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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

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

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

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

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

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

Beginners guide to custom painting your R/C car [VIDEO]

JConcepts has shared via their Facebook page a beginners guide to achieving a custom paint job with a step-by-step guide from Ryan Harris.

Mike Garrison July 18, 2017, 10:04 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

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Aaron Kothman

Upstate New York native and rising off-road racing star Aaron Kothman talked about his budding RC career, his life, and his future goals in this week's Talk It Up Tuesday.

Aaron Waldron July 17, 2017, 11:15 a.m. View Comments

POLL: How many kits have you built in your RC career?

For some RC enthusiasts, building a new kit is just as enjoyable as driving the completed project. How many kits have you built?

Aaron Waldron July 17, 2017, 7:54 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Are you too old to be chasing the R/C dream?

After a viewer during the live broadcast of the recent ROAR Fuel Off-road Nationals asked if he was too old to become a professional R/C racer, Mike shares his opinions of age, experience, and what he believes is necessary to chase the dream in R/C.

Mike Garrison July 14, 2017, 10:31 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Tessmann took D216 to the top at the 2016 Hot Rod Hobbies Off-Road Shootout

One year after the HB Racing D216 2WD buggy made its debut at Hot Rod Hobbies, Ty Tessmann drove it to the win at last year's Off-Road Shootout - while Ryan Maifield dominated the 4WD class, and Jared Tebo and Ryan Cavalieri split the Stadium Truck a

Aaron Waldron July 13, 2017, 2:10 p.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Raceform tire mounting jig

Several companies have tried to create a tire-mounting jig that makes mounting RC tires easier, but none have truly succeeded. Is this the one? Joe tried out the new Buggy and Truggy tire jigs from Raceform RC in search of the holy gluing grail.

Aaron Waldron July 13, 2017, 8:44 a.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: The spotlight of sponsorship

The voice-amplifying power of social media has given rise to an increased number of RC racers selected to represent a rising number of brands - but it may also be the best tool the RC community has to hold those racers accountable for their actions.

Aaron Waldron July 11, 2017, 4:17 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Do you keep your RC plaques and trophies?

Many RC events award the top finishers with some form of plaque, trophy or memento - do you keep them? Or toss them out?

Aaron Waldron July 10, 2017, 8:56 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Randy Caster

Accomplished on-road racer and two-time defending ROAR national touring car championship car builder Randy Caster shared the story of his life, racing career, new company called 1up Racing and more in this week’s Talk It Up Tuesday.

Aaron Waldron July 10, 2017, 4:20 p.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Spec Rallycross - a way of welcoming newcomers to on-road R/C?

During a recent discussion with a friend, Mike's brain began to focus on the idea of R/C rallycross racing. In this edition of "A Moment With Mike", he discusses the idea of the new class, the benefits it could bring by combining both off-road and on

Mike Garrison July 7, 2017, 10:01 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Muddy grudge match ends in steamroll - and lopsided meme war [VIDEO]

This weekend, Barnstormers R/C Race Way will host Dakotah Phend, Cole Ogden, defending champion Adam Drake and some of the fastest nitro off-road racers in the northeast for the Big Apple Novarossi World Nitro Challenge - and you'll be able to watch

Aaron Waldron July 6, 2017, 11:32 a.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: Clueless class structure

Sportsman classes might be a novel idea, but the notion that a driver's "sponsorship" should be the defining factor of whether or not he can enter a class intended for a particular skill level is stupid.

Aaron Waldron July 5, 2017, 7:25 a.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: ProTek RC Euro LS-5 .21 off-road engine

This week Mike tests the new ProTek RC Euro LS-5 .21 off-road engine. The engine is not a replacement for the ProTek Samurai, but rather a "budget friendly" alternative. Does the lack in price mean a lack in performance? Read this week's Thursday Tes

Mike Garrison July 5, 2017, 10:16 a.m. View Comments

Behind the scenes with Traxxas at Camp Woodward [VIDEO]

Traxxas has launched a new YouTube channel known as Traxxas Underground. The first video has been shared, and takes viewers on a behind the scenes look at the recent Traxxas video shoot at Camp Woodward, where one not-so-lucky X-Maxx finds itself stu

Mike Garrison July 5, 2017, 11:38 a.m. View Comments

Mega ramp R/C big air with Traxxas at Woodward [VIDEO]

30 feet tall. 24 foot gap. All R/C. The Traxxas Team traveled to Woodward, PA to conquer their biggest challenge yet - the Mega Ramp 2.0. Watch as the Slash 4X4, E-Revo Brushless, and X-Maxx take on the insane gap and big air.

Mike Garrison July 5, 2017, 11:30 a.m. View Comments

MOMENT WITH MIKE: A close up look at the unknown

This past weekend Mike and his wife hosted their annual Summer Off-Road Riot race at Fastlane Raceway in Blue Springs, Missouri. While at the event, Mike spotted three vehicles unknown to him. He received an up close look and shares his thoughts on t

Mike Garrison July 3, 2017, 8:13 a.m. View Comments

POLL: What was the biggest story of the ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals?

From the weather to the racetrack to rule enforcement, there were plenty of story lines two weeks ago at the ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals. Which of these was the biggest headline?

Aaron Waldron July 3, 2017, 8:01 a.m. View Comments

First look at upcoming Tamiya TB Evo.7 touring car

Japanese blog RCMonkey posted what’s believed to be the first image of the upcoming Tamiya TB Evo.7 shaft-driven touring car.

Aaron Waldron July 3, 2017, 9:38 a.m. View Comments

A lap around the "toughest R/C track ever" with World Champion David Ronnefalk [VIDEO]

In his latest YouTube/Facebook update, reigning World Champion David Ronnefalk shares a few laps around what he calls the "toughest R/C track ever."

Mike Garrison June 30, 2017, 8:46 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Last week’s Junior Nationals final [VIDEO]

In 2015, Tim Lime encouraged ROAR to add a separate under-16 race to the Fuel Off-Road Nationals to give the event's youngest competitors a chance to shine in the national spotlight. Last Sunday, his 12-year-old son, Camden, stole the show.

Aaron Waldron June 30, 2017, 12:51 p.m. View Comments

WHERE’S WALDO: Smashing records and radios: reflecting on the ROAR Nationals

There was a lot that happened this past weekend - history-making victories, rule-breaking controversies and flaring tempers. Where should we start?

Aaron Waldron June 28, 2017, 12:22 p.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: Final finishing order

Here are the complete results for both the Buggy and Truck classes - where did your favorite drivers and friends finish?

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

ROAR NATS: Tessmann took third round of Buggy and overall points lead [VIDEO]

Ty Tessmann drove his O.S. Speed-powered, Pro-Line Racing-equipped XRAY buggy to the fastest time in the third round of Buggy qualifying and moved to the top of the provisional points standings. Here are the results of the round, the replay of Ty's T

Aaron Waldron June 24, 2017, 12:52 p.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: First day of qualifying under threat of rain-out

The thunderstorm that cut seeding practice short on Thursday continued through the night and may not let up until early Friday afternoon - putting the scheduled first two rounds of qualifying in jeopardy.

Aaron Waldron June 23, 2017, 7:52 a.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: New Pro-Line Racing Buckshot buggy tire and Aggressor XT8 2017 shell

Pro-Line Racing brought two new items to the ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals at Stateline RC Raceway, in the form of a new intermediate 1/8-scale buggy tire and a fresh shell for the latest XT8 2017 truck designed by Ty Tessmann.

Aaron Waldron June 23, 2017, 2:06 p.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: Rivkin fastest in Q2 of Buggy, Tebo TQ overnight [VIDEO]

Defending national champion Spencer Rivkin set the best time in the cold, dark and dusty second round of Buggy class qualifying on Friday night with his Maxima Mx-powered and JConcepts-equipped Team Associated buggy - but it's fellow former winner Ja

Aaron Waldron June 23, 2017, 10:55 p.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: Live broadcast schedule

Here's when you'll need to tune in to catch the 2017 ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals live from Stateline RC Raceway.

Aaron Waldron June 22, 2017, 9:39 a.m. View Comments

WHERE’S WALDO: Who has the most momentum heading into the ROAR Nationals?

Looking back at the major races held in the U.S. in the first half of 2017, who are the favorites to win the ROAR national title in the Buggy class at Stateline RC Raceway this weekend?

Aaron Waldron June 20, 2017, 4:30 p.m. View Comments

MOMENT WITH MIKE: Eight things to watch for at this week's ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals

With the ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals only days away, Mike pin-points his top eight things to keep an eye on during this year's event.

Mike Garrison June 19, 2017, 10:18 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Austin Woodyard

Austin “Big A” Woodyard is one of the 209 drivers signed up for the Buggy class at this week’s ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals with his eyes set on qualifying for the 2018 IFMAR Worlds in Australia - and could be a favorite to win the Junior title. I as

Aaron Waldron June 19, 2017, 7:11 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Who will win the Buggy class at the ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals?

This Sunday, national champions will be crowned in the Nitro Truck and Buggy classes at Stateline RC Raceway. Which driver will win the coveted Buggy division title?

Aaron Waldron June 19, 2017, 8:56 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Every former ROAR Fuel Off-Road National Champion

Here are the winners of the ROAR Fuel Off-Road National Championship in both the 1/8-scale Buggy and Truck classes going back to 1997. How many could you have named?

Aaron Waldron June 16, 2017, 10:28 a.m. View Comments

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