Starting in 1986,[2] Traxxas began selling a series of electric powered stadium truck and buggy models. In 1989, Traxxas released its first radio-controlled boat, the Villan IV. In 1992, its first RTR nitro model, the Nitro Hawk, was released, followed by an RTR nitro boat, the Nitro Vee, four years later.[1]
In 1999, Traxxas released its first full sized monster truck model, the T-Maxx.[1] A larger monster truck; the X-Maxx, came out in 2015.[3] Traxxas also debuted a self-righting system in which a flipped vehicle can adjust itself back in place.[4]
In November 2012, Traxxas launched its first aircraft products, the ready-to-fly DR-1 Helicopter and QR-1 Quadcopter.[5]
As of April 2023, Traxxas offers a large variety of different kinds of radio-controlled cars, which can be classified into the following types and their respective models:
Buggies: Bandit (all variations of this model are available in 2WD only)
Monster Trucks: Stampede, Hoss, Maxx, E-Revo and X-Maxx (while the Stampede is available in 2WD and 4WD, all other models are only available in 4WD)
Short-course and Desert Trucks: Slash and Unlimited Desert Racer (while the Slash is available in 2WD and 4WD, the Unlimited Desert Racer is only available in 4WD)
Stadium Trucks: Rustler (2WD and 4WD)
Truggies: Sledge and XRT (all 4WD)
Trail Trucks and Crawlers: TRX-4, TRX-4M and TRX-6 (all 4WD or 6WD, depending on number of wheels on the particular model)
Traxxas also sponsors athletes who compete in motocross. This includes Ryder DiFrancesco, Carson Mumford, Gage Schehr, Axell Hodges, and Justin Mulford.
Traxxas was a sponsor in the Championship Off-Road Racing (CORR) series until its demise in 2008. It took over as the title sponsor in an off-road racing series called the Traxxas TORC Series. Traxxas demonstrated its products at events and had a Traxxas Mobile Support Center on site. The Mobile Support Center carried Traxxas parts, cars, trucks, and boats. Traxxas' lead sponsorship of the TORC Series ended in 2014.
Traxxas-sponsored drivers in short course racing are Jenkins, Keegan Kincaid, RJ Anderson, and Jeremy McGrath.
In 2010, Traxxas sponsored the No. 18 Toyota Tundra of Kyle Busch in the NASCARCamping World Truck Series.<ref>"Traxxas to Sponsor Kyle Busch in Three NASCAR Truck Series Races". Race-Dezert. August 24, 2010. Retrieved May 10, 2017.
In the early 2000's, Traxxas sponsored the Traxxas T-Maxx monster truck with veteran driver John Seasock driving. The truck competed in the then national 4 Wheel Jamboree Series among others.
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This article needs to be updated Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information April 2021 Traxxas is a radio control model manufacturer based in McKinney Texas Traxxas offers electric and nitro powered radio controlled cars off road and on road vehicles boats and drones 1 TraxxasTypePrivateIndustryHobbiesFounded1986HeadquartersMcKinney Texas United StatesProductsRadio controlled cars trucks boats and quadcoptersRevenue 25 million 50 million annuallyOwnerMike JenkinsWebsitewww traxxas com Contents 1 Company history 2 Traxxas Racing 3 References 4 External linksCompany history editStarting in 1986 2 Traxxas began selling a series of electric powered stadium truck and buggy models In 1989 Traxxas released its first radio controlled boat the Villan IV In 1992 its first RTR nitro model the Nitro Hawk was released followed by an RTR nitro boat the Nitro Vee four years later 1 In 1999 Traxxas released its first full sized monster truck model the T Maxx 1 A larger monster truck the X Maxx came out in 2015 3 Traxxas also debuted a self righting system in which a flipped vehicle can adjust itself back in place 4 In November 2012 Traxxas launched its first aircraft products the ready to fly DR 1 Helicopter and QR 1 Quadcopter 5 As of April 2023 Traxxas offers a large variety of different kinds of radio controlled cars which can be classified into the following types and their respective models Buggies Bandit all variations of this model are available in 2WD only Monster Trucks Stampede Hoss Maxx E Revo and X Maxx while the Stampede is available in 2WD and 4WD all other models are only available in 4WD Short course and Desert Trucks Slash and Unlimited Desert Racer while the Slash is available in 2WD and 4WD the Unlimited Desert Racer is only available in 4WD Stadium Trucks Rustler 2WD and 4WD Truggies Sledge and XRT all 4WD Trail Trucks and Crawlers TRX 4 TRX 4M and TRX 6 all 4WD or 6WD depending on number of wheels on the particular model On road Cars 4 tec 2 0 4 tec 3 0 XO 1 all 4WD Traxxas Racing edit nbsp Team Traxxas drivers Sheldon Creed and P J Jones competing in the Stadium Super Trucks race at Long Beach in 2014Traxxas was a title sponsor for the Stadium Super Trucks which Traxxas president Mike Jenkins competed in during its inaugural season 6 7 During the 2016 season Team Traxxas fielded trucks for Matthew Brabham and Sheldon Creed 8 9 Traxxas also sponsors athletes who compete in motocross This includes Ryder DiFrancesco Carson Mumford Gage Schehr Axell Hodges and Justin Mulford Traxxas was the lead sponsor for John Force Racing 10 team member Courtney Force 11 who is the daughter of John Force Courtney Force drives the Traxxas Chevrolet Camaro SS Funny Car in the NHRA Traxxas was a sponsor in the Championship Off Road Racing CORR series until its demise in 2008 It took over as the title sponsor in an off road racing series called the Traxxas TORC Series Traxxas demonstrated its products at events and had a Traxxas Mobile Support Center on site The Mobile Support Center carried Traxxas parts cars trucks and boats Traxxas lead sponsorship of the TORC Series ended in 2014 Traxxas sponsored drivers in short course racing are Jenkins Keegan Kincaid RJ Anderson and Jeremy McGrath In 2010 Traxxas sponsored the No 18 Toyota Tundra of Kyle Busch in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series lt ref gt Traxxas to Sponsor Kyle Busch in Three NASCAR Truck Series Races Race Dezert August 24 2010 Retrieved May 10 2017 In the early 2000 s Traxxas sponsored the Traxxas T Maxx monster truck with veteran driver John Seasock driving The truck competed in the then national 4 Wheel Jamboree Series among others References edit a b c About Traxxas Traxxas com Retrieved 2013 10 16 admin 2014 02 17 About traxxas com Retrieved 2022 04 27 Brown Natasha April 30 2019 20 Remote Control Cars That Are Worth More Than Real Cars Hot Cars Retrieved February 21 2020 The Best at All Worlds Why You Should Get Your Hands on a Traxxas E Revo RC Planet February 4 2019 Retrieved February 21 2020 Higgins Matt March 2 2013 Traxxas DR 1 Helicopter Review RC Truck Stop Retrieved February 21 2020 SST Trucks To Race In Rebranded SPEED Energy Formula Off Road Presented By Traxxas Stadium Super Trucks March 4 2014 Archived from the original on March 7 2014 Retrieved March 4 2014 Traxxas Joins Stadium SUPER Trucks with Two Truck Team Stadium Super Trucks February 26 2013 Retrieved September 6 2019 Sheldon Creed Outduels TRAXXAS Teammate Matt Brabham for Honda Indy Toronto Victory Speed Energy Formula Off Road July 18 2016 Retrieved August 15 2016 Brabham joins Team Traxxas Matthew Brabham July 7 2016 Archived from the original on August 16 2016 Retrieved August 15 2016 John Force Racing JohnForceRacing com June 28 2016 Retrieved June 28 2016 Courtney Force CourtneyForce com June 28 2016 Retrieved June 28 2016 External links editOfficial website nbsp This industry related article is a stub You can help 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