2013 Nitro Challenge – Austin Blair Interview

2013 Dirt Nitro Challenge, Event Coverage, Events, Nitro, Off-road

A Main Hobbies team driver driver and Tekno RC frontman (front kid?) Austin Blair has had a great weekend so far in Arizona, qualifying straight into the Pro Truck final and driving his EB48 to the TQ spot in Pro Electric Buggy, both of which will run today. We got to chat with the NorCal teen about his busy week in Arizona:

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Brand	Links	Views
Traxxas	E-Revo VXL Hits the Skatepark	227
Losi	Losi 1969 Chevy Camaro V100 AWD - Studio Video	157
Arrma	@ARRMARC FIRETEAM 6S BLX Speed Assault Vehicle // ...	117
Traxxas	High Altitude Adventure \| @Traxxas TRX-4 Sport	113
Proline	Pro-Line HOW-TO: Upgrade ARRMA Senton 4x4	84
Losi	REMINISCE - THE MINI JRX2 CELEBRATES YOUR FIRST - ...	54
Traxxas	Mustang GT RC Drift Session \| @Traxxas 4-Tec 2.0	38
Arrma	Introducing the Limited Edition @ARRMARC No. 38 Fo ...	26
Traxxas	Sledge Skate Park Domination \| @Traxxas	25
Proline	Pro-Line Interco Super Swamper 2.9 Rock Terrain Ti ...	23
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Arrma	WORLDS FASTEST RC DRAG RACE? // @ARRMARC LIMITLESS ...	19
Arrma	FMS FCX24 1/24 rc mini crawler - test and review o ...	17
FMS	FMS 1:24 FCX24 Power Wagon Official Full Version I ...	16
Traxxas	Redefining 1/8 Scale Off-Road \| @Traxxas Sledge	16
Arrma	Team Associated MT8 review	16
Arrma	@ARRMARC KRATON 4S 4x4 BLX // Under The Hood	16
Axial	#MyAxialAdventure - Wales	14
Losi	BRED FOR VICTORY - CASEY CURRIE CHASES THE LOSI H ...	13
Traxxas	Maxx Family Skate Park Session \| @Traxxas	13
Losi	LONG LIVE THE KING - THE 5IVE GOES 2.0 WITH UPGRAD ...	11
TLR	TLR 22X-4 ELITE	10
Losi	EVOLUTION - THE DBXL GETS UPGRADED TO 2.0 - LOSI	9
Arrma	Introducing the ARRMA FIRETEAM 6S BLX Speed Assaul ...	9
Traxxas	Slash 4X4 Desert Duel \| @Traxxas Slash 4X4 VXL & U ...	9
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Exocaged RC	How fast is Exos Raminator?	7
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Castle Creations	FIRST GLIMPSE OF THE NEW MAMBA MICRO X2!	7
FMS	Rochobby 1:18 Cheyenne 66 driving in snow RTR RC c ...	7
SBG	Live Stream Takeover! Ep119 - Did you miss me?	7
Horizon	Overview: Pro Boat Blackjack 24 Brushless Catamara ...	6
Traxxas	So-Cal No-Prep Showdown \| @Traxxas Drag Slash	6
Proline	Pro-Line HOW-TO: Upgrade Axial SCX6 Wheels Tires & ...	6
Losi	DUNE ROOST - THE DBXL-E 2.0 WITH PADDLES - LOSI	6
Traxxas	Desert Summit \| @Traxxas 1/10 Scale Summit	6
Traxxas	Best RC Action of 2021 \| @Traxxas	6
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HOBBYWING	The Charlie Show /// Episode 267 /// Multi GP Int ...	6
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Arrma	5 Best Axial SCX10.3 Base camp Upgrades and Mods	5
Traxxas		5
Traxxas	Glamis Desert Beast \| @Traxxas Rustler 4X4 VXL	5
Proline	Pro-Line Jeep Gladiator Rubicon Clear Body and Dem ...	5
Arrma	Introducing the ARRMA VORTEKS 4x4 3S BLX Stadium T ...	5
Arrma	Local crawler group Trail and LCG crawler secrets ...	5
Traxxas	Forest Adventure \| @Traxxas Unlimited Desert Racer	5
Arrma	@ARRMARC INFRACTION 4x4 MEGA // Under The Hood	5
Arrma	@ARRMARC KRATON 4S 4x4 BLX // Always The Hard Way	5
Traxxas	2021 TRX-4 Bronco \| @Traxxas Pro Scale Winch	5
Axial	Axial SCX10 III Base Camp 4WD Crawler RTR	4
Exocaged RC	Losi Hammer Rey with Vitavon Swaybar	4
FMS	FMS 1:24 FCX24 Power Wagon Ready to Run 4WD Offici ...	4
Arrma	FMS Cheyenne 1/18 6x6 rc crawler tested and review ...	4
Traxxas	Dirt Jump Freestyle \| @Traxxas Slash 4X4 Ultimate	4
Losi	MINI MAYHEM - FUN ON & OFF THE TRACK WITH THE MINI ...	4
Losi	RPM HEAVEN - THE NITRO 8IGHT BUGGY RIPS THE TRACK ...	4
Proline	Pro-Line Toyo Tires Proxes R888R BELTED Tires for ...	4
Proline	Pro-Line HOW TO: Paint Your RC Body	4
Traxxas	New X-Maxx WideMaxx Kit	4
Exocaged RC	All my Raminator Mods plus a FAIL!	4
Traxxas	Meet the Newest Maxx - Now with WideMAXX!	3
CCxRC	Talk Your Face Off Ep. 16: Building Furitek Rampar ...	3
GCMRacing1	Axial Base Camp LRT2 Conversion Overview	3
Axial	#afternoon #trailtime in the #axial #scx10iii earl ...	3
Proline	Pro-Line 1978 Chevy K-10 Body and Hyrax 1.0 Pre-Mo ...	3
Axial	Axial Racing Capra view at King of the Hammers 202 ...	3
SBG	Tamiya 45th Anniversary Vaillant Porsche LIVE BUIL ...	3
Traxxas	New Corvette Stingray \| @Traxxas 4-Tec 3.0	3
CCxRC	Dana Breaks The Hearts Of Children...and I Break M ...	3
Axial	...and we have lift off! #axial #rbx10 #ryft doing ...	3
HOBBYWING	The Charlie Show /// Episode 266 /// Nerdventure - ...	3
TLR	8IGHT X/E 2.0 Live Q & A with Ryan Dunford	3
Axial	#axial #scx10iii #jeep #jlu doing the #urban #craw ...	3
Exocaged RC	Optional Low Gears in the LCXU trans	3
CCxRC	Rebuilding the Backyard RC Track! Yes..I Got My Wi ...	3
Arrma	Hobbywing Fusion Pro 2300kv brushless motor review ...	3
CCxRC	Crazy RC Mini Crawl Location On The Rocky Shores o ...	3
Losi	BUILD IT - THE 22S DRAG PLATFORM IS NOW A ROLLER - ...	3
HOBBYWING	QUICRUN FUSION PRO	3
Exocaged RC	HOBBYWING 12S MAX4 esc and 560kv 70125 motor first ...	3
Proline	Pro-Line Body Grip Tool	3
Arrma	70mph+ RTR ARRMA TALION 6S BLX EXB Speed Truggy # ...	2
RC Everyday	RC4wd C2x Major Changes Flatbed & Cab Part 1 Mount ...	2
Exocaged RC	Cherokee Rock Village with Exo-1	2
Arrma	ALL-ROAD ATTACK // @ARRMARC INFRACTION 4x4 MEGA ...	2
Arrma	Introducing the ARRMA FELONY 6S BLX	2
Arrma	Examen du robot RTR du camp de base Axial SCX10 II ...	2
Exocaged RC	David Hughes goes for the fast lap record at the E ...	2
TLR	TLR 8IGHT-X / E 2.0 Studio	2
Axial	Join us at AxialFest Badlands 2021!	2
Losi	BOWTIE TRUCKIN - 1972 CHEVY C10 CRUISES ILLINOIS - ...	2
Axial	Talking about the SCX24 Bronco!	2
SBG	Im a Sim Racing expert now.	2
Losi	THE INEVITABLE - THE MINI-T 2.0 GOES BRUSHLESS - L ...	2
Traxxas	All-Terrain Domination \| TRX-4 Traxx Deep-Terrain	2
Arrma	WLTOYS 124017 Review and test - 1/12 Brushless 2S ...	2
FMS	FMS Model Offcial 1:24 FCX24 Power Wagon Hip-Hop T ...	2
Axial	Axial The First 15	2
Losi	THRASHING - OFF ROAD FUN WITH THE TENACITY TT PRO ...	2
Arrma	READY TO RUN // ARRMA TALION 6S BLX EXB Speed Trug ...	2
FMS	1:18 Atlas 6X6 Red RC Crawler RC Car Model RTR wit ...	2
RC Everyday	Mods for the RC4wd Black Hawk 1:18th Scale Gelande ...	2
CCxRC	CUSTOM JConcepts LMT Parts!!! Sneak Peak courtesy ...	2
Traxxas	Ultimate 8s Thrill Ride \| @Traxxas X-Maxx	2
Traxxas	Urban Action \| @Traxxas Slash 4X4 VXL	2
Losi	UNDER THE LIGHTS - DRAG RACING THE 1969 CAMARO 22S ...	2
SBG	Live Stream Takeover! Ep115 - Explain yourself!	2
Losi	VALIDITY - THE BAJA REY GET MORE REALISTIC - LOSI	2
Traxxas	All-Terrain Adventure \| @Traxxas Hoss 4X4 VXL	2
Losi	A BROTHERS RIVALRY - RYAN & ADAM ANDERSON RACE THE ...	2
CCxRC	RC Monster Jam World Finals 2022 - Who Will Be Cro ...	2
Traxxas	Rocky Hill Adventure \| @Traxxas Maxx	2
HOBBYWING	The Charlie Show /// Episode 265 /// Axe R2 2300KV ...	2
SBG	Whats on the Bench - Ep14 Live!	2
Arrma	Flysky G7P Review - better than the Flysky GT5?	2
Traxxas	MAXX Mega Jumps \| @Traxxas Maxx	2
Axial	#backflips are it. #axial #smt10 #scale #gravedigg ...	2
Arrma	ARRMA EXB // Official How To Guide: 29mm Plated Li ...	2
Traxxas	Glamis Dune Domination \| @Traxxas X-Maxx	2
Arrma	RC4WD 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ55 RTR or body se ...	2
Losi	BUGGY + TRUCK = TRUGY - THE 8IGHT-T TEARING UP THE ...	2
GCMRacing1	First Ride: VS-4-10 Phoenix and KnightRunner at Ri ...	2
Traxxas	Sahara Shred \| @Traxxas Unlimited Desert Racer	2
Arrma	BACKFLIP BAIL OUT! ARRMA OUTCAST 8S #shorts #arrm ...	2
Axial	Competition course at the #axial booth in #hammert ...	2
Traxxas	MAXX Monday \| @Traxxas X-Maxx Epic Step-Up	2
HOBBYWING	The Charlie Show /// Episode 264 /// Fusion Pro - ...	2
Proline	Pro-Line 1972 Plymouth Barracuda Clear Body	2
SBG	Live Stream Takeover! Ep116 - This hobby is DOOMED ...	2
Arrma	@ARRMARC VENDETTA // 10/21/21	1
Axial	Axial SCX6 Jeep JLU Wrangler 4WD RTR	1
Losi	DAVID & GOLIATH - THE SBR 2.0 MEETS KYLE JERGENSEN ...	1
RC Everyday	Scale Shop Wood Work Building a Scale Boat Motor S ...	1
Exocaged RC	RLAARLO 1/14 BRUSHLESS Buggy Test Drive Review 50% ...	1
Arrma		1
Losi	FUN ON & OFF THE TRACK - THE NEW MINI-T 2.0 RACES ...	1
Losi	FAST CARS & ROCK N ROLL - 1969 CAMARO DRAG 22S - L ...	1
RC Everyday	Beat The Creek 2022 Scale RC Crawler Event Coverag ...	1
FMS	Rochobby 1:18 Cheyenne 66 driving at night RTR RC ...	1
Arrma	ARRMA SENTON 4X4 MEGA // Under The Hood	1
Exocaged RC	Hobbywing Max8 G2 2250kv in Traxxas Sledge	1
CCxRC		1
Traxxas	Mud Day Adventure \| @Traxxas E-Revo	1
Traxxas	Best RC Action of 2020 \| @Traxxas	1
Arrma	ARRMA TYPHON 4X4 3S BLX // Under The Hood	1
Arrma	ARRMA LIMITLESS // Under The Hood	1
Axial	Axial AXI03001 SCX10 II 1955 Ford F-100 1/10th 4WD ...	1
Arrma	Kyosho 1970 Dodge Charger Supercharged Brushless R ...	1
FMS	FMS 80mm Futura V3 PNP EDF RC Jet RC Plane 3665-KV ...	1
Traxxas	Race-Bred Styling for the Street \| @Traxxas Toyota ...	1
Exocaged RC	Xmaxx 7075 Vitavon Rear Bulkhead is AMAZING!!	1
Proline	Pro-Line Volkswagen Drag Bug Clear Body and Slot M ...	1
RC Everyday	Getting the RC4wd Crawler Fleet Ready for Texas Cr ...	1
SBG	Losi Casey Currie Hammer Rey - This thing rips!	1
Losi	Losi LMT Live Discussion With Chris Higa Greg Sopa ...	1
Losi	Losi 1/8 Aftershock Monster Truck RTR	1
Proline	Pro-Line Icon SC All Terrain Tires	1
REEFS	Holy Upgrades! Axial Basecamp Badlands Ready!	1
Axial	#axial #scx10iii rocks! #offroad #4x4 #jeep #nitto ...	1
Traxxas	Out of the Park \| @Traxxas E-Revo	1
Traxxas	Scale Crawler Winch Rescue \| @Traxxas Pro Scale Wi ...	1
Proline	Pro-Line 1995 Toyota Supra Clear Body	1
REEFS	Beat The Creek / Buffalo Trace & Plane Ride!!	1
Traxxas	Hard Rock Challenge \| @Traxxas 1972 K5 Blazer	1
Exocaged RC	Ive Pre Ordered BOTH the Hammer Rey and the Baseca ...	1
CCxRC	CCxRC babyGOLIATH Brushed Motor For The SCX24 - It ...	1
Arrma	TOP SPEED ATTACK! ARRMA LIMITLESS #shorts	1
Arrma	ARRMA VORTEKS 4x4 3S BLX Stadium Truck // Features ...	1
Arrma	ARRMA TYPHON 6S BLX 2020 // Under The Hood	1
Traxxas	1969 Blazer Hits the Beach \| @Traxxas TRX-4	1
Exocaged RC	ExoLive at 7!	1
Castle Creations	THE ALL NEW SIDEWINDER 4 - Featuring Castle Creati ...	1
Arrma	@ARRMARC VENDETTA 4x4 3S BLX // Under The Hood	1
FMS	Rochobby 1:18 Mogrich RTR RC car Model car RC craw ...	1
Losi	THE SUPER ROCK REY TAKES OVER ATTICA MOTORSPORTS - ...	1
Exocaged RC	Hobbywing Fusion 2300kv in the TRX4 2021 Bronco Lo ...	1
TLR		1
Arrma	EXTREME BASH ARRMA KRATON 1/8 EXB Full Option Rol ...	1
Axial	a little more #axial #scx10iii this time #kickingr ...	1
Proline	Pro-Line 1967 Ford Mustang & 1972 Ford Pinto Clear ...	1
Arrma	ARRMA LIMITLESS // The Art Of Speed	1
Traxxas	High Flying Dirt Jump Domination \| Traxxas E-Revo ...	1
Horizon	Quick Start: Arrma VENDETTA 4WD 3S BLX Brushless S ...	1
Exocaged RC	Holmes Hobbies Puller Pro V2 4100 Losi Hammer Rey ...	1
Exocaged RC	Losi Hammer Rey Exos first look and drive	1
TLR		1
Proline	Pro-Line SHOP TALK Ep. 11 - Dual Rate Spring Shock ...	1
Proline	Pro-Line Rock Shooter 1.9 Aluminum Composite Wheel	1
Losi	LOS05002 5IVE-T 4WD RTR WITH AVC	1
Arrma	Rochobby Mogrich 1:18 rc car Unimog review and tes ...	1
Proline	Pro-Line HOW TO: Apply Wrap to 1967 F-100 HEATWAVE ...	1
Axial	Axial RR10 Bomber KOH (King of the Hammers) Limite ...	1
Losi	TURF BURNERS - DAKOTAH PHEND & RYAN CAVALIERI RACE ...	1
Axial	#axial #scx10iii in the yard #nittotires #kmcwheel ...	1
RC Everyday	Good Cheap Fun! Tamiya TT02R Chassis Kit Complete ...	1
CCxRC	Testing Stock SCX24 Bronco Without Roof Rack or Sp ...	1
Arrma	ARRMA OUTCAST EXB Large Scale Full Option Roller ...	1
Exocaged RC	2022 SORRCA Scale Nats Day 1 Little Rock City	1
Losi	2022 MINT 400 - Event Recap	1
Exocaged RC	Exo-1 vs Ecto! Which one gets the win??	1
Traxxas	On-Road Goes Off \| Traxxas Corvette Z06	1
Axial	Axial AXI03000T1/T2 Capra 1.9 Unlimited Trail Bugg ...	1
Axial	Some #scaler action with the #axial #scx10iii earl ...	1
Arrma	@ARRMARC OUTCAST 4S 4x4 BLX // The Original	1
Arrma	Land Rover Defender James Bond Spectre Edition - w ...	1
CCxRC	New Gens Ace IMARS Dual Charger Unboxing + First L ...	1
Horizon	Overview: Senton Mega 4x4	1
Arrma	ARRMA OUTCAST 8S BLX // All Weather Warrior	1
RC Everyday	Land Vlog May 2022 Back to Basics New Tent New Fr ...	1
Traxxas	Behind the Scenes with Roman Atwood! \| Traxxas Und ...	1
Exocaged RC	Steady Spin Stampede on 3S??	1
CCxRC	Talk Your Face Off Ep. 17: A 3 Hour Tour....	1
GCMRacing1	Preview- Call to Crawl Event #2 Test Run!	1
Exocaged RC	Reefs RC 888 Direct Power Servo The New KING!!	1
Traxxas	@Traxxas X-Maxx Shreds SoCal Skate Park	1
Losi	Losi 1/10 Night Crawler RTR	1

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AKA	AKA Viper 1/10 2.2 Off-Road 2WD & 4WD Buggy Tires	46
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TLR	TLR 8IGHT-X / E 2.0 In The Studio [VIDEO]	33
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