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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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