Did Traxxas go out of business?

“Beginning in 2019, Horizon Hobby will no longer be distributing Traxxas products. We intend to carry Traxxas until our inventory is depleted, which we expect to be at the end of 2018. Our goal is to support you as needed through the holiday season.

Is the RC car hobby dying?

Yep, its dying. Just goto most of your local club or big races and look at the average age of racers.

What year did Traxxas come out?

Traxxas was started in 1986 with an idea for what was at that time an entirely new concept for a fully assembled, hobby-class R/C car.

Where are Traxxas RC cars manufactured?

All our vehicles and parts are manufacured and assembled in Taiwan. All our R&D and customer support is done at Traxxas HQ in Texas.

Are there any American made RC cars?

If you're into Clodbusters, JPS, New Era and ESP are all still made in USA. You can put together a nearly all made in USA Clodbuster with aftermarket parts.

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Is Traxxas the best brand?

Traxxas offers high-quality to its customers. While the cars might be a bit pricier than most brands, their durability and innovation make it worth every penny.

Who is the oldest RC company?

By The RC Community. The Early Years of RC Cars As early as 1971 companies such as Heathkit offer RC car kits and electronics components. 1971 Team Associated, known then as Associated, debuts its first vehicle, the RC1 which is an 1/8-scale nitro-powered on-road pan car.

Are Traxxas cars made in China?

Traxxas is an US company that manufactures in China. Tamiya makes select kits in Japan.

Does Traxxas still make the E Maxx?

Traxxas E-Maxx Brushless RTR Monster Truck w/TQi 2.4GHz Radio, TSM & Link Wireless Module. This item is discontinued and no longer available for purchase.

Are RC cars a waste of money?

For most RC cars they are not a waste of money, they can provide hours of fun and play outside which is desperately needed with our issues of television and phones. Instead, RCs allow people to get outside, play games, and have some fun driving around learning to control their car and take huge jumps!

What is traxxas best selling vehicle?

Is Nitro RC dying?

Nitro is NOT dying.

Who is Traxxas biggest competitor?

Traxxas's top competitors include Novae, TAJCO, Thibert and Volkswagen Autoeuropa. Traxxas is a manufacturer of radio-controlled cars, trucks, and speedboats.

Is Traxxas any good?

The Traxxas monster trucks (and the 2WD Stampede that they're based on) are a wild and crazy ride; these trucks bounce, bound and wheelie all over the place (with a LiPo battery, anyway). The Slash is a much more precise vehicle. But, from a durability perspective, either of those two is a great choice.

What is the difference between Traxxas and LaTrax?

Today, LaTrax is powered by Traxxas and is staying true to its heritage by offering fun, high-quality, radio-controlled models that are backed by world-class Traxxas customer support, and priced under $200.

What's the fastest RC car in the world?

How long has Traxxas been making the Rustler?

Cons. The Traxxas Rustler XL-5 is a remote-controlled card that is built to last and reach speeds of up to 35mph. It's a two-wheel-drive card and comes from company, Traxxas, who have been creating remote-controlled trucks for over 25 years.

When did the Traxxas T Maxx come out?

When the Traxxas T-Maxx debuted in 2000, it was the beginning of a huge boom for monster trucks and nitro power in general, and nitro monster trucks specifically.

What are the top 10 RC cars?

What does RC bashing mean?

In the RC world, bashing is racing without rules or regulations. It is just driving and testing the limits of your RC car or truck. Bashing includes making high jumps and not worrying too much about the landing.

What's the difference between Arrma and Traxxas?

Traxxas primarily makes beginner-friendly RC's with a narrow focus on creating extreme RC's. Arrma, on the other hand, primarily makes powerful basher RC vehicles, and they also limitedly create beginner-friendly RC vehicles.