Seeing what race style buggy to go for in the Texas DFW area?

[OrdinaryHusbind]

Hello! I'm getting back into the R/C hobby and really want to see what I need to do to get into the racing scene. I'm not sure what brand or platform I would be looking at so recommendations would be awesome! And if anyone knows of good places to practice? I use to go to INDY RC and Mikes Hobby shop years ago, but I know unfortunately they are both closed..

 

[DavidB1126]

I'm not in Texas but I know alot due to MSM, Mark Santa Maria on YouTube. He races for Tekno (for 1/8) and used to race at Indy. Most of the time he's at Thornhill raceway now. Don't know how far that is to you. Or RCCA which is indoor carpet. (Onroad/off-road)

If looking at a 8th scale buggy id go Tekno. Super durable cars. Associated, Xray, TLR, Mugen, SWorkz, all popular chassis. Or heck I seen people race RTR arrma Typhons before.

 

[332_RC]

Competitive racing? 1/8 buggy?

 

[332_RC]

If looking at a 8th scale buggy id go Tekno. Super durable cars. Associated, TLR, Mugen, SWorkz, all popular chassis. Or heck I seen people race RTR Arrma Typhons bebefore.

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[9x19]

Welcome to RCT

I'm not a racer anymore, and have no interest in starting again, but it looks like you got some good info from the young 'un.

 

[Tunedfrog]

Only thing I do is race my butt to the toilet.

 

[CertifiedMike]

Yeah, you need to get to your local tracks to see what classes they run and what you like. See if there are popular brands too. That will help to narrow your choices.

 

[Littlemotor]

Tekno for sure. I own, and beat on several. I’ve owned them all lol-Kyosho, Associated, Losi, Mugen, Xray, Jammin, Hobao, you get the idea.. You’d be hard pressed to get a more capable, reliable, durable, or faster buggy for your hard earned money IMO.. Feel free to click my name, search my threads, and read through my build threads..

I also have an Associated build thread you could draw comparisons from..

 

[Xterrorista]

Hello! I'm getting back into the R/C hobby and really want to see what I need to do to get into the racing scene. I'm not sure what brand or platform I would be looking at so recommendations would be awesome! And if anyone knows of good places to practice? I use to go to INDY RC and Mikes Hobby shop years ago, but I know unfortunately they are both closed..

Hey there from Denton. I too am getting back into the hobby after many years. I'd like to see where you end up at..track, vehicle, etc..