Tekin team drivers competed at the recent Gun Smoke Classic held at IERC Raceway in San Bernardino, CA.
Two heats of 1/8 Scale E Buggy would make for a fun race with a strong field. Tekin teammate Brian Sullivan had a very good run in the first heat taking the TQ. Tekin powered Lucas Sandford would take the overall Tq in Rd1 by 2 seconds and a near perfect run. In Q2, David Jenson pressed hard for the entire race, but Sanford had another great run taking the win. Sanfords 2nd round TQ meant he would not have to race the third qualifier, and would start on the pole for Sunday’s A-Mains, with Eric McNeil second and Brian Sullivan third.
In A1, Sanford got a great start. McNiel stayed on his bumper for a while but made a mistake and let Sullivan by. Midway through the race, Sullivan crashed on the triple and David Jenson started his charge. Jenson had a good race, but Sanford was able to pull away and beat the clock for a victory lap. In A2, Lucas got another great start and the car just got better and better as the AKA Typos heated up. Sanford was able to take the win for A2, and was able to sit out the third A-Main. David Jenson had a great race and took second on the podium, with Sullivan in third.
“My Tekin T8i motor and RX8 Gen 2 ESC powered MP9 TKI3 on AKA rubber and DE wheels, with KO radio and electronics was dialed all weekend. TheTekin T8i motor and RX8 Gen 2 ESC allowed me to weigh in at just 14 grams over the minimum weight, and made the car so nimble through the infield, it was amazing!” Lucas Sanford
1/8 Scale E Buggy Final Results:
1. Lucas Sanford (Tekin)
2. David Jesnson (Orion)
3. Brian Sullivan (Tekin)