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Are you a radio control car, truck, or buggy enthusiast? Or maybe you’re just getting started in the world of surface RC? In either case, we’ve got you covered with our RC car blogs. Our experts cover a variety of topics for expert and beginner RC car drivers from product selection and modifications to accessorizing for asphalt or dirt. Check out our RC car and RC truck blogs frequently for the latest information.

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20 Articles
Find Replacement Parts Fast at an Online Hobby Store
Locate almost any RC model replacement parts quickly and easily when you shop for them at an online hobby store.
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Horizon Hobby Returns to Front Row Motorsports and Michael McDowell
Horizon Hobby, a global leader in RC products, will again return to Front Row Motorsports (FRM) for the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season.
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Take RC Indoors with Mini Scale RC!
Looking to race or crawl over obstacles, but don’t have much space? Mini Scale RC cars and trucks are great for indoor adventures in 1/16, 1/18, and 1/24 scale.
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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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Can You Take LiPo Batteries on a Plane? 2023 Updates
Wondering if you can take LiPo batteries on a plane? You’re not alone. Flying with LiPo batteries is possible if you plan ahead and follow the guidelines from the FAA and TSA.
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Spektrum Servo Designation Guide | RC Servos
Learn all about the Spektrum servo designations here. From A to H to S, we'll explain what the letters and numbers on your Spektrum RC servo mean and how you can apply the RC servo to your RC fun.
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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 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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Remote Control Cars for Adults
Hobby quality remote control cars are very different than the toys you might remember playing with from a department store as a kid. Remote control cars for adults are bigger, faster, and more durable than yesterday's toy models. If you like cars, check out the world of RC cars for adults!
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Horizon Hobby returns to the Front Row Motorsports team with new colors
Global Radio-Control Hobby Leader Horizon Hobby Debuts New Color Scheme. Horizon Hobby returns to the Front Row Motorsports (FRM) team this weekend with McDowell carrying their corporate colors.
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Horizon Hobby Partners with Front Row Motorsports
Horizon Hobby, LLC (“Horizon Hobby”) is teaming up with FRM (“Front Row Motorsports”) with a three-race partnership with Daytona 500 winner, Michael McDowell. Races with the partnership car will happen on June 26th and 27th at the Pocono Raceway where Horizon will feature the ARRMA® brand livery and July 18th at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
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Fun RC Activities For the Whole Family
Many families have flocked to radio-control hobbies as a safe, fun way to get outdoors. And the hobby never needs to feel stale. Keep reading to learn about outside-the-box activities to help keep the RC spark alive for people of all ages.
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