Community –
There is one thing I have noticed in my many years of rc’ing. That no matter what rc scene you are in, there is always a community of like-minded people that you can usually call family.
I’ve done all forms of rc’ing, from bashing, to racing, to building, to scaling, to rock crawling, and now holding events. Through all that time, I’ve never not seen some form of community for whatever I was doing.
Most communities consist of fellow rc’ers doing exactly what you are doing. I’ll give you racing for my example; I spent most of my young adult life throwing 2WD Nitro Stadium trucks around tracks across New England. At my local track there were about 50 of us getting together every Sunday for some very close racing. It started early in the morning to finishing late afternoon to night sometimes. We were also racing for a championship every year. Yes the competition was fierce, and very real, but no matter what, someone was always there to help! If someone would break, or have a catastrophic break-down, we would get together and help whoever was down and out with, parts, labor, or even money if the case arose.
We always wanted to beat you fair and square, not because your car sucked out or you were a bad driver… That’s the type of ribbing we would give each other because we were so close. We hung-out, had BBQ’s went to each others houses and talked rc’s as well as life. You build a great bond with these people, and it’s a great feeling to know they have your back just as you have theirs.
I have been in many rc communities and I must say they are some of the best, loyal, true comrades you can find, even with the one that knows it all, and has done it all. Haha
If you are in to rc, search those others out, as I’m positive they will welcome you in as one of their own. Of course there is…. err, what we call diverse communities, so find the one you like and go for it, or heck, do what I did, start your own! People will see what you’re doing, and will join you. Then you’ll have your own working thriving rc community before you know it!
Remember this as often as you can,
RC’ing is meant to be fun, and is for everyone. Break the stereotypes, and become someone you’d want to RC with.
Much love,
Trevor
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