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LRC: Watch the Team Associated Off-Road Championships LIVE from Trackside Raceway this weekend [VIDEO]

World champions Spencer Rivkin, Jared Tebo and Ryan Cavalieri are among the stars scheduled to attend the Team Associated Off-Road Championships at Trackside Hobbies and Raceway this weekend, and you'll be able to watch every lap of the racing action

Aaron Waldron Oct. 17, 2017, 3:54 p.m. View Comments

Fundraiser for the Albano family after losing everything in California wildfire

As R/C racers, we are all competitors on the race track, but we are family off the race track. With the devastating fires in California comes devastating news from Team Yokomo driver and friend, Eric Albano. The Albano's and so many others have been

Mike Garrison Oct. 16, 2017, 9:33 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Alex Miller

The 2017 edition of the JConcepts Fall Indoor Nationals a couple of weeks ago was not the first time that Alex Miller found his place on the podium. Miller finished fourth in 2WD and third in 4WD against some tough competition from those in the North

Aaron Waldron Oct. 16, 2017, 7:06 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Are you guilty of any of these RC racing faux pas?

Have you cheated at an RC race? Used gear from a company other than your sponsor? Taken someone out? Check all that apply!

Aaron Waldron Oct. 16, 2017, 10:40 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Coelho's incredible run to the 4WD world championship [VIDEO]

Tuesday marked the two-year anniversary XRAY's Bruno Coelho wrapping up the 2015 IFMAR 4WD title in dominating fashion, leaving no doubt as to who the fastest driver on the planet was that day — but it wasn't without a bit of controversy.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 13, 2017, 12:04 a.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Tekin RS-Pro Black Edition ESC

Tekin has brought back the RS-Pro series of ESC's with the new spec racing Black Edition. For this week's Thursday Testimonials, Mike drops the new RS-Pro Black Edition ESC into his 4wd buggy for some wheel to wheel 13.5 spec class racing.

Mike Garrison Oct. 11, 2017, 12:25 p.m. View Comments

EXCLUSIVE: What really happened at Fear Farm RC Raceway?

After being found in violation of city building codes (click here for the official inspection reports), the Fear Farm RC Raceway is temporarily out of operation. Read what AZRCR president Bill Mason, Joey Christensen of The Dirt Racing, and Bobby Dol

Aaron Waldron Oct. 11, 2017, 7:31 p.m. View Comments

LRC: Watch the inaugural International Off-Road Carpet Championships live from Las Vegas!

The first-ever International Off-Road Carpet Championships organized by Scotty Ernst is off to a flying start in Sin City, with reigning world champ Spencer Rivkin setting the fastest time in the first round of 2WD and Ryan Maifield topping the 4WD f

Aaron Waldron Oct. 10, 2017, 3:34 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

POLL: Do you consider yourself to be brand-loyal?

Are you a team fanboy for life? Or do you buy whatever you want?

Aaron Waldron Oct. 9, 2017, 10:07 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Cameron Dopp

This up-and-coming racer doesn't race in spite of his potentially debilitating disease, but in fact because of it. Learn more about Cameron Dopp in this week's Talk It Up Tuesday.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 9, 2017, 7:10 p.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Appreciation for the track builders

After jumping in head first to take on his first complete off-road R/C track rebuild, Mike has a message to share with R/C racers and track builders around the globe. One week later, and Mike still feels the pain of "moving a little dirt" at his loca

Mike Garrison Oct. 6, 2017, 9:28 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Rivkin won stunning IFMAR 2WD World Championship title [VIDEO]

Two years ago today, the 2WD portion of the 2015 IFMAR World Champions wrapped up on the astroturf of Yatabe Arena in Japan, where then-15-year-old Team Associated star Spencer Rivkin outwitted and outdrove the best buggy racers on the planet — inclu

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

WHERE’S WALDO: Can scale realism make a comeback?

Scale crawler rigs are blowing up while racers are stuck in the gray area between “realistic” and “fantastic.” Is there really any drawback to creating ways for the general public to relate to our hobby?

Aaron Waldron Oct. 3, 2017, 6:50 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Would you try FPV racing?

If your local track started a class in which cars were fitted with on-board cameras and drivers used goggles that provided an in-car view, would you consider trying it?

Aaron Waldron Oct. 2, 2017, 3:12 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Joona Haatanen

Fourteen-year-old Finnish superstar Joona Haatanen burst onto the international scene in 2014 when, at age eleven, he made both the 2WD and 4WD finals at the European Championships and scored both junior-class titles — and he's only gotten faster. Le

Aaron Waldron Oct. 2, 2017, 6:59 p.m. View Comments

New Dynamite 1/8-scale universal starter box

Dynamite's latest 1/8-scale universal starter box can be used for both the 8IGHT or 8IGHT-T platforms with no major changes necessary.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 29, 2017, 1:34 p.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: The waves of the Worlds

In this week's Moment with Mike, the topic is the pattern of changes and trends that seem to follow the IFMAR Worlds. With this year's 1/10-scale World Championships scheduled to be held back outside on dirt, Mike predicts a new wave is on the horizo

Mike Garrison Sept. 29, 2017, 10:17 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Tebo and Hartson won thrilling 2013 IFMAR World Championships [VIDEO]

Four years ago today, the 2013 IFMAR Electric Off-Road World Championships wrapped up at the A Main Hobbies Silver Dollar R/C Raceway in Chico, CA, completing one of the wildest weeks of RC racing in the hobby’s history.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 28, 2017, 7:07 p.m. View Comments

FUTURE STARS OF RC: Mason Eppley

Tekno RC has been sponsoring and supporting up-and-coming racers since they first jumped into the racing scene, and one of the racers they've groomed is Mason Eppley. With some solid finishes under his belt on the West coast, Eppley is a major conten

Tyler Hooks Sept. 27, 2017, 4:09 p.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Shapeways Edition Part 1 - JConcepts Wire Sleeves and Vision Racing 22-4 Wire Holder

This edition of Thursday Testimonials is “Part 1”, in collaboration with Shapeways, is dedicated to just a few of the hundreds upon hundreds of 3D printed R/C parts and accessories available through Shapeways.com. The friendly folks at Shapeways allo

Mike Garrison Sept. 27, 2017, 10:59 a.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

EXCLUSIVE: Scotty Ernst on the inaugural International Off-Road Carpet Championships

With the start of the International Indoor Championships at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino less than a week away — and the first International Off-Road Carpet Championships to be held immediately afterward — I reached out to Scotty Ernst fo

Aaron Waldron Sept. 26, 2017, 10:19 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: JR Mitch

JR Mitch is one of the most experienced racers in the off-road scene, having been a national-level contender for more than two decades. He’s raced a little bit of everything, represented a lot of different companies, and now travels to events in supp

Aaron Waldron Sept. 25, 2017, 2:53 p.m. View Comments

A final farewell to The Comp - OKC's famed dirt oval R/C track

Due to the land owner no longer wishing to lease their building, The Comp dirt oval R/C track has closed its doors. As one last farewell to the facility many midwest dirt oval racers know and love, Mike was able to catch up with The Comp's founder Ja

Mike Garrison Sept. 25, 2017, 10:07 a.m. View Comments

POLL: Are you more or less into RC racing than you were a year ago?

Have you become more interested in RC racing in the last twelve months? Has another hobby stolen some of your attention?

Aaron Waldron Sept. 25, 2017, 8:10 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: In search of an answer - The rise and fall of truck racing

It is no secret that off-road R/C truck racing classes have declined over the years. Mike has gone in search of why, and whether or not they can become as popular again as they once were. He sat down with multi-time truck class national champion Adam

Mike Garrison Sept. 22, 2017, 9:24 a.m. View Comments

Collari talked past times and tool choices in HUDY interview

Lamberto Collari has chosen HUDY tools, and talked about his career, his choice in tools, and the differences from the past to now in an interview with HUDY.

Mike Garrison Sept. 21, 2017, 9:08 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: JQ Racing release party

Yesterday marked the three-year anniversary of a swanky press conference Joseph Quagraine held at the IFMAR Worlds in Messina, Italy, where he treated the media to pizza and beer while we listened to his plans for the team.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 21, 2017, 11:17 a.m. View Comments

BREAKING: Team Associated available again through Horizon Hobby

After pulling out of the North American distributor in 2010, Team Associated vehicles, parts and accessories have returned to Horizon Hobby.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 21, 2017, 12:54 p.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Raceform Lazer Differential Pit Tray

Mike's diffs are fresh for racing this weekend after testing out this week's Thursday Testimonials product from Raceform RC; the Lazer differential pit tray.

Mike Garrison Sept. 21, 2017, 8:22 a.m. View Comments

WHERE’S WALDO: Five races where I came up just short of victory

In our poll question from last week, 45% of respondents said their last win came within the last month. In this week's Where's Waldo, Aaron recalled five particular events in which he snatched defeat from the jaws of victory — both with and without t

Aaron Waldron Sept. 19, 2017, 3:10 p.m. View Comments

FUTURE STARS OF RC: Daimon Borkowicz

JConcepts’ Jason Rouna and Paul Wynn have helped shape and mentor the careers of many young racers throughout the years, our interviewee this week is no exception. Daimon Borkowicz is an East Coast icon with some impressive results despite his young

Tyler Hooks Sept. 19, 2017, 2:24 p.m. View Comments

How often to change shock and differential oils explained by Drake [VIDEO]

Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing explains how often shock and diff fluid should be replaced.

Mike Garrison Sept. 19, 2017, 9:43 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: John Michael McGinty III

John Michael McGinty III and his father have been regulars in the Southeast racing scene for the better part of a decade, which is why it’s difficult to believe that the North Carolina native is just 21 years old. Learn more about McGinty, his racing

Aaron Waldron Sept. 18, 2017, 3:19 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Who has been the biggest influence on your RC career?

Have you had a mentor that has helped you improve your skills and progress in your RC career? Who is it?

Aaron Waldron Sept. 18, 2017, 8:51 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: North Star RC Cup

This upcoming Monday marks the two-year anniversary of the North Star RC Cup, a one-off electric off-road and dirt oval event held on temporary tracks built at the North Star Mohican Casino and Resort in Bowler, Wisconsin with nearly nearly $7000 in

Aaron Waldron Sept. 14, 2017, 9:03 p.m. View Comments

FUTURE STARS OF RC: AJ Marasco

There's no denying the popularity of 17.5-stock racing, especially in the buggy class, and it's not rare to find an adolescent racer near the top of the charts in many areas of the country. AJ Marasco is one of the fastest stock racers on the east co

Tyler Hooks Sept. 13, 2017, 3:44 p.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Exotek Racing TLR 22-4 2.0 alloy front pivot mount

The TLR 22-4 2.0 is proven as a race winning car, however, one "weak point" for some racers has been the plastic front pivot mount. In an attempt to handle the heavy hits without breakage, Exotek Racing released their new 22-4 2.0 extra heavy duty ma

Mike Garrison Sept. 13, 2017, 9:56 p.m. View Comments

WHERE’S WALDO: The five best pieces of racing advice I ever received

Here are five tips that both helped my skills improve and have stuck with me for decades.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 12, 2017, 4:09 p.m. View Comments

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