#8Modders: Rodger Dodger by Nick Deavers

Nick Deavers (Nick Deavers Racing): Since the age of 6, Nick Deavers has been in some form of racing, starting with HO-scale slot cars in his basement. At 8 he started 1:24th slot cars and raced them all over Indiana, until age 21. From 2000-2005 Deavers raced 1:1 dirt oval in a Mustang at Crown Point Speedway. In 2011 Nick got into modifying Hot Wheels shelf pieces, mostly Roadkill cars. He was even featured in their magazine. Deavers got into racing Hot Wheels in 2014. “I don't really think I have a style to my builds,” says Deavers. “I just enjoy trying to make them as fast as possible.” Nick has made some wonderful friends and hopes to continue to make great friends while enjoying competitive racing.

Reducing friction however you can. Using a file to knock imperfections off the insides of the axle heads.

Sanding the axles smooth on this set of non-nickleplated axles.

Polishing the axles can gain you valuable time in a race.

Another place that most people don’t think about. You can reduce friction and gain speed by polishing the chassis at the wheel wells.

Sanding the surface of the wheels with progressively finer sandpapers removes imperfections and makes the wheels go smooth.

Rodger Dodger by Nick Deavers

69.9 grams

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