Collection: Tekno RC News
Tekno Team Driver Spotlight: Santos Rodriguez
Tekno Team Driver Spotlight: Santos Rodriguez TH: How old are you and where are you from? SR: I’m 43 and I live in Killeen, TX. I'm originally from San Lorenzo, PR. TH: Favorite Class at the races? SR: Nitro Truggy is my favorite class. When I started racing 1/8th in 2010 the class was very popular and gaining momentum. Racing a much bigger car and wheeling it around track is so cool to me. TH: Best moment with the Tekno Team? SR: 2016 IFMAR Worlds at Las Vegas, NV ranks as one of my best moments with the Tekno
Tekno Team Driver Spotlight: Jared Wiggins
Tekno Team Driver Spotlight: Jared Wiggins TH: How old are you and where are you from? JW: I am 19 years old and from Dixon, Illinois TH: Favorite Class at the races? JW: Definitely 1/8 nitro buggy! The long races, the sound, smell and especially the competition make it the best TH: Best moment with the Tekno Team? JW: I’d have to say this year’s Dirt Nitro Challenge having 4 cars in the Ebuggy main! We went out early to learn as a team and worked together very well all week giving some of the best DNC results yet!
Tekno Team Driver Spotlight: Jeff Portyansky
Tekno Team Driver Spotlight: Jeff Portyansky TH: How old are you and where are you from? JP: I am 40. I currently live in Kingston, Ontario Canada. Moved here after meeting my wife while I was stationed at Fort Drum, NY. But was born and raised in Philadelphia. Go Birds! TH: Favorite Class at the races? JP: Nitro Truggy powered by the BLOK engine. TH: Best moment with the Tekno Team? JP: My best moment was when Matt privileged me to become the Canadian Regional Team Manager for Tekno. TH: What are your racing goals for 2020? JP: Outdoor
Tekno Team Driver Spotlight: David Hemenway
Tekno Team Driver Spotlight: David Hemenway TH: How old are you and where are you from? DH: I just started being able to race in the 40+ class, though haven’t done so yet. I’m from, and back in, New England…though that happened by way of both Canada and California. TH: Favorite Class in school and at the races? DH: My favorite school class was probably AP Chemistry…the teacher was a pyro, and we were always lighting things on fire or blowing things up. In college my favorite classes were my multimedia classes and jazz band (I’ve played trumpet since
Tekno Team Driver Spotlight: Joey Bourdon
Tekno Team Driver Spotlight: Joey Bourdon TH: How old are you and where are you from? JB: I am 14 years old and I am from North Canton, Ohio TH: Favorite Class at the races? JB: My favorite class to race is 8th scale nitro buggy. I’m in love with the new nitro buggy from Tekno and it is really helping me develop as a driver all around. TH: Best moment with the Tekno Team? JB: My favorite moment with the Tekno team was the 2020 Dirt Nitro Challenge, overall it was a great experience and I learned so
Tekno Team Driver Spotlight: Jeremy McGuigan
Tekno Team Driver Spotlight: Jeremy McGuigan TH: How old are you and where are you from? JM: 39 years young from Hickory Pennsylvania TH: Favorite Class at the races? JM: 1/8 electric buggy (with a huge soft spot for 4wd sct) TH: Best moment with the Tekno Team? JM: There have been many! But the one that stands out the most is when I was contacted to take over for Sean Ramos as RTM of the mid-eastern region. The feeling that the brand I rep-resent believed in me enough to offer me the opportunity was very humbling and extremely