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GUEST POST: The importance of never giving up

Back at the CRCRC Midwest Electric Championships in January, Tyler Hooks noticed a pattern that separated the young racers whose runs were ruined by one early crash - and the more experienced pros that could regroup to salvage a strong finish.

Aaron Waldron May 3, 2017, 3:40 p.m. View Comments

Missouri flooding puts St. Louis Dirtburners under water [VIDEO]

Enormous amounts of rain has put many parts of the Midwest and state of Missouri under water. While this is not the first time the St. Louis Dirtburner's facility has seen an abundance of rain and flooding, the sight of it is still shocking.

Mike Garrison May 3, 2017, 11:49 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Travis Amezcua

The former national champion and IFMAR Worlds finalist chatted about his racing career, his family, his new deal with PR Racing, his biggest accomplishments and unmet goals, and more in this week's Talk It Up Tuesday.

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

MOMENT WITH MIKE: Pit lane parenting

Mike has seen too many parents that take RC racing too seriously, and then run the risk of chasing their children out of the hobby forever.

Mike Garrison May 1, 2017, 12:25 p.m. View Comments

BREAKING: New Kyosho GT racing kit leaked online

Japanese online retailer Rakusei Model posted the first public photo and details of the new MP9-based on-road race car ahead of its official announcement.

Aaron Waldron May 1, 2017, 3:05 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Who was at fault in this crash at the NEO Race? [VIDEO]

Less than two minutes into the final at the NEO Race a couple of weeks ago, early leader Ryan Maifield and eventual winner Davide Ongaro collided coming onto the straightaway. Who was responsible?

Aaron Waldron May 1, 2017, 8:40 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Kyosho Inferno GT series

The 1/8-scale nitro GT category is the fastest growing class in on-road racing - and it owes its roots to ready-to-run vehicles with beautiful scale bodies from Kyosho that were released 21 years ago. With this week's teaser clip of the 9BGT perhaps

Aaron Waldron April 28, 2017, 3:32 p.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Black Fabrica traction additive applicator bottles

After gluing up dozens of tires for this week's big race, Mike used the new traction additive applicator bottles from Black Fabrica to prepare his treads to hit the track - and compared them to the standard toothbrush technique.

Mike Garrison April 27, 2017, 1:04 p.m. View Comments

LISTEN: OTB Podcast featuring Jared Tebo

Mike and his childhood friend Jeff Crutcher host a weekly dirt bike racing podcast known as the OTB - Over The Bars. This week the duo mix in R/C with special guest and avid dirt bike enthusiast Jared Tebo joining them in studio to discuss motocross,

Mike Garrison April 26, 2017, 10:56 a.m. View Comments

Spy shots of prototype PROTOform Mazda touring car shell [UPDATED]

While Steve Burgess of Rugspin Graphix was firing away at Tamiya America Raceway last weekend during the third round of the California Touring Series, he noticed JJ Wang was using a new PROTOform Mazda body. Take a look at the new shell - and how the

Aaron Waldron April 26, 2017, 9:50 a.m. View Comments

WHERE’S WALDO: Talking about Ty's tires

Last week, the controversy caused by one driver's choice of tires at a major race become one of the biggest stories of 2017 - so Aaron discussed why it was such a big deal, and what it says about the industry in general.

Aaron Waldron April 26, 2017, 4:29 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Ryan Cavalieri

After winning an unprecedented fourth Reedy Race title earlier this year, Ryan Cavalieri has a chance to make history later this year at the IFMAR Worlds - and despite the gossip surrounding his absence from a couple of events, he's put together qui

Aaron Waldron April 25, 2017, 8:56 a.m. View Comments

POLL: What is your biggest RC racing expense?

RC racing may be more affordable than other types of motorsport, but it still isn't cheap. What takes up most of your RC budget?

Aaron Waldron April 24, 2017, 9:40 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Silly season update - how have the biggest movers fared?

This past offseason was one of the most active in history, with ten of the world's fastest drivers changing teams. How do their results so far in 2017 compare to this point last year?

Aaron Waldron April 21, 2017, 1:10 p.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: 175RC.com PolyPro Pinion Gears

The PolyPro Hybrid pinion gears from 175RC.com are significantly lighter than standard steel options, but does that matter on the racetrack? And will they hold up to the rigors of off-road racing? Mike tried one on his stock buggy at Fastlane Raceway

Mike Garrison April 20, 2017, 9:11 a.m. View Comments

WHERE’S WALDO: Five things tracks can do to help improve the local racing scene

Last week, I wrote about five things any racer could do to benefit the racing scene in his local area. Here are five things that tracks should be doing to accomplish the same goal.

Aaron Waldron April 19, 2017, 7:59 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Jerome Treignier

Jerome Treignier founded his first RC business in college, organizes some of the biggest off-road races in Canada, has competed in two IFMAR Worlds, serves as the Export Manager and develops new products for RC Concept, and came within one spot of wi

Aaron Waldron April 18, 2017, 7:49 a.m. View Comments

MOMENT WITH MIKE: Why shouldn't pro drivers be allowed to race stock?

After "stepping down" to the ultra-competitive ranks of 17.5-class racing, Mike wonders why we bother trying to protect stock divisions for entry-level racers - and limit ourselves from watching the industry's best battle it out.

Mike Garrison April 17, 2017, 1:06 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Does your RC racing hobby change in the summer?

When the weather warms up, do you do anything differently? Head outside? Start racing different cars? Attend more big events? Or is it more of the same old fun?

Aaron Waldron April 17, 2017, 8:39 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Cavalieri and Tebo topped 2012 Silver State Nitro Challenge

Five years ago, the annual Silver State was held just outside Las Vegas city limits at the Boulder City R/C Speedway - and many the top finishers looked very similar to what we saw last month.

Aaron Waldron April 14, 2017, 8:05 a.m. View Comments

WHERE’S WALDO: Five ways you can help improve your local racing scene

We all want to see the RC racing scene grow and stay healthy for decades to come. Here are five things you can do to benefit the hobby in your area.

Aaron Waldron April 12, 2017, 9:47 a.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: RPM Bearing Blaster and Schelle Black Diamond Bearing Oil

This week's edition of Thursday Testimonials focuses on bearing maintenance. Mike takes his first shot at using the legendary RPM Bearing Blaster for cleaning the bearings, and finishes them off by testing out Schelle Racing's Black Diamond Bearing O

Mike Garrison April 12, 2017, 11:44 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Chandler Elliott

After a couple of impressive top-ten finishes in the Pro classes at the Psycho Nitro Blast last weekend, high school Junior Chandler Elliott chatted about his racing career for this week's Talk It Up Tuesday.

Aaron Waldron April 11, 2017, 11:46 a.m. View Comments

POLL: What do you call the Lexan that covers an RC car?

What do you call the piece of shaped Lexan that covers an RC car? Body, shell, or lid? Or something else?

Aaron Waldron April 10, 2017, 7:26 a.m. View Comments

MOMENT WITH MIKE: To finish first, must you first finish?

Although R/C races are typically determined by the most number of laps completed in a certain time frame, some racers and tracks believe the winner must complete the entire main event. Do you think that's fair?

Mike Garrison April 9, 2017, 9:08 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Ten years of the Psycho Nitro Blast

For the last ten years, the Psycho Nitro Blast has combined round-the-clock on-track action, incredibly challenging temporary courses built inside horse large horse arenas, and some of the fastest off-road racers on the planet to build its reputation

Aaron Waldron April 7, 2017, 12:39 p.m. View Comments

RIP Ian Ruggles, 1975-2017

Ian Ruggles, a pan car racing diehard who helped preserve the longest-running event in RC racing, will be remembered for the impact he made on his beloved hobby as well as his voice booming from the PA speakers of some of the nation’s biggest carpet

Aaron Waldron April 6, 2017, 3:34 p.m. View Comments

LRC: Help us provide emergency life-saving support at RC races

We're asking the racing community to help us put together emergency medical kits that will be available at major RC races.

Aaron Waldron April 6, 2017, 11:43 a.m. View Comments

THE SCIENCE OF SETUP: Episode 9 - Shocks, Part Two [VIDEO]

This week's installment of the Science of Setup with RC Crew Chief's Bob Wright discusses the many variables that can be tuned with shock dampers - like spring rate, oil viscosity, mounting position, and piston size and type - as well as how temperat

Aaron Waldron April 6, 2017, 10 a.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: CowRC PRO-MAG Magnetic Pit Mat

Last week, Mike tried out the Viking Design Works Differential Service Station, and this week he reviewed the pit mat he tested it sitting on: the CowRC PRO-MAG Magnetic Pit Mat.

Mike Garrison April 5, 2017, 10:35 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Charles Hicks

Arizonan off-road racer Charles Hicks switched to Team Associated for 2017 after ten years with TLR - and won the biggest race of his career right away, crossing the finish line first in Expert Buggy at the Dirt Nitro Challenge in February. Learn mor

Aaron Waldron April 4, 2017, 1:57 p.m. View Comments

New TLR 8IGHT 4.0 HRC D plate mod [VIDEO]

TLR shares the latest modification used by the team on the 8IGHT and 8IGHT-E 4.0 buggies.

Mike Garrison April 4, 2017, 12:13 p.m. View Comments

LRC EXCLUSIVE: What happened with yesterday's ROAR Nationals entries?

If you tried signing up last night for the ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals at Stateline R/C Raceway in Fremont, IN, you may have had issues processing your entry - and are probably worried about whether or not you’ll make it into the event. LiveRC spoke

Aaron Waldron April 4, 2017, 10:11 a.m. View Comments

POLL: Should first-turn pile-ups get restarted?

If a heads-up start results in a multi-car pile-up, do you think the race director should give the field a second chance at a clean start?

Aaron Waldron April 3, 2017, 11:02 a.m. View Comments

GUEST POST: Tyler Hooks talked to Austin Wick

Texas off-road racer and aspiring RC writer Tyler Hooks put together an interview with rising Midwest talent Austin Wick with a combination of silly and serious questions to give our audience a bit of insight into the youngster’s life and racing care

Aaron Waldron April 3, 2017, 4:14 p.m. View Comments

WATCH LIVE: 29th Annual Pro-Line April Fools Classic

Watch the 29th Annual Pro-Line April Fools Classic live from IRCR in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Mike Garrison March 31, 2017, 1:29 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Evans and Eaton won 2009 April Fools Classic

Eight years ago, Colorado native Dustin Evans and Utah's own Joel Eaton - both of whom were driving for Team Losi Racing at the time - captured the Modified class titles. Here's a look back at the podium finishers for the 2009 April Fools Classic, in

Aaron Waldron March 30, 2017, 4:49 p.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Viking Design Works Differential Service Station

For this edition of Thursday Testimonials, we test out the Viking Design Works Differential Service Station.

Mike Garrison March 29, 2017, 10:49 a.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: Where do we draw the line?

The RC racing scene tends to sweep things under the rug - like the economic state of the industry, race entry trends, and rule-breakers (unless it's JQ with a borrowed fuel tank) - no matter what the long-lasting effects might be. But what about phys

Aaron Waldron March 28, 2017, 4:46 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Kaja Novotny

Twenty-year-old Prague native and XRAY team driver Kaja Novotny chatted about how he got started in RC racing, balancing schoolwork with practice, and his surprising career goal in this week's Talk It Up Tuesday.

Aaron Waldron March 27, 2017, 4:12 p.m. View Comments

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