Name

Ric

Forum Name

Ric, formerly RedShred

Location

Sierra Vista, AZ

Year born

1967

Occupation

Information Technology Specialist (I’m an IT Geek) for the Department of the Interior.  I hold several certifications in non specific operating systems and platforms, but am most proficient in Windows 9x through XP 32bit along with server 2003.  My specialty is PC/Laptop/Server hardware diagnostics and repair/replacement and
network infrastructure.

Hobbies

I am heavily involved with the SCCA (Sports Car Club of America) as a Chief of Tech and a safety steward, where I compete in Autocross SOLO).  I am very active in the Arizona Drifting scene where I provide Safety Technical inspections of the vehicles.  I do participate in drifting as often as I can, but do not compete.   I am a strong voice for “keeping it off the street” and try to get this out to the youth.  I often “pay the way” to introduce young drivers to organized motorsports in hopes that they will see how much better they can focus when they only have to concentrate on what their car is doing.

Details about your vehicle and modifications:

I believe this is my 9th RBV.  I’m currently driving a 1987 Ranger, super cab, 2.9, 5 speed 4x4 which I bought in February of 2009.  I’ve recently purchased 2” coil spacers, Belltech 6400 shackles, ProComp ES1000 extended shocks and 31x10.5/15 BFG AT-KOs on black Unique 15x8 zero offset wheels.  The future will have this truck with a 2.3 Turbo and 4.56 gears in the D28 and 7.5”.  Maybe here shortly I’ll throw a box of spray bomb primer at the truck to make it one solid color.

How long you've been a member of TRS?

Almost 9 years. (Prior TRS Forum Administrator)