Los Angeles Times

Tiny cars, big stakes: These remote control racers aren’t hobbyists. They’re pros

Like NASCAR racers, but on a much smaller scale, drivers of RC cars make a living through wins and endorsements. Some pro racers got their start as teenagers. The neon yellow race car whipped around ...
Flickering Myth

LEGO City Winter 2026 sets officially revealed

With the new year fast approaching, The LEGO Group has officially unveiled its Winter 2026 LEGO City offerings, which ...
Los Angeles Times

These world-champion drivers race toy cars for a living

The radio control (RC) hobby has a storied history in California, where toy car manufacturing boomed during the 1970s and 1980s, putting ready-to-run buggies and trucks into the hands of children and ...
The SportsRush

NASCAR Toys From the Past Just Resurfaced— And Fans Are Loving the Nostalgia

NASCAR fans get highly nostalgic at the sight of the NASCAR Bashers toy line, which was introduced in 2012 by a Canadian toymaker.
The New York Times

This Pared-Down Toy Racetrack Is the Great Compromise of Toys

We independently review everything we recommend. We may get paid to link out to retailer sites, and when you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Andrea Barnes Andrea Barnes ...