Tight Battles and Tight-Knit Thrills in Midwest Racers Organization Winter Series Round Two!
Omaha, Nebraska – January 13, 2026 – Who says winter chills can’t spark fiery fun? The Midwest Racers Organization Winter Series Round Two turned up the heat on Sunday, January 11, at Omaha Hobby Plex, where a close-knit crew of 9 passionate drivers transformed the indoor Mini Z track into a buzzing beehive of camaraderie and cutthroat competition. These 1/28-scale speed demons clocked an astounding 1,409 laps across four classes, proving that in the RC world, tight bonds and tighter battles make for unforgettable racing magic. It’s not just about the checkered flag – it’s the shared laughs, setup swaps, and edge-of-your-seat rivalries that keep this community revving!
In a sport where millimeters matter and friendships fuel the fire, this single-day showdown highlighted the Midwest Racers Organization’s family-like vibe. Drivers like Jake Tuel, Chris Tyler, and More and More Its Beardmore juggled multiple classes, cheering each other on while duking it out lap by lap. With just 17 entries total, the small fields fostered that intimate, club-house feel – think high-fives in the pits mixed with playful trash-talk. From 12:23 PM CST qualifiers to the 2:53 PM A-Main finales, every 5-minute timed session was a testament to the group’s grit and goodwill.
The Pack: A Band of Brothers (and Sisters) in the Pits
This tight-knit tribe of 9 – including standouts like Joel Schlegelmilch, Nick Burr, Jason Euchner, Eric Paik, Craig Maline, and Mike Soltau – embodied the RC spirit. Many doubled (or tripled!) up on classes, sharing tips on tweaks and tires between runs. Jake Tuel’s multi-class mastery, from Kyosho Cup conquests to podium pushes elsewhere, showcased the community’s collaborative edge. DNS drama and mechanical mishaps? No problem – fellow racers jumped in with spare parts and pep talks, turning potential pitfalls into bonding moments.
Lap-Slappin’ Showdowns: Where Battles Got Deliciously Tight!
Each class was a rollercoaster of razor-close calls, where sub-8-second laps and sky-high consistencies turned friends into fierce foes – at least until the post-race high-fives!
2500 Open Pan: Mod Madness with Neck-and-Neck Nerves!
In this open-mod playground, Beardmore and Tyler traded blows like old pals in a pillow fight – but with 2500mAh batteries! Qual Round 1 saw Beardmore edge 35 laps (7.897 best, 90.45% consistency) over Tyler’s 34 (8.191 best), while Soltau and Maline battled gremlins for 23 and 13 laps. The A-Main? A thriller! Beardmore clinched 36 laps (7.580 best), just one ahead of Tyler (7.859 best, 88.48% consistency). Soltau’s 24 laps and Maline’s 12 added grit, but the real magic was the community’s encouragement helping everyone push harder.
Kyosho Cup: Spec-Class Solidarity Meets Sizzling Skirmishes!
Kyosho gear kept it fair, but the battles were anything but tame! Round 1 had Tuel topping 31 laps (8.896 best), with Burr and Schlegelmilch tied at 28 – split by a whisker-thin 0.783 seconds! Maline, Euchner, and Paik kept it close at 27, 27, and 23. Round 2? Tuel surged to 34 laps (8.621 best, 94.65% consistency), Burr 30, Euchner 29 – DNS for others added twists, but the group rallied. A-Main glory: Tuel’s 31 laps win (8.684 best), Schlegelmilch’s 29 (just 2 laps back), Burr 28, Euchner 27, Paik 25, Maline 23. Tight packs and late passes screamed community synergy!
3500 Super Stock: Power Plays and Photo-Finish Feuds!
With 3500mAh muscle, this class delivered heart-racing duels. Round 1: Tyler’s 35 laps (8.060 best) over Tuel’s 33 (7.816 best), Beardmore 31, Maline 15. Round 2 ramped to Tyler’s 37 (7.759 best), Beardmore 36, Tuel 32 (7.698 best) – Maline DNS, but pit pals helped troubleshoot. A-Main epic: Tyler’s 37 laps (7.770 best, 96.98% consistency) barely ahead of Tuel’s 36 (7.519 best) and Beardmore’s 35 – Maline fought to 27. One-lap gaps? That’s the Midwest Racers Organization’s tight-knit tension at its best!
2500 Lipo Stock: Stock Simplicity, Supreme Suspense!
Three drivers, endless excitement! Round 1: Tuel’s 34 laps (8.290 best) matched Tyler’s but won by 2.921 seconds, Beardmore 33. Round 2: Tuel and Tyler both 36 laps, split by 2.847 (Tuel’s 8.052 best, Tyler’s 97.24% consistency peak!), Beardmore 31. A-Main nail-biter: Tyler’s 35 laps over Tuel’s 35 (just 1.828 seconds back, 7.994 best), Beardmore 34. Close calls like this? Pure proof of the community’s competitive camaraderie!
Community Corner: Bonds That Bind and Battles That Buzz
What makes the Midwest Racers Organization shine? The close-knit crew! Drivers swapped stories between sessions, turning the Hobby Plex into a second home. Highlights like Tuel’s Kyosho win and podiums in Super Stock/Lipo Stock, Tyler’s consistency crowns, and everyone’s resilience against DNS woes showed how support fuels success. Event-fastest lap? Tuel’s 7.519 seconds. Top consistency? 97.24%. But the real win: Laps improving round-to-round, thanks to shared know-how.
Round Two of the Midwest Racers Organization Winter Series wasn’t just racing – it was a celebration of tight battles and tighter friendships. As snow falls outside, the RC fire burns bright inside. Who’s gearing up for Round Three? Drop your predictions below – this community’s just getting started!
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