Losi Brings NASCAR into the R/C World with its 1/12 Race Car
Who's ready to race? Losi has announced its latest motorsport-inspired R/C product, featuring NASCAR. Their 1/12-scale AWD NASCAR R/C Race Car looks like a great entryway vehicle for stock car racing fans who are new to the radio-controlled hobby.
Built on an entirely new platform, these NASCAR R/C cars are 1/12-scale in size and feature brushed motors (380-size), independent front and rear suspension, an adjustable chassis, and licensed NASCAR stock car bodies from Chevrolet, Ford, and Toyota.
These models feature highly detailed polycarbonate bodies that mimic the body lines and overall shape of their 1:1 counterparts. They also feature sponsor decals and color schemes from several NASCAR drivers.
This premiere release features Chase Elliott, Martin Truex Jr., Kyle Busch, Kyle Larson, and Ryan Blaney. Of course, Michael McDowell's Horizon Hobby-sponsored Ford Mustang is also available.
Each Losi NASCAR model includes is ready-to-run (RTR) and includes a 2.4GHz radio, batteries (car and transmitter), and a USB battery charger.
The Losi NASCAR R/C Car Lineup:
- #5 Kyle Larson HendrickCars.com Chevrolet Camaro - $179.99
- #8 Kyle Busch Lucas Oil Chevrolet Camaro - $179.99
- #9 Chase Elliott NAPA Chevrolet Camaro - $179.99
- #12 Ryan Blaney Menards Ford Mustang - $179.99
- #19 Martin Truex Jr. Bass Pro Shops Toyota Camry - $179.99
- #34 Michael McDowell Horizon Hobby Ford Mustang - $179.99
Specs:
- Power Type: Electric
- Gear Pitch: Mod-0.5
- Servos: Included
- Final Drive Ratio: 7.76
- Motor Type: Brushed
- Speed Control: Included
- Approximate Assembly Time: No Assembly Required
- Body: Painted and Decaled
- Pinion: 19T
- Scale: 1/12
- Product Weight: 935g (33.0 oz)
- Vehicle Type: On-Road
- Battery: Included
- Connector Type: IC2
- Gear Ratio: 2.50
- Internal Gear Ratio: 2.50
- Motor Size: 380
- Spur Gear: 59T
- Steering Type: 2WS
- Suspension: Independent
- Charger: Included
- Differential: Gear
- Max Battery Dimensions: 102mm (4.02 in) x 34mm (1.34 in)
- Receiver: Included
- Battery Tray Dimensions: 102mm (4.02 in) x 34mm (1.34 in)
- Vehicle Size: Mini
- Completion Level: Ready-To-Run
- Drivetrain: AWD
- Drive Type: Forward/Brake/Reverse
- Top Speed: 20+
- Wheel Hex Size: 8mm
- Radio: Included
- Radio and Electronics Technology: SLT Protocol, Smart
The Losi NASCAR R/C Car is priced at $179.99 and is available through Losi, Horizon Hobby, and their dealers. This model is currently available for pre-order and is estimated to ship in September 2024.
Visit horizonhobby.com to learn more about this 1/12-scale radio-controlled NASCAR replica.
Image credit: Horizon Hobby
