36th Annual Texas Biggie – Report

The 36th Annual Texas Biggie took place at RCRCNT in Rendon, Texas and the race attracted racers as far away as Florida, Ohio, and Arizona. On Friday there was to be open practice followed by two rounds of qualifying, however rain forced the cancellation of qualifying and left what little daylight remaining for practice. On Saturday, the rain gave way to warm Texas sunshine, and four rounds of qualifying took place for the 1/8 GT, 1/10 Nitro Sedan, and 1/8 Open classes. The top qualifiers for each class were Chad Kiffe, Chris Metheny, and Terry Brown, respectively. On Sunday, it was time for the mains. The lower ones were 20 minutes, and the A-mains, 40 minutes. In 1/8 Open the top qualifier, Terry Brown, led from start to finish. Greg Esser and Bob Ingersoll placed 2nd and 3rd, respectively. In 1/10 Nitro Sedan, just as in the 1/8th Open race, top qualifier Chris Metheny never looked back, leading the entire race. Christian Jones and Brad Toffelmire rounded out the top three. In 1/8 GT, Shawn Bucklin took the win with top qualifier Chad Kiffe and Shawn Moore placing 2nd and 3rd, respectively.

1/8 Open final result
1. Terry Brown (TQ)
2. Greg Esser
3. Bob Ingersoll
4. Garrick Kinchen
5. Ron Gustin
6. Frank Hernandes
7. Unknown
8. Charlie Junkins
9. Steve McLaughlin
10. Chris Metheny

1/10 Sedan final result
1. Chris Metheny (TQ)
2. Christian Jones
3. Brad Toffelmire
4. Jeff Parker
5. Brian Fong
6. Chris Kemper
7. Herman Rodriguez
8. Robert Bell

1/8 GT final result
1. Shawn Bucklin
2. Chad Kiffe (TQ)
3. Shawn Moore
4. John Cooper
5. Frank Hernandes
6. Jason Hutchins
7. Blake Kiffe
8. Charlie Junkins
9. Christian Jones
10. Marcus Williams

Thanks to Brian Fong for sending the report.