What does it take to have a great RC car race? I give you one word practice. Of course, there are other factors (such as equipment, overall set up) which contribute to a racers victory or loss but it all boils down to a good practice run.
Go ahead and check other reading materials focused on RC related topics. Youd realize that practice does make a difference to how your RC car performs during the actual competition.
When you get to the venue, you can start practicing (that is if you have already signed up for the registration) on the track. Dont get too excited though, your first practice run should be all about getting the feeling of the track, familiarizing it which means theres no need to go running on top speed just yet. Learn how the track is laid out and master it if you can. Also, during this time, use an old and worn battery pack since running the track for the first time isnt going to be pleasing at all.
On your next run, focus on your car and how you can best handle it. During your second run, try to see or feel anything that you think isnt going to work out for you on the actual race. If everything seems to work okay dont change any of your...