| The first thing everyone wants to know when | | | | perfectly. If you want to be the fastest nitro |
| buying a radio controlled car: which are the fastest | | | | racer, learn about drifting! |
| RC cars? If you are looking for a long-distance | | | | These are some good tips for making your racing |
| radio controlled racing car, gas models are known | | | | career more successful (if you want to break |
| to keep up the speed for a longer amount of | | | | some records with the fastest nitro, your car |
| time. Nitro cars are great for any racing, drag or | | | | may well need some modifications!): |
| endurance. In general terms, 1/8 scale on-road | | | | - Use a motor with less than 12 turns |
| cars or dragsters will make the best racers; able | | | | - Increase the size of the motor pinion gear |
| to run at top speeds of 70 miles per hour and | | | | - Use a brushless motor |
| over. The Traxxas Nitro 4-tec, or Team | | | | - Use high quality racing batteries |
| Associated's Nitro TC3 are one of the fastest | | | | - Pick a car with a rounded shape |
| models available going over 75 miles per hour. | | | | - Use special drifting tires |
| One of the fastest cars recorded topped out at | | | | Always remember to play around and get to |
| 111 miles per hour - these things are fast! Cliff | | | | know your radio controlled cars before attempting |
| Lett modified his RC10 L3O in order to achieve | | | | top speeds and drag racing. Tiny details will |
| that amazing speed in 2001, certified by Guinness | | | | change the speed, and you will only realize what |
| World Records. You'll need to think about which | | | | these are after a lot of racing with your car. No |
| cars handle the best in racing conditions, so that | | | | product comes with modification |
| you can practice drifting with ease and precision. | | | | recommendations, but it may be best for your |
| Drifting is an important element in racing; the | | | | radio controlled racing career. Just be careful! |
| fastest nitro drivers will all have this skill down | | | | |