FUEL SAVING TIPS

RC Cars - Race Hard Without Risk of Injury

by John Brennan

For some people, when they hear conversations about the unique radio controlled nitro high power car, they immediately think about memories of great summer afternoons at the race track enjoying the excitement of the event.

Maybe you can even close your eyes and smell the pungent exhaust and hear the din of the screaming crowd cheering. Cheering on their favorite racer as the drivers peel away from the starting line amidst clouds of blue smoke from their tires.

But, if getting on down to the raceway regularly isn’t an option for you, then you can get at least some of the same chills and thrills from having your own nitro high power car to race around the neighborhood.

These gasoline-powered RC cars are really miniature versions of the high power car models seen on the real race tracks. They run on a mixture of fuel that includes nitromethane, which is called nitro as well. If it seems that you have heard of that fuel before, perhaps in conjunction with the real dragsters, then you are right. It is the very same fuel that they burn.

If you’re wondering what the difference is between nitro high power car models and the RC electric versions and which one you should get then you’re not alone.

One of the main advantages of the nitro cars is that they are able to reach and maintain a higher speed for a longer period of time and you can quickly and easily refill a nitro fueled car and get it back on the road immediately. With RC electric cars, you have to recharge the battery before it can run again, or you have to invest in costly additional battery packs.

Nitro cars are fast. Must faster than electric cars and they can maintain their speed for longer. They also only need to be refuelled and they are back on the road. RC electric cars are powered by batteries so unless you are prepared to buy additional battery packs you won’t be able to race all day.

Another consideration is noise. The high power car that is nitro powered is also quite noisy in addition to having to deal with the exhaust issues. With this in mind, these powerful little racers are not intended to be raced indoors.

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