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RC Drift Cars

RC drift cars are one of the fastest-growing areas of the RC car and truck hobby. In both full-scale racing and speed RC cars, “drifting” refers to the practice of oversteering when approaching a curve and intentionally causing the RC vehicle’s tires to lose their grip on the track. The car then “drifts” sideways until reaching the correct angle to resume the turn. Professional drivers configure their cars’ suspension, steering, and power to match each circuit so their RC cars drift effectively. Drifting with remote-control cars and trucks is just as fun and challenging. RC car and truck drivers who practice drifting gain expert understanding of counter-steering, weight shift, and braking under load. RC drift cars engineered to accommodate drifting are available from Tower Hobbies¼ in Ready-to-Run (RTR) and kit completion levels. The RC drift kits provide a perfect opportunity for aspiring mechanics to learn how different components of the RC auto influence its drifting performance and to build custom RC drift cars. Get ready to get sideways with RC drift cars from ARRMA¼, Redcat Racing, and other winning brands!

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    What is drifting?

    In full-scale racing as well as in radio control car and truck racing, drifting is a turning maneuver in which the driver intentionally oversteers to cause the vehicle’s tires to lose their grip on the surface. It’s similar to skidding on an icy road, but with a purpose. Using split-second adjustments to steering, acceleration, and braking, the drift car driver completes the turn successfully by sliding through it at an angle. The driver then resumes normal control and traction to speed down the next straightaway. Racing cars and RC drift cars are designed with this kind of activity in mind.