The world record for the longest RC car jump is held by Chad Hord. His record-breaking jump of 45 feet was achieved at the 2009 Traxxas TORC Series in Crandon, Wisconsin. He was driving a Traxxas T-Maxx 3.3 nitro powered monster truck.
Chad Hord is an experienced Radio Controlled (RC) car racer, who has been racing since he was 12 years old. He has earned numerous awards and championships since he started racing, including winning the 2003 IFMAR 1/8th Off Road World Championship and the 2002 IFMAR 1/10th Off Road World Championship.
Hord’s long jump of 45 feet was accomplished on a specially designed ramp that was built to facilitate the jump. It took him several attempts before he finally achieved the record-breaking distance of 45 feet, and it took some precise driving skills as well as a lot of courage to pull off such an impressive stunt.
At the time of his jump, Chad Hord’s record was more than double what any other RC car had ever jumped in competition. It stood for nearly a decade before it was finally broken by fellow racer Mike Smith with a jump of over 50 feet in 2018.
In order to achieve such a long distance, drivers need to use their experience and skill to calculate the amount of power needed for take-off in order for their car to reach its Target distance without overshooting or crashing into obstacles during landing. This requires great precision as well as courage from drivers who attempt these feats.
In conclusion, Chad Hord holds the world record for longest RC car jump with his impressive feat of 45 feet at the 2009 Traxxas TORC Series in Crandon, Wisconsin. His achievement stands testament to his experience and skill as an RC car racer and requires both precision and courage from all those who attempt such stunts today.
