Driving and Racing RC Cars and Trucks
After you've got the batteries charged and the engine running, how do drive your RC without running into walls, crashing into other cars, or spinning out in the middle of the track? Learn how to control an RC on carpet, floors, asphalt, dirt, and other driving surfaces. Get racing tips from the pros.
Tired of driving around in circles with your radio controlled car or truck? Improve and test your driving skills while having fun -- on your own or with a group of friends, with these RC sports games. Great fun for expert and beginning drivers of RC cars and trucks.
Anyone can pop a wheelie but it takes skill to ride a stable wheelie for more than a foot or so and look good doing it. Learn how to do a wheelie, what kind of RC setup you need to pop wheelies, the rold of the wheelie bar, the best surface for doing wheelies, and how to make your own wheelie bar.
Just going out and driving around the track over and over isn't enough. You need to practice specific techniques and learn how to handle your RC car.
Tips for practice and driving cover braking, taking corners, and track courtesy.
Throttle Control is one of the main tips here.
Various forum members at Ultimate RC chime in with their tips for taking corners faster.
Just like in
Fast & the Furious Tokyo Drift you can enjoy drifting mayhem -- but at RC size. This article includes drift driving tips for your RC.
In this FAQ for R/C electric off-road racing, the driving section addresses such basics as the self-centering controller, "control reversal," and driving slow to go fast.
Practice makes perfect. Get practice tips for indoor carpet racing.
How to get off to a good start, maintain speed on the curves, and stay in control during indoor carpet racing.
In the middle of a race, know how to stop. This article has advice on making the most of those pit stops including choosing pit intervals and typical pit stop procedures.
Scroll down for some quick tips on jumps, landings, and mid-air driving.
Team Losi driver Matt Francis shares tips on preparing to race, how to drive and brake, and how to maintain control under a variety of track conditions.
