US Masters of Foam 2026 – Report
The inaugural US Masters of Foam took place over the weekend at Skagit River Raceway in Washington State, USA, featuring competitive indoor carpet racing across six classes, and honouring the late Steve Curry. The event also marked the revival of foam tire touring car racing in the United States. The Modified Touring class saw Weylin Rose dominate with his Xray, taking both top qualifying and the overall win. Multi-time foam touring national champion Travis Schreven finished second with his Team Associated TC8, while Peter Robinson (Xray/RCAmerica) completed the podium with his X4’26.
The Modified 1/12 GTP category was led in qualifying by Harbke with his Awesomatix A12, but it was XRAY/RCAmerica driver Peter Robinson who took the overall victory after winning A1 and A2 following close battles throughout the finals. Harbke finished second overall, with Ryan Reavis (XRAY/RCAmerica) in third.
In Super Stock 1/12 GTP (13.5T Blinky), top qualifier Korey Harbke converted his pace into the overall win for Awesomatix. Weylin Rose finished second, while a late charge from Brian Bodine in A3 secured third, completing an Awesomatix USA podium lockout.
The Stock 1/12 GTP (17.5T Blinky) class saw Michael Jones (Xray) lead qualifying, however former IFMAR Worlds finalist Louis LeBlanc claimed the overall win with two A-main victories. Jones finished second, with Michael Godson in third.
In GT12, Awesomatix USA driver Brian Bodine secured overall victory after topping qualifying with his A12 and winning A1 and A2. Steve Curry’s brother, Dave Curry, came out of retirement to finish second overall, with Ron Steen completing the podium.
In Stock Touring, Canyon Thompson topped qualifying for Team Associated, but Wes Briscoe (XRAY/RCAmerica) claimed the overall win with his X4’26 after victories in A2 and A3. Thompson finished second, with Mike Maggiore (Serpent USA) completing the podium.
The US Masters of Foam delivered close racing across all classes while honoring the legacy of Steve Curry, celebrating high-level foam tire competition on carpet. The event is set to return in 2027.
Source: US Masters of Foam [mastersoffoamusa.com]
