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RC car guides: how to choose your first RC car, scales and sizes, nitro and gas cars, batteries, motors and ESCs, building, painting and maintenance, and the best-known brands such as Traxxas, Tamiya and WLtoys.

Futaba T4GRS stick transmitter next to a Sanwa MT-44 pistol-grip wheel transmitter

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8 Tips for Choosing Your RC Transmitter

Find the best transmitters for RC cars in this post, and run your races like a real pro!

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Red Scania Highline three-axle RC semi tractor

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Discover the Best RC Trucks!

Check out some of the most amazing RC trucks in this post. Have more fun than ever with these incredible scale models!

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Outdoor dirt RC off-road track with jumps and yellow tubing marking the lanes

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RC Car Clubs and Tracks: How to Find a Place to Race

How to find RC car tracks and clubs near you in the US, whether you want to race or just learn more about this exciting hobby.

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Disassembled nitro RC car engine: red cooling head, carburetor, piston, sleeve, crankshaft and gaskets

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Nitro RC Car Maintenance: Your After-Run Routine

What to do after every session with a nitro RC car: empty the tank, clean it, look after the air filter, protect the engine with after-run oil, and check the glow plug, clutch and drivetrain.

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Blue and black Rock Crawler Conqueror RC truck with a roll cage and LED light bar

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RC Crawlers: Rock-Climbing RC Trucks

If you want to conquer any obstacle-packed terrain that comes your way, an RC crawler is the ideal RC vehicle for you.

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Set of four black knobby off-road RC tires mounted on black wheels

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The Best RC Tires to Conquer Any Terrain

Find the best RC tires to master any terrain, from pavement to dirt. Get ready for some serious fun!

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Hobbywing Xerun XR8 Plus brushless ESC with its on/off switch next to a Xerun 4268 brushless motor

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Brushless vs Brushed Electric RC Motors: Which Is Better?

Learn the difference between brushless and brushed electric motors in RC cars. Don't miss this complete guide!

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RC LiPo battery with its wires and connector

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RC LiPo Batteries: How to Choose, Charge and Care for Them

What the cell count (S), mAh and C rating on a LiPo battery mean, how to choose one for your RC car, plane or boat, and how to charge it, store it and tell when it's damaged.

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