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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

WORLDS: Inside Atsushi Hara's Worlds touring car

The long, amazing career of Atsushi Hara has been well documented as Hara is one of the most popular drivers around the world.

Thomas Tran Aug. 26, 2016, 2:21 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Inside Ryan Maker's Worlds touring car

So far with a pretty good start here at the 2016 IFMAR ISTC Worlds, Australian National Champion Ryan Maker has placed his A800 in the top 20 during free practice. Looking to improve and work his way closer to the top 20, Maker has been putting in a

Thomas Tran Aug. 25, 2016, 1:08 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Numbers by the chart! [UPDATED]

Countries, car manufacturers, electronics, motors, batteries, and ESC's are all on display here at the IFMAR ISTC World Championships and have you ever wondered who's using what and what's most popular at such an event?

Thomas Tran Aug. 25, 2016, 8:58 p.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Inside Marc Fischer's Worlds touring car

The Capricorn star is off to a great start here at the 2016 IFMAR ISTC World Champion with excellent speed and strong finishes in free practice.

Thomas Tran Aug. 25, 2016, 3:17 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Inside Defending Champion Naoto Matsukura's Worlds touring car

Defending touring car IFMAR World Champion, Naoto Matsukura has just won his 4th 1/12th scale title a few days ago here in Beijing and is geared up to defend his crown against the world's best drivers. Trying many things in free practice, Matsukura i

Thomas Tran Aug. 25, 2016, 2:03 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Inside Marc Rheinard's Worlds touring car

After a shaky start in free practice 1 and 2, Rheinard looks like he's back on track and posting top 5 free practice times as the 3 time IFMAR ISTC is looking to add a 4th title this year. With the track being totally 'green', the team has made the a

Thomas Tran Aug. 24, 2016, 10:25 p.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Every former IFMAR ISTC world champion in history

The International Scale Touring Car class was added to the IFMAR Electric On-Road World Championships as a provisional category in 1998 - here's a list of the drivers who've won the title.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 23, 2016, 9:40 p.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Inside the Fengtai Sports Center asphalt track for the ISTC world championship

The IFMAR World Championship for the International Scale Touring Car category begins with the first of two days of practice on Wednesday morning, as the fastest electric on-road racers in the world head outside to the purpose-built asphalt course on-

Aaron Waldron Aug. 23, 2016, 12:48 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: ISTC World Championship broadcast schedule [UPDATED]

Here's when you'll need to log on to watch every lap of the IFMAR Touring Car World Championship live from Beijing!

Aaron Waldron Aug. 23, 2016, 8:30 p.m. View Comments

WORLDS: IFMAR 1/12-Scale World Championship A-Final replays and full results [VIDEO]

Relive the three 8-minute A-Main races from the IFMAR 1/12-Scale World Championships from Beijing China - watch the replays and check out the full results here!

Aaron Waldron Aug. 22, 2016, 5:17 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Inside Hideo Kitazawa's 1/12-scale Worlds car

Perhaps one of the more unfamiliar name in the international race scene, Morotech's Hideo Kitazawa is a race veteran and a beast in his own right. Showing great pace here at the IFMAR 1/12th scale World Championship, Kitazawa is a previous World's A-

Thomas Tran Aug. 21, 2016, 10:17 p.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Inside Akio Sobue's 1/12th scale Worlds car

After the 1st day of qualifying wrapped up, Japanese ace Akio Sobue is really starting to find his groove after 4 rounds sitting 2nd overall.

Thomas Tran Aug. 21, 2016, 8:37 p.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Inside Naoto Matsukura's 1/12-scale Worlds car

One of the most talked about cars in the pits is Naoto's Roche Rapide 2017 as it's something he's been testing for a long time with Max Ma with the desire to perfect the ultimate 1/12th scale weapon. With hours and hours of testing and input from Nao

Thomas Tran Aug. 21, 2016, 1:40 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Inside Alexander Hagberg's 1/12th scale World's car

Taking a close look at Alexander Hagberg's World's car.

Thomas Tran Aug. 20, 2016, 4:56 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: New Reedy 510R speed control spotted

While checking out ROAR national champion Keven Hebert's Team Associated 12R5.2, we snuck a peek at a prototype Reedy 510R speed control.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 20, 2016, 10:11 p.m. View Comments

WORLDS: 1/12-Scale Electric On-Road Broadcast Schedule [UPDATED]

Want to know when to tune in to watch the IFMAR World Championships for the 1/12-Scale class? Click here!

Aaron Waldron Aug. 20, 2016, 6:40 p.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Every former 1/12-Scale World Champion in IFMAR history

Here's a list of every driver to win the previous 18 runnings of the oldest electric racing category in IFMAR competition, the 1/12-scale class.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 20, 2016, 7:08 p.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Inside the Fengtai Sports Center, host facility for the IFMAR 1/12-Scale and ISTC World Championship

Check out the carpet track built inside the incredible Fengtai Sports Center in Beijing, which will host the IFMAR World Championship for 1/12-Scale.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 19, 2016, 10:39 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Kyle Layton

ROAR 17.5 National Champion sits down with me

Joe Adragna Aug. 16, 2016, 7:50 p.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: Inside the national championship-winning cars

Take a look at what's going on under the body of the four cars that earned modified-class national titles this weekend.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 14, 2016, 7:21 p.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: Placebo is a hell of a drug

Every racer believes his or her favorite car, tire, and motor is best - until they switch brands always go faster, right?

Aaron Waldron Aug. 10, 2016, 3:23 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Alex Sturgeon

This week's Talk It Up Tuesday is a chat with Alex Sturgeon, Team Losi Racing driver and manager of the Hobbytown USA Hobbyplex - which will host this week's ROAR Electric Off-Road Nationals. Read about his RC career, his predictions for this week's

Aaron Waldron Aug. 9, 2016, 1:56 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Who will win 2WD Modified at the ROAR Electric Off-Road Nationals?

Which driver is your pick to win the coveted 2WD Modified Buggy class at the ROAR Electric Off-Road Nationals this weekend?

Aaron Waldron Aug. 8, 2016, 8:43 a.m. View Comments

RC community banded together to help Florida theft victim

Laurence Williams' RC equipment was cleaned out - but a bunch of his teammates and friends pitched in to help get him racing again.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 5, 2016, 1:52 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Hagberg won 2014 IFMAR 200mm nitro touring car world championship [VIDEO]

Two years ago, XRAY's Alexander Hagberg won the world title he had been waiting for. Relive the final in this week's Flashback Friday.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 5, 2016, 2:45 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Michael Twilling

The 25-year-old former motocross racer found a love for RC after a crash left him injured - and a friend showed him his short course truck. Read on to learn more about what has driven Michael Twilling to become one of the fastest racers in his area i

Aaron Waldron Aug. 2, 2016, 5:11 p.m. View Comments

POLL: How much do you practice?

Do you take advantage of open practice days at your local track, show up early before club racing, or just throw down cold turkey in the first qualifier?

Aaron Waldron Aug. 1, 2016, 12:37 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Ilias Arkoudaris

In this week's Talk It Up Tuesday interview, Tekno RC European Sales and Team Manager Ilias Arkoudaris discussed how he was introduced to the hobby, his favorite part of working in the industry, what he thinks should change, and more.

Aaron Waldron July 26, 2016, 11:38 a.m. View Comments

POLL: What do you think of racing in the rain?

Inclement weather is a constant threat to racing RC cars outdoors. Do you think races should be cancelled when it rains? Or should cars and rules be changed to make wet-weather racing possible?

Aaron Waldron July 25, 2016, 1:03 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Last year's ROAR Electric 1/8-Scale Off-Road and 4x4 Short Course Nationals

Here's a look back at Ryan Maifield's dominant double win in the ROAR Electric 1/8-Scale Truck and Buggy National Championships - and Dakotah Phend's fourth 4x4 title in five tries. Don't miss this weekend's race live from Stateline R/C!

Aaron Waldron July 22, 2016, 4:19 p.m. View Comments

CRC founder Frank Calandra recovering from broken neck suffered in motocross crash

Just one day after winning the Over-50 national championship at the AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days motocross race, the world champion 1/12-scale chassis designer and Calandra Racing Concepts founder crashed. Fortunately, he's expected to make a full rec

Aaron Waldron July 21, 2016, 12:26 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Paul Ciccarello

Serpent America's Paul Ciccarello races pretty much every class imaginable - but did you know he got started in RC through an old job after a motocross crash left him injured? And that he's a former slot car racing world champion? Learn more about "C

Aaron Waldron July 19, 2016, 3:35 p.m. View Comments

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