Two weekends are in the books for the JConcepts race team in this new month as they continue to grab wins around the world. Read all about our winning ways in this fresh edition of the Race Team Update!
We start this week’s report out in sunny California. There was a few different RC events taking place so let’s get our first update from team driver Mike Bufka.
He went to AMain RC Tracks in the city of Chico since they were hosting NorCal RC’s Summer Showdown, and he would take home the win in the Pro Mod class!
Team products used:
- 4038 – Blue compound Firestorm Racer monster truck tire
- 0304 – 1997 Ford F-150 monster truck body
- 3377 – Tribute 2.6″ monster truck wheels
Now we head to San Diego where SDRC is located at. Last weekend was Round 3 of their Endless Summer Series, and team driver Connor Esbeck would finish 2nd in Expert 13.5 4wd Buggy and Stadium Truck along with the win in Expert 17.5 2wd Buggy!
Also throwing down hot laps for the team was JC driver Chris Raceles. He raced in the 40+ Mod 2wd Buggy class and would take home the TQ and win!
Team products used:
- 4017 – Silver compound Smoothie 2 2wd/4wd rear buggy tire
- 4018 – Silver compound Smoothie 2 2wd front buggy tire
- 4019 – Silver compound Smoothie 2 4wd front buggy tire
- 4049 – Silver compound Smoothie 2 LP stadium truck tire
- 0388 – Finnisher truck body for the T7, T6.x, 22X-T & YZ2-T
- 0614 – F2 body for the AE B7
- 0717 – S15 body for the AE B84
- 5214 – RC10B7 -2mm Carbon Fiber Front Shock Tower
- 5215 – RC10B7 -2mm Carbon Fiber Rear Shock Tower
- 2416 – 3.5mm Fin Titanium Turnbuckle Set for the T7 | SC7 |T6.4 | SC6.4
- 5136 – 3.5mm Fin Titanium Turnbuckle Set RC10B7 | RC10B7D
- 5293 – B84 3.5mm Fin Titanium Turnbuckle Set
- 2903 – JConcepts Metal Car Stand
- 0501 – Carpet | Astro High-Clearance 7″ Rear Wing
Crossing the state line we now visit Whip It RC in Reno, NV. Last weekend was their 2026 Whip Fest trophy event, and team driver Joseph Levin would finish 4th in Mod 2wd buggy along with the TQ and W in the Mod 4wd Buggy class!
Also whipping the competition at this event was JC pilot Randy Tanaka as he grabbed the double TQ and win in the Mini Truggy and Pro4 Short Course Truck classes!
Team products used:
- 3131 – Silver compound Smoothie SCT tire
- 4017 – Silver compound Smoothie 2 2wd/4wd rear buggy tire
- 4018 – Silver compound Smoothie 2 2wd front buggy tire
- 4019 – Silver compound Smoothie 2 4wd front buggy tire
- 4049 – Silver compound Smoothie 2 LP stadium truck tire
- 0222 – Illuzion Hi-Flow SCT body
- 0614 – F2 body for the AE B7
- 0724 – Striker body for the AE B84
- 5136 – 3.5mm Fin Titanium Turnbuckle Set RC10B7 | RC10B7D
- 5293 – B84 3.5mm Fin Titanium Turnbuckle Set
- 5013 – SCT Inner Sidewall Support Adaptor
- 3354 – Mono stadium truck wheels
- 3420 – 9-Shot SCT wheels
- 0197 – Carpet | Astro High-Clearance 6.5″ Rear Wing
- 0501 – Carpet | Astro High-Clearance 7″ Rear Wing
Shooting over to Texas we now get this next report from team driver Brian Henn. This past weekend he visited Oatesified Off-Road RC Raceway in San Antonio to compete in the MSM Southern Showdown where he finished 2nd overall in the 40+ 1/8 Electric Buggy class!
Team products used:
- 3121 – Blue and A2 compound Reflex 1/8 buggy tire
- 0338 – S15 Mugen MBX8 Eco body
- 0520 – Injection Molded Front Wing for the Mugen MBX8 | MBX-8e | Sworkz S35-4
- 3357 – Mono 1/8 buggy wheels
- 5125 – Razor L.D. 1/8 buggy and truggy wing
Heading north we now visit Send It R.C. Speedway at Dallas County Fairgrounds in Adel, IA. There we find team driver David Fast who competed in their Shootout trophy event last weekend. When the dust had settled he would finish 5th in 410 Sprint and 3rd overall in the Open Late Model class!
Team products used:
- 3077 – Blue compound Dirt Web 2wd front buggy tire
- 3196 – Blue compound Ellipse 2wd/4wd rear buggy tire
- 2997 – 3.5mm Fin Titanium Turnbuckle Set for the B6.4
- 3347 – Mono 2wd front buggy wheels
- 3348 – Mono 2wd/4wd rear buggy wheels
Heading further north on I-35 we now stop in at Raced at Full Throttle RC Raceway in Foley, MN. Last weekend was their season finale, and team driver Ben Humphrey would leave his mark as he finished 2nd in the 1/8 Nitro Buggy class along with the win in 1/8 Nitro Truggy!
Team products used:
- 3121 – Blue compound Reflex 1/8 buggy tire
- 3125 – Blue compound Reflex 1/8 truggy tire
- 0453 – S15 1/8 truck body
- 0683 – P2 body for the XRAY XB8 2024 | 2025
- 0523 – Injection Molded Front Wing for the XRAY XB8 | XB8e 2024 | 2025
- 3357 – Mono 1/8 buggy wheels
- 3369 – Mono 1/8 truggy wheels
- 2998 – Razor 1/8 buggy and truggy wing
Now we head east and stop in at Maximus RC Raceway in Seabrook, NH. Last weekend this track held their Carpet What’s Up trophy race, and team driver Matt Perault showed the competition what’s up as he set the TQ and then finished 2nd in Mod 2wd Buggy, plus he would pick up the win in the 13.5 4wd Buggy class!
Taking the win in the Mod 2wd Buggy class was fellow JC driver John Cravotta, and he also picked up the TQ and win in the 17.5 2wd Buggy class as well!
Team products used:
- 3152 – Pink compound Fuzz Bite LP 2wd/4wd rear buggy tire
- 4062 – Pink compound Pin Swag wide 2wd front buggy tire
- 0614 – F2 body for the AE B7
- 0715 – F2 body for the AE B84
- 3347 – Mono 2wd front buggy wheels
- 3348 – Mono 2wd/4wd rear buggy wheels
- 3376 – Mono 2wd front slim buggy wheels
- 0501 – Carpet | Astro High-Clearance 7″ Rear Wing
Now we head to Pennsylvania and stop in the town of Ashland where the Central PA RC Monster Trucks were running their latest event. Team driver Scott Welch reported that he had a solid day as he made the top 5 in multiple classes!
- 2wd Monster Truck = 1st place
- Sportod = 3rd and 4th place
- Challenger = 4th place
- Retro = 4th place
Joining him on the 2wd podium was fellow JC driver Sean Benfer!
Speaking of Sean he also had the competition flipping out as he finished 3rd in ProMod, 2nd in Challenger and 1st place in Sportmod!
JConcepts pilot JJ Eaton was also in attendance, and he would grab the double TQ and W in both the ProMod and Challenger classes!
Team products used:
- 3063 – Blue compound Renegades Jr. 2.2″ monster truck tire
- 3157 – Gold compound Knobs monster truck tire
- 3168 – Blue compound Renegades monster truck tire
- 3195 – Blue compound Full Cleat monster truck tire
- 4038 – Gold and Blue compound Firestorm Racer monster truck tire
- 4044 – Firestorm Runner monster truck tire
- 9008 – REACTOR Stage 2 Kit, “WOLF” Classic – 10.75″ WB
- 0274 – 2010 Ford Raptor monster truck body
- 0304 – 1997 Ford F-150 monster truck body
- 0332 – 1988 Chevy Silverado monster truck body
- 0370 – 2005 Ford F-250 Super Duty monster truck body
- 0404 – 1993 Ford F-250 monster truck body
- 0436 – 2007 Cadillac Escalade monster truck body
- 0610 – 1990 Ford F-250 BIGFOOT 4 Louisville monster truck body
- 2823 – Regulator Servo Mount Kit (BAS)
- 5268 – Monster Truck Satellite Tire Rubber Bands
- 9004 – Silent Speed 27T Brushed Fixed End Bell Competition Motor
- 3242 – Slam-Tech monster truck insert
- 2651 – Tribute | Aggressor wheel mock beadlock rings
- 3377 – Tribute 2.6″ monster truck wheels
Working our way over to West Virginia we now check in with team driver Casey Bias. This past Monday was Round 7 of the Monday Night Mayhem series at Altitude RC in city of Beckley, and he would double down in both the Expert 17.5 and 13.5 4wd Buggy classes with the the TQ and win!
His son Colton would lock up the final podium spot in the Intermediate 17.5 2wd Buggy class!
Team products used:
- 3165 – Purple compound Fuzz Bite LP Slim 2wd front buggy tire
- 3180 – Purple compound Pin Swag 2wd/4wd rear buggy tire
- 3165 – Pink compound Fuzz Bite LP Slim 2wd front buggy tire
- 0429 – S2 body for the TLR 22X-4
- 0709 – S15 body for the TLR 22X
- 0197 – Carpet | Astro High-Clearance 6.5″ Rear Wing
Now we head to Virginia to catch up with the team competing at a few different events. This past weekend the Virginia R/C Motorsports held an event in the city of Richmond. Team driver Joe Tate was in attendance, and he would finish strong in several classes!
- Mini = 2nd place
- Meg Mud = 3rd place
- 2.2 = 3rd place
- ProMod = 3rd place
Also crushing the competition at this event was his tire team mate Chris Roberts who took the win in the Retro class!
Team products used:
- 3063 – Blue compound Renegades Jr. 2.2″ monster truck tire
- 3155 – Blue compound Fling King 2.6″ mega truck tire
- 3168 – Blue compound Renegades monster truck tire
- 3183 – Blue compound Golden Years monster truck tire
- 4123-41914 – Renegades Pre-mounted for the Losi Mini LMT
- 0344 – 1988 Chevy Silverado “Snoop Nose” monster truck body
- 0349 – 2008 Ford F-150 SuperCab monster truck body
- 0436 – 2007 Cadillac Escalade monster truck body
- 0626 – 1993 Ford F-250 Mini LMT body
- 3377 – Tribute 2.6″ monster truck wheels
- 3379 – Dragon 2.6″ mega truck wheels
- 3380 – Midwest 2.2″ monster truck wheels
- 3455 – Mini Tribute Wheel for the Mini LMT
Our next update from the state was submitted to us by team driver Bryson Furnish. This past weekend he went to Adrenaline RC Raceway in Winchester for the 2026 Vintage Off-Road Nationals, and he came home with great results!
- Classic = TQ and 1st place
- Wheelie = 2nd place
- Stadium Truck = 2nd place
- 2wd Buggy = 8th place
- 4wd Buggy = DNF
Team products used:
- 3196 – Green compound Ellipse 2wd/4wd rear buggy tire
- 3197 – Green compound Ellipse 2wd front buggy tire
- 3198 – Green compound Ellipse 4wd front buggy tire
- 3199 – Green compound Ellipse stadium truck tire
- 3347 – Mono 2wd front buggy wheels
- 3348 – Mono 2wd/4wd rear buggy wheels
- 3353 – Mono 4wd front buggy wheels
- 3354 – Mono stadium truck wheels
Our final report this week is courtesy of team driver Peter Seckold. This past weekend he went to the Taree Showgrounds in New South Wales, Australia to compete in the King of the Manning trophy event. When the event was in the books he would come home with the TQ and win in the 1/8 Nitro Buggy class, plus he won the dash for cash event too!
Team products used: