Building and racing RC (radio controlled) cars is among the fastest growing hobbies in the united kingdom and in many other nations worldwide. The number of Radio controlled car groups is increasing all the time and they are constantly in search of new members of all levels of experience to come and join them.

If you happen to be new to the world of Radio controlled vehicles there are two main types of vehicles available-on road and off road. Off road model cars feature fully functioning suspension and are ideal for use on an array of terrains and are ideal for doing stunts and tricks. On road cars don’t have a suspension and can only be made use of on smooth or paved areas although the top speeds that they can reach is much greater.

Both on road and off road cars may be powered in several ways. There are electric cars which utilize a rechargeable battery to power the car, nitro or fuel run which employs a nitromethane mixture and gas powered models that run on pre-mixed petrol and oil. All these methods provides their own advantages and drawbacks with electric styles recommended for novices and nitro powered cars being able to reach the very best top speeds.

When you are purchasing a brand new Radio controlled car there are two choices open to you. You may either buy one that’s pre-built or get a kit car that you assemble yourself. Kit cars are generally recommended for the more skilled enthusiast since they allow far more opportunity for remodelling and tuning to realize optimal performance. Ready built cars are good for the beginner and intermediate levels as they deliver plenty of thrills and fun without any technical or specialist knowledge required to get them going.

The costs of RC cars vary with the more money you spend the more features and power that you get. A good entry level RC car can be bought for just £100 while some of the more expensive nitro RC cars selling for upwards of £300. One of the better nitro RC cars on the market right now is the Schumacher Fusion 28 Turbo 1:10 Touring Nitro RC Car. You can watch video footage of this car on YouTube and it has to be seen to be believed. With a top speed of more than 80 miles per hour it is one of the fastest cars that you can buy.

Racing and constructing nitro RC cars is a wonderful pastime for all the family and a brilliant method to have fun in the great outdoors.