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FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Brian Kinwald leads Team Losi's Golden Age

Carried on the shoulders of Brian Kinwald and fellow World Champion/departed Team Associated driver Matt Francis, Team Losi dominated everything in the dirt from 1999-2002.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 14, 2014, 9:43 p.m. View Comments

FIRST DRIVE EXCLUSIVE: Private Team Associated B44.3 Test Day

Team Associated sent two engineers, a media guy, and two B44.3 production prototype buggies for Aaron to photograph, dissect, and drive.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 14, 2014, 3:15 a.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTMONIALS: KO RSx2 Response servo, Racers Edge hauler, Team Orion Advantage Touch Duo Advance, Upgrade R/C Radix car stand

Wednesday night's Modified Stadium Truck winner at SDRC gives his opinion on equipment spotted in his pit area.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 14, 2014, 1:42 a.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: The unfortunate side of advancing technology

The size and speed of today's RC cars is textbook example of having too much of a good thing.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 12, 2014, 3:03 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Team Associated's Tommy Hinz

Young and talented Arizona resident Tommy Hinz describes his rise through the ranks, what it's like balancing high school and his racing career, and his proudest moments yet.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 11, 2014, 10:57 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Are there too many big races?

Every week there's a big event somewhere - whatever happened to just club racing? Do you think there are too many big races?

Aaron Waldron Aug. 10, 2014, 9:20 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: The roots of electric on-road racing

Going all the way back to 1978 and the original Team Associated RC12e.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 7, 2014, 9:14 a.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: AVID wing buttons, Duratrax car stand, MKS servo, Schelle ballstud mount and top shaft, Turnigy Trackstar speed control

Aspiring local hotshoe gets surprised by being asked to try out new products - for free.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 6, 2014, 11:32 p.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: What's the point?

Aaron describes the basic groups of racers you'll find at the local track.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 5, 2014, 11:38 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY TWO-FER, Part One: Matt Murphy

Matt Murphy discusses the Murfdogg Motorworks Titan 17.5 and the state of stock racing.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 4, 2014, 9:44 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY TWO-FER, Part Two: Frank Root

TLR's Frank Root talks about his career and the controversy of racing Stock Buggy at the Surf City Classic.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 4, 2014, 10:20 p.m. View Comments

POLL: How can stock racing be fixed?

Vote for what measures you think should be taken to fix "stock" class racing!

Aaron Waldron Aug. 1, 2014, 4:19 p.m. View Comments

The Weekend Rap - Paul LeMieux Edition

The R/C rapper is back, this time with a song about Paul LeMieux!

Brandon Rohde Aug. 1, 2014, 12:03 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Ryan Maifield kickstarts his nitro career

Still relatively new to nitro racing, Ryan Maifield drives the Thunder Tiger EB4-S3 to the 2006 ROAR National Championship.

Aaron Waldron July 31, 2014, 6:54 p.m. View Comments

Inside Ryan Maifield's TLR 1/8-scale vehicles

In-depth and up close with Ryan's 8IGHT 3.0, 8IGHT-T 3.0, and 8IGHT-E 3.0

Aaron Waldron July 31, 2014, 1:19 a.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: JConcepts carbon fiber front shock tower, Peak shorty LiPo, Radiopost servo, Tekin RSX speed control

Local track employee gives his impression of four components installed on his class-winning stock buggy.

Aaron Waldron July 30, 2014, 11:02 p.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: Too much traction reaction

Aaron argues that today's too-sticky track conditions have caused a lot of problems with off-road racing.

Aaron Waldron July 30, 2014, 7:40 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Serpent America star Mike Truhe

Former ROAR National Champion Mike Truhe talks about his switch from TLR to Serpent, the progress of his career, and the struggle to stay on top.

Aaron Waldron July 28, 2014, 10:59 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Do you prefer racing indoors or outdoors?

Start off your week by taking our poll! Tell us whether you prefer racing inside or outside.

Aaron Waldron July 28, 2014, 10:21 a.m. View Comments

An R/C Rap Song - Featuring Ryan Maifield

What has this industry come to? We have rap songs about racers now!

Brandon Rohde July 25, 2014, 5:36 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Dakotah Phend wins first ROAR National Championship

Nine years and ten titles ago, Dakotah won the Juniors Buggy division at the ROAR Stock Nationals in Scottsdale, AZ.

Aaron Waldron July 24, 2014, 10:10 p.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Airtronics MX-V, AKA EVO Typos, R1 Wurks Motor Lab 17.5, Solar D770 servo, SMC LiPo packs

Grandfather-and-son team from SDRC rant and rave about various items spotted in their pit area.

Aaron Waldron July 24, 2014, 12:48 a.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: Off-road tracks are too far out of control

Aaron argues that in order to increase the level of competition at off-road races, track builders need to tone it down a bit.

Aaron Waldron July 22, 2014, 10:28 p.m. View Comments

Hot Rod Shootout Tech Inspector Matt Murphy spills his side

Matt Murphy, the man who ran tech inspection at last week's Hot Rod Hobbies Off-Road Shootout, describes the situation from his perspective.

Aaron Waldron July 22, 2014, 9:42 p.m. View Comments

SPEAK UP! Tire companies weigh in on ROAR ruling

After ROAR clarified its ruling on new-style 1/10-scale tires and wheels, representatives from four major manufacturers offer their opinions.

Aaron Waldron July 22, 2014, 4:09 p.m. View Comments

CAUGHT IN THE ACT: Hot Rod Hobbies Shootout cracks down on spec class cheaters [UPDATED]

Nine drivers in spec classes at last weekend's Hot Rod Shootout were disqualified for breaking ROAR rules - including a few drivers who claimed they purchased their motors that way. What do you think?

Aaron Waldron July 22, 2014, 12:37 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: David Jenson

The TLR-sponsored youngster from SoCal talks about racing with his family and balancing his budding career with being a middle school student.

Aaron Waldron July 21, 2014, 9:16 p.m. View Comments

POLL: What off-road racing surface do you like best?

On what type of surface do you most enjoy racing off-road RC cars?

Aaron Waldron July 21, 2014, 7:42 a.m. View Comments

Today's Reality Check :: How to pour beer like a boss

We love R/C. But sometimes, a refreshing video on something unrelated is just cool to see. We'll supply you with one every day.

Brandon Rohde July 17, 2014, 10:19 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: The race that launched Ty Tessmann’s career into the spotlight

Ty Tessmann is a six-time ROAR National Champion that has won major events across the continent, and will be a strong contender at the upcoming IFMAR Worlds.

Aaron Waldron July 17, 2014, 2:26 p.m. View Comments

Tuesday Top Ten: The top 10 signs that a new hobby shop will fail

Each week, we provide you with a top 10 list, R/C style. This week we look at the top 10 signs that a new hobby shop will fail.

Brandon Rohde July 17, 2014, 9:54 a.m. View Comments

Tuesday Top Ten: The top 10 signs you will get a crappy marshall job

Each week, we provide you with a top 10 list, R/C style. This week we look at the top 10 signs that you will get a crappy marshall job.

Brandon Rohde July 17, 2014, 9:42 a.m. View Comments

Tuesday Top Ten: The top 10 signs for cars to avoid on the track

Each week, we provide you with a top 10 list, R/C style. This week we look at the top 10 signs to look for when deciding which cars to avoid on the track.

Brandon Rohde July 17, 2014, 9:15 a.m. View Comments