| Sprint Electric RC Cars | | | | racing. Check the fuel, all of the fuel lines and |
| There are many kinds of cars in the real world: | | | | other accessories. Lubricate all of the moving |
| Sedans, Safaris, SUVs, Formula One cars. So, | | | | parts and use ball bearings as much as you can to |
| their imitating radio controlled cars also have all | | | | minimize loss due to internal friction. The racecar's |
| those kinds. While a touring Electric RC Car is the | | | | tires need special attention. You can use an |
| most popular one, the Electric RC Sprint Car is no | | | | automatic tire gluer for correct alignment and an |
| doubt the strangest of the bunch. | | | | automatic tire tuner for tuning the tire surface. |
| Real Sprint Cars are small light weight high | | | | Racing cars may need a few more sets of spare |
| powered cars designed for very fast racing at | | | | tires for races. This is more applicable to Gas RC |
| more than 200 kmph. These cars have a very | | | | racecars because they run longer and attract |
| high power to weight ratio or, in other words, | | | | more dirt and grime than the electric RC cars. |
| they are relatively very light for the speeds given | | | | The Gas RC Racing cars may just be models, but |
| by them. Being very fast, they use cage like | | | | they are no less ferocious than their real |
| metal structure mounted on top for safety of | | | | counterparts once began to race. With the |
| drivers, in case of overturning, rolling during high | | | | smooth rubber race tires to aid the grip, oil filled |
| speed racing. | | | | shock absorbers for smooth ride and less wear |
| Being very light, to increase tire friction and to | | | | and tear on internal parts, very realistic modelling, |
| prevent easy hopping off the track/ ground, a | | | | powerful gas engines, specially formulated high |
| wing typically made of aluminium is mounted on | | | | energy fuels, these can easily attain an insane 70 |
| top in the centre, which increases the downward | | | | mph with some modifications. With the increasing |
| thrust while racing. Electric RC Sprint Cars also | | | | popularity of 1/8 and 1/10 scales, the new |
| imitate their real counterparts, point for point, with | | | | supercharged two-stroke gas engines, and four |
| only lesser speed but same design. | | | | stroke engines the patronage for Gas RC cars is |
| Due to the very high speeds, these are popular | | | | bound to increase. The present world record for |
| for training of NASCAR (National Association for | | | | Gas RC Race Car Racing is at 110 mph. |
| Stock Car Auto Racing) drivers. Indeed, these are | | | | Race Nitro RC Cars |
| designed primarily for racing on dirty tracks in | | | | Not All Nitro Cars Are Equal.Discover The Real |
| short stretches. Likewise, Electric RC Sprint Cars | | | | Racers! |
| can also be used for rough training on dirty | | | | The excitement is palpable. Every participant is |
| bumpy tracks. | | | | busy preparing their cars, making last minute |
| The typical features of an Electric RC Sprint Cars | | | | checks, honing tires with meticulous precision, |
| are as follows: | | | | getting ready and checking again and again the |
| 1. Lightweight carbon-composite chassis. | | | | spare tires, batteries and extra fuel and testing |
| 2. Location of Motor at the centre of chassis for | | | | the radio controls. Only the radio controls and the |
| equal weight distribution. | | | | sizes of tracks to cars involved in the race betray |
| 3. Aluminium alloy roll cage. | | | | that it's a model car race only. The Nitro RC |
| 4. Aluminium side guards and bumpers. | | | | Racing cars may just be models but they are no |
| 5. Adjustable aluminium wing mounted on top and | | | | less ferocious than their real counterparts once |
| with side wings to help turning. | | | | began to race. The fact that the present world |
| One can even find wingless sprint cars. The | | | | record for RC car Racing is at 178 kmph would |
| popularity of sprint cars led to the formation of | | | | testify to it. Even in normal races, they attain the |
| the 'World of Outlaws' sprint series. It is then little | | | | insane 120 kmph speeds. To the uninitiated, it |
| wonder that Electric RC Sprint Cars also have | | | | may be shocking to see the stunningly realistic |
| devoted fans, who adore them for the sheer | | | | Nitro RC Racing cars racing with astonishing |
| pumping of adrenaline. Go Sprinting Now! | | | | speeds, familiar auto roars and belching of smoke! |
| Electric RC Car Racing | | | | The frenzy of crowds only adds to the |
| Learn About Electric RC Car Racing Clubs, Types, | | | | excitement. Well, there can be many types of |
| And Organizations. | | | | races like On-road, Off-Road, Touring etc. |
| To the uninitiated, it may seem astonishing to find | | | | choosing a race to participate need a few |
| the race tracks, the crowds, well organized races, | | | | pre-assessments. 1. The level of you skill. A |
| rules and regulations, even regulatory bodies, all | | | | beginner can't race with experts. The kind of |
| for racing toy-like miniatures/ model cars. | | | | training you need also decide it. 2. The choice of |
| The model RC cars may look small, but are no | | | | model of the race and yours need to match. 3. |
| less ferocious than their real counterparts once | | | | Popularity of the model you own and the race |
| they begin to race. The fact that the present | | | | you can participate in need also to be popular in |
| world record for RC car racing is at 178 kmph | | | | your area. 4. Budget is all too important. The initial |
| would testify it. | | | | cost of car, its maintenance, transit and camping |
| The beauty of Electric RC cars is their neat, | | | | of racer all need consideration. 5. If you can't |
| quieter working on tracks, though not at speeds | | | | attend the rigours of maintenance, off-roads are |
| comparable to the highest in fuel (Nitro/ Gas) RC | | | | a big no-no. You can always have good advice |
| cars. | | | | from clubs, experts, internet and peers. If you |
| There are different types of cars to race and as | | | | are reaching a level of respectable skills, its time |
| well as different models and scales (scale is a | | | | you consider racing official races. They are |
| fractional ratio of a model against its original | | | | conducted as per the guidelines of governing |
| counterpart). Also, there can be on-road or | | | | bodies like the following. 1. EFRA (European |
| off-road races. Electric RC cars compete mainly in | | | | Federation of Radio-Operated Model Automobiles): |
| 1/10th and 1/12th scales, mostly on-road. | | | | it has some 30 odd European nations including |
| There are Electric RC Car Racing Clubs and online | | | | Russia as members. 2. FAMAR (Fourth Association |
| forums, for support, community development, | | | | of Model Auto Racing): an association of half a |
| interaction and exchange of information. In many | | | | dozen Latin American nations and South Africa. 3. |
| American, European and Asian countries there are | | | | FEMCA (Far East Model Car Association): It |
| official national RC racing associations/regulatory | | | | represents some ten Asian countries including |
| bodies which in turn control local regional racing | | | | China and Australia and New Zealand. 4. ROAR |
| organizations for fair play. | | | | (Remotely Operated Auto Racers): An apex body |
| There is also a world level RC Car Racing body | | | | USA and Canada's Racing organizations. There is |
| called IFMAR (International Federation of Model | | | | also a world level RC Car Racing body called |
| Auto Racing), in which the following four regional | | | | IFMAR (International Federation of Model Auto |
| blocks of RC car racing are members. | | | | Racing), in which the above four regional blocks of |
| 1. EFRA (European Federation of Radio-Operated | | | | RC car racing as members. |
| Model Automobiles): It has approximately 30 | | | | RC Racing Monster Trucks |
| European nations, including Russia, as members. | | | | Get Involved, Feel The Thrill. Learn More About |
| 2. FAMAR (Fourth Association of Model Auto | | | | Racing RC Trucks. Read A Quick Overview. Learn |
| Racing): An association of half a dozen Latin | | | | About The Different Clubs & Organizations. |
| American nations and South Africa. | | | | RC Racing Monster Trucks Are A Thrill. The sport |
| 3. FEMCA (Far East Model Car Association): It | | | | of RC racing monster trucks is a big time |
| represents some ten Asian countries, including | | | | industry. Racing is open to both the amateur and |
| China, as well as Australia and New Zealand. | | | | professional RC racing monster truck drivers. |
| 4. ROAR (Remotely Operated Auto Racers): An | | | | Professional drivers that participate in racing can |
| apex body of the USA's and Canada's Racing | | | | be backed by specific companies and the financial |
| organizations. | | | | winnings can be a substantial amount. Getting |
| Every year many International Racing Events are | | | | involved in the sport of RC racing monster trucks |
| held for RC cars. They have separate races for | | | | is a simple as buying a RC monster truck. Winning |
| Fuel/ Nitro/ Gas/ Internal Combustion RC Cars as | | | | an event is another story. There are a lot of |
| well as Electric RC cars. Racers selected by | | | | details that people modify on their RC racing |
| national bodies will participate in these full-fledged | | | | monster trucks and there is a lot of knowledge |
| international events like any other sport. | | | | to be learned for racing strategies. Practice tracks |
| No wonder, Electric RC Car Racing is a very | | | | can be found around the world. To find tracks ask |
| exciting, thriving, well-organized hobby sport. It's | | | | about them at your local hobby store or take a |
| economical too! Buy one, join now in your local | | | | look what information can be found on the |
| club, and enjoy! | | | | internet. Racing associations like the ROAR (US |
| Gas RC Race Cars | | | | and Canada), the BRCA (Britain), or the IFMAR |
| Not All Gas Cars Are Equal. Discover The Real | | | | (international) offer a series of races year-round. |
| Racers! | | | | Races are an excellent place to meet people and |
| Any Nitro RC car that can be raced is a Gas RC | | | | learn more about the sport. Some of the |
| Car. Here are some examples: Gas RC Zs and Ts, | | | | common racing classes depend on the size of the |
| Gas SUVs, Gas Hummers, Gas Buggies, Gas | | | | RC racing monster truck, the type of power |
| Off-Road Trucks, Gas Mini RC Cars, Gas F1 type | | | | source used and the track condition (on road or |
| Racers, Gas RC Tour Cars. Only Touring Gas RC | | | | off road). RC racing monster trucks are |
| cars, Formula One Gas RC cars, and Off-Road | | | | specifically designed to achieve the best success |
| Gas Buggies are real racecars. The Touring and | | | | for a certain race class, but the skill and |
| Formula One Gas RC cars have a small rear wing | | | | knowledge of the driver comes into play and that |
| that provides increased grip to the ground while | | | | is what will help a racer to succeed in winning a |
| racing. Most of the time, they have four-wheel | | | | RC racing monster truck event. Local clubs hold |
| drive with high friction, soft rubber tires like their | | | | races for their members through out the year for |
| real counterparts. There are races for two-wheel | | | | RC racing monster trucks. Many of them will set |
| drive and four-wheel drive trucks, buggies, touring | | | | up various tracks through out the year to |
| cars, and Can-Am bodied cars. But, there are also | | | | challenge their members and to give the |
| classes of races specific to the Gas RC car type. | | | | opportunity for new challenges. Additionally, |
| Just like the real racecars, racing these Nitro RC | | | | individuals can create their own race tracks in |
| Racing Cars is fun and exciting. You may also | | | | their backyard or garage for practice. RC racing |
| need special equipment for Nitro RC Racing Cars. | | | | monster trucks can offer many thrills for the RC |
| Tamiya, Traxxas, Team Losi, Kyosho, and HPI | | | | hobbyist. From the intricate design of the RC |
| are a few reputable manufacturers of Gas RC | | | | racing monster truck to the speed and challenge |
| cars. Gas RC cars need special care because they | | | | of making a turn on a packed track, from the |
| race for much longer durations and distances than | | | | designer details of the RC racing monster truck |
| Electric RC Cars. When it comes to hardware, | | | | body to the material planning of an exquisite track |
| always use high friction race tires, keep wheel | | | | RC racing monster trucks can provide a life-time |
| alignment perfect, check all nuts, bolts and other | | | | of fun. |
| replaceable parts for tight and snug fitting, and | | | | Read further on sites below.There is also selection |
| see if the engine needs to be tuned prior to | | | | of the best race cars there. |