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!
Team Durango Turning Troubles
Question: Hey Doc- I have a Team Durango DEX410v3 and having some issues with it turning. Our track is on a gymnasium floor that has ... Read More
Review: Traxxas BIGFOOT 2WD Monster Truck
How many of you remember the original BIGFOOT Monster Truck? I do ... the first time it hit the scene back in 1979 it was ... Read More
Review: Pro-Line Racing Ambush 4×4 Mini Scale Crawler
Being a leader in aftermarket tires and parts, Pro-Line Racing shocked the world when they released their line of 1:10 scale PRO kits. You see, ... Read More
Tamiya TA07 Pro Online Build
Tamiya’s TA07 Pro is the newest in a long line of budget onroaders geared to those wanting the thrill of onroad racing without having to ... Read More
Wallie Builds – Who Are They and What Do They Do?
Pro-Level Race Rides Built For You Building your RC car from a box of parts is a very gratifying experience. However, not everyone has the ... Read More
Review: Tamiya TA07 Pro Touring Car
Tamiya develops a wide range of onroad vehicles for every skill level, making everything from the simple TT-series all the way up to the high ... Read More
Review: Tamiya Blackfoot 2016
Ok, a show of hands; how many people reading this owned an original Tamiya Blackfoot? I can imagine quite a few of you put your ... Read More
Traxxas Telemetry Expander Install Guide (Rustler 2WD / 4×4 Setup + App Configuration)
What Is the Traxxas Telemetry Expander System? The Traxxas Telemetry Expander is an upgrade that allows your RC vehicle to send real-time performance data directly ... Read More
Speed Passion LM-P Patron P-1 Project Car Build
Why build a pan car since the introduction of Speed Passion's LM-1 back in 2014 never took off in the USA? My ongoing obsession with ... Read More
Review: Team Associated RC10B6D 2WD Buggy
With all the high-bite racing surfaces popping up, Team Associated's B5M has been at the forefront of some butt kicking at the local and National ... Read More
Team Associated RC10B6D Online Build
The B6D is Team Associated’s next-gen competition 2WD buggy. It’s seen some major updates over the B5 series and comes in two flavors; a carpet ... Read More
Review: Traxxas Rustler VXL RTR Courtney Force Edition
Traxxas is all about speed and they've outfitted their Rustler with some new options to highlight this fact. Take the body - it's modeled after ... Read More
Anatomy of a Belt-Driven Touring Car
Belt-driven touring cars are some of the most precise and refined RC vehicles you can drive. Built for high-grip surfaces like asphalt and carpet tracks, ... Read More
Review: Tamiya Team Hahn Racing MAN TGS
Some time ago, a racing company introduced a multi-piece big-rig body designed specifically for touring cars. They looked fantastic and sparked a racing class at ... Read More
Axial SCX10 II Trail Truck Project Build
While I'm a racer at heart, there is a segment of RC that has successfully wedged its way into my RC timeline - scale trucks. ... Read More















