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标题：Under the hood
作者：Walker, Mike
期刊名称：Radio Control Car Action
印刷版ISSN：0886-1609
出版年度：2003
卷号：Oct 2003
出版社：Air Age Media

Under the hood

Walker, Mike

5 QUESTIONS

DRIVER: Mike Walker

AGE: 24

LAST BIG WIN: 97 NORRCA Nationals, Expert Mod Truck

SPONSORS: CEN Racing, Genka Trading Corp., Byron's Originals, Team Orion,

WHEN I'M NOT RACING: I relax and have a good time with people I care about.

RC CAR ACTION: How long have you been racing, and which is your favorite racing class?

MIKE WALKER: I started racing back in 1993 at a local track in Moreno Valley, CA. That same year, I attended my first large event, and I was hooked-couldn't stop for a long time. After Associated sponsored me in 1997, I was able to attend almost every major off-road event in the States and a few races in Europe. I really enjoyed those years; I will never forget some of the things that I saw and the people I met. My favorite racing class would be electric off-road. I've been enjoying monster truck races lately because they give me the chance to race without spending time preparing or practicing.

RCCA: How did you get your job with CEN?

MW: A good friend told me about an opening here; we met, and I liked what I heard. I've been here ever since!

RCCA: What do you do at CEN?

MW: My responsibilities range from maintaining original equipment manufacturing accounts to answering technical questions for our customers. The last couple of months have been really good for CEN Racing, but challenges and obstacles come with success, and they must be overcome for the company to grow.

RCCA: When did CEN start racing the MT2, and has your racing success influenced sales?

MW: We first raced the MT2 at the Sidewinder Shootout. Andy Smolnik and I just wanted to see what we could do with a stock truck. I was excited because I hadn't raced in about two years, and it was the first time I used a pull-starter at a large race. They're nice-much easier than hauling around a starter box.

What wins on Sunday sells on Monday! People are reluctant to buy a truck they have never seen run. Every time we go to a race, people comment on the trucks; they are surprised by how well they perform.

RCCA: The new CEN CT4 R nitro touring car looks as if it has what it takes to compete. Have you had much wheel time with the car? If you have, what are your impressions?

MW: I haven't had much wheel time with it. I'm not much of an on-road person, so I don't know the tricks and secrets of going fast yet. The car responds very well to adjustments and is very stable on the track. I'm sure it won't be long before the CT4 R takes its f first win.

Mike Walker

CEN Fun Factor MT2