Need to Race

Racing is a sport which often is loved by boys and men. There is something about the thrill and adrenaline rush of racing which truly captures the hearts of many individuals. The ability to drive is one thing, but to perfectly control and maneuver a vehicle to fast speeds is something else. There are those [...]

Terrific Torque

Radio-controlled, or RC cars, are self-powered model cars or trucks that are designed to be controlled from a distance using a specialized transmitter. Off road models, such as the Traxxas RC Slayer Pro 4×4, are built with fully-functional off-road suspensions, and can be used on various types of terrain. This RC model truck from Traxxas [...]

Start them Early but Keep them Supervised

To some parents, the question is when to start their kids playing with RC toys. Some will tell you that getting your child remote control cars and airplanes at an early age will contribute to their physical development. Seeing things moving without seeming help is something that they will totally enjoy. Being able to control [...]

Best RCs for Starters

Electric powered vehicles are among the most popular remote controlled gadgets today. Some enthusiasts prefer electric RC cars while others go for scale trucks and monster trucks. The main components of electric RCs include the kit, radio control system, electronic speed controller, battery, and charger.
Electric RC cars use electric motors and a 7.2 volt [...]

Sweet Smell of Nitro

I migrated to the States when I was ten. When we moved there we stayed with my cousins in California. Every weekend, we would all go to the airfield and fly their RC planes and or go to the park and run their RC cars or sail their boats. They are into RC hobbies. Anything [...]

Are Nitro Cars Better than Electric?

Nitro is short for nitro-methane. This mixture of methanol, nitro-methane and lubricants is the fuel and lubricant for “glow-fuel” engines, commonly found in model airplanes, helicopters, boats and more recently, radio control cars. The incredible power, combined with the ear-piercing mini-roar they put out has drawn an ever-increasing crowd to jump into this hobby. A [...]