While visiting Pemberton Raceworks, I got a chance to meet Hevis. He’s their company mascot. He tried telling me he was the brains of the operation, but I didn’t believe him. He is a Snowbirds celebrity and a staple of the Pemberton crew. He was generous enough to let me ask him a few gripping […]
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Meet the Pros: Hevis – PRW
July 12th, 2012 
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Meet the Pros: Joel Winnicki – PRW
July 11th, 2012 Kevin Also while touring Pemberton Raceworks, we got to chat with VP, Joel Winnicki. Joel is one of the friendliest guys you’ll meet over on the oval track. Let’s find out more about him as he answers our riveting Meet the Pros questions. Name: Joel Winnicki Hometown: Whitesboro, NY Sponsors: Pemberton Raceworks, Castle Creations, BSR, CRC, […]
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Meet the Pros: Steve Pemberton – PRW
July 10th, 2012 Kevin While at Pemberton Raceworks headquarters, we got the opportunity to get some Meet the Pros interviews. First we sat down with PRW President, Steve Pemberton. Let’s see what he had to say! Name: Steve Pemberton Hometown: Whitesboro, NY Sponsors: Pemberton Raceworks, Castle Creations, BSR, CRC, MSA Distributors Day Job: Electronics Systems Consultant for Ingersoll Rand […]
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Pemberton Raceworks: Shop Tour!
July 9th, 2012 Kevin Here is something truly special for you readers. Our first shop tour! Joel Winnicki of Pemberton Raceworks hooked us up with an idea to tour their operation, see what makes them tick, and check out what PRW has in store for the future. For those unaware, Pemberton Raceworks is a company founded by Steve Pemberton […]
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Traxxas Slash 4×4 LCG chassis Shootout!
July 9th, 2012 Matt Did someone say “Shootout”? Are we doing this again?? Really??? You guessed it guys. You know how we love our shootouts here at RCSoup.com. I’m sure you’ve seen our first one, the 2WD Short Course Truck Shootout, and the one that followed.. the 2WD Traxxas Slash LCG Chassis Shootout. With each one we learn a […]
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Meet the Pros: Frank Calandra Jr. – CRC
June 20th, 2012 Kevin The man. The Myth. The Legend. We talked to Frank Calandra Jr. himself at the RC Pro Series. Frank is the man behind CRC (Calandra Racing Concepts). He’s a hobby shop/racetrack owner, as well as the President of CRC on the manufacturing side. CRC is known for their ultra competitive 1/12 and 1/10 carpet on-road […]
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Meet the Pros: John “Whopper” Firsching – CRC
June 17th, 2012 Kevin At the RC Pro Series, we also caught up with Johnnywhopper. John is a CRC employee and one of the local fast guys, especially in 2wd Short Course. Check out what John had to say during his “Meet the Pros” interview! Name: John “Whopper” Firsching Hometown: Rome, NY Sponsors: CRC, Spektrum, Hobbywing, JDJ Vinyl […]
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Meet the Pros: Mark Calandra – CRC
June 15th, 2012 Kevin Also while at the RC Pro Series, we caught up with Mark Calandra of CRC to get one of our Meet the Pros interviews. Mark is no stranger to big races. He’s been all over and is usually an A-main contender. Name: Mark Calandra Hometown: Rome, NY Sponsors: CRC, Losi, Horizon Hobby, Tekin, AKA, Tornado […]
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Meet the Pros: Tom Firsching – CRC
June 14th, 2012 Kevin Meet local hot shoe, Tom Firsching. A CRC native, he races 1/12 on-road carpet as well as nitro 1/8 scale classes outdoors. Tom won the 1/8 Pro Buggy class last year at the Pro Series (@ CRC), edging out Billy Fischer. Tom also recently won the Pro2 & Buggy classes of the most recent CRC […]
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Meet the Pros: Brian “Dumper” Wynn – CRC
June 13th, 2012 Kevin We caught up with local CRC native Brian Wynn this weekend at the RC Pro Series. Wynn is a staple of CRC, being one of their top racers and traveling the country with their amazing carpet cars. He also helps at the track, announcing and doing anything required to help make CRC’s races the best […]
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