Drake does the double at 2009 Horizon Shootout

Team Losi are reporting on the 2009 Horizon Shootout was held at J-Tech Racing and Fun in Tilton, Illinois this past weekend amidst the rain drops early in the weekend, but the weather finally broke and the racing began. During Friday’s practice rain out Losi drivers Adam Drake, Billy Fisher and Mike Truhe were on-hand to answer questions, lend advice and offer setup suggestions to anyone in attendance. One round of controlled practice and two rounds of qualifying set the stage for the mains with Billy Fisher TQing both Truggy and Buggy while Dakota Phend TQed the Electric Buggy class. It was the Drake however who took the win in the both classes, beating Fisher to the truggy win by just over a second, and the result was the same in buggy, with the gap slightly larger, while Derek Weatherholt took the 3rd spot in both classes. The 12 minute electric buggy class was won by Alex Sturgeon from Ben Burtle and Dave Henry.

1/8 Truggy
1. Adam Drake 60/ 30:23.086
2. Billy Fisher 60/ 30:24.267
3. Derek Weatherholt 58/ 30:29.481

1/8 Buggy
1. Adam Drake 59/ 30:20.131
2. Billy Fisher 58/ 30:02.758
3. Derek Weatherholt 58/ 30:16.684

1/8 Electric Buggy
1. Alex Sturgeon 23/ 12:32.778
2. Ben Burtle 22/ 12:08.533
3. Dave Henry 22/ 12:14.288

Source: Losi [losiraceresults.blogspot.com]