Racing

[MadDog90]

Would like to get into off road racing. Does anyone have advice on how to get started?

[nelson6500]

Go to your local track and see what everyone is running, Then see what you want to run, 2wd buggy, 4wd buggy, 1/8 buggy, truggy, slash, you get the idea. Then decide if you want electric or gas, then see what your local hobby shop has parts for. finally see how much money you want to spend. Stock class is usually the least expensive and fun class bc money is not a big factor, it comes down to skill.

Good luck, Matt

[Rc Mudbogger]

Originally Posted by MadDog90

Would like to get into off road racing. Does anyone have advice on how to get started?

If you are new to the race sport i would personally use a traxxas slash, run it in the stock class to see how you like it, if you do then upgrade to rpm plastics and bigger motor and watch you win races hope this helps

[burnineyes]

Traxxas Slash is a pretty good vehicle for someone wanting to get into racing, but the first response has the best idea. You could just buy a Slash and show up at the track, but what if there is no class? Then you would be stuck with a truck thats not competitive in other classes. See what people are running and what looks like a popular class that is within your budget.

[boomgagem]

Most tracks nowadays have a Slash Spec class

[boxhead]

I would go to your local track as suggested and watch some racing, decide what class you like (I have been told that Truggies are easier to drive than Buggies).
Then look at what parts and back up is available to you locally.

[xnitrorc]

Originally Posted by MadDog90

Would like to get into off road racing. Does anyone have advice on how to get started?

have you been to your local track to see what classes there are ?