| From the high pitched whine of a nitro engine, to the | | | | place to start your new hobby. Some of these can |
| whirring of an electric motor. All across the land, on | | | | reach speeds in excess of 40 miles per hour! As time |
| any given weekend, you can find them bashing about | | | | goes by you may find yourself craving even more |
| everywhere from vacant lots, to parking lots. RC car | | | | speed and excitement. Look no further than the gas |
| and truck racing has become one of the hottest | | | | powered beasts that run on a blend of nitromethane |
| hobbies in recent memory. | | | | and methanol for their fuel. Some of these radical |
| You've probably seen them on the shelves of your | | | | rides can approach an amazing 70 miles per hour!You |
| local discount store, toy store, or electronics store. | | | | can jump right in with a Ready to Run (or RTR as |
| But, the real excitement this sport has to offer can | | | | they are known in the sport) car or truck, or take on |
| only be found at a real RC hobby shop.The RC cars, | | | | the challenge of a completely unassembled kit. The |
| trucks, and other various RC vehicles found at the | | | | latter does require a bit of mechanical ability, as well |
| discount chains can be a great deal of fun, but if you | | | | as a dose of patience, but can be a very rewarding |
| never venture beyond these toys you might find | | | | project to undertake with your son or daughter, |
| yourself feeling a bit let down by their quality and | | | | teaching them valuable skills as well as just having a |
| excitement level. The difference between the "real" | | | | great time together.No matter which type of RC |
| RC vehicles, and the chain store toys can be quite | | | | vehicle you choose, you are sure to have a |
| amazing. Obviously, there is a difference in cost, but | | | | wonderful time enjoying a wholesome family activity |
| as the old saying goes, "You get what you pay | | | | in the great outdoors. |
| for."You can choose from a wide variety of styles of | | | | So stop by your local hobby shop or online retailer |
| RC vehicles, from mild to wild, and everything in | | | | and see what the "real" world of RC cars and trucks |
| between. From two wheel drive cars, trucks and | | | | has to offer. You'll be glad you did.For even more |
| buggies, to four wheel drive buggies, stadium trucks | | | | information about this exciting sport check out |
| and monster trucks. | | | | Eggert is an R/C car and truck racing enthusiast, and |
| The electric cars and trucks, which are powered by | | | | author of the RC information website RC-HQ. |
| rechargeable battery packs, are probably the best | | | | |