Axial Signs On As Premier Sponsor For Team Waggoner

Irvine, CA (August 24th, 2009) - Axial is excited to announce that Team Waggoner is taking on the lead sponsorship role for the remaining 2009 season. As full scale, 1.1, rock crawling became very popular it began to spill over and spread quickly as a sport within the RC world. In April of 2008 Cody met some of the Axial team and was officially bit by the RC rock crawling bug. "The two sports go hand-in-hand! RC crawling is just like the full size crawler; it flips, flexes and rolls just like the real thing." states Cody.  From then, our partnership has continued to reach new heights.

RC rock crawling may not be a fast-paced sport, but just like full scale rock crawling, it's not about speed. It's about power and maneuverability. As well as navigating obstacles on extremely uneven rocky surfaces all within a maximum time limit.  Almost identical to full scale events each course is to be completed with minimal penalty points. Penalties are acquired for touching cones or banners, backing up, or "roll-touch", which is similar to a winch penalty.

For Cody it was going to start out as something fun to do between full scale, 1.1, rock crawling events, but quickly became another one of Cody's passions. In Cody's very first RC event he placed 2nd out of 59 competitors. Since then he has continued to accomplish top place finishes in local events.

"Teaming up with Team Waggoner is probably one of the best things we could have done because they're a top notch team" said Greg Taniguchi, Marketing Director of Axial. "Cody Waggoner not only competes in W.E. Rock, but is also a huge competitor at RC events which is a prime example of how 1:1 and RC go hand-in-hand. They will definitely be a huge contributing factor to the continued success of Axial and we look forward to building our relationship with the Waggoner's."

Cody credits the team at Axial, especially Matt Kearney and Randall Davis, for the opportunity to be apart such a great team and the RC community. "Over the past year and a half the guys at Axial have taken the time and energy to build me an awesome rig and teach me how to use it. Whether we practice at the local park or someone's house we take it as serious as full scale crawling. It has been great to learn from all of them and I am lucky to have practiced with a National Champion, Brad "Bender" Dumont." states Cody.

Axial could not have asked for a better marketing partner than Team Waggoner's moon buggy, "Roxanne". The bright green Axial panels stand out and draw a lot of attention at events. Full scale rock crawling is not for everyone and can be very expensive, but RC rock crawling is an affordable fun sport that can be enjoyed by all family members. "My wife and 3 year old daughter have their own cars and love to use them. My wife has also competed in two events and placed in the top 25 against 40 or more competitors." adds Cody.

Axial covers the whole scope from beginners to racers. Axial products are designed to support the RC culture through the development and design of remote control parts and accessories. Every component of their products are thought out and evaluated in three key areas: performance, durability, and style. Check out Axial at www.axialracing.com or call (949) 600-8642.

For Cody's 2.2 RC vehicle class specifications and all team news visit Team Waggoner Racing's website. www.teamwaggonerracing.com