B&T Raceway Delivers a Full Day of Pressure, Pace, and Big-Time Main Event Racing
JConcepts ONS Series Round 3 at B&T RC Raceway had it all and with it serving as the final round of the inaugural ONS Series, every race mattered. Despite a rainy start, the track crew got the program back on schedule, setting the stage for exciting mains filled with close battles, stacked A Mains, dominant drives, and races decided in the closing laps.
The track layout offered a smooth, flowing design with the perfect balance of speed and technical sections.
The Heart of the ONS Finals: The Racers
Track Heroes: Beating the Rain
When heavy rain threatened to delay the biggest day of the weekend, the B&T RC Raceway track crew answered the challenge. As soon as the skies cleared, they went straight to work, rebuilding and preparing the racing surface with incredible dedication. Their hard work and determination kept the event on schedule, proving once again that great racing is only possible because of the people working behind the scenes. Kudos to the entire crew for making the 2026 JConcepts ONS Finals happen!
Race Facts
Driver Entries: 219 entries
Total Race Laps: 5,573
Fastest Mod Lap: Ryan Maifield with a 25.719 in 4wd Modified Buggy A Main.
Most Wins: Ryan Maifield 4wd Modified Buggy and Vintage 13.5 2wd Buggy.
Most Podium Appearances: Spencer Rivkin (3) and Ryan Maifield (3)
Top Qualifiers
Lower Mains Set the Energy Early
Before the feature classes took center stage, the lower mains made sure the day started with real urgency. The Vintage 13.5 2wd Buggy C Main turned into one of the early momentum races, with Kevin Burritt taking the win over Richard Bratton after Rich Sanderson briefly got to the front. In the 10th Gas Truck C Main, Patrick Rossiter came through for the victory while Keenan White also advanced, keeping his day alive through the transfer.
The B Mains continued that same trend. Grayson Olsen earned a hard-fought 13.5 2wd Stadium Truck B Main win over Jay Kinney and Mitch York after the lead changed hands several times. Atha Stathopoulos and Mike Winders put on a strong 13.5 4wd Pro Stock Buggy B Main battle, with Atha holding on for the win. David Nearbin controlled the 13.5 Indy Stock 4wd Buggy B Main, Garrett Tucker took care of business in the 17.5 2wd Pro Stock Buggy B Main, and Wes Miravalle fought past Joe Dudzinski to win the 2wd Modified Buggy B Main.
The vintage lower mains also mattered. Mike Kendall won the Vintage 13.5 2wd Buggy B Main ahead of Lee Griffiths, Ryan Hasty came through to win the Vintage 13.5 4wd Buggy B Main, and Chris Vanair closed the Vintage 13.5 Stadium Truck B Main after taking over from Dirk Anderson. In 10th Gas Truck B Main, Chandler Roy worked his way to the win with Garrett Tucker also moving forward. Those runs helped shape the later A Main fields and gave the day its first comeback stories.
Spencer Rivkin and Ryan Maifield Headline the Modified Classes
2wd Modified Buggy delivered one of the strongest main-event storylines of the day. Ryan Maifield showed early speed and led the race first, but Spencer Rivkin answered and took over the top spot before the finish. Once Rivkin got clear, he turned the race into a winning run at 11 laps in 5:16.612. Chad Due finished second and Ryan Maifield rounded out the podium in third, with Hunter King and Ryan Harris completing the top five.
If 2wd Mod had movement at the front, 4wd Modified Buggy was Ryan Maifield’s statement drive. He led from the opening stages and never gave the class back, finishing 12 laps in 5:13.644. Spencer Rivkin stayed close enough to keep the pressure honest, Hunter King finished third, and Chad Due and Chris Vanair filled out the rest of the top five. Maifield’s 25.719 fastest lap was the quickest lap recorded anywhere in the mains and backed up just how sharp he was in the 4wd mod class.
Stock Buggy and Truck Classes Stayed Busy All Day
13.5 4wd Pro Stock Buggy was one of the better fights in the A Mains. Justin Cranford led early, Dustin Spallone answered, and Cranford had to take the class back before the finish. The top three were all on 11 laps, and Cranford’s 5:12.754 gave him the win by less than a second over Spallone, with Garrett Tucker right there in third. Jose Zayas and Christopher Kendall completed a deep top five, and Kendall laid down the fastest lap of the race with a 27.360.
In 17.5 2wd Pro Stock Buggy, Justin Cranford struck first, but Patrick Rossiter got to the front and stayed there when it counted. Rossiter won with 10 laps in 5:14.274, followed by Ben Buckingham and Cranford. Jose Zayas and Christopher Kendall rounded out the top five. It was another class where the lead changed, but once the winner got in rhythm, the race settled into a clean closing stretch.
13.5 2wd Stadium Truck also had movement up front. Dustin Spallone opened in control, Owen Simmons got a turn at the point, and Mike Kendall closed it out. The finish was one of the tightest among the truck classes, with Kendall taking the win in 5:19.654 and Garrett Tucker just behind in 5:19.899. Spallone ended up third, with Ben Ellis and Owen Simmons next in line.
13.5 2wd Short Course belonged to Owen Simmons from the start. He led the class throughout and won with 10 laps in 5:07.158. Behind him, Lee Griffiths and Craig Jackson handled the podium positions, followed by Doug Ludwig and Jay Kinney. Simmons controlled the race, but Griffiths still turned the fastest lap of the main with a 30.237.
Vintage Classes Brought Big Names and Tight Racing
Vintage 13.5 2wd Buggy was one of the most loaded classes of the day, and Ryan Maifield delivered another big result. He led the race throughout and finished with 11 laps in 5:12.657. Spencer Rivkin kept it close enough to make the margin meaningful, finishing second at 5:14.914, while Jason Ruona completed the podium. Paul Wynn and Christopher Kendall were fourth and fifth. Even in a race Maifield controlled, Rivkin still put down the fastest lap with a 27.398.
Vintage 13.5 4WD Buggy featured one of the biggest lead changes of the day. Chris Vanair set the early pace and looked to be in control before mechanical trouble forced him out of contention. Billy Spence inherited the lead and held the point until Chandler Roy charged to the front late in the race. Roy sealed the victory with 11 laps in 5:25.200, followed by Billy Spence in second, Jose Zayas in third, Jerome Guiselin in fourth, and John Blake in fifth. It was a wide-open battle from start to finish, with the lead changing hands before Roy closed the door in the final laps
Vintage 13.5 Stadium Truck finished with another solid veteran-style performance. Patrick Rossiter led early, but Ryan Harris took over and never gave the race back. Harris won in 10 laps and 5:09.183, followed by Owen Simmons and Jose Zayas. Patrick Rossiter ended up fourth, and Chris Vanair took fifth while also recording the fastest lap of the race with a 29.346.
Lee Griffiths, Breaden Ellis, and Erric Irvin Capture Key Indy Wins
13.5 Indy Stock 4wd Buggy was one of the closest headline finishes of the day. Chandler Roy led early, Lee Griffiths took over, and from there it became a race that stayed under pressure all the way to the line. Griffiths won in 11 laps and 5:14.077, with Chandler Roy only 0.223 seconds back on the same lap total. Michael Grosvenor finished third, Ron Vanderkooy fourth, and Steven Hicox fifth. That was one of the cleanest examples all day of a driver taking over and then having to defend the lead to the finish.
Breaden Ellis put together a more controlled performance in 17.5 2wd Indy Stock Buggy. He led the race throughout and took the win with 10 laps in 5:30.595. Ron Vanderkooy finished second, Don Knapp was third, Jayce Cranford fourth, and Cliff Roy fifth. Ellis also came away with the fastest lap of that main, giving him the full package in the class.
21.5 Indy Stock 2wd Buggy was more chaotic at the front. Ryan Hasty showed up first, Jerome Guiselin briefly got to the lead, and then Erric Irvin worked his way into control before the finish. Irvin’s 9 laps in 5:11.960 held off Hasty by just 1.287 seconds. Duane Sapp, Nicholas Sackandy, and Robert Lynn completed the top five in a race that changed shape more than once before settling.
Comic Class Added a Fun Break Without Losing the Competitive Edge
Comic Class Nitro – Electric kept the program fun, but it still had a real race inside it. Hank Hendrix led early before Greg Croft took over and carried it home for the win. Hendrix finished second, Dirk Anderson took third, Mark Cabiling was fourth, and Nicholas Sackandy rounded out the top five. Croft’s win gave the class a good moment in the middle of a packed day of mains
Gas Truck Closed the Program in Style
The final race of the day, 10th Gas Truck – buggy A Main, was a fitting closer because it had early drama, multiple leaders, and a strong finishing drive from the eventual winner. Alexander Richards showed first, Wyatt Brown took over, Ben Buckingham got to the front, Wes Miravalle had a brief turn leading, and then Buckingham slammed the door the rest of the way.
Buckingham took the win with 19 laps in 10:06.394, followed by Wyatt Brown, Wes Miravalle, Jose Zayas, and Gene Shrout Jr. Garrett Tucker finished sixth, while the attrition deeper in the field showed how demanding the final was over ten minutes.
Final Thoughts
The inaugural JConcepts Outdoor National Series proved one thing: 1/10-scale off-road racing isn’t gone it simply needed the right vision to bring racers back outdoors.
Round 3 at B&T RC Raceway was the perfect example. Heavy rain threatened to derail the biggest day of the season, but determination won. As soon as the skies cleared, the track crew, led by Ben Buckingham, got to work. Ben’s leadership set the tone, inspiring everyone around him to help rebuild the track and make sure the racing continued. It was a reminder that one person’s commitment can motivate an entire community.
Throughout the season, every host track faced its own challenges, yet each one worked tirelessly to deliver a great event. That dedication is what made the first ONS Series such a success.
Bringing racers back outdoors has also brought something many didn’t realize they were missing. From Vintage classes to mod classes, the series has given racers a chance to dust off old cars, relive childhood memories, and enjoy the hobby in a way that feels true to its roots. The ONS isn’t just about competition it’s about community, family, and the passion that first made us fall in love with RC racing.
With the inaugural season now complete, the foundation has been built. The JConcepts Outdoor National Series has shown that outdoor 1/10-scale racing still has a passionate community ready to support it. B&T RC Raceway provided the perfect setting to close the first chapter, and the future looks brighter than ever as the ONS prepares to return in 2027.
Jconcepts ONS Finals Winner's Circle
2026 Series Champions
