The remote-controlled car scene in Singapore has grown in recent years, but enthusiasts tell CNA that they are hampered by shrinking public spaces and erratic weather conditions.
SINGAPORE: Several vehicles speed around a track, kicking up dust and drawing raucous cheers from people nearby.
Only three racers were there when CNA turned up at 9am, but the number steadily grew to about 15 as the hours passed and the sun’s heat grew more intense. These vehicles come in varying types and can cost hundreds — or even thousands — of dollars, depending on the model and what upgrades someone wants to invest in. This includes upgrading the engine, swapping out the wheels or changing the batteries.While some at the Woodlands session have been racing remote-controlled vehicles for up to two decades, many are also relatively new to the scene. This has led to sizeable growth in the community in the past few years.
As the owner of a debt solutions company, Mr Raqesh said he loves helping people get out of debt but this involves “a lot of stress”, with some clients occasionally on the verge of suicide.“It's an outlet for me," he elaborated."I find it therapeutic, I find it fun. I enjoy getting together with all my friends here to play."A single racing session usually lasts about three to four hours, he added.
They added that over at Woodlands, nothing has been done to alter the landscape except for some light maintenance, such as compacting the soil with a shovel when rainfall loosens it. As time passed and the space “became not enough”, he switched to off-road remote-controlled vehicles so he can play at Woodlands or East Coast Park when his family goes there for picnics.
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