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It seems the local guys sometimes get some freebies to help support their addiction. As with any sport/hobby, it is very exspensive to compete at a high level, and very few go pro.
Last summer, I was into 1/8 buggy and truggy, but never raced. I got out of it, because I got tired of the enormus exspense and the time required. I am now back to backyard electric and love it, and my wallet does too
Last summer, I was into 1/8 buggy and truggy, but never raced. I got out of it, because I got tired of the enormus exspense and the time required. I am now back to backyard electric and love it, and my wallet does too
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It seems the local guys sometimes get some freebies to help support their addiction. As with any sport/hobby, it is very exspensive to compete at a high level, and very few go pro.
Last summer, I was into 1/8 buggy and truggy, but never raced. I got out of it, because I got tired of the enormus exspense and the time required. I am now back to backyard electric and love it, and my wallet does too
It seems the local guys sometimes get some freebies to help support their addiction. As with any sport/hobby, it is very exspensive to compete at a high level, and very few go pro.
Last summer, I was into 1/8 buggy and truggy, but never raced. I got out of it, because I got tired of the enormus exspense and the time required. I am now back to backyard electric and love it, and my wallet does too
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I all most gave up the hobby, as bashing is so boring then I started racing. Like any type of racing you get an adrenalin rush. If you have never tried racing I highly recommend you do try. If the only chose I had was bashing I would be selling all my RC stuff! [X(]
If the only chose I had was bashing I would be selling all my RC stuff! [X(]
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I all most gave up the hobby, as bashing is so boring then I started racing. Like any type of racing you get an adrenalin rush. If you have never tried racing I highly recommend you do try. If the only chose I had was bashing I would be selling all my RC stuff! [X(]
I all most gave up the hobby, as bashing is so boring then I started racing. Like any type of racing you get an adrenalin rush. If you have never tried racing I highly recommend you do try.
If the only chose I had was bashing I would be selling all my RC stuff! [X(]
Yes I agree.....
01-02-2008, 12:16 AM
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I all most gave up the hobby, as bashing is so boring then I started racing. Like any type of racing you get an adrenalin rush. If you have never tried racing I highly recommend you do try. If the only chose I had was bashing I would be selling all my RC stuff! [X(]
I all most gave up the hobby, as bashing is so boring then I started racing. Like any type of racing you get an adrenalin rush. If you have never tried racing I highly recommend you do try.
If the only chose I had was bashing I would be selling all my RC stuff! [X(]
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I am not sponsored, but I can't get enough. I wouldn't be interested in R/C very much without racing.
I am not sponsored, but I can't get enough. I wouldn't be interested in R/C very much without racing.
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Yeah Im into rc racing now I have no intrest in bashing anymore , I took my nitro rustler to the local track today to just practice and I must say My Nrusty needs some help. But I did do a front flip 15 feet up in air over the big table top and landed it perfectly on accident. I cant seem to keep the muffler on that thing, I need a new one anyways.
But my mom said my st-1 is at her office Ill finally be able to race
, I took my nitro rustler to the local track today to just practice and I must say My Nrusty needs some help. But I did do a front flip 15 feet up in air over the big table top and landed it perfectly on accident. I cant seem to keep the muffler on that thing, I need a new one anyways. But my mom said my st-1 is at her office Ill finally be able to race
01-02-2008, 09:28 PM
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just remember rcaracer, the 2 guys that say they enjoy it are sponsored, or so it would seem
just remember rcaracer, the 2 guys that say they enjoy it are sponsored, or so it would seem
Take another look now and have you ever run a real race?
01-03-2008, 01:08 AM
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This is a nice little piece I have shared before, but it bears repeating.
Original by JP Turner, reprinted with permission:
For those of you who have been racing your RC cars for years, and have a friend or two who you have been trying to get out to the RC tracks, this article is for you. Feel free to forward it to them.
For those of you who are fanatical bashers, and have avoided racing your rc cars at the local track, hear me out, because I have 5 great reasons you should take a run at it.
1) Hanging out with other RC car enthusiasts- You will absorb new ideas on how to keep your RC cars running at peak performance, just by hangin' out in the pits. Not all of them will be good, some could even do more harm than good. but if you are careful who you listen to, you can learn some terrific stuff that will make your ride handle better, run faster, and be more durable.
2) The game within the game- Its not just about racing, and being first in the heats (altho, that is a huge thrill) but its also about pushing the limits of your RC cars, and fighting agianst the track itself in a measureable way. When your bashing, you don't really get a precise way of knowing how fast your vehicle is. When you race, you will actually know to the millisecond what your vehicle, limited by your driving skills, can do.
3) By being at the tracks, you get to see the latest RC technology in action- You can go to the hobby stores and look at boxes of RC cars and buggies all you want. But if you really want to see what a Hot Bodies Lightning Pro or an XRAY T1'FK05 can do, there is no better, and cheaper, way to do it than hang out at the tracks. You get an even better idea when you race against them.
4) Making new friends- Not that you need new friends, but it's great to have a friend who knows RC cars tips and tricks. Someone you can ask questions, or bounce ideas off of. Or catch rides to the track when your full scale car is in the shop.
5) Just like when your bashing and you finally nail that jump you set up in your backyard, mastering a track is a total rush- Everyone will tell you when you first start racing rc cars, just try to do crash free laps. Isn't that essentially what you are doing in your backyard?
Why not take your Monster truck to the track, and do some racing, and see if you can handle the track's jumps and rhythm sections? I bet it will be months before you have a crash free lap. Howse that for a challenge?
If you have put off racing rc cars because it looks intimidating, your worried you will make a fool of yourself, or smash up your car or buggy, or piss off someone by smashing THIER car up... well, your right!! All of that can happen!
In fact, when I first started racing my RC cars, I made every racing mistake there is. I embarassed myself, I smashed my poor little car up, I was totally confused. Frankly, I didn't have much fun.
But, I fought through it, learned from my mistakes, got some great advice, and now I enjoy every weekend at the track. I strongly suggest you give racing a chance. I think it's the best way to enjoy your RC cars hobby.
Original by JP Turner, reprinted with permission:
For those of you who have been racing your RC cars for years, and have a friend or two who you have been trying to get out to the RC tracks, this article is for you. Feel free to forward it to them.
For those of you who are fanatical bashers, and have avoided racing your rc cars at the local track, hear me out, because I have 5 great reasons you should take a run at it.
1) Hanging out with other RC car enthusiasts- You will absorb new ideas on how to keep your RC cars running at peak performance, just by hangin' out in the pits. Not all of them will be good, some could even do more harm than good. but if you are careful who you listen to, you can learn some terrific stuff that will make your ride handle better, run faster, and be more durable.
2) The game within the game- Its not just about racing, and being first in the heats (altho, that is a huge thrill) but its also about pushing the limits of your RC cars, and fighting agianst the track itself in a measureable way. When your bashing, you don't really get a precise way of knowing how fast your vehicle is. When you race, you will actually know to the millisecond what your vehicle, limited by your driving skills, can do.
3) By being at the tracks, you get to see the latest RC technology in action- You can go to the hobby stores and look at boxes of RC cars and buggies all you want. But if you really want to see what a Hot Bodies Lightning Pro or an XRAY T1'FK05 can do, there is no better, and cheaper, way to do it than hang out at the tracks. You get an even better idea when you race against them.
4) Making new friends- Not that you need new friends, but it's great to have a friend who knows RC cars tips and tricks. Someone you can ask questions, or bounce ideas off of. Or catch rides to the track when your full scale car is in the shop.
5) Just like when your bashing and you finally nail that jump you set up in your backyard, mastering a track is a total rush- Everyone will tell you when you first start racing rc cars, just try to do crash free laps. Isn't that essentially what you are doing in your backyard?
Why not take your Monster truck to the track, and do some racing, and see if you can handle the track's jumps and rhythm sections? I bet it will be months before you have a crash free lap. Howse that for a challenge?
If you have put off racing rc cars because it looks intimidating, your worried you will make a fool of yourself, or smash up your car or buggy, or piss off someone by smashing THIER car up... well, your right!! All of that can happen!
In fact, when I first started racing my RC cars, I made every racing mistake there is. I embarassed myself, I smashed my poor little car up, I was totally confused. Frankly, I didn't have much fun.
But, I fought through it, learned from my mistakes, got some great advice, and now I enjoy every weekend at the track. I strongly suggest you give racing a chance. I think it's the best way to enjoy your RC cars hobby.
01-03-2008, 03:30 AM
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amen to that, ya i just bashed with my jato before, then i said hey lets see what the track is like, man my jato did so bad, it wasnt tuned good, it didnt have traction, guys helped me out with stuff, thats when i saw what truggies could do i mean its a lot of fun going to the track to race. And if you are afraid of losing go on a practice day.
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This is a nice little piece I have shared before, but it bears repeating.
Original by JP Turner, reprinted with permission:
For those of you who have been racing your RC cars for years, and have a friend or two who you have been trying to get out to the RC tracks, this article is for you. Feel free to forward it to them.
For those of you who are fanatical bashers, and have avoided racing your rc cars at the local track, hear me out, because I have 5 great reasons you should take a run at it.
1) Hanging out with other RC car enthusiasts- You will absorb new ideas on how to keep your RC cars running at peak performance, just by hangin' out in the pits. Not all of them will be good, some could even do more harm than good. but if you are careful who you listen to, you can learn some terrific stuff that will make your ride handle better, run faster, and be more durable.
2) The game within the game- Its not just about racing, and being first in the heats (altho, that is a huge thrill) but its also about pushing the limits of your RC cars, and fighting agianst the track itself in a measureable way. When your bashing, you don't really get a precise way of knowing how fast your vehicle is. When you race, you will actually know to the millisecond what your vehicle, limited by your driving skills, can do.
3) By being at the tracks, you get to see the latest RC technology in action- You can go to the hobby stores and look at boxes of RC cars and buggies all you want. But if you really want to see what a Hot Bodies Lightning Pro or an XRAY T1'FK05 can do, there is no better, and cheaper, way to do it than hang out at the tracks. You get an even better idea when you race against them.
4) Making new friends- Not that you need new friends, but it's great to have a friend who knows RC cars tips and tricks. Someone you can ask questions, or bounce ideas off of. Or catch rides to the track when your full scale car is in the shop.
5) Just like when your bashing and you finally nail that jump you set up in your backyard, mastering a track is a total rush- Everyone will tell you when you first start racing rc cars, just try to do crash free laps. Isn't that essentially what you are doing in your backyard?
Why not take your Monster truck to the track, and do some racing, and see if you can handle the track's jumps and rhythm sections? I bet it will be months before you have a crash free lap. Howse that for a challenge?
If you have put off racing rc cars because it looks intimidating, your worried you will make a fool of yourself, or smash up your car or buggy, or piss off someone by smashing THIER car up... well, your right!! All of that can happen!
In fact, when I first started racing my RC cars, I made every racing mistake there is. I embarassed myself, I smashed my poor little car up, I was totally confused. Frankly, I didn't have much fun.
But, I fought through it, learned from my mistakes, got some great advice, and now I enjoy every weekend at the track. I strongly suggest you give racing a chance. I think it's the best way to enjoy your RC cars hobby.
This is a nice little piece I have shared before, but it bears repeating.
Original by JP Turner, reprinted with permission:
For those of you who have been racing your RC cars for years, and have a friend or two who you have been trying to get out to the RC tracks, this article is for you. Feel free to forward it to them.
For those of you who are fanatical bashers, and have avoided racing your rc cars at the local track, hear me out, because I have 5 great reasons you should take a run at it.
1) Hanging out with other RC car enthusiasts- You will absorb new ideas on how to keep your RC cars running at peak performance, just by hangin' out in the pits. Not all of them will be good, some could even do more harm than good. but if you are careful who you listen to, you can learn some terrific stuff that will make your ride handle better, run faster, and be more durable.
2) The game within the game- Its not just about racing, and being first in the heats (altho, that is a huge thrill) but its also about pushing the limits of your RC cars, and fighting agianst the track itself in a measureable way. When your bashing, you don't really get a precise way of knowing how fast your vehicle is. When you race, you will actually know to the millisecond what your vehicle, limited by your driving skills, can do.
3) By being at the tracks, you get to see the latest RC technology in action- You can go to the hobby stores and look at boxes of RC cars and buggies all you want. But if you really want to see what a Hot Bodies Lightning Pro or an XRAY T1'FK05 can do, there is no better, and cheaper, way to do it than hang out at the tracks. You get an even better idea when you race against them.
4) Making new friends- Not that you need new friends, but it's great to have a friend who knows RC cars tips and tricks. Someone you can ask questions, or bounce ideas off of. Or catch rides to the track when your full scale car is in the shop.
5) Just like when your bashing and you finally nail that jump you set up in your backyard, mastering a track is a total rush- Everyone will tell you when you first start racing rc cars, just try to do crash free laps. Isn't that essentially what you are doing in your backyard?
Why not take your Monster truck to the track, and do some racing, and see if you can handle the track's jumps and rhythm sections? I bet it will be months before you have a crash free lap. Howse that for a challenge?
If you have put off racing rc cars because it looks intimidating, your worried you will make a fool of yourself, or smash up your car or buggy, or piss off someone by smashing THIER car up... well, your right!! All of that can happen!
In fact, when I first started racing my RC cars, I made every racing mistake there is. I embarassed myself, I smashed my poor little car up, I was totally confused. Frankly, I didn't have much fun.
But, I fought through it, learned from my mistakes, got some great advice, and now I enjoy every weekend at the track. I strongly suggest you give racing a chance. I think it's the best way to enjoy your RC cars hobby.
ha right on man, i raced a savage at races all over my area and it did very well for a monster. when i started to race truggys and 1/10 stadiums i was amazed how good i got from driving a monster around.
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wiht out any kind of sponser ship rc racing can be very difficult to the pocket book but in my oppinion it is well worth it would you rather have everything given to you and in term be spoiled or would you rather say you earned or worked for everything on your truggy buggy or whatever to me it is a better feeling to say i earned my racing gear rather than saying all this was given to me yea being sponsered is good but then you get spoiled
