Author - Chris Figueroa
Had a great weekend with everyone. Stepped up to Intermediate class finally and my Caster Racing rides were solid all weekend and I was competitive which was all I wanted.
1st thing is to thank my wife Maribel Figueroa! She usually dont come to the races but this time she pit for me and we had a head set. Hearing her and talking to her the whole 30 min main had me calmer then I've ever been on the driver stand. Not a single shake . She really is my soul mate and best friend.
The Caster Nitro NTO821.2 didnt miss a beat the whole 30 min A- main and 3rd overall! Also Congrats to Rich Nichols for also getting the NTO821.2 4th on the podium showing these cars can handle the abuse and finish these races when some cant. DIALED-RC V4 USS tires gave me grip the whole main. Sidewinder RC Racing Fuel, Morgan Fuels stayed consistent and didnt touch my needles for 3 days since the first startup Friday. Vision Racing Products pistons/oils and Team Exalt batteries kept every going smooth. CenFlo R/C decals had the ride looked sharp!
E-buggy was also very good. Finished 6th and 9th but didnt run my last mains (wanted to watch the superbowl ). Was a stacked main. Hard to catch and pass anyone. After the first few laps it seemed you stayed where you were so a good start was key to stay towards the front. Also ran DIALED-RC V4's and same VRP, Team exalt products.
The Buggyland layout was great and the track didnt get rutted or blown out all weekend. Shaun Morrow ran a flawless program! The Caster Team did great, Steve Szykulski, Grc Bob Trimm, Jake Salvati, Rich Nichols worked hard all weekend. Can't wait for where the race takes place next year!
Thanks to GRC Highlights for some pics!