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Don't Blink: The Different
Types of RC Race Cars
RC cars are made to have fun. However, there are some people who
take their "fun" very seriously. These are the people who build
serious RC race cars and actually pit their skills against each
other. This is actually not a new trend. People have started
racing model cars even in the early 1940's. However, the
technology during that time was insufficient to properly control
the models. These cars were control using a tether and thus,
could only run around in circles. True RC race cars were
introduced in the late 1960's. These RC race cars could be
controlled from a separate unit and be raced around a track.
There are different classifications of RC race cars according to
fuel use and terrain. This is because of the fact that different
types of RC race cars may be called superior in different
conditions. Here are some classifications:
According to power source:
1) Electric- Electric RC race cars are generally lighter than
gas-powered models. They also have the advantage of having more
torque. Another advantage to electric RC race cars is the fact
that these models are generally more responsive to the controls.
This means that a person using an electric RC car will be able
to react faster to different conditions on the track. There is
also the fact that electric RC cars are generally cleaner in
terms of fuel and in terms of the accumulated dirt during races.
This means that electric RC race cars are easier to maintain
than gas-powered models.
One disadvantage to electric RC race cars is the fact that it
can take a long time for people to recharge the batteries. There
is also the issue of speed: although electric RC race cars
accelerate faster, they generally reach lower top speeds than
gas-powered models.
2) Nitro- Nitro RC race cars are powered with a miniature engine
that uses a mixture of Nitromethane and lubricant as fuel. Nitro
RC race cars are known to reach record-breaking top speeds -much
faster than what electric models are capable of. They can also
run for longer times and are easier to refuel, which means that
they can be enjoyed longer.
The disadvantages to this type of RC car are rooted in the fact
that combustion is the process that makes it work. Combustion
produces smoke and a lot of noise, which means it can't be used
indoors. It also produces a lot of dirt, which means that Nitro
RC race cars generally require more effort to clean. A nitro RC
race car also requires regular tuning and maintenance in order
to remain in top form.
According to terrain:
1) On-road- Some types of RC race cars are used to compete in
paved race tracks. These RC race cars are specially designed to
achieve tops speeds and maintain them during races. The wheels
of these RC race cars are often designed for maximum speed and
minimum friction.
2) Off-road- These RC race cars are made to accelerate and
maintain control even when the race track is not paved. These RC
race cars are specially designed to grip the ground and maintain
top speed. The key to off-road racing is high bottom end torque.
This allows off-road RC race cars to dominate the competition
when encountering tricky obstacles such as mounds.