I am often asked, who do I believe are today’s best RC car and truck manufacturers. Well, let me share my response for whatever value you might receive from it. I have been a RC hobbyist for quite a while and recognize that there are a number of great RC car and truck manufacturers out there, some with great products and reputations but, if I was looking for a new hobby grade RC car or truck, I would choose one of the manufacturers who I believe offer’s RC beginners and old pro’s the best prices quality and support. Yes, I know that I am opening myself to disagreement but what the heck, these are my choices and they are solid.

There is no doubt that Team Associated produces the best quality RC electric monster trucks available anywhere! Here are my points! They make the top race-winning quality cars and trucks that are realistic in appearance and are light and durable. Team Associated RC cars and trucks excel at getting dialed in to different tracks and arrive fast right out of the box, with clear and concise details on how to build. It is very easy to get spare parts, you can go into any RC hobby shop anywhere in the US and get spare parts or for upgrade to your RC vehicle. Last, but not least is the price, in my opinion, you get great quality and variety at a fair price.

Traxxas has been producing the best nitro RC cars and electric RC cars since 1986 and is the front runner RC car company on the market today. My first quality hobby grade RC truck was a Traxxas product! Traxxas has advance the ready to run, (RTR) category with innovative thinking and fun designs that make it easy for beginners to get started in the R/C hobby world. Traxxas RC cars and trucks are fast, tough and track ready. They offer great service and support and path the way in innovation and design. Trust me; they will be on the fore front of the remote control industry for a very long time.

HPI Racing has always been among my favorite RC car brands. Their simplicity in design, manufacturing and customer service just remind me of what a great RC company should be. HPI Racing makes some of the best RC cars available. They are considered to be one of the leaders in the RC industry, and continue to bring quality competition in all RC car and truck categories. They are definitely in the competition to be among the top RC car and truck manufacturers today. HPI has made their RC trucks, a focal point. HPI RC trucks are durable and over the years have proven themselves to be strong performers! HPI primarily constructs nitro vehicles; they also provide a sprint series for electric enthusiastic as well. You can’t knock a winner and HPI has a winning resume with many racing event wins. With this success, HPI will continue to build more high quality RC cars and trucks for all levels of RC car and truck lovers! What do you think? I am open to suggestions.