Phend & Richards win at TLR Shootout

Dirt Burners Hobbies and Raceway in Livonia, Michigan hosted the TLR Shootout with over 200 entries. The TQ in the 4WD Modified class went to TLR’s Dakotah Phend which TLR teammate JP Richard lining up in 2nd. In the 7 minute A-main JP put some series pressure on Dakotah in the opening stages but a servo issue made his car hard to drive so Dakotah was able to secure the win. JP came in 2nd followed by Al Horne (Team Associated), Dustin Richards (Team Associated) and Luke Richards (Kyosho) who completed the top 5 result.

In the 2WD class JP Richards looked like the man to beat. After taking TQ in the second qualifier he started from pole but a slight mistake allowed Luke Richards to pass JP the first lap. The TLR driver was able to regain the lead only one lap later and JP instantly started to built a gap that would last till the end handing him the win with Dakotah Phend in 2nd place. Al Horne (Team Associated), Aydin Horne (Team Associated) and Luke Richards (Kyosho) completed the top 5.

Source: TLR [tlracing.com]