After a late decision to attend the W.I.N. Jason and I made our way up to Alabama. The facility is setup perfect for a large event, but there’s a lot of work to be done (all nighter for the track crew). The track has all the latest trendy obstacles; step-ups, 40′ table, singles, berms, and studder bumps to round it all out.

Not much to post right now as it was setup day, but stay tuned for race updates.

PW

  by Tim Davis
JC Truck Driving Technician

It has been a full week since we returned home from the first            annual JConcepts Rage at Carolina’s RC in Charlotte NC. Jason has   been hounding me like a disgruntled redhead for a race report since  about mid-day last Thursday. So here it is. Along those lines, I would like to refer to these as “event reports” from now on, since as many of you know by now I am pretty much useless for any kind of commentary about the actual racing on (more…)

Event: JConcepts Rage
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Date: April 18-19, 2009
Classes: 1/10th, 1/8th and short course electric  
Race Reporter: Jason Ruona

Rage Video

Fun and spirited competition at the JConcepts Rage as the JConcepts crew took a trip north to the beautiful state of North Carolina for the 1st Annual JConcepts Rage.  Jason Ruona and Rob Meyer take home the wins in the modified classes.  The big news at the JConcepts Rage was the spectacular Carolina’s R/C indoor track and racing surface.  JConcepts Events race director Fred Reep put on a flawless high energy program with 5 rounds of qualifying and triple A-mains in the modified classes and 10 minute A-mains in all other classes.  Several local drivers put on great driving performances while TQ’ing and winning many classes.  Jason Ruona, Rob Meyer, Max Fluer, Jon Noon and Zach Mote continually turned the quickest lap times and qualifying runs in the modified classes.  Jason Ruona with his JConcepts outfitted Associated B4 and B44 reigned supreme in qualifying by TQ’ing 7 out of the 10 rounds of qualifying and winning the first 2 A-mains in both classes. 

Rob Meyer with his JConcepts outfitted Associated T4 TQ’ed and won the 10 minute A-main event in the modified truck class. Carolina R/C’s own Alex Birmingham won the Stock Truck class while Steve Woody won the Short Course Stock class and Todd Walters won the Short Course Modified class.  Brandon Ouellette took his freshly prepared Losi 8ight-e to a well deserved 1st place in the electric 1/8th buggy class. The awards presentation made for a complete event with local model Heather handing out the awards in each class.Gold compound Bar Codes and Sevens was the tire of choice for the indoor surface in the 1/10^th and 1/8^th scale classes.  In addition to the Rage awards the appropriate winners were awarded a new set of the popular Gold Compound JConcepts tires during the awards presentation.   

Special thanks to the sponsors of the Rage – JConcepts, Carolina’s R/C, Jab Graphix and Good Run Gear

For more information please visit www.jconcepts.net  

Check out www.jconceptsevents.com for more information on JConcepts events.  
 

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Cut or pass through traffic with the Truth by JConcepts.   The Truth is specifically designed for the hottest racing short course truck in R/C – the Associated SC10.   As the saying goes, rubbing is racing, and with the SC10 there is never a dull moment.   Point and shoot, t-bone and slide; all driving tactics in the world of short course have never been more fun.  Performing well while looking good is a priority at JConcepts.  The Truth 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 Truth and without disappointment the new SC10 body slides into the front of the pack.   In addition, one of the highlights of the styling cues includes extra fender clearance to minimize troublesome tire rubbing issues.   

The Truth is a reflection of pin-point performance necessary in off-road racing which only JConcepts can offer.

Features:

•  Original JConcepts – Truth styling
• Off-road inspired body, cab and window design
• Clear durable lightweight polycarbonate with protective film
• Window masks and detailed decal sheet
• Extra wheel well clearance for more consistent performance

5 rounds of qualifying, bumps ups and triple A-Mains in the biggest classes – 2wd Mod Buggy and  4wd Mod ~ what a race.

Congrats to the winners. Click here to view the results rage_2009.pdf

We will get the photos posted asap.

Brad Powell wins a JConcepts tshirt when Heather the trophy girl pulled his name.

Ruona wins 2wd mod A1 and A2 and 4wd A1 and A2

A3 will be up next

Prizese go to: Todd Norder and Tony Marra Sr.

Random drawing

Max Fluer takes TQ from Jason Ruona by tenths of a second!

So on my morning drive get some more coffee, you know that show – Little People, Big World, – I’ve not watched it but I’ve seen the commercials naturally – well I feel like that when I drive the F350 Diesel, LOL  Little girl, big truck

That truck feels like a monster to me. Long bed, extended cab, diesel engine – it makes me want to go jump some curbs and and go off roading. 

I guess its really the same as an Escalade or an Expedition or Tahoe etc? And those are closed in which I think would have more blind spots? all those “soccer mom’s” out there certainly dont have a problem driving those things with screaming kids in the back?  I’d tip my hat to you soccer moms – but I’m not wearing a hat….