Happy New Year Tamiya drivers and fans!

Today was round 8 of Trackside Hobbies Saturday Night Fever Series here in Milwaukee.  Many team drivers and racers are making the switch to shorter (96mm length) LiPo battery packs.  A little less weight and being able to shift that weight has been very popular and successful.  

I got 3 practice runs in my TRF201 this morning (first run with the short pack, second with my regular length pack and third, back to the short pack).  My 201 felt more nimble with the short pack everywhere on track.  Off-power steering was improved and was consistent through corners.  

I made a small weight placement change by moving the battery pack back a bit in the car and it felt really good all day today.

After 3 consistent 17-lap qualifiers in 2wd modified, I qualified 4th of 11 and finished 6th.  Today's track was quite dry and had low grip, but the battery change and fresh tires made the car very easy to drive fast!

Two 18-lap qualifiers in 4wd modified qualified, started and finished me 2nd of 8 racers.  My TRF511 tonight was also very consistent and fast!  

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