Posts Tagged ‘spektrum’

Spektrum DX3C Review

Spektrum is one of the most well known names in RC radio systems. They offer everything from a bare bones radio that comes with a lot of the Losi and other Horizon Hobbies RTR RC cars (DX2E and the older Losi 2.4 ghz radio), all the way up to a full on racing style radio […]

Meet the Pros: Billy Fischer – TLR

Top Gun at the Pro Series @ CRC was Billy Fischer. Billy drives for TLR, and he shut out the competition taking both Pro Truggy and Pro Buggy A-Main Victories. Billy has actually attended a number of  CRC big events, having been here  for the last few Pro Series races. He gave us a few […]

Meet the Pros: Frank Calandra Jr. – CRC

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 […]

Meet the Pros: John “Whopper” Firsching – CRC

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 […]

Meet the Pros: Mark Calandra – CRC

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 […]

Meet the Pros: Tom Firsching – CRC

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 […]

Meet the Pros: Brian “Dumper” Wynn – CRC

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 […]

CRC Raceway Announces Intergalactic Short Course Championships race

Tired of all these Regional, National, and even Worlds races? Well, CRC Raceway has announced the 1st Annual INTERGALACTIC Short Course Championships. It will be the biggest race in the Universe! In all seriousness, the classes will be as follows: 4wd Open Short Course 2wd Open Short Course 2wd Stock Short Course (13.5**) Stock Short […]

Caster Racing EX1.5R Buggy – Build

This year I decided it was time to jump into the ever growing 1/8 Electric Buggy class. I could have gone with one of the more mainstream rides, but when I saw the Caster Racing EX1.5R I was intrigued. First of all I wanted a kit. I enjoy building my cars first, because it makes […]

Meet the Pros: Phillip Atondo – TLR

When I was talking to Matt Chambers at Motorama, I sat in the empty chair next to him at his table. We talked for just a few minutes before someone tapped me on the shoulder, needing his seat back. Low and behold, Phillip Atondo, in the flesh! Phillip is no stranger to Motorama. He won […]

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