Location: Surprise, AZ
Date: February 19-21, 2010
Event: 2010 Nitro Challenge
Race Reporter: JConcepts Team

The JConcepts team was out in full force at the 2010 Nitro Challenge in Surprise, Arizona. Ryan Maifield led the JC field with a 3rd place in the 1/8th truck class. Ryan’s weekend started off rough after some problems placed him in the B-Final in the truggy class but after re-grouping he bumped into the A-main. During the A-Final Ryan drove his RC8T-CE into contention challenging for the 1st and 2nd place position on many occasions before settling for a podium and 3rd place. Ryan’s truck was decked out with the latest in JConcepts gear including the Punisher body and Sevens tires.

Congratulations to the JConcepts Team on another successful outing at the Nitro Challenge.

Super Cup results make appearance on Team Associated.com.
 
http://67.199.85.166/racing/racereport.php?IDno=200

The “Show Me State” of Missouri, was the location of the JConcepts Winter Indoor Nationals. Smac Trac, located in St. Charles, twenty-five miles west of the Gateway Arch, is in it’s fourth year of operation, and is quickly getting, or already has, the reputation of a great facility. With a strong local group of racers, turnouts for weekly races over 100+. Some of the fastest guys in the region, call this home. Challenging, and technical track layouts, that are changed frequently, are just part of the draw, and a top notch race program. This made the perfect setting for the first race in 2010 for JConcepts Events.
But unlike a race report, this is going to be random observations. I am not claiming to have seen it, heard it, or done it all, but just, observed.

With any event, most of the faster racers from the region are going to come. The only problem might be the weather. With the forecast of snow, no one knows for sure. But it worked out. There was only a few inches. Not the five they predicted. I was looking forward to taking Jason out, and giving him driving lessons. Rally drift anyone?

Another problem is, what if Jared Tebo lives in your region? Here is your race report: Jared Tebo TQ’s and wins all Mod classes. The End.

First thing Friday, Jason up on the stand, looking at the layout. He says, “I sometimes forget how small of an area, you can make a really cool 1/10th scale track in.”

First practice session, track builder and SMAC man Scott McDonald yells up to the driver stand, “You guys act like this is your first time on the track”.

Big Hi-Five to who ever came up with the menu for Smac Trac Snacs, too funny.

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Show-Me’s … In walking distance from hotel

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Illuzion – Slash, Slash 4×4 and SC10 – Manta body
Part # – 0064
(Fits Traxxas Slash, Slash 4×4 and SC10)

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 Slash, Slash 4×4 or SC10. 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 – Slash 4×4 over-tray – protects chassis from excessive debris
Part # – 2058
(Direct fit for Traxxas Slash 4×4)

When racing on a loamy or top soil track surface the inside of the Slash 4×4 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 dimensions of the Slash 4×4 chassis protecting the inside from unwanted excess dirt and debris build-up during racing conditions.  

The over-tray is snug around the entire chassis structure while being attached along the sides with hook and loop tape for quick inner access.  The over-tray is built with extra height and rake to provide extra room for various electrical and battery configurations.  In addition, JConcepts has incorporated an extensive scoop and louver design which can be trimmed to allow air flow and heat escape.

Features:

JConcepts simple design and function
Durable clear polycarbonate material can be painted or wrapped
Plenty of clearance for various electrical and battery configurations
Extensive scoop and louver design
JConcepts – World Proven Innovation and Design
 

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