My location: United States
Nov 1, 2010

We are proud to announce that top-driver Nicolas Rodriguez from France will join Team Serpent Cobra.


His 1st big race with Serpent will be the Pierrefeu GP, which he finished in 4th position in 2009:
1 Yannick Aigoin 82 45.23.52
2 David Ronnefalk MP9/Orion/Aka 81 45.31.46
3 Martin Bayer Eight/Nova/Losi 79 45.12.95
4 Nicolas Rodriguez Eight/Reedy/Aka 79 45.15.45

Below a brief interview.

Q:
What made you decide joining Team Serpent ?

A:
One of reason that i switched is the strong relation i have with Stéphane Jouvel (RB),many great memory!!!
I wanted to have a new challenge, because i am not sure of my level with my car at this moment.
After many test this summer, was very good, i see the results of “ Jo Bac” and “Chef Chef”, my new team mate,wich one stopped convaincing me.
I know the quality of Serpent product, and i think is a good challenge for me and for a nex season with new objectives.

Q:
when did you start rc racing and with which car.

A:
I start racing in the begining of 2003 with Laro rush and OPS engine.

Q:
how old are you, whats our job and "status.

A:
I am 32 years old and i do not work at the moment,i made the babby sitting for my daughter.LOL

Q:
what food you like most.

A:
Aligot, french speciality in Aveyron region.

Q:
what normal 1/1 car you drive ? and which one would you like to have ?

A:
A daddy car LOL,break Renault.I would like to have an Audi RS6, easy for coming to races.LOL

Q:
who is your favourite F1 driver and why.

A:
No favourite F1 driver, many driver in Moto Gp or Cross.

Q:
whats your best result ever ?

A:
I finish second at Euro Warm-up 2005 and again second at Euro champ behind Tortoricci for many seconds at Reims (France).
French cup 2006.

Q:
which big races or series are planned for 2010-2011 season.

A:
GP Pierrefeu in November 2010
GP Montpellier February 2010
Régional champ
French Nat’s (5)
French cup
Efra race
Euro warm-up
Euro A (Sand)
And many other races.

Q:
what equipment are you running for tyres, engines, electronics and specials.

A:
I used RB engine,Ace servo,sanwa transmitter,for tires, nothing of sure for the moment (aka and Procircuit).

Q:
whats your opinion on the Cobra S811 car so far ?

A:
Easy to drive, good motricity and new design on track easily recognizable.

Nicolas Rodriguez