8.31.2008

2008 Tumbleweed Classic


The annual Tumbleweed Classic was hosted by Albuquerque Radio Control Off-Road Raceway (ARCOR) in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Losi/Xcelorin drivers Matt Chambers and Dustin Evans competed in the Modified 2WD, 4WD and Truck classes. After four rounds of qualifying on Saturday, Dustin was the Top Qualifier in the Modified 2WD class and Matt was the Top Qualifier in the Modified 4WD class as well as the Modified Truck class. Sunday's A-Main racing was successful for both drivers. In the Modified 2WD A-Main Matt finished in first place with his Losi 1/10 XXX-CR Buggy and Dustin finished in sixth. In the Modified 4WD A-Main Dustin finished in first place with his Losi 1/10 XXX-4 G+ Buggy and Matt took second place. Dustin also took first place in the Modified Truck A-Main using his Losi 1/10 XXX-CRT Racing Truck, and Matt finished in second place. Both drivers were using Losi 5000mAh 20C LiPo battery packs and 1/10 Xcelorin Sensored Brushless Systems in their vehicles. Congratulations to Matt and Dustin on their outstanding achievements.