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FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Dakotah Phend wins first ROAR National Championship

Nine years and ten titles ago, Dakotah won the Juniors Buggy division at the ROAR Stock Nationals in Scottsdale, AZ.

Aaron Waldron July 24, 2014, 9:10 p.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Airtronics MX-V, AKA EVO Typos, R1 Wurks Motor Lab 17.5, Solar D770 servo, SMC LiPo packs

Grandfather-and-son team from SDRC rant and rave about various items spotted in their pit area.

Aaron Waldron July 23, 2014, 11:48 p.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: Off-road tracks are too far out of control

Aaron argues that in order to increase the level of competition at off-road races, track builders need to tone it down a bit.

Aaron Waldron July 22, 2014, 9:28 p.m. View Comments

Hot Rod Shootout Tech Inspector Matt Murphy spills his side

Matt Murphy, the man who ran tech inspection at last week's Hot Rod Hobbies Off-Road Shootout, describes the situation from his perspective.

Aaron Waldron July 22, 2014, 8:42 p.m. View Comments

SPEAK UP! Tire companies weigh in on ROAR ruling

After ROAR clarified its ruling on new-style 1/10-scale tires and wheels, representatives from four major manufacturers offer their opinions.

Aaron Waldron July 22, 2014, 3:09 p.m. View Comments

CAUGHT IN THE ACT: Hot Rod Hobbies Shootout cracks down on spec class cheaters [UPDATED]

Nine drivers in spec classes at last weekend's Hot Rod Shootout were disqualified for breaking ROAR rules - including a few drivers who claimed they purchased their motors that way. What do you think?

Aaron Waldron July 22, 2014, 11:37 a.m. View Comments

POLL: What off-road racing surface do you like best?

On what type of surface do you most enjoy racing off-road RC cars?

Aaron Waldron July 21, 2014, 6:42 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: David Jenson

The TLR-sponsored youngster from SoCal talks about racing with his family and balancing his budding career with being a middle school student.

Aaron Waldron July 21, 2014, 8:16 p.m. View Comments

Tuesday Top Ten: The top 10 signs that a new hobby shop will fail

Each week, we provide you with a top 10 list, R/C style. This week we look at the top 10 signs that a new hobby shop will fail.

Brandon Rohde July 17, 2014, 8:54 a.m. View Comments

Tuesday Top Ten: The top 10 signs you will get a crappy marshall job

Each week, we provide you with a top 10 list, R/C style. This week we look at the top 10 signs that you will get a crappy marshall job.

Brandon Rohde July 17, 2014, 8:42 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: The race that launched Ty Tessmann’s career into the spotlight

Ty Tessmann is a six-time ROAR National Champion that has won major events across the continent, and will be a strong contender at the upcoming IFMAR Worlds.

Aaron Waldron July 17, 2014, 1:26 p.m. View Comments

Today's Reality Check :: How to pour beer like a boss

We love R/C. But sometimes, a refreshing video on something unrelated is just cool to see. We'll supply you with one every day.

Brandon Rohde July 17, 2014, 9:19 a.m. View Comments

Tuesday Top Ten: The top 10 signs for cars to avoid on the track

Each week, we provide you with a top 10 list, R/C style. This week we look at the top 10 signs to look for when deciding which cars to avoid on the track.

Brandon Rohde July 17, 2014, 8:15 a.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: FTW Diamondback short course body, HobbyKing Turnigy NanoTech LiPo batteries, and ProTek R/C universal radio case

Local SDRC 4x4 Short Course racer Peter Pirano describes various gear spotted in his pit area.

Aaron Waldron July 16, 2014, 10:08 p.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: We talkin' about practice

Big races simply offer too much practice - and the easiest way to make attending big races more affordable is to get rid of it.

Aaron Waldron July 15, 2014, 9:38 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Kyosho America's Matt Chambers

The smiling Coloradan opens up about making big changes in his career and looking forward to rebooting his career in 2014.

Aaron Waldron July 14, 2014, 7:40 p.m. View Comments

POLL: What's your favorite racing discipline?

LiveRC wants to know - what's your favorite racing class? Also, a look back at last week's question!

Aaron Waldron July 11, 2014, 4:39 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Cliff Lett sets Guinness World Record for Fastest RC Car

In honor of Nic Case setting a new world record at 196 mph, LiveRC looks back at Cliff Lett's record run back in 2001.

Aaron Waldron July 10, 2014, 9:11 p.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Pro-Line Electrons, Schelle shock bushings, and Muchmore car stand

Our weekly product test column returns with a special guest's input on a few of the hottest new items.

Aaron Waldron July 9, 2014, 2:06 p.m. View Comments

LiveRC interview with Ryan Maifield!

The biggest story of early 2014 unfolds as the multi-time National Champion talks about his switch to Team Losi and Team Orion after over a decade with Team Associated and Reedy.

Aaron Waldron July 9, 2014, 7:43 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Mugen Seiki's Barry Pettit

South Carolina native Barry Pettit opens up on a variety of topics as the subject of LiveRC's weekly interview series.

Aaron Waldron July 8, 2014, 8:02 a.m. View Comments

POLL: What race will Ryan Maifield win in 2014?

After nearly winning the 1/8-Scale Buggy ROAR National Championship in his final race with Team Associated, it would be no surprise if Ryan Maifield won a big event sometime in 2014 with his new sponsor - whoever that may be. Which race do you think

Aaron Waldron July 7, 2014, 8:38 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Team Associated's most dearly departed

Ryan Maifield has joined exclusive company - racers who built careers with Team Associated, only to move on...and find even more success.

Aaron Waldron July 3, 2014, 5:06 p.m. View Comments

WHERE'S WALDO: New Team Associated 4WD in the works?!

A bit of Internet sleuthing has uncovered the fact that the reigning IFMAR World Champ B44.2 FT is now discontinued. Surely that means a replacement is coming...right?

Aaron Waldron July 2, 2014, 9:10 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: New Team Associated recruit Jake Mayo!

Sixteen-year old SoCal native Jake Mayo is the latest young driver to be picked up by RC's most successful brand at cultivating new talent.

Aaron Waldron July 1, 2014, 12:24 p.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: JConcepts Pit Reports from Finals Day

Replays of the All Access Pass live broadcast interviews from main event day at the ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals

Aaron Waldron June 22, 2014, 4:33 p.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: Day Two assortment of JConcepts Pit Reports

Interviews with drivers, pit men, and race officials from the second day of qualifying at the ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals

Aaron Waldron June 22, 2014, 7:27 a.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: Inside Dakotah Phend's Top Qualifying Cars

An inside look at the TLR 8IGHT 3.0 and 8IGHT-T 3.0 vehicles that Dakotah Phend drove to TQ honors in both classes.

Aaron Waldron June 22, 2014, 4:31 a.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: Replays of both ROAR National Championship-deciding finals!

Dakotah Phend earned his first nitro national championship in 1/8-Scale Truck, and Ty Tessmann became just the third driver to win multiple Buggy titles, both in incredible spectacular fashion!

Aaron Waldron June 22, 2014, 8:28 p.m. View Comments

ROAR Nationals "Car Check" with Kyosho's Jared Tebo

The nation's best drivers are preparing for this week's ROAR 1:8 Offroad Gas Nationals at Thornhill Racing Circuit in Hutto, Texas. Among those drivers is Team Kyosho's Jared Tebo. Tebo has shared an inside look at his national ready Kyosho MP9 via h

Mike Garrison June 17, 2014, 5:38 a.m. View Comments

Moment with Mike: Over and out...

Mike is starting a new journey in the R/C world, and wants to thank ALL of you for the amazing memories over the past three years!

Mike Garrison June 16, 2014, 7:55 a.m. View Comments

Video: JConcepts RocX and Choppers 2.8" Tires

JConcepts has released their latest promo video today, this time talking about the new RocX and Choppers 2.8" tires. While these may not be exactly intended for racing, they ARE intended for a good time!

Mike Garrison June 13, 2014, 6:42 a.m. View Comments

Video: "Come Drive with Us" Documentary - Dirt Nitro Challenge Part 3

The 5150 Media Productions crew have shared the first two segments of their "Come Drive with Us" documentary from the 2014 Dirt Nitro Challenge over the past several weeks, and today they have released the third and final segment of this episode. Par

Mike Garrison June 13, 2014, 5:44 a.m. View Comments

Video: Adam Drake talks Pro-Line Racing tire compounds

Choosing the right tire compound can be tricky, especially with more and more new compounds being released throughout the industry. Pro-Line Racing team driver, Adam Drake, sits down and discusses Pro-Line's newest compounds, their features, and wher

Mike Garrison June 13, 2014, 7:56 a.m. View Comments

Is 3D printing getting set to replace traditional production methods in the R/C industry?

3D printing has quickly become a popular choice of production methods for many different industries and markets around the globe over the past several years, however, is just recently becoming more and more popular in the R/C industry. What is 3D pri

Mike Garrison June 12, 2014, 8:06 a.m. View Comments

Preview of the ROAR 1:8 Offroad Gas Nationals track at Thornhill Racing Circuit

Thornhill Racing Circuit is the host of next week's ROAR 1:8 Offroad Gas Nationals, and have released a teaser photo of the official Nationals track layout. The staggering size of the course is clearly apparent in the photo, however, doesn't truly si

Mike Garrison June 12, 2014, 9:53 a.m. View Comments

Thursday Testimonials: Hobby-Pro USA PRS1 2014 Edition 2wd buggy

Whether it's wheel nuts, wings, tools, tracks, trinkets and/or anything in between, the LiveRC staff gives their testimonial and mini-review of each every Thursday morning!

Mike Garrison June 11, 2014, 10:19 a.m. View Comments

Moment with Mike: What happened to the good ol' days of offroad racing?

Last week my good friend Charlie Suangka shared with me a killer video from a hidden track in the hills of California (CLICK HERE if you missed the video). In the video, Charlie and friends are ripping their way around a backyard R/C track with their

Mike Garrison June 9, 2014, 7:27 a.m. View Comments

AMS 5.0 A-Main Videos

Check out all the A-Main videos from the 2014 Alabama Manufacturer's Shootout!

Brandon Rohde June 7, 2014, 11:39 a.m. View Comments

Video: "Come Drive with Us" Documentary - Dirt Nitro Challenge Part 2

5150 Media Productions continues their theme of the "bucket list races" and found themselves at the 15th running of "The Dirt" Nitro Challenge. Last week Part 1 of the documentary was released, and now today Part 2 (of 3) has been released! This e

Mike Garrison June 6, 2014, 7:07 a.m. View Comments

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