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DNC: King confirmed at HB Racing and Team Orion, new JConcepts Finnisher MBX7TR body and new Pro-Line 1/8-scale truck Electroshot spotted

The Dirt Nitro Challenge marks the debut with new sponsors HB Racing and Team Orion for former IFMAR world champion Cody King. Also, Ryan Maifield is running a new Finnisher body for his first major race with the Mugen Seiki MBX7TR, and Pro-Line has

Aaron Waldron Feb. 22, 2017, 1:16 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Former winners of the Dirt Nitro Challenge

Here's a list of every driver to win one of the Pro 1/8-scale nitro classes at the DNC.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 20, 2017, 1:03 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Who will win Pro Buggy at the Dirt Nitro Challenge?

Which driver is your pick to win the Dirt Nitro Challenge this weekend?

Aaron Waldron Feb. 20, 2017, 10:48 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Petersen and Gosch won 2009 Motorama

Motorama is the country's largest all-indoor motorsports festival, with all types of automotive and racing events - and for over a decade, that has included RC cars. Here are the Pro race results from 2009!

Aaron Waldron Feb. 17, 2017, 3:30 p.m. View Comments

THE SCIENCE OF SETUP: Episode 7 - Steering Ackermann [VIDEO]

Ackermann is the difference between the angles of the front tires when turning, and can be adjusted by moving either the inner or outer ball studs of the front steering links. Learn how changing Ackermann affects the performance of your vehicle in th

Aaron Waldron Feb. 16, 2017, 12:57 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Broc Champlin

Broc Champlin, the Open 4WD winner from the Reedy Race of Champions last month, talked about his big victory, his racing career and more in this week's Talk It Up Tuesday.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 14, 2017, 3:31 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Have you ever tried freestyle tricks with your RC car?

The gyroscopic properties of the tires on an RC car can be used to pull off cool stunts like flips and 360s - have you tried to flip or spin your RC car or truck?

Aaron Waldron Feb. 13, 2017, 9:22 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: ShredRC

The mastermind of the hilarious social media accounts poking fun at the RC racing industry talked about RC racing, where the ideas come from, the best jokes...basically everything except his or her true identity.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 7, 2017, 12:20 p.m. View Comments

Prototype Traxxas scale rig quietly displayed at Nuremburg Toy Fair

WEMU Scale Shop found this Land Rover-style crawler among the many vehicles displayed in the Traxxas booth at the annual German hobby expo.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 6, 2017, 10:32 a.m. View Comments

POLL: What do you think is the most boring kind of RC car driving?

Everyone has their favorite type of RC car activity - off-road racing, crawling, or bashing around the backyard. What are you least interested in?

Aaron Waldron Feb. 6, 2017, 11:03 a.m. View Comments

Gosch's preview of JConcepts Indoor National Series opener at SmacTrac

The JConcepts Indoor National Series kicks off this weekend with the Winter Indoor Nationals at SmacTrac in St. Louis, and local hotshoe Matt Gosch put together a list of who to watch on the track's live broadcast.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 3, 2017, 6:44 p.m. View Comments

THE SCIENCE OF SETUP: Episode 6 - Roll Center and Camber Gain [VIDEO]

The latest episode of Science of Setup with RC Crew Chief's Bob Wright covers the relationship between roll center adjustments and camber gain - and how that translate to on-track performance.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 2, 2017, 10:03 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: First-ever Snowbird Nationals

This year marks the 23rd time that the fastest carpet on-road and oval racers have fled to Florida to escape cold winter weather for some hot racing action. Check out what the flyer, schedule and class rules looked like for first Snowbird Nationals b

Aaron Waldron Feb. 2, 2017, 6 p.m. View Comments

LRC: Watch the 23rd annual Snowbird Nationals live!

Catch every lap of the Snowbird Nationals live from the Park Inn by Radisson in Kissimmee, FL! Here's all the information.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 2, 2017, 5:50 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Adam Drake chatted about move to O.S. Engines

Nitro racing guru and multi-time national champion Adam Drake discussed his offseason switch to O.S. Engines in this week's Talk It Up Tuesday.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 31, 2017, 10:17 a.m. View Comments

POLL: What's the longest hiatus you've taken from RC racing?

Sometimes, life gets in the way of hobbies. Did you ever take a break from RC racing and then come back?

Aaron Waldron Jan. 30, 2017, 12:22 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Dustin Evans on his switch to Associated, Reedy and Pro-Line

After racing for five years with the same major sponsors, Dustin Evans made the jump to Reedy, Team Associated and Pro-Line Racing - and scored a top five finish in his debut at the Reedy Race. Read more about what the former Invitational winner and

Aaron Waldron Jan. 24, 2017, 1:14 p.m. View Comments

POLL: What was your favorite highlight of the Reedy Race?

There were a lot of big moments throughout last weekend's Reedy Race of Champions at OCRC Raceway. Which did you enjoy most?

Aaron Waldron Jan. 23, 2017, 9:45 a.m. View Comments

LRC: New Estimated Position Data feature via LiveTime Scoring Engine

Viewers on LiveRC now have access to the Estimated Position Data feature of LiveTime scoring engine that shows where a driver's qualifying pace or main event position affects their overall finishing spot in real time!

Aaron Waldron Jan. 22, 2017, 5:25 p.m. View Comments

REEDY RACE: 2017 Reedy International Off-Road Race of Champions heritage video [VIDEO]

Each year, LiveRC assembles a highlight reel of old-school racing footage and the perspective of some of the industry's top racing icons to pay homage to Mike Reedy and the incredibly exciting event he bestowed upon the world of RC racing.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 22, 2017, 2:02 p.m. View Comments

REEDY RACE: Detailed broadcast schedule

Set your alarms! Check this timetable for the schedule provided by the Reedy Race of Champions organizers to find out when you'll need to tune in to catch each race.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 20, 2017, 10:29 a.m. View Comments

Check out Kelly Lunsford's awesome "retro" B6 buggy!

Lunsford Racing founder Kelly Lunsford decked out his B6 buggy to look like the original gold-tub RC10 - you have to see this!

Aaron Waldron Jan. 19, 2017, 3:18 p.m. View Comments

THE SCIENCE OF SETUP: Episode 5 - Camber and Camber Gain [VIDEO]

Learn how adjusting camber - and the rate at which camber changes throughout the car's roll range and suspension travel - can alter your vehicle's handling performance by affecting the tire's contact patch in the fifth episode of The Science of Setup

Aaron Waldron Jan. 19, 2017, 11:46 a.m. View Comments

LRC EXCLUSIVE: Ryan Maifield on making the move to Mugen Seiki and Yokomo

As he prepares to go after a second Reedy Race title, Ryan Maifield sat down for an interview about switching to Team Yokomo, Mugen Seiki Racing and MKS Servos ahead of the 2017 season.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 18, 2017, 2:47 p.m. View Comments

LRC: Don't miss a lap of the Reedy Race! [VIDEO]

LiveRC's coverage of the 2017 Reedy Off-Road Race of Champions will begin with tomorrow's practice. Here's the schedule, a preview of the OCRC track layout, and info you need to know.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 17, 2017, 1:46 p.m. View Comments

BREAKING: Hobby People and Global Hobby Distributors to close doors

On Saturday, Hobby People email list members received a note that the company was closing after 45 years.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 16, 2017, 2:25 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Who will win the Reedy Race of Champions?

This weekend, the most exciting event in RC racing returns to OCRC Raceway. Who is your pick to win the Invitiational title at the Reedy Race of Champions?

Aaron Waldron Jan. 16, 2017, 11:44 a.m. View Comments

Pit photo confirms Maifield at Yokomo and Mugen Seiki

A photo posted to RC Car Action's Instagram feed shows Ryan Maifield at OCRC Raceway wearing a Mugen Seiki hat and a t-shirt with Yokomo listed along with JConcepts and Team Orion.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 11, 2017, 12:33 p.m. View Comments

Jeff 'Humpty' Helms charged with sexual conduct with a minor

According to a report from ABC 15 Phoenix, a popular Arizona-area racer and mentor to young drivers is being held without bond on seven counts of sexual conduct with a minor and sexual abuse.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 11, 2017, 2:34 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: TLR's Todd Hodge on the disappointing offseason, exciting 2017 plans and more

Team Losi Racing category manager Todd Hodge chatted about how the TLR camp felt about Maifield and Evans leaving after the 2016 season, which drivers are expected to step up, launching their own series of racing events, and more.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 10, 2017, 5:33 p.m. View Comments

POLL: What is your RC New Years RC resolution?

Have you made a plan to step up your game this year?

Aaron Waldron Jan. 9, 2017, 12:28 p.m. View Comments

THE SCIENCE OF SETUP: Episode 4 - Overall Suspension Stiffness [VIDEO]

Learn how to adjust roll stiffness - which determines how responsive your vehicle will be - while maintaining weight transfer balance in episode four of The Science of Setup with RC Crew Chief's Bob Wright.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 5, 2017, 11:29 a.m. View Comments

Merry Christmas from everyone at LiveRC!

The LiveRC staff will be out of the office and newsroom December 24-27 to celebrate the Christmas holiday with family and friends. We'll be back to our regular schedule of the latest breaking news and RC's biggest stories on Wednesday, December 28.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 23, 2016, 6:06 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Over three decades of 4WD Team Associated buggies

As Team Associated gets closer to the release of the B64, they've published a nearly-half hour documentary of the 4WD buggies that came before it - going all the way back to the hand-built prototype that Jay Halsey raced at the 1985 IFMAR Worlds.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 23, 2016, 5:11 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Matthew Gonzales

Hot on the heels of a double victory at the SDRC Raceway Top Gun Shootout where the 15-year-old won Stock Buggy and Stock Short Course, Matthew Gonzales sat down with Joe Adragna to talk about his RC racing career, his future, and what he thinks abou

Aaron Waldron Dec. 20, 2016, 1:06 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Has your local track ever closed down?

Several high-profile track closures over the last few months have affected racers around the world. Have you watched your favorite nearby facility lock its doors for good?

Aaron Waldron Dec. 19, 2016, 8:35 a.m. View Comments

THE SCIENCE OF SETUP: Episode 3 - Weight Transfer [VIDEO]

Now that you've established a basic knowledge of the physics and suspension properties that define how your car handles on the racetrack, the third episode of The Science of Setup featuring RC Crew Chief covers one of the primary tools that can be us

Aaron Waldron Dec. 15, 2016, 3:08 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Scott Cramer on the new Team Orion Vortex Ultimate stock motors

Horizon Hobby surface brand manager Scott Cramer chatted about the development process that went behind creating the all-new Team Orion Vortex Ultimate stock motor in this week's Talk It Up Tuesday.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 13, 2016, 3:25 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Who was at fault? [VIDEO]

World champion racers Jared Tebo and Spencer Rivkin had a couple of incredibly intense battles at the JConcepts Indoor National Series finale last weekend. How do you feel about what happened?

Aaron Waldron Dec. 12, 2016, 1:31 p.m. View Comments

EXCLUSIVE: Tamiya America spoke about future of Tamiya Racing Factory

In the company's first statement since news of changes to the Tamiya Racing Factory efforts for next season Tamiya America marketing manager Fred Medel talked about the company's racing plans for 2017 and beyond.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 9, 2016, 7:33 a.m. View Comments

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