2019 was great with some big wins podiums for the veteran. Unfortunately 2020 would not have as many highs for the gentle giant and after a lackluster performance at the Montpellier GP, DNC and missing PNB many, myself included, were worried.

By the end of 2021 Lutz’s announced his departure from Nemo. Many speculated where Ohio native would end up. Once again he would leave the RC world flabbergasted by making the jump to unknown brand WRC🤯.

Not many had heard of this company prior to the move but this would put Lutz on the back foot going into 2021. With a new chassis, not much factory support and basically on his own to race, represent and help grow the brand, this was a momentous task even for Ryan.

Lutz would not attend the DNC and choose to focus more on the regional market and grow the brand. He would go on to attend PNB in April and leave there with a 13th after some issues in his race. Lutz would not attend SIlverState unfortunately. He would finish 3rd at the Nats warm up and heads into the Nats on a positive note.

Time waits for nobody and this is true for RC racers as well. Can the 36 year old father of 4 leave the RC world in shock and win the 2021 ROAR Nats with an unknown chassis and very limited resources to pull from to help with setup.