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WORLDS: Inside Marc Fischer's Worlds touring car

The Capricorn star is off to a great start here at the 2016 IFMAR ISTC World Champion with excellent speed and strong finishes in free practice.

Thomas Tran Aug. 25, 2016, 3:17 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Numbers by the chart! [UPDATED]

Countries, car manufacturers, electronics, motors, batteries, and ESC's are all on display here at the IFMAR ISTC World Championships and have you ever wondered who's using what and what's most popular at such an event?

Thomas Tran Aug. 25, 2016, 8:58 p.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Bruno strikes first in opening ISTC round

Many hours have been spent on dialing in cars setup and learning the track, but we've finally entered the qualifying rounds here after 6 rounds of practice - and XRAY's Bruno Coelho drew first blood.

Thomas Tran Aug. 25, 2016, 3:18 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Inside Defending Champion Naoto Matsukura's Worlds touring car

Defending touring car IFMAR World Champion, Naoto Matsukura has just won his 4th 1/12th scale title a few days ago here in Beijing and is geared up to defend his crown against the world's best drivers. Trying many things in free practice, Matsukura i

Thomas Tran Aug. 25, 2016, 2:03 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Inside Marc Rheinard's Worlds touring car

After a shaky start in free practice 1 and 2, Rheinard looks like he's back on track and posting top 5 free practice times as the 3 time IFMAR ISTC is looking to add a 4th title this year. With the track being totally 'green', the team has made the a

Thomas Tran Aug. 24, 2016, 10:25 p.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Wilck shows his speed early in seeding

After 2 rounds of seeding finished, the track is starting to evolve and the grip on the rise as the times are definitely starting to drop. The sun also making an appearance is also aiding in the grip with tempatures finally near yesterday's hot and h

Thomas Tran Aug. 24, 2016, 11:49 p.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Every former IFMAR ISTC world champion in history

The International Scale Touring Car class was added to the IFMAR Electric On-Road World Championships as a provisional category in 1998 - here's a list of the drivers who've won the title.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 23, 2016, 9:40 p.m. View Comments

WORLDS: ISTC World Championship broadcast schedule [UPDATED]

Here's when you'll need to log on to watch every lap of the IFMAR Touring Car World Championship live from Beijing!

Aaron Waldron Aug. 23, 2016, 8:30 p.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Inside the Fengtai Sports Center asphalt track for the ISTC world championship

The IFMAR World Championship for the International Scale Touring Car category begins with the first of two days of practice on Wednesday morning, as the fastest electric on-road racers in the world head outside to the purpose-built asphalt course on-

Aaron Waldron Aug. 23, 2016, 12:48 a.m. View Comments

LiveRC welcomes Erik Jensen to the crew full-time

Erik Jensen has been a part of LiveRC's streaming broadcasts since the first international event in 2008 - and now he's going to be working for us full-time.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 23, 2016, 4:50 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Matsukura takes his fourth 1/12-scale title with A2 win!

A1 saw Naoto Matsukura shoot to the front and take over the lead from Marc Rheinard. Once the 12th scale specialist was in charge, the pace was too great for the field as Matsukura would cruise to an easy win.

Thomas Tran Aug. 22, 2016, 3:52 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Maximum Matsukura takes over to win A1

The wait is over. After days of practice, qualifying, and intense battles on the track... we are ready to start the triple A-main event to find out who will end up where and who will be crowned the 2016 IFMAR 12th scale World Champion.

Thomas Tran Aug. 22, 2016, 2:08 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Inside Marc Rheinard's 1/12-scale Worlds car

The iconic colors of Marc Rheinard can be see everywhere in the onroad and offroad scene. This 4 time World Champion is always a factor no matter what car he drives. With 1 World title in 12th scale and current defending IFMAR 12th scale champion, Rh

Thomas Tran Aug. 22, 2016, 2:42 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: IFMAR 1/12-Scale World Championship A-Final replays and full results [VIDEO]

Relive the three 8-minute A-Main races from the IFMAR 1/12-Scale World Championships from Beijing China - watch the replays and check out the full results here!

Aaron Waldron Aug. 22, 2016, 5:17 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Matsukura makes good in round 2

The first round of qualifying was tough for some, but great for others like round 1 TQ Akio Sobue. As we move into round 2, those who didn't do well will look to improve their results in round 2. One of those looking to improve is 3 time 1/12th scale

Thomas Tran Aug. 21, 2016, 2:46 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Rheinard closed Day One with fourth round TQ and overnight points lead

After struggling with pace and consistency in practice, defending champion Marc Rheinard progressed through the first four rounds of qualifying, eventually setting the fastest time in the final run on Sunday and leading the overall points.

Thomas Tran Aug. 21, 2016, 5:28 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Kitazawa TQ's as Japanese drivers finish top 5 in round 3

The Japanese drivers are here and on a mission today at the 2016 IFMAR 1/12th scale World Championship. Round 1 went to Akio Sobue. Round 2 was dominated by Naoto Matsukura. Finally in round 3, we have another Japanese driver earning TQ in round 3...

Thomas Tran Aug. 21, 2016, 4:03 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Sobue a surprise TQ in first round of qualifying.

After top seed Naoto Matsukura smacked a board and tucked the front bumper of his body shell, fellow Japanese driver Akio Sobue prevailed to set the fastest time of the round.

Thomas Tran Aug. 21, 2016, 1:46 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Matsukura fastest in final round, Rheinard to start finals from front of grid

Three-time winner Naoto Matsukura set the fastest time in the last round of qualifying, but it's the defending champ Marc Rheinard that will lead the field into turn one.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 21, 2016, 11:11 p.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Inside Naoto Matsukura's 1/12-scale Worlds car

One of the most talked about cars in the pits is Naoto's Roche Rapide 2017 as it's something he's been testing for a long time with Max Ma with the desire to perfect the ultimate 1/12th scale weapon. With hours and hours of testing and input from Nao

Thomas Tran Aug. 21, 2016, 1:40 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Inside Hideo Kitazawa's 1/12-scale Worlds car

Perhaps one of the more unfamiliar name in the international race scene, Morotech's Hideo Kitazawa is a race veteran and a beast in his own right. Showing great pace here at the IFMAR 1/12th scale World Championship, Kitazawa is a previous World's A-

Thomas Tran Aug. 21, 2016, 10:17 p.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Rheinard reigns supreme in round 5

The 2nd day of qualifying is underway here at the IFMAR World Championship in Beijing, China. The order is currently defending WC Marc Rheinard with the lead over Akio Sobue and Hideo Kitazawa in 3rd. Starting on pole will be a huge advantage as this

Thomas Tran Aug. 21, 2016, 9:21 p.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Inside Akio Sobue's 1/12th scale Worlds car

After the 1st day of qualifying wrapped up, Japanese ace Akio Sobue is really starting to find his groove after 4 rounds sitting 2nd overall.

Thomas Tran Aug. 21, 2016, 8:37 p.m. View Comments

WORLDS: New Reedy 510R speed control spotted

While checking out ROAR national champion Keven Hebert's Team Associated 12R5.2, we snuck a peek at a prototype Reedy 510R speed control.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 20, 2016, 10:11 p.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Matsukura topped seeding as Rheinard's struggles continued

Three-time former world champ Naoto Matsukura set the fastest seeding time in the first round of practice and it held up through the morning, while rival Marc Rheinard improved to seventh in round two.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 20, 2016, 11:41 p.m. View Comments

Pro-Line Racing Come Drive With Us episode from 2016 ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals [VIDEO]

Sit back, grab a snack, and watch this 54-minute documentary on the 2016 ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals - the latest episode in the Pro-Line Racing Come Drive With Us series from 5150 Media Productions.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 20, 2016, 10:45 p.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Every former 1/12-Scale World Champion in IFMAR history

Here's a list of every driver to win the previous 18 runnings of the oldest electric racing category in IFMAR competition, the 1/12-scale class.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 20, 2016, 7:08 p.m. View Comments

WORLDS: 1/12-Scale Electric On-Road Broadcast Schedule [UPDATED]

Want to know when to tune in to watch the IFMAR World Championships for the 1/12-Scale class? Click here!

Aaron Waldron Aug. 20, 2016, 6:40 p.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Matsukura fastest after Day One of practice

Three-time former champion Naoto Matsukura had the fastest seed time in Saturday's practice sessions.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 20, 2016, 5:36 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Inside Keven Hebert's 1/12-scale Worlds car

The long-time Team Associated on-road ace Keven Hebert is here in Beijing for a shot at a Worlds title in 1/12-scale and 1/10-scale touring car. Keven has won many titles and championships along the way, but still seeking to add the World Champion mo

Thomas Tran Aug. 20, 2016, 8:21 p.m. View Comments