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FUTURE STARS OF RC: Kamryn Ayers

The 2018 Reedy Race included quite a few female racers, and among them leading the charge was Kamryn Ayers. The Arizona native is already a West Coast example of female speed and poise. In a male-dominated industry, Ayers fights the status quo and ra

Tyler Hooks Feb. 16, 2018, 11:49 p.m. View Comments

New O.S. Engines R21 sport-level on-road racing engine

First seen in December, O.S. Engines releases more information about its new R21 on-road racing engine aimed at budget-minded drivers.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 16, 2018, 10:12 a.m. View Comments

THE UNPROFESSIONALS: Dirt Nitro Challenge picks

The Unprofessionals is a column where we, LiveRC, provide our interns or otherwise opinionated people a platform for their voice on RC matters or racing events. To kick things off, Tyler Hooks makes some bold predictions for the Dirt Nitro Challenge.

Tyler Hooks Feb. 15, 2018, 12:45 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Former Dirt Nitro Challenge champions

The 19th annual Dirt Nitro Challenge kicks off on Wednesday of next week, when the nitro off-road community (as well as tons of large-scale and U4RC racers) will gather at the Fear Farm R/C Raceway in Phoenix, AZ for what has grown into the biggest e

Aaron Waldron Feb. 13, 2018, 12:47 p.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: Five reasons why I'm excited for the Dirt Nitro Challenge

Next week, hundreds of enthusiastic hobbyists and nearly all of the RC industry’s biggest racing teams will once again transform the Fear Farm R/C Raceway complex in Phoenix, AZ into a small town of tents and RV’s for the 19th annual The Dirt Nitro C

Aaron Waldron Feb. 13, 2018, 10:20 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Tanner Stees

Tanner Stees is one of those off-road racers that started racing at a young age, so it’s difficult to believe that - at just 19-years-old, he’s been racing for over a decade. With the Dirt Nitro Challenge just over a week away, I reached out to Stees

Aaron Waldron Feb. 12, 2018, 5:10 p.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Rear motor revival

In this week's edition of "A Moment with Mike", Mike points out that there is 30+ years worth of rear motor buggies floating around, with little to no use on the race track anymore. That is, unless someone were to create a rear motor revival race to

Mike Garrison Feb. 12, 2018, 11 a.m. View Comments

POLL: Who will win Pro Truck at Dirt Nitro Challenge?

The first major nitro off-road race of the year is next weekend in Arizona. Which of these top finishers from 2017 is your pick to win the Pro Truck final on Saturday night?

Aaron Waldron Feb. 12, 2018, 9:10 a.m. View Comments

EXCLUSIVE: Neidhart and Maifield talk about world champ’s return to Team Orion

When Team Orion announced a new two-year contract extension with double world champion Ryan Maifield this morning, I reached out to both Maifield and Orion founder Philippe Neidhart for the scoop on what happened — and to dig into a few juicy rumors.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 9, 2018, 1:33 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Previous Team Associated SLA-printed prototypes

Nearly two years ago, Team Associated published a photo of a never-before-seen, three-gear, lay down transmission with a case and brace made of a cool, clear material that made the RC world go nuts - it was our first look at what became the B6 buggy.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 8, 2018, 6:23 p.m. View Comments

Second batch of Team Associated B6.1 teasers bolster existing rumors

Another new shot of a prototype 2WD buggy from Team Associated suggests that most of the changes will be in the rear of the car — like a suspected split-diff case.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 8, 2018, 10:59 a.m. View Comments

Detailed rear-end photos of Team Associated B6.1 prototype confirm new rear arms and transmission

Just before Noon CT, Team Associated published another batch of photos showing an SLA-printed prototype of its upcoming 2WD buggy, which show off items we expected would be included - and suggests we may see an official announcement tomorrow.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 8, 2018, 1:33 p.m. View Comments

New HUDY ball joint wrench

HUDY has released a new ball joint wrench designed to aid in assembling ball joints onto steering rods.

Mike Garrison Feb. 8, 2018, 9:58 a.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Armor Kote spray shine coating

Armor Kote is a popular product for repelling mud and grime while keeping the shine among TORC full-scale short course truck and buggy racers, but does it work as well when applied to R/C? Brad Shearer, Reedy Race Open 2wd winner, tests and reviews t

Mike Garrison Feb. 7, 2018, 9:30 a.m. View Comments

Watch how to set up a starter box for both buggy and truggy with Ty Tessmann [VIDEO]

Ty Tessmann shows you how to set up one starter box for use with both buggy and truggy.

Mike Garrison Feb. 6, 2018, 11:57 a.m. View Comments

WHERE’S WALDO: A sunny outlook on the changing RC industry landscape

For the last decade, I’ve worried aloud that the transformation of how RC manufacturers and tracks could eventually cause the entire racing scene to implode on itself. But while change means that something becomes different, it doesn’t necessarily me

Aaron Waldron Feb. 6, 2018, 5:12 p.m. View Comments

New RC Speed Secrets "Beast Mode" R1 V16 motor performance kit

RC Speed Secrets has released their new "Beast Mode" performance kit for the R1 Wurks V16 series motors, which includes Titanium screws, Titanium motor ring, and ceramic bearings.

Mike Garrison Feb. 5, 2018, 10:50 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Toby Hamson

In addition to racing electric, nitro and vintage off-road vehicles, as well as dirt oval, veteran hobbyist Toby Hamson is part of the group that formed 46RC Raceway to keep indoor dirt off-road alive in his area. Learn more about the track's future,

Aaron Waldron Feb. 5, 2018, 4:50 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Should major events be held on temporary tracks?

How do you feel about holding some of the biggest events in RC racing on a course that's built only for one week?

Aaron Waldron Feb. 5, 2018, 8:50 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Racing - The ultimate family bond

There is an old saying, "A family that races together, stays together." Mike reminisces on his childhood growing up in a racing family, and hopes to encourage other parents and families to get involved and support their youngsters in the world of R/C

Mike Garrison Feb. 2, 2018, 11:11 a.m. View Comments

LRC: Watch the 2018 Reedy Race Heritage Video [VIDEO]

Every year at the Reedy International Off-Road Race of Champions, we put together a montage of interviews and past action clips to commemorate the special place the event holds in the heart of the RC racing industry. The video is shown on a projectio

Aaron Waldron Feb. 2, 2018, 1:55 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: 2017 Snowbird Nationals results and replays [VIDEO]

Last year, a total of 696 entries competed in the 22 classes evenly split between the road course and oval portions of the Snowbird Nationals. Here are the results and replays of all 22 A-Main events - as well as the Figure 8 final!

Aaron Waldron Feb. 1, 2018, 11:16 a.m. View Comments

FUTURE STARS OF RC: Joona Haatanen

Finland might not be the first country that comes to mind when talking about champion RC racers, but that isn't stopping young wheelman Joona Haatanen from making a name for himself on the international stage. With an EOS TQ, EOS podiums, EUROS final

Tyler Hooks Jan. 31, 2018, 2:58 p.m. View Comments

BREAKING: Anderson split from XRAY

After more than a decade as a member of the XRAY team, EA Motorsports founder and former Snowbirds Nationals winner Eric Anderson is competing this weekend with new cars.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 31, 2018, 3:17 p.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: The brightest highlight of this year’s Reedy Race

The 23rd running of the Reedy International Off-Road Race of Champions packed a ton of awesome racing action into three days, with some of the best drivers in the world dicing for position at OCRC Raceway. It also blew away our previous record for mo

Aaron Waldron Jan. 30, 2018, 6:26 p.m. View Comments

New XRAY aluminum T4 suspension arms

XRAY has released new aluminum suspension arms for the T4 series touring car, designed for high-traction surfaces.

Mike Garrison Jan. 29, 2018, 9:46 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Jorn Neumann speaks about Schumacher switch

Three-time European Champion Jorn Neumann gives his feelings about a rough weekend at the Reedy Race and the details about his most recent move for this week’s Talk It Up Tuesday.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 29, 2018, 4:56 p.m. View Comments

POLL: What's the worse way to lose — getting taken out, or crashing on your own?

If you're going to get beat in the last corner of a race, which is more frustrating: a wreck that's not your fault, or one that is?

Aaron Waldron Jan. 29, 2018, 9:45 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: The future of R/C - Twelve racers at a time

After hosting his annual "Off-Road JAM" 1/10-scale off-road race this past weekend, Mike has shared the highlight of his weekend, and what he feels is a good sign for the R/C industry - the Novice class.

Mike Garrison Jan. 29, 2018, 12:34 a.m. View Comments

Rohde's Rants - Congrats to the Reedy Race 2WD Open Champion

Brandon takes a moment to reflect upon the 2018 Reedy Race - and its newly crowned 2WD Open Champion.

Brandon Rohde Jan. 26, 2018, 2:46 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: All five tracks that have hosted the Silver State

One of the biggest pieces of news from this week was the announcement that Joey Christensen of The Dirt Racing has put together a deal with the South Point Hotel and Casino to keep the annual Silver State alive in Las Vegas, Nevada. It will be the si

Aaron Waldron Jan. 25, 2018, 1:21 p.m. View Comments

Watch Ty Tessmann Pro Tip: Becoming a Pro Racer [VIDEO]

Ty Tessmann shares his tips on how to become a pro R/C car racer.

Mike Garrison Jan. 25, 2018, 10:42 a.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Exotek Racing EB410 Bulkhead Saver Camber Plate

Some racers have claimed the front bulkhead of the Tekno RC EB410 as a "weak point" of the buggy in the event of a hard crash or impact to the front end. For this week's Thursday Testimonials product review, Mike has purchased and tested Exotek Racin

Mike Garrison Jan. 24, 2018, 10:01 a.m. View Comments

The Dirt Racing announced 2018 Silver State Off-Road Race

Joey Christensen of The Dirt Racing announced the Silver State Off-Road Race 2018 is confirmed indoors at the South Point Hotel in Las Vegas, with more details coming soon.

Mike Garrison Jan. 23, 2018, 10:20 a.m. View Comments

WHERE’S WALDO: Three different RC racing strategies

As I evaluated my pre-race predictions from last week’s column against what went down over the weekend (which, aside from failing to predict the utter collapse of some of those I thought were favorites and underestimating the incapability of those at

Aaron Waldron Jan. 23, 2018, 4:18 p.m. View Comments

POLL: What was your favorite part of the Reedy Race?

There was a lot of great racing to watch this past weekend. What was the most enjoyable moment of the action?

Aaron Waldron Jan. 22, 2018, 9:34 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: 10 ways staying in the hospital is like a bad day at the R/C track

After an unexpected turn for the worse, Mike spent a week hospitalized with a stomach virus. During that time he learned that being in the hospital resembles a bad day at the R/C track in more ways than one.

Mike Garrison Jan. 22, 2018, 11:01 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Martin Wollanka on his switch to SWORKz

Martin Wollanka has won Austrian championships in a variety of classes, from 1/12-scale on-road to nitro off-road, and made finals appearances at the European Championships including a runner-up finish as part of the XRAY team. He was one of the bigg

Aaron Waldron Jan. 22, 2018, 4:45 p.m. View Comments

REEDY: Watch Brittany Tozser's 2WD main event mic'd up [VIDEO]

We put a microphone on 11-year-old Brittany Tozser to listen to her own in-race commentary during the L-Main of 2WD. Check it out!

Aaron Waldron Jan. 20, 2018, 7:06 p.m. View Comments

REEDY: Stoub secured Open 2WD TQ with fastest time in final round [VIDEO]

Hobbywing-powered Yokomo US driver Dreighton Stoub drove his Team Yokomo buggy to the fastest time in the final round of Open 2WD qualifying and won the combined-times tiebreaker over Brad Shearer by 4.534 seconds to earn the front row on the startin

Aaron Waldron Jan. 20, 2018, 3:27 p.m. View Comments

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