Event: ROAR Electric Off-Road Nationals
Date: August 20-22, 2010
Location: Leisure Hours Raceway – Joliet, IL
Race Reporter: JConcepts Racing Team

Ryan Maifield and JConcepts take 1st ever ROAR Short Course Open National Championship. JConcepts picks up 4 ROAR National titles, 3 via control tire and 1 via open performance.

The scene was fresh and exciting at the 2010 ROAR Off-Road Nationals. With many of the major teams putting in a push that hasn’t been seen in many years, competition and stakes were at an all-time high. With the introduction of Short Course and the steady popularity of 1/10th buggies and trucks, 305 entries assembled into Joliet, Illinois for the largest 1/10th Off-Road race of the year. With an agreed upon or control tire used in 6 of 8 classes, a level playing field was present for all participating drivers.

For JConcepts, it was a ROAR National Event to remember, for the first time, Short Course Open was an official class and the JConcepts boys came “loaded for bear”. With an assortment of the finest SCT products on the market; JConcepts, together with Ryan Maifield, Chad Due and the rest of the team wasted little time moving to the front of the pack. It was Wisconsin native Chad Due that struck first in the SCT class putting in an early TQ with his JConcepts equipped SC10 Factory Team. Round 3 and 4 TQ went to Ryan Maifield as he blistered the track setting the fastest time of the weekend and picking up the overall TQ in the process.

As main event time approached, Maifield locked in on the goal of victory and after a relatively easy A-1 victory things appeared to be moving along smoothly toward the championship. With a great start in A-2 Maifield pulled out to a huge lead and looked to lock-up the overall. Disaster struck with about a minute to go as a freak malfunction in the internal transmission sidelined Maifield and allowed Travis Amezcua and Jessie Robbers into the mix with a 1st and 2nd putting the pressure on Maifield for a victory in A-3.

At the tone in A-3 Maifield stretched a nice lead and locked into cruise control for roughly 4 minutes until Amezcua picked up the pace and moved into 2nd. Pressure from Amezcua forced Maifield to tighten his pace and maintain a steady cushion until the last-lap where Maifield picked his lines carefully and finished off A-3 in style and securing the 1st ever ROAR National Championship in the Open Short Course class. Ryan’s Factory Team SC10 was completed decked out in JConcepts gear all weekend. JConcepts Raptor SCT-R body, Rulux wheels, SC Double Dees front tires and SC Bar Codes rear tires topped off the championship machine.

JConcepts tires were chosen as control tires in the 2wd and SCT stock classes. The Groovy and Double Dees combination was a massive success for Kenny Farris in the 2wd stock class as he powered his way to TQ and a win in the 1st and 2nd A-main to take the stock national title. Cory Crosley enjoyed similar success in the SCT stock class with the Subcultures SCT tire. Cory was the star of the SCT Stock Class all weekend by first taking the TQ and then A-main victory. Both drivers relied on the performance and consistency of JConcepts all weekend.

In the Open modified truck class JConcepts blue compound Bar Codes were chosen as the agreed tire between major manufacturers. With a vast assortment of conditions the Bar Codes proved to be a great choice in the modified truck class as TQ Dustin Evans looked flawless in qualifying. The track evolved for a slightly different condition in the A-mains and Jared Tebo proved too much for the competition with a win in A-1 and A-2 and the fastest overall main event time in any of the 2wd classes, Jared and Dustin were on rails all weekend.

Debuting performance -

In a much anticipated release, JConcepts debuted the all-new Punisher B4.1 body in the 2wd modified class with Ryan Maifield taking the 2nd qualifying position and ultimately settling for 4th overall after a stellar A-2 victory. Look for the Punisher B4.1 body release very soon.

Products in focus:

SCT Double Dees
SCT Bar Codes
Ford Raptor SVT body
SCT Rulux wheels
SCT Subcultures
1/10th Truck Bar Codes
1/10th Double Dees
1/10th Groovy front
B4.1 Punisher body
B44 Punisher body

Chad Due’s Associated Factory Team SC10 with the new JConcepts SCT Barcodes and Ford Raptor Body TQ Round 1 at the ROAR Nationals.

JConcepts has another new product making it’s debut this weekend at the 2010 ROAR Electric Off-Road Nationals in Joliet, IL. Ryan Maifield will be Punishing the competition with this new body from JConcepts. Here are some spy photos and a quick video of the Punisher B4.1. Stay tuned for more from the ROAR Nationals this weekend.

Here is a photo taken at the ROAR Electric Off-road Nationals of JConcepts new Profiled Closed Cell Inserts. More details to follow.

Pictured are 1/10th buggy rear, 1/10th 4wd front and SCT profiled insert.

MustangMan Mark writes about the JConcepts officially licensed Ford Raptor bodies in his blog, check it out.

SVT’s Raptor F-150 in 1/10th Scale

Double Dees V2 – green compound – with inserts
Part # – 3007V2-02
UPC Code – 845937004079
Retail price – $27.00
(Fits all 1/8th buggy wheels)

Double Dees V2 – green compound – white wheel (pre-mounted)
Part # – 3007V2-12
UPC Code – 845937004604
Retail price – $40.00
(Fits all 1/8th buggies)

Double Dees V2 – green compound – yellow wheel (pre-mounted)
Part # – 3007V2-22
UPC Code – 845937004611
Retail price – $40.00
(Fits all 1/8th buggies)

The JConcepts Double Dees V2 tire is perfect for a variety of track surfaces. Wear is always the trade off when going to a small pin tire and with the Double Dees V2, these worries are a thing of the past. Running qualifiers and main events on the same high performance tire is now possible. The Double Dees design is a world leading tire combination right out of the package, the unique technology combined with the sticky green compound allow the flexibility necessary to compete on even the most demanding surfaces for an extended period of time.

Tires, including inserts, will be treated to the latest generation in Profiled (closed cell) insert design. Unique materials, bright blue color and revolved relief provide extra full support and stability.

The roots of the V2 design came after extensive research and development which called for a longer lasting and supremely stable variation of the original Double Dees design. Several inclusions to the design include, extra depth and height tread with extended center bar coverage for additional forward traction. If you are looking for the ultimate 1/8th buggy performance tire the Double Dees V2 is it.

Double Dees excel on indoor and outdoor hard slick surfaces with either dry or wet conditions. Drivers will feel the immediate impact of the exclusive design and proprietary rubber compound as they rip around the track at blistering speeds.

Features:
Green super soft compound
Compact tire body with crisp tread and separation
Aggressive square Double Dee lug technology
Available with and without inserts
Tires with inserts include Profiled (closed cell inserts)

Subcultures – green compound
Part # – 3034-02
UPC Code – 845937004062
Retail price – $27.00
(Fits all 1/8th buggy wheels)

Subcultures – green compound – white wheel (pre-mounted)
Part # – 3034-12
UPC Code – 845937004628
Retail price – 40.00
(Fits all 1/8th buggy wheels)

Subcultures – green compound – yellow wheel (pre-mounted)
Part # – 3034-22UPC Code – 845937004635
Retail price – 40.00
(Fits all 1/8th buggy wheels)

Subcultures, the new three tier design from JConcepts, are the latest in 1/8th buggy tire development. It’s a whole new world down within the tread as the Subcultures are the first 1/8th buggy tire with three-tier lug technology. The precisely spaced pyramid shaped tread provides the initial feel and control for hard packed, loose and loamy conditions while the step base give the necessary height for wet and soft conditions. At the very base of the Subcultures is a mesh of tread which provides grip at a time when most tires are left bald.

Now available in sticky super soft green compound, the Subcultures are a specialty tire that when matched to the appropriate track can provide the performance and all around tire that racers dream of.

The Subcultures 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. Subcultures in green compound while in new condition excel on hard slick surfaces that are either dry, wet or when traction is hard to come-by. Worn Subcultures on the second or third tier of lugs excel on surfaces where a groove has formed with minimal dust buildup.

Features:
Green super soft compound
Compact tire body with crisp tread and separation
Aggressive 3-tier design
Tires with inserts include Profiled (closed cell inserts)

Goose Bumps – green compound – pre-mounted Slash 2wd front
Part # – 3041-3230
UPC Code – 845937004017
Retail price – $35.00
Fits: Slash 2wd front

Goose Bumps – green compound – pre-mounted 12mm hex SCT front and rear
Part # – 3041-3240
UPC Code – 845937004024
Retail price – $35.00
Fits: Slash 2wd rear, Blitz F&R, Slash 4×4 F&R, Kyosho Ultima SC F&R, OFNA Hyper SC F&R, Jammin SCRT-10 F&R

The 4-time National Champion Goose Bumps are now available pre-mounted on Rulux wheels.

Short Course racing has progressed and JConcepts is on top of the development with the introduction of the Goose Bumps for Short Course racing. Realism has not been left out on these race tires, the Goose Bumps are completely detailed with center lug all-terrain inspired tread and side wall. The JConcepts Goose Bumps tires are just what the doctor ordered; combining a totally unique step pin and bar lug design with sticky green compound to allow even greater control on off-road surfaces.

The Goose Bumps are a special breed, designed for maximum performance when new or used as the design allows even wear all the way down to the tire body. Once the driver wears through the initial pin, a bar follows to maximize potential on aggressive surfaces. The Goose Bumps incorporate a compact tire body with a crisp tread pattern with precise separation for intense short course racing competition.

Goose Bumps in new condition excel on soft surfaces with either dry or wet conditions. Worn Goose Bumps excel on indoor or outdoor clay tracks where a slight groove has formed.

Features:
Race inspired tread design with all-terrain inspiration
Available in sticky Green compound
Compact tire body with crisp tread and precise separation
Aggressive step pin and bar lug combination design
Includes foam inserts

Double Dees – orange compound (fits SCT 3.0″ x 2.2″ wheel)
Part # – 3043-04
UPC Code – 845937004239
Retail price – $24.00
(Fits 2.2” x 3.0” SCT wheel)

The JConcepts Double Dees tire in Orange compound is perfect for a variety of track surfaces and in particular black groove abrasive tracks. On super hot abrasive tracks, wear and stability is always the trade off when going to a small pin tire and with the Double Dees for Short Course, these worries have been minimized. Running qualifiers and main events on the same high performance tire is now possible. The Double Dees design is a world leading tire combination right out of the package, the unique technology combined with abrasive specific compounds like orange allow the flexibility necessary to compete on even the most demanding surfaces for an extended period of time.

Available in Orange compound the Double Dees for Short Course are a specialty tire that when matched to the appropriate track can provide the performance that racers dream of. Additionally, the Double Dees include precisely molded Force-1 inserts which fill and proportion the tire specifically between tire and wheel dimensions.

Double Dees in orange compound excel on outdoor hard packed surfaces with dry conditions that have taken rubber and turned abrasive. Drivers will feel the immediate impact of the exclusive design and proprietary rubber compound as they rip around the track at blistering speeds.

Features:
Available in Soft (groove conditions) Orange compound
Compact tire body with crisp tread and separation
Aggressive square Double Dee lug technology
Includes molded Force-1 insert

Illuzion – Kyosho Ultima SC overtray – protects chassis from excessive debris
Part # – 2070
UPC Code – 845937004437
Retail price – $25.00
(Fits Kyosho Ultima SC)

When racing on a loamy or top soil track surface the inside of the Ultima SC chassis can become loaded with dirt or debris which creates extra weight. With the JConcepts over-tray these worries are minimized with the simple and functional over-tray. Fitting nicely under the body; the JConcepts over-tray hugs the outside dimension of the SC chassis protecting the inside from unwanted excess dirt and debris build-up during racing conditions. By minimizing resting surface area the void and protrusion free design is all about performance.

The over-tray is snug around the entire chassis structure while being attached with hook and loop tape around the sides and a slide-in fit in the front for easy access. The over-tray is built with extra height and rake to provide extra room for various electrical and battery configurations.

Features:
Original JConcepts simple design and function
Includes hook and loop tape
Durable clear polycarbonate material can be painted or wrapped
Plenty of clearance for various electrical and battery configurations
JConcepts – World Proven Innovation and Design

*over-tray shown is trimmed and mounted, actual part comes clear and untrimmed.

lluzion – Ofna Hyper SC, Jammin SCRT-10 – Manta body
Part # – 0058
UPC Code – 845937002235
Retail price – $42.00
(Fits Ofna Hyper SC and Jammin SCRT-10)

Get ready, JConcepts is on a roll with this fierce new Manta body. Upon first glance, it is easy to visualize this new body gliding around on the Hyper SC or Jammin SCRT-10. Scale meets performance with the new JConcepts Manta body, inspired from the ground up as a competition addict to turn short course trucks into high performance machines.

The Manta begins with the latest in short course truck detail by incorporating the latest treatment from JConcepts in grill and headlight design with a racing influenced front bumper. Front and rear fender flares provide the clearance necessary to run an assortment of short course tires including the 4-time National Champion Goose Bumps.

Extended cab design with recessed side windows, louvers along the front hood area highlight a number of the front-end styling cues. Short course inspired bed area with incredible detail finish off this extraordinary, tough design.

In addition, JConcepts has included an optional rear spoiler which gives the ability to alter the look and function of the Manta by simply adding or removing the rear spoiler. Maintaining that exclusive performance and feel is critical to a vehicles performance, JConcepts is world proven innovation and design.

Features:
JConcepts – short course styling
Scale inspired body, cab and window design
Includes add-on rear spoiler for optional look and function
Aggressive headlight and grill treatment with racing influenced front bumper
Front and rear fender flares for maximum clearance
Extended cab with recessed windows
Clear heavy-duty polycarbonate with protective film
Window masks and detailed decal sheet

Illuzion – Losi 8ight 2.0 Punisher body
Part # – 0204
UPC Code – 845937004420
Retail price – $29.00
(Fits Losi 8ight 2.0)

The Punisher body by JConcepts for the Losi 8ight 2.0 is the meanest, nastiest thing out for 1/8th buggy racing. Throw everything you know out the window, the Punisher separates itself from the rest of the bodies on the market with its distinctive styling.

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