Competiton Hobbies in Tucson, Arizona; one of the best facilities for R/C in the world held the annual Southwest Indoor Grand Prix over the weekend of October 24-25.   JConcepts drivers were on hand to support and participate in the annual event.

Ryan Maifield utilizing the JConcepts orange Bar Codes TQ’ed and won the 2wd modified and 4wd modified classes in convincing fashion.  Also utilizing the orange Bar Codes, fellow JConcepts driver and Wisconsin native Chad Due finished a very respectable 2nd place in 4wd and modified truck classes.  Richard Lake the “ringleader” drove his JConcepts equipped B4 into the A-main with a solid 7th place finish.

A little on-road racing was also going on at the SIGP and Richard Lake; JConcepts and Arizona representive finished a strong 2nd place to the world famous Brian Kinwald in the 1/12th scale class.

When it comes to off-road tires, bodies and accessories, the difference is JConcepts. Click the READ MORE for the full photo Gallery (more…)

On Saturday October 24th, Outacontrol Raceway in Ocoee hosted an event dubbed the “Night of Fire.” The race featured cash payouts for the popular classes. JC Driver Brett Kingsbury took the win in 1/8th Expert Buggy and 1/8th Expert Truck. We don’t want to get Brett in trouble with the IRS, or get any of his girlfriends to start expecting a gift, so we aren’t going to disclose how much he won. Brett ran Blue Cross hairs on his RC8T, and Blue CrossBows on his RC8B.

JC Driver Tony Pattishall TQ’ed the 1/8th Truck class, but could not hold off Kingsbury over the long A-Final and ended up taking second.

Here is the report and thank you letter form Andy Ousley, Outacontrol track owner:

Hi Jason and Crew,

Thanks for the wings in include in our prize packages! JConcepts was the tire for The Night Of Fire Race at Outacontrol Raceway. JConcept’s Drivers Brett Kingsbury and Tony Pattishall finishing 1st and 2nd in 1/8 expert truck. This race had everyone standing track side watching to see the outcome. Tony Pattishall started 1st and Brett started 3rd. Tony P. pulled out front with a good lead over the field. It didn’t take long for Brett to start closing in on Tony.. They raced hard but Tony held Brett off until the last lap. Brett got to the inside of Tony in turn two and raced bumper to bumper for the win. These two JConcepts Drivers raced clean and hard making very few errors. In 1/8 expert buggy Brett Kingsbury won with a two lap lead. Keep up the good work guys!!!!

JC Team Drivers Brandon Melton and Barry Pettit have been winning events all over the south east all summer – and last weekends Piston Cup Challenge was just another on the list. Pettit TQ’ed the Pro Buggy and Pro Truggy Divisions, and went on to win the Pro Truggy Main wire to wire. Melton was able to edge Pettit out of the win in Pro-Buggy however. Grady Jefferies and Anthony Sanders  also chose JConcepts rubber in TQ’ing the Sportsman and Intermatidate Classes as well.

Race: Piston Cup Challenge
Race Reporter: JC Team

The second annual Piston Cup Challenge was help at the 588 Raceway in Tabor City, North Carolina onOctober 24th. The motorcross style designed track by Eric Hannah, in combination with a loamy sandy based surface, provided a consistently changing racetrack offering a true off road challenge. The Piston Cup Challenge is a race heralded by the awesome throphies and well ran event by the Hannah family.

It was a total JConcepts sweep for the top qualifying positions with Grady Jefferies in Sportsman Buggy, Anthony Saunders in Intermediate Buggy, Barry Pettit in Truggy, and Barry Pettit in Pro Buggy all on JConcept tires and TQ’ing.  Also running strong were JConcept drivers Brandon Melton qualifying 3rd and Chris Pace qualifying 6th. The blue compound Cross Bows and Crow Bars for the buggies, along with the Cross Hairs for the truggies, provided a solid bite throughout the entire track.

Sportsman Buggy was won by Chuck Tutt with Matthew Evans (2nd) and Grady Jefferies
(3rd) in hot persuit. Intermediate Buggy was won by Collin Hannah with Anthony Saunders in second and Bruce Higdon in Third.

Pro Truggy was won by Barry Pettit (Mugen), with Josh Hollifield (Mugen) in second and Mike Kendall (Losi) in third. Pettit led from start to finish with blue compound Cross Hairs, after the race. Tire wear was minimal and the blue compound provide grip in the loam as well as in the hard packed surfaces.

Pro Buggy was won by Brandon Melton (Associated), with Barry Pettit (Mugen) in second and Bob Patsel (Losi) in third. Melton chose Goose Bumps and Pettit with the Crowbar/Crossbow combination. Both tire choices worked well and provided consistent traction throughout the entire main event.

Next year the 3rd annual event promises to be another fun and challenging event.

Illuzion – D8T- Punisher body
Part # – 0095
Retail price – $36.00

(Fit for Hot Bodies D8T)

The Punisher body by JConcepts for the Hot Bodies D8T is the meanest, nastiest thing out for 1/8^th truck racing.  Throw everything you know out the window, the Punisher separates itself from the rest of the bodies on the market with it’s distinctive styling.     

Beginning with the newly re-designed grill and headlight treatment, the Punisher stares you down like a trained fighter.  The hood and cab treatment are amongst the lowest in class giving the Punisher top notch performance.   The bed area represents the latest offering for 1/8^th truck racing featuring a super low profile design for increased engine cooling, air flow and escape.  

The Punisher body style is the choice of current and defending ROAR National Champion Ryan Maifield.

Features:

• Original JConcepts – Punisher styling
• Low profile inspired body, cab and window design
• Below engine head designed bed for increased engine cooling, air flow and escape
• Clear heavy-duty polycarbonate with protective film
• Window masks and detailed decal sheet
• 2009 ROAR National Champion design

Tense – Slash, Stampede and Rustler 2.2″ wheel – (Black w/bead locks) – 4pc.
Part # – 3329
Retail price – $64.00

(Fits Traxxas Slash, Stampede and Rustler)

Turn the Traxxas Slash, Stampede or Rustler into a race bred machine with the Tense wheels from JConcepts.  The Tense wheels give the stance which improves performance by gained control.   With JConcepts Tense wheels it is now possible to mount all the popular JConcepts 2.2” tires which provide the ultimate in traction and performance.  (Photos shown using JConcepts part # 3015 RocX 2.2” all-terrain tires.)

It has been said that the devil is in the details and while that is a debatable statement there is no denying that the Tense wheels from JConcepts are as detailed as they come.  Tense wheels are competition inspired from the ground up to withstand heavy abuse and perform under even the most demanding situations.  The Tense wheel design begins with a scale appeal and functionality that separates itself from the rest.  Heavy duty black nylon material and 12mm beefy hex design combine to form the ultimate in scale and performance.

Tense wheels include a heavy duty inside and outside aluminum anodized bead lock with 8 – 3×10mm button head screws on each bead lock for increased security.   Topping off the appearance of the wheel is an aluminum anodized center cap etched with JC logo for authenticity and brand loyalty.  The aluminum JC center caps are secured to the wheel by 6 – 2.5×6mm button head screws.   Although it is not certain that the devil is in the details the Tense wheels from JConcepts are undeniably evil at best.

Features:

• Original JConcepts scale looking design
• Durable black nylon material with heavy duty hex design
• Aluminum anodized bead locks with 3×10mm screws
• Aluminum anodized center cap etched with JC logo
• Includes extended front axles and hardware for Stampede or Rustler
• JConcepts – World Proven Innovation and Design

Rocx – All Terrain tire – green compound (fits 2.2″ truck wheel)
Part # – 3015
Retail price – $20.50

(Fits 2.2” truck wheel)

Specifically designed with the highest all terrain performance in mind the 2.2” Rocx is a winner right out of the package.  JConcepts has pulled out all the stops to ensure a competitive product.  Starting from the Soft Sticky Green compound, detailed tread, tire over insert packaging all the way down to the “And-1″ medium density inserts, JConcepts is striving to set a new standard.   The Rocx tire is developed for vehicles that accept 2.2” tires and wheels such as the Traxxas Rustler, Stampede, Jato, Slash, T4, XXX-T and many more.   Rocx tires look particularly impressive when mounted on the #3329 Tense – Slash, Stampede and Rustler 2.2″ wheel.

Please make note that the Rocx tire is a directional tread pattern and the first all terrain tire designed with specific left and right marked indications.  Please mount the Rocx tires accordingly.

Features:

• Proprietary Soft Sticky Green rubber compound
• And-1 medium density inserts and optional Peachy-1 memory inserts
• Detailed and scaled lugs with directional tread
• Large overall tire diameter
• Inner sidewall ribbing support

Illuzion – 1/16th Slash – Truth body
Part # – 0092
Retail price – $23.00
(Fits 1/16th Traxxas Slash)

Cut or pass through traffic with the Truth by JConcepts. The Truth is specifically designed for one of the hottest trucks in R/C – the Traxxas 1/16th Slash. As the saying goes, rubbing is racing, and with the Slash there is never a dull moment. Point and shoot, t-bone and slide; all driving tactics in the world of Slash 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 Slash 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

The Code of Silence has been broken at JConcepts, and the 1/8th Bar Codes are out. The Bar Code design is the freshest tire design seen in the last 10 years of racing development regardless of class and scale. Like the name suggests the alternating bar design combined with the addition of the Y side bars provide uncompromised support for blue and black groove conditions. Available in yellow, blue and gold compound and with and without inserts the Bar Codes are a specialty tire that when matched to the appropriate track can provide amazing results.

The Bar Codes are a part of the JConcepts special breed of tire, designed for maximum performance when new or used as the design allows even wear all the way down to the tire body.

Bar Codes in new condition excel on hard surfaces that have taken rubber with either dry or wet grooved conditions. Worn Bar Codes excel on indoor or outdoor clay tracks where a minimal dust groove has formed.

Bar Codes – blue compound – tire only
Part # – 3030-001
Retail price – $22.00  

Bar Codes – blue compound
Part # – 3030-01
Retail price – $26.00

Bar Codes – yellow compound – tire only
Part # – 3030-000
Retail price – $20.00

Bar Codes – yellow compound
Part # – 3030-00
Retail price – $24.00

Bar Codes – orange compound
Part # – 3030-04
Retail price – $26.00

Bar Codes – gold compound
Part # – 3030-05
Retail price – $24.00

Sign-up for the JConcepts Bash this Saturday October 24th at the Super Cup and receive a pre-entry accessory pack.   This offer is also good for the drivers that have already signed up prior to the Super Cup event and can redeem this pack at the Super Cup or on Bash day October 31^st.

Sign-up now!

Pre-entry Accessory Pack Contents –

0117 – 6.5” high down force 1/10^th scale wing x 2
Ball cups (yellow) x 1
JConcepts Events decal sheet x 1
Retail value – $23.00