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RC Mudding Trucks Take Off-Roading to the Extreme!

RC mudding trucks such as the Losi LMT mega trucks are built to power through the most extreme off-road terrain.

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best rc cars of 2024 and 2025

A Review of the Best RC Cars of 2024

These RC vehicles from ARRMA, Losi, and Axial stand out from all others introduced in 2024 for performance and value.

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RC events sometimes require travel by air and you'll want your RC car tools

How to Pack Your RC Car Tool Kit When Traveling by Air

Learn how to pack an RC car tool kit when traveling by air to meet TSA security requirements and avoid losing your RC tools.

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How to Build a Remote Control Monster Truck Course

How to Build a Remote Control Monster Truck Course

It’s easy to create an indoor or outdoor Monster Jam style course where your remote control monster truck can leap, backflip, and wheelie.

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BOOST Your ARRMA RC Basher – The Best RC Upgrades

BOOST Your ARRMA RC Basher – The Best RC Upgrades

The ARRMA BOOST line are beginner-friendly RC trucks ready for bashing now and can easily be upgraded later. ARRMA BOOST are some of the easiest for the best RC upgrades!

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Why 1/10 Scale is the Most Common RC Scale Size

Why 1/10 Scale is the Most Common RC Scale Size

Ever wonder what is the most common RC scale size or what is considered the standard RC scale? We’ll answer that here and explain why this scale has become the most popular.

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Size and Performance Differences of Larger Scale RC Cars

Size and Performance Differences of Larger Scale RC Cars

Discover the differences in size and performance in larger scale RC cars and trucks when you go from 1/10 scale RC to 1/8 scale, 1/6 scale, and 1/5 scale RC cars and trucks.

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The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best 4x4 RC Truck for Off-Road Adventure

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best 4x4 RC Truck for Off-Road Adventure

Off-road adventures are a lot of fun with a 4x4 RC truck, but there are many features to consider in finding the best RC 4x4. This ultimate guide will help you choose what’s right for you.

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RC Cars for Sale

RC Cars for Sale

Looking for a fast RC car? Wondering which RC car is the fastest on different terrain? We've got all the details here in our Buyer's Guide for fast RC cars, trucks, buggies, and more!

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What Is the Best Beginner RC Car?

What Is the Best Beginner RC Car?

Are you looking at RC vehicles for the first time and wondering what is the best beginner RC car? We'll break it down for you!

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How Fast Can Fast RC Cars Go?

How Fast Can Fast RC Cars Go?

The ARRMA LIMITLESS 1/7 scale is 150 mph against a Formula One car. The world record is 202.02 mph. These are a few of the fast RC cars out there.

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How large is the largest RC car?

How large is the largest RC car?

We’re looking at how large the largest RC cars are along with the other benefits of going with a large-scale RC car or truck.

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