Kyosho Sweeps 1/8 EP Off-Road Nats

The 2011 ROAR 1/8 Electric Off-Road Nationals were held September 9-11 at The Hobby Plex in Omaha, Nebraska. Kyosho would have both their Top Guns in attendance with Jared Tebo just taking 2 National Championships at the 1/10 ROAR Nationals a few weeks ago and current 1/8 World Champion Cody King!

Race Schedule:
Wednesday - Open Practice
Thursday - Controlled Practice
Friday - 3 Rounds of 6-Minute Qualifiers
Saturday - 3 Rounds of 6 Minute Qualifiers
Sunday - 10-Minute Triple A-Mains

At this years ROAR 1/8 Nationals the drivers would run 6 rounds of qualifying with their 4 best counting towards the overall qualifying order.

1/8E Buggy
In the 1/8E Buggy Class it was Kyosho/Team Orion Factory Driver Jared Tebo who TQ'ed 4 out of 6 rounds of qualifying to take the overall TQ for the class with a perfect score of 0! Cody King battled through some tough luck in qualifying but would still start 9th.

In A-Main #1, Tebo got a great jump off the line with his Team Orion powered Kyosho MP9E and began putting in fast laps.
After 2:30 into the main, it is Tebo leading Maifield by 2 seconds, and Cavalieri running 3rd.
At the halfway point in the main, Tebo is still holding a 2 second lead over Maifield. Cavalieri and King are in a good battle for 3rd.
With 2:30 left in A-Main #1, Tebo just lays down the fastest lap of the race with a 25.321! Maifield is running in 2nd about 3 seconds back and now Robbers up to 3rd.
As the 10-Minute clock expires, its Tebo crossing the finish line 1st to take home A-Main #1, Maifield finishes 2nd, Cavalieri, 3rd, and King putting in a great run in 4th.

In A-Main #2, it is Ryan Maifield taking the win, Tebo finishes a close 2nd only .5 seconds behind Maifield, and Lutz in 3rd. With Tebo and Maifield both finishing 1st and 2nd in both A-Mains so far, the National Championship would come down to the 3rd and final A-Main.

At the start of A-Main #3, Tebo once again gets a great start. Maifield made his way around Cavalieri on the first lap and the tone was set for a great race!

2:30 into the main, Tebo is still leading by 2 seconds now on Maifield, Cavalieri is a few seconds back in 3rd.

At the halfway point in the main, Tebo is still containing his lead, Maifield is pushing hard to try and catch up, Hartson is now running 3rd.

With 2:30 left in A-Main #3, Tebo now has Maifield right behind him, Hartson still running strong in 3rd.

After swapping back and forth for the lead, it is now the last lap and Tebo has Maifield all over him. As they cross the finish line, it is Tebo just edging out Maifield by .1 second for the Win and the National Championship! Cavalieri would make it by Hartson on the last lap to take 3rd.

1/8E Buggy Overall Top 10

1. Jared Tebo (TQ) Kyosho MP9E

2. Ryan Maifield

3. Ryan Cavalieri

4. Ryan Lutz

5. Cody King Kyosho MP9E

6. Mike Truhe

7. Jeremy Felles

8. Steven Hartson

9. Austin Blair Kyosho MP9E

10. Jesse Robbers

Winning Equipment Used By Jared Tebo:

30895B Kyosho MP9E

ORI65105 Team Orion Vortex R8 Pro Brushless ESC

ORI28817 Team Orion Vortex MR8 L 1950KV

ORI14050 Team Orion Carbon Pro 6400mah 90C 14.8v w/Deans Plug

Gearing: 15/46

1/8E Truggy

In the 1/8E Truggy Class, Kyosho/Team Orion's Jared Tebo would TQ 3 rounds of qualifying. Jared would just miss the overall TQ by 1 point and would start 2nd on the grid. Cody King would start 5th.

In A-Main #1, Tebo makes his way around Truhe on the first lap, Robbers is in 2nd, Blair 3rd.

After 2:30 into the main, Tebo is stretching out his lead, Blair is now into 2nd, and Robbers in 3rd.

At the halfway point of the main, Tebo is checked out, Robbers is now back into 2nd, and Truhe is putting on a charge moving up to 3rd.

2:30 left in the main, Tebo is on cruise control out front, Robbers is still in 2nd but Truhe is closing the gap.

As the checkered flag waves, its Tebo taking the Win and the only driver to make it by for the extra lap. Truhe and King both get by Robbers to finish 2nd and 3rd.

In A-Main #2, Truhe gets a better start and has Tebo right behind him, Robbers is 3rd.

After 2:30 into the main, Truhe is still leading but by only .1 second over Tebo. Robbers and King are in a heated battle for 3rd.

At the halfway point of the main, Truhe gets tangled with lap traffic and Tebo makes his way by for the lead. Truhe is now right behind Tebo, Robbers in 3rd

2:30 left in the main, Tebo now has a big lead on 2nd place Robbers. Truhe is out with what the announcer is saying a stripped spur gear! King now in 3rd.

As time runs out in A-Main #2, Tebo crosses the finish line 1st by a comfortable 5 second margin over 2nd place Robbers and King finishes a strong 3rd. Tebo has done it, taking home his 2nd National Championship of the weekend!

1/8E Truggy Overall Top 10

1. Jared Tebo Kyosho ST-RR Evo

2. Mike Truhe (TQ)

3. Cody King Kyosho ST-RR Evo

4. Jesse Robbers

5. Josh Alton

6. Jason Hills

7. Ty Campbell

8. Tony Bacon

9. Austin Blair

10. Chico Alvarado

Winning Equipment Used By Jared Tebo:

31357B ST-RR Evo

ORI65105 Team Orion Vortex R8 Pro Brushless ESC

ORI28818 Team Orion Vortex MR8 L 2100KV

ORI14050 Team Orion Carbon Pro 6400mah 90C 14.8v w/Deans Plug

Gearing: 16/48