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JConcepts Race Team Report: September 2026 — Week 3 roundup of regional wins and podiums

A weekly roundup of JConcepts team results from Florida to Missouri, including multiple wins, TQs, and podium sweeps across vintage, 1/8, 2wd/4wd buggy, truggy and oval events.

Race Team Update – September 2026 Week #3

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Multiple event wins and TQs across the U.S.: highlights include Gene Shrout Jr. (Vintage 2wd Buggy), Hunter King (Mod 2wd and 4wd), and Andrew Bishop (Pro 1/8 Electric Truggy TQ and win).

Several podium sweeps for JConcepts teams: 1/8 Electric Buggy at MNRC Round 5 and Open Late Model at Leadbelt RC Speedway showcased strong local depth.

Products cited repeatedly: multiple JConcepts tire compounds and wheel/wing accessories were listed as used by winning drivers at events.

# Week 3, September 2026 — JConcepts Race Team Update

Florida RC Championships — B&T RC Raceway (Crestview, FL)

  • Hunter King won both Mod 2wd and Mod 4wd Buggy at Round 5.

Products listed by drivers at this venue include several Ellipse and Double Bar compounds for 2wd/4wd buggies plus the 3.5mm Fin Titanium Turnbuckle Set for RC10B7 platforms.

RC Farm Summer Shootout — Crossville, TN

  • Andrew Bishop captured TQ and the win in Pro 1/8 Electric Truggy.
  • Tom Bishop took TQ and the win in 40+ 1/8 Electric Buggy.

Team gear reported in use included Relapse and Dirt Bite tires for 1/8 truggy/buggy, S15 truck bodies, mono wheels, and Razor wings.

Taylor Park 12th Annual Fall Shootout — Yukon, OK

  • Kevin McNatt finished 2nd in Open Late Model.
  • Tyler Keel finished 2nd in Open Sprint.

Drivers used a mix of Ellipse, Double Bar, and Dirt Web compounds and mono wheel sets suited for short-track and sprint applications.

Leadbelt RC Speedway — Dirt Oval Mafia Series Round 4 (Farmington, MO)

  • Brad Dean contested three classes: he won Open Late Model and Midwest Mod and finished 2nd overall in Open Sprint.
  • Driemeier (TQ & 2nd) and Rod Rippee (3rd).

Tire choices listed include Dirt Web and Ellipse compounds paired with mono wheels geared for oval racing.

HobbyTown USA HobbyPlex — Omaha season finals

  • Alex Sturgeon finished 2nd overall in Mod 2wd Buggy series and won Expert 17.5 2wd Buggy at the final round.

Products noted include Smoothie 2 tires in silver compound, B7 bodies and mounting hardware, Pioneer wheels, and a carpet high-clearance wing.

MNRC Off-Road Series Round 5 — Rick's Hobby Farm (New Richmond, WI)

  • Podium sweep in 1/8 Electric Buggy: Kyle Holmberg (1st), Kc Belke (2nd), Tyler Aubart (3rd).
  • Kc Belke also took TQ and win in 1/8 Electric Truggy.
  • Thor Ott captured TQ and win in 40+ 1/8 Electric Buggy.

Reported items in use: Reflex and Dirt Bite 1/8 tires, Double Bar truggy tires, S15 bodies, mono wheels, and Razor wings.

AROC series stop — ACCEL RC (Gay, WV)

  • The summary cuts off mid-sentence in available source text. Previous lines indicate this event hosted AROC, and season points decisions were being tallied for drivers including Wade Piggott.

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