Speed Racer: The Videogame
Nitro RC Boats: Fun for the Whole Family
What do you think of when you think of a fun activity for the whole family? Have you considered nitro RC boats’ races? These speedy little remote-controlled boats are a lot of fun to race (or watch as a spectator), which can make a fun family activity that’s more than just a picnic in the park.
Not just for kids anymore
Although nitro RC boats look a lot like those toy kid racing nitro boats you see, they really are adult versions of a child’s toy. The nitro RC boat is a radio controlled boat powered by nitro, the same fuel used by nitro-powered drag racers. It utilizes an internal combustion engine, just as the gas boat does, but it uses a special mixture of gasoline, nitro, and wax. These boats are pretty easy to handle once you know what you’re doing, but they go very fast, faster than either electric powered or gas powered remote-controlled boats.
How about some racing?
Insofar as their suitability for a family activity, they are very fun to watch, although children shouldn’t generally operate them.
They do, however, make an incredible spectator sport when you race them in front of an audience. As the operator, you may also become hooked on the venue of the nitro RC boat race, since these little boats can go up to 70 plus miles an hour. It’s a rush that can’t be beat, to both spectators and operators.
A special challenge
You may think you’ll be old hat at controlling a nitro RC boat in a race if, for example, you’ve had a significant amount of time learning how to manage videogame controls. However, it’s a very different situation indeed, because you have to handle this little boat live. You have to see where it is in the race, and you have to pay attention to the boats around it so that aren’t any accidents. Even though these boats are small, they can be dangerous, so you have to be careful to operate them prudently.
Nitro fuel is nothing to play around with.
One of the things that can make nitro RC boats dangerous is the fact that they run under the power of nitro fuel. This extremely volatile, flammable, highly toxic fuel should be handled very, very carefully, so that fire or explosion does not occur. It burns very, very quickly and is very explosive, so must be handled with kid gloves at all times. Store the fuel safely, and take care when you fuel boats up or are otherwise handling or using it.
Of course, that’s what makes it fun, too…
Nitro fuel is very dangerous when not handled properly, of course, but it’s also what makes racing nitro RC boats so much fun. Because they can operate at such high speeds, and yet can be controlled so minutely, you can really challenge yourself to go boating without ever being on the water yourself. Truly, operating a nitro RC boat is an exercise in dexterity, speed and fun — as long as you take care with a few elemental precautions.
The next time you’re looking for a fun family activity both for spectators and operators, bring the family along to watch a nitro RC boat race — or even participate in one yourself.
|
|
Blur – PlayStation 3 $22.15 Blur is the ultimate powered-up racing experience, dropping you into electrified action with a mass of cars targeting the finish line and battling each other as they trade paint. Utilize an armory of power-ups like huge bursts of energy, defensive shields, nitro speed boosts, landmines, and more to beat your rivals across the finish line. You choose how and when to use your arsenal of power-ups fo… |
|
|
Blur $17.49 Blur is the ultimate powered-up racing experience, dropping you into electrified action with a mass of cars targeting the finish line and battling each other as they trade paint in both single player and multiplayer action. Travel the globe from L.A. and San Francisco to Spain, the UK and more to take on the best the streets have to offer. Utilize an arsenal of power-ups like nitro speed boost… |
|
|
Asphalt 3D $11.30 The renowned racing franchise returns with next generation graphics and for the first time 3D features that create the most realistic, immersive racing experience yet. In Asphalt 3D, you’ll power a wide range of high-performance cars and race through 17 exotic locations with the 3DS’ accelerometer. Experience surging down the road as you swerve to avoid oncoming traffic in full 3D. Uncover new rac… |
|
|
Ridge Racer 3D $19.99 All new drift mechanics 3D graphics and breathtaking evironments Play with up to 4 friends in competitive races and share information through StreetPass All new machines to choose from Drift into victory with high octane 3D racing battles! The Ridge Racer series returns to set the racing world on fire with brand new features, breathtaking stereoscopic 3D visuals, a wider variety of machines, new e… |
|
|
Need for Speed Collectors Series – Includes Underground 1, 2 and Most Wanted (PC DVD) $12.54 Product Description Need for Speed Collection Includes Underground, Underground 2 and Most Wanted! Need for Speed: Underground Enter the world of urban street racing and high performance tuner cars with the latest title in the hit Need for Speed series: Need for Speed Underground. Take on today’s most popular tuner cars from Mitsubishi Motors, Subaru, Toyota and many more, building the ultimate … |
|
|
Blur $2.75 Blur PC… |
|
|
NASCAR Racing 2003 Season $9.99 NASCAR Racing Season 2003 brings the intensity, grit, and roaring sound of NASCAR to the PC. This 2003 incarnation of Sierra’s 10-year old series is once again built by Papyrus, the first name in racing simulation fidelity. It doesn’t disappoint. NASCAR Racing Season 2003 features 23 venues including all the real-world tracks in the Winston Cup series, every major driver, and all the licensing … |