Batteries are the lifeblood of our hobby. They power our cars, trucks, boats, planes, quadcopters, controllers, and more. Maintaining your batteries not only ensures that you'll get the best performance, but that they'll last as long as possible. No matter what type of battery you prefer, NiMh, LiPo, or otherwise, you'll want to take care […]
Taking the final step from your workbench to race track. Contributed by Tyler Watkins (@TheOkieIronhead) Now you know what the typical racing format is, and what to expect when you get started racing. All that’s left is for you to take that first step and go visit your local R/C racetrack. Before you jump right in, however, […]
Learning the lingo before you hit the track. Contributed by Tyler Watkins (@TheOkieIronhead) Since you already visited the track you likely know this but let’s break down some basic terminology. Pit Area – This is the place where racers remain when they are not actively racing. This area is used to store your gear and […]
Part 1: Getting into the basics of R/C Racing Contributed by Tyler Watkins (@TheOkieIronhead) So you want to go R/C racing... Are you new to R/C? Have you been in the R/C hobby for some time, but just now caught the racing bug? Have you been thinking about racing for a long time but never […]
PROTOform is quickly becoming a one-stop shop for on-road vintage trans-am racing. While their bodies are both track-tested and battle-hardened, they've recently branched out into tires and wheels. The latter racing accessory is the newest to be introduced by the aftermarket R/C brand, and based on looks alone, these wheels appear to be winners. Available […]
