1.31.2008

2008 Midwest Nitro Championships

The CRCRC Midwest Nitro Championships, one of the largest indoor nitro events, took place January 18-20 in Columbus, OH. Losi is pleased to announce that the top four spots the 1/10 Gas Truck A-Main included an all-Losi lineup of Adam Drake (TQ) in first place, Allen Horn in second place, Anthony Mazzara in third place and Curt Schlichter in fourth place. The 1/10 Gas Truck division also turned out to be a great place to do some final testing on Losi's newly released and upgraded AD2 ROAR TQ Kit (LOSA0911) for the Team Losi Racing XXX-NT AD2 Truck. The upgraded kit was a success and was used to win all four rounds of qualifying, set the fastest lap and take the top four spots in the finals.

1.22.2008

Losi's David Lim Wins at The Hao Bao Cup

Roger Hamnett, Owner JLP Model Pte Ltd, David Lim, and Bobby, Losi Pitman/MechanicTeam Losi Racings 8IGHT and 8IGHT-T were both top qualifiers at the Hao Bao Cup in Malaysia on Sunday, January 20, 2008. Losi driver David Lim, Malyasias #1 buggy driver, was the top qualifier in the 1/8th Truggy and the 1/8th Buggy classes. Racing his Losi 8IGHT, David was the only driver to successfully complete eight laps during the Buggy qualifier. And in the A-Main Truggy Race, David drove his 8IGHT-T all the way to the win. Congratulations David!

1.15.2008

Losi Slider Celebrity Race a big hit at the Chili Bowl

The 22nd Annual Chili Bowl Midget Nationals took place Jan 7-11th at the Quick Trip Center in Tulsa, OK. This annual winter gathering saw over 285 of the best midget, sprint, late model, and stock car drivers from across the country compete for the honor of having their name added to the famed list of Chili Bowl winners

As part of the festivities surrounding the event, this year R/C racing was added in the adjacent Mustang Arena. Losi representatives were on hand to display several vehicles including their very popular 1/18 scale Slider sprint cars. Six box stock Sliders were also prepared with special event paint schemes for the Losi Celebrity Shootout featuring drivers competing in this year's Chili Bowl.

Racers competed in 5-lap heats with top finishers advancing to the 15-lap A-mains. Wednesday saw California midget ace Johnny Rodriguez edge out NASCAR star Kasey Kahne for the win. On Thursday and Friday it was USAC Sprint and Midget veteran Matt Westfall from Ludlow Falls, OH taking back-to-back wins and beating out several fan favorites including Dave Darland, Cole Whitt and Billy Wease.

Losi would like to thank the following drivers that participated in this year's Celebrity races and we look forward to making this an annual event.




Driver Hometown Series Team
Billy WeaseNoblesville, IN USAC/
NASCAR/
ARCA
Penske Racing
Brad SweetGrass Valley, CAUSACTeam Mopar,
Kasey Kahne
Racing
Brady BaconBroken Arrow, OKUSACTeam Mopar,
Kasey Kahne
Racing
Chase BarberMorgan Hill, CAUSACTeam Barber
Racing
Cole WhittAlpine, CAUSACTeam Red Bull
Danny StrattonIndianapolis, INUSACTeam Arizona,
Michael Burkhart
Racing
Dave DarlandWalton, INUSACTeam Toyota, Performance Racing
David PrickettFresno, CABCRANever Lift
Motorsports
Dustin MorganOwasso, OKUSACDustin Morgan
Motorsports,
Ark Wrecking
Hunter SchuerenbergSikeston, MOUSACTriple Crown
Racing
Jack DoverSpringfield, NEASCSAnderson
Motorsports
Joe BoylesGreenwood, MOPOWR-IMBA Poultry,
Sho-Tyme
Motorsports
Joey SaldanaBrownsburg, INWoO SprintTeam Mopar,
Open Joist,
Kasey Kahne
Racing
John BeasonBroken Arrow, OKSMRSTORO
Lawn Equipment
Johnny
Rodriguez
Elk Grove, CAUSAC WSJ.W. Mitchell
Motorsports
Josh WiseRiverside, CA USAC/
NASCAR/
ARCA
Toyota,
Cruz Pedregon
Racing
Justin AllgaierSpringfield, ILARCAHoosier Tire
Midwest,
Ethanol
Justin MeltonFlower Mound, TXUSACTORO
Lawn Equipment
Kasey KahneEnumclaw, WANASCARMopar, Budweiser,
Kasey Kahne
Racing
Matt WestfallLudlow Falls, OHUSACKLOTZ Synthetic Lubricants
Scott PierovichAlamo, CAUSAC
WS
Mid Coast
Transportation
Tracy HinesNew Castle, INUSACChevrolet,
Tony Stewart
Motorsports
Trish DoverSpringfield, NEASCSMid Coast
Transportation
Wally PankratzOrange, CAUSAC WSPankratz Racing


22nd Annual Chili Bowl Celebrity Race
Celebrity Drivers


(Left to right) Josh Wise, Brady Bacon, Hunter Schuerenberg, Justin Allgaier, Joe Boyles, Johnny Rodriguez, Danny Stratton, Brad Sweet, Kasey Kahne, Joey Saldana, Scott Pierovich, Chase Barber, Tracy Hines, Trish Dover.




Overall Winner Matt Westfall
Dustin Morgan (Left) Dave Darland (Right)

Overall Winner Matt WestfallDustin Morgan & Dave Darland



Drivers line up for a heat race

Drivers line up for a heat race

Team Mopar drivers Brad Sweet, Kasey Kahne, and Joey Saldana
Team Mopar drivers Brad Sweet, Kasey Kahne, and Joey Saldana