2026 Peach State Classic — JConcepts Team Report
A summary of JConcepts drivers, qualifying pace, race-day conditions, and podium finishes from the Peach State Classic — a major warm-up ahead of the IFMAR Worlds.
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JConcepts drivers posted strong qualifying results across multiple classes, including several TQs and top-five starts.
Rain hit the main events but organizers repaired the track and the finals produced multiple JConcepts podium finishes.
Maddy Long swept several intermediate and electric classes, while Ryan Maifield and Cole Kasten secured wins in Pro Ebuggy and Open Truggy.
# Event context Worlds. The event drew over 450 entries and ran practice on Friday, qualifying on Saturday, and mains on Sunday. The qualifying format used best 2-of-3 qual points. Mains offered 15 direct transfers plus three bump-up spots.
# Weather and track condition A rain storm affected the track on race day. The crew cleaned and repaired the wet sections and racing resumed. Despite the weather interruption, main events were completed and produced full podiums.
# Qualifying highlights JConcepts drivers showed strong speed in qualifying across electric and nitro classes. Notable qual results:
- 40+ classes and 15U: Jader Lopez and MacCoy Martin qualified up front in their respective categories.
These starting positions set multiple JConcepts drivers up for strong main-event results.
# Main-event rundown and podiums Racing produced several JConcepts wins and podiums despite the earlier rain.
- Pro Ebuggy: Ryan Maifield took the win with a tone-to-tone performance. Jared Wiggins finished 2nd and Dakotah Phend 3rd. Seth VanDalen had an early crash and worked back through the field but did not reach the podium.
- E-Truggy: Shay Brand won, with Trevor Michael 2nd and Maddy Long 3rd. Justin Simonson and Ethan McManus completed the top five.
- Intermediate Buggy and Intermediate Ebuggy: Maddy Long won both classes, with Gabriel Santiago placing 3rd in Intermediate Buggy and Ryan Rand 2nd in Intermediate Ebuggy.
- 40+ Classes: Jader Lopez finished 2nd in 40+ Buggy and placed in the top five in 40+ Ebuggy. Justin Simonson also finished 3rd in 40+ Ebuggy.
Additional sportsman and short-course classes produced several JConcepts privateer podiums and top finishes across the weekend.
# Equipment and product notes The team report lists a variety of JConcepts products used at the event, including specific wheel and body SKUs and accessories. Items mentioned in the report include:
- Mono Buggy and Mono Truggy wheels
- Relapse and Overdose tire models
- S15, P2, and F2 bodies
- Injection molded front wings (buggy and truggy)
- Razor rear wings
- Radial bearings and Fin Titanium accessories
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