Interview: We discuss TLR with JR Mitch

 

Earlier this week we revealed the news of JR Mitch leaving his long-time ride at Team Associated and moving on to TLR for 2012. While the news came to a major shock to the industry, we wanted to know more behind it! What brought about the change? Was there a falling out between the two?

 

JR was nice enough to sit down and answer a few questions for us that the industry has been wondering since the news was released!

 

 

 

JR: I was first with AE back in 94 – 98, and then I went to work for Schumacher U.S.A. for 98 – 2002 and then went back to AE from then till about 3 weeks ago.
 
LRC: At that time did you see yourself racing for the same company for nearly 14 years?

JR: No, I really didn’t, if I hadn’t had the pleasure of being introduced to Mike Reedy back in the mid 90’s and then teaming up with Jason Ruona in ’09 I don’t think I would still be racing. It’s people like this that make racing enjoyable and fun, I also see these properties in Kevin and everyone at TLR.

LRC: What brought about the shocking change to TLR?

JR: I think the biggest part of my decision to make the change was to have a change and a challenge. 

LRC:  Are there any hard feelings between you and the guys at AE?

JR: No not at all.

LRC: Obviously you will be changing vehicles, are there any other changes in equipment?

JR: Yes, I will be running Orion, Nitrotane, Spektrum.

LRC: What was your first impression of the new TLR vehicles?

JR: Let’s say TLR as a whole has been great, great people welcoming me in with open arms, the vehicles are top notch with high quality and great workmanship.

LRC: Will you be working for TLR as more than a driver in R&D as well?

JR: Mainly a driver here on the Eastcoast, I will still be giving some input as a driver as I did with AE.

LRC: With the new team, will you be travelling to more or less races for 2012?

JR: Mostly the same races as I ran last year.

LRC: Which race are you most looking forward to with the new cars?

JR: ALL! I really enjoy racing and I look forward to all of the races I go to big or small.

LRC: Thank you again JR for taking some time with us today, is there anything you would like to add?

JR: I would like to thank everyone over at AE for all of the years of support and belief in me, I truly appreciate all they have done, I would also like to thank everyone over at TLR for the opportunity, and I really look forward to a great future with TLR.

 

 

After chatting with JR about his changes for 2012, we got a chance to catch up with JConcepts main man, Jason Ruona, who shared this JConcepts video with JR sharing an inside look at his new TLR rides!

 

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