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Just as EFRA represent European countries, IFMAR represents these larger groups such as EFRA. EFRA provides list of approved components such as engines and tuned pipes for use in model cars. It also governs racing of the European Championships for radio controlled car racing, which caters for most classes of models.
Radio-controlled cars, or RC cars for short, [1] are miniature vehicles (cars, vans, buses, buggies, etc.) controlled via radio. Nitro powered models use glow plug engines, small internal combustion engines fuelled by a special mixture of nitromethane , methanol , and oil (in most cases a blend of castor oil and synthetic oil ).
The Nikko R/C line contained an expansive number of vehicles that ranged from buggies, speed cars and off-road vehicles to boats, special action vehicles, and air flight. An early Nikko design was the F10 series frame buggy, a 1:10 scale two-wheel-drive dune buggy and sold both by Nikko and RadioShack .
A radio-controlled car is a powered model car driven from a distance. Gasoline, nitro-methanol and electric cars exist, designed to be run both on and off-road. "Gas" cars traditionally use petrol (gasoline), though many hobbyists run 'nitro' cars, using a mixture of methanol and nitromethane, to get their power.
Remotely Operated Auto Racers (formerly known as Radio Operated Auto Racing), abbreviated as ROAR, is the sanctioning body of competitive radio-controlled car racing in the United States and Canada. It is a US national non profit organization that promotes the sport of radio controlled model car racing.
European Federation of Radio Operated Model Automobiles (EFRA) – Oversees racing in Europe. Far East Model Car Association (FEMCA) – Governs Australasia and Asia . Remotely Operated Auto Racers (ROAR) – Oversees and promotes races in Canada and the United States of America and is credited with producing more world champion drivers than ...
European Federation of Radio Operated Model Automobiles, a governing body for racing of radio-controlled cars Rautavaara Airfield , Finland (ICAO code: EFRA) See also
The British Radio Car Association (or BRCA) is an organisation that promotes the construction and racing of all types of radio controlled cars in the United Kingdom.Founded in 1971 by Ted Longshaw [1] and Keith Plested, who was also the founder of PB Racing, a manufacturer of RC cars; [2] [3] [4] they coordinate BRCA affiliated clubs in the UK, and offer insurance for any accidents that might ...