Contributors Posts
Trevor "Chilly" Duncan (2198)About Chilly: Bringing you RC product news you can use on a daily basis as Car Action's Online News Editor. I have over 10 years of RC experience, plus a background in print and broadcast journalism, engineering, information technology, direct marketing, and even banking. Currently I enjoy racing 1/10 electric off-road, and have been bitten by the short course bug.
Joe Arthur (134)Joe Arthur is Air Age Media's multimedia guru. In addition to the weekly production of The Radio Control Show, his credits also include the Aerobatics Made Easy and Advanced Aerobatics Made Easy DVDs, countless action, how-to, and on-site coverage videos, the Flight Journal podcast with Budd Davisson, and photography for all of Air Age Media's radio control and diecast magazines. Joe also has experience in Flash programming, motion graphics, web design, and advanced photo retouching.
Kevin Hetmanski (126)Senior Editor
About Kevin: Simply put, I’m all about nitro. Well, almost. I’m down with electric for crawlers and some indoor racing, but if you really want to get my attention, it better make some smoke and noise. I’m a regular racer and I usually go with 1/8-scale buggy and truggy. When I’m not racing, I am usually fabricating custom parts and even entire vehicles.
Kevin’s 5 Hot Topics: Nitro, 1/8-scale, Racing, Custom Builds and Large Scale
About Kevin: Simply put, I’m all about nitro. Well, almost. I’m down with electric for crawlers and some indoor racing, but if you really want to get my attention, it better make some smoke and noise. I’m a regular racer and I usually go with 1/8-scale buggy and truggy. When I’m not racing, I am usually fabricating custom parts and even entire vehicles.
Kevin’s 5 Hot Topics: Nitro, 1/8-scale, Racing, Custom Builds and Large Scale
Peter Vieira (113)Peter Vieira has been involved in RC for over 25 years, including 11 years as Executive Editor for Radio Control Car Action magazine (1997-2008). Peter currently works for Traxxas, and can often be found at motorsports events with the Traxxas team, bringing “The Fastest Name In Radio Control” to a wide new audience and spreading the word about the exciting RC hobby. When you visit a TORC, Supercross, or Monster Jam event, be sure to visit Traxxas.
Stephen Bess (75)Senior West Coast Editor
About Stephen: I jumped into R/C back in 1987, when mechanical speed controllers and hard rubber tires were all the rage. Since then, I’ve experienced R/C in almost every state in the USA. I've built and raced every type of RC vehicle created, and traveled throughout the country (and world) to attend and cover more R/C events than I can remember. But what a fun ride it's been! I'm fortunate to live in Southern California, and I take advantage of my location by enjoying R/C outdoors year ‘round. Club racing is the future for R/C growth, and I’m always looking to bring new people into the hobby, whether it’s through backyard bashing or organized racing.
Stephen’s 5 Hot Topics: The West Coast RC scene, nitro engine technology, local club racing, 1/8-scale off-road, brushless and LiPo technology.
About Stephen: I jumped into R/C back in 1987, when mechanical speed controllers and hard rubber tires were all the rage. Since then, I’ve experienced R/C in almost every state in the USA. I've built and raced every type of RC vehicle created, and traveled throughout the country (and world) to attend and cover more R/C events than I can remember. But what a fun ride it's been! I'm fortunate to live in Southern California, and I take advantage of my location by enjoying R/C outdoors year ‘round. Club racing is the future for R/C growth, and I’m always looking to bring new people into the hobby, whether it’s through backyard bashing or organized racing.
Stephen’s 5 Hot Topics: The West Coast RC scene, nitro engine technology, local club racing, 1/8-scale off-road, brushless and LiPo technology.
Jason Sams (51)New Media Editor
About Jason: I’m on the west coast which the hot bed of RC. As such, I really enjoy being able to bang fenders and rub elbows with many of RC’s most elite racers. I’ve competed at many large events (done pretty well too) and I have found myself returning to the recently reinvigorated 1/10-scale electric off-road racing scene.
Jason’s 5 Hot Topics: West Coast Scene, Racing, 1/10-scale Off-road, Short Course and the Pros
About Jason: I’m on the west coast which the hot bed of RC. As such, I really enjoy being able to bang fenders and rub elbows with many of RC’s most elite racers. I’ve competed at many large events (done pretty well too) and I have found myself returning to the recently reinvigorated 1/10-scale electric off-road racing scene.
Jason’s 5 Hot Topics: West Coast Scene, Racing, 1/10-scale Off-road, Short Course and the Pros
John Cary (50)I've raced just about every type of RC car, traveled the world shooting RC races, but at the end of the day though, you'll most likely find me behind the wheel of a 1/8-scale nitro buggy at my local track. I'm a Southern California native, which on any given day allows me the opportunity to race on just about any surface or facility of my choosing. Before I was heavily into RC most of my attention was focused towards photography. Since, all of the experience that I've gained and learned has been projected towards RC photography. I'm fueled by the idea of creating something new every time I head to take pictures. Whether it's portraits, racing action, or a track panoramas.
5 Hot Topics: Nitro engines, 1/8-scale off road, So-Cal RC race scene, Short Course Trucks, Vehicle engineering.
5 Hot Topics: Nitro engines, 1/8-scale off road, So-Cal RC race scene, Short Course Trucks, Vehicle engineering.
Brent Fiege (46)Costa Mesa, CA
I started racing RC cars in the mid 90¹s and quickly developed a passion for the hobby. After a lengthy hiatus, nitro off-road racing got the best of me and I don¹t see myself taking another break anytime soon. I enjoy being behind my camera at races almost as much as being behind the wheel. When I'm not racing or writing about RC I stay very active playing hockey, soccer, biking, traveling as much as possible and of course, shooting tons of photos.
I started racing RC cars in the mid 90¹s and quickly developed a passion for the hobby. After a lengthy hiatus, nitro off-road racing got the best of me and I don¹t see myself taking another break anytime soon. I enjoy being behind my camera at races almost as much as being behind the wheel. When I'm not racing or writing about RC I stay very active playing hockey, soccer, biking, traveling as much as possible and of course, shooting tons of photos.
Tom Ross (26)I got my first RC car way back in 1985 - a Tamiya Wild One - and have been involved in the hobby ever since. I've made every mistake in the book and loved every minute of it... Well, except for that one nitro engine I could never get to run properly. I've bought and sold more vehicles than I care to count, from cars and trucks to planes, helicopters, boats, and more. I'm a dedicated basher, certified bench racer, and collector of random tools. My very favorite part of the hobby is fixing things I've broken. Follow me on Twitter @tross13
Joel Navarro (22)Joel Navarro fell in love with RC since the age of 11 with the Tamiya Grasshopper being his first RC car. Little did he know that the his favorite RC magazine back in 1987, RC Car Action, would be the magazine he works for now. Joel received his AA in photography and in addition to being a contributor for RC Car Action magazine, he is a professional wedding and portrait photographer in the Southern California and San Diego area. During the winter, Joel is also a snowboard instructor in Big Bear, Ca. Joel is active in the RC community and regularly races all over the SoCal area. His home tracks are SDRC Raceway, West Coast RC Raceway, OCRC Raceway, and parking lot racing in San Diego.
Michael Wortel (7)I have been an RC hobbyist since the mid 90’s, and I have been working on the editorial side of the industry for nearly ten years now. There have been times when I have stepped away from RC for a bit, but I have always come back. In fact, RC is the only thing in my life that never completely goes away. I love watching for new trends and looking out for new takes on old favorites. I am perfectly satisfied that RC isn’t main stream. In fact, I prefer it that way. Not everyone can do what we do, and I would rather be a part of something exclusive than something “popular.”
Ernest Provetti (3)Ernest N. Provetti is the founder and CEO of Team Epic Inc. Ernie has been in the RC hobby industry for over three decades. Ernie started in RC with the famous Trinity brand, but renamed the company Team Epic when it was relocated to Florida from New Jersey. Ernie is a family man and a passionate fan of the Orlando Magic and the New York Jets.
Ryan Maifield (2)A native of Arizona, Ryan Maifield is a professional RC racer with numerous ROAR national championships to his credit. He is primarily sponsored by Team Associated, but is also sponsored by Reedy, LRP, JConcepts and others. Ryan got started in racing dirt oval and even on-road with his father, but quickly moved onto other forms of RC. Ryan has also made the top three at many IFMAR world championships
Sean Earnest (1)I have enjoyed RC Car building and racing since I was a small child; with many memories of building kits with my dad. Photography is another hobby of mine that I now enjoy working with. I get a feel for the track having raced numerous styles and scales of cars in the past. I'm a lifelong resident of Yucaipa California where I live with my 3 year old daughter Taylor. This is the first magazine I've ever contributed for and I look forward to many enjoyable years of capturing these racing moments for your viewing pleasure.
