Serpent is proud to announce that Top-driver Mike Truhe is joining Team Serpent.

Mike is a highly respected and experienced rc driver with a long list of race victories.

He is an excellent person to help support the growing line of Serpent cars, over 20 already , and more coming, both in offroad and onroad.

Mike will be mainly running the offroad cars in 1/10 and 1/8, EP and GP, and the planned 4wd 1/10 buggies and SCT as well.

Below a brief interview with Mike Truhe.

Q: when did you start rc 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 internationalresult so far ?
A: I have won the 2 wheel drive buggy class ROAR nationals in 2005 and 2010. I also have won the 1/8th 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 most ?
A: 2 wheel drive mod 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 Proline tires

Q; What is your age and occupation ?
A: 30 years old and racing and helping in the development as well
As sales

Q: What is your favorite full scale racing category and driver ?
A: I'd say supercross is my favorite 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. Reedy race, nitro challenge, AMS , all of the nationals Byron's race and many more.

Q: When and where will be your 1st race with Serpent ?
A: Racing the invitational class at the reedy race of champions at OCRC raceway in a few short weeks

Thanks for the brief interview and we hope to see you do well !!

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 :)

Team Serpent