Stephen Bess


Win A Free Shirt: Guess What Product Arrives Tomorrow?

Win A Free Shirt: Guess What Product Arrives Tomorrow?

So I can’t say what it will be until tomorrow when it arrives, but rest assured that this product is HOT, highly anticipated and VERY much at the top of many discussion forums right now.  And you’ll only be able to SEE IT here at RC Car Action! Assuming UPS delivers on time tomorrow, I […]
Why Your Girlfriend/Wife Hates RC

Why Your Girlfriend/Wife Hates RC

Going by the statistics and facts, RC is a male dominated hobby.  RC appeals to guys, and a handful of girls, but generally speaking (if by “generally” we mean 99%+) this hobby is filled with dudes.  Dudes who love to spend money on RC, tinker, build, wrench and race RC cars. Girls tend to enjoy […]

Explaining RC To The Masses…Good Luck

Explaining RC To The Masses…Good Luck

When I tell a stranger or acquaintance that racing RC cars is my hobby, I usually get one of two reactions. One reaction is often a quick widening of the eyes, a smile, and an eager conversation about how they once owned an RC car…you know, the one with a gold tub chassis, what was […]
The Path To RC Enlightenment

The Path To RC Enlightenment

Perhaps I over-think things, but I’m convinced that there are 3 stages in the life of an RC racer.  Much like the “Seven Stages of Grief,” there seem to be 3 stages of RC racing.  No matter from what region, state, country or province you hail, these stages apply to you if you’ve ever raced […]

Happy 4th of July!

Happy 4th of July!

From all of your friends at Air Age and Radio Control Car Action, have a safe and happy 4th of July! Much like Memorial Day, I plan to run a RC car today…maybe even one with a sparkler attached to it.  Hmm…the project ideas…. Have a good one, everyone.
Product “Testing” Gives Us An Excuse…

Product “Testing” Gives Us An Excuse…

I’ve always believed that “real world” product tests involve using the product in question as much as possible, and then reporting the results.  Product destruction isn’t at the top of my list. Still, I couldn’t help but laugh at our friends over at Big Squid when they posted this video of their Futaba 4PL “durability […]

RC Checklist: Easy Steps To A Great Day At The Track

RC Checklist: Easy Steps To A Great Day At The Track

I had a great club-racing day this past weekend, and it got me thinking: what makes for a great day at the track? Here’s my suggestion for a simple RC checklist you can print, take with you to the track, and mark as each event occurs. RC RACING CHECKLIST 1) Arrive at RC track.  This […]
The RC Industry: We Are Family

The RC Industry: We Are Family

I had the privilege to meet Mike Reedy for the first time many years ago at an IFMAR Worlds event, and although I didn’t know Mr. Reedy as well as many in our industry, I knew immediately that Mr. Reedy was a kind hearted man of character.  In the RC racing industry, Mr. Reedy was […]

It’s Memorial Day! Drive An RC Car!

It’s Memorial Day! Drive An RC Car!

I’ve made up my mind: I’m driving an RC car today.  It’s Memorial Day, and most people think of BBQ’s, pools, the start of summer, and (I hope) honoring the courageous service men and women who’ve died for our freedoms.  Being the RC addict I am, I’m going to burn a few packs through my […]
RC Car Action - RC Cars & Trucks | RC Car Wrecks: The Bad & The Ugly

RC Car Wrecks: The Bad & The Ugly

I witnessed one of the most exciting and dangerous nitro buggy runaways at my local track last week I’ve seen in ages.  Thankfully, no one was injured, though this runaway made a large crowd of onlookers scatter like a flock of pigeons after a gunshot.  It got me thinking about some of the more spectacular RC […]

I like turtles!

I Like Turtles!

It’s Monday, and I’m just sayin’, I like turtles. [youtube]CMNry4PE93Y[/youtube]
It can't always be sunny in So Cal.

It’s A Rainy Day…Time To Clean

It rarely rains in Southern California.  This area is known for its blue, sunny skies nearly year ’round.  We get to play with our RC cars whenever we feel like it.  And sometimes, like today, I actually need to run an RC car for testing…but it’s raining. So, what do I do when it’s raining?  […]
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