Team Talk

 
We spend some time talking with JConcepts Team Drivers to learn a little more about them, their racing background, race day rituals and more.

This week we speak with TLR/JConcepts driver Max Flurer…
 

 

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What was your first R/C car?
Trinity Street spec truck
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When did you start racing?
I have been around RC racing my whole life but I started traveling to some of the bigger off-road races and actually learning about setup in 2010/2011.


What’s your favorite class?

2wd Mod buggy.

What race do you look forward to the most every year?
PNB (Psycho Nitro Blast).

What R/C accomplishment are you most proud of?

Winning the iron man award at PNB a few years ago.

If you could only keep one R/C item what would it be?
My buggy body from last year’s neo buggy race. It was my first and probably only time I’ll get to race outside of the US.

Do you have any race day rituals or superstitions?

Not Really.

When you’re not at the track what do you like to do for fun?

Just hang out at home or go out with some friends.

You know you are addicted to R/C when this happens…..?

It becomes your job.

If you could have one main event back from your past what would it be?

4wd A1 from the 2014 Reedy Race.

How long have you been racing for JConcepts?
4 Years.

What’s your favorite source for R/C news?
LiveRC.com

So I know that you work for Custom Works R/C, What exactly do you do there?
Pack parts, pick orders, pack orders, pack kits and pretty much whatever else needs to be done.

You guys have a famous owner at Custom Works, what’s it like working for NASCAR driver Tony Stewart?
It’s pretty cool. We don’t get to see him as much as some people think we do. He may stop in about 1 or 2 times a year.

You have recently been running the New TLR 22T 2.0, are you looking forward to racing more Stadium Truck class?
Yes I am really looking forward to it.

What’s your favorite JConcepts product?
Dirt Webs

We want to thank you for taking the time to answer some questions. If you’d like go ahead and give a shout out to your sponsors.
Team Losi Racing, Tekin, Spektrum, JConcepts, Horizon Hobby, CR graphics, FDJ motorsports, Ellis machine and Jakes lettering.