About model car racing

Radio Control Model Car Racing exists in many forms, all resembling full size car racing. The car is controlled by a hand held radio transmitter which sends a signal to a receiver in the car, this then translates the signal to control the steering, and throttle. The car is propelled either by an electric motor powered by a rechargeable battery pack, or an internal combustion engine powered by nitro fuel or petrol. Electric motors produce race speeds of around 40mph, while IC Engines can exceed 70mph. Races are usually run for a set time in which the drivers must achieve as many laps as possible, the driver with the most laps in the fastest time is the winner

Off road racing
Off Road racing is run on grass, dirt, and mixed surface tracks. The track usually features jumps, bumps, and banked bends, all designed to test the drivers reactions, skill, and car setup.
1/10th Scale Electric Buggies loosely resemble dune buggies. They are either rear wheel drive or four wheel drive, and are usually raced in separate classes. These cars can reach 40 mph with awesome acceleration using a high powered modified motor, and 7.2 volt battery packs. They feature highly tuneable suspension to soak up the bumps, and many high tech features to improve their performance. Races usually last five minutes.
1/10th Scale Stadium Trucks are usually modified buggies, they feature big wheels making them more stable than buggies, but do not accelerate as quickly, and cannot reach as high speeds. Races usually last four minutes.
1/8th Scale Rallycross cars are like buggies but are powered by IC engines. They are powered by nitro fuel, and reach speeds of around 70 miles per hour. Races can be longer with fuel stops, and finals are often run for 45 minutes.


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