| More and more people are entering into the exciting | | | | slicks tires, aerodynamic bodies, and are capable of |
| world of remote control racing. Today it is very easy | | | | higher speeds. A miniature engine that burns a special |
| for those who want to become RC racers to get | | | | glow fuel powers the Nitro cars. Some of these cars |
| started with RC cars or trucks. The RC cars of today | | | | can reach speeds of over 75 miles mph. The Electric |
| are extremely high-performance machines loaded with | | | | cars use rechargeable NICd battery packs for power. |
| powerful, sophisticated engineering. RC Racing can be | | | | They are able to stay running ten minutes, can be |
| as simple as kids fooling around in the parking lot or as | | | | charged up in fifteen minutes, ready to race in no time. |
| sophisticated as the professional races organized by | | | | Many people who enjoy the hobby of racing these |
| the IFMAR Worlds Championship. But beware - it can | | | | miniature power-houses also like to build them. Nitro |
| be very addictive! | | | | Toyz offers kits that you can use to build the cars and |
| One of the most popular types of R/C cars is the | | | | trucks of your choice. You can take great pride in |
| Off-Road Buggy. The Off-Road Buggy with its Big | | | | putting together your RC Kit and racing it. |
| tires with "knobby" spikes, it's full-travel suspension | | | | For many of us who do not have much time but still |
| parts and a high ground clearance hauls the off-roader | | | | like to race RC vehicles, there are many pre-built or |
| to almost anywhere. Most RC Buggies are 2WD or | | | | Ready to Run cars on the market. The RTR models |
| 4WD and they can reach speeds as high as 40-45 | | | | let you start driving just as soon as you open up the |
| mph. | | | | box. Most RTR vehicles come with a power plant and |
| The On-Road cars have lower ground clearances, | | | | radio system already installed. |