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: Kershaw Designs Grenadier III
I’m a huge 1:5th scale junkie. I’m not sure what it is…maybe the roar of the gas burning engines or the shear size of something ... Read More
Review: Team Associated SC10RS RTR
Most manufacturers have two categories of vehicles; racing vehicles and RTR’s. RTR’s, or Ready-To-Runs, are basically an assembled racing kit with some cheaper parts installed. ... Read More
Review: Tamiya TA-06 Pro
The touring car market is one of the most expensive segments in our industry. Ruled by anodized aluminum, carbon fiber and titanium, these components make ... Read More
Review: Team Associated TC6.1
Team Associated’s TC6, launched in 2010, was the next generation TC that had a game plan in mind…to win races. In 2011, it brought home ... Read More
Review: Tamiya F104X1 Formula 1
Formula 1 in RC has started seeing quite a revival lately with a slew of new F1 cars hitting the market. With events like the ... Read More
Review: HPI Racing Savage XS SS
If you’re looking for a fast RC car or truck, you definitely have quite a few to choose from. If you’re looking for something to ... Read More
Review: Tamiya Fast Attack Vehicle
There are two types of people in every hobby; those that do it for fun and those that do it to win. For example, let’s ... Read More
Review: Team Associated RC8.2 Kit
In 2010, the world watched as every manufacturer battled it out at the 1/8 World Championships in Pattaya, Thailand. Team Associated showed up in force ... Read More
Review: Axial EXO Terra Kit
Axial Racing. Odd name since they are best known for their crawler line-up of vehicles. Strange because, while they do produce some racing parts (like ... Read More
Axial EXO Terra Online Build
The EXO Terra is Axial’s first attempt at a full blown, semi-race buggy. While being touted as more of a fun vehicle (which it REALLY ... Read More
Review: Tamiya M06 Pro Mini
Here in SoCal, the mini class has always been a hit-or-miss at most parking lot races. Some days you’ll have one or two heats of ... Read More
Tamiya F104X1 Online Build
Formula 1 racing is starting to pick up here in Southern California. Maybe it’s the scale realism, the exciting handling or the competition. Or maybe ... Read More
Review: Tamiya TA05 VDF Gold Edition Drift Car
Living in Southern California, you are exposed to quite an array of motorsporting events. Indy and GT-cars, short course, drag racing, motorcross and, of course, ... Read More
Review: Yeah Racing Transformula F103 Conversion
Formula 1 is the highest form of racing in the world. The speed, the handling and the incredible sound give most auto racing enthusiasts goosebumps! ... Read More
Review: Losi 5IVE-T 1/5 Scale
Losi shocked the world with the announcement of their biggest project yet, the 5IVE-T. This 4WD, 1/5th scale gas-powered beast was designed from the ground ... Read More














