VITAL STATS

Name: Taylor James
Nickname: Tator
Age: 17
Hometown: Ryatown, MO.
Current Residence: Lee's Summit
Occupation: Student / R/C Racer
Marital Status: Single & loving it.

What got you started in R/C racing?  "A family friend took my dad and I out to our local rc track to show us the races and I've been hooked every since."

What is your favorite r/c track?  "I would have to say The Farm 2 in Charlotte, NC.  A big thanks goes out to Lance Norick and the rest of The Farm 2 crew for all their help."

What are your career goals?  "I plan to enter into engineering"

Favorite food?  "Chinese"

What is the best memory in your r/c racing career?  "Winning both 1/10 truck and 1/8 buggy and taking both the national titles at the 2005 R/C Pro Series Finals.  This is because its been my biggest win to date."

Favorite movie of all time?  "Tommy Boy or Black Sheep"

What intrigues you most about R/C Gas Car Racing?  "I like how just about all cars on the market are capable of being competitive so its mostly up to the driver to put it on the podium."

Favorite type of music?  "Everything but country"

Who do you admire most in the r/c industry and why?  "I'd have to say Richard Saxton because he has been a huge help in getting me where I am today and has taught me a lot.  I greatly appreciate everything he has done for my dad and I."

Favorite Full Size Car?  "Corvette"

What are your R/C Racing goals?  "I'd like to win the ROAR off road nats and the Summer Nitro Fest this year."

What are your goals outside of the r/c industry?  "I plan to start college and get into engineering, I also plan to do a lot of traveling before I start college."

Who is your idol?  "My dad"

If you had all the money in the world, what would your hobby be? "Well....still rc racing of course and I would pick up skydiving or something crazy like that, some kind of full size car racing sounds fun too."

If you could change one thing in r/c racing, what would it be and why?  "More press coverage outside of rc magazines and websites, because it will help the sport grow."

How much do you charge for your autograph?  "Nothing if you actually want the ugly thing, haha."

Taylor's Associate Sponsors

Team Associated www.teamassociated.com
Pro-Line Racing www.prolineracing.com
Futaba Radios www.Futaba.com
Checkpoint Motors www.Teamcheckpoint.com
Avid Bearings www.avidrc.com
Ofna Racing www.ofna.com
Team Helotes www.teamhelotes.com
O.S. Engine www.osengines.com
O'Donnell www.odonnellracing.com