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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

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Where to begin in off-road R/C racing

Outside of R/C cars, Mike is still very involved in the sport of motocross where his roots in racing began. Often times at the motocross track, Mike is asked what the best way is to start R/C racing. In this edition of "A Moment with Mike", he an

Mike Garrison Aug. 18, 2017, 10:11 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Truhe, Cavalieri, Tebo and Maifield won 2010 ROAR Nationals

Seven years ago today, the 2010 ROAR Electric Off-Road Nationals kicked off on the outdoor track at Leisure Hours Raceway - where Mike Truhe, Ryan Cavalieri, Jared Tebo and Ryan Maifield each scored a Modified-class national title, and the 4WD short

Aaron Waldron Aug. 17, 2017, 1:04 p.m. View Comments

BREAKING: Hobbico officially pulled the plug on Team Durango

After the Team Durango brand suffered a decline in business over the last couple of years, Hobbico has decided to terminate the product line and will deplete existing stock. The ARRMA brand, however, remains healthy and will continue.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 17, 2017, 2:50 p.m. View Comments

LRC: LiveTime named exclusive distributor of ImmersionRC LapRF drone timing hardware for North and South America

ImmersionRC has developed new hardware that uses the video frequency of racing drones to provide accurate lap timing for up to eight aircraft at once without need for an additional transponder, and you can now purchase the system through LiveTime.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 16, 2017, 11:37 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Tony Truman

Tony Truman is one of the fastest off-road racers in the UK, has a super-cool job in full-size motor sports, and has lent his heavy accent to a number of our live broadcasts. Learn more about Tony in this week's Talk It Up Tuesday.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 15, 2017, 11:05 a.m. View Comments

WHERE’S WALDO: Why I had so much fun at the ROAR Electric Off-Road Nationals [VIDEO]

Visiting one of the East Coast’s oldest RC racing facilities was a new experience for me - and I enjoyed attending the ROAR Electric Off-Road Nationals for a number of different reasons.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 15, 2017, 4:43 p.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Big wins or bad attitudes?

In this week's edition of "A Moment with Mike", Mike shared his opinion towards sponsors continuing to support drivers that have shown bad behavior on multiple accounts. Mike questions whether race wins alone is worth the support, despite the unfavor

Mike Garrison Aug. 14, 2017, 11:07 a.m. View Comments

POLL: What was most impressive at the ROAR Electric Off-Road Nationals?

Several drivers recorded brilliant performances at the ROAR Electric Off-Road Nationals at The Track this past weekend, and there was a lot that went on. What did you find most impressive?

Aaron Waldron Aug. 14, 2017, 6:40 a.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: New gear from JConcepts, Pro-Line, TLR, Orion, Trinity and Yokomo

With Day Two of ROAR Electric Off-Road Nationals qualifying at The Track is underway, check out new prototype and pre-production items being used this weekend by drivers from JConcepts, Pro-Line Racing, Team Losi Racing, Team Orion, Trinity and Yokom

Aaron Waldron Aug. 12, 2017, 11:44 a.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: The Track tour and layout map with Dakotah Phend

Can't make it to this year's ROAR Nationals at The Track? Take a look inside the facility - and hear what defending 2WD champion Dakotah Phend thinks about each section of the layout.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 11, 2017, 3:22 p.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: Tessmann topped seeding charts, Rivkin fastest in short course

In his first ROAR Electric Off-Road Nationals since joining XRAY, Ty Tessmann tore up The Track with the fastest three consecutive laps in 2WD, 4WD and Stadium Truck. Meanwhile, Team Associated's Spencer Rivkin set the best seeding time in Short Cour

Aaron Waldron Aug. 10, 2017, 10:14 p.m. View Comments

Matt Gerald returns to Red Bud, the track that changed his life

LiveRC sponsored single buggy racer, Matt Gerald, makes his return to Red Bud this weekend as part of the TORC Series. This year's Rumble at RedBud has a special meaning for Matt, as five years ago at this venue, his life changed forever.

Mike Garrison Aug. 10, 2017, 9:04 a.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Maxima SC1 high-gloss clear coat spray

If you're like Mike you are more worried about a good looking car than a good working one. This week Mike tested out the Maxima SC1 high-gloss clear coat spray - designed for dirt bikes and labeled "New Bike in a Can". Does the same slogan apply when

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

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: 2010 ROAR Carpet Nationals at The Track [VIDEO]

Mimis RC Track opened in 1992 and was named to simply "The Track" in 2005. The facility transformed into a full-time clay off-road track in 2012 - but not before hosting a ROAR National Championship for Carpet On-Road back in 2010 when Josh Cyrul dom

Aaron Waldron Aug. 9, 2017, 3:24 p.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: Who and what to watch at the ROAR Electric Off-Road Nationals

In preparation for this week's ROAR Electric Off-Road Nationals at The Track, I put together the six drivers who have the most to win or lose in Modified, the six most likely drivers to have a surprising weekend, eight drivers to watch in the Stock c

Aaron Waldron Aug. 8, 2017, 7:21 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Who will win Modified 2WD Buggy at the ROAR Nationals?

Which driver will take the coveted Modified 2WD Buggy title at the ROAR Nationals at The Track in Gaithersburg, MD this weekend?

Aaron Waldron Aug. 7, 2017, 9:39 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Cole Tollard

Former Reedy Race open-class winner Cole Tollard drove his Reedy-powered, JConcepts-equipped Team Associated buggy into his first ROAR Nationals A-Main last year. Can he do it again this weekend? Learn more about Cole's life, RC career and future goa

Aaron Waldron Aug. 7, 2017, 11:40 a.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Schelle Racing Car Bag

For this week's Thursday Testimonials, Mike was able to get his hands on the highly talked about new Schelle Racing Innovations Car Bag. With claims that Schelle has "taken the car bag to a whole new level", Mike sets out to determine whether or not

Mike Garrison Aug. 3, 2017, 8:29 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Phend took two wins, Maifield topped 4WD and Cavalieri crushed short course at last year's ROAR Nationals [VIDEO]

Team Losi Racing star Dakotah Phend earned the Top Qualifying spot in 2WD, 4WD and Stadium Truck at last year's ROAR Electric Off-Road Nationals, hosted by the Hobbytown USA Hobbyplex, and won two of the finals - with then-teammate Ryan Maifield taki

Aaron Waldron Aug. 3, 2017, 10:27 a.m. View Comments

Matt Gerald Racing and LiveRC teamed up again for 2017 TORC Series

LiveRC and LiveTime are pleased to once again be a part of the Matt Gerald Racing team for 2017. Matt, a paraplegic off-road racer and R/C enthusiast from Wisconsin, is piloting the #395 LiveRC Single Buggy throughout the midwest for the TORC Series,

Mike Garrison Aug. 2, 2017, 8:08 a.m. View Comments

Traxxas X-Maxx Big-Air Hydroplane Bash [VIDEO]

Jumping off of buildings, hitting super-sized ramps, and hydroplaning over water were just a few of the things that X-Maxx did at Camp Woodward, and Traxxas shared the highlights of it all in their newest video production.

Mike Garrison Aug. 1, 2017, 9:25 a.m. View Comments

WHERE’S WALDO: Touching both sides of the double-edged sponsorship sword

Much of the discussion regarding the evolving sales tactics of sponsoring drivers has centered around the potential impact on the retail sector of the industry, but there hasn’t been much focus on what this culture shift has done to the drivers or th

Aaron Waldron Aug. 1, 2017, 10:36 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Tyler Jones

With a ROAR junior title and Reedy Race podium to his credit, Tyler Jones has become one of the fastest off-road racers from the middle of the United States. Learn more about Tyler, his RC career, his goals for next week's ROAR Nationals and what he

Aaron Waldron July 31, 2017, 10:43 a.m. View Comments

POLL: What kind of new-age off-road surface is more realistic?

Most RC racers can agree that loamy dirt is "real" off-road - but what's closest to that? Damp clay with slicks? Or carpet/turf tracks that still require pinned tires?

Aaron Waldron July 31, 2017, 7:50 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: It's time Big Head Ned helps the squid

In this edition of A Moment With Mike, Mike shares a story with a bit of R/C karma and his views as to why no matter how fast or famous you may become as an R/C racer, it's important to remember where you started and to take time helping others.

Mike Garrison July 28, 2017, 9:32 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Yo! LiveRC Raps about Maifield and Lemieux [VIDEO]

Three years ago today, the first of two rap videos cracking jokes about champion racers Ryan Maifield and Paul Lemieux in RC hit our home page. Click here to laugh at them all over again!

Aaron Waldron July 27, 2017, 12:47 p.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: ProTek RC Carbon Fiber Soldering Jig

Soldering is not an easy task, therefore any tool to make it easier and more efficient is welcomed by most R/C enthusiasts. After one too many burnt finger tips, Mike tests out the ProTek RC Carbon Fiber Soldering Jig from AMainHobbies for this week'

Mike Garrison July 26, 2017, 10:57 p.m. View Comments

WHERE’S WALDO: The two-point conversion

The future viability of RC racing requires achieving a pair of goals — unfortunately, fixing those problems is not as simple as it sounds.

Aaron Waldron July 25, 2017, 6:01 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Teemu Leino

Finnish racer Teemu Leino has been racing at an elite level in a variety of classes — nitro and electric, on-road and off — for over 20 years. Learn more about his RC career, his life and more in this week's Talk It Up Tuesday.

Aaron Waldron July 24, 2017, 4:47 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Have you ever built your own private track?

Whether it's a full-featured dirt layout in the backyard, or a course set up in the cul de sac, have you ever built your own private practice track?

Aaron Waldron July 24, 2017, 7:59 a.m. View Comments

MOMENT WITH MIKE: Save your sorry tough guy

Following a weekend watching some aggressive racing, Mike has decided that it's not being taken out that makes him mad, but rather the "Sorry bro" that follows it. In this week's Moment with Mike he shares is opinions on why he prefers that you save

Mike Garrison July 23, 2017, 10:39 p.m. View Comments

FUTURE STARS OF RC: Dreighton Stoub

After a win at CRCRC, a podium finish at the E-Nats and a surprising qualifying run at the ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals, 14-year-old Dreighton Stoub is one of favorites in the Stock classes at this weekend's ROAR Nationals. Stoub chatted with Tyler H

Tyler Hooks July 23, 2017, 1:51 p.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Tekin HotWire 3.0 with Bluetooth for iOS and Android

When Mike first saw the prototype Team Tekin Racing HotWire 3.0 on display at the 2016 IIC, he was overjoyed to hear about its Bluetooth iOS capabilities. Mike has now had the opportunity to try the new HotWire 3.0 for himself, and he determines whet

Mike Garrison July 20, 2017, 10:11 a.m. View Comments

Ronnefalk's journey to his fifteenth Swedish national title win [VIDEO]

Upon winning his fifteenth Swedish National Championship, the reigning IFMAR World Champion David Ronnefalk has shared his latest video adventure from Swedish 1/10-scale 4wd Off-Road Nationals.

Mike Garrison July 19, 2017, 9:07 a.m. View Comments

Brutal slow motion R/C crash and head on collision [VIDEO]

AMain Performance Hobbies shared perhaps one of the most brutal R/C destruction videos to date. Watch as two 100mph capable Traxxas X01 vehicles fight fire, brutal hits, and a bone shattering head on collision - all in slow-motion.

Mike Garrison July 19, 2017, 9:24 a.m. View Comments

Come Drive With Us - The Psycho Nitro Blast [VIDEO]

5150 Media Productions and Pro-Line Racing teamed up once again to put together another episode of the "Come Drive With Us" web documentary series. The latest episode features the Psycho Nitro Blast - showcasing three days of racing with over 800 ent

Mike Garrison July 19, 2017, 1:55 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Maifield and Rivkin won rain-shortened ROAR 1/8-Scale Electric Off-Road Nationals

Starting today, the fastest 1/8-scale electric off-road racers in the country will be competing at the AMain Performance Hobbies Silver Dollar RC Raceway in Chico, CA for the ROAR Nationals, after which champions will be crowned for the E-Buggy, E-Tr

Aaron Waldron July 19, 2017, 10:52 a.m. View Comments

WHERE’S WALDO: The crater of creativity

Long gone are the days of handmade option parts, wild setups and ugly paint jobs, replaced now with an RC racing environment that might be a bit more judgmental - and is definitely less original.

Aaron Waldron July 18, 2017, 12:24 p.m. View Comments

Freestyle foam pit session with Traxxas at Woodward [VIDEO]

In the latest Traxxas video production, the Bandit VXL buggy camps out at Woodward for a freestyle foam pit session.

Mike Garrison July 18, 2017, 9:55 a.m. View Comments

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