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JConcepts takes another ROAR National Championship - Goose Bumps tires TQ and Win new ROAR Short Course classPosted:
7/3/2009
Event: ROAR Electric Off-Road Nationals
JConcepts takes another ROAR National Championship. Goose Bumps tires TQ and win new ROAR Short Course class. Beautiful Omaha, Nebraska played host for the 2009 ROAR Electric Off-Road Nationals and without disappointment the surroundings, facility and competition was second to none. With limited knowledge of the racing surface and conditions at hand factory drivers chose from a limited selection of tires and tuned their vehicles to perfection. JConcepts bodies, tires, wheels and accessories were at the top of the results throughout the weekend.
JConcepts drivers Ryan Maifield, Steven Hartson, Kody Numedahl and Scott Brown all enjoyed massive success qualifying in the A-main in the modified classes. For Maifield it was business as usual placing his JConcepts equipped B4 buggy in the TQ position while also qualifying up-front in the 2 other modified classes. In the main events, JConcepts driver, Ryan Maifield, earned a hard fought victory in the Modified Truck class winning A-main #1 and #2 while utilizing JConcepts Double Dee’s tires and Illuzion Hi-Flow body and spoiler. For 2009 ROAR brought the highly popular Short Course truck class to ROAR competition. In a field of heavy competition from across the United States the JConcepts Goose Bumps were the popular tire choice for SCT competition. With a clean sweep of TQ, 1st, 2nd and 3rd place the JConcepts Goose Bumps are indeed the Hot tire for short course racing.
JConcepts would like to congratulate Ryan Maifield and the rest of the JConcepts team on an impressive weekend and another ROAR National Championship for JConcepts. Photos Courtesy – R/C Car Action Trevor Duncan R/C Monster Truck Video courtesy of the Robbie BuntingPosted:
7/3/2009 Click here to see Robbie's R/C Monster Truck Profile. JConcepts Scores Big Florida State Off-Road Series (FSORS #7)Posted:
7/3/2009
Event: FSORS #7 JConcepts wins 4 out of 6 classes at Round 7 of the Florida State Off-Road Series. JR Mitch continues to lead the highly competitive 1/8th buggy and truck point’s standings while Josh Talmadge wins both sportsman classes to make a late season charge for sportsman supremacy. The trailer is packed and Paul and I headed off to B&B for round 7 of the Florida State Off-road series. Pulling into the complex Paul and I found a spot for the trailer and started setting up. Although we didn't have an ideal pit spot it was still somewhat close to the track. The usual crowd was all ready set and positioned with almost an entire day of practice behind them they were in rebuild mode by the time we arrived.
Paul setup the trailer which allowed me to get my RC8b on the track for a few runs. Everything seemed to be working ok for a non maintained vehicle but there was room for some improvement. I focused on the getting the layout and tire selection down while I continued to pound some more abuse on my vehicle. The track layout was pretty quick and challenging with the now normal size 1/8th buggy sized jumps. The back jump had to be at least 30 to 40 feet ramp to ramp with a berm in front to give the momentum necessary to make the leap. I really had to stretch the legs on my engine and car combination to make the jump in practice because the track was a little dusty. With traction and race condition I don't see a problem clearing it every lap. This was a full throttle jump and full brake in the air to reach for the downside. Tricky at best!
Friday night Paul and I made the trip to Long Horn steakhouse for some dinner
and R/C and basketball banter. It just never gets old trying to fix everything.
Saturday morning I decided to pull apart the 1/8th scale and check for problems. Bad idea! 4 races in-between rebuilds is not a good idea. I was stopped dead in my tracks at the rear of the vehicle because I was unable to get a hex wrench into the screw because it was ground down to the point of nothing. It's all about the car prep! Good thing Paul started building the new RC8b because I was going to need it soon. I fixed my melted brakes, tightened my body mount and mounted tires. I threw it out for the first qualifier and maintained a pretty good pace behind TQ and 2nd and was on a 3rd for the round until a crash bumped me to 4th for the round. Not bad considering everything. As Paul likes to say we rely on the driving a little too much these days. We had a little excitement toward the end of my qualifier as I had a mini runaway as either someone turned on a radio or my equipment had just finally had enough. Billy Easton was one of the only ones that recognized that it was out of control and tried to pick it up, most of the other guys apparently it just looked normal to. Paul went running after the car and got hit by another 1/8th buggy in the process. His knee is currently being examined by professionals and we have moved him to the in-active list for Sunday's big game. :)
Between the first and 2nd round we got a visit from the lunch fairy which was much appreciated as we continued to diagnose problems and talk to the other drivers. I mounted some yellow Crowbars for the 2nd round of qualifying because the track is now hot and grooved. JR Mitch put in a good run getting 10 laps in 5:23 which was good considering the traffic and this was probably only his 3rd for 4th run on this track layout. JR choosing the yellow compound Crowbars appeared to be the best option available to him for that run. I experienced a mental block in round 2 because a turn-marshal was positioned directly in front of my braking point going into the berm so I had no idea where the buggy was as I was entering and exiting the berm. Attempting to exit the berm at full throttle without vision was a bit scary. As my excuses and crashes mounted for this 2nd run it was beginning to feel a bit more like an experiment and not a qualifier. Click here to read the full article JConcepts Releases the Illuzion – Dare – Traxxas Slash BodyPosted:
6/24/2009
Illuzion – Dare – Traxxas Slash body [Click here to Order Your Body]
I dare you. The challenge everyone has faced including JConcepts. JConcepts dares to be different with the latest introduction for the Slash, the Dare body. Cut through desert type terrain like never before with the latest style JConcepts has to offer. The Dare is different and specifically designed for the hottest truck in R/C - the Traxxas Slash. As the saying goes, if it looks good, than it runs good. Well JConcepts has taken that saying to higher ground with the Dare – Slash body. Starting with the visor and grill mock lights this truck appears to be headed in the right direction. The Dare represents the latest in trends by offering a completely redesigned off-road truck body. The cab, bed and fenders are all areas of focus on the Dare and without disappointment the new Slash body slides into the front of the pack. In addition, one of the highlights of the styling cues includes extra fender clearance to eliminate troublesome tire rubbing issues. Features:
Everyone knows that the Slash is all about fun and the inevitable Dare from the competition. Be the first, top off your Slash with the new body by JConcepts, I dare you. JConcepts 2009 Clash scheduled for December 11-13, 2009 at Lake Park, TampaPosted:
6/23/2009
Click here to download an entry form. Check with www.jconceptsevents.com for all the latest information and online race signup.
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