale buggies; designed to reduce wear and improve consistency.

Mike Garrison Aug. 11, 2017, 8:22 a.m. View Comments

New JQRacing GREY Edition eCar 1/8-scale buggy kit

JQRacing has announced the new GREY Edition 1/8-scale electric buggy kit now available for pre-order.

Mike Garrison Aug. 11, 2017, 8:30 a.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: Sontag, Stoub, Wyrick and Wight top first round of Spec classes

Tater Sontag was the fastest Stock 2WD driver, Dreighton Stoub topped the 13.5-turn 4WD class, Wayne Wyrick set the pace in Stadium Truck and Alan Wight was quickest in Short Course.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 11, 2017, 12:10 p.m. View Comments

Team Associated Summer Series round three recap from Fastlane Raceway

The Team Associated Summer Series includes 1/8-scale racing on the outdoor track running simultaneously with 1/10-scale racing on the indoor track. Due to nearly 4" of overnight flooding, the 1/8-scale portion of Round 3 was cancelled. A few racers m

Mike Garrison Aug. 10, 2017, 11:15 a.m. View Comments

SWORKz shared a first look at new S35-3T truggy CAD drawings

SWORKz has shared a first look at the new S35-3T nitro truggy kit with the release of four new CAD drawings surrounding all four corners of the truck.

Mike Garrison Aug. 10, 2017, 8:41 a.m. View Comments

New FX Engines low-profile engine heads

FX Engines has released new 6, 7, and 8 rib engine heads with a low-profile design to lower weight and center of gravity.

Mike Garrison Aug. 10, 2017, 8:24 a.m. View Comments

Matt Gerald returns to Red Bud, the track that changed his life

LiveRC sponsored single buggy racer, Matt Gerald, makes his return to Red Bud this weekend as part of the TORC Series. This year's Rumble at RedBud has a special meaning for Matt, as five years ago at this venue, his life changed forever.

Mike Garrison Aug. 10, 2017, 9:04 a.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: Tessmann topped seeding charts, Rivkin fastest in short course

In his first ROAR Electric Off-Road Nationals since joining XRAY, Ty Tessmann tore up The Track with the fastest three consecutive laps in 2WD, 4WD and Stadium Truck. Meanwhile, Team Associated's Spencer Rivkin set the best seeding time in Short Cour

Aaron Waldron Aug. 10, 2017, 10:14 p.m. View Comments

TLR announced new 22 4.0 SR Spec Racer 2wd buggy kit coming soon

Following in the footsteps of the 22 3.0 SR buggy, TLR has announced that a new 22 4.0 SR Spec Racer 1/10-scale 2wd buggy kit will be available mid-September, 2017.

Mike Garrison Aug. 10, 2017, 7:55 a.m. View Comments

New TLR 22-4 low-profile body debuted at ROAR Nationals

In the newest TLR blog update, JR Mitch shared a first look at a new low-profile body for the 22-4 1.0 and 2.0 buggy which made its debut today at the ROAR 1/10-scale Off-road Nationals.

Mike Garrison Aug. 10, 2017, 8:32 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: 2010 ROAR Carpet Nationals at The Track [VIDEO]

Mimis RC Track opened in 1992 and was named to simply "The Track" in 2005. The facility transformed into a full-time clay off-road track in 2012 - but not before hosting a ROAR National Championship for Carpet On-Road back in 2010 when Josh Cyrul dom

Aaron Waldron Aug. 9, 2017, 3:24 p.m. View Comments

New Capricorn C-12P 1/12-scale pan car kit

Capricorn released photos and details of its new C-12P for the 1/12-scale pan car class, with adjustable front and rear ride height, big-bore shock and versatile chassis among its features.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 9, 2017, 8:32 a.m. View Comments

Yatabe Arena to host Arrowmax Asia Cup finale in January

The Arrowmax Asia Cup will wrap up in January at Yatabe Arena in Japan, with the top non-sponsored stock and F1 drivers from each participating country receiving a free trip.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 9, 2017, 8:58 a.m. View Comments

Third annual SiKcross scheduled for September 1-3 at Pro-Line test track

The track built behind Pro-Line Racing headquarters will once again host the Sik Track Designs SiKcross - where the main events start out of a drop-down gate, and 5150 Media Productions will shoot an episode of Come Drive With Us

Aaron Waldron Aug. 9, 2017, 9:06 a.m. View Comments

Tacoma RC Raceway to host ten-hour 2WD buggy endurance race on August 27

On August 27, ten teams of five drivers will be picked out of a hat to compete in a ten-hour-long race of 13.5-powered buggies at Tacoma RC Raceway.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 9, 2017, 9:25 a.m. View Comments

New Schumacher gilet

Is the autumn weather too cold for a t-shirt, but too warm for a jacket? Schumacher RC has you covered with a new, "frost grey" padded vest.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 9, 2017, 8:41 a.m. View Comments

New RDRP brass suspension mounts for B64

These new B64 brass suspension mounts from Revolution Design Racing Products add weight down low for improved stability and can be used to adjust front-to-rear bias.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 9, 2017, 8:51 a.m. View Comments

New gold- and silver-anodized AVID Triad M3 wing buttons

AVID added gold and silver to its list of Triad M3 wing button color options.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 9, 2017, 4:15 p.m. View Comments

Double win for Grayek at Picco Cup

LCRC hosted the Picco Cup this past weekend, where AKA Products team driver Jamie Grayek won both the Nitro Buggy and Nitro Truck classes.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 9, 2017, 12:16 p.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Maxima SC1 high-gloss clear coat spray

If you're like Mike you are more worried about a good looking car than a good working one. This week Mike tested out the Maxima SC1 high-gloss clear coat spray - designed for dirt bikes and labeled "New Bike in a Can". Does the same slogan apply when

Mike Garrison Aug. 9, 2017, 9:57 a.m. View Comments

Thirtieth annual DirtRunners Challenge scheduled for September 9-10

The DirtRunners RC Car Club in Oak Ridge, New Jersey will be celebrating an impressive milestone alongside off-road and dirt oval racers of all kinds and skill levels.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 9, 2017, 11:54 a.m. View Comments

New 3DRC fan guards and Type C touring car wing, plus a first look at upcoming pinion caddies

3DRC introduced new 30mm and 40mm fan guards and a third different touring car wing design, as well as showed off images of a future pinion caddy.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 9, 2017, 10:56 a.m. View Comments

Learn how to tune throttle and brake frequency with Team Tekin's Randy Pike [VIDEO]

Team Tekin team manager Randy Pike recorded two quick clips to explain throttle and brake frequency adjustments and how they change the "feel" of your vehicle, as well as give suggested starting points.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 9, 2017, 9:38 a.m. View Comments

Optional upgrade set for Kyosho TF7 touring car

Kyosho released a new carbon fiber chassis and top deck set with updated bulkheads for the TF7 touring car, which team drivers used at the 2016 Worlds and 2017 Japanese Nationals. The set increases traction and offers additional adjustment options.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 9, 2017, 9:15 a.m. View Comments

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