JCONCEPTS INDOOR NATIONALS INS16 RND 2 - RC ONE

JCONCEPTS INDOOR NATIONALS INS16 RND 2 - RC ONE

Sunday at RC One in Macomb, Michigan brought the INS16 to a high pressure finish. The layout design created a track where precision ruled and mistakes cost everything.The race format kept the pressure on. Modified and Expert classes ran triple A-mains, while all other classes used double A-mains leaving multiple results undecided until the final leg.

The Vibe at RC One

RACE FACTS

Fastest stock-class lap: Talon Henley turned a 14.174 in 13.5 Expert 4wd Buggy A2

Fastest modified class lap: Brent Thielke’s 13.192 in the B Main.

Fastest lap in 4wd Modified Buggy: Brennan Schimmel turned a 13.378 in A1 Main.

Most podium appearances: Ethan Maki reached the podium 3 times

Most wins: Daniel Kobbevik and Casey Blasczyk tied for the most class wins with 2 each.

Most bump-ups: Ilan Sanderson recorded 3 total bump-up finishes, the most of any driver in the Sunday lower mains.

Total entries: 336 drivers

Total race laps: 43,272 laps

ACTION GALLERY

TOP QUALIFIERS

LOWER MAINS

In the 17.5 Expert 2WD Buggy, the depth was on full display. Wyatt Gaskins and Mike Champ advanced out of the E main, Luke Siela and Tyler Davis came through the D main, Ilan Sanderson and Siela pushed on from the C main, and Owen Vanderbeek with Daigan Bledsoe secured the final transfers from the B main. A relentless run through the field.

The 17.5 Independent class matched that intensity. Avery Holyfield and Joseph Iannucci moved up from the E main, Aaron Rees and Mike Cook advanced from the D main, Bryan Dortch and Tyler Brown came through the C, and Scott Walter,and T Main completed the climb from the B each round a do or die moment.

In 13.5 Expert 4WD Buggy, Ilan Sanderson stood out with a double bump, winning the D and advancing again from the C. Connor Barrows joined him, while Dustin Fox and Ryder Himanek locked in the final spots from the B. Stadium Truck saw Colin Walter and Juan Nava move up from the D, Cody Hawks and Frank Prestiagiacomo from the C, and Connor Barrows with Tucker Mitchel advancing from the B. Every name had already fought through serious pressure before the A Mains even began.

The Modified classes raised the stakes. In 2WD Modified Buggy, it was win and you’re in Jason Engel (D), Alex Vanderbeek (C), and Juan Lopez (B) each took the only transfer spot available. In 4WD Modified Buggy, Broc Champlin claimed the lone B Main transfer, leaving no room for error.

The 40+ divisions brought their own battles. Rich Yox and Ramey Boteler advanced from the D in 2WD, followed by Ken McKendrick and Brian Sullivan from the C, with Jamie Thompson and Mack Vanderbeek moving on from the B. In 40+ 4WD, Tony Crowell and Eddie Henley secured the final transfers.

A MAINS

In 13.5 Expert 4WD Buggy, Brady Carrico delivered when it mattered most, using consistent finishes to secure the overall win ahead of Maccoy Martin and Talon Henley. Martin kept the pressure on with a win in the final leg, but Carrico’s earlier results proved enough to seal it.

In 13.5 Independent 4WD Buggy, Ryan Priebe put together a strong, composed performance to take the overall victory, with Jacob Doron and Ethan Maki completing the podium.

The truck classes brought a different look to the program. Ryan Benedict claimed the win in 13.5 Short Course, followed by Ethan Maki and Matthew Hudak. In 13.5 Stadium Truck, Ryder Himanek led the way, with Owen Vanderbeek second and Nate Sutherland third—adding variety to a day dominated by buggy racing.

The 17.5 Expert 2WD Buggy class delivered one of the strongest storylines of the day. Brady Carrico came out swinging with a win in A1, but Dustin Fox answered back, taking control in A2 and A3. When it was all counted, Fox claimed the overall victory, Carrico settled for second, and Maccoy Martin completed the podium. A class that never stopped shifting until the final race.

In 17.5 Independent 2WD Buggy, Adam McKown put together the right runs at the right time to secure the overall win, with Ryan Priebe second and Ethan Maki third. It was a tight fight throughout, where no position ever felt locked in.

The 21.5 Independent 2WD Buggy class followed a similar script. Matthew Hudak took the overall win, with Lane Lazarz second and Daniel Marino third. Consistency made the difference staying clean, minimizing mistakes, and keeping pace over the long haul.

In 2WD Modified Buggy, Daniel Kobbevik secured the overall win ahead of Tater Sontag and Aydin Horne. Sontag fired back with an A2 victory to keep it tight, but Kobbevik’s consistency across the triple-A format proved enough to hold the top spot.

4WD Modified Buggy added another highlight for Kobbevik, who doubled up with a second major win. Chase Lemieux finished second, Brennan Schimmel third, and the battle stayed intense from start to finish early moves, quick responses, and no room to breathe.

The 40+ Modified divisions delivered their own standout performance. Casey Blasczyk dominated Sunday, taking the win in 40+ 2WD Modified Buggy over Allen Horne and Josh Cyrul, then backing it up with another victory in 40+ 4WD Modified Buggy, ahead of Matt Brienzo and Mark Decker. Two classes, one driver in control.