Why you should race RC cars, and not just bash
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..
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According to a month-long reader poll conducted during December 2004 by the on-line magazine, EV World (http://www.evworld.com), a clear majority of respondents favored the construction of more coal-fired power plants if they were necessary in order to recharge significant numbers of efficient, battery-powered electric cars.
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The most important tool for racing RC Cars
Believe it or not, the most important tool for tuning and modifying RC cars, in any RC racer's pit box, probably isn't even sold at your local hobby store. Despite thier absence at hobby stores, you will see them laying on EVERY serious RC pro's pit area. The tool is, collectively, the pencil and paper. One of the most enjoyable experiences in RC cars, besides buying a new trick ride, is testing something new, in the hope you will discover the slight edge, or even a HUGE edge. Today's RC cars, buggies, and trucks have so many variables that can be tinkered with, even the slightest adjustment can have a drastic effect on the handling and speed of your ride.
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There are some people that believe antique cars should no longer be driven on our open roads. The reason they think this way is because these old vehicles are considered relics of the past that just cannot match the larger and efficient vehicles on the market today.
On the contrary, there are a lot of vintage collectors of these roadsters. People do this as a hobby or to hopefully get a return of investment later when the market value of these cars go up again.
A car is considered an antique if it is already 25 years old. There are not that many modern vehicles that are able to survive this long which makes the early models very unique.
In fact, the price of these rare machines goes up because of the historical value each of these have.
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Copyright 2005 You're considering refinancing your home mortgage loan to save money. Interest rates are the lowest they have been in decades. But, you're asking yourself, "Is refinancing worth my time and effort. Can I really save thousands of dollars on my home mortgage loan?" The answer is yes. There has never been a better time to refinance your home mortgage.Before you find a lender to refinance your current mortgage, there are a few key factors to know.
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The Computer-Friendly Resume
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