One of the best things about childhood is toys and the older you get, the better they get. Remote control cars and such are awesome and fun, whether you’re playing alone or with a group of friends. They can provide hours of entertainment and keep kids, and sometimes spouses, out of trouble.
There is no limit to variations on cars, trucks, etc. that are available to buy on the market today, twenty years ago it was a very different story, but now we are inundated with choice and variety. There are sports cars, vintage vehicles and even formula one cars, in addition to this you can have trucks and ATVs.
The possibilities of this hobby are endless and the fun doesn’t have to stop once you grow up. There are numerous groups in every country that get together to talk and show off their latest toy and also have races. So you could take part in a formula one race, an off-road rally, or even a monster truck derby.
These fun-filled cars are simply scaled-down models of the original, in many ways having the same details and capable of relatively similar speeds, considering their size. You won’t find an RC car that can hit 200mph, but one has been modified by a professional RC car racer and has broken his own world record for the fastest RC car. Previously it was at 134 mph, now it’s at a staggering 161 mph.
The average top speed of any RC vehicle largely depends on what it’s based on, an off-road vehicle won’t go as fast as a road car, but the off-road version can be a lot more fun. Some off-road designs allow the car to flip and run upside down and the wheels can even change shape to allow getting out of tight spots.
There are many places where you can buy RC cars and trucks, stores sell them and there are countless places online that stock them, but if you are looking for more than just a toy for your child then you should consider spending a bit more and visiting a specialty store. or an internet site.
Whether you go to a physical store or find a great site, be sure to talk to someone about your requirements so they can explain the models they have and what they can do. That way, you can be sure to get an RC vehicle that does what you want and is right for your level of experience.
There is no point in getting a super fast race car and wrecking it the first day you own it, listen to the salesman and follow his suggestions. If RC racing is going to become a lifelong hobby, you need to take the time to build your knowledge base and experience with the slower, easier to control models before taking on the big boys.