RC What Class Should I Run (New Racer Tips)

This post will help you pick the best class for you. There will also be a checklist to complete so you know when you’re ready to race.

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What class? Q

A. There is no point in having the best car on the market if there is no class to run it. you should go to your local track (or the track you plan to run on). scout out what classes you like the most. make sure there is a good amount of people in the class. (at most tracks) it takes 3 to make a class. I would recommend making sure there is a least 8 cars in that class before I would even consider buying a car for that class.

4wd or 2wd class

If the track is low grip, I would recommend 4WD (AWD) over 2wd. (2wd can be frustrating if you’re just spinning out). but usually cost more to run

Nitro Vs Electric.

I find nitro cars easier to drive but you need to learn how to tune 2-stroke engines, clutches, pipes, and more things that will go wrong. so I would recommend Electric (less frustrating, more plug and play).

Start with a Slower Motor

I would also recommend running a slower motor (Electric) class to start, this will do many things for you, (boost confidence, help you stay in the racing line, when you do crash you’re at a lower speed (so you break less), less stress on the car (therefore car last longer), less stress on the electronic, more efficiency motor (hence you get longer run time on the battery and don’t need as many batteries), you can run a lower C rating battery (thus cost less)… in short you get more track time, at a lower cost, usually easier to drive, and many times new racers will have faster lap times as a result.