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POLL: What color wheels do you run?

What's your preference? Yellow? White? Something else? Whatever you can get your hands on?

Aaron Waldron Feb. 27, 2015, 3:55 p.m. View Comments

Trinity's Jim Dieter shows how to check brushless motors for a faulty sensor board

Think your motor is acting funny? Follow these steps to diagnose and solve the problem.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 27, 2015, 9:57 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: DNC deja vu

Two years ago, the annual nitro off-road racing season kickoff in the Arizona desert was a lot like what we watched last weekend.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 26, 2015, 8:13 p.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: How "sponsorship" is killing RC racing from the inside

Racers are trading fun for fame, increasing the stakes of racing and threatening the hobby shops that support tracks across the country. Where does it stop?

Aaron Waldron Feb. 25, 2015, 9:15 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Michael Schoettler

The 4WD class winner from the Winter Indoor Nationals talks about racing RC cars for fun.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 24, 2015, 1:14 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Which DNC Pro main event was more fun to watch?

Both Pro finals at The Dirt Nitro Challenge were incredible. Which one did you enjoy more?

Aaron Waldron Feb. 23, 2015, 8:38 a.m. View Comments

DNC: RC Wives hit the Dirt Nitro Challenge

New company and social media community dedicated to the women who support their RC racing significant others makes a big splash at RC's biggest race.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 22, 2015, 1:05 p.m. View Comments

DNC: Inside Ryan Maifield's Pro Buggy-winning 8IGHT 3.0

Here's an in-depth look at the TLR buggy that Ryan Maifield drove to a stunning victory on Sunday Night in Phoenix, AZ.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 22, 2015, 10:12 p.m. View Comments

DNC: Inside Ronnefalk's Pro Truck-winning D8T

Take a look under the Lexan of the truck David Ronnefalk used to make Dirt Nitro Challenge history

Aaron Waldron Feb. 22, 2015, 9:34 a.m. View Comments

DNC: Inside the Tekno RC A-Main-qualifying vehicles of Ryan Lutz and Joe Bornhorst

Ryan Lutz and Joe Bornhorst are racing at The Dirt Nitro Challenge for the first time, both making the Pro-class A-Mains.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 21, 2015, 1:11 p.m. View Comments

DNC: Inside Ty Tessmann's title-winning E-Buggy

Take a look at the Tekno RC-converted HB buggy that Tessmann drove to his first DNC title in electric.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 21, 2015, 6:08 p.m. View Comments

DNC: Thieves raid Vik's rental car - and took nearly everything

Tyler Vik found the windows of his rented Chevy SUV smashed in the hotel parking lot this morning, leaving him with only the items he had taken into the room last night.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 21, 2015, 8:43 a.m. View Comments

DNC: Hitec's new on-board cameras and programmable servos

Hitec showed off two new HD video camera models and six updated programmable servos.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 21, 2015, 5:55 a.m. View Comments

DNC: RC Concept US tour brings new engine to first Nitro Challenge

The RC Concept MC5 engine is being used at its biggest event yet, in the hands of several drivers including RC Concept USA's Jerome Treignier.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 20, 2015, 12:49 p.m. View Comments

DNC: Inside Darren Bloomfield's prototype electric Agama A215 buggy

Darren Bloomfield is running a brushless conversion for the Agama A215 that reflects the upcoming all-inclusive kit version.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 19, 2015, 9:10 a.m. View Comments

DNC: Inside defending double champion Ty Tessmann's cars - including the new D815 Worlds Edition

Ty Tessmann swept last year's Pro Truck and Buggy classes on his way to the best year of his career. Not only is he back with his tried-and-true truck, but he's got a new buggy commemorating his world championship.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 19, 2015, 5:37 a.m. View Comments

DNC: Jared Tebo makes Mx-O.S. debut

Jared Tebo rejoined Maxima fuel in 2014 and switched to Mx engines this season, racing with the O.S.-based mill for the first time this weekend.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 19, 2015, 1:30 p.m. View Comments

DNC: New colors for DE Racing SpeedLine Plus wheels

DE Racing's innovative new Speedline Plus wheels for 1/8-scale buggies and trucks now available in a variety of colors.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 19, 2015, 8:34 a.m. View Comments

DNC: Neumann and Strenge talk Serpent switch

German driver and mechanic duo Jorn Neumann and Gerd Strenge discuss their offseason move and their goals for 2015.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 18, 2015, 5:32 p.m. View Comments

Rivkin and Kinwald go vertical with epic wall-rides at Warehouse 3

Why throw a whip when you can drive up the wall? Watch two Team Associated teammates from Arizona, Spencer Rivkin and Brian Kinwald, score thousands of Tony Hawk points at their local indoor track.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 18, 2015, 12:58 p.m. View Comments

DNC: Carson Wernimont fuels up with VP-Powermaster

Among the myriad changes to his list of sponsors for 2015 comes a new fuel manufacturer for the Worlds podium finisher.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 18, 2015, 1:55 p.m. View Comments

DNC: Inside Atsushi Hara's SWorkz S350 Evo 2

Former World Champion Atsushi Hara is running a few new parts - can you imagine him teammates with Adam Drake with this buggy?

Aaron Waldron Feb. 18, 2015, 2:36 p.m. View Comments

DNC: Cavalieri to make Mx debut with updated Associated RC8B2 prototype

Not only is this year's Dirt Nitro Challenge the first race for IFMAR Worlds runner-up Ryan Cavalieri to use Mx engines and fuel, but there are changes to the car as well.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 18, 2015, 10:01 a.m. View Comments

DNC: Pro-Line's new Tessmann-designed Enforcer truck body

Ty Tessmann and Pro-Line have teamed up on a new truggy shell called the Enforcer - and it's almost ready to hit the market.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 18, 2015, 12:32 p.m. View Comments

DNC: Leadfinger Racing debuts new TLR and HB nitro buggy shells

Last week's teaser about a new body at this year's Dirt Nitro Challenge didn't tell the whole story - there are actually two!

Aaron Waldron Feb. 18, 2015, 11:10 a.m. View Comments

DNC: Inside Adam Drake's Mugen Seiki race cars

Even if it's the only time that Adam ever runs these vehicles, he spent plenty of time making sure they're ready to race.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 18, 2015, 8:39 a.m. View Comments

BREAKING: Adam Drake to Mugen Seiki confirmed by Upgrade RC

Upgrade RC posted a fully-prepped Mugen Seiki MBX7R sporting the colors of the former three-time National Champ

Aaron Waldron Feb. 17, 2015, 12:56 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Paul Sinclair shows off X-Factory SCX-61

X-Factory's head engineer Paul Sinclair talks about the brand's new 2WD short course truck that won the JConcepts Winter Indoor Nationals at SmacTrac.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 17, 2015, 7:31 a.m. View Comments

Shooting and driving with the Alphaform REDS JQ Racing team at Revelation Raceway

Last Friday, Joseph Quagraine hosted a day of pizza munching, shutter snapping, and lap burning for the media at one of SoCal's hottest outdoor tracks.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 16, 2015, 10:16 a.m. View Comments

BREAKING: Adam Drake to attend Dirt Nitro Challenge with new deal intact

The biggest story of a very wild offseason will reach a crescendo next week when The Drake heads to Phoenix with his new team - we just don't know yet who it will be.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 12, 2015, 12:05 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Who will win Pro Buggy at the Dirt Nitro Challenge?

Who is your pick to win the 60-minute Pro Buggy final this Sunday? Will it be one of these five drivers, or someone else?

Aaron Waldron Feb. 12, 2015, 3:59 p.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: The real reason why everything is on backorder right now

This will likely be the most political article that you ever read on LiveRC, but there are some big-time problems in the U.S. right now that could have disastrous implications for the RC industry - and it’s already affecting your ability to buy parts

Aaron Waldron Feb. 11, 2015, 11:05 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Joe Bornhorst

One of Tekno RC's top recruits for 2015, Ohio native Joe Bornhorst lays it all out on the table when it comes to his career and goals for this year.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 10, 2015, 9:39 a.m. View Comments

Awesome video shows Traxxas Rally thrashing local skatepark

iJumpRC took a Traxxas Rally to a local skatepark and put together a killer run.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 9, 2015, 7:20 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Are you excited for nitro season? PLUS - results of last week's poll on LiPo fire prep!

Warmer weather is coming! Will you be firing up your nitro buggy or truck and heading outdoors? Also - the results to last week's question about tracks being prepared for LiPo fires.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 9, 2015, 10:16 a.m. View Comments

AMain.com to sign a new driver - who is it?

AMain.com posted a photo to Facebook, suggesting that a new driver could be joining their team - which is chock-full of national and world championship-winning talent. Who could it be?

Aaron Waldron Feb. 6, 2015, 9:07 a.m. View Comments

SPY SHOTS: XRAY XB2 prototype uncovered

A Facebook user sent us these prototype photos of the new XRAY XB2 from last weekend's EOS round in Berlin.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 5, 2015, 9:04 a.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: What's your most intense RC racing memory?

Aaron shares the most emotional memory of his career. Do you remember yours?

Aaron Waldron Feb. 4, 2015, 12:50 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Brian Kinwald on the evolution of off-road racing

Two-time world champion and 30+ time national champion Brian Kinwald talks about his career, how the industry has changed, and what he thinks about clay and carpet tracks.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 3, 2015, 9:49 a.m. View Comments

POLL: Is your track equipped to extinguish a LiPo fire?

A LiPo fire at last weekend's Snowbird Nationals was quickly extinguished by using one of several sand buckets around the pit area. Is your local track prepared for such a problem?

Aaron Waldron Feb. 2, 2015, 9:16 a.m. View Comments

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