Ty Tessmann double at 1/10th Pre Worlds

The 1/10th Offroad Pre Worlds was run this week at the Silver Dollar Raceway in Chico, California. Crazy heat and sugared track conditions meant the drivers had a lot to contend with throughout the event. Having found the track to be very low on traction on the first day of practice, the decision was made to coat the surface with sugar, something that is regularly done at the Cactus Classic event each year. It helps race traction and minimizes the work needing to be done to maintain it, however some teams were against its application. The negative however is that it is very hard on tires as well as parts and has so much traction that drivers in 2wd mostly need to switch to mid motor cars. With all that said the conditions were consistent from the 2nd practice day through to the finals. Qualifying would see reigning World Champion Ryan Cavalieri take the top spot in 2wd ahead of reigning 1/8th National Champion Ty Tessmann in 2nd and former World Champion Neil Cragg in 3rd. In the 4wd class Ty would take the top spot ahead of Cactus Classic Champion Ryan Maifield in 2nd and Associated team mate Cavalieri in 3rd.

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