Reaching the top again is the theme of my '24 season as I have been able to put my Kyosho vehicles on more podiums as I travel around the world! I was able to put in some great results this year, especially in the latter portion of the year in what is continuing to be a stronger field of talent everywhere we go. Another year of working with "Lil Bump" and his dad has proved to benefit both our programs as we continue to push Kyosho back to the forefront of the field. Also having the privilege of working with JQ at Invisible Speed and receiving some of his knowledge has bolstered our results throughout the year.
Best Results of the '24 Campaign:
TNR Amain Challenge Nitro Buggy - 3rd
Asian Buggy Championships New Zealand Nitro and Ebuggy - TQ+1st 🥇🥇
Motorama Ebuggy - TQ+1st 🥇
PNB Etruggy - TQ+1st 🥇
Silver State Etruggy - 2nd
Kyosho Classic - Nitro Buggy + Ebuggy TQ+1st 🥇🥇
Wicked Weekend - Nitro Buggy 2nd, Ebuggy 3rd
Mugen Challenge - Nitro Buggy 1st 🥇, Ebuggy TQ+2nd, Nitro Truggy TQ+1st 🥇, Etruggy TQ+1st 🥇
Adrenaline Invitational - Nitro Buggy + Ebuggy Invitational Champion 🥇
US Open - Nitro buggy 3rd, Ebuggy TQ+2nd, Nitro Truggy 1st 🥇
Also finishing every Nitro buggy main all year long with numerous 1hr, 45min, and 30 min mains has been a great accomplishment and shows the reliability of my equipment!
The big assistance for me this year has been both JQ's help with his Invisible Speed and also the new KPI hubs from Kyosho that should be available early in '25 for the buggies especially. Once we received those parts I have been compeititve in the buggy classes at the top in nearly every event.
I have now been at this professional R/C career for 19 years. While I still don't have a lot of time to practice, my focus has begun to shift to healthier eating and building some strength/endurance to mitigate age. In 2025 I will be qualified to run in the 40+ class, but as of now I think i'll stick with trying to beat the youngsters. 😆
Here is how long I have been with each of my 2024 sponsors:
Kyosho America – 3 years (5.5 years total)
Alpha Plus Engines – 4 years (11 years total)
AKA Tires – 17 years (since day 1 of AKA)
Futaba – 13 years
Tekin – 15 years
VP Racing Fuels – 4 years
ProTek RC – 13 years
Amain Hobbies - 13 Years
Boom Graphics – 4 years
Prevail Paint - 4 years
LutzRC – 13 years
Invisible Speed - 1 year
I want to thank all of my sponsors from 2024, here is the equipment I ran from each of them.
–Kyosho America– (MP10TKI3, MP10e TKI2, MP10T, MP10Te)
–AKA Racing (Tires, wheels, foams, Glue)
–VP Racing Fuels (Fuel that I helped to develop (Lutz Blend)!)
–Futaba (T10PX USLE Radio, HPS-CB701+HPS-CT702 Servos, R404SBS Rx)
–Tekin (RX-8 Gen 3, Redline T8 Gen 3 1900 motor (2000 truggy)
–ProTek RC (2600 Lipo Rx packs, 100C full size and Shorty LiHV packs)
-Amain Hobbies (Almost anything you could want R/C related)
–Boom Graphics (Graphics, stickers)
–Prevail Paint (Paintjobs!)
-Invisible Speed (Knowledge, Set-up Book)
-LutzRC (My Small business that helps me continue to race R/C professionally!)
-A big thank you to all those who helped pit for me during the 2024 season in the absense of Will. It's so much easier to have a steady pit man, but you all filled in well for him and I truly am thankful for your help. Hopefully he will be back in '25 and we can be stronger than ever.
Thank you for following along on my journey! Be sure to check out my YouTube Channel (Ryan Lutz) and subscribe to watch all of my onboard video's that I try to do as well as track walks and tips and maybe more to come in '25!
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