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Race Team Update – October 2026 Week #4

Chilly Duncan — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:20:04 +0000

With one weekend to go before Halloween the JConcepts race team continues to strike fear in the competition on tracks around the nation. Read about our continued success in this action packed edition of the Race Team Update!

We start this week’s report out west at Delta RC in Antioch, CA. This past weekend they held their Octoberfest trophy event, and team driver Adam Kaeding would double down with 2nd place finishes in the 1/8 Nitro Truggy and Sportsman 1/8 Nitro Buggy classes!

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Next, we move east and stop in at the HobbyTown USA HobbyPlex (The Plex) in Omaha. This past weekend was the opening weekend of their Winter Indoor Dirt Oval Series, and team driver David Fast is off to a hot start as he grabbed the TQ and then finished 3rd in Open Sprint along with a 1st place finish in Open Late Model!

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Now we head east down I-80 and stop in at Hobby Haven in Urbandale, IA. This past Friday was the finals to their Heat Series, and when the points were added up team driver Chilly Duncan would take home 1st place in the Mod Stadium Truck and Short Course Truck classes along with 17.5 2wd Buggy! His son Ridley would also finish 1st overall in the 21.5 2wd Buggy class!

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Staying in the metro we now go to Wolfram RC in Des Moines. This past weekend was their Halloween Havoc trophy race, and team driver David Peavler was once again on top of the podium as he grabbed the double TQ and win in both the 40+ Mod and Expert 17.5 2wd Buggy classes!

His son Jayme was also throwing down hot laps as he finished 2nd in Mod 2wd Buggy, plus the TQ and W in the Expert 13.5 4wd Buggy class!

His daughter Jana was also locking up podium spots for the team as she finished 3rd overall in the Expert 21.5 2wd Buggy class!

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Staying in the state we now visit Island Speedway in the city of Muscatine. Last weekend was Round 1 of their Winter Points Series, and team driver Austin Jacobson is off to great start as he captured the TQ and win in both the 17. 2wd and 13.5 4wd Buggy classes!

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Crossing the state line we now visit the Wiggins Training Facility in Oregon, IL. This past weekend they held their Fall Frenzy trophy event, and team driver Tyler Aubart reported that he would finish 5th in 1/8 Electric Buggy and 4th place in 1/8 Nitro Buggy!

Also competing for the team at this event was JConcepts driver Larry Wright IV who signed up in four classes and put in some solid work!

1/8 Nitro Truggy = TQ and 1st place
1/8 Electric Truggy = 1st place
1/8 Nitro Buggy = 3rd place
1/8 Electric Buggy = 4th place

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Moving over to Missouri we now stop in at Fastlane Raceway in Blue Springs. This past weekend was their Off-Road Riot trophy race, and when the dust had settled team driver Brent Riley would finish 1st overall in the 40+ 1/8 Nitro Buggy class!

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Heading south we now visit GS Hobby in Barling, AR. This past weekend was their Walking Dead trophy event, and JC pilot Braden Bruce was scaring away the competition as he set the TQ in 17.5 2wd Buggy then raced on to take the win, plus picked up another W in the 13.5 4wd Buggy class!

Also racing for the team at this event was JC driver Matthew Pyle. He signed up for three classes and would end the event with a 3rd place finish in both the 17.5 2wd and 13.5 4wd Buggy classes along with a 2nd place finish in 13.5 Stadium Truck!

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Moving over to Mississippi we stop in at Saratoga-Flowood RC Raceway in the town of Magee. This track was host to the final race of the ArkLaMiss Series, and JConcepts driver William Ables would end the series in style as he took home 2nd place in Pro 1/8 Electric Buggy and the TQ and win in the 40+ 1/8 Electric Buggy class!

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Continuing east we now visit RC3 in Huntsville, AL. This past weekend was their point series finals, and when the points were tallied up team driver Randy Enger would finish 1st in both the 1/8 Electric Truggy and Buggy classes!

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Cutting the corner we now head down to sunny Florida for our next update. This past weekend the Southern Truck Showdown took place at 555 raceway in the city of Bartow. Team driver Gene Shrout Jr. raced in the Gas Truck class where he finished 1st overall!

JC driver Tyler Scofield signed up for the Mini Truggy class where he finished 2nd overall!

Team driver Joshua Vicidomini competed in the 13.5 Short Course Truck class and secured the TQ and W!

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Heading up the coast we now stop in Virginia to check on the team competing in different events. Our first stop is at Truth Motorsports in the city of Culpepper. This facility was host to the final round of the Virginia Off-Road Championship Series so let’s see how the team finished up starting with JC driver Maddy Long. She competed in two classes at the finals and would finish 1st in Expert 1/8 Electric Buggy along with the TQ and win in the Open 1/8 Nitro Buggy class!

Team driver Brian Miskolczi was also throwing down laps at this event, and he would end the series with a 2nd place finish in both the Expert 1/8 Electric Buggy and Truggy classes! Taking the series title in Expert e buggy was fellow team driver Garrett McCutchan! Brian’s son Layton would finish that round with a 5th place finish in Expert e buggy along with a 4th place finish in 1/8 Electric Truggy, and after the season points were calculated he would finish 3rd overall in 1/8 Electric Truggy!

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Our next update in the state was submitted to us by JC driver Joe Tate. He recently attended another round of the Solid Axle Monster Truck Points Series hosted by Virginia R/C Motorsports, and he would finish 3rd in the ProMod class, 2nd in the Mini class and 1st place in Mega Mud Truck!

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On to Ohio we now meet up with team driver Geoff Ketler. This past weekend he attended the annual Halloween Race held at Magic Hobbies in the city of Strasburg, and when it was done he would finish 3rd in 17.5 2wd Buggy along the TQ and win in the Stadium Truck and Short Course Truck classes!

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Next, we head over to New Jersey and visit Insanity raceway in Boonton. This past weekend they held their Vintage Fall Brawl, and team driver Mark Baldwin would duke it out with the competition with much success!

Stadium Truck = TQ and 1st place
13.5 4wd Buggy = 2nd place
Vintage 2wd Buggy = 4th place

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Now we head to RC Madness in Enfield, CT to see how the team finished up at their Halloween Havoc trophy event. Starting with team driver Jonathan Sohl he let us know that he finished in a lower main for 17.5 2wd Buggy and just missed out on the transfer spot to the A Main in the Mod 2wd Buggy class!

JC driver Antonio Caputo registered for three classes and would wreck some havoc on the competition!

17.5 2wd Buggy = TQ and 1st place
Stadium Truck = TQ and 1st place
13.5 4wd Buggy = 1st place

JConcepts driver Scott Welch was also at this event, and he also raced in three classes. He would finish in a lower main for 17.5 2wd Buggy and Stadium Truck along with a 3rd place finish in Vintage 2wd Buggy!

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JConcepts Website Release – RM2 Mushroom Scuff Pads

Rich M — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:13:15 +0000

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Racers like to ensure they do they best while prepping their tires for mounting and racing conditions. For years, racers have used moto-tools with sanding drums, sandpaper, flexible open-web pads, and highly abrasive items to scuff tire beads prior to mounting. JConcepts has hit the easy button combining the handheld padded material into a cylindrical option fastened to a shank which allows racers to mount straight to a moto-tool. The RM2 mushroom scuff pad allows repeated use, quick and easy attachment, and scuffing results without a deep burn or penetration into tire beads.

Available in two different grit patterns, the green is more abrasive and should be used on tires which have omitted a lot of surface bloom, cloud, or crud on the bead area. The red item produces a slightly lighter texture upon sanding and with its softer nature is ideal for clay compound tires and beads that do not require as much cleaning or scuff to the bead. Each package contains 10 pieces to ensure a healthy selection for many tire mounting applications.

Features:
• Padded open-web material on cylindrical shank
• Quick attachment to moto-tools
• Available in two different grit abrasions
• 10 pieces per package

RM2 – mushroom scuff pad w/ shank, red – medium (240 grit)
Part# 8163-R
UPC Code – 845937042835
Retail price – $12.00
Map price – $10.20
(Fits – 3mm diameter motor tool collet)

RM2 – mushroom scuff pad w/ shank, green – firm (150 grit)
Part# 8163-G
UPC Code – 845937042842
Retail price – $12.00
Map price – $10.20
(Fits – 3mm diameter motor tool collet)

JConcepts New Release – Reflex X

Rich M — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:59:19 +0000

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The most successful 1:8th buggy tire in the modern era adds another dimension to its championship-winning package. JConcepts combines the proven pin size, density, profile, and carefully arranged bite technology of the Reflex with an updated inner carcass featuring overlapping X-brace webbing. Originally designed to bridge the gap between the popular Hybrid and options such as the Crossbow and Stacker, the Reflex has built a legacy of its own. As of 2026, it stands alone as the tire that can do it all.

The Reflex features square, angled pins stacked vertically to flex and fold evenly across the tread. Paired with the blended internal X-brace webbing, the Reflex X takes performance further as traction builds. The updated inner structure helps resist tire expansion while providing the support needed to handle heavier side loads and increased cornering forces. The combination of stacked tread and a stable inner carcass promotes consistent wear and strong forward bite, while the aligned spacing encourages rotation through the turns and a snappy release to square up quickly.

The Reflex remains one of the most sampled and copied tire designs as competitors attempt to capture its performance and the JConcepts Racing Team vibe. But championship DNA, the reputation of the team from Groveland, Florida, and proprietary rubber compounds do not come from copying a tread pattern. They come from years of development, competition, and a commitment to winning. Each package includes JConcepts Dirt-Tech closed-cell inserts. Recognized by their durable construction and signature gray color, Dirt-Tech inserts complete a tire-and-insert combination built for the demands of 1:8th off-road racing.

The success of the Reflex starts with a commitment to the track. The JConcepts team builds, tests, and travels the world, supporting racers and gathering valuable driver feedback in pursuit of products that deliver in appearance and performance. Designed in the U.S.A. and backed by JConcepts customer service, the Reflex X is developed and supported by professionals who bring style, authenticity, and racing experience to every detail. Look for reputable dealers and distributors, demand authentic and licensed products, and choose JConcepts.

Performance driven, battle tested — JConcepts is World Proven Innovation and Design.

Features:
• JConcepts original Reflex tread design
• Updated inner carcass with overlapping X-brace ribbing
• Square, angled pins arranged in stacked rows
• Horizontal connecting bars throughout the tread
• Designed for forward traction and responsive cornering
• Added carcass support as traction and cornering loads increase
• 83mm bead mounting size for 1:8th buggy wheels
• Available in multiple compounds
• Includes two tires and Dirt-Tech closed-cell inserts

Reflex X – blue compound
Part# 3121X-01
UPC Code – 845937041555
Retail price – $34.00
Map price – $22.50
(Fits – 83mm 1/8th buggy wheel)

Reflex X – green compound
Part# 3121X-02
UPC Code – 845937041562
Retail price – $34.00
Map price – $22.50
(Fits – 83mm 1/8th buggy wheel)

Reflex X – Aqua A2 compound
Part# 3121X-03
UPC Code – 845937041579
Retail price – $34.00
Map price – $22.50
(Fits – 83mm 1/8th buggy wheel)

JConcepts New Release – Double Bar Gold Compound

Rich M — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:39:15 +0000

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Double Bar – 1/8 Buggy – Gold Compound

During the march to the 1/8 IFMAR World Championship, JConcepts added another weapon to the bar tire arsenal with the Double Bar. Using previously unseen elements with the dual nature of the tread, the JConcepts item is an entirely different monster. The overlapping and repeated concept is one that intends to tackle conditioned track surfaces and heavy slick groove conditions like never before. Located in the infield of the tread, diamond patterned pins consume space, surface area, and ultimately a flexible arrangement that conforms to high-end racing conditions.

As the dual tread intersects itself, a wall provides additional side bite and stability during hard side-loads and 180-degree corners. The soft and layered tread terminates at the edge, and it rolls off to give the tire an easy transition for an easier driving feel. Inside, a firmer inner carcass webbing was built into the Double Bar to take on more difficult jumping tasks, faster speed European style track layouts, and reduce the ballooning effect of racing at higher speeds.

The Double Bar arrives ready with Dirt-Tech inserts known for their durability, shape, and consistent feel in a multitude of track conditions. The JConcepts team builds, tests, and travels the world to support the brand and gather valuable driver feedback in search of the best appearing and performance items on the market. The product is designed in the U.S.A. and always backed by JConcepts customer service, supported, and developed by professionals with style. Look for reputable dealers and distributors and demand authentic products – choose JConcepts

From the track: Recently, Juan Carlos Canas took the fastest single qualifier at the IFMAR World Championship, best semi-final time placing him TQ and on the Pole Position at this prestigious event utilizing the Double Bar tire.

Features:
• Novel Double Bar concept
• Overlapping bar tread performance
• Low height, fast response pattern
• Individual diamond “infield” strategically placed
• Continuous carcass with inner X-ribbing
• Includes Dirt-Tech, closed cell insert
• Sidewall lettering, embossed logos for authenticity

Double Bar – 1/8 Truck – Gold Compound

During the march to the 1:8 IFMAR World Championship, JConcepts added another weapon to the bar tire arsenal with the Double Bar. Using previously unseen elements with the dual nature of the tread, the JConcepts item is an entirely different monster. The overlapping and repeated concept, now available for 1:8th trucks, is one that intends to tackle conditioned track surfaces and heavy slick groove conditions like never before. Located in the infield of the tread, diamond patterned pins consume space, surface area, and ultimately a flexible arrangement that conforms to high-end racing conditions.

As the dual tread intersects itself, a wall provides additional side bite and stability during hard side-loads and 180-degree corners. The soft and layered tread terminates at the edge, and it rolls off to give the tire an easy transition for an easier driving feel. A continuous radius carcass is built into the Double Bar to take on more difficult jumping tasks, faster speed track layouts, and reduce the ballooning effect of racing at higher speeds.

Features:
• Novel Double Bar concept
• Overlapping bar tread performance
• Low height, fast response pattern
• Individual diamond “infield” strategically placed
• Continuous carcass for quick reaction and speed
• Includes Dirt-Tech, closed cell insert
• Sidewall lettering, embossed logos for authenticity

Double Bar – gold compound
Part# 4111-05
UPC Code – 845937030894
Retail price – $33.00
Map price – $24.75
(Fits – 83mm 1:8th buggy wheel)

Double Bar – gold compound
Part# 4117-05
UPC Code – 845937040169
Retail price – $38.00
Map price – $28.50
(Fits – 4.0” 1:8th truck wheel)

JConcepts New Release – Finnisher RB10 Retro Body

Rich M — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:21:25 +0000

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Born on the world stage, ready for a new generation. JConcepts brings the Finnisher to the Team Associated RB10, capturing the look, attitude, and racing heritage of the original in a body designed specifically for today’s retro-inspired buggy. It’s a resto-mod approach with a familiar JConcepts signature—competition styling from a memorable era, fitted to a platform ready to create new memories.

The Finnisher story began in Vaasa, Finland, where JConcepts arrived at the IFMAR World Championships with an all-new body design. Its name paid tribute to the location, while its distinctive shape made an immediate impression on the track. Building on lessons learned from the Punisher body line, the Finnisher combined a more aggressive appearance with carefully considered details for handling on the ground and control in the air.

Originally developed around the extended +8mm Team Associated B4.1 chassis, the Finnisher reflected the demands of increasingly technical racetracks. Bigger jumps, faster corners, and changing conditions called for attention to every surface. The increased windshield angle, forward cab position, simplified side-pods, and close chassis fit each played a role in the original design’s approach to airflow, steering response, and jumping consistency.

That unmistakable design language provides the inspiration for the RB10 edition. The forward cab profile and angled windshield establish the Finnisher’s recognizable stance, while the chamfered side-pod treatment carries the clean, purposeful appearance along the chassis. The stepped area behind the cab and distinctive window styling recall the details that gave the original its identity. Together, these elements bring the vibe and feel of the World Championship-era Finnisher to the RB10 with a fit developed specifically for the vehicle.

Completing the package, the Aero 6.5” wing complements the Finnisher’s aggressive profile and brings another familiar JConcepts racing element to the RB10. From the forward cab to the rear wing, the combination captures the competition-inspired appearance that makes this resto-mod project feel complete. For enthusiasts building a retro-inspired RB10, the Finnisher brings that history into the paint booth and onto the track. Revisit a favorite racing scheme or create something entirely your own; the familiar lines provide the canvas for a fresh take on a JConcepts classic.

World-stage roots. Resto-mod attitude. The Finnisher returns, JConcepts style. All bodies are sold clear and are shown painted for advertising purposes only. Tires, wheels, and bodies are sold separately unless otherwise specified. JConcepts reserves the right to update or make changes to product, packaging, or contents. It’s helpful to add hook and loop tape to the body and chassis for the nicest fitment to the chassis (not included).

Features:
• Original JConcepts Finnisher styling, specifically fitted for the Team Associated RB10
• World Championship heritage with retro-inspired, resto-mod appeal
• Forward cab placement and aggressive windshield angle
• Simplified, JC-chamfered side-pods for a clean, purposeful profile
• Close-fitting body contours tailored to the RB10 chassis
• Distinctive stepped rear cab and secondary side-window styling
• Includes Aero 6.5” wing
• Supplied clear for custom painting and detailing

Finnisher – RB10 retro body w/ Aero 6.5” wing
Part# 0755
UPC Code – 845937042583
Retail price – $37.00
Map price – $31.45
(Fits – Team Associated RB10 | RB10 Factory Team)

2026 JConcepts West Coast Carpet Championships Team Report

Tyler Hooks — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:14:42 +0000

The JConcepts team lead by Broc Champlin headed to PDX RC Raceway in Portland, Oregon for the JConcepts West Coast Carpet Championships this past weekend. Just under 200 entries headed to the host track for the 2027 ROAR 1/10th Scale Carpet Off-Road Nationals to battle it out for the WCCC trophies.

Practice would take place all day Friday with Qualifying on Saturday and the Main Events Sunday. Each class would have 3 qualifying rounds with the best 2/3 rounds counting in qual-points format. Every class would have double or triple a-mains with multiple classes even having double lower mains.

The JConcepts team would top the charts in 3 classes in qualifying with drivers in the top 3 on the grid in quite a few others.

Qualifying Results:
Modified 2wd: 1st Broc Champlin, 2nd Jovy Levin
Modified 4wd: 1st Broc Champlin, 2nd Jovy Levin, 3rd Austin Cracknell
13.5 Stadium Truck: 1st Jovy Levin
Expert 17.5 2wd: 2nd Caelus Lo
Expert 13.5 4wd: 2nd Caelus Lo, 3rd Graydon Edwards
40+ 2wd: 3rd Brent Thielke

Main Event Results:

Modified 2wd: 1st Broc Champlin (JC), 2nd Jovy Levin (JC), 3rd Andy DiBrino

Modified 4wd: 1st Broc Champlin (JC), 2nd Jovy Levin (JC), 3rd Austin Cracknell

13.5 Stadium Truck: 1st Jovy Levin (JC), 2nd Daniel Jeppesen, 3rd Mike Lauterio

Expert 13.5 4wd: 1st Graydon Edwards (JC), 2nd Caelus Lo (JC), 3rd Bryant Mirafuente

Expert 17.5 2wd: 1st Bryant Mirafuente, 2nd Caelus Lo (JC), 3rd Peter Robinson

40+ 2wd: 1st Brad Borniell, 2nd Travis Harker, 3rd Brent Thielke (JC)

Winning Products:

4 Wins For JConcepts At The 2026 Hobby Haven Heat Series

Chilly Duncan — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:33:35 +0000

Last Friday was the 6th and final round of the 2026 Hobby Haven Heat Series at Thorson Memorial Raceway in Urbandale, IA. This series took place at the world-famous Hobby Haven and JConcepts was the title sponsor for this series.

The series consisted of six rounds spread out over six months that started back in May. There were nine classes to compete in, and a driver’s best five finishes would be used to determine each class winner. Since this was a points series each race finish and top qualifying spot was very critical.

If you finished 1st for a round you would receive 100 points. Second place would receive 99, 3rd would be awarded 98, and so forth. If you were the top qualifier you would also receive an extra bonus point which was key for tie breakers, plus if there was a tie on points then the driver would the most TQs in a given class would win the tie breaker.

The maximum number of points a driver could earn in each class was 505 so that was the “magic number” drivers were aiming for as the series raced on during the Summer and Fall months.

For the series if a driver competed in a minimum of five rounds then they were eligible for season awards. The top three finishers in each class would receive hardware at the finals in October.

All drivers that raced in at least five rounds were also eligible for some door prizes at the finals too.

The race format for each points night consisted of two rounds of IFMAR style qualifying. Each qualifier was four minutes long, and only a driver’s best qualifying round counted towards their final qualifying position for the class they competed in that night.

Depending on the number of entries in a given class each points night, all drivers would make it to the five minute A Main, or a certain number of positions would be locked into the A Main and then two drivers from the lower mains would have to “bump up” from the B Main. During the series the track layout would change every two rounds along with the outside temps and levels of traction.

Leading the charge for the team was JConcepts driver Trevor “Chilly” Duncan. In the Mod Stadium Truck class he would TQ and then drive on the take the win in the opening four rounds, plus he picked up a 1st place finish in round 5. With a total of 504 points coming into the finals he would sit that round out while still taking home his 1st title of the series!

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The second class he competed in was the Mod Short Course Truck class. He would start off the series with a TQ and W in the opening two rounds. In rounds 2 and 3 he would not set the TQ, but he would come back to win in the A Main. In the 5th round he would grab his third TQ and win of the series in this class. With 503 points coming into the finals he would again sit that round out, and then after the finals were complete he would bring home his 2nd title in the series!

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The third class he competed in for the series was 17.5 2wd Buggy. This was probably the most competitive class of the series, and he would get off to a strong start with an opening TQ and win. In Round 2 he would suffer a DNF to finish 9th overall, and then in Round 3 he would finish 3rd, then follow that up with a 4th place finish in Round 4. With two rounds to go he needed a strong finish, and he would go on to do just that as he finished the final two rounds with two TQs and wins which locked up his 3rd series title!

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His son Ridley competed in this series too. In the Mod Stadium class he would finish 5th overall after all the points were tallied up which included a 2nd place in the 6th round which was his best finish of the series in this class!

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He also raced in the 21.5 2wd Buggy class. In the opening two rounds he would score 100 points each night as he would take the win in the A Main. In the 3rd round he would finish 4th overall for the night, but then in the next two rounds he would find his stride as he would grab the double TQ and win. He would also sit out the finals as he had this class title locked up, and he would earn his 1st series title and 4th for the year for JConcepts!

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After the racing was complete at the finals the door prizes were handed out courtesy of JConcepts and the other great series sponsors!

That was followed up by a brief awards ceremony where the top three received their hardware at the podium too.

With this series coming to an end, that would also mark the end to Hobby Haven’s outdoor racing season. We thank Hobby Haven for allowing us to be part of this series, and we can’t wait to see what’s in store for 2027!

Photo credits: Hobby Haven

Videos from this series can be viewed from the playlists below courtesy of the YouTube channel IowaRCTracks.

Round 1

Round 2

Round 3

Round 4

Round 5

Round 6

Race Team Update – October 2026 Week #3

Chilly Duncan — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:34:16 +0000

The wins keep falling like leaves off the trees for the JConcepts race team. Read about our continued success in this new edition of the Race Team Update!

We start this week’s report in the upper Northeast at DPRC Raceway in Littleton, NH. This past weekend they held their Monster mash trophy event, and team driver Mason Montminy competed in two classes where he finished 3rd in 17.5 2wd Buggy and 2nd overall in Stadium Truck!

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Next, we head down to LCRC Raceway in Oakland Mills, PA. This past weekend they held their 2026 Halloween Classic which brought out 334 entries! We had many drivers in attendance so let’s see how they finished up starting with JC driver Colton Furnari. He signed up for two classes and would race on to finish 2nd in Expert 1/8 Nitro Buggy and 1st place in Expert 1/8 Electric Buggy!

JC driver Gloop Mahey also raced in two classes, and he would scare away the competition as he finished 1st overall in Intermediate 1/8 Electric Buggy and Truggy!

JConcepts driver Thomas Petrella competed in two different classes at this event. When the dust had settled he would finish 3rd in 40+ 1/8 Nitro Buggy and 2nd place in 40+ 1/8 Electric Buggy!

JC pilot David Longaker registered in the 1/8 Nitro Truggy class where he would finish 3rd overall!

Team driver Aydan Manchanda raced in two classes at this event. He would end the race with a 4th place finish in Expert 1/8 Electric Buggy and 1st overall in Expert 1/8 Electric Truggy!

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On to Ohio we now get this race report from team driver Tony Sosnowicz. This past weekend he went back to TARCAR in the city of Toledo to throw down left turn laps in the Harvest Trophy race, and he would finish 3rd in Late Model and 1st place in Mod Sprint!

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Sending it south we now visit The Barn in Barnesville, GA. This track was host to the opening round of the SOS (Southern Off-Road Series) Series which returned after a three year hiatus. Team driver Brian Burnette was ready to roll as he signed up for the 40+ 1/8 Electric Buggy class and drove on to take home 1st place!

Also competing there for the team was team driver Shay Brand. He raced in the Pro 1/8 Nitro and Electric Buggy classes, and he would end the round with a 2nd place finish in nitro buggy and the TQ and W in the e buggy class!

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Heading west we now visit RC3 in Huntsville, AL. This past weekend they held their 2nd Annual Fall Bash trophy race, and team driver Randy Enger was ready to scrap as he doubled up with the TQ and win in both the 1/8 Electric Buggy and Truggy classes!

JConcepts driver Will Scott competed in the Stadium Truck class where he finished 3rd overall!

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Angling our way over to Arkansas we now visit Full Send RC Raceway in the city of Jonesboro. This track held the opening round of their points series, and team driver Braden Bruce is off to good start as he grabbed the TQ and win in both the 17.5 2wd and 13.5 4wd Buggy classes! He was joined on the 2wd podium in 3rd place by fellow JC driver, and his dad, Calvin Bruce!

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Heading north we now visit Traction City RC in Webster City, IA. This past weekend was the opening round of their point series, and team driver David Peavler was on point as he netted the TQ and 2nd place in Mod 2wd Buggy along with the TQ and W in Expert 17.5 2wd Buggy!

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Working our way up to Wisconsin we now visit Trackside Hobbies and Raceway in Brookfield. This past Saturday was the opening round of their SNF (Saturday Night Fever) Series, and team driver Kyle Swanson reported that he finished just shy of the transfer spot in 17.5 2wd Buggy and 5th overall in 17.5 Short Course Truck!

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Next, we fly out west to sunny California to get a few reports from the team. Team driver Chris Raceles reported that last weekend he went to SDRC in San Diego to compete in Round 5 of their Endless Summer series where he finished with the TQ and win in 40+ Mod 2wd Buggy!

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Our next report in the state was submitted to us by JC driver Rob Moots. This past weekend he attended the 4th annual KJ Memorial carpet trophy race at AMain Hobbies in the city of Chico. He would finish the race with a 3rd place finish in 17.5 2wd Buggy, plus the TQ and win in the 40+ Mod 2wd Buggy class!

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Our final report this week comes to us courtesy of team driver Nathaniel White. This past weekend he attended the Maitland King Of The Valley race held in New South Wales, Australia, and when the event wrapped up he would finish 3rd in 1/8 Electric Buggy!

Team products used:

4144 – Silver compound Overdose 1/8 buggy tire

Worlds Team Update: Reds GP and RCRA 1/10th Scale Nationals

Tyler Hooks — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:01:50 +0000

This weekend was a master class at the Reds GP and the RCRA 1/10th Scale Nationals for Burak Kilic and Lachlan Donnelly, and Lachlan Munday. Congratulations to the team on dominating all of the premier classes at both events.

The Ospy Team Track hosted the 10th running of the Reds GP this past weekend. The race would be able to get through practice and qualifying before ultimately being rained out before the mains. Burak Kilic would race Pro Buggy, Pro Ebuggy as well as the rare occurrence of running Truggy. Burak would take the TQ in all 3 classes which would also give him the win in all 3 classes as the rain would fall on main day.

Pro Buggy:
1st Burak Kilic
2nd Marco Baruffolo
3rd Elliott Boots

Pro Ebuggy:
1st Burak Kilic
2nd Marco Baruffolo
3rd Andrea Trevisan

Truggy:
1st Burak Kilic
2nd Daniel Gronlund
3rd Chaz Godwin

Congratulations to Burak and his whole team on the fantastic effort and taking the wins in all 3 pro classes.

Canberra Off-Road hosted the RCRA 1/10th Scale Nationals this past weekend with Team Lachlan taking the wins in modified 2wd, modified 4wd with Lachlan Donnelly, and Lachlan Munday winning Modified Truck. The team also locked out the 1st and 2nd qualifying spots in all 3 classes.

2wd Modified:
1st Lachlan Donnelly (JC)
2nd Jordan Insergin (JC)
3rd Ari Bakla

4wd Modified:
1st Lachlan Donnelly (JC)
2nd Matthew Couper
3rd Lachlan Munday (JC)

Modified Truck:
1st Lachlan Munday (JC)
2nd Lachlan Donnelly (JC)
3rd Glen Bonetti

2026 JConcepts Indoor National Series Finals Report

Tyler Hooks — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:38:09 +0000

The 2026 JConcepts Indoor National Series is complete, check out the full report as well as the podiums for both the finals and the series. The series retuned to Hoosier RC Hobbyplex for the 2026 finals which included 295 entries battling it out across the 11 classes offered for the 16th running of the series.

Thursday was a full day of free practice followed by seeding practice and a qualifier on Friday. Saturday included another 2 rounds of qualifying with the main events all on Sunday. Seeding practice would be the first time drivers would hit the track and the results mattered. The team got off to a hot start with the following results.

Seeding Results:
2wd Modified: 1st Broc Champlin, 2nd Brennan Schimmel
4wd Modified: 1st Brennan Schimmel, 2nd Davey Batta, 3rd Broc Champlin
17.5 Expert 2wd: 2nd Dustin Fox, 3rd Matthew Gonzales
13.5 Expert 4wd: 1st Dustin Fox
40+ 2wd: 2nd David Alberico
40+ 4wd: 2nd David Alberico
13.5 SC: 1st Dalton Condradt

Moving into qualifying the event would be very important as many of the series champions were still undecided. The results for qualifying were best 2/3 qual-points. Uniquely for all the JConcepts INS events the modified classes would take 10 drivers directly to the main with 1 bump. The rest of the classes would be 8 drivers into the main with 2 bumps.

Qualifying Results:
2wd Modified: 1st Broc Champlin, 2nd Davey Batta
4wd Modified: 1st Davey Batta, 2nd Broc Champlin, 3rd Brennan Schimmel
17.5 Expert 2wd: 1st Dustin Fox, 3rd Matthew Gonzales
13.5 Expert 4wd: 2nd Dustin Fox
40+ 2wd: 1st David Alberico, 2nd Alex Sturgeon
40+ 4wd: 2nd David Alberico
13.5 Stadium Truck: 1st Owen Vanderbeek, 2nd Bryson Furnish
Stadium Truck: 1st Owen Vanderbeek, 2nd Shane Alberico
13.5 SC: 1st Dalton Condradt

Main Event Results:

2WD Buggy Modified: 1. Broc Champlin (JC), 2. Davey Batta (JC), 3. Chase Lemieux

4WD Modified Buggy: 1. Broc Champlin (JC), 2. Brennan Schimmel (JC), 3. Davey Batta (JC)

17.5 Expert 2WD Buggy: 1. Domnic Paccione, 2. Talon Henley, 3. Matthew Gonzales (JC)

13.5 Expert 4WD Buggy: 1. Domnic Paccione, 2. Dustin Fox (JC), 3. Benjamin Decker (JC)

40+ 2WD Modified Buggy: 1. Alex Sturgeon (JC), 2. Casey Blasczyk, 3. David Alberico (JC)

40+ 4WD Modified Buggy: 1. Casey Blasczyk, 2. Allen Horne, 3. David Alberico (JC)

13.5 Stadium Truck: 1. Owen Vanderbeek (JC), 2. Bryson Furnish (JC), 3. Connor Esbeck (JC)

13.5 Short Course: 1. Dalton Conradt (JC), 2. Ethan Maki, 3. Van Slutz

17.5 Independent 2WD Buggy: 1. Alton Henley, 2. Adam McKown, 3. Ethan Maki

13.5 Independent 4WD Buggy: 1. Alton Henley, 2. Lex Mott, 3. Jacob Doron

21.5 Independent 2WD Buggy: 1. Lane Lazarz, 2. Ian Schultz, 3. Jason Kessinger

The 2026 series has officially concluded and the following drivers comprised the podiums, congratulations to everyone involved and we thank all of you for taking part in the series.

Series Podium Results:

2WD Mod Buggy: 1. Aydin Horne, 2. Chase Lemieux, 3. Broc Champlin (JC)

4WD Mod Buggy: 1. Chase Lemieux, 2. Broc Champlin (JC), 3. Brennan Schimmel (JC)

17.5 Expert Buggy: 1. Domnic Paccione, 2. Dustin Fox (JC), 3. Brady Carrico

13.5 Expert Buggy: 1. Domnic Paccione. 2. Maccoy Martin (JC), 3. Talon Henley

40+ 2WD Mod Buggy: 1. Alex Sturgeon (JC), 2. Casey Blasczyk, 3. Allen Horne

40+ 4WD Buggy: 1. Casey Blasczyk, 2. Allen Horne, 3. Mark Decker (JC)

13.5 Stadium Truck: 1. Owen Vanderbeek (JC), 2. Evan Cook, 3. Evan Ciresi (JC)

13.5 Short Course: 1. Ethan Maki, 2. Ian Schultz, 3. Tyler Marg

17.5 Independent BuggyL 1. Adam McKown, 2. Ethan Maki, 3. Lane Lazarz

13.5 Independent Buggy: 1. Ethan Maki, 2. Adam Mcknown, 3. Lex Mott

21.5 Independent Buggy: 1. Lane Lazarz, 2. Ian Schultz, 3. Thomas Vandervelden