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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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22 Articles
Behind-the-Scenes with the Spektrum iXSR
Behind-the-Scenes with the Spektrum iXSR: The Ultimate Transmitter for RC Enthusiasts Unveiled
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How to Charge RC Batteries
How to Charge RC Batteries: A Beginner’s Guide to Charging LiPo and Other RC Batteries
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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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The Top RC Gifts of 2023
You can be a hero this holiday season and still stay within your budget by giving these great RC gifts for 2023.
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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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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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What is the Meaning of RTR in RC Cars?
When it comes to RC cars, there are a lot of acronyms. Here we will talk about the classic RTR definition and the true RTR meaning in the world of the RC hobby.
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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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Best RC Gifts of 2022
Looking for a unique gift for someone who likes cars or planes? Horizon Hobby has the best RC gifts of 2022 here with some great gift ideas for those new to RC or hobby veterans.
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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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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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