JConcepts At The R/C Pro State Series Round 4

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JConcepts At The R/C Pro State Series Round 4

Event: R/C Pro State Series round 4
Date: July 17, 2010
Location: WOW Raceway – Clermont, FL
Race Reporter: JConcepts Racing Team

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JR Mitch punishes the competition with JConcepts; takes Pro Buggy at R/C Pro State Series round 4.

WOW Raceway in Clermont, FL hosted round 4 of the popular R/C Pro Series. With a competitive crowd and packed pit area, Florida racers were once again ready to go, putting in the late hours and heavy wrenching for a shot at Saturday glory. With 100 degree weather throughout the day, all equipment was put to the test.

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Taking early TQ in the pro 1:8 buggy class was Serpent ace driver Billy Easton. The first round of qualifying seemed to be smoothest for Billy and JR Mitch, with Billy holding a small advantage in overall time. Jason Ruona put in his best run in round 2, placing him 3rd on the grid.

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With track conditions changing and evolving into a black groove condition with light dust and broken sections, the JConcepts team decided on a split combination for the A-main. JR Mitch who had qualified on Double Dees V2 in blue compound settled on the trusty Crossbows in blue compound for the 30 minute A-main event. Jason trusted a set of Subcultures in blue compound for the feature main of the event.

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As the A-main warm-up began it was easy to spot the favourites as JR, Billy, Jason and Ryan Eckert all appeared ready and extremely quick. JR got off to a great start and a mistake by the leader placed him in the lead with incredible breathing room. JR worked his way through traffic with ease with Eckert in 2nd and Ruona 3rd after a poor start.

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During the first pit stops, race leader JR Mitch, was in and out smoothly as well as Ryan Eckert. Ruona came in to pit and a flame-out in the pits put him behind the top 2 drivers. Mitch began to check out with a lap on the field. With a flameout by Eckert on the track, Ruona easily grabbed the 2nd position. Half-way through the race the two JConcepts drivers were 1st and 2nd and holding steady while the battle was on for 3rd-10th. With a comfortable lead on the field, Mitch put his JConcepts equipped RC8b into cruise control and crossed the finish line for a well deserved win. Ruona finished in the second position with his JConcepts outfitted RC8b.

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Huge thanks to the entire crew from WOW Raceway for the hard work and dedication. The racing surface was outstanding and the hospitality was second to none.

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