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TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Alex Zanchettin

Learn more about Italian Team Losi Racing off-road star Alex Zanchettin - including how he got introduced to the hobby, the races he's most proud of, and what's next in his future - in this week's Talk It Up Tuesday.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 8, 2016, 2:15 p.m. View Comments

POLL: How much do you spend on RC every month?

Don't worry - we're not going to tell your significant others or parents. On average (including entry fees, parts, and new stuff), how much do you spend on RC every month?

Aaron Waldron Nov. 7, 2016, 2:25 p.m. View Comments

LRC: We've launched our new broadcast page!

Those who watched the IFMAR Worlds in Las Vegas got a sneak peek at the new desktop- and mobile-friendly broadcast page we've launched this weekend - check it out!

Aaron Waldron Nov. 4, 2016, 5:04 p.m. View Comments

Watch Drake describe the new Pro-Line Racing Trifecta Lite wing [VIDEO]

Follow along as Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing talks about the new Pro-Line Racing Trifecta Lite wing - its features, his tips for preparing it, and how it's different than the original.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 1, 2016, 9:39 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: New SDRC Raceway owner Travis Brock

After ten years working in and out of the RC industry, Travis Brock took a big leap a month when he took over SDRC Raceway. Learn more about his new business venture, and his RC racing career, in this week's Talk It Up Tuesday.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 1, 2016, 1:58 p.m. View Comments

Motorhead R/C Raceway closed its doors

Southern California indoor off-road track Motorhead RC Raceway confirmed on Facebook Saturday that the facility has ceased operations. Here's what its owner, Ron House, had to say about what led to its closure.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 31, 2016, 3:07 p.m. View Comments

POLL: How many different manufacturers' cars have you owned?

Some racers are diehard fanboys, while others try every car they can get their hands on. How many different brands have you owned?

Aaron Waldron Oct. 31, 2016, 11:51 a.m. View Comments

POLL: Do major race results sway your purchasing decisions?

Team Losi Racing, Team Associated and HB Racing all scored major race wins in the U.S. this year - does a big victory increase the chance you'll buy something new or different?

Aaron Waldron Oct. 24, 2016, 1:23 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Carrah Tompkins

Carrah Tompkins is a regular among the SoCal off-road scene and one of the most popular RC racers on Facebook - and now she's started her own apparel company. Learn more about Carrah's career, and what goes on behind the scenes of Because Racecar, in

Aaron Waldron Oct. 18, 2016, 2:52 p.m. View Comments

POLL: What did you think of the IFMAR Worlds track?

Just over a week ago, David Ronnefalk won the IFMAR World Championships on a rough track in Las Vegas. Were you a fan of the course?

Aaron Waldron Oct. 17, 2016, 2:34 p.m. View Comments

WORLDS: MORBC in Perth, Australia to host 2018 IFMAR World Championships

The Model Off-Road Buggy Club in Perth, Australia has been chosen as the location for the 2018 IFMAR Worlds.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 6, 2016, 4:30 p.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Replay of the opening ceremonies

Following seeding practice on Monday night, the opening ceremonies officially kicked off the 2016 IFMAR World Championships in Las Vegas by introducing the teams from each nation competing. Watch a full replay here!

Aaron Waldron Oct. 4, 2016, 9:43 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Prototype Lexan XRAY wing spotted in the pits

We found an unfamiliar Lexan wing on Martin Bayer's XB8 buggy - and it turns out that it's an XRAY piece still under development.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 3, 2016, 6:33 p.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Ty Tessmann tried modified version of new Pro-Line Racing Electroshot

Pro-Line Racing drivers have been trying the new Electroshot tread pattern at the IFMAR Worlds - and in the final round of practice, Ty Tessmann set the preliminary fastest time with a specially trimmed version.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 3, 2016, 6:10 p.m. View Comments

WORLDS: 2016 Fuel Off-Road World Championships broadcast schedule [UPDATED]

Here's when you'll need to tune in this week to catch every lap of the IFMAR Worlds, live from RC Tracks of Las Vegas.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 2, 2016, 7:59 p.m. View Comments

WORLDS: A list of every former 1/8-scale nitro off-road world champion

Two years ago, Ty Tessmann added his name to a very elite and exclusive group - those who have won the IFMAR Worlds for nitro off-road buggy. Here's a list of all the past winners.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 2, 2016, 7:15 p.m. View Comments

WORLDS: New JConcepts prototype body and front wing for RC8B3

Reigning ROAR National Champion Spencer Rivkin's RC8B3 sported a prototype body and front wing from JConcepts on Day One of the IFMAR Worlds.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 1, 2016, 10:53 p.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Cragg and McBride testing new aerodynamic Pro-Line body for RC8B3

Team Associated drivers Neil Cragg and Kyle McBride tried an aggressively sculpted prototype Pro-Line Racing body on their RC8B3 buggies in the first round of practice at the IFMAR Worlds.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 1, 2016, 8 p.m. View Comments

DEVELOPING: Rear wing regulation rules virtually everyone illegal at Worlds

The rule regarding the size of the side dams of the rear wings used at the World Championships might cause a big issue this week - leaving some drivers to resort to hasty modifications.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 1, 2016, 3:15 p.m. View Comments

BREAKING: Amezcua to compete at Worlds with borrowed HB Racing buggy

Travis Amezcua is in Vegas after all - with the help of a fellow SoCal racer.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 1, 2016, 10:10 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: LiveRC's 2010 IFMAR Worlds DVD

Six years ago, LiveRC produced a DVD of the 2010 IFMAR World Championships in Thailand. Now you can watch it all on YouTube - for free!

Aaron Waldron Sept. 30, 2016, 4:45 p.m. View Comments

Pettit to sit out 2016 IFMAR Worlds

Tekno RC's Barry Pettit is one of the fastest nitro off-road racers in the Eastern United States - but he won't be competing at next week's IFMAR Worlds, citing his responsibilities as an engineering student at Clemson University as a priority.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 29, 2016, 6:13 p.m. View Comments

Former world champion hospitalized in Vegas

Spanish driver Robert Batlle, who won the 2012 IFMAR Worlds in Argentina, was admitted to the Southern Hills Medical Center with kidney stones yesterday - but he's expected to be ready to hit the track for the start of practice.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 29, 2016, 12:02 p.m. View Comments

Inside Ricochet R/C Raceway - SoCal's first carpet off-road track

Ricochet R/C Raceway in El Centro, CA is the first track in Southern California regularly offering off-road racing on carpet - and it's been a big hit so far.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 29, 2016, 3:02 p.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: What kind of Worlds will we get?

The last four IFMAR Fuel Off-Road Buggy World Championships have yielded four different winners - and four very different 60-minute finals, from late-race upsets to runaway blowouts. What do you think next week's race will be like?

Aaron Waldron Sept. 28, 2016, 4:17 p.m. View Comments

Tessmann testing new Pro-Line Racing tire for Worlds?

Ty Tessmann posted an image to Facebook while preparing for next week's race - and may have showed a sneak peek at a new tread pattern.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 27, 2016, 4:10 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Jake Dellinger

Jake Dellinger is one of the fastest nitro off-road racers from Texas, a former ROAR Nationals finalist, and will be one of the Americans representing the host country at next week's IFMAR World Championships in Las Vegas. Learn more about Jake and h

Aaron Waldron Sept. 27, 2016, 3:09 p.m. View Comments

RC Tracks of Las Vegas ready for IFMAR Worlds - track walk photos

RC Tracks of Las Vegas published a gallery of photos showing the complete track layout for next week's IFMAR World Championships. Here's a first look at the obstacles.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 27, 2016, 9:20 a.m. View Comments

POLL: Which country's drivers have the best chance of winning the Worlds?

Over 40 different nations have drivers signed up to compete at the IFMAR Worlds next week in Las Vegas. Where do you think the winner will come from?

Aaron Waldron Sept. 26, 2016, 1:44 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: LiveRC's 2008 IFMAR Worlds DVD, Disc One

Eight years ago, LiveRC broadcast its first IFMAR World Championships live online - and then produced a DVD from the footage. Now, for the first time, that DVD is available on YouTube! As we lead up to the 2016 IFMAR World Championships, here's Disc

Aaron Waldron Sept. 23, 2016, 4:07 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Alan Wight

The 2015 ROAR national champion in the 17.5 Stadium Truck class talked about his RC racing career, where he got his start and more in this week's Talk It Up Tuesday.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 20, 2016, 4:31 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Which buggy will win the 1/8-Scale Worlds in Vegas?

What chassis manufacturer is your pick to win the IFMAR World Championships title?

Aaron Waldron Sept. 19, 2016, 12:37 p.m. View Comments

LRC: Why your track should run its next race with LiveTime's Heat Race Qualifying Format

Why spend your next club race racing against the clock? LiveTime's Heat Race Qualifying Format puts the emphasis on heads-up competition.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 16, 2016, 3:16 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Kody Knudtson

Former ROAR modified touring car national champion Kody Knudtson dove into drone racing headfirst - and he talked about making the transition, as well as how he compares the two hobbies, in this week's Talk It Up Tuesday.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 13, 2016, 3:21 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Who will win the IFMAR 1/8-Scale Off-Road Worlds in Vegas?

The IFMAR World Championships in Las Vegas is just three weeks away. Who is your pick to win the title?

Aaron Waldron Sept. 12, 2016, 3:50 p.m. View Comments

BREAKING: REDS Racing preparing special Worlds-only engine

A photo on Elliott Boots' Facebook page showed only a glimpse of a REDS Racing engine that team drivers will use at the IFMAR Worlds in Las Vegas - and perhaps never again.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 8, 2016, 12:20 p.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: RL's Power Supplies Hitec 12-volt 75-amp DC power supply

Joe hooked up a couple of chargers to the lower-end unit from RL's Power Supplies for a day at the track - and came back with heaps of praise.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 8, 2016, 2:42 p.m. View Comments

Kicking off the inaugural Dragon Stone Asian Buggy Championship in China

The Dragon Stone Asian Buggy Championship drew some of the fastest off-road racers from around the world, as well as regions spreading across China, to compete on one of the world's most magnificent tracks. Check out this photo montage from opening c

Aaron Waldron Sept. 2, 2016, 1:37 p.m. View Comments

GUEST POST: OCRC Raceway's Robert Black on running a place for pros versus joes

Robert Black, the owner of OCRC Raceway, shared his thoughts on owning an RC racetrack - and who it's really for. http://www.liverc.com/news/special_features/12794-GUEST_POST%3A_OCRC_Raceway%27s_Robert_Black_on_running_a_place_for_pros_versus_joes/

Aaron Waldron Aug. 30, 2016, 11:48 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Inside Ronald Volker's BD8 World's touring car

The announcement has been confirmed and photos finally released. Ronald Volker has been putting in countless hours with relentless testing to improve the performance of the BD7 2016 with goals to make the car more rounded on different track surfaces.

Thomas Tran Aug. 26, 2016, 7:40 p.m. View Comments

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