IFMAR WORLDS: Q4 Goes to XRAY's Josh Wheeler

0 Dec. 5, 2012, noon

12/05/2012

By: John Cary

liverc.com

USA nitro fast guy, Josh Wheeler, TQ’s round four at the IFMAR Worlds in Argentina. As the track continues to get worse it quickly becomes a game of attrition just to get a solid lap in around the track. Lap to Lap, line choices change and top drivers known for their cool collective nature start having serious problems. While Josh had one heck of a time getting around the track, he seemed to be the first of the drivers to start going around major pot holes in the track, ultimately keeping his XRAY buggy on all fours longer than everyone else. Going into it, Josh and his father/mechanic have been trying multiple setups throughout the week. In the end they landed on a setup that was (one) out of their comfort zone and (2) recommended by fellow teammate Martin Bayer. All and all, Josh had a successful Q4 finish with nearly a full second faster than fellow American driver Dylan Rodriguez.

QUALIFYING ROUND 3 – TOP 12
1. Josh Wheeler – Xray/OS Speed – 13/10:14.317
2. Dylan Rodriguez – Kyosho/OS Speed – 13/10:15.559
3. Jared Tebo – Kyosho/Orion – 13/10:15.771
4. Yannick Aigoin – Associated/nVision – 13/10:16.073
5. Ryan Maifield – Associated/LRP – 13/10:16.138
6. Jerome Aigoin – Kyosho/Novarossi – 13/10:16.906
7. Elliot Boots – Kyosho/Novarossi – 13/10:18.263
8. David Ronnefalk – Kyosho/Orion – 13/10:19.290
9. Davide Tortorici – Mugen/Bliss – 13/10:19.847
10.Renato Tradardi Jr – Associated/ – 13/10:19.709
11.Taylor Peterson – Mugen/Alpha – 13/10:20.139
12.Travis Amezcua – Xray/ – 13/10:21.793