CAMP CASEY, South Korea – Working hard is important, but taking the time to rest and re-energize is also a key component in increasing readiness and work efficiency.
For Pfc. Dylan Kratz, an infantryman assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 72nd Armor Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, driving radio-controlled cars is his way of recharging himself and getting ready for the next mission.
“My father races RC cars, so I always liked them ever since I was a young boy,” said Kratz, a native of Appleton, Wisconsin. “It really pumps me up and excites me.”
Kratz mentioned the thrill and excitement from driving the cars as one of the reasons that drew him to the hobby. It also helps him deal with stress in a healthy way, he said.
“I get to do a lot of different things when driving them,” said Kratz. “I can go off-road, on road, go fast or slow. It’s an exciting thing to do and works as a stress release for me.”
Competing in RC car races is a way of enjoying the hobby even more for Kratz. It adds excitement while competing against other drivers and earning the sense of pride after a victory.
“Couple years ago, I started to race them as well and it is so much fun,” said Kratz. “The cars become your accomplishments; knowing you have the faster one or the stronger one.”
He is planning to participate in the upcoming RC car race hosted by the Area 1 Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers April 27 at Camp Casey to put his skills to the test.
He currently has two cars with him right now in Korea and a few more back home in the United States. He treats his valued possessions with care, cleaning and fixing them regularly to ensure they stay top notch.
Kratz tries to drive his cars every day on his free time and invites others to join him in the hobby.
“I would definitely recommend R/C cars to others,” Kratz added. “It’s a fun thing to do and it’s definitely worth the time.”
| Date Taken: | 04.19.2015 |
| Date Posted: | 04.22.2015 21:11 |
| Story ID: | 160913 |
| Location: | CAMP CASEY, GYEONGGIDO [KYONGGI-DO], KR |
| Hometown: | APPLETON, WISCONSIN, US |
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