| Nitro cars are radio controlled cars. They are also | | | | available. The off-road models can be used on any |
| sometimes called R/C cars. There are two categories | | | | type of terrain. The on-road versions only really run |
| when it comes to these cars. The first is categorized | | | | well on smooth pavement. The toy grade type of |
| as a toy car and the second is hobby grade. Nitro cars | | | | radio controlled car is usually found in electronic or toy |
| are always controlled by a remote control. The remote | | | | stores. Radio Shack carries many different models. In |
| control can be a radio or it can be a wire that | | | | general these types are meant to be a toy. |
| connects the car and its control. | | | | There are also hobby grade radio control cars that |
| The Traxxas T Maxx is a powerful nitro car. So | | | | have become available. These can be put together via |
| what's a nitro car? These fun little cars can be | | | | kits that are sold. These are also more toy-like in |
| powered by various different mechanisms including | | | | nature than true nitro powered models.There are also |
| rechargeable nickel cadmium cell or lithium polymer | | | | nitro-powered models with fuel powered engines that |
| cells. Many are run by powerful electric motors.There | | | | allow them to reach moderate speeds without much |
| are also fuel powered models that have small internal | | | | modification. |
| combustion engines that are fueled by a special mix of | | | | They tend to a bit larger than the toy model cars and |
| nitromethane, methanol and oil. You can also get | | | | are very gratifying for the serious hobbyist who can |
| models that are fueled with small gasoline engines or | | | | operate them like full-sized fuel vehicles. If you are |
| small internal combustion engines. These small engines | | | | really ready to become a nitro car enthusiast, you may |
| can be quite similar to vehicles with weed whacker | | | | want to check out the Traxxax T Maxx. It's one of |
| engines. | | | | the most powerful nitro cars on the market. |
| Both on-road and off-road models of these R/C's are | | | | |