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FLASHBACK FRIDAY: JQ Racing release party

Yesterday marked the three-year anniversary of a swanky press conference Joseph Quagraine held at the IFMAR Worlds in Messina, Italy, where he treated the media to pizza and beer while we listened to his plans for the team.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 21, 2017, 11:17 a.m. View Comments

Collari talked past times and tool choices in HUDY interview

Lamberto Collari has chosen HUDY tools, and talked about his career, his choice in tools, and the differences from the past to now in an interview with HUDY.

Mike Garrison Sept. 21, 2017, 9:08 a.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Raceform Lazer Differential Pit Tray

Mike's diffs are fresh for racing this weekend after testing out this week's Thursday Testimonials product from Raceform RC; the Lazer differential pit tray.

Mike Garrison Sept. 21, 2017, 8:22 a.m. View Comments

WHERE’S WALDO: Five races where I came up just short of victory

In our poll question from last week, 45% of respondents said their last win came within the last month. In this week's Where's Waldo, Aaron recalled five particular events in which he snatched defeat from the jaws of victory — both with and without t

Aaron Waldron Sept. 19, 2017, 3:10 p.m. View Comments

How often to change shock and differential oils explained by Drake [VIDEO]

Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing explains how often shock and diff fluid should be replaced.

Mike Garrison Sept. 19, 2017, 9:43 a.m. View Comments

FUTURE STARS OF RC: Daimon Borkowicz

JConcepts’ Jason Rouna and Paul Wynn have helped shape and mentor the careers of many young racers throughout the years, our interviewee this week is no exception. Daimon Borkowicz is an East Coast icon with some impressive results despite his young

Tyler Hooks Sept. 19, 2017, 2:24 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: John Michael McGinty III

John Michael McGinty III and his father have been regulars in the Southeast racing scene for the better part of a decade, which is why it’s difficult to believe that the North Carolina native is just 21 years old. Learn more about McGinty, his racing

Aaron Waldron Sept. 18, 2017, 3:19 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Who has been the biggest influence on your RC career?

Have you had a mentor that has helped you improve your skills and progress in your RC career? Who is it?

Aaron Waldron Sept. 18, 2017, 8:51 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: North Star RC Cup

This upcoming Monday marks the two-year anniversary of the North Star RC Cup, a one-off electric off-road and dirt oval event held on temporary tracks built at the North Star Mohican Casino and Resort in Bowler, Wisconsin with nearly nearly $7000 in

Aaron Waldron Sept. 14, 2017, 9:03 p.m. View Comments

FUTURE STARS OF RC: AJ Marasco

There's no denying the popularity of 17.5-stock racing, especially in the buggy class, and it's not rare to find an adolescent racer near the top of the charts in many areas of the country. AJ Marasco is one of the fastest stock racers on the east co

Tyler Hooks Sept. 13, 2017, 3:44 p.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Exotek Racing TLR 22-4 2.0 alloy front pivot mount

The TLR 22-4 2.0 is proven as a race winning car, however, one "weak point" for some racers has been the plastic front pivot mount. In an attempt to handle the heavy hits without breakage, Exotek Racing released their new 22-4 2.0 extra heavy duty ma

Mike Garrison Sept. 13, 2017, 9:56 p.m. View Comments

WHERE’S WALDO: The five best pieces of racing advice I ever received

Here are five tips that both helped my skills improve and have stuck with me for decades.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 12, 2017, 4:09 p.m. View Comments

How to make custom deep dish 1.9" mud truck wheels from Pro-Line

In the latest Pro-Line Racing blog, Matt Wolfe shared a step-by-step guide to creating "deep dish" mud truck wheels using multiple sets of Pro-Line Denali rims.

Mike Garrison Sept. 11, 2017, 9:27 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Michal Orlowski

With a 4WD European Championship and 2WD EOS title on his resume before his 16th birthday, Schumacher RC Racing driver Michal Orlowski could perhaps be his country’s best chance ever at winning an IFMAR world title - in as soon as two months from now

Aaron Waldron Sept. 11, 2017, 3:37 p.m. View Comments

POLL: How long ago was your last win?

Whether it's a club race, a regional trophy event or an IFMAR Worlds, crossing the finish line first is a special feeling. When did you last win your main event?

Aaron Waldron Sept. 11, 2017, 8:54 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Step-by-step guide to cleaning, organizing, and building the ultimate R/C toolbox

With the help of his wife, Mike has taken the time to clean out, organize, and re-stock his R/C toolbox. After doing so, he felt so good that he has shared a step-by-step guide to help you clean out your overflowing box of tools, organize, and re-sto

Mike Garrison Sept. 11, 2017, 7:46 a.m. View Comments

Watch as Matt Gerald races his LiveRC buggy to the podium for the first time after life-changing injury [VIDEO]

It was a monumental and emotional weekend of racing for the 48th Annual World Championship Off-Road Races at Crandon for the LiveRC/Matt Gerald Racing team. For the first time after his life-changing injury, Matt raced his way back to the podium for

Mike Garrison Sept. 8, 2017, 1:45 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Grenenger and Liang won thrilling IFMAR Large Scale Worlds and inaugural GT World Cup [VIDEO]

This weekend marks the two-year anniversary of the last IFMAR Large Scale World Championships, and inaugural GT World Cup, where title underdogs Russell Grenenger and then-15-year-old Lim Kai Liang both overcame staggering odds to grasp international

Aaron Waldron Sept. 7, 2017, 2:53 p.m. View Comments

Watch RC vs. BMX with Traxxas at TexPlex [VIDEO]

Traxxas teamed up with TexPlex Park in Midlothian, Texas to shoot their latest production with a one-on-one chase through the trails with a Slash 4X4 and BMX rider Zack Love.

Mike Garrison Sept. 7, 2017, 9:41 a.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Raceform RC Lazer Car Stand

When Mike goes furniture shopping for a new couch he goes looking for something that is comfortable to sit in, is not too big or small, has added bells and whistles, looks good, and is easy to carry out of the store. Oddly enough, he looks for a lot

Mike Garrison Sept. 6, 2017, 3:50 p.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: Stuck in a rut? Make something up

A racer who has developed a bad attitude after five years of finishing fifth every week, or the failing local track that hasn't had a physical or emotional remodel in at least that long, could both benefit from trying a totally new approach.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 5, 2017, 3:27 p.m. View Comments

FUTURE STARS OF RC: Makenzi Harbuck

With the influence of the likes of Ronda Drake and Sarah Ernst winning against the best racers in the business, the door has been opened for the next generation of female stars in a mostly male-driven hobby. Team Losi Racing driver Makenzi Harbuck is

Tyler Hooks Sept. 5, 2017, 10:12 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Blake Pickett

Blake Pickett scored a career-best finish at this year's ROAR Nationals, where he made the Buggy final and claimed a spot on the 2018 Worlds team. Not bad for having raced for just six years! Learn more about this 19-year-old North Carolina native in

Aaron Waldron Sept. 1, 2017, 5:59 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: McBride, Savoya and Peters won Dragon Stone Asian Buggy Championship [VIDEO]

This weekend marks the one-year anniversary of a 1/8-scale off-road race that Scotty Ernst organized at the Dragon Stone RC facility in Liaoyang, China - which attracted some of the world's fastest drivers to a one-of-a-kind event in the heart of the

Aaron Waldron Aug. 31, 2017, 5:17 p.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: SMC True Spec Premium 14.8v 6700 mAh LiPo Battery Pack

For this week's Thursday Testimonials guest contributor Tyler Hooks shared his thoughts on the SMC True Spec Premium 6700mAh 14.8v 4S LiPo for 1/8-scale electric racing.

Tyler Hooks Aug. 30, 2017, 5:23 p.m. View Comments

FUTURE STARS OF RC: Alex Kosciuszek

After a Reedy Race Open-class victory and appearances in national A-Mains, one could argue that Alex Kosciuszek is a “current star” - but at just 18 years old, this Connecticut native is just getting started. Get to know "Alex K" a little bit better

Tyler Hooks Aug. 29, 2017, 9:38 a.m. View Comments

Watch Adam Drake explain how to cut out a Lexan body [VIDEO]

Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing shows you how to cut out a Lexan body.

Mike Garrison Aug. 29, 2017, 10:34 a.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: Did we forget something?

If you travel to enough races, chances are you'll eventually neglect to pack something important. Sometimes you can borrow a spare from a fellow racer — and sometimes it adds hours onto your trip.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 29, 2017, 4:10 p.m. View Comments

New AKA tires coming soon?

AKA Products posted a graphic to Instagram talking about the upcoming winter indoor racing season - and a list of stylized tire names includes two new patterns not yet on the market.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 29, 2017, 8:13 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Joel Valander

Learn more about the life and RC career of back-to-back Finnish 4WD national champion Joel Valander in this week's Talk It Up Tuesday.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 28, 2017, 3:31 p.m. View Comments

LRC: LiveTime Scoring partnering up with LapSync founder James Elkins

James Elkins, the founder of LapSync, will be working revamping the API of the MultiGP site and working alongside the LiveTime Scoring staff to best meet the needs of the drone racing community.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 28, 2017, 1:05 p.m. View Comments

ROAR Electric On-Road Nationals postponed due to Hurricane Harvey [UPDATED]

N-Control RC in Dale, TX was slated to host the Electric On-Road Nationals this weekend — but historic flooding in the area washed away the track, as well as any chance of the event happening.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 28, 2017, 9:46 a.m. View Comments

POLL: Do you use an aftermarket body for your vehicle?

When it came time to by a replacement Lexan shell for your car or truck, did you buy the same item that came with your kit? Or something else?

Aaron Waldron Aug. 28, 2017, 7:36 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Where is the money class in R/C?

Without eliminating trophies for the existing classes at local and regional R/C races, would adding an additional "Money Class" which pays back cash to it's top finishers be the incentive that racers need to continue racing and supporting nearby trac

Mike Garrison Aug. 25, 2017, 11:51 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Team Associated RC10 displayed in the Smithsonian National Museum of American History

Two years ago today, Team Associated announced that the RC10 — the iconic 2WD buggy and most famous of Roger Curtis' inventions — had been added to the Spark!Lab at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. http://www.li

Aaron Waldron Aug. 24, 2017, 12:57 p.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Hitachi DB3DL2 Lithium-Ion Cordless Screwdriver Kit

After a weekend spent neighboring in the pits with Hunter Holmberg and borrowing his Hitachi Cordless Screwdriver time and time again, Mike decided to purchase his very own. In this week's Thursday Testimonials, Mike reviews his purchase and whether

Mike Garrison Aug. 23, 2017, 9:30 p.m. View Comments

WHERE’S WALDO: The mashed potatoes of RC morality

When it comes to being mad about the results of an RC race, jealousy and blind brand loyalty go together like mashed potatoes and gravy.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 22, 2017, 4:29 p.m. View Comments

Watch Ian Cook paint fine art with the help of R/C cars [VIDEO]

HPI Racing has shared via YouTube a recent visit to PopBangColour where artist Ian Cook uses the help of R/C cars to paint his work.

Mike Garrison Aug. 22, 2017, 10:09 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Evan Vail

This 20-year-old from South Carolina has been finding his way onto the podium at more big events across the country - and even qualified for the 2018 IFMAR Worlds. After two more top-five finishes at the Wicked Weekend, Evan Vail chatted about his li

Aaron Waldron Aug. 21, 2017, 4:53 p.m. View Comments

POLL: How do you feel about endurance racing?

A few tracks recently announced marathon relay off-road endurance races with multi-driver teams racing a single car for 6 hours or more. Does that sound like fun to you?

Aaron Waldron Aug. 21, 2017, 7:41 a.m. View Comments

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