On this version of the JConcepts Friday5 we speak to Alabama workforce driver, Jerrid Wright!

1. If you first obtained into RC racing, what professional driver did you look as much as and why? Or perhaps there was an area/regional driver that you just adopted?

I actually didn’t know a lot about RC racing or that there have been professional drivers on the time, however Ben Robbins principally took me underneath his wing and taught me the fundamentals and pushed me to follow extra. RC racing helped me get via a very darkish time in my life. Tremendous grateful for the fellowship it has dropped at my life.

2. For this 12 months, what races are you trying ahead to attending and why? They are often native, regional, nationwide, and so on?

Actually trying ahead to the season opener at RC3 (Rocket City Radio Controlled Race Club) in Huntsville, AL. I took a hiatus not too long ago to simply mentally focus and spend time with my spouse and son! I actually wish to journey extra this season and meet new folks within the pastime.

3. When life interferes and you’ll’t wheel your RC automotive, how do you quench your thirst for RC? Do you’re employed in your automotive, take heed to a RC podcast, watch some racing movies, learn RC magazines or books, and so on?

Spending time with my household, gathering silver or going to the capturing vary. Watching SIC (Southern Indoor Championship) and AMS (Alabama Manufacturer Shootout) on YouTube, or simply gaming on Xbox.

4. So far what’s your favourite JConcepts product of all time and why?

Most undoubtedly the Combo Thumb Wrench. It’s simply accessible and doesn’t take up a variety of room in my pit house.

5. Moreover RC racing, what different actions do you get pleasure from?

If I’m not racing I’m often at a race observe someplace. My cousin and good good friend each race. I’m both there with them or watching racing on television with my son.