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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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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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Five Tips for Getting Started in RC Racing
Learn how to get started in RC racing, from choosing the right car to finding a place where you can compete with other drivers.
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What Is the Best RC Car for Teaching STEM to Kids?
The best RC car for STEM lessons will increase a student’s engagement by making learning active and fun.
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An RC Car Store Offers More Than RC Cars
An RC car store benefits the local community by providing good places to run RC cars and by helping hobbyists connect in RC clubs and at events.
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Choosing Your First RC Car: A Quick-Start Guide
Buying your first RC car can be a tough and time-consuming decision so here’s a handy quick-start guide!
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Sharing the RC Auto Hobby with Kids: Popular Remote Control Cars for Girls
Learn how to choose age appropriate remote control cars for girls with this guide to RC autos that go beyond being pink.
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NASCAR driver Michael McDowell has always been racing.
NASCAR driver Michael McDowell has always been racing. He started with RC as a kid and his love of racing turned into a NASCAR career.
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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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Get the Drift!
RC drifting is an exciting hobby enjoyed by many. Learn more about what it takes to make an RC drift car or what to look for when purchasing as well as some great tips on how to make your first drift.
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Fast RC Cars Buyers Guide
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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The Best First RC Car for Beginners
Are you looking for that best first RC car for yourself or someone else new to the surface RC hobby? Well today, we’re going to show you our pick for the best RC car for beginners, and it’s the ARRMA® GRANITE™ VOLTAGE™.
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It’s Good to Be “King of the Streets”
King of the Streets represents a fast-growing segment of RC competition called No Prep Street Outlaw Drag Racing. No Prep means that the racing surface is left unprepared to simulate normal street conditions (although blowing it off is acceptable).
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