Maifield and Evans Tie at JConcepts West Coast Nationals

Press Release From PDX Underground:
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The first Jconcepts West Coast Carpet Championship presented by Joe Pillars was held at PDX RC Underground this weekend in Portland Oregon. 168 entries were there along with some of the best racers in the US.  4 quals were held on Saturday with Seattle TLR Driver Austin Cracknell taking TQ of 2 mod and Team Yokomo driver Ryan Maifield taking the TQ in 4 mod.

After 3 rounds of mains Team Associated Dustin Evans would take the overall in 2 mod, with Maifield in the 2 and Austin in the 3.

4 mod went to Maifield, Evans took the 2 and local 1Up Racing driver Andy DiBrino taking the 3.

After going through the tie breakers, Maifield and Evans tied for the win with DiBrino taking the 3. Each driver took half of the combined 1-2 purse of $800 with DiBrino taking home the $200 3rd place price.

In the stock category, Team Associated driver Doug Lariviere took both tq’s in 17.5 buggy and 13.5 4 wheel buggy. After the triple mains Lariviere took the overall win in both classes and the overall win along with the $300 prize. In 2nd was AE driver and current national champion Mathew Gonzales taking home $200 and local 1up driver Cole Hegar taking the $100 3rd prize.

Other winners:
40 plus mod buggy Team Associated Brent Thielke
13.5 Stadium truck and 13.5 Short Course James Halladay
21.5 buggy Vince Limuaco