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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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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    FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Rivkin spoiled Maifield's perfect weekend at last year's ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals [VIDEO]
    Last year, Ryan Maifield TQ'd seven of the eight rounds of qualifying between the Buggy and Truck classes at Thornhill Racing Circuit and, after driving away with a record fourth title in the 1/8-Scale Nitro Truck final, looked poised to become just
    Aaron Waldron June 15, 2017, 5:06 p.m. View Comments
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    Dates set for International Indoor Championships - and inaugural Indoor Off-Road Carpet Championships
    Scotty Ernst is bringing the IIC back to Las Vegas this October - and the following weekend, he'll be holding an off-road race too. Entries go live tonight at 7 PM CT.
    Aaron Waldron June 14, 2017, 3:44 p.m. View Comments
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    FUTURE STARS OF RC: Jackson Brunson
    Jackson Brunson is quickly rising among the ranks of the southeast RC scene, and scored the biggest win of his career last weekend by cleaning up in the Open E-Buggy class at AMS 8.0. Tyler Hooks asked the recent high-school grad about his past, pres
    Tyler Hooks June 14, 2017, 10:12 a.m. View Comments
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    THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: JConcepts Pinion Pucks
    There are many different ways to store and transport a handful of pinion gears, but the JConcepts Pinion Puck might be the most stylish and protective - not to mention the most expensive. Is it worth it? Mike tried using it for a club race to find ou
    Mike Garrison June 14, 2017, 10:37 a.m. View Comments
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    TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Kyle McBride
    Former Worlds finalist, Reedy Race Open 4WD champ, Silver State Pro Nitro Buggy winner, and seven-time defending Australian title-holder Kyle McBride talked about his RC career, hobbies, future goals and more in this week's Talk It Up Tuesday.
    Aaron Waldron June 13, 2017, 11:21 a.m. View Comments
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    WHERE’S WALDO: When RC racing (literally) left a mark on me
    Some of the most memorable moments of my RC career - on-track accomplishments, job achievements, the friends I've made and the places I've visited - have left a mark on my life. One of them actually left a mark on my body.
    Aaron Waldron June 13, 2017, 4:53 p.m. View Comments
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    Local racers teamed up to save indoor clay track in New Jersey
    As the owners of Critters Hobbies debated pulling the plug on New Jersey's last indoor clay track, Toby Hamson and a group of drivers banded together to rent the track space and rename it 46RC - an homage to its address on a popular U.S. highway.
    Aaron Waldron June 12, 2017, 4:27 p.m. View Comments
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    MOMENT WITH MIKE: Any wheel time is a good time
    Just because you can't make it to the racetrack doesn't mean you can't develop your skills — just charge a pack, pick up your radio, and start driving.
    Mike Garrison June 12, 2017, 1:39 p.m. View Comments
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