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WHERE'S WALDO: Five reasons why I'm excited for the Dirt Nitro Challenge

Next week, hundreds of enthusiastic hobbyists and nearly all of the RC industry’s biggest racing teams will once again transform the Fear Farm R/C Raceway complex in Phoenix, AZ into a small town of tents and RV’s for the 19th annual The Dirt Nitro C

Aaron Waldron Feb. 13, 2018, 9:20 p.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: The brightest highlight of this year’s Reedy Race

The 23rd running of the Reedy International Off-Road Race of Champions packed a ton of awesome racing action into three days, with some of the best drivers in the world dicing for position at OCRC Raceway. It also blew away our previous record for mo

Aaron Waldron Jan. 30, 2018, 5:26 p.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: The favorites and wild cards of the Reedy Race Invitational field

Here's a preview of the 30 drivers that will lineup for 12 rounds of racing 2WD and 4WD buggies at the Reedy Race of Champions this week at OCRC Raceway.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 16, 2018, 5:37 p.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: Silly RC racing superstitions

Learning about some of the idiosyncrasies of Chinese culture while at the IFMAR Worlds made me reflect on my own pre-race rituals and habits. Do you have any RC racing superstitions?

Aaron Waldron Dec. 12, 2017, 7:19 p.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: Who to watch at the Worlds

The 2017 IFMAR Electric Off-Road World Championships in Xiamen, China kicks off this weekend with registration on Saturday. To get ready for the race, I dug through past Worlds results as well as this year’s Reedy Race, ROAR Nationals, EFRA Euros and

Aaron Waldron Nov. 7, 2017, 11:33 p.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: The hack to end all hacking

While it's frowned upon in actual racing, giving your buddy the bumper can lead to laughs on a practice day. Sometimes, though, you have to put a stop to the tomfoolery.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 10, 2017, 7:25 p.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: Can we make on-board simulator racing happen?

RC cars have long been able to support the concept of FPV racing, but a full-on cockpit like Kyosho’s new 4D Ride-On Experience would really maximize the impact on-board cameras could have on RC car racing. If this is truly a miniature motor sport, w

Aaron Waldron Sept. 26, 2017, 3:45 p.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: Stuck in a rut? Make something up

A racer who has developed a bad attitude after five years of finishing fifth every week, or the failing local track that hasn't had a physical or emotional remodel in at least that long, could both benefit from trying a totally new approach.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 5, 2017, 3:27 p.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: Did we forget something?

If you travel to enough races, chances are you'll eventually neglect to pack something important. Sometimes you can borrow a spare from a fellow racer — and sometimes it adds hours onto your trip.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 29, 2017, 4:10 p.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: Who and what to watch at the ROAR Electric Off-Road Nationals

In preparation for this week's ROAR Electric Off-Road Nationals at The Track, I put together the six drivers who have the most to win or lose in Modified, the six most likely drivers to have a surprising weekend, eight drivers to watch in the Stock c

Aaron Waldron Aug. 8, 2017, 7:21 p.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: The spotlight of sponsorship

The voice-amplifying power of social media has given rise to an increased number of RC racers selected to represent a rising number of brands - but it may also be the best tool the RC community has to hold those racers accountable for their actions.

Aaron Waldron July 11, 2017, 4:17 p.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: Clueless class structure

Sportsman classes might be a novel idea, but the notion that a driver's "sponsorship" should be the defining factor of whether or not he can enter a class intended for a particular skill level is stupid.

Aaron Waldron July 5, 2017, 7:25 a.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: When keeping it real goes wrong [VIDEO] [UPDATED]

What happens when two drivers take an inconsequential last lap of a qualifying heat too seriously? A potential life-changing injury for an innocent bystander.

Aaron Waldron June 7, 2017, 12:41 p.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: Overreacting to contact [VIDEO]

The highlight of third A-Main of the Modified 2WD class at last weekend's JConcepts Spring Indoor Nationals at Tacoma RC Raceway may have been the collision between the buggies of Spencer Rivkin and Harley Yoshii, but it displayed the chasm between t

Aaron Waldron May 23, 2017, 6:33 p.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: The prestige problem

Without a national or global ranking system to tie together the results of dozens of racing events throughout the year, and with such little regard added for our industry’s top title-awarding competitions, the RC racing scene suffers from a serious p

Aaron Waldron May 10, 2017, 11:14 a.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: Where do we draw the line?

The RC racing scene tends to sweep things under the rug - like the economic state of the industry, race entry trends, and rule-breakers (unless it's JQ with a borrowed fuel tank) - no matter what the long-lasting effects might be. But what about phys

Aaron Waldron March 28, 2017, 4:46 p.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: What kind of Worlds will we get?

The last four IFMAR Fuel Off-Road Buggy World Championships have yielded four different winners - and four very different 60-minute finals, from late-race upsets to runaway blowouts. What do you think next week's race will be like?

Aaron Waldron Sept. 28, 2016, 4:17 p.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: Placebo is a hell of a drug

Every racer believes his or her favorite car, tire, and motor is best - until they switch brands always go faster, right?

Aaron Waldron Aug. 10, 2016, 3:23 p.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: The next big thing is already here

Lay-down transmissions, brushless motors, and 2.4 GHz radios all changed the game and helped move the RC racing industry forward by huge leaps. Thanks to rapidly improving manufacturing technology, those leaps may start coming more often.

Aaron Waldron July 13, 2016, 3:58 p.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: Sick of the sexism in RC racing

Whether they're used as walking advertisements or offered up as souvenirs, the place women hold in our industry ranges from cringe-worthy to downright ugly.

Aaron Waldron July 6, 2016, 6:04 p.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: What can we learn from drone racing?

By embracing technology and mimicking video game competition, drone racing blew past RC cars like we were standing still. What aspects of drone racing could we adopt to help our hobby grow?

Aaron Waldron June 29, 2016, 3:33 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

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

WHERE'S WALDO: Where in the world have I been?

When I took a short break from the LiveRC home page, this is where I went.

Aaron Waldron March 7, 2016, 6:44 p.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: What makes the Reedy Race so special?

What is it about the Reedy International Off-Road Race of Champions that makes it the most iconic event in the RC industry? Everything.

Aaron Waldron Jan. 20, 2016, 3:34 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

WHERE'S WALDO: It’s time for trucks to kick the bucket

Aaron makes the case that killing off all forms of "truck" racing would actually benefit the RC racing industry as a whole.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 5, 2015, 4:48 p.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: Are combo electronics units the next game-changer?

Two recent products from Airtronics and Team Orion could spell the writing on the wall for the next tech breakthrough - and a radically different industry.

Aaron Waldron July 21, 2015, 6:35 p.m. View Comments

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