On this version of the JConcepts Friday5 we discuss to Ohio group driver, Joey Bourdon!

1. How did you first hear about racing RC vehicles? And what courses did you compete in?

I realized about racing after watching individuals bash with Traxxas Slashes at a campsite after I was 7 or 8 years outdated. My first 12 months racing, I raced 17.5 2wd brief course truck, Pro4 brief course truck and 1/8 electrical buggy.

2. What class do you like to compete in in the present day, and why?

At this time, my favourite class to race is 1/8 Nitro Buggy. There’s actually nothing prefer it to me, the velocity on the prime stage of racing in the present day is unreal and it’s very satisfying making an attempt to push a nitro buggy across the observe for lengthy mains.

3. As a brand new driver for JConcepts in 2023, what do you are feeling you deliver to the group and what are a few of your racing targets?

My first few months with JConcepts have been an unbelievable expertise for us. I really feel that I can have an enormous half in bringing my native space to see the velocity and excellence of JConcepts merchandise. I additionally hope to proceed this to the nationwide stage and proceed enhancing my driving. This 12 months I’ve the purpose of constructing the gasoline nationals buggy finals.

4. In your opinion, when heading to the observe what’s the JConcepts product that could be a will need to have on race day and why?

A will need to have JConcepts product for any observe day is the mixture of the JConcepts Ride Height and Camber Gauges. Setting the fundamentals appropriately is step one to success.

5. Moreover RC racing, what different actions do you take pleasure in?

Except for racing, I’ve a ardour for coaching on the gymnasium. Since I’ve just lately gotten into enhancing my bodily health, my psychological health has had an enormous increase which helps quite a bit making an attempt to race on the highest ranges in RC. The gymnasium is an effective way to get away from the irritating surroundings of the racetrack and I’m completely hooked on placing in all of my effort lifting.