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THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Exotek Racing carbon fiber chassis for XRAY XB2

Joe Adragna bolted the new Exotek carbon fiber chassis plate to his XB2 for some back-to-back testing and racing with the standard aluminum piece - and here's what he thought.

Aaron Waldron July 7, 2016, 3:56 p.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: Sick of the sexism in RC racing

Whether they're used as walking advertisements or offered up as souvenirs, the place women hold in our industry ranges from cringe-worthy to downright ugly.

Aaron Waldron July 6, 2016, 6:04 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Schumacher's Cougar SVR rear-motor 2WD buggy

Four years ago Wednesday, Schumacher released details of its Cougar SVR rear-motor 2WD buggy to appease loose-track off-road racers - even though they had already been racing mid-motor 2WD buggies for over two years.

Aaron Waldron July 1, 2016, 2:51 p.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: What can we learn from drone racing?

By embracing technology and mimicking video game competition, drone racing blew past RC cars like we were standing still. What aspects of drone racing could we adopt to help our hobby grow?

Aaron Waldron June 29, 2016, 3:33 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Felix Law

The 2015 Reedy Touring Car Race of Champions Open Modified winner has raced more classes of RC cars, in more countries, than you could've possibly imagined. Learn more about his RC career and what he thinks of the industry in this week's Talk It Up T

Aaron Waldron June 28, 2016, 4:38 p.m. View Comments

POLL: What was most impressive about the Alabama Manufacturer Shootout?

Which part of last weekend's AMS 7.0 did you find the most spectacular?

Aaron Waldron June 27, 2016, 12:31 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: The inaugural Alabama Manufacturer Shootout [VIDEO]

This weekend, the seventh annual Alabama Manufacturer Shootout - AMS 7.0 - is going down at the Cullman Agricultural Center. Back in 2010, I covered the inaugural AMS for R/C Car Magazine - here's what went down.

Aaron Waldron June 24, 2016, 3:47 p.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Slick Diffz B5M diff kit, Ball Snot thrust grease and diff lube

SDRC stock buggy front-runner Jose Villa re-built the differential in his B5M with hardware and lubricants from Slick Diffz - and this is what he thought about them.

Aaron Waldron June 23, 2016, 4:06 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Darren Wimberley

In this week's Talk It Up Tuesday, Darren Wimberley - the founder of FireBrand RC - chatted about how he merged his love for RC with a lifelong passion for art and nearly two decades of marketing experience to create his own company.

Aaron Waldron June 21, 2016, 3:39 p.m. View Comments

POLL: What was the biggest surprise of the ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals?

Which of these did you least expect would happen at the ROAR Nats a couple of weeks ago?

Aaron Waldron June 20, 2016, 1:29 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Thirty eight years of Novak Electronics

Here's a timeline of notable products that Team Novak released over nearly four decades.

Aaron Waldron June 17, 2016, 3:55 p.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Cleanwerkz Pro Cleaner

Off-road racer Sean McPike cleaned up his electric and nitro off-road vehicles with Cleanwerkz Pro Cleaner for this product review.

Aaron Waldron June 16, 2016, 3:45 p.m. View Comments

WHERE’S WALDO: The true weight of two high-profile disqualifications last weekend

The RC world nails privateer stock racers to the wall for illegally-built motors, but pro drivers are given a pass on the rules? Get real. The fact that two DQ's on Sunday were such a big deal is a symptom of much heavier problems.

Aaron Waldron June 15, 2016, 5:17 p.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: Inside the Nemo Racing USA mobile warehouse

Nemo Racing USA team manager Billy Tylaska took LiveRC's camera for a walk through the company's warehouse-on-wheels, parked onsite at the ROAR Nationals.

Aaron Waldron June 11, 2016, 7:01 p.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: New JConcepts bodies [VIDEO]

JConcepts founder Jason Ruona showed off the new Finnisher body for the 8IGHT-T 4.0 and the Strike II for the RC8B3 during our broadcast of the ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals.

Aaron Waldron June 11, 2016, 7:16 p.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: New Pro-Line Racing Predator D815 body and Fugitive Lite tire

Daniel Adams from Pro-Line Racing showed off the new Predator D815 body as well as the Fugitive Lite tire, which made its debut at this weekend's ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals.

Aaron Waldron June 11, 2016, 7:18 p.m. View Comments

LRC EXCLUSIVE: HB Racing purchased by Neidhart SA

In a live interview at the ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals, former world champion Adrien Bertin from Neidhart SA confirmed that they've acquired the HB Racing brand.

Aaron Waldron June 10, 2016, 4:37 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Former ROAR Fuel Off-Road National Champions

Brush up on your ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals history with these charts showing every 1/8-scale nitro buggy and truck title winners since 1997.

Aaron Waldron June 9, 2016, 8:48 a.m. View Comments

POLL: Who will win the Buggy class at the ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals?

Which driver is your pick to win the ROAR 1/8-Scale Nitro Off-Road Buggy at Thornhill Racing Circuit this Sunday?

Aaron Waldron June 6, 2016, 11:28 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Tessmann's domination of last year's ROAR Nationals [VIDEO]

One year ago, HB Racing driver Ty Tessmann crushed everyone at the ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals at A Main Hobbies' Silver Dollar RC Raceway - meeting and breaking all sorts of records in the process. Can he make history again next week?

Aaron Waldron June 3, 2016, 4:19 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Tyler Keel

This week's Talk It Up Tuesday delves into the backstory of what many would consider a typical hobbyist - someone who simply races RC cars for fun. Tyler Keel is perhaps better known for his fiery-red hair than he is his position as a Team Associated

Aaron Waldron May 31, 2016, 3:49 p.m. View Comments

Georgia Tech researchers taught AutoRally robot fifth-scale short course truck how to drift - for science! [VIDEO]

Gizmodo presented a feature on the AutoRally Robot, a 1/5-scale short course truck developed in cooperation with researchers at Georgia Tech to develop self-driving technology that may someday be used in full-size vehicles - so that they'll intellige

Aaron Waldron May 26, 2016, 12:03 p.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Trakpower 4200mAh shorty pack

SDRC Raceway local Jared Galligar put Trakpower's 4200mAh shorty pack to the test over several weeks of club racing - and this is what he thought.

Aaron Waldron May 26, 2016, 1:40 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Mason Eppley

Teenage NorCal-native Mason Eppley went from playing with an RTR rally car to being one of the fastest racers in his area and qualifying for the IFMAR Worlds in just three years. Learn more about Mason in this week's Talk It Up Tuesday.

Aaron Waldron May 24, 2016, 3:11 p.m. View Comments

POLL: How would you describe your driving skill level?

Are you a career Novice mid-packer, Expert-class blowout or the Greatest of All Time? Tell us how you'd best describe your racing talent in this week's poll.

Aaron Waldron May 23, 2016, 1:52 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: How have the Top 25 RC rankings changed in the last two years?

The first global Top 25 RC Rankings were published in March of 2014, and have been a hot-button topic among RC racing fans ever since. Here's what the standings looked like back then - and what they are now.

Aaron Waldron May 20, 2016, 2:32 p.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: Can we make off-road great again?

Despite today's generation of racers, tracks and products trending toward smoother, higher-speed, more consistent courses, there's a vocal minority pushing to protect the sanctity of "true off-road" - despite what's best for the industry, or even pra

Aaron Waldron May 18, 2016, 4:13 p.m. View Comments

GUEST POST: Adragna dissected the lay-down evolution of 2WD buggies

Every major 2WD buggy manufacturer produces some sort of "lay down" transmission version - or conversion - to suit high-bite track conditions. Here's an in-depth look at how this movement picked up momentum, as well as racer input and a breakdown of

Aaron Waldron May 17, 2016, 2:41 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Lee Martin

British off-road ace Lee Martin talked about his racing career, his goals, and what he loves most about RC in this week's Talk It Up Tuesday.

Aaron Waldron May 17, 2016, 4:34 p.m. View Comments

POLL: If you could build your own off-road track, what surface would you pick?

Imagine you've been given a blank check to build your own off-road racing facility. Would you pick carpet or dirt?

Aaron Waldron May 16, 2016, 11:43 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Semifinal replays from Worlds Warm-Up at RC Tracks Las Vegas

The one-hour final was cancelled after drivers voted not to trash their cars on the rain-soaked surface, but the semifinals at the IFMAR Worlds Warm-Up in Las Vegas had plenty of awesome racing. Click here to watch both 30-minute replays!

Aaron Waldron May 12, 2016, 3:41 p.m. View Comments

POLL: What's the last big change you made to your RC career?

Sometimes switching brands or attending a new track can give you a whole new perspective on RC racing. What's the most recent decision you've made?

Aaron Waldron May 2, 2016, 5:48 p.m. View Comments

Tekno's Lutz talks about brake linkages [VIDEO]

Setting up your linkages on nitro cars can be a bit of a headache. Tekno's Ryan Lutz breaks down how to dial in your linkages like a boss in the video below to make your life easier.

Thomas Tran April 29, 2016, 7:27 p.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: What do trophies mean to you?

Do you have a box of trophies and plaques from past races laying around the in the garage? Why have you decided to keep them?

Aaron Waldron April 20, 2016, 4:58 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Felix Harsh

The team manager for Bellgate Distributors chatted about his RC career, how he got his start, what it's like working in the industry, how he thinks stock racing should change, and how his favorite hobby has helped him through some of his life's most

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

POLL: How many people have you introduced to RC racing?

One of the best things you can do to support your local racing scene - and your hobby, in general - is to get new racers involved. How many friends, family members and acquaintances have you convinced to get RC cars a shot?

Aaron Waldron April 18, 2016, 4:45 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Colin Herzig

The Expert Truck and Buggy winner from the Dirt Nitro Challenge explained how he got started in RC racing, what he enjoys most, and his goals for the future.

Aaron Waldron April 12, 2016, 4:58 p.m. View Comments

POLL: What's your favorite non-RC motorsport?

Many RC racers are also fans of full-size auto racing. What's your favorite non-RC motorsport?

Aaron Waldron April 11, 2016, 4:09 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Crazy big jumps at Psycho Nitro Blast [VIDEO]

Jumping RC cars off of wooden ramps is part of the Psycho Nitro Blast experience - and since 2009, drivers have willingly launched their cars down the road in search of world records and Internet fame.

Aaron Waldron April 8, 2016, 5:53 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Rob Gillespie Jr.

After nearly sweeping his second-straight April Fools Classic at his home track, Team Associated driver Rob Gillespie chatted about his RC racing career for this week's Talk It Up Tuesday.

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

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