# Radio-Controlled Race Cars Nic Case Sets World Speed Record With Schumacher Mi3 By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-07-13 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radio-controlled-race-car-nic-case-speed-record References: [popsci](http://www.popsci.com/cars/article/2009-06/radio-controlled-car-makes-world-record-run) Nic Case’s 161 mph Schumacher Mi3 beat Case’s previous speed record by nearly 30 mph. Case used to race motorcycles, but after a crash, found satisfaction in building and racing [radio-controlled cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remotecontrolled-cars). The tiny racer cost $4,000 and took six months to build. It isn’t small on performance, however. Though the vehicle doesn’t have brakes, it does have custom-designed oversize tires and a gyroscope-based steering-correction system normally used in [remote-control helicopters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-racing). Case hopes to ultimately hit the 200 mph mark. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Remote-controlled Race Cars:** With advancements in gyroscope-based steering-correction system and custom-designed oversize tires, there is potential for further innovation in remote-controlled race cars. - **Personalized Performance Toys:** The creation of a $4,000 tiny racer that can go up to 161 mph proves that personalized performance toys can become a promising market. - **Radio-controlled Motorsports:** Radio-controlled motorsports could be a new frontier in a market dominated by traditional motorsports. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy manufacturers can explore personalized and high-performance toys with the success of Nic Case's Schumacher Mi3. - **Sports and Recreation:** Radio-controlled motorsports can attract racing enthusiasts who may not have the resources for traditional motorsports. - **Gyroscope Technology:** Gyroscope-based steering-correction systems in high-performance toys can be further explored in other industries like aviation and defense. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modernized Superhero RC Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-wheels-rc-original-edition-batmobile.md) - [Air-Powered Racer Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpower-turbo-racer.md) - [Record-Breaking Electric Auto Drifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gac-group.md) - [Life-Sized Electric Toy Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-one-max.md) - [Record-Setting E-Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rgnt-motorcycles.md) - [Camera-Equipped Remote Control Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snt-micro-fpv-car.md) - [High-Speed Remote-Controlled Tanks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xrc-brawler.md) - [Hyper-Fast Electric Race Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-su7-ultra.md) - [Electric Race Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velocifero-race-x.md)