A stadium truck is a small,
off-road
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radio-controlled car
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Nitro powered models use glow plug engines, small internal combustion engines fuelled by a special mixture of n ...
, either
rear wheel drive
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Most rear-whee ...
(example: Traxxas Rustler) or
four wheel drive
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(example: Arrma Vorteks 4x4). Stadium trucks are distinct from other types of off-road R/C vehicles, such as buggies and short course trucks, by their combination of truck-style bodies and open-wheeled layout.
Construction
The construction of most manufacturers' stadium trucks, are similar to those of
buggies. Most feature wheels and tires that are both larger in diameter and wider for increased ground clearance and improved handling and stability. The chassis of most
electric
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powered models is constructed of plastic or a fiber/plastic
composite
Composite or compositing may refer to:
Materials
* Composite material, a material that is made from several different substances
** Metal matrix composite, composed of metal and other parts
** Cermet, a composite of ceramic and metallic material ...
while
internal combustion
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powered models typically have chassis made of aluminum.
Their appearance loosely resembles that of full scale
trophy trucks and
short-course trucks. The primary difference is that the tires and suspension components extend far outboard of the body, similar to
open wheel car
An open-wheel car is a car with the wheels outside the car's main body, and usually having only one seat. Open-wheel cars contrast with street cars, Sports car racing, sports cars, Stock car racing, stock cars, and Touring car racing, touring car ...
s. Short course trucks, a similar type of R/C car, much more closely resemble full-size trophy trucks.
Although stadium trucks have no direct full-size counterpart, their name refers to types of full-size R/C vehicles that are raced on a closed circuit or stadium rather than a long, outdoor road course. The R/C vehicles themselves are also often raced in an indoor, stadium-like setting.
See also
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Inrunner
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ZipZaps
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