Multi brand auto solutions network, CarZ has joined hands with the R/C (radio controlled) Racers Community in India to present the 5th edition of the Radio Control India National Championships.

The motor sport event saw racers convene at the newly constructed R/C race facility, Axles Raceway at Kompally near Hyderabad to burn rubber and kick-up dust.

Radio-controlled car races are known for their association with speed junkies. They can be controlled from a distance using a specialised transmitter. These cars are powered by various sources.

Most fuel-powered models use small internal combustion engines fuelled by a special mixture of nitro methane, methanol, and oil (in most cases a blend of castor oil and synthetic oil). These are referred to as "nitro" cars.

Venu Donepudi, Founder and Managing Director of CarZ, in a statement said, "CarZ has brought the spotlight on the exciting but hitherto non-mainstream sport of R/C racing. After experiencing the F1 event recently held at the Buddh International Circuit, we wanted to give the people a similar rush through this sport."

The R/C cars run at around 80 kmph and are capable of notching up 140 kmph with modifications and tuning. They run on fuel made of nitro methanol used in real racing cars. For a good car (they are small toy like cars), racers end up spending anything between Rs 20,000 to Rs 1 lakh.

rishikumar.vundi@thehindu.co.in

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