RC Drag Racing

July 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Are you an avid fan of drag racing? Do you use real cars or perhaps the miniature radio-controlled cars? If you are interested in learning more about drag racing using a remote control car, then this article is definitely a must-read for you.

Drag Racing: A Dangerous Hobby To Pursue

For majority of the people who are keen about drag racing, they see such hobby as a truly exciting and thrilling diversion worth their money and time. But then, one should never discount the fact that there is danger in drag racing using real vehicles. Good thing there are now a lot of drag racing events and competitions that cater to those drag racers who are into using radio controlled cars instead.

Radio Controlled Car Racing: A Safe And Worriless Hobby For Everyone

If you are really serious about drag racing, then perhaps you might want to consider using the miniature radio controlled cars instead. By using these kinds of cars, you also get the same amount of thrill and excitement but still remain safe at the same time. Since drag racing entails being super speedy, it will be unavoidable that the racers will race for time when driving which makes it extremely unsafe and risky. But all these are eliminated with the use of radio controlled cars when drag racing.

Setting Up Requires More Time And Attention

Furthermore, keep in mind that setting up or building your own radio controlled cars will require more of your time and attention rather than your driving skills.  Make sure look into the chassis of the remote controlled car you are making.  By getting a superior chassis, you will be able to maximize the speed of your RC cars. Ask about how the chassis you are getting might be able to provide support to the car. Another thing you will need to check is the flexibility of the car when you speed up your radio controlled car.

Check The Front End Design

What is more, examine the design of the car’s front-end at the same time. Take note that drag racers have varying tastes and preferences when it comes to the designs of their car’s front ends so make sure you know what you want and which could be the best design to get. Choose the ones that are normally pointed so that you can reduce the chances of experiencing a drag caused by the air. Check the axles in front of your radio controlled car as well so that you can be certain that yours will not incur any damage at the end of the face-off.

Check The Batteries And Tires As Well

Last but not least, inspect the batteries and the tires at the same time. Check on the battery pack that is installed in your radio controlled car.  You may try using the nickel-cadmium powered batteries which are the more popular batteries nowadays. Usually, the batteries used in such cars are the 6 or 7-cell packs. Look for the more superior in terms of voltage and internal impedance.

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Useful RC Racing Tips To Improve Your Skills

June 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Time truly flies so fast. Radio controlled cars have changed from such time that they were launched and introduced to the market. This hobby chooses neither age nor race. It is actually all about the excitement of watching your favorite RC car racers speed away chasing their opponents. There is no doubt about it that RC car racers get the satisfaction they long for when racing using remote controlled vehicles.

As a matter of fact, more and more people are now getting geared towards the past time of car racing.  It actually goes beyond being a means to spend some weekends with your friends and family members but it also becomes an excellent venue for competitions. But take note of the following racing tips you should know so that you will win in the RC competitions and events you will participate in sooner or later.

Check The Body Of Your Preferred RC Car

First of all; you will have to check on the body of the radio controlled car. It is very crucial to pick the appropriate body that is why you will need to also know the details of the race track where the competition you are joining will be held. By knowing about the exact details of the race tracks you will be racing your RC car in, you will have a better chance of winning the competition. Make sure you check on the racing track before anything else. After all; car racing is a very competitive hobby you will need to learn how to win.

Replace Your Tires Regularly

In addition, you will also need to replace your tires on a regular basis. After all; tires play a very huge role in winning a competition not to mention in guaranteeing that your radio controlled car remains intact following a face-off.  To get the appropriate tires, make it a point to do your research. Try to dig up information about what kinds of tires the previous winners in such race tracks have used. That way, you save time and money from buying the wrong tires.

Come Early During The Competition

Likewise, make sure that you come early during your racing face-off.  It has been proven that to do so will merit you the advantage of checking out the race tracks where you will compete. At the same time, you will be able to set up your RC station in a very tactical position within the race tracks.  Last of all; you will have the opportunity to get a better view of your opponents and therefore, you will more or less have an idea about how they might be thinking.

Be Unyielding: Stay Where You Are

Last but not least, make it a point that you never leave your place. You must be prepared when the final day for the competition comes. Make sure that when you compete, you have also made all the necessary preparations already.  In other words, there must be no major hitches or changes in your set up. Instead, focus on improving your racing skills to the existing setup and simply making some modifications as necessary.

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Getting Started With RC Racing

May 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Is racing one of the very few things that  gets blood rushing? Do you get ab adrenaline rush every time you watch a car racing competition on TV or in person? If you are the type of person who loves speed and challenge, then car racing is definitely the hobby for you.

Read A Lot About Radio Controlled Cars

If you are a beginner in this kind of hobby, all you will need to do is read this article and keep reading other resources that will give you further information about car racing.  While other people think that collecting radio controlled cars is a very expensive hobby, it can actually be affordable. But one thing is for certain, it will require a lot of your attention, time, energy and effort.

Determine The Car Model You Want

Before you decide on the car model you want, try to check first which one you would prefer between a toy RC kit and a hobby kit.  The hobby kits are the ones that are better in terms of quality but then they will require a higher level of expertise at the same time. To find out if the hobby kits are the ones meant for you, all you will need to do is to buy a toy kit initially.  After which you may then upgrade to the more refined hobby kits if you feel like you are beginning to fall in love with the hobby. You will not have a hard time looking for such toy kits because they are readily accessible in all leading toy stores. As a mater of fact, they are even assembled in the toy stores. On the other hand, the hobby radio controlled cars need to be assembled so you will need to exert more time and effort in making one.

Know The Radio Controlled Car Types Available

In addition, you will need to know of the various types of RC cars available for you. First, there is the 1/20 scale as well as the life-size or bigger car models.  Take note that the smaller the car model, the superior and more efficient it will be. These cars usually vary depending on the speed, size and source of power.  In case you do not know yet, there are essentially two sources of power available for your radio controlled cars.  One is electricity and the other is fuel. If you are keen about speed, go for the engine-powered race cars which will make your racing hobby more exciting and reliable at the same time. But then if you are looking for a user-friendly radio controlled car especially when looking at the maintenance, you will surely be better off with the electrically powered radio controlled cars.

In a nutshell, since you are relatively new to this hobby, make it a point that you always weigh things before finally deciding to buy the particular RC car model you want.  Choose the radio controlled car wherein the advantages will far outweigh the disadvantages.  That way, you can be certain that the car you will choose is the one that will suit you the most.

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Buying A Nascar RC Car

April 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Are you into the habit of drooling when you come across a Corvette, a Dodge Viper or simply a NASCAR radio controlled race car? If you answer yes to this question, then rest assured that you are reading the 100% article you need. Perhaps you would like to purchase your own NASCAR racing car bit then you are totally clueless as to how to do it, then make it a point that you pick up the tips that will be shared with you.

Read, Read And Read

Before anything else, you will need to read a lot about NASCAR radio-controlled racing cars. Make sure you do your share of the homework by researching well and therefore getting the information you need. That way, you can be certain that you will be able to get the best NASCAR radio controlled cars you want. After all; researching before making your purchase will give you ample knowledge about the do’s and don’ts in buying a NASCAR racing car. Plus, it will make you more well-informed and therefore you will not regret having bought the wrong NASCAR item in the long run.

Be Meticulous In Searching

Next step you will need to do after researching is to look for the most reliable websites where you can check the NASCAR radio controlled items they are selling.  What is more, by logging online, you will be able to connect to your fellow avid fans of NASCAR. Of course, this will allow you to get feedbacks from them. You will be able to obtain the information you need straight from the horses’ mouths. So before finally deciding on a NASCAR item to buy, make sure that you have first exhausted all your means to know about the car. To do this, simply surf through the internet every time you have the chance to do so. That way, you will never run out of options to choose from.

Subscribe In Reliable Publications Or Websites

Another helpful tip for you would be to subscribe yourself in reliable websites and online publications catering to the needs of all NASCAR aficionados. Or you may likewise drop by a local shop that offers NASCAR or race car collectible items. You may also ask the store attendant to give you a literature so that you may know more about such radio-controlled cars. By doing so, there is no doubt you will be able to get the idea that to choose the RC car you want is not at all a tedious job for you after all.

Participate In Events And Competitions

Last but not least, it would benefit you if you will attend the various events and competitions for NASCAR or the regular radio controlled race car face-offs. Go for the NASCAR-sponsored events or those competitions near your place that are promoted by a reputable RC club. That way, you will gain better exposure to the various racing cars which could help you decide on the best NASCAR radio controlled car you can buy.

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The Origins of RC Racing

March 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment

If you will look at the history of car racing, you will find out that it was actually during the year of 1960’s that the very first radio-controlled miniature cars were ever invented. At first, there were only the small cars powered with nitro-methane that were available. This was during the 1940’s when the speed of such miniature cars could only reach a speed of 113 kilometers per hour. They could only run around using a tether. These miniature cars of the 40’s actually started the so-called “spin dizzies” also known as the “tether cars”.

From Spin Dizzies To Radio-Controlled Cars

Twenty years after the creation and launch of such spin dizzies, it was the radio-controlled cars that then became popular. Such cars were controlled using radio from a distance.  The radio-controlled cars were equipped with steering power, accelerating and braking capabilities as ordered by the one manipulating the radio or remote control. They could run around through the racetracks with guaranteed accurate control. This made car racing aficionados fall in love with the radio controlled cars which eventually paved the way to RC car racing.

From The Standard Radio Controlled Cars To RC10

Eventually during 1984, Associated Electrics, Inc., a popular RC cars company started manufacturing a classier and smoother version of the radio controlled race cars. It initiated the beginning of the RC10 which were powered electrically instead of the engines being powered by nitro methane. It was nothing like the radio controlled cars they used to make in the past. The RC10 race cars were made using aluminum alloy and had adjustable shock absorbers at the same time.

Self-Adjusting In Any track Situation

On top of the electric capacities of RC10, Associated Electrics, Inc. also opted to put some diminutive stainless steel bearings on the car’s wheels as well as on the transmission. Likewise, they made it a point to equip such transmission with steel rings forced against the car’s ball bearings. This was done with the intention of allowing the car to fully make adjustments or modifications when confronted with any unusual track situation. There can be no doubt about it that RC10′s abilities have made it an ultimate choice as far as electric RC car racing is concerned.

Last but not least, it was in 1986 when another radio controlled racing car manufacturer, launched a different kind of race car.  Schumacher Racing Products created a four-wheeled “buggy” race car which they called the CAT or “Competition All Terrain “race car. This particular type of race car consistently won during the 1987 and 1990 off-road championships as well as during the years of 1994, 1995 and 1996 off-road world championship. There was one famous racing team, the Team Losi that released a model buggy called JRX-2. The said team became rival with Team Associated which exists until today. In case you do not know, Team Losi was actually the very first to create all-natural miniature tires not to mention the very first ever four- wheeled American buggy.

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