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TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Chris Higa

Long-time local racer turned his hobby into a career as the Large Scale Surface Product Manager for Horizon Hobby, and has won fifth-scale off-road races across the country.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 27, 2015, 3:10 p.m. View Comments

POLL: What is your biggest RC racing fear?

In this special Halloween edition Monday Morning Poll, tell us what scares you most about RC racing.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 26, 2015, 12:26 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: The tires, they are a-changin'

Looking back at the rear tires included with Team Associated's 2WD buggies over the last 31 years paints a terrific picture of the changes in racing trends.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 23, 2015, 5:32 p.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: The reason why I quit

Eight years ago, I quit racing RC cars - because it became too serious.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 21, 2015, 6:38 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Jake Mayo

Since his last Talk It Up Tuesday interview, Team Associated driver Jake Mayo has been on a tear. Catch up with the 17-year-old high school senior with fresh updates on his racing career.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 20, 2015, 4:10 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Does winter weather alter your racing plans?

Do season changes change your RC racing schedule?

Aaron Waldron Oct. 19, 2015, 12:56 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Former IFMAR Electric Off-Road Worlds winners

A complete list of every driver to capture the most prestigious title in 2WD and 4WD buggy racing on the planet.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 16, 2015, 1:08 p.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: Who's the best overall buggy racer on the planet?

If you combined the results of both 2WD and 4WD from the IFMAR Worlds, here's what the overall finishing order would look like.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 14, 2015, 5:14 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: World champions Spencer Rivkin and Bruno Coelho

Newly crowned 2WD and 4WD world champions Spencer Rivkin and Bruno Coelho react to winning the biggest races of their lives.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 13, 2015, 4:06 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Which IFMAR World Champion was a bigger surprise?

Who pulled off the bigger upset - Spencer Rivkin or Bruno Coelho?

Aaron Waldron Oct. 12, 2015, 5:19 p.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Fantom Racing 4WD Track Map with defending world champion Steven Hartson

Steven Hartson, the 4WD world champion from two years ago, talks about the changes to the track and how he thinks it will fare for the Fantom Racing Track Map.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 7, 2015, 10:36 p.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Fantom Racing Track Map with defending 2WD world champion Jared Tebo

Reigning 2WD World Champion Jared Tebo takes a tour of the Yatabe Arena race course for the Fantom Racing Track Map.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 4, 2015, 6:40 a.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: Looking forward to next week's IFMAR Electric Off-Road Worlds

Are you excited for the Electric Off-Road Worlds at Yatabe Arena in Japan? I am!

Aaron Waldron Sept. 30, 2015, 7:45 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Defending world champions Jared Tebo and Steven Hartson

The 2WD and 4WD titleholders from 2013 share their memories of their big wins as well as how they're preparing for next week's IFMAR World Championships.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 29, 2015, 3:52 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Who will win 2WD at the IFMAR Worlds?

The 2WD portion will kick off next week's IFMAR World Championships in Japan. Who is your pick to win the title?

Aaron Waldron Sept. 28, 2015, 5:17 p.m. View Comments

Asian On-Road Championships visit to Tom Racing Circuit in Hong Kong

The AOC is in Hong Kong this week - here's a look at the Tom Racing Circuit that's hosting the big event.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 24, 2015, 11:30 a.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: Would bracket racing work for RC cars?

Drag racing has used bracket racing to provide cost-efficient excitement for drivers of all budget levels. Why don't we try it for RC racing?

Aaron Waldron Sept. 22, 2015, 7:14 p.m. View Comments

POLL: What do you think of RC racing events offering cash purses?

How do you feel about races awarding cash prizes for the winners?

Aaron Waldron Sept. 21, 2015, 3:53 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: James Arluck

Long-time RC racing veteran talks about competing in BattleBots - and how the two hobbies have surprising similarities.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 21, 2015, 7:40 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Every former IFMAR Large Scale World Champion

Russell Grenenger's victory in Kuala Lumpur made him the eighth different driver to win the title in IFMAR's largest class. Here are the previous seven.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 18, 2015, 3:25 p.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: What makes an RC race important to us?

Last week's IFMAR World Championships for 1:5 Scale Touring Cars and Open GT raised an interesting question. Are all World Championships treated equally?

Aaron Waldron Sept. 16, 2015, 8:31 p.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Inside the fastest large scale touring cars and Open GT vehicles

Learn more about the top-qualifying vehicles and drivers from the IFMAR Large Scale World Championships in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 11, 2015, 7:31 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Cory Drachenberg

The man behind Pro-Line's Come With With Us series talks about his RC experience, putting together some of RC's most popular videos, and his tips for making your own epic clips.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 1, 2015, 3:49 p.m. View Comments

POLL: What's the best part of racing RC cars?

What do you find most rewarding about this hobby?

Aaron Waldron Aug. 31, 2015, 1:27 p.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: Are you doing your part?

Track owners, race promoters, and company owners all argue that they're doing what's best for the industry. Are you?

Aaron Waldron Aug. 26, 2015, 7:14 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Nicholas Lee

The Singaporean racer best known for his skills behind the wheel of a touring car talks about how he got his start, his favorite hobbies, the Asian racing scene, and more.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 25, 2015, 1:26 p.m. View Comments

RC car visits fast food drive-thru for hidden camera prank

What happens when an RC car with a cell phone speaker tries to order at a Wendy's drive-through? Watch the video to find out!

Aaron Waldron Aug. 24, 2015, 12:30 p.m. View Comments

POLL: How many different tracks do you club race at?

Do you stick to one local track, or spice it up by visiting different facilities?

Aaron Waldron Aug. 24, 2015, 1:04 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Kyosho's time in truck racing

Over the last six years, Japanese manufacturer Kyosho has found remarkable success in two classes of electric off-road racing that only really exist in the U.S.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 21, 2015, 6 p.m. View Comments

Second annual LiveRC Raceway event to highlight Midwest racing scene this weekend

For the second year in a row, LiveRC Raceway will host one of the Midwest's most special RC racing events. Here's why you can't miss it!

Aaron Waldron Aug. 20, 2015, 4:25 p.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: Are RC trophies truly treasured?

Have you ever won a trophy for an RC car race? Do you still have it?

Aaron Waldron Aug. 19, 2015, 7:15 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Nick Wautlet

Team Associated customer service rep Nick Wautlet talks about what got him into RC, his side business building kits for customers, and how much fun this hobby can be.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 18, 2015, 3:33 p.m. View Comments

POLL: What's your favorite non-racing RC activity?

What's your favorite RC hobby that doesn't involve racing for the TQ or a main event win?

Aaron Waldron Aug. 17, 2015, 3:49 p.m. View Comments

Sickest short course whip ever? [VIDEO]

Short Facebook clip of a truck getting beyond horizontal at SDRC Raceway.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 17, 2015, 1:07 p.m. View Comments

LRC EXCLUSIVE: Behind the scenes of Adam Drake's Wall Street Journal shoot

Adam Drake talks about his feature story in the Wall Street Journal, with pictures showing how it all went down.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 12, 2015, 5:08 p.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: The tuning fork of RC racing

There are two different types of RC racers - those who adjust their cars constantly, and those who leave their vehicles alone. In which group do you belong?

Aaron Waldron Aug. 12, 2015, 3:55 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Tanner Day

The newly crowned 17.5 2WD Buggy and Short Course National Champion talks about his career and his biggest win yet.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 11, 2015, 2:45 p.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: Inside Ryan Cavalieri's winning cars

Take a closer look at the Team Associated vehicles that Ryan Cavalieri used to sweep the 2015 ROAR Electric Off-Road Nationals at SRS Raceway.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 10, 2015, 3:58 p.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: Pike, Nyikes, Mills, and Pollack crowned concourse competition winners

Before the start of Sunday's finals, four drivers were selected has having the best bodies at the race.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 9, 2015, 2:29 p.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: Tekin GEN 3 motor spotted in pit area

Another wide-open pit bag leads to another discovery of a new product while perusing the pits at the ROAR Electric Off-Road Nationals - Tekin's upcoming GEN 3 motors.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 7, 2015, 8:28 p.m. View Comments

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