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WHERE’S WALDO: Hometown heroes and one-track wonders

The best racers in the world can adapt to any track and surface condition in just a few practice runs, but even they can have trouble keeping up with a local hotshot that has thousands more laps of experience. Are you a well-rounded racer, or a one-t

Aaron Waldron Dec. 5, 2017, 2:39 p.m. View Comments

Watch Traxxas go behind the scenes with YouTube star Roman Atwood [VIDEO]

A few months ago, the Traxxas Underground Team flew out to Ohio for a behind-the-scenes look at Roman Atwood's new RED series, Roman Atwood's Day Dreams! The Traxxas Monster Truck Tour met up with Roman at his house to give a deserving family a day o

Mike Garrison Dec. 5, 2017, 10:21 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Ronda Drake

She's one of the fastest women to ever pick up a radio, and she met her husband — a multi-time national champion — at the track. Learn more about Ronda Drake's life and RC racing career in this week's Talk It Up Tuesday.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 4, 2017, 4:09 p.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: The man cave cat

After being banned from working on R/C cars in the house, Mike's wife helped him to build an R/C man cave garage to work instead. Despite it being more than he had hoped for, there is one thing missing, and Mike has used his R/C racing mindset to dev

Mike Garrison Dec. 4, 2017, 9:57 a.m. View Comments

POLL: Did you buy anything RC-related on Black Friday/Cyber Monday?

Last week was the kickoff of the big holiday shopping season, with tons of deals offered by all sorts of RC companies. Did you buy anything for yourself or someone else?

Aaron Waldron Dec. 4, 2017, 8:01 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Mayo and Rivkin won inaugural Reedy Outdoor Off-Road Championships

Wednesday, November 29 marked the two-year anniversary of the inaugural Reedy Outdoor Off-Road Championships at Hot Rod Hobbies. The event was originally pitched as a return to the roots of off-road racing, with a watered dirt track requiring the use

Aaron Waldron Nov. 30, 2017, 3:24 p.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: MIP Speed Tip power driver hex wrench inserts

After a few too many broken hex tips and inserts, Mike set out to find something that could withstand the battery powered abuse of his cordless driver. For this week's Thursday Testimonials he has tested and reviewed the MIP Speed Tips. Did he find t

Mike Garrison Nov. 29, 2017, 3:07 p.m. View Comments

WHERE’S WALDO: Is Black Friday a black mark on the RC racing scene?

This past Friday - the day following the U.S. holiday of Thanksgiving and recognized as the biggest retail shopping day of the year — was a great chance to score great deals on a variety of RC equipment from a myriad different superstores and manufac

Aaron Waldron Nov. 29, 2017, 12:04 a.m. View Comments

Watch how to clean and prep your vehicle for racing with Adam Drake [VIDEO]

Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing has shared how he cleans and prepares his vehicles for racing.

Mike Garrison Nov. 28, 2017, 9:34 a.m. View Comments

Watch the top R/C crashes of 2017 from Traxxas [VIDEO]

Traxxas has recapped a year of R/C videos with some of the best crashes captured in 4K along the way.

Mike Garrison Nov. 28, 2017, 8:58 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Chase Ordog

Under the guidance of a former world champ, this Phoenix-area high schooler hit the national spotlight earlier this fall when he beat 75 other drivers to capture the Stock Buggy class title at the Team Associated Off-Road Championships at Trackside H

Aaron Waldron Nov. 27, 2017, 4:15 p.m. View Comments

POLL: What was the biggest surprise of the IFMAR Worlds?

Now that you've had a week to sit back and reflect on what happened at the Electric Off-Road World Championships in China, what do you think was the most notable story?

Aaron Waldron Nov. 27, 2017, 7:10 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Calendar clashing

After a Thanksgiving break spent over eating and scrolling through social media, Mike has chosen to discuss the topic of "calendar clashing" between competing tracks and events. He has shared his opinion on nearby tracks scheduling their bigger event

Mike Garrison Nov. 27, 2017, 8:25 a.m. View Comments

LRC: Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday weekend

LiveRC will be closed from November 23-27 so that our staff can celebrate with their families.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 22, 2017, 3:44 p.m. View Comments

WHERE’S WALDO: Complaining from the comfort of one's couch

Despite, and perhaps because of, unprecedented publicity, one of the RC industry's most important events was subject to a near-constant stream of criticism of the event from those a half a world away.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 22, 2017, 8:01 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: One of the most exciting IFMAR Worlds to date

Mike spent his Monday morning reflecting on the 2017 IFMAR 1/10-scale Off-Road World Championships, congratulating the newly crowned champion Ryan Maifield, and saying thank you to everyone involved for provided what he considered to be one of the mo

Mike Garrison Nov. 20, 2017, 11:19 a.m. View Comments

Cody King to Serpent? [UPDATED]

While the electric off-road world competes at the IFMAR Worlds in China, a rumor has surfaced that former nitro off-road world champion Cody King has signed with Serpent.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 17, 2017, 1:42 a.m. View Comments

9 tips for winter R/C racing from A Main Hobbies

A Main Hobbies has put together a list of 9 helpful tips as winter approaches to ensure a successful season of racing.

Mike Garrison Nov. 17, 2017, 8:45 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Watch a replay of the opening ceremonies [VIDEO]

Watch the incredible pageantry of the IFMAR Electric Off-Road Worlds Opening Ceremonies from Xiamen, China, where each of the national teams were introduced and the crowd was addressed by race and government officials.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 16, 2017, 5:52 a.m. View Comments

Watch how to clean and service CVA driveshafts with Adam Drake [VIDEO]

Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing shows you how clean and service CVA driveshafts.

Mike Garrison Nov. 14, 2017, 11:32 a.m. View Comments

New ArndtCraft brand and product line

After a life changing injury, Michael Arndt found an escape by racing R/C cars. Combining his knowledge of full-size cars, his passion for R/C, and his desire to "tinker and design", Arndt has launched his own aftermarket R/C brand known as ArndtCraf

Mike Garrison Nov. 14, 2017, 9:50 a.m. View Comments

POLL: Which car brand will win the IFMAR 4WD World Championship?

What 4WD buggy brand do you think will be the first to cross the finish line in the finals on Saturday evening?

Aaron Waldron Nov. 13, 2017, 6:38 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: To bump or not to bump

This week Mike has discussed the topic of race format for 1/10-scale off-road racing, and has his opinion as to whether or not events such as the ROAR Nationals and IFMAR Worlds should allow bump-ups into the triple A-Mains.

Mike Garrison Nov. 13, 2017, 12:02 p.m. View Comments

WORLDS: 2WD qualifying day threatened by rain

When the racers in Xiamen, China woke up Monday morning to board the bus for the start of 2WD Qualifying at the 2017 IFMAR Worlds, they found the city — and the proposed timetable - soaking wet.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 12, 2017, 5:27 p.m. View Comments

WORLDS: 2017 IFMAR Electric Off-Road World Championships broadcast schedule [UPDATED]

Want to watch this week's IFMAR Electric Off-Road Worlds live from the ARC International in Xiamen, China? Here's when you'll need to log on and tune in.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 11, 2017, 2:19 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Every IFMAR Electric Off-Road Worlds winner in history

Although the electric off-road scene isn’t quite as old as 1/8-scale nitro or 1/12-scale electric on-road, the biannual event which determines the world champions for the 1/10-scale electric 2WD and 4WD buggy classes is perhaps the most prestigious a

Aaron Waldron Nov. 10, 2017, 2:55 a.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: 1up Racing grease and bearing oil Pro Pack

For this week's Thursday Testimonials product review, Mike had the opportunity to try out the latest in high performance grease and bearing oil from Randy Caster's growing brand - 1up Racing.

Mike Garrison Nov. 9, 2017, 8:14 a.m. View Comments

FUTURE STARS OF RC: AJ Schumacher

At just fifteen years old, Schumacher has climbed the ranks of the southwest RC scene and emerged as one of the top young nitro racers in the U.S.

Tyler Hooks Nov. 8, 2017, 4:05 p.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: Who to watch at the Worlds

The 2017 IFMAR Electric Off-Road World Championships in Xiamen, China kicks off this weekend with registration on Saturday. To get ready for the race, I dug through past Worlds results as well as this year’s Reedy Race, ROAR Nationals, EFRA Euros and

Aaron Waldron Nov. 7, 2017, 11:33 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Who will win the IFMAR 4WD world championship?

The start of the IFMAR World Championships in China is less than a week away. Who is your pick to win the 4WD title?

Aaron Waldron Nov. 6, 2017, 10:14 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Yokomo US team manager Joe Pillars

Silly season got off to an early start this year with a handful of drivers making moves before the end of the 2017 season, but the biggest surprise so far came when Joe Pillars, a staple in the Kyosho pits for over a decade, made the jump to Team Yok

Aaron Waldron Nov. 6, 2017, 6:41 p.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Top 5 things to watch for at the IFMAR Worlds

We are exactly one week away from the start of 2wd buggy qualifying for the 2017 IFMAR 1/10-scale Off-Road World Championships, held in Xiamen, China. As with any World Championship event, there is a long list of things to keep an eye on, however, Mi

Mike Garrison Nov. 3, 2017, 9:24 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Kinwald and Hirosaka won 1997 IFMAR Worlds [VIDEO]

This year’s IFMAR World Championship, to be held in Xiamen, China, will mark the 20th anniversary of a special highlight in the RC world, particularly for two of the biggest stars the RC world has ever known: Brian Kinwald and Masami Hirosaka.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 2, 2017, 7:52 p.m. View Comments

FUTURE STARS OF RC: Lee Setser

The East Coast is a booming place for new young drivers looking to make a name for themselves on a national scale. Lee Setser is a perfect example, with solid showings in both 1/8-scale and 1/10-scale at some of the biggest races in the country. Tyle

Tyler Hooks Nov. 1, 2017, 4:31 p.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: ReCharge RC mobile game app

For this week's Thursday Testimonials review, Mike fires up his phone to play and review what could be the most talked about R/C racing mobile game app on the market today - ReCharge RC.

Mike Garrison Nov. 1, 2017, 10:20 p.m. View Comments

BREAKING: Pillars split from Kyosho

Shortly before 7:30 PM CT, Kyosho America posted a note on its Facebook page acknowledging that long-time team manager Joe Pillars had resigned.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 31, 2017, 8:16 p.m. View Comments

WHERE’S WALDO: Are touring car racers tired of rubber tires?

Until the 2009 season, touring cars prepared for carpet racing in the U.S. were predominately fitted with foam tires. Prolevelrc owner Drew Ellis thinks that a new foam formula — with spec tires and easy-to-follow rules — could help spark growth in t

Aaron Waldron Oct. 31, 2017, 9:07 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Which car brand will win the IFMAR 2WD World Championship?

As the countdown to the Worlds in China continues, what team do you think will win the coveted 2WD title?

Aaron Waldron Oct. 30, 2017, 10:12 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Jennifer Lathrop

Not only has Jennifer Lathrop been racing off-road with her husband, Randy, for six years, but she's also one of the fastest dirt oval racers in the country. Learn more about Jennifer "Sippy Cup" Lathrop in this week's Talk It Up Tuesday.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 30, 2017, 10:55 p.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: 13.5 4wd buggy class - good or bad?

Mike is an avid fan of anything 4wd, and personally he welcomes the growing 13.5 4wd buggy class in 1/10-scale off-road racing. In this week's Moment with Mike, he wants to hear your opinion of the class, and offered up a poll of his own as to whethe

Mike Garrison Oct. 30, 2017, 8:25 a.m. View Comments

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