| It was in the 1940s when diminutive, nitro-methane | | | | In 1986, another RC manufacturer, Schumacher |
| powered engines were first marketed. They had a | | | | Racing Products, launched their Competition All |
| speed that can reach of up to 113 km/h but can only | | | | Terrain (CAT) model car. It is a four wheel "buggy" |
| run in circles from a tether. It was there that it got | | | | racer that was considered as the greatest of its |
| its nicknames of "spin dizzies" and "tether cars". | | | | class. It went on to win the 1987, 1990, 1994, 1995, |
| During the 1960s, the first miniature cars that could | | | | and 1996 world championship off-road race. This |
| be controlled via radio from a distant transmitter | | | | model car was recognized as initiating and popularizing |
| were introduced. These new model cars had the | | | | the interest in four wheel car racing. |
| power to steer, accelerate, and brake at the driver's | | | | Team Losi, a popular radio controlled car racing team, |
| will. These cars are capable of running through | | | | released their JRX-2 model buggy and immediately |
| racetracks with accurate control, and thus, radio | | | | began a rivalry with Team Associated that survives |
| controlled car racing was born. | | | | until today. Both teams headline the American radio |
| In 1984, radio controlled car manufacturer Associated | | | | controlled car racing scene, with Gil Losi, Jr. acting as |
| Electrics, Inc. introduced a classier and sleeker version | | | | the formers' founder and leader. Team Losi was the |
| of model race car called the RC10. The RC10 was | | | | first to produce miniature tires that were all natural, |
| electric powered; unlike the common cars that were | | | | the first four wheel "buggy" that was |
| nitromethane-driven. It was a deviation from | | | | American-made , and a new set of car types that |
| Associated Electrics usual line of RC's. RC10 was | | | | were 1/18 scale of the Mini-T. |
| made from a more powerful aluminum alloy and it | | | | Outside of the American RC racing circuit, other |
| had built in shock absorbers that were adjustable. | | | | makers like the Kyosho (Japan) and Schumacher |
| Aside from its new electric capacities, the RC10 | | | | (Europe) hold much market share both in innovation |
| model had the option to incorporate small ball | | | | and technology. They are the prevalent choice of |
| bearings made of stainless steel into its wheels and | | | | makers for hobbyists in their respective regions. |
| transmission. Also, its transmission had steel rings | | | | Radio controlled car racing is an excitable game that |
| forced down on the ball bearings, a feature enabling | | | | promotes accuracy, discipline, and car engine |
| full modification for any track situation. Without | | | | knowledge. It is no wonder that it's a well liked hobby |
| question, RC10's abilities made it the top choice in | | | | across the globe. |
| electric RC racing. | | | | |