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Getting your first RC is thrilling; you will be tempted to get it on the streets as soon as possible. Don't do it! There are a few things to do before you hit the open road.

Meet the ProTek RC NEXT Team members, and learn what regions and countries they represent. The ProTek RC NEXT Team features RC drivers of all levels and ages, focusing on promoting and growing the sport of radio control racing and creating brand awareness for the ProTek RC product line from AMain Hobbies. ProTek RC features a full line of high-performance batteries, servos, engines, tools, and accessories.

Every year radio control vehicles seem to get bigger and more powerful than their predecessors. Picking a good RC car or truck is easy, but finding the best one to fit your needs can be tricky. That is why we find the best new items, take them for a road test and check under the body, so we can bring you our list of top radio control finds available. We compare the standouts and countdown our favorite RC cars, trucks, crawlers, and even some parts and upgrades.

Radio control cars come in several types and styles with tons of after-market parts and upgrades. We put these items to the test and offer our objective performance review on the most popular RC cars, trucks, and accessories.

Some of the biggest names in radio control offer some of the smallest RC mini cars available today. These take-anywhere models incorporate all the fun and excitement of their larger counterparts with the convenience of indoor and outdoor play.

Getting into RC drifting is simple. But, refining your skills is a different story. As with anything, mastering your RC drift car may take a little while, but the process is so rewarding. Learning to drift is easier than ever, with so many radio control manufacturers entering the arena. MST is one of the earliest drift brands to throw their hat in, and boy, have they mastered the RTR drift car. Follow our “Learning to Drift” series as Brett upgrades his stock MST RMX 2.0 to become...

RC drag cars have exploded in popularity, and so has the aftermarket parts selection, with upgrades available to help you find traction, push you faster, and make your car look a little cooler. We will show you some of the upgrades available and even install a few of them on our drag car. The Team Associated DR10 is an awesome ride for getting into no prep RC drag racing.

What’s better than spending a day in the great outdoors? How about spending that day driving through a dry creek bed or ascending a rocky slope with your custom RC rock crawler. RC crawlers are the ultimate go-anywhere fun machines. Constructed to overcome anything nature has to offer, from gravel to boulders, sticks to fallen logs. These rigs are designed to traverse them all. Plus, RC rock crawling is good for you. It gets you outside with friends and family, walking wherever your rig takes...

One of the most enjoyable things about owning an RC is upgrading it, and boy, do we have some upgrades for you! You will learn what we think are some of the best RC part upgrades for your rig, as well as some of the top RC upgrades for drag cars and rock crawlers. Find out the types of upgrades you can do to your kit and what materials are in your RC parts. We have even included some links to our best upgrade parts and videos to make finding them that much easier!

You will find tons of RC tips and tricks here to help you with your radio control projects. We have beginner tips for those new to the hobby or information on how to get into RC racing. In addition, we show you how to make end point adjustments and fix suspension bindings. Read more to see helpful and entertaining videos, links to products used in these articles, and be sure to check back often for the latest RC tips and tricks.

Quality RC batteries are critical to the performance of your radio control vehicle. Therefore, selecting the correct battery is paramount. Many RTR vehicles come with Nickel-Metal Hydride (NIMH) batteries, which are great introductory batteries to hit the ground running. As a general rule, LiPo batteries are more expensive but have the benefit of increased capacity, power delivery and are slightly lighter than their NiMH counterpart. However, since LiPo batteries can be a little...

Ever wonder what the most popular radio control items are? We have created a list of the top twenty most viewed items on Amain Hobbies.