THE MOST INCREDIBLE RC CAR RACE OF MY LIFE | Nitro Stadium Truck Jato 3.3

[@Metal2Bach]

Dude this video just made my day. To go from a breakage without any parts available to 3rd place? Holy cow. I’ve never been interested in RC racing, just a basher. But this vid makes me wanna race. Or at least pit crew for somebody. Just love the camaraderie shown here. And nitro lives! So rad. Congrats on 3rd Mark, love your videos.

[@MarkSantaMaria]

It really was awesome! Thanks man and thanks for the support!

[@will-bd5km]

@@MarkSantaMariayah man you did a hell of a drive.

[@manski209]

WoW, all that hard work on the Jato, then breaks down and the good people around that helped you and finished 3rd is amazing. When you have good people in a network of people that also enjoy your hobby is awesome. Great job Mark, congrats.

[@1rcracer]

Thats awesome coming together like that to get it done! Thats what makes the hobby great!

[@jq5890]

Great hanging in there & not giving up, really paid off in the end & congrats on a well deserved podium spot, love the team camaraderie coming together to save the day & build you a new piece from scratch, love it, great vid as always, salamat Mark :)

[@souduremolloy3883]

Nice race Mark congratulations smooth opperater 🤟

[@janchristensen7993]

Congratulations Mark and Ethan. Great team work.

[@BetriebAnin]

This was my first big race apart from the first MSM Spec Slash 2.0 race at Indy awhile back, where I drove the yellow and blue truck you can see at the bottom left at 2:08 . Since then it has received an LCG conversion and a few CNC aluminum parts by Cobra Racing, and can now apparently ride with the big guys in their fancy Teknos and not get completely obliterated, which is pretty crazy to me. I finished 3rd in the C main after some really close and fun battles, but I’m not complaining. That means that bashing-designed Traxxas can compete with at least 7 actual dedicated race trucks. I was about 2-3 laps off the pace of the fastest guys in 4WD SC, so i still have some work to do to get it all the way up there! That gas truck AMain was so fun to watch but I couldn’t imagine driving in it, that had to be so dang hard. If you’re wondering how Mark got into the A when he qualified last, I’m pretty sure they combined the mains because there were 10 trucks that started the A. My 4wd Slash responded so well to some rough guesswork for tuning and upgrades that I didn’t even have to change the setup once I set it, without even driving. Based on this, it seems like a really good beginner/budget truck to run in novice or run what you brung, or even open 4wd SC like I did if your scene isn’t super competitive. Do get the LCG version or convert it if you have an HCG, mine lapped pretty slow with the HCG. GTR shocks are mandatory, or at least something that isn’t those crappy GTM ones, in the only race I ran them in, a different shock cap on a different shock popped of on EVERY HEAT I was in. Just don’t even bother, they’re trash. I run 3S on stock Traxxas VXL stuff,but have plans for a race spec 4S system. If your setup doesn’t work, there’s a great forum thread by Razor RC detailing everything you need to know about tuning that truck, just look up Slash 4x4 setup sheet or something.

[@picco5765]

Ethan... Priceless!🙌

[@ericcastaneda8797]

That's awesome Mark, shout out the MSM crew for getting you back in the rac.

[@jeremywilliamsrc8797]

One of the best videos I’ve ever seen, had me on the edge of my seat! Nice to see a bunch of nitro stadium trucks together, congrats on the 3rd place!

[@joshcoker88]

Awesome race, love the jato race truck, super bad, glad you got to race the main. Got to figure out a way to increase fuel mileage for the next one. Thanks for taking us along on your journey!!!

[@ninthislandrc]

It's times like this when the old, "When it rains, it pours", saying comes to mind. Thankfully, there's always "another day".

[@kentuckyrc2142]

Dude I love this. So badass that you all came together to make that c block! That's my favorite thing about this hobby is just exactly things like that. Making due in situations when needed. It's very satisfying. Love the videos man! We got to go to Texas for vacation this past summer and I went to the Traxxas store. Was curious if I would run into you haha! Thanks for the great content! Take care!

[@dirk5706]

I love this kind of series, build transform rebuild and race, great videos.

[@jerrymccartney8365]

Congrats, fantastic 2wd nitro truck content. I always had a blast in that class.

[@vizionct1]

Congrats on the win. Kinda makes me wanna take out my jato 3.3 this weekend for some dirt track fun now. 👍🏼

[@johnwisniewski5786]

Man dude, good call on adding extra fuel tubing. You are the G.O.A.T. of the rc community sir.

[@tuisautaleilua133]

He'll yeah MSMRC for the 3rd is awesome and was all down to the lads,fabrication skills, respect from Gisborne, New Zealsnd

[@wolf16731]

That was one of my favorite races ever, and my truck only lasted a little over 20 minutes of the hour long final before I melted down the only spur gear I had (too greedy with the slipper..😢). Was great running with ya for fornthe few minutes we shared sections of the track before that happened though! I'm gonna pretend me showing up to talk to ya inspired you to go fabbing up a new C block with Team MSM. 😂 We definitely need to race with each other again in 2wd Gas Truck!

[@TELLZ.]

Good job man ! 👍 seemed like you figured the truck out half way through the race roughly great work!🏆

[@darylbates9953]

Way to go Mark and Ethan !!!! Never quit.

[@ClarkGraves-z6t]

Great video and loved seeing the ole Jato in a race!!

[@D4635-c4i]

Doug with the mega track cut!

[@jasonkonnick3615]

Congrats Mark!!🤙

[@russpoirot1483]

Great team!! Nice win!! Congratulations!!!!

[@jameswalton9299]

Congratulations to you and the guys 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@rclover62]

That’s so awesome Mark. Congrats and thanks for sharing 👍🏻

[@nitrojunkie2675]

Great race and great friends Awesome

[@justinwright82]

Perfect example of an outstanding community.

[@johnvaz2048]

Congratulations awesome race and video.

[@reapersrcperformance8835]

Congratulations bud 👏 👍

[@frederickgrassie3383]

Great for you. Congratulations on your win!!😊

[@UKevoXIII]

Congratulations great race

[@JLary71377]

Awesome job. Can't wait for more nitro stuff.

[@MrThatguy303]

Mark, Just remember a bad day of RC is still better than a good day at work...

[@MarkSantaMaria]

Ohh for sure, thats why just hanging out with everyone and not racing didnt seem too bad... hahaha

[@manski209]

So true. 👌🏼

[@k1e1v1i1n]

I was looking so forward to this race lol. the Jato is super fragile but fun. please don't give up on it

[@MarkSantaMaria]

I almost did

[@JamesBond-hz2tn]

Nice for you guys too comtogeth in a bind to fix your car great job 👍👍

[@BFroTurbo]

Good job man!!! I was on the edge of my seat! I’ve been messing with nitro stuff heavy lately and this is what I needed to keep me fired up! Good stuff as always!

[@shanemccain7107]

We used to have a indoor big nitro track like that here in Charlotte NC but it shut down several year's ago, I would love to find another one like that around me again, it was so much fun.

[@jeremiewampler]

I use to race it before the 3.3 version came out, lots of mods for racing if I remember right on the old traxxas forum to get the run time and move the weight forward for better steering

[@keithzeug1944]

That call team work having Good people around all the time

[@BrianRae-up5ho]

Congrats 🎉❤

[@josephhernandez5848]

Bro, I just found your channel man. I’m happy that I did. Congratulations on third place next time you’ll get them.

[@EDGEWOOD-RC]

The RC people, Some of the best Humans on the planet.

[@kylekallies3381]

That’s awesome. Now that the race is done and over what would you have changed and were there any rules on gas tank sizes?

[@SoulPurposeGarage]

Have you heard about the Team Associated RC10GT re release? Looks badass! Perfect 1/10 scale gas truck and they're using a gold pan chassis

[@chipowen5296]

Love the Honesty with Yourself...😂😅😊😊

[@talonted1990]

Congratulations to you and your team.

[@georgegilmore7708]

Congratulations 🎊 👏

[@BelowAmbient]

racing a traxxas, acting surprised it broke so quickly lol...

[@jeffbryner5355]

Hahaha traxxas quality for ya!!!😂 my race slash never ceases to amaze me on how much of a headache it is and how easy it breaks compared to my associated rigs. Maybe it's because associated are multiple world champions 😂

[@darkknight090]

on a jato at that! great race :)

[@Storyracing387]

Similar thing happened to me thing happened to me the race I had the .4 in. I changed motors between quals, in the dark. Off set the motor just a hair, smoked the pinion in the first turn lol!! Still had so much fun!!

[@dchapman0449]

Congrats!!!

[@JackAlderman-ji8ui]

That was a great day it looked like to me. Started off not so good but had a hell of a good ending.

[@ratrod63]

Mark, Please let us know which models of gas truck got 1st and 2nd. Just curious what the Jato was up against. Thanks

[@johnmiller4553]

GOOD JOB GUYS 🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@racewoods1043]

Where are you gonna race in Dfw after they close? I just got interested in rc racing here in Dfw. Indy was the first place I found to check it out.

[@LyroLife]

Nice, congrats on third place.

[@black99rt]

Put a 2.5r with a 3.3 crank and ceramic bearings in it. It will take some bottom end out, and get longer run time.

[@nightow1139]

Are there certifications out there to learn more about RC to make it a career?

[@OGPAPERBOY77]

For the ArrmaFaqBoyz Heres the recall info: Open Recalls: Australia - Slipper and/or Brake Pads European Union - Slipper and/or Brake Pads Switzerland - Slipper and/or Brake Pads

[@toolbaggers]

USA - *deep inhales "Asbestos is fake news!"

[@polarlicht4758]

How will you continue Spec Slash when Indy RC is closing? :(

[@MarkSantaMaria]

Indy was just 1 of the several locations we raced at... it will survive ;)

[@polarlicht4758]

​@@MarkSantaMaria will you race somewhere else, or next track too far away?

[@LincsRC]

I wish I could get a nitro pro servo but they don’t ship to Australia

[@bluegroovemodelsports9650]

Put a 2.5 traxxas engine in the Jato. So you can get better fuel economy . You won't notice any speed difference on a track. Maybe even calmer in the out of the corner

[@myharryface]

What a roller coaster!!! 😂😂😂😂 - Great work Team MSM.

[@mangler.m4950]

Wow, im actually very impressed with getting 3rd.

[@martinmang1]

What were some of the other gas trucks out there? What did the best

[@MarkSantaMaria]

I would say the majority of the fast ones were the ignite trucks. Some old AE and Losis... i was the only traxxas... hahaha

[@nightow1139]

What's your take on mini RC?

[@calvinjacobs7908]

It's time! To buy a Ramminator sir!

[@johnwisniewski5786]

get them trips in son

[@derekmast142]

I swear I'm not getting notifications. Love the jato, though.

[@JustKeepLivingFPV]

Wonder how much difference a 2.5r head and piston would have made for fuel.

[@douggilreath1984]

I was pitting every 10 minutes, after the race Brent told me I was over 1/2 full every time I came in. I could have done a 20 minute tank. I don’t think I even went 1/2 throttle on the strait traction was so limited, I never went over 1/4 throttle on the rest of the track. I was just sitting back at a 85% pace.

[@MarkSantaMaria]

I came in every 5 and ethan said i was bone dry everytime…. Hahaha… damn traxxas 3.3

[@douggilreath1984]

And with no flame outs, that fuel tubbing you added was apparently a must. I don’t remember anyone flaming out, I did shut mine off for the repair, but I don’t remember an actual flameout from anyone. That’s impressive in itself.

[@shagy2500]

Found out early in racing, where there's will there's a way.

[@k1e1v1i1n]

maybe next time a harder compound if your going to be out there for an hour and if you can find it a taller tire to help with the lack of suspension travel . great video to bad about the camera. is there a way for us to hear the mic chatter next time? hearing one side made me wonder what your son was saying.

[@MarkSantaMaria]

I can mic us both up next time, i just need a camera guy ;)

[@kashmurray1199]

Dang!!!

[@84latinray]

I want a jato 3.3 is it good?

[@GearWorksRc]

Huh that sucks I just raced mine stock for the longest time I did end up switching my arms to aluminum and that’s about it hopefully the next race goes good man.

[@MarkSantaMaria]

Did you watch till the end? It went really well!

[@GearWorksRc]

yea I did man my bad got 3rd and got the castor fixed I was gonna fix that comment commented a little too early lol I got excited to awesome racing man I’m happy to it didn’t flame out on you I never raced with a pit guy I did it on my own from beginning of the race but good job man I’m happy for you.

[@aaronwheels1212]

Box stock Bandit racing, bet that was fun, except the problems you had

[@toolbaggers]

you the problem

[@EDGEWOOD-RC]

It would not of shorted out, If they would have coated those wires with ASBESTOS. (Oh no he did'nt) He did.

[@TheSpacegames]

Guessing the battery spot didnt come with any foam to keep it off the aluminum

[@MarkSantaMaria]

It is actually supposed to be mounted in the back behind the transmission. I put the battery in an option spot.

[@TheSpacegames]

Ya the one i have has the rubber pad that the battery sits on in the center but i guess the upgrade chassis dont come with it... Pretty nice rigs tho!

[@T00LF00L]

That really sucks Indy is closing, you spend a lot of time there.

[@MarkSantaMaria]

yup

[@lancesmith6724]

So after having to turn my PC volume down after the Montage ill just leave it down! Speak up Mark we cant hear you after the Loud Montage!!! Lol

[@MarkSantaMaria]

haha... sorry man

[@Ultegra10SPD]

So if the truck has 75cc tank like the rest all that extra fuel line makes truck not legal? Cash on the line how u didnt get protested i dont know.

[@DieselPower76]

😂

[@EDGEWOOD-RC]

(LOTS OF WORK) I know Mark, Thats why electric rules.....

[@blackbirdrc8348]

I shit when i heard lynyrd skynyrd - i need you

[@MikeDeckert]

The agony of an rc racer😢

[@MikeDeckert]

I should of watched to the end before I commented. Cograts on 3rd. What gas truck was everyone else racing?

[@MarkSantaMaria]

@@MikeDeckert Mainly the ignite truck conversion... associated trucks. Some older originals. The 2 people who beat me were both Ignite trucks

[@wtfdookiefpv]

typical traxxas junk

[@DannyMiller-hk2uo]

Hey Mark, did you hear about the Traxxas recall it’s going on?

[@RonBurgandy-o5z]

Thats the one thing I hate about traxxas..... damn things are made out of glass

[@user-sy4ko7yq4c]

sickk track..I wud live in parking lot next to it lol