HISTORY

Lake Park in Lutz, FL has a rich history in radio control car racing. Beginning in the late 1980’s drivers from around the world such as Masami Hirosaka, Cliff Lett, Gil Losi Jr., Jay Halsey, Joel Johnson and Jurgen Lautenbach came to Lake Park to participate in the Winter Championships.

In the 1990’s the Winter Championships, sponsored by Team Losi, became the premier racing event in the world for 1/10th electric off-road vehicles. Often referred to as the worlds in-between worlds, the Winter Championships became so popular that as many as 1000 entries were submitted for competition.

Manufacturers often used this event as a spring board for new vehicles and accessories.

Highlights include:

In 1991 Team Associated debuted the RC10T to a 1st place finish in the modified truck class driven by Cliff Lett.

In 1992 Team Losi retaliated by debuting the LXT to a 1st place finish in the modified truck class driven by Jammin Jay Halsey.

In 1993 local Team Associated driver Brad Reelfs took home the victory in the prestigious 2wd modified class.

In 1994 Masami Hirosaka came into town for the event winning both the 2wd and 4wd modified classes. Team Associated dominated this event with 9 – RC10T’s in the modified truck A-main and 8 – RC10’s in the 2wd modified class A-main.

In 1995 Team Associated debuted the RC10T2 racing truck with Rick Howart putting the truck into the TQ position. Team Losi’s Scott Brown went on to win the A-main with his XX-T truck. Interestingly enough Scott’s overall win came without winning, as he had the lowest points available even without winning any of the 3 – A-mains.

In 1996 Team Losi Driver Brian Kinwald won the 2wd modified class and teammate Greg Hodapp won the modified truck class with their XX and XX-T vehicles. Team Losi debuted the new Sprint tire at this event in Silver compound.

In 1997 Team Associated and Team Losi split the event with Associated’s Mark Pavidis winning the 2wd modified class and Team Losi’s Brian Kinwald winning the modified truck class. This event also marked the first major event for the Pro-Line Holeshot tire which is still being used in competition today.

In 1998 Mark and Matt Francis dominated for Team Losi with Mark winning the Modified truck class and Matt winning the 2wd modified class. This event was heavily affected by rain as drivers from out of town received little or no practice.

In 1999 Team Associated driver Mark Pavidis won both the 2wd modified and truck class driving the RC10B3 and RC10T3 vehicles. This event marked the end of an era at Lake Park.

Combining Forces – the best of both worlds

The Hurricane R/C Club at Lake Park is a combination of the Minnreg management team and the original West Coast R/C club at Lake Park. Minnreg’s premier track was a popular electric track and had hosted such great events such as the Carpet On-road Nationals, Losi Race and the 2003 IFMAR 1/10th Scale World Championship.

Bringing it back

The JConcepts Clash is a dream event for off-road drivers and technology.

Racers of all skill level are invited to participate where “The Powers Explode” at Lake Park. December 7-9th.

The Hurricane R/C Club as the facility and history – It’s up to you to bring the driving. All the greats have raced at Lake Park – you should too!

Electric is back and better than ever, 2wd or 4wd, it doesn’t matter. When you think about racing electric R/C cars – do you think about bump ups? Or 10 or 15 minute mains? Well, you should now! This event has been designed with the latest in technology in mind. Longer lasting batteries and brushless motors allowed!

Electric guys – it’s just what you are looking for.

Nitro is hot and it is furious, especially at Lake Park. Lots of power, long mains and a great racing track – it just doesn’t get much better than this. Bring the 1/8th buggies, trucks, monster trucks and 1/10th scale truck to Lake Park for the ultimate throw-down!

Nitro guys - Lake park has hosted some of the best off-road races ever, be a part of the continuing history of Lake Park – Nitro style.