Chris Rudnik Partners with Racing Radios for Drift Communication Setup
April 24, 2026
We recently got the chance to help out automotive creator and drift driver Chris Rudnik, better known online as Ricer Miata, with a radio setup for his latest drift event.
If you follow Rudnik, you already know the deal. His videos show the real side of building and running cars: late nights in the shop, last-minute fixes, testing, breaking things, getting them back together, and making it back to the track.
For this event, we set Rudnik up with radio communication for both sides of the team: an in-car setup for the driver and a crew/spotter setup outside the car. The goal was simple: help Chris and his spotter stay connected through staging, practice, and competition runs, especially when quick decisions need to be made during a busy event weekend.
Why Communication Matters in Drifting
Drifting moves fast. Between lining up, making adjustments, watching the course, and getting feedback after a run, the driver and spotter need to stay connected.
A good radio setup makes that a lot easier. The driver can stay focused in the car while the spotter keeps an eye on what is happening outside the windshield. Whether it's feedback on a run, a quick call before staging, or a heads-up about something mechanical, being able to communicate clearly makes a difference.
Radio Setup Provided
For Chris, we supplied a driver-to-crew setup built for the kind of loud, hectic environment you get at a drift event.
- In-car radio setup for driver communication
- Driver headset / helmet communication support for clear audio in the car
- Crew member / spotter radio setup for communication outside the vehicle
- Push-to-talk communication so the driver and crew can talk when needed
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Driver Audio Aux I/O module for sending driver communication to a
recording device / GoPro -
Track-ready support for drifting, racing, paddock communication,
and crew coordination
It doesn't matter if you're drifting, road racing, running short track, working pit lane, or managing a small grassroots team. When the car is on track, the driver needs the right information at the right time.
From the Shop to the Track
Check out Chris’s videos below to see the full weekend come together. The first video takes you into the LZ World Tour event itself, where Chris gets the car on track and puts the setup to use in a real drift competition environment.
The second video follows the push to get everything ready before the event, with the usual mix of shop work, problem-solving, and last-minute prep.
If you are into grassroots drifting, car builds, or just seeing what actually goes into getting a car from the shop to the starting line, these are worth a watch.
Videos
Chris Rudnik Official Links
- YouTube: Ricer Miata on YouTube
- Instagram: @ricermiata
- Twitch: boostedbum on Twitch
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Merch: Junk For Less
Need a Radio Setup for Your Race Car, Drift Car, or Team?
If you're building a communication setup for your car, crew, spotter, pit lane, or team, we can help you figure out what you need. Whether you are starting with handheld radios or putting together a full in-car system, Racing Radios can help match the right equipment to your car, your crew, and the way you race.
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