Author: 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!

This Week in Radio Control: Vintage Tamiya, Beginner Yokomo and the Growing 1/28 Scale Scene

This Week in Radio Control: Vintage Tamiya, Beginner Yokomo and the Growing 1/28 Scale Scene

RC News for September 5–11, 2026 Tamiya turned back the clock this week, Yokomo built a bridge between beginner and serious racer, and the rapidly ... Read More

CompetitionX Setup Station Carrying Contraption

CompetitionX Setup Station Carrying Contraption

Having a setup station with you at home or at the track allows you to tune your ride to different track conditions. Most, setup stations, ... Read More

CompetitionX RC 3D Print Setup Wheels

CompetitionX RC 3D Print Setup Wheels

Simple enough - a set of RC Setup Wheels for use with your 1/10 scale onroad cars. Complete rounded edge allows you to use them ... Read More

This Week in Radio Control: New Products from Past to Present

This Week in Radio Control: New Products from Past to Present

RC News for August 31 - September 4, 2026 This week brought us a chain-driven piece of RC history, two new 1/8 racing buggies, a ... Read More

This Week in Radio Control: Micro Racers, Dirt Oval Muscle and Smarter Pit Tools

This Week in Radio Control: Micro Racers, Dirt Oval Muscle and Smarter Pit Tools

RC News for August 24–30, 2026 The final full week of August brought us new racing kits, an affordable entry into 1/28-scale competition, a tiny ... Read More

LGRP Rally Runner Body Set

LGRP Rally Runner Body Set

A few weeks ago, we saw this cool Porsche (not-Porsche) Rally body announced from LGRP. This lid comes clear and is designed to fit he ... Read More

Tamiya Dune Beetle Cross Kit

Tamiya Dune Beetle Cross Kit

Tamiya has wowed the crowds with the release of the new Dune Beetle Cross! While it does look familiar, it is not a re-do from ... Read More

ProLine Racing Classic Muscle Cars Bodies – Losi NASCAR

ProLine Racing Classic Muscle Cars Bodies – Losi NASCAR

Proline is tapping into the Losi NASCAR market with the release of two cool bodies in 1/12 scale - the 1968 Chevy Camaro and 1968 ... Read More

Team Associated RC10 Factory Team Blue Edition Kit

Team Associated RC10 Factory Team Blue Edition Kit

Team Associated has announced yet another version of the RC10, this one being the Factory Team Blue Edition kit. This kit is similar to all ... Read More

Four New Digital Servos from ProTek RC

Four New Digital Servos from ProTek RC

ProTek RC has announced a new budget line of standard digital servos. Four in all, the series includes a mini servo for 1/12 scale applications ... Read More

RC Gear Pitch: 32P vs 48P vs 64P – Metric and Mod Gears

RC Gear Pitch: 32P vs 48P vs 64P – Metric and Mod Gears

RC gearing can get confusing surprisingly fast. You start out thinking, "I just need a new pinion gear," and five minutes later you're staring at ... Read More

Team Associated RC24 Zoom Rally RTR

Team Associated RC24 Zoom Rally RTR

Team Associated has added another ride to their 1/24 scale lineup - the the RC24 Zoom Rally RTR! Aside from looking quite cool, this little ... Read More

10 RTR RC Upgrades Under $25 That Are Actually Worth Buying

10 RTR RC Upgrades Under $25 That Are Actually Worth Buying

RC cars often have a remarkable ability to turn a $300 RTR purchase into a $1000+ hobby roughly five minutes after opening the box. New ... Read More

9 RC Products That Look Gimmicky But Are Actually Useful

9 RC Products That Look Gimmicky But Are Actually Useful

If you’ve been in the RC hobby long enough, you’ve probably seen a new gadget or two and thought, “Seriously? Who needs that?” Trust me, ... Read More

SuperRad Super9RH SR-12 Body Set

SuperRad Super9RH SR-12 Body Set

SuperRad, a US-based body maker, has come out with a new 1/12 scale lid - the Super9RH SR-12. This body is pulled from .020 polycarbonate ... Read More