Tony Phalen

Tony Phalen - As an avid RC enthusiast, Tony has been building, bashing and racing RC Cars for over 30 years. He has participated in every kind of surface racing events - 1/18 scale trucks, 1/10 scale TC, Rock Racers, Rally - if it had wheels, he's raced it! He's also worked on both sides of the industry fence; collaborating with many major manufacturers (as well as being a sponsored driver) to working for a high-profile industry magazine. During this time he has learned many tricks, tips and techniques and is sharing that knowledge on CompetitionX - the most informative RC website on the internet!

Rise Universal Drone Backpack

Hobbico Rise Universal Drone Backpack

Carry around your favorite quad copter or quad racer in this stylish Universal Drone Backpack from Rise. The Rise Universal Drone Backpack comes with a water-resistant outside that has three external straps to keep it …

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Rise RXD250 Racing Quad

Hobbico Rise RXD250 Racing Quad

Looking for an easy and affordable way to get into Drone racing? Then check out the new Rise RXD250 Racing Quad, a lightweight quad using high-impact foam and carbon fiber to create a pre-built racer …

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Tekno RC Lightweight T-Shirt

Tekno RC Lightweight T-Shirt

Tekno has some new swag – lightweight T-shirts with a simple logo on the front and back. These shirts are lightweight which to me meant you could turn marshal faster, but apparently they’re more for …

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JConcepts Aero Car Stand

JConcepts Aero Car Stand

Having a car stand in your pits is an easy way to keep the frustration level down while doing maintenance on your car. It elevates your car to a more comfortable level, allows you to …

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Losi Monster Truck XL RTR

Losi Monster Truck XL RTR

So you like big trucks, huh? Well then you’re going to LOVE Losi’s new Monster Truck XL! This enormous, gas-powered 1:5 scale rig is based on the Desert Buggy XL and brings over the stout …

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