difference between brushed and brushless motors<\/a><\/strong>? Check out the guide to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLiPo Batteries<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Stick to your car’s cell count limit. Check dimensions to ensure a proper fit in your car’s battery tray.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Common Replacement Parts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Stock up on common parts. Regularly check and replace worn components to avoid race-day breakdowns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ESC (Electronic Speed Controller)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Upgrade to higher amperage as needed. Waterproof models are great for all-weather racing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pinion Gears & Clutch Bells<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Start with common sizes. Experiment with different gear ratios for improved acceleration or top speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Servo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Regular maintenance is key. Keep an eye on torque and speed for optimal performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Travel and Accommodation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Plan ahead to save on travel and stay costs. Consider sharing accommodations with fellow racers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Monthly Costs<\/h2>\n\n\n\nRace Fees (Club Level): $15 per race day<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If racing once a week: $60 (approx.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Maintenance:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Replacement Parts: Varies, estimate $20 – $50 per month depending on usage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Consumables (tires, glow plugs, fuel): Varies, estimate $30 – $50 per month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Total Estimated Monthly Cost: $110 – $160<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yearly Costs<\/h2>\n\n\n\nRace Fees (Club Level): $15 per race day<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If racing once a week for a year: $780 (approx.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Maintenance:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Replacement Parts: Varies, estimate $240 – $600 per year depending on usage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Consumables (tires, glow plugs, fuel): Varies, estimate $360 – $600 per year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Total Estimated Yearly Cost: $1,380 – $1,980<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Keep in mind that these are rough estimates, and actual costs will vary based on your racing habits, participation in regional or national events, travel expenses, and specific maintenance needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, the initial setup cost, which includes the purchase of the RC car and necessary equipment, is not included in these monthly and yearly estimations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What’s next? If you really want to dig deeper into RC racing, check out this guide about making career from racing RC cars<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"RC racing is so fun as a hobby or sport competing with other racers, but how much does RC racing cost? RC Racing is expensive in the higher ranks, but<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":6681,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goodiesrc.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6675"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goodiesrc.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goodiesrc.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goodiesrc.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goodiesrc.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6675"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.goodiesrc.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6675\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6684,"href":"https:\/\/www.goodiesrc.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6675\/revisions\/6684"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goodiesrc.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6681"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goodiesrc.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6675"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goodiesrc.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6675"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goodiesrc.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6675"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}