Living in Southern California, you are exposed to quite an array of motorsporting events. Indy and GT-cars, short course, drag racing, motorcross and, of course, drifting. I’ve driven drifters before (well, SCALE ones!) and even …
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Review: Yeah Racing Transformula F103 Conversion
Formula 1 is the highest form of racing in the world. The speed, the handling and the incredible sound give most auto racing enthusiasts goosebumps! I’m one of those nuts but, since I don’t have …
Read More »Tamiya Volkswagen Scirocco GT24-CNG (TT-01 Type-E Chassis)
Overview The 2008 24 Hours Nürburgring had Volkswagen debut a contingent of new Scirocco GT24 race cars. They went on to earn an impressive 1-2 finish in their inaugural race. The car was later updated …
Read More »Tamiya Audi R8 LMS – 24h Nürburgring (TT-01 Type-E Chassis)
Based on the Audi R8 street car, the full size R8 LMS features a powerful V10 engine capable of over 500 horse power. It was developed to compete in the FIA GT3 Class and it …
Read More »Tamiya Volkswagen Scirocco GT24-CNG (FF-03 Chassis)
The 2008 24 Hours Nürburgring had Volkswagen debut a contingent of new Scirocco GT24 race cars. They went on to earn an impressive 1-2 finish in their inaugural race. The car was later updated with …
Read More »Tamiya Ferrari 599XX (TA06 Chassis)
In 2009, Ferrari unveiled the 599XX, an extreme circuit-only machine incorporating a number of innovative technologies taken from Ferrari’s racing experience. This machine featured exceptional performance as well as advanced electronics to help the driver …
Read More »Tamiya TA05 M-Four Chassis Kit (LIMITED EDITION)
The Tamiya TA05 chassis has been a favorite mid-level 4WD touring car platform since 2005. Tamiya has incorporated its proven components into a new, unique 1/12 scale R/C chassis design. This chassis combines the TA05 …
Read More »Tamiya Toyota Tom’s 84C (RM-01 Chassis)
Tamiya has created the brand-new RM-01 chassis in response to the 1/12 scale racing resurgence around the world. This new chassis features a Direct Drive 2WD setup and a pivot-ball link rear (PBLR) suspension to …
Read More »Tamiya TRF417X Touring Car
Tamiya Racing Factory (TRF) team’s ace driver Marc Rheinard won the 2010 IFMAR World Championship with the TRF416X. In December of the same year, the TRF417 was released and it has achieved equally impressive results …
Read More »Tamiya 2011 Sand Rover
Overview The Sand Rover attracted many hobbyists to the exciting world of R/C in the early days of the radio control buggy era. Originally released in 1981, the R/C Sand Rover featured simple construction and …
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