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Team: Mike Truhe joins Serpent (08/01/2014)

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Cobra 811 Buggy 2.0 1/8 4wd buggy, Cobra Buggy 2.1 4wd 1/8, Cobra Buggy 2.2 GP 4wd 1/8


Serpent is proud to announce that Top-driver Mike Truhe is joining Team Serpent.

Mike is a highly respected and experienced rc driver with a long list of race victories.

He is an excellent person to help support the growing line  of Serpent cars, over 20 already , and more coming, both in offroad and onroad.

Mike will be mainly running the offroad cars in 1/10 and 1/8, EP and GP, and the planned 4wd 1/10 buggies and SCT as well.

Below a brief interview with  Mike Truhe.


Q: when did you start rc racing and with which car ?
A:   I started racing in 1999 with a Losi xx buggy
 
Q: where  is your local track located
A:  my local track is OCRC raceway in Huntington Beach ca
 
Q:  What has been your biggest national and internationalresult so far ?
A:  I have won the 2 wheel drive buggy class ROAR nationals in 2005 and 2010. I also have won the 1/8th nitro buggy nationals in 2008 and also was TQ and runner up at the world championships that same year
 
Q: Which class do you enjoy  most  ?
A:  2 wheel drive mod buggy
 
Q: Which classes will you run with Serpent ?
A:  I will focus on all of the off road classes that serpent will have to offer and possibly might run a few nitro on road events in the future
 
Q: Which radio, engine, electronics and tyres will you use ?
A;  this year I'll be using futaba radios, TOP engines, Novak electronics and Proline tires
 
Q; What is your age and occupation ?
A: 30 years old and racing and helping in the development as well
As sales
 
Q: What is your favorite full scale racing category and driver ?
A:  I'd say supercross is my favorite and Ryan villopoto would be my choice for that
 
Q:  What is favourite food ?
A:   I like a good Italian meal
 
Q: Which main races do you  plan for 2014 ?
A:  I will attend all of the major races here in the USA and hopefully a few international races. Reedy race, nitro challenge, AMS , all of the nationals Byron's race and many more.
 
Q:  When and where will be your 1st race with Serpent   ?
A:  Racing the invitational class at the reedy race of champions at OCRC raceway in a few short weeks
 
Thanks for the brief  interview and we hope to see you do well !!
 
Do you have a nice quote for the Serpent fans ?
A:  just remember to always have a great time at the track and a smile on your face.   That's what it's all about :)

Team Serpent