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Nitro engine-powered pencil sharpener? [VIDEO]

Mike from the YouTube channel "Mike and Lauren" took a nitro-powered RC car given to him by a friend and used it to power a pencil sharpener.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 21, 2015, 2:05 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Horizon Hobby/Team Associated TQ10

The first Team Associated 2WD buggy to use a non-aluminum chassis wasn't actually sold under the "Team Associated" name.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 18, 2015, 6:20 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

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Andrew Smolnik

Hobby Pro USA and PR Racing America founder Andrew Smolnik talked about his racing career and making a living in the RC industry that he loves.

Aaron Waldron Dec. 15, 2015, 4:30 p.m. View Comments

Testing.... 1 2 3!

Lately, I've seen a lot of posts on social media that people are going..... 'Testing'. Not practicing, not racing, but actually going out and 'testing'. With more and more racers transitioning into season veterans, the progression is quite natural to

Thomas Tran Dec. 10, 2015, 4:17 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Ryan Maifield

Thomas Tran Dec. 8, 2015, 7:59 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Do you wear RC-related apparel?

Do you have specific t-shirts you wear to represent your sponsors, wear normal clothes to the track, or only wear RC shirts?

Aaron Waldron Dec. 7, 2015, 2:52 p.m. View Comments

Final hours of LiveTime's Cyber Monday sale - guaranteed lowest price on MyLaps transponders!

Here's your chance to score the best deals on MyLaps 2- and 3-wire transponders for the holiday season!

Aaron Waldron Nov. 30, 2015, 5:55 p.m. View Comments

POLL: How many non-functioning RC cars do you currently own?

RC enthusiasts often hoard their old cars and trucks. How many vehicles do you have laying around the house in various states of disrepair?

Aaron Waldron Nov. 30, 2015, 1:32 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

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Chris Wheeler

One of the fastest off-road racers in Arizona talked about his RC racing career - and what the hobby has meant to his life.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 24, 2015, 6:13 p.m. View Comments

POLL: How often do you build a new kit?

If you race the same class for several seasons in a row, do you buy a new kit each year? Or just rebuild the one you have?

Aaron Waldron Nov. 23, 2015, 3:37 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Traxxas Slash and Slayer Off-Road Championship

Back in 2008, Traxxas offered over $3500 in prize money for a Slash and Slayer-only race that only happened once.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 20, 2015, 6:57 p.m. View Comments

WHERE’S WALDO: How many RC racing achievements have you unlocked?

Unlike video games and mobile apps, there are no achievement badges in RC racing - but there should be.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 18, 2015, 6:23 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Jonathan 'JJ' Wang

Chinese-American 17-year-old JJ Wang talks about traveling the world to go racing with his father, scoring a top-five finish at the IFMAR Worlds, and how much he loves racing.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 16, 2015, 5:36 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Would you change brands for a sponsorship?

Most racers have their favorite cars, motors, tires and more. Would you switch for a sponsorship deal?

Aaron Waldron Nov. 16, 2015, 12:35 p.m. View Comments

BREAKING: Carson Wernimont retiring from 1/8-scale racing [PODCAST] [UPDATED]

2014 Worlds podium finisher Carson Wernimont has announced his retirement from 1/8-scale off-road racing. He talked about his decision on the TSR Speed Shop podcast.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 15, 2015, 4:08 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

POLL: What do you think of spec tires?

Some races institute a spec tire policy, where all competitors must use the same tires. Do you like that, or hate it?

Aaron Waldron Nov. 9, 2015, 2:05 p.m. View Comments

LRC EXCLUSIVE: Team Associated team manager Brent Thielke talks about the RC10B5M Champions Edition

Team Associated team manager Brent Thielke took time away from qualifying at the Horizon Hobby Off-Road Championships to discuss the Champions Edition development, goals, and details.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 6, 2015, 1:58 p.m. View Comments

BREAKING: TLR 8IGHT-E 4.0 leaked online

For a brief instant, the Team Losi Racing 8IGHT-E 4.0 1/8-scale electric buggy was posted to the brand's website. That's all it took for a quick-acting LiveRC reader to snap a couple of screenshots.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 6, 2015, 2:59 p.m. View Comments

LRC EXCLUSIVE: Interview with TLR 22 3.0 product developer Frank Root

Read what Horizon Hobby and Team Losi Racing Senior Product Developer Frank Root said about the 22 3.0 project, who was involved, what the team's goals were, and more.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 5, 2015, 1:21 p.m. View Comments

BREAKING: Official Team Losi Racing 22 3.0 info leaked

The website for the new TLR 2WD buggy reportedly went live ahead of schedule on Wednesday - and fast-acting viewers grabbed screen shots.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 4, 2015, 6:46 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Max Flurer

One of the East Coast's fastest off-road and dirt oval racers talks about his RC career and what it's like trying to stay competitive in two totally different disciplines.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 3, 2015, 5:02 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Where will Atsushi Hara go next?

Last week, Atsushi Hara announced an unexpected split from SWORKz. Where do you think he'll end up for 2016?

Aaron Waldron Nov. 2, 2015, 6:36 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Traxxas Monster Buggy, the first large scale RTR [VIDEO]

Back in 1993, Traxxas introduced a 1/6-scale, 2WD off-road buggy powered by a gasoline-fueled two-stroke engine. It took over a decade for the trend to finally catch on.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 30, 2015, 5:13 p.m. View Comments

New TLR 8IGHT 4.0 in time for the holidays?

Photos posted to RCTech show a production-ready 8IGHT 4.0 buggy shown proudly in New Zealand. Here's what we know so far.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 29, 2015, 11:40 a.m. View Comments

Warehouse 3 Racing in Phoenix to close on Saturday

Inventory liquidation sale at indoor off-road track and hobby shop in Arizona to begin today after multiple burglaries and slow business led to decision to cease operations October 31. It's the third track in the Southwest to close in the last six mo

Aaron Waldron Oct. 28, 2015, 2:36 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Chris Higa

Long-time local racer turned his hobby into a career as the Large Scale Surface Product Manager for Horizon Hobby, and has won fifth-scale off-road races across the country.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 27, 2015, 3:10 p.m. View Comments

POLL: What is your biggest RC racing fear?

In this special Halloween edition Monday Morning Poll, tell us what scares you most about RC racing.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 26, 2015, 12:26 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: The tires, they are a-changin'

Looking back at the rear tires included with Team Associated's 2WD buggies over the last 31 years paints a terrific picture of the changes in racing trends.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 23, 2015, 5:32 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

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Jake Mayo

Since his last Talk It Up Tuesday interview, Team Associated driver Jake Mayo has been on a tear. Catch up with the 17-year-old high school senior with fresh updates on his racing career.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 20, 2015, 4:10 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Does winter weather alter your racing plans?

Do season changes change your RC racing schedule?

Aaron Waldron Oct. 19, 2015, 12:56 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Former IFMAR Electric Off-Road Worlds winners

A complete list of every driver to capture the most prestigious title in 2WD and 4WD buggy racing on the planet.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 16, 2015, 1:08 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

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: World champions Spencer Rivkin and Bruno Coelho

Newly crowned 2WD and 4WD world champions Spencer Rivkin and Bruno Coelho react to winning the biggest races of their lives.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 13, 2015, 4:06 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Which IFMAR World Champion was a bigger surprise?

Who pulled off the bigger upset - Spencer Rivkin or Bruno Coelho?

Aaron Waldron Oct. 12, 2015, 5:19 p.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Fantom Racing 4WD Track Map with defending world champion Steven Hartson

Steven Hartson, the 4WD world champion from two years ago, talks about the changes to the track and how he thinks it will fare for the Fantom Racing Track Map.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 7, 2015, 10:36 p.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Fantom Racing Track Map with defending 2WD world champion Jared Tebo

Reigning 2WD World Champion Jared Tebo takes a tour of the Yatabe Arena race course for the Fantom Racing Track Map.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 4, 2015, 6:40 a.m. View Comments

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