Jason Ruona takes Pro 4 at JConcepts Indoor Nats Rd2

Round 2 of the JConcepts Indoor National Series kicked off at OCRC raceway in Huntington Beach, CA. The renowned indoor facility was topped off with a fresh new layout and grippy surface for this special event. Race director Nick Black kept the program running smooth all weekend while running 3 rounds of qualifying on Saturday and main events on Sunday. JConcepts driver Jason Ruona held the coveted pole position in Pro 4 having paced the 6 minute qualifiers with ease but with a 10 minute A-main, the racing was hotly contended throughout. The Pro 4 main started off as Jason Ruona grabbed a clean start and held a slight lead over Chris Jarosz in 2nd. A mistake by Jarosz moved Colby Poh into second where he pressured Ruona until a mistake dropped Poh several seconds back. Ruona increased the lead and looked more comfortable each lap as his SC10 4×4 truck continued to look looked smooth and consistent. With only several laps to go, Jarosz moved back into 2nd place dropping Colby to 3rd while Ruona stayed out front and just cruised. Leading wire to wire, Ruona was never challenged and took a well deserved win with his brand new SC10 4×4. Chris Jarosz finished in 2nd and Colby Poh in 3rd.  Jason chose JConcepts Short Course Double Dees (front) and Bar Codes (rear) tires in gold compound along with Rulux 12mm hex wheels, topped off with the Ford Raptor body.

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Mike Truhe wins Mod SC at JConcepts Spring Indoor Nats

Losi’s Mike Truhe, Frank Root and Cody Turner attended the 3rd Annual JConcepts Spring Indoor Nationals hosted by OCRC Raceway this past weekend. The track layout was fast and fun setting up for an awesome weekend of racing. In the Pro2 (Mod SC) class Mike and Frank would battle it out for TQ throughout the 3 rounds of qualifying. When it was all said and done, Frank had taken the TQ over teammate Mike Truhe by a narrow margin, with Cody Turner 4th on the grid. The format called for a 10 minute Single A-Main and everyone expected a dog fight between the Losi pilots, and the main did not disappoint. The entire field got off to a clean start and started to freight train around the very quick track. Frank made a bobble and allowed Mike into the lead, while Cody had moved up to 3rd. Throughout the race, Mike and Frank would closely battle, even side by side at times while pulling away from the pack. In the end, Mike held off the charge and took the victory after 10 hard fought minutes, with Frank in 2nd and Cody in 3rd.

Source: TLR [tlracing.com]

Brian Kinwald takes 2wd Mod at SCS Rd1

For 2011, Scotty Ernst Productions has taken the Short Course Showdown nationwide. The unique Short Course Showdown Tour gives drivers an opportunity to participate in a Scotty Ernst level event for what is currently the hottest segment in R/C. Stock and Modified 2wd SCT make-up the bulk of the program while the emerging 4×4 SCT’s put down the fastest and wildest runs of the weekend.  Coming off a recent A-main finish in the Pro 2 Modified class at the Cactus Classic, Brian Kinwald made the trip to Short Course Showdown round 1 at R/C Excitement in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. With the event producing just under 200 entries of just short course drivers, the R/C Excitement location and facility was second to none while providing a great track, layout and surface for the hungry Short Course contingent.

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Mike Truhe takes 4wd Mod SC at Short Course Showdown

Fresh off his 4wd SC win at the 25th Annual Cactus classic, Mike Truhe TQ’s both 2wd and 4wd Modified Short course classes at last weekend’s Short Course Showdown at R/C Excitement in Fitchburg, MA. He then cruised to the victory in the 4wd Modified class by being the only driver to complete 25 laps. This is the 4th event in a row that Mike has dominated the 4wd Mod SC class with his Losi Ten SCT-E. The A-Main featured local “fast” guys and a former Multi World and National Champion. 6 of the 8 drivers in the main chose the Losi Ten SCT-E with fellow Losi Driver Anthony Mazzera finishing on the podium in 3rd. Anthony also took the win in the 17.5 Spec class with is Losi XXX-SCT and team mate Richard Trujillo finishing in 3rd.

Source: Losi [tlracing.com]

Mike Truhe wins Pro-4 Class at Cactus Classic

In 2011 the Short Course scene continues to grow and become increasingly popular. We are now seeing a big increase in the Pro-4 Class also known as 4-Wheel Drive SCT. Earlier this year Losi announced the Ten SCT-E 4wd SCT and the race results speak for themselves as the truck has won the first two major events of the year. Last weekend, Team Losi Racing Driver Mike Truhe piloted his Losi Ten SCT-E  to the win in the 4wd Short Course Truck Class at the 25th Annual Cactus Classic in Scottsdale, AZ. Mike’s excellent driving skills and his superior handling Losi truck allowed him to take the overall win in the double A-main event.

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Source: Losi [tlracing.com]

JR Mitch takes Mod SC at 2011 Bigfoot Extravaganza

JR Mitch, fresh off his success at round 2 of the Super Cup series, took his talent to Dallas, TX to compete in the 2011 Bigfoot Extravaganza. Located at the famous Mikes Hobby Shop, the Bigfoot race attracts racers from all around and with over 200 entries the race is a continued success. JConcepts Team Associated driver JR Mitch was the driver to beat all weekend in the Modified Short Course class by first taking the overall TQ over Quincy Hughes and Gary “Bigfoot” O’Brien. JR continued his roll into the mains where he used the TQ position to get a clean start and pull away from the competition earning wins in A-1 and A-2 to pad his lengthy resume. JR used the popular JConcepts Raptor body, Double Dees and Bar Codes tires and Rulux wheels all weekend long.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

CRCRC SCT Shootout report

Last Saturday was the first CRCRC SCT Shootout and included a kids 12 and under class, sportsman 2wd SCT (17.5 motor or standard RTR brushed motor), 2wd Open, and 4×4 Open SCT classes. The race had 89 SCT entries including four heats of 2wd Open SCT, three heats of 4×4 SCT, three heats of sportsman 2wd SCT, and two heats of kids 12 and under. The format was 3 qualifying rounds (rocket round) with 10 minute A-mains and a single bump up from each of the lower mains. The track was laid down fresh a week before the race so traction was fairly high.

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Peck & Korn win Short Course at Nitro Challenge

Team Losi’s Casey Peck and A-Main Hobbies driver Marty Korn took respective victories in 4WD and 2WD at the 12th running of ‘The Dirt’ Nitro Challenge in Arizona. A tough track for the 1:10 electric trucks, having been designed to cater for the large 1:8 Buggy entry, Peck took his Novak powered SCTE to victory in 4wd after a close battle with the Hobao of Top Qualifier Jeremy Kortz with Kevin Gahan’s Losi completing the podium. In 2WD Korn took his Proline equipped Associated SC10 to victory over Peck.

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