This piece was originally published in The Autopian, a member-supported blog for car enthusiasts formed by ex-Jalopnik ...

Downforce is a major part of modern motorsport, keeping cars glued to the track at high speeds ... The build began as a simple two-motor, skid-steer RC car build with a fan for suction.

Drift cars are cool ... True to the DIY ethos, an Arduino-based RC system is used to drive the steering servo and motor speed controller, with a home-built pistol-grip controller.

You shouldn't build a giant seesaw for your multi-ton off-roader but you can totally build one for your little RC Cars. TrophyRC plans ... backyard-bouldering tracks in addition to an open world ...