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SILVER STATE: New Pro-Line Suppressor truck tire makes debut after overnight delivery

A box of the new Suppressor treads for 1/8-scale truck, fresh out of the mold, were driven out to Vegas just in time for qualifying.

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

SILVER STATE: Walk around the track with Ryan Pavidis

Take a look at the tricky off-road course at RC Tracks Las Vegas with Ryan Pavidis, son of a two-time IFMAR off-road world champion.

Aaron Waldron March 26, 2015, 3:57 p.m. View Comments

The Cactus Classic track crew talks about trying to maintain traction for nearly 500 entries

Read what RC racing veteran Lucas Duncan, and former motocross racers CJ Jensen and Michael Blose, said about the work that went into keeping SRS Raceway in tip-top shape.

Aaron Waldron March 25, 2015, 11:44 p.m. View Comments

For Darrell and Dawn Forrest, the couple that races together stays together

Darrell and Dawn Forrest both made the A-Main in 4x4 short course at the Cactus Classic. After the trophy presentation, they talked about what it's like racing together.

Aaron Waldron March 25, 2015, 10:36 p.m. View Comments

RC racing means more than just a hobby to Jordynn Brunette

For 21-year-old Palmdale, CA resident Jordynn Brunette, RC racing isn’t just a family hobby - it’s a way of life.

Aaron Waldron March 25, 2015, 10:56 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Cactus Classic Stock Buggy Champion Kamryn Ayers

Thirteen-year-old Arizona native Kamyrn Ayers talked about her RC career before she won the Stock Buggy title at the Cactus Classic a couple of weeks ago.

Aaron Waldron March 24, 2015, 1:53 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Which DNC Pro Buggy podium finisher has the best chance to win Silver State?

Ryan Maifield, Ryan Cavalieri, and Jared Tebo have combined to win more nitro buggy races than perhaps any other three drivers in RC history. Which will will win Silver State?

Aaron Waldron March 23, 2015, 11:40 a.m. View Comments

Phoenix Indoor Karting crew shows the International Love for the Cactus Classic

Final Cactus Classic video edit for the PIK staff talks to many of the racers around the track and pit area.

Aaron Waldron March 20, 2015, 11:36 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Last year's Silver State Nitro Challenge

The 2014 edition of Nevada's nitro off-road race was almost completely different from what we'll see next week - different track, different promoter, and racers driving different vehicles!

Aaron Waldron March 19, 2015, 8:09 p.m. View Comments

Racing video from 1993 featuring a very young Ryan Maifield

Here's the video that Ryan's father, Perry, talked about during his interview on Saturday during qualifying at the Cactus Classic.

Aaron Waldron March 16, 2015, 1:22 a.m. View Comments

POLL: What A-Main at Cactus Classic was the best to watch?

Which of these main events did you most enjoy during last weekend's broadcast of the 20th annual Cactus Classic presented by Pro-Line Racing?

Aaron Waldron March 16, 2015, 1:10 a.m. View Comments

CACTUS: Ryan Maifield's father, Perry, talks about the history of the Cactus Classic and watching Ryan racing as he grew up

In one of LiveRC's coolest interviews ever, Perry Maifield talked about attending the first-ever Cactus Classic and what it's like watching his son racing for championship titles.

Aaron Waldron March 15, 2015, 9:48 a.m. View Comments

CACTUS: New X-Factory X-61 prototype, Infinity T5M chassis, and Infinity B5M chassis rails

Plenty of new parts found in the X-Factory pits at the Cactus Classic, including a new stadium truck prototype!

Aaron Waldron March 13, 2015, 8:56 p.m. View Comments

CACTUS: Colorado racer Zeke Ballinger defies all odds

The incredible story of a 26-year-old Colorado native who was born without hands - and yet has become one of the fastest racers in his region.

Aaron Waldron March 13, 2015, 12:58 p.m. View Comments

CACTUS: Slick and sticky - four major tire manufacturers ditch the tread

The four largest off-road tire manufacturers all have molded slick tires hitting the track at the Cactus Classic.

Aaron Waldron March 12, 2015, 11:10 a.m. View Comments

CACTUS: MIP Stickeez keep foams secured to the wheel [VIDEO]

Strips of thin two-sided tape wrapped around the inside of the wheel keep the foam insert from moving around, offering more consistent handling.

Aaron Waldron March 12, 2015, 12:53 p.m. View Comments

DEVELOPING: Cactus Classic to charge spectators to enter

A photo posted to social media over the weekend shows Hobbytown USA/SRS planning to charge spectators an entry fee - and racers to bring in outside food.

Aaron Waldron March 9, 2015, 9:12 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: The final Cactus Classic under the Arizona sun [REPLAY]

Before the Cactus Classic starts next week for the first time in Hobbytown USA's new building in Phoenix, here's a look back at what happened last year - the final time that one of the oldest RC races in the U.S. was held outdoors.

Aaron Waldron March 5, 2015, 7:47 p.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: Microphone magic - why a great race announcer is so important

No one can make or break a day at the racetrack than a solid PA announcer - and if he did his job right, no one will even remember.

Aaron Waldron March 4, 2015, 3:54 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Joey Christensen

Joey "The Dirt" Christensen talks about where he got his start, and what it's like organizing RC's biggest race.

Aaron Waldron March 3, 2015, 1:56 p.m. View Comments

Trinity's Jim Dieter shows how to check brushless motors for a faulty sensor board

Think your motor is acting funny? Follow these steps to diagnose and solve the problem.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 27, 2015, 8:57 a.m. View Comments

POLL: What color wheels do you run?

What's your preference? Yellow? White? Something else? Whatever you can get your hands on?

Aaron Waldron Feb. 27, 2015, 2:55 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: DNC deja vu

Two years ago, the annual nitro off-road racing season kickoff in the Arizona desert was a lot like what we watched last weekend.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 26, 2015, 7:13 p.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: How "sponsorship" is killing RC racing from the inside

Racers are trading fun for fame, increasing the stakes of racing and threatening the hobby shops that support tracks across the country. Where does it stop?

Aaron Waldron Feb. 25, 2015, 8:15 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Michael Schoettler

The 4WD class winner from the Winter Indoor Nationals talks about racing RC cars for fun.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 24, 2015, 12:14 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Which DNC Pro main event was more fun to watch?

Both Pro finals at The Dirt Nitro Challenge were incredible. Which one did you enjoy more?

Aaron Waldron Feb. 23, 2015, 7:38 a.m. View Comments

DNC: Inside Ryan Maifield's Pro Buggy-winning 8IGHT 3.0

Here's an in-depth look at the TLR buggy that Ryan Maifield drove to a stunning victory on Sunday Night in Phoenix, AZ.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 22, 2015, 9:12 p.m. View Comments

DNC: RC Wives hit the Dirt Nitro Challenge

New company and social media community dedicated to the women who support their RC racing significant others makes a big splash at RC's biggest race.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 22, 2015, 12:05 p.m. View Comments

DNC: Inside Ronnefalk's Pro Truck-winning D8T

Take a look under the Lexan of the truck David Ronnefalk used to make Dirt Nitro Challenge history

Aaron Waldron Feb. 22, 2015, 8:34 a.m. View Comments

DNC: Inside the Tekno RC A-Main-qualifying vehicles of Ryan Lutz and Joe Bornhorst

Ryan Lutz and Joe Bornhorst are racing at The Dirt Nitro Challenge for the first time, both making the Pro-class A-Mains.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 21, 2015, 12:11 p.m. View Comments

DNC: Inside Ty Tessmann's title-winning E-Buggy

Take a look at the Tekno RC-converted HB buggy that Tessmann drove to his first DNC title in electric.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 21, 2015, 5:08 p.m. View Comments

DNC: Hitec's new on-board cameras and programmable servos

Hitec showed off two new HD video camera models and six updated programmable servos.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 21, 2015, 4:55 a.m. View Comments

DNC: Thieves raid Vik's rental car - and took nearly everything

Tyler Vik found the windows of his rented Chevy SUV smashed in the hotel parking lot this morning, leaving him with only the items he had taken into the room last night.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 21, 2015, 7:43 a.m. View Comments

DNC: RC Concept US tour brings new engine to first Nitro Challenge

The RC Concept MC5 engine is being used at its biggest event yet, in the hands of several drivers including RC Concept USA's Jerome Treignier.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 20, 2015, 11:49 a.m. View Comments

DNC: New colors for DE Racing SpeedLine Plus wheels

DE Racing's innovative new Speedline Plus wheels for 1/8-scale buggies and trucks now available in a variety of colors.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 19, 2015, 7:34 a.m. View Comments

DNC: Jared Tebo makes Mx-O.S. debut

Jared Tebo rejoined Maxima fuel in 2014 and switched to Mx engines this season, racing with the O.S.-based mill for the first time this weekend.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 19, 2015, 12:30 p.m. View Comments

DNC: Inside defending double champion Ty Tessmann's cars - including the new D815 Worlds Edition

Ty Tessmann swept last year's Pro Truck and Buggy classes on his way to the best year of his career. Not only is he back with his tried-and-true truck, but he's got a new buggy commemorating his world championship.

Aaron Waldron Feb. 19, 2015, 4:37 a.m. View Comments