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FLASHBACK FRIDAY: How have Reedy Race Open winners fared in the Invitational class?

Ever wondered how the winners of the Open 2WD and 4WD categories at the Reedy Race finish once they move up to the Invitational category? Take a look back at the Open 2WD and 4WD winners since 2011 to see how they did, what their best finish was, and

Aaron Waldron Jan. 15, 2016, 6:46 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Was RC gear a part of your holiday season?

Did you get or give the gift of radio control over the holidays?

Aaron Waldron Jan. 11, 2016, 4:02 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: The history of front wings on 2WD buggies

Some racers call them an aerodynamic advantage, others insist they're merely just "Kool Aid." As it turns out, 2WD buggy racers have been using front wings for decades.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 8, 2016, 4:14 p.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: Should we reverse the rule outlawing reverse?

Since the early days of RC racing, racers have been banned from using reverse to help themselves out of a wreck. And that should change.

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

SPY SHOT: Prototype AKA buggy tire spotted at CRCRC Midwest Championships

A new 2WD and 4WD rear tire provisionally dubbed the Cross Link was spotted on Mark Pavidis' 22 3.0 buggy during practice for the annual indoor race.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 6, 2016, 1:52 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Tanner Denney

Arizonan off-road racer and former Reedy Race Open 4WD champ Tanner Denney opened up about his racing career, his goals, signing with new engine sponsor REDS Racing, and rejoining mentor Ryan Maifield at Team Losi and Team Orion.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 5, 2016, 3:04 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Do you care about new driver signings?

The "silly season" portion of the months between the end of one year's racing schedule and the next are full of drivers switching teams - or staying with their previous sponsors. How much do you pay attention?

Aaron Waldron Jan. 4, 2016, 12:14 p.m. View Comments

Check out this extreme backyard track in Switzerland [VIDEO]

Michel Guggisberg built the incredible "Offroad Devilz" course into the side of a hill at his house in Toggenburg, Switzerland.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 31, 2015, 12:59 p.m. View Comments

LRC EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Keven Hebert about the Team Associated TC7 Factory Team touring car

2015 ROAR National Champion Keven Hebert chats about his role in developing the new car, winning a national title in the TC7's debut, and having his paint job on the box.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 31, 2015, 3:54 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Mike Truhe tells all about the switch to Mugen Seiki

Read what former national champion and Worlds runner-up Mike Truhe had to say about the surprise switch to Mugen Seiki Racing.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 29, 2015, 4:51 p.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: My first RC car

I got my first hobby-grade RC car for Christmas over 20 years ago. Here's what I remember about it.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 23, 2015, 5:43 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Chad Phillips

Long-time off-road racing veteran Chad Phillips talked about his career, what it's like working for Absolute Hobbyz, spending time with his kids and how he's still motivated to win.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 22, 2015, 6:56 p.m. View Comments

Nitro engine-powered pencil sharpener? [VIDEO]

Mike from the YouTube channel "Mike and Lauren" took a nitro-powered RC car given to him by a friend and used it to power a pencil sharpener.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 21, 2015, 2:05 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Horizon Hobby/Team Associated TQ10

The first Team Associated 2WD buggy to use a non-aluminum chassis wasn't actually sold under the "Team Associated" name.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 18, 2015, 6:20 p.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: The silliest part of silly season

As more manufacturers turn to sponsoring drivers as a means of capturing direct sales and leveraging social networks, an increasing number of guilty accomplices seem to be getting frustrated by it.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 16, 2015, 7:40 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Andrew Smolnik

Hobby Pro USA and PR Racing America founder Andrew Smolnik talked about his racing career and making a living in the RC industry that he loves.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 15, 2015, 4:30 p.m. View Comments

Testing.... 1 2 3!

Lately, I've seen a lot of posts on social media that people are going..... 'Testing'. Not practicing, not racing, but actually going out and 'testing'. With more and more racers transitioning into season veterans, the progression is quite natural to

Thomas Tran Dec. 10, 2015, 4:17 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Ryan Maifield

Thomas Tran Dec. 8, 2015, 7:59 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Do you wear RC-related apparel?

Do you have specific t-shirts you wear to represent your sponsors, wear normal clothes to the track, or only wear RC shirts?

Aaron Waldron Dec. 7, 2015, 2:52 p.m. View Comments

Final hours of LiveTime's Cyber Monday sale - guaranteed lowest price on MyLaps transponders!

Here's your chance to score the best deals on MyLaps 2- and 3-wire transponders for the holiday season!

Aaron Waldron Nov. 30, 2015, 5:55 p.m. View Comments

POLL: How many non-functioning RC cars do you currently own?

RC enthusiasts often hoard their old cars and trucks. How many vehicles do you have laying around the house in various states of disrepair?

Aaron Waldron Nov. 30, 2015, 1:32 p.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: Giving radio-controlled thanks

The second installment of a yearly tradition to be grateful for what's going on in the RC industry.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 25, 2015, 6:57 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Chris Wheeler

One of the fastest off-road racers in Arizona talked about his RC racing career - and what the hobby has meant to his life.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 24, 2015, 6:13 p.m. View Comments

POLL: How often do you build a new kit?

If you race the same class for several seasons in a row, do you buy a new kit each year? Or just rebuild the one you have?

Aaron Waldron Nov. 23, 2015, 3:37 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Traxxas Slash and Slayer Off-Road Championship

Back in 2008, Traxxas offered over $3500 in prize money for a Slash and Slayer-only race that only happened once.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 20, 2015, 6:57 p.m. View Comments

WHERE’S WALDO: How many RC racing achievements have you unlocked?

Unlike video games and mobile apps, there are no achievement badges in RC racing - but there should be.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 18, 2015, 6:23 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Jonathan 'JJ' Wang

Chinese-American 17-year-old JJ Wang talks about traveling the world to go racing with his father, scoring a top-five finish at the IFMAR Worlds, and how much he loves racing.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 16, 2015, 5:36 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Would you change brands for a sponsorship?

Most racers have their favorite cars, motors, tires and more. Would you switch for a sponsorship deal?

Aaron Waldron Nov. 16, 2015, 12:35 p.m. View Comments

BREAKING: Carson Wernimont retiring from 1/8-scale racing [PODCAST] [UPDATED]

2014 Worlds podium finisher Carson Wernimont has announced his retirement from 1/8-scale off-road racing. He talked about his decision on the TSR Speed Shop podcast.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 15, 2015, 4:08 p.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: The take out

Nothing causes more controversy in RC racing than contact between two drivers. What's the best way to handle it?

Aaron Waldron Nov. 11, 2015, 6:41 p.m. View Comments

POLL: What do you think of spec tires?

Some races institute a spec tire policy, where all competitors must use the same tires. Do you like that, or hate it?

Aaron Waldron Nov. 9, 2015, 2:05 p.m. View Comments

BREAKING: TLR 8IGHT-E 4.0 leaked online

For a brief instant, the Team Losi Racing 8IGHT-E 4.0 1/8-scale electric buggy was posted to the brand's website. That's all it took for a quick-acting LiveRC reader to snap a couple of screenshots.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 6, 2015, 2:59 p.m. View Comments

LRC EXCLUSIVE: Team Associated team manager Brent Thielke talks about the RC10B5M Champions Edition

Team Associated team manager Brent Thielke took time away from qualifying at the Horizon Hobby Off-Road Championships to discuss the Champions Edition development, goals, and details.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 6, 2015, 1:58 p.m. View Comments

LRC EXCLUSIVE: Interview with TLR 22 3.0 product developer Frank Root

Read what Horizon Hobby and Team Losi Racing Senior Product Developer Frank Root said about the 22 3.0 project, who was involved, what the team's goals were, and more.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 5, 2015, 1:21 p.m. View Comments

BREAKING: Official Team Losi Racing 22 3.0 info leaked

The website for the new TLR 2WD buggy reportedly went live ahead of schedule on Wednesday - and fast-acting viewers grabbed screen shots.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 4, 2015, 6:46 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Max Flurer

One of the East Coast's fastest off-road and dirt oval racers talks about his RC career and what it's like trying to stay competitive in two totally different disciplines.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 3, 2015, 5:02 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Where will Atsushi Hara go next?

Last week, Atsushi Hara announced an unexpected split from SWORKz. Where do you think he'll end up for 2016?

Aaron Waldron Nov. 2, 2015, 6:36 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Traxxas Monster Buggy, the first large scale RTR [VIDEO]

Back in 1993, Traxxas introduced a 1/6-scale, 2WD off-road buggy powered by a gasoline-fueled two-stroke engine. It took over a decade for the trend to finally catch on.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 30, 2015, 5:13 p.m. View Comments

New TLR 8IGHT 4.0 in time for the holidays?

Photos posted to RCTech show a production-ready 8IGHT 4.0 buggy shown proudly in New Zealand. Here's what we know so far.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 29, 2015, 11:40 a.m. View Comments

Warehouse 3 Racing in Phoenix to close on Saturday

Inventory liquidation sale at indoor off-road track and hobby shop in Arizona to begin today after multiple burglaries and slow business led to decision to cease operations October 31. It's the third track in the Southwest to close in the last six mo

Aaron Waldron Oct. 28, 2015, 2:36 p.m. View Comments

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