The 2012 Mugen Challenge was held last weekend in Kingsville, Ohio. The weekend began with a small group of people from Canada making the trip across the border on Friday to get some practice and learn the smooth flowing layout provided by the K and B III Outback Crew. Qualifying day came with many more people showing up to do battle on the huge track.
The track began smooth but after practice and qualifying there were numerous bumps, ruts and obstacles to handle to make a fast run. Barry would end up overall Tq in both Pro 1/8 E-Buggy and Pro Nitro Buggy.
Mains day in the Electric 1/8 Buggy class, there was about a lap between Barry and second which was a stroke of good fortune as he would break a front arm. Barry was able to limp it around to still receive first place.