MASTERPIECE OF METAL: RICKY’S NEW RIDE

The Mittag name is well-known among the short-course off-road circles. Chad Mittag builds and fabricates parts for dozens of Pro-2 and Pro-4 race trucks at his Custom Off-Road Designs shop. His son, Doug Mittag has championships and multiple short-course podiums on his resume. Chad Mittag knows what works and what doesn’t in short-course off road racing. It’s no surprise the G-Brothers off-road team tapped Mittag’s expertise when it came time for a new Pro-2 build for Ricky Gutierrez. Ricky G jumped into the Pro-2 class less than two years ago and is already building a name for himself in the class. Moving up from the Trophy Kart ranks early in his career, Ricky and his team are serious about winning races. To win, they need the best equipment. The new Mittag truck has a lower center of gravity allowing Ricky to dive into the corners and make clean passes on his competitors. It also is faster than his previous Pro-2 which will give him the confidence to go out and win races and put him closer to a possible championship. Ricky and his team will campaign the new Pro-2 at the upcoming Championship Off Road Racing Series in the Midwest.

The key to the suspension package on the Pro-2 are King Shocks. The truck will see a significant amount of airtime and the Kings will help soften those harsh landings. Chad Mittag is known for his a-arm fabrication. Everything was built wide so the truck has a lower center of gravity allowing it to corner better on the track.

LEFT: Cooling is provided by a CBR Radiator system in the rear of the Pro-2.

Ricky G has everything he needs at fingertips to control the truck. Computerized information pops up on a Motec Dash which he can quickly relay what his happening to his spotter and mechanics. Ricky can turn things on and off with the push of a button. Large icons make it easy to see what he needs while under caution during the race.