How Saint John's remote-control racing enthusiasts put their skills to the test

Veteran racer says buying a full car collection to race in multiple classes can cost up to $10,000.
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Westmont Students Go Full Throttle at Remote Control Car Competition

Westmont College students Benjamin Mandani, left, and Isaac Silva take home gold in the annual remote control car competition with their car named Nesi, a combination of parts of their names. Credit: ...
AOL

Tiny cars, big stakes: These remote control racers aren't hobbyists. They're pros

3:53 p.m. July 7, 2025: An earlier version of this article said that Ryan Cavalieri’s car was nitrogen gas-powered. The car is powered by nitromethane, a nitrogen compound, and methanol. The neon ...
Los Angeles Times

Tiny cars, big stakes: These remote control racers aren’t hobbyists. They’re pros

Like NASCAR racers, but on a much smaller scale, drivers of RC cars make a living through wins and endorsements. Some pro racers got their start as teenagers. The neon yellow race car whipped around ...