Team Flex Issues and the California Competitors would like to nominate one of our own for member of the month consideration.
Ray Maestas of California has competed at 10 different Meca events this season, with a total of 20 entries
amongst Street 5, Modified 5 and Park and Pound 5. His tenacity as a competitor and his drive to get every tenth
out of his system has led him to gradually increase his scores this year, while maintaing the exact same equipment
for the duration of the season. His humble attitude with other competitors usually leads to discussion of tips
others can use to increase their scores. Never one to hide his build or keep his ideas a secret, he typically
leaves his vehicle open for others to peruse his build. Some of the highlights for his season include leading
Street 5 in points nationally, leading Park and Pound 5 in points nationally and making some noise in the Modified
5 class. He is the current California record holder in both Street 5 and Park and Pound 5. His current S5 score is
tops in the nation, and his current PP5 score is in the top 5 in the nation. Ray has claimed all these achievements
in just his first full season in Meca. We would also like to note that we are not nominating simply based
on accolades; but rather, on his attituide and humility towards the sport as well as others within the Meca
community. A quality build, by an even better competitor and ambassador for our hobby and the organization
of Meca.