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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, 6:06 p.m. View Comments

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, 4:44 p.m. View Comments

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, 11:37 a.m. View Comments

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, 11:12 a.m. View Comments

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, 5:53 p.m. View Comments

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, 12:21 p.m. View Comments

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, 5:27 p.m. View Comments

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, 2:39 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Do you consider hacking a problem in RC racing?

There's been a lot of discussion over the last couple of months about how much contact should be permitted in RC racing. Do you think hacking is an issue that should be addressed, or is it just part of competition?

Aaron Waldron June 12, 2017, 10:34 a.m. View Comments

Busted hose led to indoor track flood at AMS 8.0 [VIDEO]

Tracks only get flooded at outdoor races, right? When Tim Thomas found the track for the Alabama Manufacturer Shootout under water during an early morning restroom run, Bobby Moore and the RC Trackmasters crew sprang into action.

Aaron Waldron June 9, 2017, 12:46 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Former ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals Junior-class winners - where are they now? [VIDEO]

ROAR added an under-16 nitro buggy final to the ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals back in 2015, and Tyler Jones and Dillon Caldwell claimed the two titles since in very different ways. Relive their victories and see what these two young men have been up t

Aaron Waldron June 9, 2017, 1:06 p.m. View Comments

Traxxas RC Parkour at Camp Woodward [VIDEO]

Traxxas visits the Parkour Area of Camp Woodward for a friendly competition between the Rustler and Stampede VXL models.

Mike Garrison June 7, 2017, 11:33 a.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: When keeping it real goes wrong [VIDEO] [UPDATED]

What happens when two drivers take an inconsequential last lap of a qualifying heat too seriously? A potential life-changing injury for an innocent bystander.

Aaron Waldron June 7, 2017, 1:41 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Marc Rheinard [GALLERY]

Four-time IFMAR world champion and six-time Reedy Touring Car Race winner Marc Rheinard is the one of the best on-road racers of all time. Learn more about his racing career, his life away from the track, how he felt about the offseason switch to Inf

Aaron Waldron June 6, 2017, 12:11 p.m. View Comments

BREAKING: Flurer switched from TLR to privateer Team Associated vehicles [VIDEO]

YouTube user "rc vitals" uploaded a video showing Max Flurer testing his new Team Associated buggies at Speed RC Raceway - signaling the end of a four-year relationship with Team Losi Racing.

Aaron Waldron June 6, 2017, 2:13 p.m. View Comments

MOMENT WITH MIKE: A view from the other side of the hobby shop counter

Mike has held a lot of different RC jobs - but filling in behind the cash register of Fastlane Raceway and Hobby for a day gave him a new perspective on one of the industry's most thankless jobs.

Mike Garrison June 5, 2017, 10:37 a.m. View Comments

POLL: Have you ever taken someone out?

Collisions among cars are inevitable in RC racing. Have you ever caused the crash? Was it an accident...or intentional?

Aaron Waldron June 5, 2017, 9:44 a.m. View Comments

SPY SHOT: New Tekin servo coming soon?

While packing up last night after the inaugural Manufacturers World Cup at A Main Performance Hobbies' Silver Dollar RC Raceway, we spotted what looks like a prototype Team Tekin Racing servo in team manager Randy Pike's e-buggy.

Aaron Waldron June 5, 2017, 10:03 a.m. View Comments

Volker used prototype PROTOform MS7 shell to win CTS race

Reigning world champ Ronald Volker won the California Touring Series race in Fresno this past weekend using a pre-production version of an upcoming body from PROTOform called the MS7.

Aaron Waldron June 5, 2017, 12:14 p.m. View Comments

FUTURE STARS OF RC: The Fuller Brothers

Tyler Hooks talked to Mason and Kaden Fuller about racing and what it's like to be a kid in this Future Stars of RC interview.

Tyler Hooks June 5, 2017, 12:08 p.m. View Comments

LRC: Watch the AMain Performance Hobbies Manufacturers World Cup live!

The AMain Performance Hobbies Silver Dollar RC Raceway is hosting some of the fastest nitro and electric off-road drivers in the world for the inaugural Manufacturers World Cup this weekend, which will award team performance as well as individual win

Aaron Waldron June 2, 2017, 3:59 p.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: ProTek RC Silicon Graphene HV shorty LiPo packs

Over the last four months, 2WD turf racer Joe Adragna put over 300 cycles each on two new ProTek RC Silicon Graphene HV shorty LiPo batteries from A Main Hobbies. What did he think?

Aaron Waldron June 1, 2017, 2:54 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Marc Rheinard's first Reedy Touring Car Race of Champions victory

Last weekend at Tamiya American Raceway, Marc Rheinard won a record-extending sixth title at the Reedy Touring Car Race of Champions - and his first behind the week of the Infinity IF14. He won his first eleven years ago, at the same track, ahead of

Aaron Waldron June 1, 2017, 8:02 p.m. View Comments

WHERE’S WALDO: What exactly are you testing?

It seems that either the RC community has come to revile the word “practice,” or turning laps in order to improve one’s driving skills has been entirely replaced with trying new equipment or crawling down rabbit holes of adjustment envy to make up fo

Aaron Waldron May 31, 2017, 12:51 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Harley Yoshii [VIDEO]

Since transitioning from go-karts and quarter midgets to RC cars seven years ago, 17-year-old Washington native has become one of the fastest racers in the Pacific Northwest. Read what he had to say about his RC career, his goals, all the things he l

Aaron Waldron May 26, 2017, 5:54 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Team Losi competing in the Indy 500

This weekend marks the 101st Indianapolis 500 - one of the most famous motor sports events in the world. Back in the mid- to late-90s, Team Losi participated in the Indy 500 as a sponsor and team owner - including a top-ten finish!

Aaron Waldron May 26, 2017, 1:01 p.m. View Comments

Limited international entries available for 2017 FEMCA Championship at next year's Worlds track

In addition to the 2018 IFMAR Worlds, the Model Off Road Buggy Club at Whiteman Park in Perth, Western Australia is hosting the 2017 FEMCA Championship - which is offering 15 spots to non-FEMCA members interested in scoring some early track time.

Aaron Waldron May 25, 2017, 1:09 p.m. View Comments

1up Racing launched by two-time national champion touring car builder

Randy Caster, who built Ryan Cavalieri's back-to-back national championship-winning Team Associated touring cars, has created his own brand of accessories and pro builds.

Aaron Waldron May 25, 2017, 1:57 p.m. View Comments

Awesome 3D-printed B6 buggies created by Michigan high school senior

For her senior project at Utica Center for Science and Industry High School, Brooke Sasinowski created two B6D models using 3D printing processes - including one that's actually operational!

Aaron Waldron May 24, 2017, 4:50 p.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Schumacher Racing Mini Dart buggy tires

The Schumacher RC Racing Mini-Pin is the gold standard of astroturf tires, but the new Mini Dart was designed to intentionally provide less grip - making buggies easier to drive in the process. How well do they work? Joe Adragna mounted them up and h

Aaron Waldron May 24, 2017, 1:48 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Christian Lopez

Christian Lopez, the winner of the 17.5-turn spec class at the 2015 Reedy Touring Car Race of Champions and 13.5-turn spec champion last year, chatted about his life and racing career ahead of his quest for a third-straight Open class title this week

Aaron Waldron May 23, 2017, 11:45 a.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: Overreacting to contact [VIDEO]

The highlight of third A-Main of the Modified 2WD class at last weekend's JConcepts Spring Indoor Nationals at Tacoma RC Raceway may have been the collision between the buggies of Spencer Rivkin and Harley Yoshii, but it displayed the chasm between t

Aaron Waldron May 23, 2017, 7:33 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Who will win the Reedy Touring Car Race of Champions this weekend?

Tamiya America Raceway will host the 20th running of the Reedy Touring Car Race of Champions this weekend - and you'll be able to watch every lap live on LiveRC. Who is your pick to take the title?

Aaron Waldron May 22, 2017, 9:54 a.m. View Comments

MOMENT WITH MIKE: Zip your lip and show me what you got

After receiving an earful from racers bragging at one race to another, Mike shares his feelings on racers who are constantly reminding everyone that they are great. Raised in the "Show-Me" state, Mike challenges racers to zip the lip and show him wha

Mike Garrison May 15, 2017, 1:21 p.m. View Comments

GUEST POST: Tales from the other side - race promotion

Guest contributor Tyler Hooks has taken a shot at race promotion by organizing his own 1/10-scale offroad series throughout the southern states. After the first race is complete, Tyler reports back and shares the lessons he learned to help fellow asp

Tyler Hooks May 15, 2017, 11:25 a.m. View Comments

Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton was first an RC car racer [VIDEO]

Lewis Hamilton is arguably one of the greatest Formula 1 racers of all-time. It's often wondered where someone as successful in motorsports racing as Lewis would even begin their life in racing. As it turns out, the Facebook page Autosport Videos sha

Mike Garrison May 12, 2017, 6:25 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Timeline of Team Losi Racing 4WD buggies

On the one-year anniversary of the release of the Team Losi Racing 22-4 2.0 - the reigning ROAR national champion - here's a look back at every 4WD buggy (and their spin-offs) that TLR ever sold.

Aaron Waldron May 11, 2017, 4:28 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Was last year’s ROAR Nationals warm-up an advantage?

Each year, the host of the ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals organizes a preview event to give drivers a chance to check out the track conditions. How did the A-Main qualifiers at last year's Warm-Up fare in the main event?

Aaron Waldron May 11, 2017, 2:35 p.m. View Comments

WHERE’S WALDO: Five fun challenge races to spice up your next event

When's the last time you saw racers and spectators laughing at the on-track action? Try organizing one of these special heats at your next race and watch the smiles come out.

Aaron Waldron May 11, 2017, 1:27 p.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: BK Servo DS-S-HT digital high-torque coreless servo

After stripping out his third different servo in his 2WD buggy, Joe Adragna installed the heavy-duty, all-aluminum DS-S-HT from BK Servo. Was it up to the task?

Aaron Waldron May 11, 2017, 12:43 p.m. View Comments

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