Getting Into RC Drag Racing | Top RC Cars for Drag Racing

Getting Into Drag Racing - Top RC Cars for Drag Racing

Dive into the thrilling world of RC drag racing with our comprehensive guide on the "Top RC Cars for Drag Racing." As the popularity of RC drag cars skyrockets, so does the array of aftermarket upgrades and accessories available to enhance your racing experience. Whether you're eyeing the versatile Team Associated DR10 or the purpose-built Traxxas Drag Slash, our article explores the best drag race upgrades, from motors and batteries to tires, wheels, and beyond, to help you transform your RC car into a high-performance speed demon. Unlock the secrets to dominating the drag strip with over 400 drag race parts and upgrades, ensuring you're well-equipped to chase victory and adrenaline-pumping speeds. Read on to discover the ultimate enhancements for your RC drag car and elevate your drag racing game to new heights.

Top RC Cars for Drag Racing

Traxxas Drag Slash No Prep Truck

Experience the ultimate thrill on the drag strip with the Traxxas Drag Slash 1/10 2WD RTR No Prep Truck. Engineered with the Pro Series Magnum 272R gearbox and a heavy-duty drivetrain, it's ready to handle high-torque power systems. With exclusive features like TSM Drag Mode and a Trans Brake-equipped TQi transmitter, this drag racer offers a unique and unmatched no-prep racing experience.

Team Associated DR10 Drag Car Race Kit

Unleash the beast within with the Team Associated DR10 Team Kit, a machine built for the fearless racers who crave the thrill of building their own powerhouse. Engineered for no-prep and Street Eliminator racing, this kit boasts a rear anti-roll bar, a rugged 2.6:1 ratio gearbox, and an externally adjustable V2 slipper clutch, providing the perfect arsenal for taking on any group of outlaws on the track. With its durable aluminum top shaft, fully adjustable suspension, and precision ball bearings, the DR10 Team Kit is a raw, high-performance canvas waiting for your touch to create the ultimate adrenaline-fueled racing beast.

RJ Speed Nitro Funny Car Kit

Ignite the excitement with the RJ Speed 24" Nitro Funny Car Kit, a thrilling canvas for builders seeking adrenaline-packed speed. This kit comes complete with a stainless steel solid rear axle, adjustable body mounts, and a precision-crafted lexan body with a wing, ready to be transformed into a roaring force on the asphalt. Bring your own power with a .12 to .18 size engine, add a high-speed steering servo, and unleash the beast with a two-channel radio system - because when it comes to conquering the track, this kit puts you in the driver's seat of high-octane power.

Losi 22S '69 Camaro No Prep Drag Race Car

Experience the thunderous power of the Losi 22S '69 Camaro No Prep 1/10 RTR Drag Race Car, where raw horsepower meets precision engineering. Boasting an aluminum chassis, officially licensed Mickey Thompson tires, and a 3mm aluminum chassis for unparalleled road grip, this machine is ready to dominate the asphalt straight out of the box. With features like a Spektrum Firma 100 Amp Smart ESC, adjustable weight front bumper, and fully adjustable turnbuckles, the '69 Camaro delivers a high-speed, adrenaline-pumping experience, leaving competitors in the rearview mirror.

What are the best RC Drag Race Upgrades

What are the Best RC Drag Car Upgrades & Accessories?


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. It’s versatile enough for most budgets and levels of competition. With countless after-market upgrades available, it can go from a box stock street-basher to King of the Street in no time. To make your search a little easier, we have created a Drag Racing Parts category with nearly 400 upgrades available.

No Prep RC Drag Racing with the Team Associated DR10

No Prep RC Drag Racing with the Team Associated DR10


The “no prep” (as in “no track preparation”) RC drag racing scene is red hot, and Team Associated makes it easy to get into RC drag competition with the rugged and popular DR10. It’s based on the proven SC10 platform and available as a ready-to-run (RTR) model that arrives fully assembled and painted complete with all the required electronics, or as the unassembled Team Kit which leaves the choice of radio gear, power system, body, tires, and battery to you. We take a look at what you need to get started in organized drag racing with the DR10 in both RTR and Team Kit versions, examine the pros and cons of each choice, and compare just how much you’ll need to spend to put a race-ready machine on the starting line. Let’s get into it!

Traxxas Drag Slash Review

Traxxas Drag Slash Review


Traxxas is no stranger to the drag strip and years ago released one of the coolest retro drag cars that had ever been created, and that was the Traxxas Funny Car. A couple of years later, Traxxas offered their "How to Drag Slash" conversion kit video, and it has been popular ever since. Now, it’s a few years later, and we have another purpose-built RC drag car, the Traxxas Drag Slash. The Drag Slash comes equipped with a high-power Traxxas Velineon power system. It also comes tuned for no-prep drag racing, making it one of the easiest ways to get into the RC drag scene.

RC Drag Race Cars and Trucks

RC Drag Race Cars & Trucks

No prep drag racing has hit the RC industry by storm with heart-pounding speed and retro scale good looks. Get your adrenaline pumping with one of these RC drag race cars or trucks and see what all the fuss is about.



RC Drag Race Bodies

Serious Drag Race Bodies

Whether you’re a pro mod racer or enjoy the impressive retro-scale looks of street outlaw kits, you will enjoy our killer selection of RC drag bodies and scale accessories to trick out your high-performance drag machine.




RC Drag Race Tires and Wheels

Prep or No Prep Drag Race Tires

Do you want to reach neck-breaking speeds in a Street Outlaw race or balloon at just the right time in a 13.5? First, you’ll need to get a few sets of RC drag tires specific to your program.



RC Drag Race Motor

Drag Racing Motors & ESC's

Do you have an itch to tear down the track at 70+ miles per hour? Want to knock out all of the competition, pick up some cash, and gain some street cred? Well, you’ll need a high-performance drag motor to do it.



High Capacity Drag Race Batteries

Drag Race Batteries

Serious racers require seriously high-performing batteries. Get the edge on the competition with these specialized No Prep drag batteries. Lightweight, high-capacity batteries are vital to score the W’s.



RC Drag Race Upgrade Parts

Drag Race Parts and Upgrades

Are you looking to drop a little weight? Do you want to swap out that stock pinion, upgrade your axle, or improve your steering? We have over 400 RC drag race parts to get you out on the straight-away.


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