Radio Control Car Action

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Editorial Director Louis V. DeFrancesco Jr.

Creative Director Betty K. Nero

Executive Editor

Stephen Bess ›› stephenb@airage.com

Associate Editors Erich Reichert ›› erichr@airage.com, Aaron Waldron ›› aaronw@airage.com

Group Editorial Coordinator Katherine Pierpont
Copyeditor Suzanne Saunders
est. 1985

editors
Trevor “Chilly” Duncan
Joel Navarro
Lito Reyes

contributors Larry Aronson, Jason Boulanger, Sean Earnest, Matt Gosch, Kevin Jowett, Jay Kennedy, Jeremy Losaw, Eric Miller, Scott Murphy, Tom Ross, Eric Schutt, Michael Valentine, Michael Wortel, Bill Zegers

Our Common Bond

not even the pressure of racing for a world championship can break the bond between rc racers when attending the trophy banquet – though the wine cellar in the background could certainly help.

Hey tHere, friends. It’s good to see you huddled around another month’s collection of our printerized, posterized, digitized, You Tuberized, sarcasterized, bound and trimmed, photochopped media mishmash. This is what we do, no matter which hurricane, “nor’easter,” flood, or illness cometh our way, and let’s be honest … we’ve been humbled by all of the above this winter. Still, when it comes down to it, we play with toy cars, and dammit, all of the ensuing mayhem, durability results, and entertainment value that’s captured on film and video during the month is our gift to you, all for only few dollars per issue. It’s about more than just the cars we review. We present our magazine with the glowing pride of a second grader holding up her freshest piece of abstract finger-painting art. Multicolored fingers and all.

This month has been an interesting one for me personally, as I’ve been a bit under the weather. During this period, RC has provided me with a support group that has literally delivered food, offered the shirts off their backs, texted and called, and lifted my spirits.

This story isn’t about me, but rather it’s about the incredibly diverse group of RC’ers who’ve become an RC family. I find myself tearing up occasionally at their generosity. And the only true common bond we all share? The radio-controlled toy car. I’ve sung the praises of club racing for many years, but never did I believe these friends would become heroes of mine. Spend some time at your local track, create a few lasting friendships, and you’ll see what I mean.

Radio control is the common hobby we share, but it’s the generosity of spirit, kindness, and camaraderie that truly binds us together like the hilariously dysfunctional, loving family we are.

To my Hot Rod local friends who took this photo, thank you. You’ve proven it’s about more than just the car. I can only hope others are as fortunate with their friends as I.

Media services Vice President Media Services & Corporate Strategy Laurene R. Booth Art Director Kevin Monahan Graphic Designer Gustavo Galicia Staff Photographer Hope McCall Content Specialist Joseph Arthur Web Producer Holly Hansen Traffic Supervisor Tracey Terenzi Videographer Johnathon Henninger

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Advertising Director Mitch Brian ›› 203.529.4609 Senior Account Executive Ben Halladay ›› 203.529.4628 Account Executive Nadine Buccieri ›› 203.529.4635 Sales Coordinator Julie Wolvek ›› 203.529.4630

circulation Consumer Marketing Manager Mike Valanzola Newsstand Director John Morthanos

MarketinG Vice President, Marketing Laura Hagan Event Manager Emil DeFrancesco Social Media Coordinator Devang Patel

PublisHinG Group Publishers Louis V. DeFrancesco Jr., Yvonne M. DeFrancesco

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This issue is one we’re particularly proud of as we’ve got tons of cool features in store for you.
We bring you our exclusive coverage of the IFMAR Worlds race in Buenos Aires, Argentina,
then hit the Rubicon Trail with Axial and their SCX10 Jeep, go in deep with the Ultimate Charger
Buyer’s Guide, test drive Associated’s ProLite 4x4 and Duratrax’s VW Baja Bug, and present
absolutely one of the coolest scale builds we’ve ever seen - our Readers’ Ride of the Year Be
sure to also vote in the 2013 Readers’ Choice Awards and
get the chance to win big!