The 2026 JConcepts Dirt Oval National Series headed to Auburn RC this past weekend for the Summer Dirt Oval Nationals. The super fast, high bite track is a popular stop on the west coast and an attendance record was hit for the round at just over 150 entries.
Racers were treated to 3 rounds of qualifying with a qual-points best 2/3 format. The top 5 drivers would qualify directly to the main event with 2 bump ups.
The facility also had a host of upgrades including a new hobby shop building, new off-road track layout going in, and extended covered pit area!
The following drivers would take TQ in each of the 10 classes:
Mod Sprint: Ryan Kenney
Mod Latemodel: Tyler Hooks
13.5 Expert Sprint: Tom Fielding
EDM: Tom Fielding
Midget: Chris Emard
13.5 Spec Sprint: Mike Ramsey
SR10 Expert: John Reyes
SR10 Sportsman: Jason Harless
22S: Jason Harless
Traxxas Modified: Tyler Finklea
JConcepts team drivers would find the best performance with the new Silent Rage Tire in Silver Compound on Mono Wheels with glued inserts.
The main events would take place Saturday night after a power outage tried to spoil the fun. Racers would rally and put on some epic main events!
Mod Sprint: 1st Raymond Benkowski, 2nd Matt Senn, 3rd AJ Kilroy
Mod Latemodel: 1st Raymond Benkowski, 2nd Tyler Hooks, 3rd JB Craighead
13.5 Sprint: 1st Larry Ruby, 2nd Tom Fielding, 3rd Tony Gammel
EDM: 1st Tom Fielding, 2nd Joey Rosselit, 3rd John Reyes
Midget: 1st Steve Slaney, 2nd Chris Emard, 3rd James Arluck
SR10 Expert: 1st John Reyes, 2nd Charlie Evans, 3rd Brad Schaffert
13.5 Spec Sprint: 1st Mike Ramsey, 2nd Elijah Olney, 3rd Kenny Koch
SR10 Sportsman: 1st Jason Harless, 2nd Tommy Craighead, 3rd Chuck Evans
Losi 22S: 1st Charlie Evans, 2nd Layton Cooper, 3rd Robbie Davis
Traxxas Modified: 1st Tyler Finklea, 2nd Charlie Evans, 3rd Mike Ramsey
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