March 20, 2013
August 2012
Team USA for the 2013 F3A World Championships in South Africa.
From left to right Team Futaba members Brett Wickizer, Andrew Jesky, Jason Shulman. Congratulations, what a great team.
2012 F3C Helicopter National Championships
Team Futaba/Thunder Tiger at the 2012 F3C Helicopter National Championships and US Team Selection for the F3C team that will represent the United States at the 2013 F3C World Championships in Poland.
Team pilots Nick Maxwell and Daniel H iatt finished 2, 3 at the Team Trials and will represent the United States next year. Teammate Wayne Mann finished in 4th and will serve as the alternate for the team.
From left to right: Dwight Shilling, Tim Diperi, Dave Sellars, Wayne Mann, Nick Maxwell, Nob Muraki, Gordie Meade, Daniel Hiatt, Cliff Hiatt, Dennis Purdusky, Mike Goza.
Congratulations!
June 2012
Futaba signs Ryan Maifield
When you talk about top drivers, there's one name that always appears at the top of the list...Ryan Maifield.
And when you compete at the top levels of racing, knowing your equipment is dependable gives you peace of mind. That confidence is a huge advantage anytime, and especially heading into the IFMAR 1:8 Off-Road World Championships later this year.
Futaba is pleased to announce that Team Associated's Ryan Maifield will be using the Futaba 4PKS system, Futaba brushless and high-voltage servos in all of his vehicles. It's already proven to be a winning combo. Ryan's first race with all-Futaba equipment was The Big One at LCRC Raceway (host of the ROAR 1:8 Off-Road Nationals), where he dominated the track and the competition.
Team Futaba is proud to welcome Ryan Maifield to the team and we look forward to many championships together.
UPDATE: As this announcement was being prepared, Ryan Maifield set off for Cullman, Alabama, on a mission to destroy the competition at the 2012 Alabama Manufacturer Shootout. Maifield laid down the TQ in each class, sending a clear message that he was the man to beat. And when the mains rolled around, it was Game Over! Two huge races in a row…two huge sweeps in a row. Could it be the radio? We like to think so!
July 2011
Futaba and Dirt Burners Pull Off Another Race for the Ages!
5th Annual Futaba / O.S.® Engine Nitro Challenge
St. Louis, Missouri
July 15-17
Once again, the St. Louis Dirt Burners crew did an awesome job at prepping a track that would be extremely fun, yet extremely challenging to the racers. With the heat index in the upper 120 degrees and track temps above 150 degrees, the battles were not only against the other racers, but the elements as well. This year, however, Mother Nature did give us a break with absolutely no rain in the forecast.
It was another great year for entries at just over 250, and the excitement of each main event was electrifying. With the Intermediates and Experts running for Futaba radios, O.S. Engines and Futaba servos, most of the races came down to the last lap. The Pro drivers were racing for cold, hard cash and had to do it based on scores from the double A main format.
Pro Dash for Cash
| This year's dash for cash was absolutely amazing with all six drivers actually leading a lap. When all of the dust settled, it was Futaba, O.S. and O'Donnell driver Josh Wheeler taking the $100.00, the $25.00 bonus for running a Futaba radio and O.S. engine, and the coveted pole position for the first A main. |
Intermediate Arena Truck A Main
1st Brent Burns = Futaba 4PKS
2nd Robbie Seehafer = Futaba S9156 and S9157 Servo
3rd Bill Mason = Futaba S9157 Servo |
Intermediate Buggy A Main
1st Chris Fugate = Futaba 4PKS
2nd Bill Mason = Futaba S9156 and S9157 Servo
3rd Richard Hess = Futaba S9157 Servo |
Expert Arena Truck A Main
1st John Rodgers = O.S. 21XZ-B Engine
2nd Wes Lawrence (TQ) = Futaba S9156 and S9157 Servo
3rd Blake Everett = Futaba S9157 Servo |
Expert Buggy A Main
1st Nigel Townsend = O.S. 21XZ-B Speed Engine
2nd Chris Marrant (TQ) = Futaba S9156 and S9157 Servo
3rd Jaun Hurtado = Futaba S9157 Servo |
Pro Arena Truck A Main
1st Jason Branham = $400.00 (Futaba - O.S. Engines)
2nd Jimbo Kvidera = $250.00
3rd Sonny Ochoa = $100.00 |
Pro Buggy A Main
1st Ryan Lutz = $400.00
2nd Josh Wheeler = $250.00 (Futaba - O.S. Engines)
3rd Jason Branham = $100.00 (Futaba - O.S. Engines) |
Futaba and O.S. would like to thank all the racers and the entire Dirt Burners crew for their hard work and support. We look forward to the 6th annual Futaba / O.S. Engine Nitro Challenge at Dirt Burners in 2012!
Congratulations to Team Futaba member Dave Johnson! Dave flew his big Albatross to become the new National Champion in Designer Scale at the US National Championships last weekend. Dave guides the Albatross with a Futaba 14MZ.
June 2011
Congratulations to Team Futaba member Kurt Koelling, he was crowned the new National Champion for Scale Aerobatics at the US National Championships today. Kurt was followed by the following Team Futaba members that also put in stellar performances. 3rd Brian Sanik, 4th Team Manager Frank Noll, 5th Will Berninger. Well done everyone!
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