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: Team Durango DETC410 Touring Car
Touring cars have always been one my favorite classes to drive (and race). There’s something cool about driving a 4WD land missile on a tight ... Read More
Review: HPI Savage X 4.6 Special Edition
HPI’s Savage has seen many variations over the past couple years. There’s been the Savage 21, the Savage SS, the Savage Flux (E-version) and even ... Read More
Team Associated RC10 Classic Online Build
Team Associated has re-released the original RC10, now slated the RC10 Classic. This piece of history includes all the things that made this buggy an ... Read More
Team Associated Factory Team T4.2 Online Build
Team Associated has added the Factory Team treatment to their T4.2 offroad stadium truck. Adding features like their 12mm Big Bore shocks, VTS Slipper unit ... Read More
Review: Team Associated RC12R5.2 1/12 Scale
Team Associated has been designing competitive racing machines since they built their first 1/8-scale on-road car back in 1969. During the first few years, the ... Read More
Team Associated Qualifier ProLite 4×4 Project Build
Whenever a new vehicle hits the shelves (especially a Ready-To-Run), I always have this thought in the back of my mind that asks whether this ... Read More
Slippery Savage Center Drive
Question: Hi Doc, I have a question about the drivetrain of my HPI Savage XS Flux. Sometimes when I am enjoying my drive, it is ... Read More
Nitro Engines – The Three Needles
Question: Hi Doc, I have the GS Storm Unlimited Truck 1/8th scale with the blue R25MT rear exhaust engine. I have searched high and low ... Read More
Making the Smartech Speedy Tiger Speedier
Question: Hiya Doc, I have a Smartech Speedy Tiger and I'm looking to install a new engine in it. It gets really hot, especially when ... Read More
Dual Rate Discovered
Question: Hey Doc, I am rebuilding a Kyosho Vanning buggy and regifting it to my 38 year old son - I originally gave it to ... Read More
Review: Axial Racing Jeep Wrangler Wraith Poison Spyder Edition
Axial’s Wraith has always been one of my favorite RC cars to drive. Its combination of speed and crawling ability allows me to drive it ... Read More
Review: Losi Micro Brushless Rally Car
Something that amazes me about the RC industry is the constant progression from year to year. I can understand larger scale vehicles getting upgraded with ... Read More
Review: Team Associated Rival MT Monster Truck
The monster truck scene has been in a bit of a lull lately, but Team Associated is hoping to change all that with the release ... Read More
Slashed My Slash Chassis
Question: Heya Doc, My son just purchased a Traxxas Slash 2WD VXL model and within 10 minutes of driving it the chassis broke in front ... Read More
Runtime with my HPI Vorza
Question: Heya Doc, I have a HPI Vorza and was wondering how much run time I should get from 2 3S LiPo batteries. Also, can ... Read More















