The RC Drift Network is backed by many of the biggest names in the RC hobby. They understand our goals and support the idea of bringing RC drifting competition to a more recognized level in the industry. SUPPORT THESE COMPANIES! The growth of RC drifting will not continue without these companies and shops. They support RC drifting, and RC drifters should return the favor!
HPI RACING (www.hpiracing.com)
One of the biggest names in RC drifting, Hobby Products International was started back in 1986. Fast forward to now, and HPI Racing is one of the largest manufacturers in the industry, and the drift scene is one of their top priorities. Their Drift Meister line-up and highly popular T-Drift compound tires are commonplace at drift competitions worldwide. HPI Racing also hosts their HPI Challenge drift competitions, holds many drift demonstrations at full-sized motorsports events, and are poised to become the number 1 RC drift manufacturer worldwide.
TAMIYA (www.tamiyausa.com)
In 1946, A sawmill and lumber company was founded in Oshika, Shizuoka-City, Japan named Tamiya Shoji & Co. Starting with wooden models, the company released their first RC vehicle in 1974, and today Tamiya has grown worldwide into one of the biggest static and radio-controlled model companies in the industry. Their rich heritage exists in the competetive segment of the hobby, with vehicles competing in both electric on-road and nitro off-road classes. All of this experience extends to the RC drift scene with their Drift-Spec lineup of chassis, wheels, tires, and accessories.
KYOSHO (www.kyoshoamerica.com)
The Kyosho Corporation was established in 1963, and in 1970 began selling RC cars. 25 years later they began the Kyosho World Cup, and continues to this day. Kyosho’s product line covers everything from boats, helicopters, planes, die-cast vehicles, robotics, and of course - RC cars. Their 1/27-scale Mini-Z platform is popular worldwide, and is gaining a following with RC drifters.
YOKOMO (www.teamyokomo.com)
When it comes to RC drift chassis, Yokomo was the first with their highly successful Drift Package line of replica D1 vehicles. Based on their competetive shaft-driven MR-4 chassis, the Drift Package was part of the emergence of 1/10-scale RC drifting. Their Zero tires were the first drift-specific tire developed for RC drifting, and the Yokomo product line continues to be one of the most popular in RC drifting arenas worldwide. Yokomo also hosts numerous “Drift Meeting” competitions in Japan, furthering the interest in RC drift.
HOT BODIES (www.hotbodiesonline.com)
Beginning in 2002, Hot Bodies started as a body and accessory manufacturer, but soon expanded to produce full RC vehicles and Ready-to-Run sets for both off-road and on-road. In 2005 the Hot Bodies Cyclone platform was created, and gained instant success on the race track. The current iteration of the belt-driven Cyclone is one of the more popular choices in RC drifting. The company has a history of competition victories, having secured European, Japanese, U.S., and World level wins, including most recently Hot Bodies all-star driver Atsushi Hara’s 2008 IFMAR 1/8 World Championship win.
TEAM ORION (www.teamorion.com)
Team Orion is well known worldwide in racing circles, having scored multiple championship wins in both on and off-road with their electronics lineup of motors, batteries, and nitro engines. Their LiPo batteries and chargers are highly regarded by both competetive RC racers and drifters, as you will find the Team Orion label attached to top drivers from around the world.
CASTLE CREATIONS (www.castlecreations.com)
In a short period of time, Castle Creations has become one of the biggest ESC (Electronic Speed Controller) manufacturers in the world. Based in Kansas, USA, Castle Creations is one of the leaders in manufacturing of brushless ESCs and motors for flight, sea, and land-based vehicles. Their Mamba line of speed controllers and CM brushless motors are seen consistently in the competetive circle, and is also a popular power system choice for RC drifters worldwide.
TEKIN RACING (www.teamtekin.com)
Team Tekin is legendary in RC. Their competition-spec speed controllers have been used in race-winning vehicles for decades, and their innovative Hotwire PC interface allows drifters to tune their ESC to their liking. Tekin’s product lineup also includes brushless motors and LiPo battery packs, both very popular in the RC drifting scene.
KO PROPO AMERICA (www.kopropo.com)
Established in Tokyo, Japan, the Kondo Kagaku Company has a rich history dating way back to 1945, and lives on as KO Propo, with radio systems, servos, ESCs, and more. You’ll see KO Propo equipment in the hands of many professional racers around the world. KO Propo caters to racers and RC drifters worldwide.
DRIFT RC MAGAZINE (www.driftrzine.com)
As the first ever publication dedicated exclusively to RC drifting, Drift RC Magazine took off in popularity and support since their first issue was printed in July, 2007. Their goal was to expand the RC drift scene to a wider audience, and to bring in more enthusiasts to the hobby by providing a quarterly source of quality information in the printed form, so that one doesn’t have to flip through page after page of off-road RC articles, or search through forum after forum, to find that one good page of RC drift information.
SPEEDTECH RC (www.speedtechrc.com)
Speedtech RC has been supporting SoCal-area RC drifters and racers for many years now. Speedtech RC has been host to many drift competitons as well, offering full support for all drift drivers throughout the events. Their fully-stocked shop has everything an RC drifter needs, from chassis to bodies, drift wheels and tires, brushless, LiPo, etc. Speedtech RC is well known in the touring car arena and has made a name for themselves in the RC drifting community, as sole U.S. exclusive importers of Xenon Racing and Speedway Pal.
PACIFIC COAST HOBBIES (www.pchobbies.com)
Pacific Coast Hobbies is a well-known RC hobby store in Southern California. They have a fully-stocked shop with a professional staff familiar with RC drifting. Many professional RC racers support Pacific Coast Hobbies, such as Adam Drake and Mike Truhe of Team Losi, Travis Amezcua and Jesse Roberts of Hot Bodies, Ryan Cavalieri and Ryan Maifield of Team Associated, and many more.
GENKI DORI DRIFT SHOP (www.genkidoridori.com)
Genki Dori is one of the most well-known RC shops in the RC drifting world. They have catered to RC drifting since day one, providing RC drifters with common and hard to find imported RC drifting goods. Their catalog features only the top of the line in RC drifting equipment, vehicles, accessories, and parts.
SPEED WAY PAL (www2.ocn.ne.jp/~sw-pal/)
Japan’s Speed Way pal features a drift-specific product lineup that is sought out by RC drifters worldwide. They produce drift bodies, drift wheels and tires, drift accessories, and more.
XENON RACING (www.xenon.ne.jp/)
Xenon Racing has been catering to the competitive racer community by providing multiple product lines, from tools to tires, wheels to car stands, gears and glue, and more. The Xenon racing brand is distributed exclusively in the U.S. by Speedtech RC.
XTREME RC CARS MAGAZINE (www.rc411.com)
With its beginings in the back of a brick-and-mortar hobby shop, Xtreme RC Cars magazine went from local free magazine to a world-distributed publication. Today Xtreme RC Cars is the leader in RC product reviews, racing and event coverage, and each monthly issue is filled with useful content such as how-to’s, new products, and more. Xtreme RC Cars Magazine also sponsors local RC drift events and popular RC drifting series.
