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POLL: What car brand will win the 2014 IFMAR 1/8-Scale Off-Road Worlds?

An IFMAR World Championship win is an incredible accomplishment for any brand - and kit manufacturers know that a title will help boost sales astronomically. Which car company will win?

Aaron Waldron Sept. 15, 2014, 7:16 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Jimmy Babcock

The former pro turned hobby shop owner talks about his racing career, what it's like to own Hot Rod Hobbies and announce races all over the world, and his opinions on the current state of racing.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 9, 2014, 12:43 p.m. View Comments

POLL: What tire manufacturer will win the IFMAR 1/8-Scale World Championship?

What brand of tire do you think will win the upcoming IFMAR Worlds in Sicily?

Aaron Waldron Sept. 8, 2014, 8:39 a.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: LHS and ProTek R/C LiPo packs, Prodigy 612 DUO AC, Tekno RC carbon fiber shock tower, WingTOTE Pro Roller Buggy Tote

SDRC local Pro 4 and stock buggy racer Deron Rettke shares his thoughts on random items in his pit area.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 4, 2014, 12:22 a.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: The best (and worst) family-friendly hobby

RC racing is fun for all ages, but it can get ugly when families lose sight of why they started.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 2, 2014, 10:25 p.m. View Comments

POLL: How were you introduced to RC racing?

LiveRC's weekly poll question asks how you were first exposed to the world of radio control.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 2, 2014, 7:03 a.m. View Comments

BREAKING: Cavalieri drives RC8B2 in public for first time - and Moller won! [UPDATED]

Ryan Cavalieri raced Team Associated's newest 1/8-scale prototype for the first time at the third round of the Mugen Grand Prix series hosted by Heritage RC Park in Chula Vista, CA.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 30, 2014, 11:01 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Dakotah Phend's first 2WD championship

Last weekend, Dakotah Phend won his second straight 2WD Modified ROAR National title. His first came in spectacular fashion.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 29, 2014, 7:35 a.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: Stuck between a rock and a hard place

A catch-22 is a paradoxical situation from which an individual cannot escape because of contradictory rules.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 27, 2014, 9:19 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: JConcepts Pit Reports from ROAR Electric Off-Road Nationals

Special edition of Talk It Up Tuesday featuring all of Aaron's interviews from Space Coast R/C in Cocoa, FL.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 26, 2014, 10:44 a.m. View Comments

POLL: What was the biggest surprise of the ROAR Electric Off-Road Nationals?

What surprised you most about what went down in Florida last weekend?

Aaron Waldron Aug. 26, 2014, 1:59 p.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: Phend and Cavalieri each take two.

Fourth round of qualifying gave two particular drivers a chance a chance to shine with overall TQ honors.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 23, 2014, 6:48 p.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: The finals are set!

Final qualifying results for every class here at the ROAR Electric Off-Road Nationals at Space Coast R/C in Cocoa, FL.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 23, 2014, 7:19 p.m. View Comments

SPOTTED IN THE PITS - Life lessons for young Team Associated drivers

Dan Hartson shows his son Steven and Spencer Rivkin how to properly tie their shoes.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 23, 2014, 1:42 p.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: TQ honors nailed down in all four classes.

Ryan Cavalieri swept the Truck classes and Dakotah Phend laid claim to both 2WD and 4WD Buggy.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 23, 2014, 7:38 p.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: Inside the defending champions' cars and trucks

Underneath the Lexan of the buggies and trucks that the defending ROAR National Champions are racing this weekend!

Aaron Waldron Aug. 20, 2014, 4:10 p.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: ROAR Nationals predictions

Aaron channels his inner bookie to create odds on the top three finishers in all four Modified classes.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 19, 2014, 9:51 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY TWO-FER, Part Two: Dakotah Phend

The defending ROAR 2WD Modified National Champion looks forward to defending his title this weekend in Florida.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 18, 2014, 9:34 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY TWO-FER, Part One: Spencer Rivkin

Last year's ROAR National Champion in 17.5 Buggy talks about his career, moving up to the Modified classes, and his goals for this weekend's race.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 18, 2014, 9:11 p.m. View Comments

POLL: Who will win 2WD Modified at the ROAR Nationals?

The ROAR Electric Off-Road Nationals heads indoors this weekend at Space Coast R/C in Cocoa, FL. Who do you think will win the coveted 2WD Modified class?

Aaron Waldron Aug. 17, 2014, 8:10 p.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTMONIALS: KO RSx2 Response servo, Racers Edge hauler, Team Orion Advantage Touch Duo Advance, Upgrade R/C Radix car stand

Wednesday night's Modified Stadium Truck winner at SDRC gives his opinion on equipment spotted in his pit area.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 14, 2014, 12:42 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Brian Kinwald leads Team Losi's Golden Age

Carried on the shoulders of Brian Kinwald and fellow World Champion/departed Team Associated driver Matt Francis, Team Losi dominated everything in the dirt from 1999-2002.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 14, 2014, 8:43 p.m. View Comments

FIRST DRIVE EXCLUSIVE: Private Team Associated B44.3 Test Day

Team Associated sent two engineers, a media guy, and two B44.3 production prototype buggies for Aaron to photograph, dissect, and drive.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 14, 2014, 2:15 a.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: The unfortunate side of advancing technology

The size and speed of today's RC cars is textbook example of having too much of a good thing.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 12, 2014, 2:03 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Team Associated's Tommy Hinz

Young and talented Arizona resident Tommy Hinz describes his rise through the ranks, what it's like balancing high school and his racing career, and his proudest moments yet.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 11, 2014, 9:57 p.m. View Comments