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Racing these cars, you're always in control

Jomari Villani manages the Hawksbill restaurant at Saadiyat Beach Golf Club. During his free time he can be found tinkering with and racing his collection of radio-controlled, nitro-fuelled cars and even something called truggies.

How did you get started with this hobby?

aIt started with electric cars. Everyone starts with electric cars then [some] eventually try to get more action, more speed. My first small car is like an F350 pickup truck. It's powered by batteries, but it's not too fast, so eventually I went to nitro.

Nitro?

Nitro cars are powered with nitro fuel.

Sounds fast and furious. What speeds do these cars clock?

They can go fast, like 90kph. My racing class buggies and truggies can go 45 to 50kph.

Did you say truggies?

Truggies are a combination of a truck and a buggie. It's going to be a little bigger.

How often do you race?

Whenever I have time after work. What I do is set up, back home, a small desk. All your parts are there, and you're trying to fix the cars and trying to release. You have to enjoy it. In food and beverage there's no holiday for us. Christmas, I have to be here. New Year's, I have to be here. I grab the opportunity to go to the gym, play golf or do this - preparing my gadgets.

How much does this cost?

You can buy a kit for up to US$5,000 (Dh18,365) … I'm not in the beginner class, I like the advanced ones. To buy a kit without engines or nitro fuel, mufflers or things like that it would cost you $800. Probably an engine for another $400, plus the tyres. It's a serious hobby. It's not cheap.

And how many of these cars do you have now?

I've got one in the Philippines for me to use. I've got about seven or eight here. Some of them are not for pro-racing. I'm hoping now to get into pro-racing kits, for professionals.

Can you race in Abu Dhabi?

Yes, there are competitions we organise probably once or twice a year. Last year, there was a race organised near an ice rink in Abu Dhabi. There were different nationalities: the States, Malaysia, a local guy, some Asians and Europeans. I was third.

What do your coworkers think of your hobby?

Different people have different ways of releasing stress after work, and some of my team will sometimes join me on the track and help me. I do learn how [others on the track, in the food and beverage industry] manage their days and their people as well. That helps me a lot.

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Build An Amazing RC Cars - 5 Simple Tips

If you are a remote control car fan then you should experiment with the assembling of a RC car of your own. Remote or radio controlled cars are great fun for on –road car racing or even off –road car games. However, this takes much effort on your part to assemble an amazing car that you can proudly display.

Assembling your own car can be quite a complex task, but in case of maintenance and repairs, you have an advantage because you know the vehicle in and out. Building your own car will also help to bring out your creativity and to reduce your expenses, you can select what parts will be used and personalize the RC car to suit your specifications. By shopping and researching for the components, you can select the best products at the cheapest rate. However, fuel and battery costs remain much the same whether you assemble a new car or use a car kit.

Building your very own RC car will take a lot of effort and it will also take a long time. It all depends on your experience, the car components and the make. You must make sure to read the instruction manuals thoroughly before you begin to assemble the parts. Although you may not be able to complete the project fast, it is advisable to take breaks occasionally because it breaks the monotony and allows you to concentrate better on the job at hand. .

Here are some tips to consider while creating a new RC car model.

1) The Instruction manual: The first step is to read the instruction manual completely before starting on the project. Understand the guidelines to avoid complications in future and avoid wastage of time. From time to time, check with the manual to see if you are proceeding on the right track.

2) Have a pencil and pad handy: Besides jotting down notes, you may need to note down the screw settings and their positions. It is advisable to note down the positions of the front and rear portions and the sides.

3) Organize your building space: Have a clean and dry towel to keep the car parts from rolling away and it will also help to absorb any fluid spills. Ensure that you cover up the car when you leave it for the day. Also, have your work area where you will not be disturbed. You also need ample lighting to be comfortable while working at the job.

4) Use of containers: It is a good idea to store all the small parts in hardware trays. You can use empty containers, tins or boxes to keep all the smaller parts separated and sorted out.