Serpent is proud to announce that Top-driver Mike Truhe is joining Team Serpent. Mike Truhe, is a highly respected and experienced RC driver has joined the Serpent race team team where he will mainly race their off-road cars in 1:10 and 1:8, EP and GP, and the planned 4WD 1:10 buggies and SCT as well. Here is a brief interview with Mike:.

Q: When did you start racing and with which car ?
A:  I started racing in 1999 with a Losi XX buggy.

Q: Where is your local track located?
A:  My local track is OCRC raceway in Huntington Beach, CA.

Q:  What has been your biggest national and international result so far ?
A:  I have won the 2WD buggy class at the ROAR Nationals in 2005 and 2010. I also have won the 1:8 nitro buggy nationals in 2008 and also was TQ and runner-up at the world championships that same year.

Q: Which class do you enjoy the most ?
A:  2WD modified buggy.

Q: Which classes will you run with Serpent ?
A:  I will focus on all of the off-road classes that Serpent will have to offer and possibly might run a few nitro on-road events in the future.

Q: Which radio, engine, electronics and tyres will you use ?
A: This year I’ll be using Futaba radios, TOP engines, Novak electronics and Pro-Line tyres.

Q; What is your age and occupation?
A: I am 30-years-old and will be helping in development as well as sales.

Q: What is your favourite full scale racing category and driver ?
A:  I’d say supercross is my favourite and Ryan Villopoto would be my choice for that .

Q:  What is favourite food?
A:   I like a good Italian meal.

Q: Which main races do you  plan for 2014 ?
A:  I will attend all of the major races here in the USA and hopefully a few international races. The Reedy Race, Nitro Challenge, AMS , all of the nationals , the Byron race and many more.

Q:  When and where will be your first race with Serpent ?
A:  Racing the invitational class at the Reedy Race of Champions at OCRC raceway in a few short weeks.

Q: Do you have a nice quote for the Serpent fans?
A:  Just remember to always have a great time at the track and a smile on your face. That’s what it’s all about!

Source: Serpent