Rippee dominated Thumb RC finals, DeGuise and Martek crowned grand champions

0 July 31, 2015, 5:06 p.m.

By Aaron Waldron
LiveRC.com

Race report by Tom Claerhout:

www.thumbrc.com

The 2nd Annual Thumb RC Championship Point Series continued on July 25th at Thumb RC in Gagetown, MI. The series features 1/8 to 1/18 scale electric classes for all skill level drivers. Despite a chance of showers in the afternoon, the forecast did not dampen the turnout. A record 80 entries were seeded as qualifying began.

The track layout is changed for every race at Thumb RC and this layout did not disappoint. The old school dirt soil features a curving whoop section, several double jumps, a wall corner and a hill in the back of the track that offers step ups and step downs. Two rounds of qualifying were finished by 3 PM when the storms finally hit.

The track received over an inch of rain. The racers would not let this ruin their day though. Nearly all of the drivers grabbed a shovel, broom or rake and started to help drain the track. By 6 PM, the program was back underway and the mains were run. Thank you racers!

Novice

Thomas Inches
Michael Inches
Trevor Francis
Annabelle
Joseph

Unlimited Open

Bradley Rippee
Seth Rippee
Patrick DeGuise
Ben Gonzalez
Nate Keller

1/8 Buggy

Bradley Rippee
Seth Rippee
Patrick DeGuise
Brian Trammel
Ben Gonzalez

2WD Buggy

Stephen Martek
Skeeter
Brandon Bischer
Rabbit
Josh Price

4WD Buggy

Justin Protusiewicz
Mike Royer
Toecutter
Jacob Dohrmann

Stadium Truck

Stephen Martek
Tom Claerhout
Ben Gonzalez

4x4 Short Course

Patrick DeGuise
Skeeter
Ryan Burch
Mike Royer
Steven Jensen

2WD Short Course

Skeeter
Jim Hard
Steven Jensen
Toecutter
Brandon Bischer

1/12 to 1/18 Mini

Ryan Burch
Jim Hard
Justin Protusiewicz
Jacob Dohrmann
Trevor Francis

This race also featured the Thumb RC 4WD and 2WD Grand Championship awards. These awards were given to the best overall drivers in each division for the day. Patrick DeGuise won the 4WD award after racing in three different classes on the day. Stephen Martek was the 2WD grand champ after winning the 2wd buggy and stadium truck classes.

Thumb RC would like to thank all of the racers that come out and support the track. Track sponsors include JConcepts, Tekin, Hobby-Pro USA, Blue Fox Gifts, Panther Tires, Hobbywing, Robinson Racing, Boca Bearings, Castle, Team Associated, Tekno RC, Nankin Hobby, Chinahobbyline.com, Caster Racing, and RC Screwz.

The next event at Thumb RC is on August 21st and 22nd. August 21st will be a benefit night race starting at 7 PM. Round #3 of the championship series will take place on the 22nd. Visit www.thumbrc.com for point standings and track details.

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