Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Setup Sheets Now Organized by Race Car
Monday, December 13, 2021
Lia, Xavier, Hanulec, Ladenburg, Isaacs, Trandell and Nano win at 2021 Winter Warrior Race at 180 Raceway
180 Raceway sponsored by Awesomatix USA located in Middle River, Maryland hosted their annual Winter Warrior Race this past weekend. 180 Raceway is the epicenter of ROAR Region 2 carpet racing and has help grow and hone the talent of countless ROAR National Champions and other large race winners, especially in 190mm TC racing.
This year's event had its largest ever attendance and featured fantastic prizes to race winners -- a Sword! 4 classes were chosen for having triple A-mains -- 13.5 1/12, 21.5 TC, GT12 and VTA. Thankfully Awesomatix drivers have a great local presence at 180 Raceway plus we had drivers who drove and flew in from both near and far. In total Awesomatix cars won 7 classes! Just imagine what could of happened if we made an F1 car too!!
13.5 1/12th
The 10 car A-main was an all Awesomatix A12 affair. The three A-mains had great battles for the race wins from Donny Lia, John Dickson and Sam Issacs. Donny would take A1 and A2 for the win!
- DONNIE LIA [Awesomatix] + TQ
- JOHN DICKSON [Awesomaitx]
- SAM ISAACS [Awesomatix]
- JOE TRANDELL [Awesomatix]
- KEMP ANDERSON [Awesomatix]
- FABIO EVANGELISTA [Awesomatix]
- SHAWN RAYFIELD [Awesomatix]
- MIKE HANULEC [Awesomatix]
- MANNY FLORES [Awesomatix]
- CRAIG XAVIER [Awesomatix]
21.5 TC
The competition if 21.5 TC was legendary. John Dickson [Awesomatix] would shock all of the fast locals by taking the TQ in the 4th round! Awesomaitx USA's Craig Xavier would use his track knowledge win A1 & A2 with John and Eric Anderson competing a podium sweep for Awesomatix after triple A-mains!!
- CRAIG XAVIER [Awesomatix]
- JOHN DICKSON [Awesomatix] + TQ
- ERIC ANDERSON [Awesomatix]
- ROBBIE DODGE
- MIKE GEE
- MANNY FLORES [Awesomatix]
- BRAD JOHNSON [Awesomatix]
- CLAYTON YOUNG [Awesomatix]
- JEFF ROWLAND [Awesomatix]
- ANDREW ELLIS
GT12
- MIKE HANULEC [Awesomatix] + TQ
- BRIAN WYNN
- JAKE BURDEN
- CASEY YOUNG
- MARIO FICCO
- MIKE GOIR
- AL SODANO [Awesomatix]
- PERRY CASWELL
- TOM KEISER
- MARK TIAMSON
VTA
- OMAR LADENBURG [Awesomatix] + TQ
- CHRIS BERTOTTI [Awesomatix]
- SHAUN SPANGLER [Awesomatix]
- MIKE HERALD
- MARK TIAMSON [Awesomatix]
- JESSE CASTRO
- MIKE KLING
- GREG HALSTEAD [Awesomatix]
- GLEN SHREVE
- BRANDON JONES
Mod TC
- SAM ISAACS [Awesomatix] + TQ
- KEMP ANDERSON [Awesomatix]
- ROBBIE DODGE
- ANDREW ELLIS
- ENZO ALBERTONI [Awesomatix]
- JEFF ROWLAND [Awesomatix]
17.5 1/12th
- JOE TRANDELL [Awesomatix] + TQ
- SHAWN RAYFIELD [Awesomatix]
- CLAYTON YOUNG [Awesomatix]
- MIKE HANULEC [Awesomatix]
- FABIO EVANGELISTA
- ADAM VINK
USGT
- ARVIN NANO [Awesomatix]
- MANNY FLORES [Awesomatix] + TQ
- TOM KEISER
- CHAY BLOUNT
- JAKE BURDEN [Awesomatix]
- MARK TIAMSON [Awesomatix]
- DANNY JENKINS
- AL SODANO [Awesomatix]
- JUAN AMADOR [Awesomatix]
- ALBIN MELENDEZ
Sunday, November 28, 2021
Isaacs, Lia, Xavier, D.Johnson and Nestor win at 2021 US Indoor Championship
The 41st US Indoor Championship just wrapped up in Cleveland, Ohio. Team Awesomatix walked away with 4 new TQs and 5 Wins!
Modified TC
Modified Touring had a great showdown between Sam Isaacs [Awesomatix] and Alex Hagberg. In rocket round qualifying Sam would re-set TQ every round to start on pole position. Kemp Anderson [Awesomatix] would line up 4th on the grid.
During the single A-main Sam would lead lap number one but then tap out allowing Alex and Keven Hebert to get by. Sam would grind over the next 5 minutes to get himself back into the lead making his final move on Alex into a 180 degree corner on the far right side. Sam would gap Alex in the last minute to have a commanding win to top off a perfect weekend of TC racing. Kemp would race up one position to fill out the last step on the podium!
A-main finishing order-
- SAM ISAACS [Awesomatix] + TQ
- ALEXANDER HAGBERG
- KEMP ANDERSON [Awesomatix]
- KEVEN HEBERT
- MAX KUENNING
- DREW ELLIS
- MIKE GEE
- PAUL LEMIEUX
- LUKE PITTMAN
- TIM MCINTYRE
Super Stock 1/12th
- DONNY LIA [Awesomatix] + TQ
- ANDREW KNAPP
- JOE TRANDELL [Awesomatix]
- MAX KUENNING
- JEFF DAYGER
- RAYMOND DARROCH [Awesomatix]
- JOHN DICKSON
- TROY GUBBINS
- TOM FIRSCHING
- JOHN WIITA [Awesomatix]
Stock TC
- CRAIG XAVIER [Awesomatix] + TQ
- ERIC ANDERSON [Awesomatix]
- MARC LIVERMORE
- MICHAEL SKEEN [Awesomatix]
- MANNY FLORES [Awesomatix]
- DAVE JOHNSON [Awesomatix]
- JIM PIERSOL
- JEFF ROWLAND [Awesomatix]
- BOBBY RORISON [Awesomatix]
- LUKE PITTMAN
USGT
- DAVE JOHNSON [Awesomatix]
- MANNY FLORES [Awesomatix]
- ZACHARY FUGE
- CORY CRAIG + TQ
- EVAN BANTA
- ARVIN NANO [Awesomatix]
- KEVIN NESTOR [Awesomatix]
- ANDREW MOWERY
- MAX BUCA [Awesomatix]
- ALBIN MELENDEZ
FWD
- KEVIN NESTOR [Awesomatix] + TQ
- MARK TIAMSON
- JIM KESERICH
- JASON HRINKA
- SHAWN STEPHENS
- KEITH KELLER
- CARY CONKLIN
- BRUCE LAMBE
- CHARLES MACKIN
- MIKE MURPHY
Modified 1/12th
- OLLIE PAYNE + TQ
- SAM ISAACS [Awesomatix]
- DONNY LIA [Awesomatix]
- ALEXANDER HAGBERG
- KEMP ANDERSON [Awesomatix]
- KEVEN HEBERT
- MAX KUENNING
- ANDREW KNAPP
- STEVE RADECKY
- TROY GUBBINS
Stock 1/12th
- JEFF DAYGER
- ANDREW KNAPP + TQ
- JOHN WIITA [Awesomatix]
- JOE TRANDELL [Awesomatix]
- DANA BAILES
- TOM FIRSCHING
- KEVIN VAN ERT [Awesomatix]
- BRAYDEN BOWLING
- JARED BARDIN
- WALTER HENDERSON
GT12-R
Super Stock TC
Big Thanks
Sunday, November 14, 2021
Sydor, Skewes and Wiita win at Midwest Indoor Championship
Genesis RC Raceway hosted their annual Midwest Indoor Championship "The MIC" after a one year COVID hiatus. AwesomatixUSA team and customers well represented the event taking TQ and Wins in the major classes at the event. Big thanks to Brandon Skewes for working w/ AwesomatixUSA to sponsor this year's event.
21.5 TC
- BILL SYDOR [Awesomatix] + TQ
- ERIC JONES [Awesomatix]
- JEFF FLASSIG [Awesomatix]
- PATRICK PERKINS [Awesomatix]
- BRAD SANDVIG
- TROY SCHAFER
- ANTHONY SWIFT [Awesomatix]
17.5 1/12th Scale
- BRANDON SKEWES [Awesomatix]
- SHAWN RAYFIELD [Awesomatix]
- MICHAEL HANULEC [Awesomatix] + TQ
- CODY BURKE
- TROY GUBBINS
- JASON VERKE [Awesomatix]
- PATRICK PERKINS
- TYLER LYNN [Awesomatix]
- KEVIN VAN ERT [Awesomatix]
- SHAUN MADDEN
- BEEF SUPREME [Awesomatix]
13.5 1/12th Scale
- JOHN WIITA [Awesomatix] + TQ
- MICHAEL HANULEC [Awesomatix]
- JOHN DICKSON
- SHAWN RAYFIELD [Awesomatix]
- TROY GUBBINS
- CODY BURKE
- JASON CHENG
- KEVIN VAN ERT [Awesomatix]
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
A12 US Spec Kit and optional Chassis Set by AwesomatixUSA
Building upon the newly released Optional A12 Suspension Plates by AwesomatixUSA we have now made it even easier to increase the performance of the Awesomatix A12 for North American racing on Black Carpet. AwesomatixUSA has CNC milled the Awesomatix A12 chassis parts and are offering them to racers in three different ways.
Please note these products require additional modifications from the original manufacturer, Awesomatix, and as such lead times could be longer than usual. We highly recommend back ordering these offerings to ensure the fastest turn around.
#1 Complete Race Kit - A12 US Spec Electric Pan Car
This innovate platform has done the world tour in 2020 winning 13.5 1/12th at Snowbird Nationals and being featured in many A-finals throughout the World. The US Spec includes two major changes over the base A12 Kit to allow the racer to configure the car with various AwesomatixUSA Suspension Plates (available for purchase separably) that can shorten the wheelbase as much as 7mm shorter.
- CNC milled AM1203 Battery Plate to AwesomatixUSA specifications
- CNC milled AM1204 Chassis Plate to AwesomatixUSA specifications
#2 AwesomatixUSA A12 US Spec Chassis Set
The US Spec Chassis Set includes Awesomatix parts modified to allow the racer to configure the car with various AwesomatixUSA Suspension Plates (available for purchase separably) that can shorten the wheelbase as much as 7mm shorter.
- CNC milled AM1203 Battery Plate to AwesomatixUSA specifications
- CNC milled AM1204 Chassis Plate to AwesomatixUSA specifications
#3 Replacement CNC milled AM1204 Chassis Plate to AwesomatixUSA specifications
Sold individually as big crashes can happen and this part (as well as the stock A12-AM1204 part) can bend. It is also a great way to make your manually cut chassis set look more factory.
Friday, October 29, 2021
Optional A12 Suspension Plates by AwesomatixUSA
Background
A tale of two front suspensions - Trailing Axle vs Zero Trail (inline)
When customers purchase an A12, it ships with a traditional Trailing Axle setup that has been common on 1/12th scale cares going back to the 1970s. However, unlike most other platforms, the A12 has an optional Zero Trail Axle, or inline axle, that is available. Throughout our testing, the AwesomatixUSA Racing Team has found the Zero Trail Axles to be one of the biggest improvements for the A12 on high grip black carpet.
To try the ZT configuration, customers can purchase the A12-ZT kit that is sold by Awesomatix and AwesomatixUSA. The A12-ZT kit produces the same overall wheelbase length as the kit Trailing Axle setup by using a Suspension Plate (A12-C1205-ZT) that is 3mm shorter than the stock configuration.
For customers who don’t want to try the Zero Trail Axles, the Suspension Plate from the ZT kit is still very useful for Trailing Axle configurations as it produces a 3mm shorter wheelbase than the stock configuration.
Ultimately, the choice between using Trailing Axles or Zero Trail Axles comes down to racer preference. Both configurations are fast and both configurations continue to win races; however, they produce a slightly different “feel.” Zero Trail Axles allow for less overall scrub of speed at the center of the corner in high grip situations. That being said, our traditional 1/12th racers often prefer the speed scrub they experience on corner entry with the Trailing Axle configuration.
Challenge One - Wheelbase Change
In March of 2021, Awesomatix released the A12-C1205-1.5 which reduced the wheelbase by 1.5mm from the stock configuration. Early testing of shorter wheelbase setups showed that a shorter wheelbase with trailing axles helped create a more balanced and faster car. The shorter wheelbase created more initial steering and increased response in almost all conditions. A12-C1205-1.5 was used to win 2021 Snowbird Nationals Mod 1/12th class.
Going into the 2021 ROAR On-Road Carpet Nationals, AwesomatixUSA released a limited set of 6mm shorter suspension plates designed to give racers running the Zero Trailing Axle front end a shorter overall wheelbase. The new shorter plate was wildly successful from the start with multiple cars in the 1/12th Stock A-main using this configuration.
Challenge Two - Obtaining more front suspension ride height
New Products from AwesomatixUSA
- AUSA-A12-C1205-2.5mm-1.5 A12 1.5mm Shorter 2.5mm Thick Suspension Plate
- AUSA-A12-C1205-2.5mm-4 A12 4mm Shorter 2.5mm Thick Suspension Plate
- AUSA-A12-C1205-2.5mm-5 A12 5mm Shorter 2.5mm Thick Suspension Plate
- AUSA-A12-C1205-2.5mm-6 A12 6mm Shorter 2.5mm Thick Suspension Plate
- AUSA-A12-C1205-2.5mm-7 A12 7mm Shorter 2.5mm Thick Suspension Plate
Race Results
- ZT hubs and AUSA-A12-C1205-2.5mm-4 A12 4mm Shorter 2.5mm Thick Suspension Plate
- Joe Trandell - Winner 1/12th Stock - 2021 Halloween Classic
- Shawn Rayfield - A-finalist 1/12th Stock- 2021 Halloween Classic
- Joe Trandell - 3rd place 1/12th Stock - 2021 NYGP
- Miles Schneese - A-finalist 1/12th Stock - 2021 NYGP
- ZT hubs and AUSA-A12-C1205-2.5mm-5 A12 5mm Shorter 2.5mm Thick Suspension Plate
- Michael Hanulec - TQ 1/12th Stock - 2021 Halloween Classic
- Michael Hanulec - A-finalist 1/12th Stock - 2021 NYGP
- ZT hubs and AUSA-A12-C1205-2.5mm-6 A12 6mm Shorter 2.5mm Thick Suspension Plate
- Michael Hanulec - 3rd place 1/12th Super Stock - 2021 Halloween Classic
- Michael Hanulec - A-finalist 1/12th Super Stock - 2021 NYGP
Use Case Matrix
Race Car Pictures
Manual Chassis Modifications
Industrial Chassis Modifications
Sunday, October 24, 2021
B.Johnson and Trandell win at the 2021 Halloween Classic
This weekend the R/C world return to Cleveland, Ohio for the 2021 Halloween Classic held at The Gate in Brunswick, Ohio. Team Awesomatix USA was able to take two TQs and wins at the event. This year's event would feature a tight and challenging layout such that all mains were limited to 8 drivers.
Super Stock TC
Awesomatix USA's Brad Johnson would take the TQ in round 4 from the b-sort. Awesomatix A800MMXA cars would take the Top 3 positions in qualifying with Bill Sydor and Clayton Young starting behind Brad. In total Awesomatix would have 6 of the 8 competitors in the A-main. The race had some good battles behind and that allowed Brad Johnson to check out and cruise to the win.
A-main finishing order-
- Brad Johnson [Awesomatix] [TQ]
- Clayton Young [Awesomatix]
- Bill Sydor [Awesomatix]
- Max Kuenning
- Bobby Rorison [Awesomatix]
- Michael Skeen [Awesomatix]
- Marc Livermore
- Jeff Rowland [Awesomatix]
Stock 1/12th
- Joe Trandell [Awesomatix]
- Dana Bailes
- Tom Firsching
- Michael Hanulec [Awesomatix] [TQ]
- Andrew Knapp
- Jeff Dayger
- Shawn Rayfield [Awesomatix]
- Clayton Young [Awesomatix]
Stock TC
- Marc Livermore [TQ]
- Bill Sydor [Awesomatix]
- Rob Love
- Clayton Young [Awesomatix]
- Michael Skeen [Awesomatix]
- Jeff Rowland [Awesomatix]
- Dave Johnson [Awesomatix]
- Bobby Rorison [Awesomatix]
Super Stock 1/12th
- Max Kuenning [TQ]
- Joe Trandell [Awesomatix]
- Michael Hanulec [Awesomatix]
- Andrew Knapp
- Tom Firsching
- Steve Radecky
- Jeff Dayger
- John Dickson
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Race Setups on our Google Drive
Hi all-- Google has retired the prior setup sheet links that are posted all over the internet for AwesomatixUSA. Please navigate to the YYYY-MM labeled folders from this link
The Mon-Tech NYGP just wrapped up and we are posting setups in the 2021-10 folder.
Monday, October 11, 2021
Isaacs, Lia, Anderson, Flores and Schneese win at the 2021 Mon-Tech NYGP
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Modified Touring Car
- Sam Isaacs [Awesomatix]
- Chris Adams
- Keven Hebert
- Michael Gee
- Kemp Anderson [Awesoamtix]
- Andrew Ellis
- Max Kuenning
- Guner Mehmet
- Michael Pabon
- Jorge Rodriguez [Awesomatix]
Modified 1/12th
- Donny Lia [Awesomatix]
- Keven Hebert
- Sam Isaacs [Awesomatix]
- Max Kuenning
- Kemp Anderson [Awesomatix]
- Andrew Knapp
- Joel Johnson [Awesomatix]
- Michael Hanulec [Awesomatix]
- John Themelis [Awesomatix]
- Joie Trandell [Awesomatix]
Stock Touring Car
- Eric Anderson [Awesomatix]
- Craig Xavier [Awesomatix]
- Robbie Dodge
- Clayton Young [Awesomatix]
- Manny Flores [Awesomatix]
- Jeff Rowland [Awesomatix]
- Jamie Corrado [Awesomatix]
- Marc McGurren [Awesomatix]
- Joe Wright
- Aja Archibald
USGT
- Manny Flores [Awesomatix]
- Thomas Keiser
- Albin Melendez
- Michael Pabon
- Marc McGurren [Awesomatix]
- Aja Archibald
- Juan Amador [Awesomatix]
- Al Sodano [Awesomatix]
- Victor Kao
- Tommy Vutong [Awesomatix]
GT12-R
- Miles Schneese [Awesomatix]
- Mark Calandra
- George Fabbiani
- Lazaro Lopez
- Al Sodano [Awesomatix]
- Latif Michail
- Ralph Morella
- Carlos Pagan
- Charles Schaumburg [Awesomatix]
- James Riccitelli
Super Stock Touring Car
- Robbie Dodge
- Drew Ellis
- Craig Xavier [Awesomatix]
- Jeff Rowland [Awesomatix]
- Jamie Corrado [Awesomatix]
- Melvin Aulston [Awesomatix]
- Clayton Young [Awesomatix]
- Michael Gee
- Chay Blount
- Diatta Collymore
Stock 1/12th
- Jeff Dayger
- Andrew Knapp
- Joe Trandell [Awesomatix]
- Clayton Young [Awesomatix]
- Mark Calandra
- Michael Hanulec [Awesomatix]
- Dan Pawling
- Latif Michail
- Miles Schneese [Awesomatix]
Super Stock 1/12th
- Jeff Dayger
- Andrew Knapp
- John Dickson
- Eric Anderson [Awesomatix]
- Max Kuenning
- Jamie Corrado [Awesomatix]
- John Themelis [Awesomatix]
- Michael Hanulec [Awesomatix]
- Joe Trandell [Awesomatix]
- Joel Johnson
Sunday, August 1, 2021
Isaacs and Xavier win the 2021 ROAR Paved On-Road Nationals
The 2021 ROAR Paved On-Road Nationals just wrapped up and Awesomatix added three new National Championships thanks to Sam Isaacs winning Mod TC and Craig Xavier winning 17.5 TC and 21.5 TC.
Monday, April 19, 2021
Wins for Kemp Anderson, Eric Anderson, and Eric Jones at the 2021 Mile High Indoor Champs
Modified TC was won by Max Kuenning after starting 3rd on the grid. Lex Tyler and Sean Guthrie finished 2nd & 3rd in their Awesomatix A800MMXA TC! Special shout out to Kyle Klingforth (Awesomatix) and Andrew Ellis (XRay) for their tremendous battle for the win that unfortunately everyone was robbed from experiencing after an incident with a back marker during the race took them both out shortly after the 2 minute mark. You guys are both winners in our eyes!
21.5 Stock TC was an Awesomatix affair with Eric Anderson taking the TQ + Win by only a few seconds over Bill Sydor and Brad Johnson who battled to the wire for 2nd overall.
USGT also highlighted the Awesomatix car popularity with Eric Jones taking the TQ and Win followed by Marc McGurren and Arvin Nano -- all racing an Awesomatix A800MMXA.
Congrats to Brad Johnson for a solid return to big race form with a pair of 3rds -- including 3rd in 17.5 TC behind Robbie Dodge and Drew Ellis.
Another congrats to Kevin Van Ert for a solid 2nd place run in 17.5 1/12th with his Awesomatix A12. Sadly Kevin had to run for his plane ride home and missed the podium pictures.
Another successful race in the books! Thanks again to everyone who supported the race at 5280 Raceway! I know the team had fun and is looking forward to returning next year!