ProTek RC PRO Team Driver Ronda Drake
Presented by AMain Hobbies
Professional RC Accomplishments
- With a childhood passion for R/C racing, Ronda caught the fever and has been racing for over three decades, specializing in 1:8 nitro racing. Despite not actively seeking a role model status, her remarkable influence on the RC community has inspired numerous girls to embrace the hobby she loves.
- 2021 Silver State Open Nitro Truck champion.
- Winner of the 2023 TNR Fuels A Main Challenge 40+ Invite Nitro Buggy title.
- Took the win at the 2020 GRRS R1 40+ Nitro Buggy competition at Thunder Alley Raceway.
- Competed in numerous prestigious RC racing events and championships around the world.
- Has achieved multiple 1:8 scale podium finishes and victories since starting her professional racing career in 2004.
- Recognized for her technical expertise and contributions to the development of RC racing technologies.
- Has been an influential figure in promoting RC racing and encouraging more women to participate in the sport.
RC Business Ventures
Only female RC racer with her own signature engine line, as the O.S. Speed Ronda Drake 2 (RD2) is one of the most popular choices for racers of all levels. Ronda works full-time in web design and development, marketing, social media, operations, and order fulfillment for The Drake Racing website (see below). This past year, Ronda and her husband Adam purchased Palm Desert RC Raceway and the duo runs the day-to-day operations of the facility in Palm Desert, California.
Personal
Nickname: "Rondee"
Parents: Kenny and Bobbie
Spouse: Adam
Hobbies: Spending time with her dogs, off-roading, and enjoying nature sports with Adam.
Charitable Contributions: Ronda and Adam are generous contributors to the Toys for Tots and Make-A-Wish programs.
Sponsors
Chassis: Mugen Seiki
Engine: OS Speed Drake Edition
Fuel: Flash Point
Battery: ProTek RC
Servos: ProTek RC
Tires: JConcepts
Transmitters: Futaba
Accessories: ProTek RC, Avid, MIP, Lundsford, Stickit1Racing
The Drake Racing
Adam and Ronda* Drake launched “The Drake Racing” in 2019 to provide the R/C nitro community with a full catalog of engine products, services, and tips.
- Numerous high-profile professional drivers utilize “The Drake-In services,” including Ryan Maifield and Joe Bornhorst, to name just a few.
- The Drake-In “EBIS” engine break-in service is used on a specialized line of ProTek RC Samurai engines available through AMain Hobbies.
- The Drake Racing is considered one of the finest R/C research and development sources in the World—track-tested nearly every week of the year.
*Ronda Drake, is co-founder of The Drake Racing and is considered one of the fastest female R/C racers in the World. Adam and Ronda met at an R/C track in Southern California.
