he is very accomplished racer in Socal according to what I have learned about him, he does quite well, hes just a privateer, im sure hes been offered full blown deals. Not to mention, and also taking in account im a nitro n00b, hes probably one of the most knowledgable guys I have ever heard talk about nitro RC's............He knows his shizzle BIGTIME. And he is super cool to talk to.