Collection: Tekno RC News
Factory Team Rewind: Joe Bornhorst
Factory Team Rewind: Joe Bornhorst Check out some of Joe Bornhorst's best results with the Tekno RC brand in the last 2 years! 2019 ROAR Etruggy National Champion - This was Joe's 2nd national title and the 3rd for Tekno RC. Joe took the ET48.3 to the win at Adrenaline RC. 2019 Silver State Truggy Champion - Joe has regarded this as possibly his biggest career win taking the title in the South Point Arena with the Tekno NT48.3 2018 ROAR 4wd SC National Champion - Joe grabbed the 1st ROAR title for Tekno at the 2018 ROAR 1/8th
Tekno Team Driver Spotlight: Braxten Culley
Tekno Team Driver Spotlight: Braxten Culley TH: How old are you and where are you from? BC: I am 14 years old and I am from Carthage Missouri. TH: Favorite Class at the races? BC: My favorite class on all tracks is 4wd MOD buggy with the eb410.2. TH: Best moment with the Tekno Team? BC: Getting a career best placement at the Tekno off-road Jam with the eb410.2 would be the best moment with the team. TH: What are your racing goals for 2020? BC: I want to improve my driving especially with the cars to see what they’re capable of. TH:
Tekno Team Driver Spotlight: Shawn Rusin
Tekno Team Driver Spotlight: Shawn Rusin TH: How old are you and where are you from? SR: I’m 48 and from Tucson AZ. TH: Favorite Class at the races? SR: The DB48 in 2.2 Unlimited U4RC, lol. I like my Ebuggy but I do better with an Etruggy, could be my age. My hart is always with the buggy electric and nitro. TH: Best moment with the Tekno Team? SR: February 2018 at DNC. AZU4 held a U4RC Winter Nationals race. This was when Matt Wolter won 2.2 Unlimited with the DB48. Rich Morgen with RC Network introduced me
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