2022 US Carpet Off-Road Championships Report

This past weekend was a busy one for the JConcepts team splitting up to hit events like the INS Finals at Hobby Action, The Fall Brawl, and the US Carpet Off-Road Championships.

JConcepts supported the prestigious event as the spec tire sponsor for Stadium Truck and Short Course at the 2nd annual event which tripled in entries from the first year. The 2022 edition boasted around 350 entries in the Cleveland Ohio Embassy Suites Ballroom. Racers were able to enjoy racing in the comforts of the hotel itself with just a short walk for food, beverages, or even a quick nap.

The team started off strong in seeding and never let up:

2wd Pro Modified: 1st Dakotah Phend, 2nd Michal Orlowski, 3rd Brandon Foote
4wd Pro Modified: 1st Michal Orlowski, 3rd Brandon Foote
2wd Pro Stock: 1st Kyle Kolmberg, 2nd Tyler Hooks
40+ 2wd Modified: 1st John Cravotta, 2nd Brent Thielke
4wd 13.5 Buggy: 1st Cole Chura
Short Course: 1st Eric Bresnahan
Stadium Truck: 1st Kyle Holmberg

Following qualifying similar results were seen with minimal changes:
2wd Pro Modified: 1st Michal Orlowski, 2nd Dakotah Phend, 3rd Brandon Foote
4wd Pro Modified: 1st Michal Orlowski, 3rd Dakotah Phend
2wd Pro Stock: 2nd Kyle Holmberg, 3rd Tyler Hooks
4wd Pro Stock: 3rd Kyle Holmberg
40+ 2wd Modified: 1st Brent Thielke, 3rd John Cravotta
4wd 13.5 Buggy: 1st Cole Chura
Short Course: 1st Eric Bresnahan
Stadium Truck: 1st Kyle Holmberg, 3rd Eric Bresnahan

When all was said and done the following drivers came out on the podium:

 

2wd Pro Modified:

In 2wd Pro Modified Michal Orlowski capped off a near flawless weekend taking the top spot ahead of Dakotah Phend who would charge hard all day Sunday but ultimately come up just a little short. Standout of the weekend Brandon Foote would round out the podium with multiple hot laps throughout the runs.

1st Michal Orlowski, 2nd Dakotah Phend, 3rd Brandon Foote

In 4wd Pro Modified, Michal would again take the win after 2 mains this time ahead of Aydin Horne and Dakotah Phend who would seem to find each other in each main to battle it out for the final two podium spots.

1st Michal Orlowski, 2nd Aydin Horne, 3rd Dakotah Phend

2wd Pro Stock:

1st Dustin Fox, 2nd Nate Sutherland, 3rd Tyler Hooks

40+ 2wd Modified:

1st Brent Thielke, 2nd Matt Brienzo, 3rd John Cravotta

Stadium Truck:

1st Kyle Holmberg, 2nd Cameron Shaw, 3rd Eric Bresnahan

Short Course:

1st Eric Bresnahan, 2nd Chris Garay, 3rd Josh Cavaliere

4wd 13.5 Buggy: 

1st Cole Chura, 2nd Colton Brienzo, 3rd David Hart

Products used:
Fuzz Bite Tires
Swagger Tires
Pin Down Tires
Mono Wheels
9-Shot SC Wheels
Carpet | Turf | Dirt Wings
S2 | F2 | P2 Bodies