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!

Review: HoBao Hyper MT Sport Plus Monster Truck

Review: HoBao Hyper MT Sport Plus Monster Truck

Being a racer, there are times when I just want to set aside all my competition Touring Cars, Short Course trucks and 2WD buggies and ... Read More

Review: Team Associated TC7 Touring Car

Review: Team Associated TC7 Touring Car

I'm a big touring car fan - I love the speed, the door-to-door racing and the precision driving it takes to make a pass with ... Read More

Review: Kraken RC VEKTA.5 Class 1500 Unlimited 4WD Buggy

Review: Kraken RC VEKTA.5 Class 1500 Unlimited 4WD Buggy

If you're into large scale RCs, I'm sure you've heard about the upcoming release of Kraken RCs new VEKTA.5 4WD 1/5 scale buggy. This is ... Read More

Team Associated TC7 Online Build

Team Associated TC7 Online Build

The TC7 is Team Associated’s latest asphalt blazer, and we got our hands on one to do a full online build. Included in this build ... Read More

Review: HPI Jumpshot MT

Review: HPI Jumpshot MT

If you're new to this fantastic hobby, you'll be happy to know that there are quite a few options when it comes to your first ... Read More

Project Traxxas Stampede 4×4 MTV (Multi-Terrain Vehicle)

Project Traxxas Stampede 4×4 MTV (Multi-Terrain Vehicle)

MTV = Multi-Terrain Vehicle We do lots of projects all the time, and some take quite a while to ‘put together’. Your initial idea ends ... Read More

Keep the Front End Down on my Traxxas Stampede Wheelie Machine

Keep the Front End Down on my Traxxas Stampede Wheelie Machine

Question: Hey Doc- I recently bought a Dynamite 15T brushed motor and a Dynamite brushed ESC for my modified Traxxas Stampede. My problem is that ... Read More

Hey LRP, Where’s My Reverse?

Hey LRP, Where’s My Reverse?

Question: Hi Doc- I recently purchased a second hand car with the LRP IPC V6 ESC installed in it. My problem is that there is ... Read More

Wiper Speed Control Not Powering Motor

Wiper Speed Control Not Powering Motor

Question: Hey Doc- I have an older Tamiya Blackfoot that uses a wiper speed control. When I turn it on, the servo moves the wiper ... Read More

Review: Axial Yeti SCORE 4WD Trophy Truck RTR

Review: Axial Yeti SCORE 4WD Trophy Truck RTR

When Axial's Yeti hit the market, the rock racing scene exploded as everyone rushed out to get this awesome rig. It showed that there is ... Read More

Hobbywing V3 – Huh, Yeah, What is it Good For?

Hobbywing V3 – Huh, Yeah, What is it Good For?

Question: Hiya Doctor- Hi guys, great site!!!! I have certainly learned more about motors, ESC's, Kv etc. while being here. My question is this: I ... Read More

HPI 5B AVC (or DBox-2)

HPI 5B AVC (or DBox-2)

Question: Hi Doc- Can I use a Spektrum DX2E and SRS4200 (AVC) Receiver on my HPI Baja 5B? I was thinking it might make it ... Read More

DHK Wolf – Steering But No Motor

DHK Wolf – Steering But No Motor

Question: Hiya Doc- I have a DHK Wolf with a brushless motor and when I turn my car on, it recognizes the but the motor ... Read More

How To: Install a Screen Protector on your Transmitter

How To: Install a Screen Protector on your Transmitter

Most of today's high-end computerized radio systems come with large function screens that allow you to filter through their menu systems. It's great having the ... Read More

How To: Apply a FreqEskinz Wrap to Your Transmitter

How To: Apply a FreqEskinz Wrap to Your Transmitter

As RC enthusiasts, we're always finding ways to customize our gear to make it our own. We add flashy paint on our cars, mark our ... Read More