Arguably the fastest man on the planet in the RC world, Ryan Maifield sits down with JConcepts’ Jason Ruona in an exclusive, in-depth interview. From 1/8th scale to what it’s like racing in Tacoma, Maifield shares his thoughts below. In the Pits with Ryan Maifield Jason Ruona: Ryan, you’ve had a great start to the year … Continue reading
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In the Pits with Team Associated’s Brent Thielke
Team Associated’s Brent Thielke is on hand here at the round 2 of the JConcepts INS. Check out the interview with Jason Ruona and Brent Thielke below and get an inside scoop on what’s happening with AE! In the pits with Team Associated’s Brent Thielke Jason Ruona: Brent, Team Associated had some major changes this … Continue reading
Action packed final qualifier @ the JConcepts INS!
The final round of qualifying was a barn burner. AE/JConcepts’ Spencer Rivkin stepped up to the plate in mod truck with another convincing win in Q4 that earned him the overall TQ for the class. Taking another 2nd place in qualifying and securing the 2nd spot on the grid was Kyosho/JConcepts’ Ryan Matesa putting in solid … Continue reading
Rivkin Awakens in Q3
Saturday comes to a close with an exciting, action packed round 3 of qualifying. The track is becoming tricky abrasive and the tire choice is now more crucial than ever. Making all the right moves, round 3 saw the rise of Rivkin as he has found speed in truck and 4wd and letting the locals … Continue reading
In the Pits with Ron Schuur of HobbyWing
– In the Pits with Ron Schuur and HobbyWing – Jason Ruona: Ron, you are here supporting HobbyWing this weekend and have a few very quick drivers in attendance, who are the favorites in the stock classes? Ron Schuur: My favorites this weekend, that’s really tough as there are many quick drivers I’ve noticed from … Continue reading
Maifield Still Perfect After 2 Rounds
The 2nd round of qualifying has proven to be just as exciting as the first. With one less qualifier to work with, the intensity seems to rise as we approach the day’s end. Racers have 4 qualifiers and only need to keep their best 2 to set them up for Sunday’s A-mains. Once again, the … Continue reading
Maifield Doubles in rd 1
The first round of qualifiers of the JConcepts Indoor Nationals round 2 at Tacoma R/C Raceway are officially in the books. With most racers wisely putting in safety runs for the first round, some would not hold anything back and shoot straight to the front of the pack setting the fastest runs of the round. … Continue reading
2015 JConcepts INS – Friday Practice
As racer’s practice up for the biggest NW event of the year, the JConcepts Indoor National Series is underway here at Tacoma R/C Raceway. Home to some of the fastest racers in region 11, the JConcepts team along with the local racers here are going to put on a dynamite show. With time running out … Continue reading
2015 JConcepts Spring Indoor Nationals this weekend @ TRCR!
Coming back for another year, the 2015 JConcepts Spring Indoor Nationals makes a return to the Pacific NW for the 2nd year in a row. With this race being the biggest race of the year in the region, many are hoping it becomes a NW tradition, including myself. I believe it’s necessary to have a race … Continue reading
Why You Like RC’s Bro?
So I wanted to know why racers spend so much time dedicating themselves to racing? From all the prep work, the travel, the hotels, entry fees, yada yada yada………. the list just goes on and on and yet a lot of us are die-hard racers to the core. To explore the racer’s passion a bit more, … Continue reading