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The Direct Drive Experiment – 4 Brushless Motors – 1 Touring Car

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Ever wonder where the next ‘phase’ of RC is going to go? Well check this out – Jilles Groskamp is toying with a 1/10 scale Touring Car with a brushless motor AT EACH WHEEL!

Now, apparently this is not the first time this have been done, but it does seem to be a version of this experiment (called the Direct Drive Experiment) that has some serious potential.

Check out an early version of the car and where, maybe, it’s going to lead in the future.

Follow along on Jilles Facebook page for more updates: https://www.facebook.com/jillesgroskampInfinity

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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!