We are happy to bring you all this result, The 2008 Silver State Nitro Challenge Final Buggy and Truggy Result. In the end even after never ending dust and tricky rounds with goggles as compulsory, Mike Truhe from Team Losi captured the podium for Buggy and Ryan Maifield from Team Associated / GRP took his Kyosho ST-RR on top of the podium. Nevertheless, our eyes are still on Jared Tebo. Quite interestingly almost captured both trophy with his O’Donnell Buggy and prototype truggy. Well done and must have have been great show to the spectators.
We just cannot ignore this report aka comment made by our Malaysian Top Offroad Buggy and Truggy racer, Mr David Lim, at one of the Malaysian Thread in rctech. Go ahead, read what he said and tell us later why he is always on the top podium and why he is always so kind to all of us. Great personality and work ethic - is a formula that equal champion in itself. No wonder he is sponsored by many companies and currently is under Team Losi Malaysia and Werks Racing Malaysia.
To My Friends & Off-Road Lovers,
To be frank, I have been thinking for quite sometime should I write out something to share my experiences. Today I have made up the decision, and decided to put in writing and I totally have no intention to hurt anyone feelings nor create any unnecessary forum wars ok. If I unintentionally said something wrong, kindly accept my apologies. Nor I am trying to show off my collection of achievements ya. I have been following up on this forum since the day Danny posted it, lots of enthusiastic potential participants been asking questions and inputting personal thoughts and opinions. I hope you guys have gotten a satisfy reply from the organizer and I personally appreciate those feedbacks from you guys ya.
The 2008 National series is just around the corner, taking this opportunity I would like to share my personal experience and the benefits that I have gain from participating in series races for the past few years. I guess the history should began with thanking Mr. Thomson Chong (JSA) where he started the JSA 7 rounds series from November 2003 and ended on April 2004. In my opinions Thomson efforts have revolutionized the way off road racing have been conducted in the pass years. The series began with average participants of 30 drivers and as time flies only left back approximately 10 to max of 12 guys racing for the remaining series. Although is a small crowd I have not gave up racing coz the track was so challenging where full up big jumps, followed by multiple jumps and etc. I have never experience this sort of fun before and I have learned so much to up grade my driving and jumping skills. At the end of the series I finished 3rd overall with Jessel (HPC) being the champ.
During this 7 rounds of racing besides having the chance to gain more racing track time, I am glad they were this group of friends sitting around at the pit areas for me to exchange knowledge, answer my doubts in set up and etc. This is the best time for me to learn and picked up experience from the old timers and experience drivers in off road scene.
The trend continue in June 2004 and ended on April 2005, we had the RCAC 6 round series. I am proud to say I managed to finish as the overall Champ this time and I have improved a lot. Being the national champ and move on to race in my very first FEMCA in Malang Indonesia. The outing was great but not my result was up side down…hehe, overall finishing 98th position out of 150 drivers if not mistaken. That time I was so disappointed and I took the opportunity to speak to some of the best factory drivers in Asia and world level. For example, Atsushi Hara, Kenji Osaka, Cheng Wu Jung (Taiwan No.1) and discover my biggest weak points were badly lack of racing experience and track time. I sit back and think for a while, I practice extremely hard prior to FEMCA I would probably say I have spent so much money on my affordable level to purchase the best equipment for the race and yet I still way behind. That was the time I realized a besides participating on those ad-hoc major event l
ike LPR Master, Hobao Cup and etc is not sufficient. Participating in a series race is the best way for me to have constant measurable race time and polished up my driving skills. I was so much looking forward to race on the next coming series race.
Prior to last year 2007 FEMCA in Pattaya, we had a 3 rounds series. The competition was so intense throughout the series. But it was a good warmed up and preparation prior to FEMCA. With all these real time racing practices, I am glad I able to finish in the top 15th position for my 2007 FEMCA race. I will continue to chase for top 10 in the next FEMCA. 1 of the biggest problem in Malaysia off road scene is that we are badly lack of races. For myself as a sponsor driver today, I guess max max I get to race about 12 to 15 races in a year, comprising Malaysia major events like Hobao Cup, LRP Master, HPC International, national series (3 – 5 races) and some overseas racing. But my teammates in Europe or preferably US they can complete the same amount of races in just 1 quarter of the year. That is why these guys are extremely fast, constant race environment practice, sharing of knowledge and vast improvement in driving skills = great fun and victory.
If possible I urge all my friends and a new joiners to off road hobby come and participate in the 2008 national series. With great blessing from the God, I hope everyone can run in all the 5 series. I have seen some posting where people were so concern the lucky draws and etc, once again I have no intention to offend anybody. Is that really important? Honestly my personal answer is “No”. Those are just additional excitement thanks to our local hobby shops generosity to sponsor engines and etc to build up the crowd. But the experience of off road racing one will gain at the end of the series worth way much above the price of an engine. I can have the best engine where money can buy, but I don’t have the skill set to put the engine power into great use even the best factory modified engine will just transform into a normal engine in the eye of the spectators.
I guess I have been a little long winded, once again looking forward to see you guys on March 16th and lets race ok. To conclude this, thousand of apologies if my posting has hurt anyone feelings! At the end of the day I am just another off road lovers who enjoys the hobby very much. Trust me and please give Danny and gang your support where these guys have been working so hard over the months planning up the event, finding sponsors and etc. Why would 1 bother to do all these for charity, these guys earn nothing because of the passion in off-road they are doing all for us.
Take care & Cheers!
Regards,
David Lim
(Werks Racing & Team Losi)
The above picture is one of his latest achievement, Top Qualified (TQ) the recent Hobao Cup and also TQ’ing the truggy class and winning it at the end. You can check his other achievement in his own David Lim Archive Category. Yes, we do keep track of our own top man. Go go David Lim.
Awesome video coverage by the UndergroundRC.com on the Nitro Challenge Pro A Main final. This is totally a cool video where you can see the how intense the race was. Especially the battle between Mike Truhe and Ryan Cavalieri at the final seconds. Some call it a controversial pass, some just said it is a normal race style of passing. We are not taking side here. We know we enjoy it and we believe so did the spectators there. I think it is true, if you could attend one race only in a year, this could be the one - in USA of course. So enjoy it.
If you could not see this flash embedded player, you can also direct viewing it by clicking here. (more…)
Team Losi has released new Eclipse 1/8th Buggy Tires for all. As the track keep changing, keep challenging racer to find new setup for mere good traction, Losi once and for all produce this incredible Eclipse buggy tire with pattern that promises good traction.
They are supplied with moulded foam inserts, matching the contour of the tire profile. No need trimming here. They are available in silver and red compound. They claimed to last for the whole one hour long mains with enough traction till the end.
The Hobao Cup Annual 2008 Race is finally over. Interestingly the result seems to be monopolized by the Team HongNor from Singapore. So it seems. At front, we would like to congratulate Wenyi from Team Hongnor Singapore for winning the 1/8th Buggy class and almost captured the Truggy class as well. Next is of course to our buddy, Malaysian top driver, David Lim from Team Losi / Werks for Top Qualifying (TQ) the Buggy and winning the Truggy class. Well done both of you.
Moreover, from the sources we have, the Hobao Malaysia organizer, led by Mr. Thompson Chong has been reportedly done a very good job. We have done our check, it is indeed a very successful event and everytime, every year, lesser people complaint due to their awesome job on handling situation. As reported by friend, great food and if we have to mention, no marshaling job too.
Hobao Cup 2008 Final Result Buggy class:
1. Wenyi - X1CR - Singapore
2. Indra - Xray - Indonesia
3. San Miao - Hobao Hyper - Taiwan
4. Glenn Puah - Xray - Singapore
5. Luigi - Xray - Singapore
6. Cai Seong - Mugen - Malaysia
7. Alvin Lam - Mugen - Malaysia
8. Lai Kok Heng - OCM - Malaysia
9. Stanley W - Xray - Indonesia
10. David Lim - Losi 8ight - Malaysia (TQ)
My friend, Mr Lai Kok Heng is a very senior offroad racer but he was still up there with the best. Well done Kok Heng!
Truggy class:
1. David lim - Losi 8ight-T Malaysia (TQ)
2. Wenyi - HN X1CRT - Singapore
3. Eric siow - Losi 8ight-T - Malaysia
4. Ramesh - Losi 8ight-T - Malaysia
5. Cj - GS XUT - Malaysia
6. Lai Kok Heng - Kyosho ST-R - Malaysia
7. Mike T - HN X1CRT - Malaysia
8. Nasir - Mugen MBX5T- Malaysia
9. Lim kok beng - Hobao - Malaysia
10. Foong SW - HN X1CRT - Malaysia
Pictures will be available as soon as possible as when it’s available. Sorry.
We covered the previous 2006 Neo Race done by our news partner, Neobuggy.net of which won by Adam Drake with his Team Losi cool rides. Now on its 3rd time, it simply be called the Neo08. Here thanks to news from our partner, RedRC.net, we got you covered. Neobuggy.net is once again hand-in-hand with DXR, known for their excellence event organizer, guaranteeing next year event on the Easter 2008, 21st to 24th March, another race event to look forward to. We surely can’t wait.
We just found out about this and we could not wait to share our fellow racers especially if you reside in Malaysia. The House of Triunity Sdn Bhd, a local Malaysian private company, is actually an official distributor for this great brand from USA, The Team Losi Racing products. One of the products that we are featuring today is the new Team Losi 8ight Race Roller.
Interesting news here. Is there really a Team Losi Xray Hybrid Buggy here? Now, this news which had been featured at Neobuggy.net is actually Jon Hazlewood’s Xray XB8 Buggy.
Check the font upper arm linkage, any familiarity with the other branded buggy from USA? (more…)
Updated report from our RC Partner, RedRC.net, that Adam Drake become the Top Qualifier again in the Pro Buggy class in the Silver State Nitro Challenge 2007 after a very convincing TQ in the Truggy class on Friday.
This is the race, the big race that everyone been waiting for. The 2007 Silver State Nitro Challenge Race. It is situated at Boulder City Raceway Las Vegas USA. the race will be held for 4 days starting from 22nd March to 25th March 2007. Thanks to Philip of Neobuggy.Net and Eoghain of RedRC.Net. Please visit them for thorough exclusive reviews and pictures.
At the last check,
Final Results Truggy A
1. Adam Drake - Losi |Trinity Drake
2. Mike Truhe - Losi | Novarossi
3. Cody King - Kyosho | Sirio
4. Bobby Tillman - Mugen | Ninja
5. Travis Amezcua - Losi | Novarossi
6. Ryan Lutz - Kyosho | Sirio
7. Kris Moore - Mugen | Ninja
8. Jeremy Kortz - HoBao | Werks
9. Taylor James - Jammin | OS
10. Scott Hughes - Mugen | OS
*** another news: Big Bore Shock of Kyosho: Body Diameter: 18mm, Inner diameter: 16mm and Pistons: 4 Holes
These shocks have been seen on the cars of Yuichi Kanai and Cody King at this weeks Silver State race, but World Champ Mark Pavidis didnt get a set, and by the looks of them they are in the pre production stage of development.
ROBINSON RACING PRODUCTS (RRP) is proud to announce their latest addition to their extensive line of high-performance precision gears and drive related accessories. Now available are extra hard steel spur gears and clutch bells for the highly popular Team Losi 8IGHT buggy. The spur gear and clutch bell are precision CNC machined from steel and then hardened for the ultimate in performance and durability.
Losi 8ight extra hard 13t steel clutch bell—item no. 9013; $18.95 (retail)
Losi 8ight extra hard 14t steel clutch bell—item no. 9014; $18.95 (retail)
Losi 8ight extra hard and extra wide steel 48t spur gear—item no. 9048; $26.95 (retail)
Latest news from Neobuggy.net, Team Losi drivers Adam Drake and Aaron Waldron battled in the 1/8 Buggy A main of the Losi Winter Nitro Points Series with each other and traffic all the way through, in the end Aaron finished 0.60 sec ahead of Adam, taking the win.
1. Aaron Waldron - Losi/Trinity Drake
2. Adam Drake - Losi/Trinity Drake
3. Mike Acero - Mugen/(NA)
The full A Main results for Dirt Nitro Challenge just out. Thanks to our reliable rc partner, Neobuggy.net. It can considered a very important race especially for the USA market. New birth of buggies, like Team Associated RC8 buggy, Jared Tebo’s O’Donnell and Team LOSI 8ight buggy and 8T, the truggy. They all there to compete the best of the best and may i say, the bragging right among them. Do not forget, this race also open to all. Yannick Aigoin was there with his Team XRAY XB8 and XT8 truggy too.
I just found this “RC Driver Testing the Team LOSI 8ight Buggy”, when i was surfing for good RC Video in the YouTube website. I just do 1/8 scale off road nitro RC search, and boom, this video comes out. The best part is, the driver is from RC Driver editor, Mr. Frank Masi. Enjoy it. By the way, Great driving Frank!
RC Driver Magazine’s Frank Masi takes the Team Losi 8ight Buggy to Wolcott Hobby and Raceway in CT for testing. The 8ight is powered by a Trinity Drake Engine and Trinity Fuel. The buggy is also equipped with JR Servos and Panther tires. (more)
Now is this for real? There were more CEN Matrix TR Truggy drivers in A Main compares to other established brand in the recent 2007 LOSI Nitro Winter Champ?? YES, THEY WERE! Just incredible. This shows that once and for all that CEN Matrix TR is better and capable to be among the elite. Racers should not discount this truggy out when choosing for their first or next ride. It may be your ticket to podium finish.
All 4 Cen drivers made the A-main at the 2007 Losi Nitro Winter Champs.
Andy Smolnik - 4th
Gene Hickerson - 5th
Kyle Sokol - 8th
Chris Sytsma - 12th
There was 4 Cen Matrix TR Arena’s, 3 Losi Protos, 1 Kyosho, 1 Jammin, and 2 Mugens.
This is what Machine RC said about the truggy… at rctech:
You don’t have to be ‘the Drake’, ‘Peanut’, or ‘Truhe’, work at Team losi, and race/practice every day for a living to make the A-main at a National race when driving an inexpensive CEN Racing Buggy or Truggy.
Kyle Sokol is a 19 year college student who has only been racing nitro off-road for 1 year. Chris Sytsma had never driven the TR Arena before Thursday. He practiced only 1 tank (as did I and Smolnik and Sokol because of the rain) and we all made the A-main. Sokol had problems in qualifying with a bad fuel filter that kept cutting the fule line, so he had to bump up from the C-main. The Matrix TR Arena is bullet proof, steers like a buggy, and handles the jumps and bumps 100 times better.
The 3 Losi drivers were faster on the tight blue groove layout, but they were all there practicing Tuesday before it rained on Wed and Thu.
Thanks to Dennis “2D” Adams aka 2DMaxLST, from rctech and LSTforums, this engine comes to the spotlight again. Somehow, this STS 21T engine seems to belong to the right people destined to be on the podium, aHa! Just check the porting work. It comes out of box like that and its not expensive at all. Well done to STS Taiwan.
Yes, this i’ve been waiting for. A race video compilation for the Neo Invitational Indoor Track Race. Where Adam Drake conquered it with his Team Losi 8ight buggy and truggy. Philips of Neobuggy.net willingly share this to us all. Thanks there.
Click for video inside… (more…)
Yes Team LOSI 8ight Buggy and 8ight-T, Truggy dominates from practice to the end of A-Main Final of The Indoor Neo Invitational Race. Now, who’s the driver? After all the posts i’ve been updating you all, no idea? Of coz the great Adam Drake himself!
Adam Drake got the TQ shot when he broke the 9 laps in qualifying, alone!!! His Losi 8ight is Untouchable! He also hold the TQ for Truggy but in a closer fight with Robert Battle… but stil 10 secs advantage.
Ok here it is, the updates after Round 4. Drake leads in Buggy and Truggy class.
You noticed the RX title.. thats for “Rally Cross” class aka Buggy for us all. Hehehee.
For the time being, as at our local time(now 10:12am GMT+8hrs), I saw Andrew Smolnik leading in the Truggy class with his CEN Matrix Arena, I believe. Followed by Robert Batlle and Greg Degani. The list looks like this:
I just got to share this shots from mach51(rctech). Its a Team Losi LST2. Now, u all comment me, is this cool or what? I love to have this ride for my collection. But if only our LHS bring one to our shore
To see clickable bigger picture, click down here… (more…)
Gary Guest won the Buggy A main at Revelation Raceway after a close battle with Jeremy Kortz this weekend. Truggy Results
Guest and Kortz battled for the lead the entire main event. Driving just inches from each other,and exchanging the lead at least 7 or 8 times, the race was both exciting and intense. In the final minute of the race Guest pulled away to a few second lead, giving him the advantage needed to hold on for the win.
Considering throwouts for the series, Guest and Kortz go into round 4 tied for the points lead. (more…)
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YES, THEY WERE! Just incredible. This shows that once and for all that CEN Matrix TR is better and capable to be among the elite. Racers should not discount this truggy out when choosing for their first or next ride. It may be your ticket to podium finish.
