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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

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

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

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

POLL: What's your favorite type of off-road track?

Do you prefer loamy tracks with ruts, temporary carpet courses, running slicks on high-bite clay, or all of the above?

Aaron Waldron April 4, 2016, 12:50 p.m. View Comments

EXCLUSIVE: ROAR to kill off truggy and stadium truck classes at 2016 Nationals

Citing low entries and ugly vehicles, the North American RC racing sanctioning body has called a merciful end to 1/8-scale truggy and 1/10-scale stadium truck classes at national events.

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

Team Associated to release hybrid nitro-electric RC8B3?

Team Associated has managed to shoehorn both a nitro engine and brushless power system with LiPo pack into the race-winning RC8B3 buggy - and we've got a leaked photo!

Aaron Waldron April 1, 2016, 12:24 p.m. View Comments

BREAKING: Global Hobby Distributors' statement on Airtronics news

Craig Kaplan, product and purchasing manager for Global Hobby Distributors and Hobby People, responded to today's news regarding Airtronics.

Aaron Waldron March 31, 2016, 6:59 p.m. View Comments

BREAKING: Airtronics to close its doors

While the future of Sanwa's products in the U.S. is unknown at this time, one thing is for sure - the brand name "Airtronics" is done as we know it.

Aaron Waldron March 31, 2016, 4:53 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Barry Pettit discussed offseason switch to Tekno RC

Former Worlds semifinalist Barry Pettit made big news a couple of weeks ago when he switched from long-time sponsor Mugen Seiki to the surging Tekno RC team. Read about why he made the decision, the other options he considered, and what he learned fr

Aaron Waldron March 29, 2016, 2:23 p.m. View Comments