RC-Area – Daily RC Car News

“Caster Racing USA has confirmed the rumors of a new fully upgradeable entry level electric 1/8 buggy called the 748. It is designed for the person who wants to get into 1/8 electric for an economical price but can have the option to race on a track competitively or bash with the option of future upgrades. For those who do not know, Caster Racing was the first manufacturer to actually make an electric buggy and truggy and has once again proven that they are on the leading edge of technology when it comes to the electric market. Caster Racing has been developing and manufacturing 1/8 nitro rc products and kits since 2004 and has been constantly improving their product quality and design. They also carry a full line of tools, starter boxes, accessories, wheels/tires, and chargers.

Goals for the 748 –

1.) Make it FUN!
2.) Make it so it is controllable and a great learning tool for electric 1/8 scale.
3.) Make it fully upgradeable for the future with absolute simplicity.
4.) Make it unbelieveably economical.
5.) Make it have a long run time for racers and bashers.
6.) Make it change the way the industry looks at 1/8 electric.
7.) Make the name meaningful and controversial.

Price and specifications to be announced July 15. Release date July 15.”

[Source - casterracingusa.com]