Team Hitec Announces Scott Bauerschmidt as Team Ambassador

Posted on June 17, 2020 by hitec

Hitec has always taken pride in having a talented and accomplished team of pilots who proudly represent our brand and our products nationwide. In an effort to expand and enhance our Team Program even further, we have solicited the skills of a longtime Hitec supporter, Scott Bauerschmidt. Scott has been involved in the radio control industry for many years, starting out as a helicopter pilot before transitioning to 3D airplanes. We welcome him as our National Team Ambassador and are rolling out a new tiered pilot structure that will be outlined soon.

Welcome Scott!

Scott Bauerschmidt – “In His Own Words”- – an RC Biography

I have been in this hobby for many years, I started off flying helicopters. After many years flying helicopters, I switched to airplanes and have been flying planes ever since. I love this hobby!! Getting out and meeting such great people from all walks of life. Having the chance to be around and learn from some of the most knowledgeable people in the hobby has afforded me the chance to learn and advance quickly. I love giving back to the people, I always spend time helping others first. I love going to events all over the country, I also love promoting events just as much. I’ve promoted events like the AJ-Aircraft Fly-In and was responsible for bringing back the 2019 ETOC. I have also been the President of the Toledo Weak Signals for the last 4 years, which for those of you that don’t know; this is the club that puts on the largest RC Expo every year for the past 66 Years. This is where I was lucky enough to meet the Jesky family, as they were members of the club. I owe a lot of my experience to Andrew, Tim, Joe and Linda. The Jesky’s have welcomed me into their family in a sense as a third child. I was more than lucky enough to be on the ground floor when AJ Aircraft was born. I have been helping ever since. I am currently the AJ Aircraft Marketing manager or as Tim would say the Assistant Chief Bologna slicer. I am also a Team Pilot for AJ Aircraft as well as Hitec. I am more than excited to join the Hitec team as the National Team Manager, Hitec and I really look forward to the 2020 year as we look to greatly improve an already great team.

Team Hitec Dominates the 2015 JBRL Series

Posted on November 17, 2015 by hitec

The 2015 Jimmy Babcock Racing League, also known as the JBRL, has finally come to a close. After battling at 8 different tracks throughout the Southwestern United States, Hitec’s very own Adam Drake finished on the top step overall in Pro Buggy, Pro Truggy, and 1/8th Electric.

Armed with his Hitec Lynx 4S and the brushless HSB-9370/9380 servos, he made Hitec proud once again! Honorable Mention went to Hitec’s Steve Harris for finishing in the top 3 overall in Pro Buggy and 1/8th Electric.

Representing the “over 40 year old” racers, Hitec’s Miguel Perez finished 2nd overall in the 40+ class while Hitec’s Don Vinkemulder finished 3^rd.

Congratulations!! Great Job Everyone!

Race Report: Bring The Heat 2015

Posted on September 18, 2015 by hitec

Team Hitec Brings The Heat!

Event: Bring The Heat @ FRC
Date: September 11-13, 2015
Location: Flowood RC Park – Flowood, MS
Team Hitec Attendees: Billy Tompkins, Adam Drake, Bill Shephard

By: Billy Tompkins
Flowood RC Park is an indoor RC racetrack in the small town of Flowood, Mississippi just outside of the state capital of Jackson. For the past 5 years, Flowood RC Park has been host to the annual 1/8th scale Nitro Offroad race where racers from all over the country flock to this small Mississippi town to vie for the “Bring The Heat Championship.

This year’s race would bring over 250 entries among 10 different classes. It was our first year attending Bring The Heat so we decided to bring our booth display to showcase our latest products including chargers, servos and our newest edition to our radio lineup, the Lynx 4S. Many of the drivers from this region had never been up close and personal with our gear so we had many visitors at the Hitec booth.

In attendance for the 5^th year in a row was Team Hitec’s very own Adam Drake. Adam would compete in the coveted Pro Buggy class, as well as the Pro Truggy class. Louisiana local and Team Hitec Driver Bill Shephard participated in the race as well with great results. Together, these two class acts would bring home three podium finishes. After a 30 minute A main event, Bill Shephard went on to finish 2nd. In the Pro Buggy Class, Adam Drake had a rough start to the 45-minute main event but he battled back with a solid 3rd place performance. In the Pro Truggy class, Adam looked to be in fine form as he led for the majority of the race and crossed the finish line with a commanding lead over the field. Both Adam and Bill used Hitec’s 9000 series servos and their Lynx 4S radio to take them to the podium!

If you are ever in the Jackson, Mississippi area and looking for a place to race, look no further than Flowood R/C Park. The great staff and awesome facility play host to birthday parties, local club racing and larger regional events. Bubba Barham and his staff run a top notch facility…well worth a visit!

Race Report: AMS 6.0

Posted on June 1, 2015 by hitec

Another Successful AMS!

Event: Alabama Manufacturers Shootout 6.0
Date: May 27-31, 2015
Location: Cullman County Agricultral Center – Cullman, AL
Team Hitec Attendees: Billy Tompkins, Dylan Gerard, Chris Vierra

By: Billy Tompkins
Alabama Manufacture Shootout is in the books! Once again, Chris Cassidy and Crew put on a fantastic event. Held at the Cullman Agricultural Center, the Alabama Manufacture Shootout is an indoor 1/8th scale off road race that brings some of the Nation’s Top Drivers together to compete for the Title of AMS Champion. This year, top pros such as Ryan Maifield, Carson Wernimont, Dakotah Phend, and Hitec’s very own Dylan Gerard were in attendance vying for the title. Dylan Gerard had an awesome showing this year at the AMS 6.0, he would go on to finish in the Top 10 in each of the Pro classes that he entered. He finished 10th in Pro Nitro Buggy, 7th in Pro Nitro Truggy, and 8th in Pro eBuggy. Dylan uses the HSB-9370TH servo in all of his vehicles, and pilots them with the Lynx 4s transmitter and Axion 2 receivers. Awesome job Dylan!

Hitec has been a part of the AMS race since its inception, and holds this race near and dear as we have been able to watch this race grow to be one of the premier races in the country. As we have done in the past, we were there with a small booth showcasing our latest products, providing technical support, as well as providing service repair when necessary for all of our customers. Hitec looks forward to attending the AMS race for many years to come!

Race Report: AMS 5.0

Posted on June 11, 2014 by hitec

Adam Drake Dominates AMS 5.0

Event: Alabama Manufacturers Shootout 5.0
Date: June 5-7, 2014
Location: Cullman County Agricultral Center – Cullman, AL
Team Hitec Attendees: Billy Tompkins, Adam Drake, Matt Sistrunk

By: Billy Tompkins
The Alabama Manufacturers Shootout is a 1/8th scale Nitro Off-road Racing event that is held in the quaint, small town of Cullman, Alabama. Also known as the AMS, it has become one of the largest races in the U.S. with 600 entries this year alone. In its 5th year and second in attendance to the Nitro Challenge, the AMS has become a well-oiled machine. With race directors Jimmy Babcock and Canyon Thompson and track operators Drew and Chris Cassidy, this event is one of the smoothest yet challenging operations around. Its three sections of track, designed with peristyles reminiscent of the L.A. Coliseum, off-camber sections and step-on and step-off jumps make this one of the trickiest track layouts in AMS history.

As the name implies, The Alabama Manufacturer Shootout brings all the Industry Manufacturers together to show off their products and allow their top drivers to compete for the coveted title of AMS Champion. Hitec’s own Adam Drake was in attendance racing the Pro 1/8th scale Nitro Buggy, Nitro Truggy, and Electric Buggy classes. In Qualifying, Adam would prove to be the “man to beat” as he became the Top Qualifier in all 3 classes that he entered.

Being the top qualifier going into the Main Events, Adam would be sitting in Pole Position, sitting #1 on the starting grid for all 3 classes. At the start of the Truggy Main Event, Adam got off to an early lead and never looked back! Going wire to wire and in convincing fashion, Adam Drake took the win in the 1/8th scale Truggy class! At the start of the Electric Buggy Main Event, Adam experienced an electrical problem rendering him immobile. This would eliminate his chance at a win in the E-Buggy class as it was a Double A Main Format. Moving into the most notable class of the weekend, the Pro Buggy Class, Adam started 1st on the grid. At the onset of the race, Adam was being challenged by one of the youngest drivers in the Pro Class, Derek Weatherholt. Adam lost the lead to young Derek early on but his determination and experience would prove to be the stronger asset. He passed Derek in the remaining couple of laps. Once back in the lead, Adam went on to take the win in the 45-minute Main Event.

Adam Drake uses the Hitec HSB-9370TH as the throttle servo in both Truggy and Buggy, as well as the steering servo in both his Electric Buggy and Nitro Buggy. In his Truggy, he uses the HSB-9380TH for steering. Adam had this to say; “The precision and holding torque of my HSB-9000 series servos make it easy for me to put my cars where I want them, when I want them, anywhere on the track. Not to mention, the efficiency of the servos make me rest easy that I will not run out of battery during the long 45-minute main events.” Hitec congratulates Adam Drake on his Triple TQ and Double Victory at the AMS 5.0!