Tony Phalen

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!

AVID RC Triad Wing Buttons

AVID RC Triad Wing Buttons

While aluminum wing buttons aren’t a new item, having them come in a multitude of cool colors sure is! AVID RC now offers just that; their Triad wing buttons in 8 brilliant colors! These buttons …

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HPI D216 2WD Offroad Buggy

HPI D216 2WD Offroad Buggy

We’ve seen pictures, we’ve seen sneak peeks – but now it’s time to finally SEE HPI’s D216 on store shelves. Yup, it’s finally here, the 2WD offroad buggy that has already racked up multiple ROAR …

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Protoform LTC 2.0 Touring Car Body

Protoform LTC 2.0 Touring Car Body

Protoform’s LTC body has been re-worked into this sexy 2.0 version, featuring an updated front end that is quite a bit more angular than the previous model. Deeper headlights create more downforce and the redesigned …

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Reedy LiPo Battery Weight Set

Reedy LiPo Battery Weight Set

Believe it or not, there are times in racing where a heavier car handles better. But, after spending hours lightening up your ride, who wants to pull all those parts back off and install heavier …

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