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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

Former ISTC World Champion Jilles Groskamp moves to HB-HPI Racing

HB continues to stack its team for 2015, signing the Dutch-born Thailand resident Jilles Groskamp.

Aaron Waldron March 15, 2015, 11:37 a.m. View Comments

CACTUS: Phend and Tessman completed class sweeps, Maifield dominated the trucks, and Ty finally found 4WD pace in final round

The final round of the Cactus Classic established heavy favorites in some classes and produced plenty of questions in others.

Aaron Waldron March 15, 2015, 2:41 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: Phend and Honigl join buggy finals as LCQs are complete

The B-Mains for all five Modified classes ran on Sunday morning to determine one final bump-up.

Aaron Waldron March 15, 2015, 1:15 p.m. View Comments

CACTUS: Main event lineup includes modified class last chance qualifiers

The B-Mains for the Modified classes will run early in the program to decide one final grid spot for the triple-A Mains.

Aaron Waldron March 15, 2015, 11:24 a.m. View Comments

CACTUS: Phend, Tebo, and Tessmann locked up class TQs after round three - stadium truck and 4WD Buggy undecided

Dakotah Phend locked up the 4x4 Short Course class, Jared Tebo clinched 2WD Short Course, and Ty Tessmann continued his dominance in 2WD Buggy. Meanwhile, Ryan Cavalieri won another stadium truck round and Jared Tebo was the third different driver to

Aaron Waldron March 14, 2015, 8:07 p.m. View Comments

Mugen Seiki to jump into GT class with MBX7-based on-roader

Mugen posted an MGT7 teaser to their Facebook page, alluding to a new entry to the growing nitro on-road class.

Aaron Waldron March 14, 2015, 10:27 p.m. View Comments

CACTUS: Prototype Hobby Pro short course truck debuts in style

Hobby Pro USA's Andrew Smolnik locked up the Top Qualifying spot with the only running SC01 kit in the U.S. - and it's running double duty this weekend!

Aaron Waldron March 14, 2015, 6:59 p.m. View Comments

Barry Pettit joined LRP for electric racing

Pettit chose Blue Is Better power for electric 1/8-scale buggy and truggy.

Aaron Waldron March 14, 2015, 1:01 p.m. View Comments

CACTUS: Phend, Maifield, Tebo, and Tessmann top overall standings after two rounds

Here are the top twenty in points at the halfway mark of qualifying at the 29th annual Cactus Classic in Phoenix, AZ.

Aaron Waldron March 14, 2015, 11:11 a.m. View Comments

CACTUS: Phend, Tebo, Tessmann, and Cavalieri set fastest times in second round

Here are the top twenty drivers from a wild second round of qualifying at the 29th annual Cactus Classic!

Aaron Waldron March 14, 2015, 12:37 a.m. View Comments

CACTUS: Phend and Tebo top two, Tessmann takes 2WD in first round

First round of qualifying at the 29th annual Cactus Classic is in the books - here's the top 20 in each class.

Aaron Waldron March 13, 2015, 6:45 p.m. View Comments

AVID aluminum chassis for XRAY T4 '15

A beautifully machined slab of aluminum with several features not found on the stock or XRAY optional plates.

Aaron Waldron March 13, 2015, 3:45 p.m. View Comments

Mugen Seiki support and setup tips from The Drake

Adam Drake is working on new setups for Mugen Seiki's off-road vehicles and will be available for advice via email and social media.

Aaron Waldron March 13, 2015, 2:02 a.m. View Comments

Ty Tessmann and Pro-Line show the proper method for gluing tires [VIDEO]

A step-by-step walkthrough of ensuring proper adhesion between tire and wheel. Can't follow along? Let world champion Ty Tessmann show you!

Aaron Waldron March 13, 2015, 3:56 p.m. View Comments

CACTUS: Horizon Hobby/TLR/JConcepts driver Ryan Maifield joins TKO R/C Specialities

TKO R/C Specialities will work with the multi-time champion on development cool new racing accessories.

Aaron Waldron March 13, 2015, 7:38 p.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

Picco returns to the US market with Desoto Racing

Desoto Racing will distribute the famed Italian engine manufacturer in the Americas while helping to develop new products and provide support.

Aaron Waldron March 13, 2015, 2:38 a.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: Top ten seeds and full heat sheet

Want to make sure you don't miss your favorite drivers during today's first two rounds of qualfying? Check here! (Hint: Modified classes start at race 26)

Aaron Waldron March 13, 2015, 11:29 a.m. View Comments

Latest ARRMA promo video takes four new vehicles for a spin

The Talion and Senton 6S-powered vehicles, plus the Granite and Raider XL BLX, get pushed to the limit on and off the track.

Aaron Waldron March 13, 2015, 1:34 p.m. View Comments

Maifield's Dirt Nitro Challenge setup sheets

Want to configure the suspension of your Team Losi Racing 8IGHT 3.0, 8IGHT-T 3.0, or 8IGHT-E 3.0 to match that of Dirt Nitro Challenge champion Ryan Maifield?

Aaron Waldron March 13, 2015, 1:47 a.m. View Comments

Awesome RC Tracks of Las Vegas promo video

The host of the 2016 IFMAR Nitro Off-Road Worlds commissioned Cory Drachenberg of 5150 Media Productions to assemble a promotional video to market for outside industry sponsors.

Aaron Waldron March 13, 2015, 1:07 a.m. View Comments

Four area hobby shops prepare for PA Tri-County Summer Sizzler

With one round each month from May through August, the Tri-County Summer Sizzler series will visit Trains and Lanes, Hobby Hut, G-Force, and Mushroom Bowl.

Aaron Waldron March 12, 2015, 3:39 p.m. View Comments

Drake joins AMain and ProTek RC team

Adam Drake has signed on to represent the Internet retail giant and its brands.

Aaron Waldron March 12, 2015, 1:35 p.m. View Comments

Tekno RC's new XT CNC tools

After the preview we got of Tekno RC's new Allen wrenches and nut drivers at the Dirt Nitro Challenge, they've now released the full line to the public.

Aaron Waldron March 12, 2015, 2:12 p.m. View Comments

Sign-ups open for 27th annual Pro-Line April Fools Classic

Murf's Intermountain R/C Raceway in Magna, UT is preparing for their annual indoor electric off-road race. Head to RCSignUp to beat the entry limit - only 400 entries allowed! And if you can't make it, you'll be able to watch on LiveRC.

Aaron Waldron March 12, 2015, 2:59 p.m. View Comments

Hobby Authority Distribution brings G-Force to the USA

Product line enters the US market with two products, a racing speed control and a spring rate gauge.

Aaron Waldron March 12, 2015, 5:38 p.m. View Comments

X-Factory Infinity secures Serpent mid-motor batteries with new carbon fiber strap set

New carbon fiber battery straps for the SRX-2 MM from the Infinity line of X-Factory hop-ups.

Aaron Waldron March 12, 2015, 6:40 p.m. View Comments

Brandon Rohde talked LiveTime on MBM podcast

On yesterday's episode of the MBM podcast, LiveRC founder Brandon Rohde talked about the new LiveTime scoring engine software.

Aaron Waldron March 12, 2015, 8:58 p.m. View Comments

Reedy teases Outdoor Off-Road Championships at Hot Rod Hobbies

An image posted to Reedy's Facebook page alludes to an outdoor off-road race at the famous SoCal hotspot Hot Rod Hobbies - but no other info. What could it be?

Aaron Waldron March 12, 2015, 7:52 p.m. View Comments