Drake dominated Buggy class at Big Apple Novarossi Challenge

0 July 14, 2016, 1:37 p.m.

By Aaron Waldron
LiveRC.com

Race report from Adam Drake:
www.mugenracing.com

Last weekend Barnstormers R/C Raceway hosted the annual Novarossi Challenge. Also know as the Big Apple Challenge, the event hosted the best drivers from the east coast as well as Adam Drake, Ryan Lutz, and Cole Ogden. Adam Drake won his 20-minute buggy semi final and started on pole for the 45 minute final. Drake controlled the race from start to finish after a battle early with Mugen Seiki teammate Cole Ogden. In the end, Drake took the victory by over a lap!

Adam Drake also finished second in electric buggy and third in nitro truck.

Products used by Adam Drake:

Mugen Seiki MBX7R buggy.
Novarossi Drake engine with 41021 header, and 9901 pipe.
Pro-Line Holeshot 2.0 and Bowtie 2.0 (X3), Velocity wheels, and Trifecta lexan wing.
Hitec Lynx 4S radio and Hitec 9370 and 9380 servos.
Flash Point 30% fuel, filter, 2500mah receiver and transmitter battery.
ProTek accessories

Thank you to Rohan Grant and everyone from Barnstormers. Also a huge a huge thank you to Novarossi Direct and Hitec for providing amazing raffle prizes!!