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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

Behind the scenes with Traxxas at Camp Woodward [VIDEO]

Traxxas has launched a new YouTube channel known as Traxxas Underground. The first video has been shared, and takes viewers on a behind the scenes look at the recent Traxxas video shoot at Camp Woodward, where one not-so-lucky X-Maxx finds itself stu

Mike Garrison July 5, 2017, 11:38 a.m. View Comments

Mega ramp R/C big air with Traxxas at Woodward [VIDEO]

30 feet tall. 24 foot gap. All R/C. The Traxxas Team traveled to Woodward, PA to conquer their biggest challenge yet - the Mega Ramp 2.0. Watch as the Slash 4X4, E-Revo Brushless, and X-Maxx take on the insane gap and big air.

Mike Garrison July 5, 2017, 11:30 a.m. View Comments

MOMENT WITH MIKE: A close up look at the unknown

This past weekend Mike and his wife hosted their annual Summer Off-Road Riot race at Fastlane Raceway in Blue Springs, Missouri. While at the event, Mike spotted three vehicles unknown to him. He received an up close look and shares his thoughts on t

Mike Garrison July 3, 2017, 8:13 a.m. View Comments

POLL: What was the biggest story of the ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals?

From the weather to the racetrack to rule enforcement, there were plenty of story lines two weeks ago at the ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals. Which of these was the biggest headline?

Aaron Waldron July 3, 2017, 8:01 a.m. View Comments

First look at upcoming Tamiya TB Evo.7 touring car

Japanese blog RCMonkey posted what’s believed to be the first image of the upcoming Tamiya TB Evo.7 shaft-driven touring car.

Aaron Waldron July 3, 2017, 9:38 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Last week’s Junior Nationals final [VIDEO]

In 2015, Tim Lime encouraged ROAR to add a separate under-16 race to the Fuel Off-Road Nationals to give the event's youngest competitors a chance to shine in the national spotlight. Last Sunday, his 12-year-old son, Camden, stole the show.

Aaron Waldron June 30, 2017, 12:51 p.m. View Comments

A lap around the "toughest R/C track ever" with World Champion David Ronnefalk [VIDEO]

In his latest YouTube/Facebook update, reigning World Champion David Ronnefalk shares a few laps around what he calls the "toughest R/C track ever."

Mike Garrison June 30, 2017, 8:46 a.m. View Comments

WHERE’S WALDO: Smashing records and radios: reflecting on the ROAR Nationals

There was a lot that happened this past weekend - history-making victories, rule-breaking controversies and flaring tempers. Where should we start?

Aaron Waldron June 28, 2017, 12:22 p.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: Final finishing order

Here are the complete results for both the Buggy and Truck classes - where did your favorite drivers and friends finish?

Aaron Waldron June 27, 2017, 5:12 p.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: Tessmann took third round of Buggy and overall points lead [VIDEO]

Ty Tessmann drove his O.S. Speed-powered, Pro-Line Racing-equipped XRAY buggy to the fastest time in the third round of Buggy qualifying and moved to the top of the provisional points standings. Here are the results of the round, the replay of Ty's T

Aaron Waldron June 24, 2017, 12:52 p.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: Rivkin fastest in Q2 of Buggy, Tebo TQ overnight [VIDEO]

Defending national champion Spencer Rivkin set the best time in the cold, dark and dusty second round of Buggy class qualifying on Friday night with his Maxima Mx-powered and JConcepts-equipped Team Associated buggy - but it's fellow former winner Ja

Aaron Waldron June 23, 2017, 10:55 p.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: First day of qualifying under threat of rain-out

The thunderstorm that cut seeding practice short on Thursday continued through the night and may not let up until early Friday afternoon - putting the scheduled first two rounds of qualifying in jeopardy.

Aaron Waldron June 23, 2017, 7:52 a.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: New Pro-Line Racing Buckshot buggy tire and Aggressor XT8 2017 shell

Pro-Line Racing brought two new items to the ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals at Stateline RC Raceway, in the form of a new intermediate 1/8-scale buggy tire and a fresh shell for the latest XT8 2017 truck designed by Ty Tessmann.

Aaron Waldron June 23, 2017, 2:06 p.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: Live broadcast schedule

Here's when you'll need to tune in to catch the 2017 ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals live from Stateline RC Raceway.

Aaron Waldron June 22, 2017, 9:39 a.m. View Comments

WHERE’S WALDO: Who has the most momentum heading into the ROAR Nationals?

Looking back at the major races held in the U.S. in the first half of 2017, who are the favorites to win the ROAR national title in the Buggy class at Stateline RC Raceway this weekend?

Aaron Waldron June 20, 2017, 4:30 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Who will win the Buggy class at the ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals?

This Sunday, national champions will be crowned in the Nitro Truck and Buggy classes at Stateline RC Raceway. Which driver will win the coveted Buggy division title?

Aaron Waldron June 19, 2017, 8:56 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Austin Woodyard

Austin “Big A” Woodyard is one of the 209 drivers signed up for the Buggy class at this week’s ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals with his eyes set on qualifying for the 2018 IFMAR Worlds in Australia - and could be a favorite to win the Junior title. I as

Aaron Waldron June 19, 2017, 7:11 p.m. View Comments

MOMENT WITH MIKE: Eight things to watch for at this week's ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals

With the ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals only days away, Mike pin-points his top eight things to keep an eye on during this year's event.

Mike Garrison June 19, 2017, 10:18 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Every former ROAR Fuel Off-Road National Champion

Here are the winners of the ROAR Fuel Off-Road National Championship in both the 1/8-scale Buggy and Truck classes going back to 1997. How many could you have named?

Aaron Waldron June 16, 2017, 10:28 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Rivkin spoiled Maifield's perfect weekend at last year's ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals [VIDEO]

Last year, Ryan Maifield TQ'd seven of the eight rounds of qualifying between the Buggy and Truck classes at Thornhill Racing Circuit and, after driving away with a record fourth title in the 1/8-Scale Nitro Truck final, looked poised to become just

Aaron Waldron June 15, 2017, 5:06 p.m. View Comments

Dates set for International Indoor Championships - and inaugural Indoor Off-Road Carpet Championships

Scotty Ernst is bringing the IIC back to Las Vegas this October - and the following weekend, he'll be holding an off-road race too. Entries go live tonight at 7 PM CT.

Aaron Waldron June 14, 2017, 3:44 p.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: JConcepts Pinion Pucks

There are many different ways to store and transport a handful of pinion gears, but the JConcepts Pinion Puck might be the most stylish and protective - not to mention the most expensive. Is it worth it? Mike tried using it for a club race to find ou

Mike Garrison June 14, 2017, 10:37 a.m. View Comments

FUTURE STARS OF RC: Jackson Brunson

Jackson Brunson is quickly rising among the ranks of the southeast RC scene, and scored the biggest win of his career last weekend by cleaning up in the Open E-Buggy class at AMS 8.0. Tyler Hooks asked the recent high-school grad about his past, pres

Tyler Hooks June 14, 2017, 10:12 a.m. View Comments

WHERE’S WALDO: When RC racing (literally) left a mark on me

Some of the most memorable moments of my RC career - on-track accomplishments, job achievements, the friends I've made and the places I've visited - have left a mark on my life. One of them actually left a mark on my body.

Aaron Waldron June 13, 2017, 4:53 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Kyle McBride

Former Worlds finalist, Reedy Race Open 4WD champ, Silver State Pro Nitro Buggy winner, and seven-time defending Australian title-holder Kyle McBride talked about his RC career, hobbies, future goals and more in this week's Talk It Up Tuesday.

Aaron Waldron June 13, 2017, 11:21 a.m. View Comments

MOMENT WITH MIKE: Any wheel time is a good time

Just because you can't make it to the racetrack doesn't mean you can't develop your skills — just charge a pack, pick up your radio, and start driving.

Mike Garrison June 12, 2017, 1:39 p.m. View Comments

Local racers teamed up to save indoor clay track in New Jersey

As the owners of Critters Hobbies debated pulling the plug on New Jersey's last indoor clay track, Toby Hamson and a group of drivers banded together to rent the track space and rename it 46RC - an homage to its address on a popular U.S. highway.

Aaron Waldron June 12, 2017, 4:27 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Do you consider hacking a problem in RC racing?

There's been a lot of discussion over the last couple of months about how much contact should be permitted in RC racing. Do you think hacking is an issue that should be addressed, or is it just part of competition?

Aaron Waldron June 12, 2017, 9:34 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Former ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals Junior-class winners - where are they now? [VIDEO]

ROAR added an under-16 nitro buggy final to the ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals back in 2015, and Tyler Jones and Dillon Caldwell claimed the two titles since in very different ways. Relive their victories and see what these two young men have been up t

Aaron Waldron June 9, 2017, 12:06 p.m. View Comments

Busted hose led to indoor track flood at AMS 8.0 [VIDEO]

Tracks only get flooded at outdoor races, right? When Tim Thomas found the track for the Alabama Manufacturer Shootout under water during an early morning restroom run, Bobby Moore and the RC Trackmasters crew sprang into action.

Aaron Waldron June 9, 2017, 11:46 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

Traxxas RC Parkour at Camp Woodward [VIDEO]

Traxxas visits the Parkour Area of Camp Woodward for a friendly competition between the Rustler and Stampede VXL models.

Mike Garrison June 7, 2017, 10:33 a.m. View Comments

BREAKING: Flurer switched from TLR to privateer Team Associated vehicles [VIDEO]

YouTube user "rc vitals" uploaded a video showing Max Flurer testing his new Team Associated buggies at Speed RC Raceway - signaling the end of a four-year relationship with Team Losi Racing.

Aaron Waldron June 6, 2017, 1:13 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Marc Rheinard [GALLERY]

Four-time IFMAR world champion and six-time Reedy Touring Car Race winner Marc Rheinard is the one of the best on-road racers of all time. Learn more about his racing career, his life away from the track, how he felt about the offseason switch to Inf

Aaron Waldron June 6, 2017, 11:11 a.m. View Comments

SPY SHOT: New Tekin servo coming soon?

While packing up last night after the inaugural Manufacturers World Cup at A Main Performance Hobbies' Silver Dollar RC Raceway, we spotted what looks like a prototype Team Tekin Racing servo in team manager Randy Pike's e-buggy.

Aaron Waldron June 5, 2017, 9:03 a.m. View Comments

POLL: Have you ever taken someone out?

Collisions among cars are inevitable in RC racing. Have you ever caused the crash? Was it an accident...or intentional?

Aaron Waldron June 5, 2017, 8:44 a.m. View Comments

MOMENT WITH MIKE: A view from the other side of the hobby shop counter

Mike has held a lot of different RC jobs - but filling in behind the cash register of Fastlane Raceway and Hobby for a day gave him a new perspective on one of the industry's most thankless jobs.

Mike Garrison June 5, 2017, 9:37 a.m. View Comments

Volker used prototype PROTOform MS7 shell to win CTS race

Reigning world champ Ronald Volker won the California Touring Series race in Fresno this past weekend using a pre-production version of an upcoming body from PROTOform called the MS7.

Aaron Waldron June 5, 2017, 11:14 a.m. View Comments

FUTURE STARS OF RC: The Fuller Brothers

Tyler Hooks talked to Mason and Kaden Fuller about racing and what it's like to be a kid in this Future Stars of RC interview.

Tyler Hooks June 5, 2017, 11:08 a.m. View Comments

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