Features
28
2010 Raybestos Rookie
RC Challenge
NASCAR's newest cup drivers earn their wings
—by Bob Hastings
PROJECTS
36
Jazzed-Up Jato
Pretty, but no shelf queen!
—by David Baker
60
Mini Revo Makeover
Traxxas 1/16 E-Revo VXL gets the goods
—by David Baker
68
Low-Buck Vintage
Trans-Am
—by Chris Kovachevich
Reviews
42
Team Associated SC18
Bring on the micro 4-wheel action!
—by Mike Garrison
52
Losi Aftershock
Limited Edition
Budget-friendly monster
—by Greg Bird
72
Traxxas Slash 4x4
Platinum
A short-course truck with all the options
—by Dan Gomez
78
CEN Matrix 5-B
Big, beautiful 4WD gasser
—by Tony Phalen
84
XRay T3
"Perfect for just about anyone"
—by Carissa Smyka
116
ABC Hobby Genetic
Mini
Exceptional looks and precise handling in an itty-bitty package
—by Tony Phalen
RCD SPOTLIGHT
66
XXX Main Truck X2
"Resurgence" DVD
—by Chris Kovachevich
98
Team Losi Racing
Tire Balancer
—by Greg Vogel
WORKBENCH
92
Centax-style clutch
setup
—by Matthew Ciechowski
PIT PASS
100
16th Annual Snowbird
Nationals
Oval and on-road carpet racing
—by Carissa Smyka
106
Micro On-Road Nats
Another great event for the "small fry"!
—by Carissa Smyka
REPLAY
110
CEN Matrix R2
—by David Harrington
112
Tamiya Rising Fighter
—by David Harrington
114
HPI Formula Ten
—by Tony Phalen
marine
124
Pro Boat Volere 22
EP RTR
—by Jim Onorato
columns
16
Editorial
Club Racing Bonus
—by Greg Vogel
18
RCD Mail
20
RCD News
New products & news
34
Flip's Tips
—by David Baker
48
RCD Getting Started
Airbrushing—from flat to fabulous
—by David Harrington
58
RCD Electric
Understand your radio settings
—by Charlie Suangka
94
RCD Showoffs
Your cars, trucks and trailers!
—by Troy Shear
134
RCD Stuff
—by Chris Kovachevich
138
RCD OffTrack
—by Bob Hastings
ON THE COVER: Big off-road fun comes in the small package of Team Associated's SC18. Photo by Walter "Magic Man" Sidas.
NOT ON THE COVER: You get what you pay for, especially when there's free admission.
