Features
14 | Sonic Slash
We build the ultimate tough truck with on-board audio
By Kevin Hetmanski
30 | Under the Hood: Ryan Cavalieri’s Team Associated SC10.2 Factory Team
Secrets of the ROAR Champ
By Carl Hyndman
44 | Project RC4WD Trail Finder 2
Tricking out the Trail Finder for performance, style, and fun
By Kevin Hetmanski
69 | 1/10 Trail & Scale Truck Guide
31 trail-taming realistic rides
By RC Short Course & Off Road Team
Test Drives
24 | Kyosho Ultima SC6
Kyosho’s top short-course competitor is built
on World champ DNA
By Joel Navarro
36 | Axial Yeti XL Monster Buggy
Axial’s first-ever 1/8 scale pushes the limits
of solid-axle performance
By Kevin Hetmanski
50 | Tower Hobbies Cutback
Tower takes on the 4X4 short-course scene
with a fun, affordable performer
By Joel Navarro
62 | LaTrax SST
This 4X4 fun-runner packs big-truck
features into 1/8 scale
By Peter Vieira
How -Tos
22 | 10-Point Checkup
Get your rig race ready
By RC Short Course & Off Road Team
42 | Adjust Your Slipper Clutch
Don’t waste your time spinning your wheels
By Lito Reyes
57 | 4-Link Tuning Tech
Solid axle setup explained
By Kevin Hetmanski
60 | Win in the Turns
Corner like a pro and bring home the hardware
By Michael Wortel
Departments
10 | Driver’s Seat
Real Fun
By Kevin Hetmanski
82 | Last Lap
RC in the House!
By RC Short Course & Off Road Team
14 | Sonic Slash
We build the ultimate tough truck with on-board audio
By Kevin Hetmanski
30 | Under the Hood: Ryan Cavalieri’s Team Associated SC10.2 Factory Team
Secrets of the ROAR Champ
By Carl Hyndman
44 | Project RC4WD Trail Finder 2
Tricking out the Trail Finder for performance, style, and fun
By Kevin Hetmanski
69 | 1/10 Trail & Scale Truck Guide
31 trail-taming realistic rides
By RC Short Course & Off Road Team
Test Drives
24 | Kyosho Ultima SC6
Kyosho’s top short-course competitor is built
on World champ DNA
By Joel Navarro
36 | Axial Yeti XL Monster Buggy
Axial’s first-ever 1/8 scale pushes the limits
of solid-axle performance
By Kevin Hetmanski
50 | Tower Hobbies Cutback
Tower takes on the 4X4 short-course scene
with a fun, affordable performer
By Joel Navarro
62 | LaTrax SST
This 4X4 fun-runner packs big-truck
features into 1/8 scale
By Peter Vieira
How -Tos
22 | 10-Point Checkup
Get your rig race ready
By RC Short Course & Off Road Team
42 | Adjust Your Slipper Clutch
Don’t waste your time spinning your wheels
By Lito Reyes
57 | 4-Link Tuning Tech
Solid axle setup explained
By Kevin Hetmanski
60 | Win in the Turns
Corner like a pro and bring home the hardware
By Michael Wortel
Departments
10 | Driver’s Seat
Real Fun
By Kevin Hetmanski
82 | Last Lap
RC in the House!
By RC Short Course & Off Road Team