Ryan Maifield Wins Silver State Buggy Title for Team Associated/Reedy

Known as one of the most grueling RC races on the planet, the Silver State Nitro Challenge held just outside of Las Vegas, USA brought together some of the world’s best talent. When the dust settled and the wind stopped blowing, it was Team Associated/Reedy’s Ryan Maifield who battled through the extremely challenging conditions to earn the Expert Buggy won. The four-day event saw wide-ranging weather and track conditions from Thursday through Sunday. With 50mph plus winds and near freezing temperatures, to hail, rain, and beautiful sunshine, the Sin City RC built track went from “chocolate cake” on Thursday to “racing on the moon” by Sunday’s epic main event. Through all the changing conditions, Maifield’s JConcepts-equipped RC8B, powered by a Sidewinder-fueled Reedy 12 VR engine, remained consistent and near the front of the pack. As Sunday’s 45-minute final rolled around, a positive and never-get-flustered mentality helped propel the Associated star to the top of the podium. Joining Maifield in the Expert Buggy A final was team mate Ryan Cavalieri with his Pro-Line-equipped RC8B. A solid fifth place from Cavalieri was quite rewarding after just last week capturing the 4WD Modified Buggy title at the EOS pilot event in Sweden.

Source: Team Associated