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Vik's rental car break-in featured on local news

Fox TV affiliate in Phoenix put together a story on Tyler Vik's rental car being broken into and his gear being stolen.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 24, 2015, 7:48 a.m. View Comments

ProTek RC charges multiple packs at once with new parallel charge board

New accessory from ProTek RC turns any charger into a multi-channel unit.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 24, 2015, 1:19 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Michael Schoettler

The 4WD class winner from the Winter Indoor Nationals talks about racing RC cars for fun.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 24, 2015, 12:14 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Which DNC Pro main event was more fun to watch?

Both Pro finals at The Dirt Nitro Challenge were incredible. Which one did you enjoy more?

Aaron Waldron Feb. 23, 2015, 7:38 a.m. View Comments

DNC: Inside Ryan Maifield's Pro Buggy-winning 8IGHT 3.0

Here's an in-depth look at the TLR buggy that Ryan Maifield drove to a stunning victory on Sunday Night in Phoenix, AZ.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 22, 2015, 9:12 p.m. View Comments

DNC: Maifield passed Cavalieri with two laps to go to win Pro Buggy [REPLAY]

The 2015 Dirt Nitro Challenge concluded with an incredible race between former teammates, as local favorite Ryan Maifield got the lead for good with two laps to go.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 22, 2015, 7:38 p.m. View Comments

DNC: Inside Ronnefalk's Pro Truck-winning D8T

Take a look under the Lexan of the truck David Ronnefalk used to make Dirt Nitro Challenge history

Aaron Waldron Feb. 22, 2015, 8:34 a.m. View Comments

DNC: New products from JConcepts for 1/8- and 1/5-scale vehicles

JConcepts pulled out all the stops with a new 1/8-scale truck wheel and tires, new 1/5-scale tires, and an adjustable tire stick.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 22, 2015, 3:50 p.m. View Comments

DNC: RC Addiction fuels up and warms up in Phoenix

Nitro fuel and Hot Headz engine heaters RC Addiction Products

Aaron Waldron Feb. 22, 2015, 5:12 p.m. View Comments

DNC: RC Wives hit the Dirt Nitro Challenge

New company and social media community dedicated to the women who support their RC racing significant others makes a big splash at RC's biggest race.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 22, 2015, 12:05 p.m. View Comments

DNC: Inside Ty Tessmann's title-winning E-Buggy

Take a look at the Tekno RC-converted HB buggy that Tessmann drove to his first DNC title in electric.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 21, 2015, 5:08 p.m. View Comments

DNC: Ty Tessmann earns first E-Buggy title with tone-to-tone victory [REPLAY]

Ty Tessmann earned the biggest 1/8-Scale Electric Buggy win of his career in convincing fashion over Ryan Maifield - who started tenth on the grid!

Aaron Waldron Feb. 21, 2015, 4:19 p.m. View Comments

DNC: Ronnefalk outduels Tessmann to win Pro Truck final [REPLAY]

David Ronnefalk became the first European driver to win a Pro nitro class at the Nitro Challenge after an incredible battle with his teammate. Watch the replays and top five JConcepts Pit Report interviews here!

Aaron Waldron Feb. 21, 2015, 7:59 p.m. View Comments

DNC: Hitec's new on-board cameras and programmable servos

Hitec showed off two new HD video camera models and six updated programmable servos.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 21, 2015, 4:55 a.m. View Comments

DNC: Tekno RC's trick new tools

Five Allen wrenches and four nut drivers with innovative new features and perhaps the best handles ever.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 21, 2015, 8:38 a.m. View Comments

DNC: Thieves raid Vik's rental car - and took nearly everything

Tyler Vik found the windows of his rented Chevy SUV smashed in the hotel parking lot this morning, leaving him with only the items he had taken into the room last night.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 21, 2015, 7:43 a.m. View Comments

DNC: Inside the Tekno RC A-Main-qualifying vehicles of Ryan Lutz and Joe Bornhorst

Ryan Lutz and Joe Bornhorst are racing at The Dirt Nitro Challenge for the first time, both making the Pro-class A-Mains.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 21, 2015, 12:11 p.m. View Comments

DNC: Tessmann clinched Pro E-Buggy TQ with new track record [REPLAY]

Ty Tessmann claimed the top qualifying spot in the elite Electric 1/8-Scale Buggy division with the fastest run of the week.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 20, 2015, 12:59 p.m. View Comments

DNC: RC Concept US tour brings new engine to first Nitro Challenge

The RC Concept MC5 engine is being used at its biggest event yet, in the hands of several drivers including RC Concept USA's Jerome Treignier.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 20, 2015, 11:49 a.m. View Comments

Motorama Broadcast Info

Information about LiveRC's coverage of 2015 Motorama.

Brandon Rohde Feb. 20, 2015, 12:18 p.m. View Comments

DNC: Defending champ Tessmann fastest in round two by .022 seconds

Tessmann edged a surprise run by Elliott Boots to move into a tie for the overall with one round to go.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 20, 2015, 3:39 p.m. View Comments

Factory Team shock shaft pliers make for scratch-free building

Team Associated Factory Team shock shaft pliers provide an easy way to fasten shock ends without scratching or damaging the protective finish.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 20, 2015, 1:28 p.m. View Comments

DNC: Ronnefalk takes round three, Tessmann earns overall TQ

HB teammates David Ronnefalk and Ty Tessmann finished first and second, which was enough for defending champion Ty Tessmann to earn Top Qualifying honors and the front row of the grid.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 20, 2015, 9:27 p.m. View Comments

DNC: Maifield and Phend turn TLR 1-2 in opening Pro Buggy round [REPLAYS]

Team Losi Racing drivers Ryan Maifield and Dakotah Phend outshone the field to kick off Pro Buggy qualifying

Aaron Waldron Feb. 20, 2015, 8:16 a.m. View Comments

DNC: Ronnefalk tops Tessmann in second round of Pro E-Buggy, Tessmann TQ after two

HB teammates Ronnefalk and Tessmann went 1-2 on Thursday evening ahead of AMain.com driver Austin Blair.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 20, 2015, 3:27 a.m. View Comments

DNC: Tessmann wins thrilling third round, Tebo overall Pro Truck TQ [REPLAYS]

Tessmann, Tebo, and Ronnefalk battled down to the wire for the overall in Pro Truck, and though Tessmann edged Tebo by just 15-hundredths in the final round Tebo won the combined time tiebreaker.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 20, 2015, 6:07 a.m. View Comments

DNC: Hobby People testing water of racing market with "Pro" servo and touch-screen charger

New HP-Pro BL-320 digital brushless servo and Activator Ultra 100 charger would be at home on any pit table.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 20, 2015, 10:20 a.m. View Comments

DNC: Jared Tebo makes Mx-O.S. debut

Jared Tebo rejoined Maxima fuel in 2014 and switched to Mx engines this season, racing with the O.S.-based mill for the first time this weekend.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 19, 2015, 12:30 p.m. View Comments

DNC: Tebo earns round two TQ of Pro Truck, Ronnefalk atop overnight standings

Former champion Jared Tebo set the fastest time on Thursday evening while program problems push third round of qualifying to Friday morning.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 19, 2015, 5:06 p.m. View Comments

DNC: Ronnefalk leads HB 1-2 of first Pro Truck qualifying round

David Ronnefalk edged teammate and defending champion Ty Tessmann for the fastest time in round one

Aaron Waldron Feb. 19, 2015, 9:44 a.m. View Comments

DNC: New colors for DE Racing SpeedLine Plus wheels

DE Racing's innovative new Speedline Plus wheels for 1/8-scale buggies and trucks now available in a variety of colors.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 19, 2015, 7:34 a.m. View Comments

DNC: Inside Darren Bloomfield's prototype electric Agama A215 buggy

Darren Bloomfield is running a brushless conversion for the Agama A215 that reflects the upcoming all-inclusive kit version.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 19, 2015, 8:10 a.m. View Comments

DNC: Tessmann takes first round of Pro Electric Buggy

HB driver Ty Tessmann finished the first round of the top electric buggy class with the fastest time.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 19, 2015, 11:57 a.m. View Comments

DNC: Inside defending double champion Ty Tessmann's cars - including the new D815 Worlds Edition

Ty Tessmann swept last year's Pro Truck and Buggy classes on his way to the best year of his career. Not only is he back with his tried-and-true truck, but he's got a new buggy commemorating his world championship.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 19, 2015, 4:37 a.m. View Comments

Schumacher's new large-scale tires have mini-sized spikes

New Yellow compound Minispikes for 1/5-scale racing on grass and astroturf.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 18, 2015, 5:49 p.m. View Comments

MODX releases new line of sensored brushless motors

Michigan-based MODX launches with a complete line of sensored brushless motors designed for racing.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 18, 2015, 5:08 p.m. View Comments

DNC: Carson Wernimont fuels up with VP-Powermaster

Among the myriad changes to his list of sponsors for 2015 comes a new fuel manufacturer for the Worlds podium finisher.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 18, 2015, 12:55 p.m. View Comments

DNC: Cavalieri to make Mx debut with updated Associated RC8B2 prototype

Not only is this year's Dirt Nitro Challenge the first race for IFMAR Worlds runner-up Ryan Cavalieri to use Mx engines and fuel, but there are changes to the car as well.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 18, 2015, 9:01 a.m. View Comments

Rivkin and Kinwald go vertical with epic wall-rides at Warehouse 3

Why throw a whip when you can drive up the wall? Watch two Team Associated teammates from Arizona, Spencer Rivkin and Brian Kinwald, score thousands of Tony Hawk points at their local indoor track.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 18, 2015, 11:58 a.m. View Comments

New LiPo packs from Vampire Racing

2015-edition 2S batteries in stick, saddle, and shorty configurations

Aaron Waldron Feb. 18, 2015, 4:57 p.m. View Comments

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