Who ever the person is that gave this a thumbs down is lame, probably doesn't like pink! she was on point with everything she was saying and love this interview! Great job!
I really appreciate hearing that. Since I am the new guy. First time ripping laps was last season after just nitro monster truck bashing. I bought a used MP9 TKI4 that started life as a ready set(RTR) but was upgraded with every kit part available eventually. The car was very very beat up. It was hard to really drive and keep up on the track. Even after the 110% clinic with ty tessmann having them help me. The car I had was just too far gone to really be able to make it was I wanted to be. So last week I got a mugen mbx8 and fitted it with most the worlds edition upgrades. Gearing and towers. Basically all the big stuff. I’m also getting a flashpoint FP02 engine pipe combo tomorrow. And if it was for people Like yourself I would have just quit after mot having a buggy that would respond to setup changes that way it should have. So now going from an old beat up kyosho to a brand new mugen with a brand new engine. And having good gear to work with I’m hoping I’ll be able to progress and accel much better now.
I could not agree with Rhonda more,,, spot on. This is exactly why we started up Popalong RC... we will be running entry level race meets to encourage new blood into the hobby... we watch to act as a starting point and then hopefully that will lead to more people taking up the hobby .. great video
31 years! You and Adam are my hero's! "I didn't want to be mediocre at it", that's how I feel! But, I am a little on the older than most "Great" racers.😥
Totally agree on making it more affordable. Honestly tires and fuel are the biggest cost, tires being the biggest in 1/8 off road. I wish JConecpts and some of the other tire manufactures would make a set of tires with out rims to be about $30. Tires don't seem to last long, and if they dont work and are worn out, new comers and or kids lose interest if they dont feel like it works. Also, I'm not sure this is something that can be controlled by $45 for a gallon of nitro fuel is a lot of money to some. Need to find a way to make it less.
Fuel is the number one thing new guys and even middle aged working stiffs state at my track why they went from nitro to electric. Tires with newbies on very tight budgets are second so I actually recommend new guys to run harder compounds because they obviously last longer but they are more forgiving(more slide turn traction rolling).
Find and support your local club, get the whole family involved. Get kids outside again and work buddies into it. When I was a young teen I saved up and bought a RC10 and started racing at the local track/hobby store. It kept me out if trouble and I ended up in engineering and machinist work. I run 8th scale nitro now and it's amazing. Sadly the local tracks owner is struggling with his health and I'll need to drive really far to the next track but it's worth it.
Women contributing Great ideas to engineering and design - leading development in NASA, at GM, at Lockheed Martin, and at Mugen-Seiki and JConcepts. The Drake’s are to RC engineering like Antoine Lavoisier and Marie-Anne Pierrette Paulze were to Electricity and Chemistry.
Who ever the person is that gave this a thumbs down is lame, probably doesn't like pink! she was on point with everything she was saying and love this interview! Great job!
Ronda is a true Icon. Race On Girl!
Another great ambassador for our hobby. Ronda Drake is a class act, and the RD edition O.S. Is hot!
I agree. Im a veteran and I prefer club racing for the same reason. Helping guys locally making friends and ripping it up.
I really appreciate hearing that. Since I am the new guy. First time ripping laps was last season after just nitro monster truck bashing. I bought a used MP9 TKI4 that started life as a ready set(RTR) but was upgraded with every kit part available eventually. The car was very very beat up. It was hard to really drive and keep up on the track. Even after the 110% clinic with ty tessmann having them help me. The car I had was just too far gone to really be able to make it was I wanted to be. So last week I got a mugen mbx8 and fitted it with most the worlds edition upgrades. Gearing and towers. Basically all the big stuff. I’m also getting a flashpoint FP02 engine pipe combo tomorrow. And if it was for people Like yourself I would have just quit after mot having a buggy that would respond to setup changes that way it should have. So now going from an old beat up kyosho to a brand new mugen with a brand new engine. And having good gear to work with I’m hoping I’ll be able to progress and accel much better now.
I could not agree with Rhonda more,,, spot on. This is exactly why we started up Popalong RC... we will be running entry level race meets to encourage new blood into the hobby... we watch to act as a starting point and then hopefully that will lead to more people taking up the hobby .. great video
Rhonda is way cooler than Adam.
“Let’s fix the raider!”
Great interview! Please add some pink goodies to the jconcepts lineup. I love having pink on my cars. And couldn't agree more with her on club racing!
Agreed
She's a badass 😎
Turn it Up... JConcepts bringing you RC in a different way!!!! get r done!!!
I fully agree with you Ronda!!
heck yes Rhonda!!!! Local Clubs and tracks and i love where this young ladies head is at... Go All Out RC Orlando!!
Lets make club racing great again.
"hOLd tHE LinE "
Fantastic to see a great interview with a Great Driver of our sport. Cheers!
31 years! You and Adam are my hero's! "I didn't want to be mediocre at it", that's how I feel! But, I am a little on the older than most "Great" racers.😥
Love Rhonda and awesome interview Jason!
Wow man, you got yourself a hell of a catch Adam. A true die hard race girl..🤘🏼
Totally agree on making it more affordable. Honestly tires and fuel are the biggest cost, tires being the biggest in 1/8 off road. I wish JConecpts and some of the other tire manufactures would make a set of tires with out rims to be about $30. Tires don't seem to last long, and if they dont work and are worn out, new comers and or kids lose interest if they dont feel like it works. Also, I'm not sure this is something that can be controlled by $45 for a gallon of nitro fuel is a lot of money to some. Need to find a way to make it less.
One more thing, I think a lot of tracks should take the PHDR racing guide book and adopt it for their tracks. Its loaded with great info.
Most expensive thing in the hobby is tires.
Fuel is the number one thing new guys and even middle aged working stiffs state at my track why they went from nitro to electric. Tires with newbies on very tight budgets are second so I actually recommend new guys to run harder compounds because they obviously last longer but they are more forgiving(more slide turn traction rolling).
Great video jason can't wait to see u at lcrc again this year Mugen challenge
awesome!!
we need more pink items in the rc community!
Your not an old lady on the track! I love you and adam and what you have one for rc racing! Thanks!
Learning about “Flow State”
Find and support your local club, get the whole family involved. Get kids outside again and work buddies into it. When I was a young teen I saved up and bought a RC10 and started racing at the local track/hobby store. It kept me out if trouble and I ended up in engineering and machinist work. I run 8th scale nitro now and it's amazing. Sadly the local tracks owner is struggling with his health and I'll need to drive really far to the next track but it's worth it.
The one person who disliked this video probably lost to Ronda at a race
Women contributing Great ideas to engineering and design - leading development in NASA, at GM, at Lockheed Martin, and at Mugen-Seiki and JConcepts. The Drake’s are to RC engineering like Antoine Lavoisier and Marie-Anne Pierrette Paulze were to Electricity and Chemistry.
Lmaoo she started racing before damn ,we know who the pit boss really is now lol
She needs to push those glasses up on her nose lol!!!! Has she been on jconcepts or did she just get hooked up?
The RC bug is deadly. Once you have it changes you forever. The smell of nitro, the sound of the engines burns into your mind.
? Get on it
RHONDA made PINK HOT. LUTZ MADE PINK COOL 😎
I have more fun club racing too.
Jesus that track is terrible..re layer it